Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2024

#R1#
Steel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel moves away from the strike by Raffington.
Raffington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raffington walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Raffington tries a head kick but it misses.
Raffington swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raffington doesn't seem bothered though.
Raffington looks winded!
Raffington misses with a left hand
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Steel counters with a right hand that sends Raffington tumbling to the canvas! Can Steel finish him? He dives into Raffington's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#Raffington is rocked!
Steel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Raffington is still in real trouble! Can Steel finish him?
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raffington is keeping the position for now.
Raffington seems to have recovered his senses.
Steel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Raffington keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Steel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel continues to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Steel has gone for a leg lock! Raffington slips out almost immediately though and dives into Steel's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raffington's guard. #REVR#
Steel prevents Raffington from getting back to his feet.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Raffington is retaining full guard.
Steel pushing down on Raffington's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Steel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Steel is pressing down on Raffington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Raffington is holding on for now.
Raffington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Raffington is working away. #SUB#
Steel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Raffington is just riding it out for now. Steel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Steel wants to work for an arm triangle but Raffington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steel is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Steel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Steel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Raffington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raffington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steel digs a good body shot into Raffington's ribs.
Raffington misses with a hook.
Raffington swings widly with a right hand
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steel takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Steel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raffington.
Steel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD#
Steel bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Raffington! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel controlling from the top position.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Steel trying to control but Raffington is working from the bottom.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Steel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Raffington looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Raffington looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Raffington! #REVB##T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Raffington's best efforts.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raffington can do to turn this around?
Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raffington.
Raffington thows a huge punch but Steel dodges it nicely.
Raffington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Raffington throws a strike but Steel avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Raffington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Raffington stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Steel throws up his legs and catches Raffington in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Raffington tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Steel! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daniel Steel!
Daniel Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2024

#R1#
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Kha.
Kha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from Raffington.
Kha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Raffington. Beautiful body shot.
Kha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Raffington counters with a head kick.
Raffington lands the left hand.
Raffington leaves Kha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Raffington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Raffington there.
Raffington digs a good body shot into Kha's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raffington sprawls well. Raffington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kha gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Un Kha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raffington displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Raffington connects with the punch.
Raffington cracks Kha with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Raffington feints and as Kha raises his hands in defense, Raffington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Raffington passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Raffington tries to score with some ground and pound. Kha controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Raffington misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kha is breathing heavily.
Raffington in side control, throwing shots but Kha defends.
Raffington tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Raffington is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kha looks calm but he's in trouble here. Raffington gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kha is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Raffington lets go of the hold and Kha can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Raffington!
Shane Raffington tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Un Kha spoke after the fight, saying 'i'll be back!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Raffington throws out a loose jab but DeBlunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shane Raffington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington scoring well with a low kick there.
Raffington throws the kick towards the body but DeBlunt avoids it.
DeBlunt misses with a hook
and Raffington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeBlunt misses with a hook to the body
and Raffington counters with a flying knee. Nice.
DeBlunt throws a head kick that Raffington semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBlunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Raffington throws an overhand right that lands on DeBlunt's shoulder, as DeBlunt tries to avoid the shot.
Raffington punishes DeBlunt's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Raffington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD#
DeBlunt lands a big right hand that sends Raffington crashing to the mat! DeBlunt stays standing though and waves Raffington back to his feet!
DeBlunt is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Raffington flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Raffington is out cold! DeBlunt holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil DeBlunt!
A very excited looking Phil DeBlunt 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2024

#R1#
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Guerra's head but Guerra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guerra seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Guerra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Guerra.
We've been informed that Raffington 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.
Guerra slips a straight right by Raffington.
Guerra thinks about countering with a head kick.
Guerra misses with a wild body shot.
Raffington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Guerra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Guerra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guerra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guerra lands with an uppercut that bounces Raffington off the cage and back into range.
Guerra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerra avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Guerra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for Guerra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guerra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raffington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1##CL#
Guerra darts in and clinches Raffington up against the cage.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Guerra lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Guerra.
Raffington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guerra lands with a right to the head.
Raffington misses with a punch to the body.
Guerra effectively controlling the action here.
Guerra dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Guerra misses with a punch on the inside.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guerra backwards.
Guerra lands a body shot. #T2#
Guerra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Raffington takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Guerra.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guerra throws a punch but it's blocked by Raffington.
A shot in the inside from Guerra.
Guerra landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Raffington can't break the clinch.
Guerra lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Raffington pushes Guerra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guerra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Guerra works on Raffington's body with a couple of short punches.
Raffington looks winded!
Guerra scores with a shot to the side of Raffington's head.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Guerra lands a nice shot to the body.
Guerra digs a right hand underneath Raffington's ribcage. Raffington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Guerra.
Guerra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Raffington is trying to break the clinch but Guerra has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Guerra.
Guerra scores with a shot to the side of Raffington's head.
Guerra scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raffington wants to break free but Guerra has control.
Guerra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Guerra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raffington backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Guerra.
Raffington tries to circle away but Guerra has him pinned against the cage.
Guerra blocks an uppercut.
Guerra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Raffington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guerra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffington.
Guerra lands with an uppercut that bounces Raffington off the cage and back into range.
Guerra throws a body shot but no joy.
Raffington walks into a left hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Guerra drops Raffington with a beautiful combination! Raffington stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Guerra is looking for the KO!#ROC#Raffington is rocked!#CL#
Guerra pushes Raffington up against the cage in a clinch.
Raffington is still on wobbly legs! Can Guerra finish him?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Guerra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raffington tries a body shot but Guerra blocks it.
Raffington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guerra pushes Raffington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guerra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Guerra takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Guerra prevents a body shot from Raffington.
Guerra scores with a shoulder strike.
Guerra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guerra pushes Raffington against the cage. Guerra is working some dirty boxing. Guerra pushes off with a quick right hook! Raffington goes down! Raffington tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Guerra moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Estevon Guerra!
During a confident post fight interview, Estevon Guerra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1014 Herbert v Hawk
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Lupei lands a nice hook to Raffington's body. Raffington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
Lupei throws a right and a left that Raffington avoids nicely.
We've been informed that Raffington 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.
Raffington clobbers Lupei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lupei throws a push kick but Raffington slaps the foot to one side.
Lupei looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raffington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lupei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lupei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raffington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Lupei wants to slow Raffington down by chopping away at his legs.
Lupei misses with a straight right.
Raffington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raffington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lupei.
The fighters circling - Raffington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raffington connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei moves away from the strike by Raffington.
Raffington throws a body shot but no joy.
Raffington scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Raffington misses its intended target.
Raffington misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Lupei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raffington.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Raffington lands a really nice looking cross but Lupei seems unphased.
Raffington catches Lupei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Lupei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raffington blocks a jab.
Raffington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lupei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lupei slips a jab and a cross from Raffington.
Raffington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Lupei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raffington. That did some damage!
Raffington moves out of range as Lupei strikes.
Lupei blocks a leg kick.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
Lupei looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Lupei scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Raffington throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Raffington.
Raffington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Lupei does no damage.
Raffington misses with a hook.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lupei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raffington.
Raffington lands a lovely overhand right.
Raffington throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
Raffington catches Lupei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lupei throws a nice looking combination but Raffington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raffington shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lupei throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raffington misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely.
Raffington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raffington swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Lupei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raffington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.#T3#
Lupei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lupei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Lupei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Raffington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raffington.
Raffington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Lupei checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lupei lands with an uppercut that bounces Raffington off the cage and back into range.
Lupei punishes Raffington's body with a nice straight punch.
Lupei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Raffington lands a nice shot that snaps Lupei's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lupei misses with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Lupei finds it's target.
Good shot there by Raffington.#T4#
Raffington takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lupei checks a leg kick.
Lupei seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Raffington tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lupei is able to avoid easily.
Raffington clobbers Lupei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lupei wants to slow Raffington down by chopping away at his legs.
Raffington throws a right hand that misses
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shane Raffington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington checks a low kick from Lupei.
Lupei misses the jab.
Raffington clobbers Lupei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Lupei misses.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raffington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lupei.
Raffington is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lupei had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lupei tests Raffington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raffington's head.
Raffington has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lupei.
Raffington misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Raffington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A left and a right from Raffington both land. Nice combination.
A punch combination from Lupei misses.
Lupei connects with a right hand. Raffington shakes it off.
Raffington misses with an uppercut.
Raffington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raffington connects with a solid leg kick.
Raffington swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupei.
Raffington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lupei plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington slips a straight right by Lupei.
Raffington throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raffington throws a leg kick which misses Lupei's front leg but catches the back leg as Lupei tries to avoid it. #CL#
Lupei clinches up against the cage.
Lupei tries to pull guard but Raffington won't allow it.
Lupei digs a right hand into Raffington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raffington's gas tank.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Raffington controls his hands. #T1#
Lupei looking to slow down the pace here.
Raffington takes a shot to the head.
Raffington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Raffington fails to land.
Raffington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lupei has him pressed against the cage.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Lupei pulls Raffington into guard. #SUB#
Lupei had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raffington defends it easily.
Raffington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lupei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU2#
Raffington stands up and waves to Lupei to follow him. #T2#
A punch lands to the side of Lupei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Raffington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raffington connects with a jab.
Lupei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raffington misses with a body shot.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Raffington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei cracks Raffington with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lupei throws the kick towards the body but Raffington avoids it.
Raffington steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lupei. That one must have hurt.
Lupei moves out of range as Raffington strikes.
Lupei throwing a counter right hand but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Lupei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Raffington. #T3#
Lupei throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raffington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lupei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raffington misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely.
Lupei with a nice cross.
Raffington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Lupei.
Raffington tries to move into range but Lupei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raffington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei lands a body shot.
Raffington lands with a straight right. Lupei didn't see that one coming.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Raffington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lupei works Raffington's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raffington, as that shot connected.
Lupei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Lupei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raffington throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lupei. That's going to slow Raffington down.
Raffington stuns Lupei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Serafim Lupei is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Lupei misses.
A little jabbing left from Raffington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lupei moves out of range of the strikes.
Lupei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Raffington attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raffington swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
A big left from Lupei misses.
Raffington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Raffington misses the target.
That kick from Lupei tenderised Raffington's leg. Raffington is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raffington throws a series of punches but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei stuns Raffington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, jab by Raffington - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Raffington misses.
Raffington is breathing heavily.
Raffington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raffington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Raffington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lupei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lupei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lupei lands a nice looking body shot.
Lupei connects with a looping right hand.
Nice cross by Raffington.
Lupei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raffington.
Lupei is looking to counter punch.
Lupei lands an overhand right.
Raffington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lupei connects with the punch.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raffington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Raffington checks the leg kick.
Lupei digs a good hook to Raffington's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raffington throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Raffington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lupei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A lazy left from Lupei finds it's target.
Raffington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lupei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raffington scrambles back to his feet.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raffington throws a right and a left that Lupei avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Lupei.
Good leg kick by Lupei.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Raffington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei with the inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Raffington misses its intended target.
It looked like Lupei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raffington.
Lupei avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Lupei misses the target.
Raffington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raffington missing with a left hand there. Lupei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lupei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lupei feints and then cracks Raffington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raffington down.
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raffington.
Lupei with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2##CL#
Lupei moves into the clinch.
Raffington blocking some punches.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Raffington controls the action.
Lupei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raffington backwards. #BC2#
Raffington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lupei.
Lupei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raffington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the liver by Lupei. Beautiful body shot.
Raffington attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raffington misses with an uppercut. Lupei saw that one coming.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raffington.
Lupei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raffington misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lupei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lupei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Raffington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lupei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raffington just misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lupei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raffington scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Raffington walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Raffington.
Raffington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lupei lands with a cross.
Lupei checks a low kick from Raffington.
Lupei lands a nice looking kick to the body. Raffington takes a step back to recover.
Lupei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raffington throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Raffington misses its intended target.
Raffington throws a leg kick but Lupei checks it.
Lupei lands the left hand.#CL#
Lupei moves into the clinch successfully.
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head.
Raffington wants to break free but Lupei has control.
Raffington trying to land knees to the body.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington avoids the elbow strike from Lupei, against the cage.
Lupei's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Lupei tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it. #T4#
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raffington tries to break free but Lupei pushes him back against the cage.
Raffington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lupei is keeping busy.
Lupei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Lupei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Lupei.
Serafim Lupei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Raffington controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lupei.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Raffington avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Raffington working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei lands a body punch.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Shane Raffington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lupei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serafim Lupei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lupei 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#1010 Aurelius v Winfred
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Hunt wants to clinch.
Raffington walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raffington needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.
Raffington misses with a left hand
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Raffington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.
Raffington throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt lands an overhand right.
Raffington blocks a head kick by Hunt.
A cross from Raffington lands.#CL2#
Hunt has Raffington up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raffington.
A right hand to the body from Raffington.
Raffington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunt as Raffington tries to tie him up.
Raffington wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Raffington.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Raffington blocking some punches.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Raffington avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Raffington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Raffington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raffington wants to slow Hunt down by chopping away at his legs.
Raffington looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunt, as that shot connected.
Raffington slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raffington.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt swings for the body but Raffington moves out of range. #T2#
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Raffington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hunt looks for the body kick but Raffington saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Raffington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raffington connects with the punch.
Raffington swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Raffington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raffington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raffington fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hunt just manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raffington takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Raffington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Raffington throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Raffington misses with a looping left.
Hunt moves out of range as Raffington strikes.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Raffington scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Raffington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raffington misses with a low kick as Hunt jumps back.
Raffington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Raffington looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Raffington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raffington misses with a looping left.
Raffington throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Raffington throws a sloppy head kick
and Hunt counters with a nice leg kick.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raffington.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Raffington saw that one coming.
Hunt feints and then cracks Raffington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raffington down.
An inside leg kick from Raffington misses.
Raffington misses with a straight right.
Raffington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raffington throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Raffington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
Hunt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Raffington had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunt swings for the body but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hunt counters with an inside leg kick.
Raffington slips under a jab.
Hunt tests Raffington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raffington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raffington scores with a shot to the body.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raffington. That did some damage!
Raffington throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raffington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Raffington moved away.
Raffington avoids a kick to the body.
Raffington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Raffington's head but Raffington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raffington throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Raffington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hunt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hunt jabs at Raffington's body.
Raffington looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Raffington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raffington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt connects with the punch.
Raffington throws a leg kick that misses.
Raffington throws a chopping leg kick but Hunt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hunt tries to work over Raffington's front leg with a kick but Raffington checks it.
Hunt stuns Raffington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Raffington connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Raffington.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Raffington crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hunt - the referee stops the clock and Raffington gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hunt. Raffington manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shane Raffington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Raffington throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raffington slips under a jab.
Raffington throws a chopping leg kick but Hunt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt scores with a nice head shot.
Hunt slips a jab from Raffington.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Raffington misses its intended target. #CL2#
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Raffington.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Raffington effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Raffington as Hunt tries to tie him up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
A short right from Hunt.
Hunt tries to stall but Raffington uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Raffington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raffington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raffington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raffington's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Raffington duly obliges.
Hunt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hunt checks the leg kick.
A big right from Raffington misses.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Raffington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raffington checks a low kick from Hunt.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raffington just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Raffington.
A bone on bone clash there as Hunt blocks the leg kick.
Hunt throws the left hand but Raffington avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raffington misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Raffington misses.
Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raffington finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunt's head.
Raffington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raffington walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
Raffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Raffington moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Nice body kick from Raffington.
Raffington throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
Nice shot by Raffington.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raffington blocks a jab.
Raffington throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raffington misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Raffington.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raffington lands with a nice combination. Hunt backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunt.
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Raffington.
Raffington takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Raffington throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Raffington walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hunt cracks Raffington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hunt scores with a jab.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raffington takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Raffington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunt checks the leg kick nicely there.
A countering left hand to the body from Hunt misses.
Raffington slips under a jab from Hunt.
Raffington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Raffington.
Raffington lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Hunt rushes Raffington and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Raffington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hunt darts in and clinches Raffington up against the cage.
Raffington misses with an elbow over the top.
Raffington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Raffington is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raffington backwards. #T1#
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Raffington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt is trying to stall.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Raffington tries to stall but Hunt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Raffington is trying to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling him.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt trying to control the position but instead, Raffington has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hunt into the cage.
Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Raffington backwards.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
James Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Hunt.
Raffington working hard to break the clinch.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raffington letting Hunt take a breather here.
A short left from Hunt.
Raffington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raffington misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Raffington fails to land.
Hunt prevents Raffington from breaking the clinch.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt. #BC#
Raffington breaks the clinch.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Hunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Raffington is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunt has double underhooks.
Hunt is struggling to control the position.
Raffington throws a head punch that misses.
Raffington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Raffington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Raffington avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Raffington breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Raffington misses the jab.
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Raffington is out of range.
Raffington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but Raffington manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raffington misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt thumps Raffington with a low kick.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Raffington throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raffington missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffington throws a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a body kick.
Raffington thows a leg kick but Hunt checks it
and Hunt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Raffington's knee momentarily.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Raffington is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Raffington moved away.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shane Raffington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hunt!
In his post fight interview, James Hunt started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#1004 Lohmus v Kollaa
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Watson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raffington looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Watson or perhaps it was just good defense by Raffington, which made it look bad.
An inside leg kick from Watson misses.
Shane Raffington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Watson.
Watson 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.
We've been informed that Raffington 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.
A slow jab from Raffington misses its intended target.
Watson takes one to the chin there.
Watson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raffington throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Raffington misses the target.
Watson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Watson. That's going to slow Raffington down.
Raffington throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
Raffington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Raffington throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
Watson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Watson fails with a takedown attempt.
Watson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raffington's waist but Raffington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Watson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Joseph Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raffington lands a nice shot to the body.
Watson tries to land a leg kick but Raffington saw it coming and moves away.
Raffington motions for Watson to come forward. Raffington throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raffington throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Raffington throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Raffington tries to land a leg kick but Watson saw it coming and moves away.
Watson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Raffington.
Raffington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raffington lunges at Watson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Watson's hand.
Raffington throws a leg kick which misses Watson's front leg but catches the back leg as Watson tries to avoid it.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Raffington throws a low kick, looking for Watson's leg but Watson calmly moves out of range.
Raffington lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Watson lands a jab to Raffington's midsection.
Watson lunges at Raffington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raffington's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Raffington wants to land a leg kick but Watson is out of range.
Watson shoots in but Raffington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raffington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Watson slips a straight right by Raffington.
Watson shoots in but no luck this time.
Raffington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raffington misses with a double jab.
Watson throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Watson lands a head shot.
Raffington looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raffington scores with a jab. Watson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Raffington misses with a leg kick
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Raffington gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Watson to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Raffington wants to get back to his feet but Watson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raffington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raffington wants to stand up but Watson is controlling him.
Raffington is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Watson dives into side control.
Raffington is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Raffington tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raffington wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Watson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Raffington wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Raffington defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Watson's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson is looking to control Raffington but Raffington is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Raffington dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Raffington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raffington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watson is looking to wear down Raffington with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A swing and a miss from Watson.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington. #TD#
Raffington gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Watson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Watson won't allow Raffington to get back to his feet.
Raffington wants to get back to his feet but Watson passes into half guard.
Raffington is refusing to be controlled, as Watson sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Watson seems content to control.
Raffington misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T1#
Raffington is trying to stand back up but Watson is controlling him #SUB#
Raffington pushes Watson off, looking to escape but Watson dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Raffington is forced to tap! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Joseph Watson!
Paul Joseph Watson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GAMMA#1000 Aurelius v Orlando
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Raffington throws a hook but Rosa blocks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rosa. Raffington shrugs it off though.
Rosa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rosa misses with a body shot.
Rosa scores with a jab. Raffington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rosa ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
Raffington blocks a jab.
Raffington gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rosa jabs at Raffington's body.
Rosa's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rosa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Raffington looks to throw the jab but Rosa is out of range.
Rosa feints a counter leg kick.
Rosa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington misses with an uppercut
and Rosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crunch! Rosa slams his shin into Raffington's torso.
Raffington misses the jab.#T1#
Raffington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rosa doesn't seem bothered though.
Rosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raffington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Henrique Rosa has been cut.
Raffington takes a swing at Rosa's ribcage but misses.
Raffington throws a looping overhand right but Rosa ducks down to avoid it.
Raffington looks to land a right hand but Rosa moved out of range.
A jab from Raffington misses.
Rosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raffington slips under a jab.
Rosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rosa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Raffington walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rosa.
Rosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raffington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Raffington connects with a body shot.
Raffington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rosa.#T2#
Rosa slips a jab and a cross from Raffington.
Henrique Rosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Rosa's head but Rosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rosa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Raffington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rosa.
Raffington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raffington misses with an uppercut. Rosa saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Raffington misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rosa.
Rosa scores with a hook.
Raffington misses with a body shot.
Rosa moves out of range as Raffington strikes.
Raffington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rosa can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rosa.
Rosa sizes up Raffington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Raffington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rosa lands with a nice body punch.
Rosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
Nice defenses there by Rosa.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Rosa.
Raffington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raffington misses the shot to the body.
Rosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rosa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Raffington had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rosa scores with a nice body kick.
Raffington throws the left hand but Rosa avoids the punch easily.
Raffington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rosa.
Rosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rosa scores with a push kick.
Rosa scores with a jab. Raffington acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
A big right from Raffington misses.
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rosa manages to avoid it.
Rosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Raffington throws an overhand right that lands on Rosa's shoulder, as Rosa tries to avoid the shot.
Raffington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rosa. Rosa obviously looking to wear him down.
Raffington will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Raffington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rosa thuds his right hand into Raffington's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raffington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rosa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raffington. That did some damage!
Good exchange - Rosa coming out on top.
Rosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rosa 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.
A quick step to the side and Raffington tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Rosa coming out on top.
Rosa blocks a head kick by Raffington.
Rosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raffington.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Rosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henrique Rosa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Raffington throws a lazy uppercut
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raffington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rosa. Rosa obviously looking to wear him down.
Rosa with the inside leg kick.
Rosa lands a nice shot that snaps Raffington's head back.
Rosa misses with a wild body shot.
Rosa throws a lazy head kick
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut.
Rosa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Raffington misses with an uppercut. Rosa saw that one coming.
Rosa scores with a nice right hand.
Rosa lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raffington throws a looping overhand right but Rosa ducks down to avoid it.
Raffington throws a hook but Rosa avoids it easily.
Rosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice jab there from Raffington.
Rosa scores with a leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rosa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rosa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raffington is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Raffington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rosa with a nice calf kick.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raffington misses with an uppercut.
Raffington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rosa.
Rosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rosa.
Raffington throws a body shot but no joy.
Rosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raffington steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rosa. That one must have hurt.
Raffington tests Rosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Raffington blocks the leg kick.
Raffington just misses with a punch to the body.
Rosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raffington.
Rosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Raffington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rosa circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Raffington throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Rosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rosa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raffington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raffington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rosa cracks Raffington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rosa lands with an uppercut that bounces Raffington off the cage and back into range.
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rosa.
Rosa tries to clinch there but Raffington circles away.
Raffington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Raffington misses.
Raffington misses with an uppercut.
Raffington throws a sloppy head kick and Rosa moves out of range easily.
Henrique Rosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rosa ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
Rosa with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Rosa scores with a body shot.
Rosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raffington.
Raffington 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.
Rosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rosa connects with a body shot that sends Raffington's belly button to the back.
Raffington takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rosa tests Raffington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raffington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Rosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Rosa avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Rosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Rosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raffington throws out a loose jab but Rosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rosa lands with a nice body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raffington momentarily.
Rosa lands with a slapping head kick.
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rosa.
Raffington 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.
Rosa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raffington scores with a hook to the body. Rosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raffington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rosa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rosa throws a wild body kick that Raffington sees coming a mile off.
Rosa clobbers Raffington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Rosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henrique Rosa'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rosa lands a jab to Raffington's midsection.
A big right from Raffington misses.
And Rosa responds with a good body kick, but Raffington manages to step out the way in time.
Rosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Raffington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rosa blocks a jab.
Raffington misses with a right hand
and Rosa counters with a body kick that stops Raffington in his tracks momentarily.
Rosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raffington takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Rosa.
Rosa with the inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosa scores with a sloppy right hand. Raffington should have avoided that one.
Raffington throws a jab but it's blocked by Rosa.
Rosa feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Nice jab there from Raffington.
Nice jab there from Rosa.
Rosa with a nice calf kick.
Raffington lands a jab to the head.
Rosa throws a leg kick which misses Raffington's front leg but catches the back leg as Raffington tries to avoid it.
Donk. Rosa catches Raffington right on the button with a cross.
Raffington takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raffington throws a sloppy head kick and Rosa moves out of range easily.
Raffington 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rosa.
Raffington looks to land a right hand but Rosa moved out of range.
Rosa lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Rosa.
A jab from Rosa does it's job there.
Raffington misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Rosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Sloppy strikes from Raffington. Those never looked like landing.
Rosa lands a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Raffington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rosa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rosa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raffington.
Rosa slips under a jab from Raffington.
A nice leg kick from Rosa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rosa defending well as Raffington loads up on a big left hand.
Rosa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Raffington missing with a left hand there. Rosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raffington's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Raffington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rosa moves away.#T3#
Rosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raffington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rosa thumps Raffington with a low kick.
Rosa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rosa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rosa throws out a powerful jab.
Rosa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Raffington throws a lazy head kick
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raffington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rosa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Raffington.
Raffington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rosa scoring well with a low kick there.
Rosa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Rosa scores with the left hand. Raffington knows he should have avoided that one.
Rosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raffington doesn't seem bothered though.
Raffington misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Rosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from Raffington misses.
A nice side step and Rosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rosa lands a front kick.
Raffington throws a hook but Rosa blocks it.
Rosa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body kick from Rosa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Raffington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rosa connects with an inside leg kick.
Shane Raffington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raffington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henrique Rosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rosa 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Rosa!
Henrique Rosa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#996 Jubei v Hugo
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
Christ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raffington throws out the jab.
Christ lands a jab-cross combination.
Christ loads up on a big right hand but Raffington slips the punch.
Raffington now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Christ lands a head kick. Raffington smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Raffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christ throws out the jab.
Raffington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raffington.
Nice cross by Raffington.#CUT2#It looks like Jon Christ has been cut.#KD2#
Raffington lands a big right hand that sends Christ crashing to the mat! Raffington stays standing though and waves Christ back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Christ has managed to clinch.
Raffington scores with a hook to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Raffington throws a head punch that misses.
Christ doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Raffington prevents a body shot from Christ. #BC#
Christ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raffington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christ misses with a looping left.
Raffington 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.
Raffington misses with an uppercut. Christ saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Raffington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christ looks for the body kick but Raffington saw that one coming.
Christ takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Christ slips under a jab from Raffington.
Raffington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Raffington throws an overhand right that lands on Christ's shoulder, as Christ tries to avoid the shot.
Christ is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Raffington thuds his right hand into Christ's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD2#
Raffington lands a big right hand that sends Christ crashing to the mat! Raffington stays standing though and waves Christ back to his feet!#ROC2#Christ is rocked!#CUT2#Jon Christ's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raffington throws a series of punches but Christ moves out of range.
Oh Christ is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raffington throws a lazy uppercut
and Christ counters with a stiff right hand.
Christ seems to have got his legs back now.
Raffington loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raffington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raffington throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Christ throws a poor cross that misses
and Raffington counters with a stiff right hand.
Raffington attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Christ misses the target.
Raffington walks into a left hand.
Christ throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raffington. #T3#
Christ tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Christ.
Raffington swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Christ counters with a series of strikes. Raffington will be more careful next time no doubt.
Raffington swings widly with a right hand
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raffington throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raffington lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#Jon Christ's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Christ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christ is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Raffington misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely.
Christ is looking to counter punch.
Raffington throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Raffington has knocked Christ down with a huge combo! Raffington steps away and waves a wobbly Christ back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christ staying out of range there.
Christ throws a sloppy head kick and Raffington moves out of range easily. #T4#
Raffington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raffington.
Christ lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Raffington throws a hook but Christ blocks it.
Christ throws a hook but Raffington avoids it easily.
Christ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christ moves out of range as Raffington strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Christ on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raffington slips under a jab.
Raffington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#Jeez, Jon Christ's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christ slips a jab from Raffington.
Christ lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Raffington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Christ'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.#R2#
Raffington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raffington 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.
Raffington clobbers Christ with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Raffington throws a right hand that Christ ducks under and follows up with a left that Christ also avoids with ease.
Raffington thuds his right hand into Christ's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Christ connects with a looping right hand.
Raffington throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christ showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raffington.
Raffington throws an off balance right hand
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Raffington!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jon Christ's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Raffington!
Shane Raffington bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#992 Lovanov v Canada
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Raffington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A low kick from Sissoko is predictable there
and Raffington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Mousa Sissoko has been cut.
Sissoko looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
We've been informed that Raffington 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.
Sissoko misses with an uppercut
and Raffington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sissoko defending well as Raffington loads up on a big left hand.
Raffington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sissoko takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Sissoko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sissoko tries to score with a low kick but Raffington moves his leg out of the way.
Raffington lands with a nice body punch. #KD2#
Raffington sends Sissoko crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Raffington is motioning to the referee to let Sissoko up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Sissoko is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sissoko throws a lazy uppercut
and Raffington counters with a huge right that knocks Sissoko out cold! Raffington is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Raffington!
Shane Raffington was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GAMMA#985 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Raffington misses the jab.
Raffington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krampus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Krampus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Krampus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raffington swings wildly with an uppercut but Krampus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Krampus swings wildly with an uppercut but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raffington.
Raffington lands a body shot.
Krampus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Raffington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krampus backwards.
Krampus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raffington throws an elbow but it misses.
Still in the clinch, Raffington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Krampus misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raffington.
Raffington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krampus backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krampus lands with a light punch inside.
Raffington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krampus presses Raffington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Raffington throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Krampus. #TD2#
Krampus has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Raffington regains guard immediately.
Raffington is breathing heavily.
Krampus landing with the ground and pound.
Krampus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krampus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Krampus landing with the ground and pound.
Krampus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Raffington's head.
Krampus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krampus throwing strikes from guard but Raffington blocks nicely.
Raffington wants to get back to his feet but Krampus is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Raffington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krampus.
Krampus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Raffington's head.
Krampus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Raffington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krampus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raffington wants to stand up but Krampus is controlling him.
Krampus is looking to work some ground and pound but Raffington has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raffington wants to get back to his feet but Krampus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Krampus landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Krampus cracks Raffington with a solid left hand.
Raffington keeping full guard, as Krampus tries to pass.
Krampus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Raffington wants to stand and escape but Krampus is having none of it. #ES#
Raffington pushes Krampus off and gets back to his feet.
Krampus scores with a body shot.
Krampus swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Raffington swats away the attempt to clinch by Krampus.
Some wild striking there from Krampus.
A little feinted left hand from Raffington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krampus moves away from the strike by Raffington.
Krampus throws a head kick that half lands.
Krampus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krampus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raffington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raffington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raffington lands a nice looking body kick.
Krampus circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Raffington drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Krampus follows Raffington to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Krampus!
Dexter Krampus decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GAMMA#980 Akechi v Yamcha
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Raffington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Raffington lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raczynski.
Raffington has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Raczynski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raffington momentarily.
Raffington throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Raczynski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Raffington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raczynski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raffington throws out the jab.
Raczynski needs to keep his hands up - Raffington had a free shot at his head there.
Raczynski digs a good body shot into Raffington's ribs.
Raffington misses with an uppercut
and Raczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raczynski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Raffington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Raffington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raczynski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raffingtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Raffington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raczynski looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Raffington misses the target.
Raffington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raffington throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Raczynski to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Raczynski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raffington doesn't seem phased though.
Raczynski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raffington. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Raffington.
Raczynski thumps Raffington with a low kick.
Raffington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Raczynski thows a leg kick but Raffington checks it
and Raffington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raffington throws a right hand that misses
and Raczynski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Raczynski misses the target.
Raffington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raczynski feints and then cracks Raffington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raffington down.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Raczynski's head but Raczynski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raczynski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Raffington throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Raczynski to counter with a crisp jab.
Raczynski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raczynski throws the left hand but Raffington avoids the punch easily.
Raffington looks to throw the jab but Raczynski is out of range.
Raczynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Raffington looks to throw the jab but Raczynski is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raczynski.
Good leg kick by Raczynski.
Raffington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raczynski.
Nice cross by Raczynski.
A telegraphed right hand from Raffington misses the target.
Raffington misses the body punch
and Raczynski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raffington throws a poor cross that misses
and Raczynski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raczynski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Raczynski thuds his shin into the meat of Raffington's side.
Raczynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raffington.
A head kick misses from Raffington.
Raczynski looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Raczynski connects with a high kick.
Raczynski lands the left hand.
Raczynski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Raffington had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raffington throws a shot from downtown. Raczynski moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Raffington misses.
Raffington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raczynski walks into a straight right hand from Raffington.
Nice jab there from Raffington.
Raffington swings widly with a right hand
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raffington swings widly with a right hand
and Raczynski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Raffington's knee momentarily.
Raffington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raczynski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington misses with the body kick
and Raczynski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raczynski catches Raffington with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iwon Raczynski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Raffington on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Raffington looks to land a body kick but Raczynski moved away.
Raczynski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raczynski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Raczynski.
Raffington swings widly with a right hand
and Raczynski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raffington misses with a straight left.
Raczynski with a hook.
Raffington checks a low kick from Raczynski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Raczynski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raczynski throws a hook to the side of Raffington's head but Raffington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raczynski moves out of range of the strikes.
Raffington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Raczynski's head backwards.#T1#
Raczynski scores with a sloppy right hand. Raffington should have avoided that one.
Raffington misses with a right hand
and Raczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raczynski tries to score with a low kick but Raffington moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Raffington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raczynski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raczynski connects with a body shot that sends Raffington's belly button to the back.
Raczynski lands with a nice body punch.
Raffington blocks a head kick by Raczynski.
Raczynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raczynski scores with a kick to the body.
Raczynski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raffington on the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Raffington might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Raczynski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raczynski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raczynski. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raczynski tests Raffington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Raczynski coming out on top.
A punch combination from Raczynski misses.
Raffington looks to throw the jab but Raczynski is out of range.
Raczynski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Raczynski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raczynski throws a nice head kick!
Raczynski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raffington looks to land a combination but Raczynski avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Raffington. #T3#
Raczynski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raffington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raffington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raffington takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raczynski throws out a loose jab but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raczynski lands with a hook. Raffington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raczynski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raczynski. Raffington does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Raffington misses.
Raczynski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raczynski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Raczynski tries to bum rush Raffington with a series of wild strikes but Raffington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donk. Raffington catches Raczynski right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Raffington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Raffington.
Raczynski jabs Raffington right on the nose. Raffington blinks but takes it well.
Raczynski lands with a right hand.
Iwon Raczynski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Raczynski throws the left hand but Raffington avoids the punch easily.
Raffington swings widly with a right hand
and Raczynski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Raczynski misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Raffington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raffington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raffington connects with a body shot that sends Raczynski's belly button to the back.
Raczynski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raffington throws out the jab.
Raczynski lands a nice shot that snaps Raffington's head back.
Raczynski avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Raczynski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iwon Raczynski 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Raczynski scores with a jab.
Raczynski works Raffington's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Raczynski. That snapped Raffington's head back.
Raffington throws a body punch but Raczynski moves out of range.
Raczynski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raffington moves away from the strike by Raczynski.
Raffington looks to score with a jab to the body but Raczynski is just out of range.
Raczynski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raffington walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Raffington misses.
Raffington misses with a lunging right hand
and Raczynski counters with a stiff right hand.
Raffington tries to move into range but Raczynski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Raczynski throws a lazy right hand but Raffington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
A jab from Raczynski misses.
A jab from Raffington finds it's way through Raczynski's defenses.
Raffington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Raffington misses.
It seemed like Raczynski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Raczynski.
Raffington throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raczynski counters with a stiff right hand.
Raffington throws a shot from downtown. Raczynski moves away and avoids it.
Raczynski throws a front kick that sends Raffington stumbling back into the cage.
Raffington misses the shot to the body.
Raffington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raffington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raczynski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raczynski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Raffington with a body shot.
Raffington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Raffington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raczynski lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice shot lands for Raczynski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raczynski moves out of range of the body kick from Raffington.
A little jabbing left from Raczynski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raffington moves forwards but Raczynski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Raczynski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raczynski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raffington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raczynski scores with a nice strike.
Raczynski lands a slapping body shot.
Raffington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raffington misses with a body punch
and Raczynski counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Raczynski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raczynski blocks a jab.
Raczynski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raffington.
Raffington looks to score with a jab to the body but Raczynski is just out of range.
Raffington tries a head kick but it misses.
Raczynski cracks Raffington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raczynski thumps Raffington with a low kick.
Raczynski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Raffington will feel that in the morning.
Raczynski scores with a nice right hand.
Raffington throws a sloppy head kick
and Raczynski counters with a straight right hand.
Raczynski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raczynski checks a leg kick.
Raczynski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raczynski connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raczynski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Raczynski scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#Raffington is rocked!
Raczynski drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Raffington right on the button. Raffington goes down! Raczynski follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Raczynski gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iwon Raczynski!
Iwon Raczynski spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GAMMA#975 Beach vs Joosep
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rosa manages to avoid it.
Raffington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rosa.
Rosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raffington.
Rosa throws the kick towards the body but Raffington avoids it.
Raffington slips under a jab from Rosa.
Raffington swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rosa.
Raffington will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rosa swinging wildly here.
Raffington has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raffington on the side of the head.
Rosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
A big left from Rosa misses. #T1#
Rosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raffington chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Raffington closes the distance and clinches.
Raffington lands a nice uppercut.
Rosa takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raffington.
Rosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Rosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Raffington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington tries to work over Rosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rosa scores with a shot to the side of Raffington's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raffington.
Rosa working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosa misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Raffington.
Raffington pushes Rosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rosa can't find room to land a body shot as Raffington controls the action. #T2#
Raffington prevents a body shot from Rosa.
Rosa prevents a body shot from Raffington.
Rosa working aggressively here.
Rosa misses with a punch to the body.
Rosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington struggles to land a body shot inside as Rosa controls his hands.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Rosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raffington lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raffington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rosa looks winded!
Raffington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosa's elbow.
Raffington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raffington lands with a left to the head.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rosa lands with a right to the head.
Raffington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rosa blocking some punches.
Raffington lands with a right to the head.
Raffington lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Raffington can't find room to land a body shot as Rosa controls the action.
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raffington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raffington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rosa backwards.
Rosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Rosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Raffington lands with a right to the head.
Rosa pushes Raffington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rosa tries to throw a body punch but Raffington avoids it by throwing Rosa back against the cage.
Rosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raffington is leaning against Rosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rosa blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raffington.
Raffington misses with the head strike.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rosa prevents a body shot from Raffington.
Raffington throws a punch but it's blocked by Rosa.
Rosa misses with some punches. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raffington can't find room to land a body shot as Rosa controls the action.
Rosa blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Rosa.
Rosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raffington backwards.
Rosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raffington cracks Rosa with a nice body shot.
Rosa lands a left hand.
Raffington tries to stall but Rosa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Rosa.
A short uppercut from Rosa.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Rosa avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Rosa misses with some punches. #BC2#
Rosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Rosa as he connects with a hook.
Rosa checks a leg kick.
Raffington misses with an uppercut. Rosa saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Henrique Rosa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Both fighters circling a little - Rosa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
Rosa tries to keep at a distance but Raffington has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Still in the clinch, Rosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raffington working aggressively here.
Rosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raffington.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Rosa.
Raffington lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Raffington fails to land.
Raffington prevents a body shot from Rosa.
Raffington swings wildly with an uppercut but Rosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington working aggressively here.
Raffington working aggressively here.
Rosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Raffington fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rosa scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Good body shot from Rosa.
Rosa tries to work over Raffington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raffington backwards.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Rosa.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Rosa blocking some punches.
Rosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Rosa lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rosa.
Raffington struggles to land a body shot inside as Rosa controls his hands. #BC2#
Rosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raffington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rosa throws a lazy head kick
and Raffington counters with a straight right hand.
Raffington throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Rosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raffington connects with a right hand. Rosa shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raffington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rosa throws out a counter right but Raffington avoids it with no problem.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rosa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rosa.
Raffington tries to clinch but Rosa moves away
and Rosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rosa scores with a jab to the head.
Raffington staying out of range there.
Raffington seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Raffington misses with an uppercut
and Rosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raffington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rosa.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rosa. #T3#
Raffington loads up on a big right hand but Rosa slips the punch.
Rosa lands with an overhand left.
Rosa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raffington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rosa manages to circle out of the way.
Rosa scores with the left hand. Raffington knows he should have avoided that one.
Rosa misses with a body shot.
Raffington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rosa misses with a straight left.
Rosa works Raffington's body with a nice hook.
Raffington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Rosa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A head kick misses from Raffington.
Raffington throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rosa.
Henrique Rosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Raffington throws a body punch but Rosa moves out of range.
Raffington lands a front kick.
Raffington throws a leg kick
and Rosa counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Raffington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Raffington fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rosa is out of range.
Rosa counters with a body kick.
Raffington misses with a hook to the body
and Rosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raffington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rosa with the inside leg kick.
Rosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Raffington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Rosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A left lands for Rosa.
Raffington with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Henrique Rosa has been cut.
Rosa lands a glancing blow to the side of Raffington's head.
Rosa lands with a straight right. Raffington didn't see that one coming.
Rosa walks into a jab.
Rosa scores with a jab. Raffington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raffington.
Henrique Rosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rosa lands a nice looking body kick.
Rosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raffington looks to land a left hand but Rosa moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Raffington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raffington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raffington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raffington missing with a left hand there. Rosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raffington keeps Rosa at a distance using the push kick.
Rosa throws a front kick that sends Raffington stumbling back into the cage.
Raffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rosa throws out the jab.
Rosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
A leg kick checked by Rosa.
Raffington blocks a jab.
Rosa lands a right hook to the body.
Shane Raffington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A cross from Rosa lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rosa.
A cross from Rosa lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosa throws a shot to the body.
Raffington misses with a leg kick
and Rosa counters with a straight right hand.
Rosa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Henrique Rosa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Raffington throws a body kick that misses.
Raffington takes one to the side of the head.
Raffington tries to close the distance and clinch but Rosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raffington lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Rosa connects with a crisp jab.
Rosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Rosa. That snapped Raffington's head back.
Rosa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Raffington will feel that in the morning.
A head kick by Rosa misses
and Raffington counters with a thumping low kick.
Raffington misses with a jab to the body
enabling Rosa to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Rosa finds it's way through Raffington's defenses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rosa.
Rosa throws a push kick but Raffington slaps the foot to one side.
And Raffington counters with a quick kick to the body but Rosa blocks it.
Raffington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raffington avoids the head kick by Rosa.
A telegraphed right hand from Raffington misses the target.
Rosa steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Rosa misses the shot to the body.
Rosa looks to land a body kick but Raffington moved away.
Rosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rosa scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raffington.
Rosa avoids a kick to the body.
Rosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rosa 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 Raffington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raffington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raffington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rosa connects with a looping right hand.
Raffington avoids the head kick by Rosa.
Raffington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rosa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raffington's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henrique Rosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rosa 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Rosa!
Our winner, Henrique Rosa, 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: GAMMA#971 Joosep v McGuire
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Raffington just misses with a punch to the body.
Turillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raffington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Raffington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raffington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turillo can pounce on him.
A jab from Turillo misses.
Turillo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Turillo misses with a straight left.
Raffington lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Raffington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turillo misses with a body shot
and Raffington counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Song Turillo has been cut.
Turillo cracks Raffington with an open hand slap.
Turillo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turillo throws a nice looking combination but Raffington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raffington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turillo connects with a single shot there.
Turillo throws a leg kick
and Raffington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raffington misses with a left hand
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Turillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Raffington tries to clinch up.
Turillo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turillo cracks Raffington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turillo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turillo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Raffington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raffington slips under a jab from Turillo.
Raffington throws a body punch but Turillo moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Turillo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raffington avoids a kick to the body.
Turillo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Turillo throws a hook to the side of Raffington's head but Raffington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raffington takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turillo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Turillo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good work by Raffington as he checks the leg kick.
Turillo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Song Turillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Turillo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Turillo - that will leave a mark!
Raffington avoids a kick to the body.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turillo moves away.
Turillo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Turillo digs a good hook to Raffington's body.
Turillo throws a leg kick but Raffington moved away.
Raffington misses with a hook
and Turillo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Turillo connects with the punch.
Raffington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Turillo connects with a looping right hand.
Raffington slips a jab and a cross from Turillo.
Turillo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raffington's sensitive parts.
Turillo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raffington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turillo. Turillo obviously looking to wear him down.
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turillo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turillo checks a low kick from Raffington.
Turillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turillo scores with a nice right hand.
Turillo tries a low kick but Raffington avoids it.
Turillo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Turillo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Turillo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raffington counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turillo throws out a powerful jab.
Turillo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raffington will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Raffington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turillo slips a jab from Raffington.
Turillo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turillo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body kick from Turillo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turillo.
Turillo with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington scores with a kick to the body.
Turillo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raffington misses with a body punch
and Turillo counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Song Turillo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Song Turillo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Turillo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Turillo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Turillo throws a right and a left that Raffington avoids nicely.
Raffington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turillo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turillo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raffington throwing a counter right hand but Turillo manages to avoid it.
A jab from Turillo misses.
Raffington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turillo.
Turillo misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington looks to land a combination but Turillo avoids it well.
Turillo checks a low kick from Raffington.
Raffington throws the left hand but Turillo avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Turillo.#T1#
Turillo lands a right hook to the body.
Raffington blocks a head kick by Turillo.
A low kick lands for Turillo.
Raffington throws a jab but it's blocked by Turillo.
Raffington tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turillo is able to avoid easily.
Turillo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Raffington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raffington catches Turillo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turillo with a jab.
Raffington throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turillo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Raffington avoids a kick to the body.
Turillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turillo misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turillo moves away.
Turillo connects with a nice looking jab.
Turillo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
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!
Turillo scores with a push kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Raffington might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A head kick by Turillo misses
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut.
Raffington moves out of range as Turillo strikes.
Turillo misses with a combination
and Raffington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Raffington drops his hands momentarily and Turillo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turillo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turillo digs a good body shot into Raffington's ribs.
Turillo misses with a straight right.
Donk. Turillo catches Raffington right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Raffington moves out of range of the strikes.
Turillo misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Raffington tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raffington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Raffington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turillo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raffington momentarily.
Turillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raffington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Raffington throws a right hand that misses
and Turillo counters with a thumping low kick.
Turillo looks to throw a body kick
and Raffington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turillo keeps Raffington at a distance using the push kick.
Turillo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Turillo digs a good hook to Raffington's body.
Raffington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turillo swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Turillo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Song Turillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turillo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turillo throws an off balance right hand
and Raffington counters with a leg kick.
Turillo scores with a leg kick.
Raffington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raffington scores with a hook to the body. Turillo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turillo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Turillo thows a body kick. Raffington tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raffington checks a leg kick.
Raffington is looking to counter with a body kick.
Turillo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raffington is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Song Turillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Song Turillo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Turillo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raffington finds it's way round the side to connect with Turillo's head.
Turillo throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turillo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raffington in his tracks.
Raffington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turillo moves out of range as Raffington strikes.
Turillo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turillo throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turillo throws a wild body kick that Raffington sees coming a mile off.
Raffington moves forwards but Turillo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Turillo finds it's way through Raffington's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turillo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turillo connects with a single shot there.
Turillo dips to his left and cracks Raffington with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Raffington.#T1#
Turillo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Raffington throws a solid leg kick but Turillo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raffington.
Raffington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turillo looks to land a body kick but Raffington moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Raffington misses the target.
Raffington misses with a right hand
and Turillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raffington takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A left lands for Raffington.
Raffington takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Raffington.
Raffington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shane Raffington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Turillo misses with a body shot
and Raffington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turillo lands with a nice body punch.
Turillo throws a sloppy head kick
and Raffington counters with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turillo moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Turillo!
Raffington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffington looks to land a left hand but Turillo moved out of range nicely.
Turillo flicks out a counter leg kick but Raffington steps away.
Raffington throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Turillo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raffington misses with a left hand
and Turillo counters with an inside leg kick.
Turillo keeps Raffington at a distance using the push kick.
Turillo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turillo lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Turillo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Raffington if he has to take too many more of those.
Turillo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turillo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turillo lands a really nice looking cross but Raffington seems unphased.
Turillo moves away from the strike by Raffington.
That kick from Turillo tenderised Raffington's leg. Raffington is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Turillo.
Turillo thuds a left hand into Raffington's body.
Turillo lands a head kick!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Raffington crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turillo - the referee stops the clock and Raffington gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turillo. Raffington manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Song Turillo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Raffington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turillo staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turillo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raffington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turillo with a nice calf kick.
Raffington misses with a wild body shot.
Turillo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Turillo - that will leave a mark!
Raffington takes a swing at Turillo's ribcage but misses.
Turillo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raffington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turillo lands a jab to the head.
Turillo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turillo throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Song Turillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turillo 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#968 Joosep v Song
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Raffington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Raffington releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raffington in his tracks.
Raffington looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Raffington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raffington is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGuire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raffington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Raffington 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.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Raffington checks it
and Raffington counters with an inside leg kick.
Raffington takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
McGuire scores with a hook.
Raffington throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Raffington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
Raffington misses with a low kick.
As Raffington looks to move away, McGuire throws a big counter combo but Raffington just gets out of the way.#T1#
Raffington blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raffington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Raffington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
Raffington slips under a jab from McGuire.
It seemed like Raffington was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raffington misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Raffington dips to his left and cracks McGuire with an uppercut!
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick lands for Raffington.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Raffington avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from McGuire both land. Nice combination.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Raffington feints a counter leg kick.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
McGuire swings for the body but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Raffington.
McGuire thumps Raffington with a low kick.
McGuire throws a right hand that Raffington ducks under and follows up with a left that Raffington also avoids with ease.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
Raffington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGuire checks a low kick from Raffington.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
Raffington has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Raffington there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire scores with the left hand. Raffington knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raffington. That did some damage!
Raffington fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
Donk. Raffington catches McGuire right on the button with a cross.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raffington is out of range.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGuire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Raffington's leg. Raffington is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Raffington's body.
McGuire misses with a low kick.#T4#
Raffington tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
Raffington misses with a shot to the body
and McGuire counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Raffington counters with a thumping low kick.
McGuire thumps Raffington with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Raffington slips the punch.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Jab from McGuire.
McGuire 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.
Raffington moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Raffington's ribs.
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raffington under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McGuire misses the jab.
Raffington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Raffington counters with a leg kick.
Raffington misses with a hook.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Raffington throws a head kick that misses.
Raffington checks a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Raffington might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McGuire has got the better of the exchanges.
Raffington scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire thumps Raffington with a low kick.
McGuire motions for Raffington to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Raffington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Raffington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick from McGuire lands but Raffington takes it in his stride.
Raffington takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGuire misses with a series of wild punches.
Raffington is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch lands to the side of Raffington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Raffington lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Raffington looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Raffington 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!
Raffington dodges the punch combination from McGuire.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGuire has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
McGuire moves out of range as Raffington throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Raffington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raffington tries a quick counter leg kick but McGuire is wise to it.
Raffington throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
McGuire throws the left hand but Raffington avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from McGuire.
Raffington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire connects with a looping right hand.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire misses with a double jab.
McGuire stuns Raffington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raffington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raffington blocks the body kick. #T3#
McGuire dips to his left and cracks Raffington with an uppercut!
Raffington throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire tries a low kick but Raffington avoids it.
McGuire throws a right hand that Raffington ducks under and follows up with a left that Raffington also avoids with ease.
Raffington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Raffington misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raffington is able to avoid easily.
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
and Raffington counters with an outside leg kick.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire swings for the body but Raffington moves out of range.
McGuire sets himself, and Raffington steps forward looking for the clinch! McGuire avoids it this time.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Raffington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Mike McGuire's cut is getting worse.
Nice jab there from Raffington.
Raffington throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.#T4#
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raffington.
Donk. McGuire catches Raffington right on the button with a cross.
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raffington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raffington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from McGuire misses.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raffington throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Raffington only half commits.
Mike McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
Raffington feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
Raffington scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#Mike McGuire's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Raffington looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raffington can do to turn this around?
Raffington with the inside leg kick.
Raffington throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
McGuire lands a head kick. Raffington smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Raffington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire doesn't seem bothered though.
A lazy left from McGuire finds it's target.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Raffington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raffington has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raffington misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raffington.
A quick step to the side and McGuire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raffington tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raffington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Raffington to counter with a crisp jab.
Raffington scores with a body shot.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raffington.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Raffington ducks down to avoid it.
Raffington tries a quick counter leg kick but McGuire is wise to it.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raffington on the side of the head.
Raffington lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Raffington counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Raffington blocks the leg kick.
Raffington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGuire - that will leave a mark!
Raffington defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand. #KD2#
Raffington cracks McGuire with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McGuire looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Raffington finish him?
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!
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Raffington counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Shane Raffington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Raffington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raffington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Raffington slips the punch.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raffington.
McGuire sets himself, and Raffington steps forward looking for the clinch! McGuire avoids it this time.
Raffington misses with a body kick.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raffington looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from McGuire misses its target.
A big right from McGuire misses. #T3#
Raffington takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Raffington rushes McGuire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Raffington pushes McGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Raffington.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but Raffington improves position.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Raffington lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Mike McGuire's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raffington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Raffington.
A shot in the inside from Raffington.
Raffington misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington lands a body shot.
Raffington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Raffington misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raffington or not.
McGuire is trying to maintain a safe position but Raffington gets an underhook and turns McGuire into the cage.
McGuire can't break the clinch.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Raffington - that landed with a thud.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Shane Raffington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Raffington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington lands with a left to the head.
McGuire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mike McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Raffington - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Raffington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGuire 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McGuire!
A very excited looking Mike McGuire 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: GAMMA#965 Simon v Sitsongrit
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Wasselach throws a body kick that misses.
Raffington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wasselach manages to circle out of the way.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raffington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raffington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raffington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wasselach.
Wasselach swings for the body but Raffington moves out of range.
We've been informed that Wasselach 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.
Wasselach throws the left hand but Raffington avoids the punch easily.
Wasselach sizes up Raffington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wasselach throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wasselach throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington avoids a kick to the body.
Raffington lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Wasselach.
Wasselach misses with a hook. Raffington ducked under it nicely.
Raffington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gotan Wasselach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wasselach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wasselach throws a sloppy body shot
and Raffington finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wasselach throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raffington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wasselach throws out the jab.
Wasselach throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Raffington counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Raffington looks to score with a jab to the body but Wasselach is just out of range.
Wasselach throws a lazy right hand but Raffington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wasselach looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raffington slips under a jab from Wasselach.
Wasselach misses with a left hand
and Wasselach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Gotan Wasselach has been cut.
Raffington on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Wasselach coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Raffington.
Raffington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raffington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raffington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wasselach to score with a decent uppercut.
Raffington staying out of range there.
Wasselach goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wasselach loads up on a big right hand but Raffington slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wasselach darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wasselach jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Wasselach misses with an uppercut. Raffington saw that one coming.
Raffington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wasselach misses with a left hand
and Raffington counters with a stiff right hand.
Wasselach throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Raffington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wasselach connects with a right hand. Raffington shakes it off.
Raffington avoids the head kick by Wasselach.
Raffington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wasselach misses with a looping right.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Wasselach.
Wasselach lands with a kick to the ribs.
Raffington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wasselach.
Wasselach throws a poor cross that misses
and Raffington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wasselach looks to throw a body kick
and Raffington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raffington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raffington is looking to slow Wasselach down with leg kicks.
Wasselach lands a front kick.#T3#
Wasselach takes one to the chin there.#CUT#That has opened up Gotan Wasselach's cut even more.
Wasselach lands a head kick!
Wasselach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raffington.
Wasselach throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Wasselach takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wasselach misses with a looping right.
Wasselach goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wasselach throws a lazy uppercut
and Raffington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wasselach looks winded!
Wasselach jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raffington connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raffington throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Raffington.
Raffington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wasselach swings for the body but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington is looking to counter punch.
Wasselach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wasselach 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.#T4#
Wasselach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raffington.
Wasselach throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
Wasselach misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wasselach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Raffington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wasselach throws a head kick but Raffington moves out of range.
Wasselach defending well as Raffington loads up on a big left hand.
Wasselach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Raffington lands a leg kick that knocks Wasselach off balance momentarily.
Wasselach misses with a kick to the body.
Raffington throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Raffington defending well as Wasselach loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wasselach cracks Raffington with an open hand slap.
Wasselach throws a hook but Raffington blocks it.
Wasselach misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wasselach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wasselach takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gotan Wasselach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gotan Wasselach's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Raffington dips to his left and cracks Wasselach with an uppercut!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wasselach in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wasselach missing with a left hand there. Raffington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wasselach throws an off balance right hand
and Raffington counters with a stiff right hand.
Wasselach lands a jab to the nose.
Wasselach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gotan Wasselach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wasselach misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Wasselach.
Wasselach misses the jab.
Wasselach takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raffington misses with a looping right.
Raffington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raffington.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raffington swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wasselach.#CUT#The cut above Gotan Wasselach's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wasselach throws a sloppy head kick
and Raffington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wasselach is breathing heavily.
Wasselach takes one to the chin there.
Raffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wasselach throws out the jab.
Raffington jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Wasselach throws a right hand that misses
and Raffington counters with a nice leg kick.
Raffington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wasselach throws the kick towards the body but Raffington avoids it.
Raffington appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raffington throws a wild body kick that Wasselach sees coming a mile off.
Raffington throws a right and a left that Wasselach avoids nicely.
Raffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wasselach throws out the jab.
Wasselach throws a right hand that misses
and Raffington counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#Gotan Wasselach's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wasselach takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gotan Wasselach's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Raffington!
A victorious Shane Raffington thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#961 Augustus v Shane
Date: Aug 27, 2022

Shane Raffington really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 188.3, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Aurelius Augustus was cancelled.
So, because the bout was cancelled, Aurelius Augustus retains his title.

Event: GAMMA#956 Sitsongrit v Dick
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Raffington avoids the body shot from Bagwis.
Raffington only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bagwis takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Raffington misses with a head kick.
Bagwis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bagwis lands with a nice body punch.
Bagwis misses with a looping left.
Raffington looks to throw a body kick
and Bagwis counters with a right hand to the body.
Raffington throws an overhand right that lands on Bagwis's shoulder, as Bagwis tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Bagwis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raffington.
Bagwis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Huwan Bagwis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagwis misses with a wild body shot.
Raffington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bagwis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bagwis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
Bagwis tries to bum rush Raffington with a series of wild strikes but Raffington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raffington! But no joy.#T1#
Raffington walks into a straight right hand from Bagwis.
Nice cross by Bagwis.
An inside leg kick from Bagwis misses.
That kick from Raffington tenderised Bagwis's leg. Bagwis is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been informed that Raffington 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.
Bagwis moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Raffington closes the distance and pushes Bagwis back into the cage.
Raffington misses with a punch to the body.
Bagwis gets through Raffington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raffington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bagwis misses with the head strike.
Raffington misses with a punch to the body.
Bagwis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bagwis's elbow.
Bagwis blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Raffington misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raffington. #T2#
Raffington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bagwis.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington cracks Bagwis with a nice body shot.
Raffington digs a right hand underneath Bagwis's ribcage. Bagwis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raffington lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raffington.
Raffington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bagwis has a couple of punches blocked by Raffington.
Raffington scores with a shoulder strike.
Raffington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bagwiss head.
Raffington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bagwis is breathing heavily.
Bagwis misses with some punches.
Raffington tries to work over Bagwis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bagwis.
Bagwis throws a head punch that misses.
Bagwis throws a head punch that misses.
Raffington unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bagwis blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Raffington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raffington blocking some punches. #T3#
Raffington lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Raffington on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raffington.
A body shot lands from Raffington.
Raffington lands an uppercut.
Raffington lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Bagwis is rocked!
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington is leaning against Bagwis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raffington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Bagwis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raffington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raffington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raffington presses Bagwis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raffington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Bagwis avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Bagwis avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Bagwis seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raffington.
Raffington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Raffington tries to work over Bagwis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington lands a hook that snaps the head of Bagwis backwards.
Raffington lands with a short shot to the head.
Bagwis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raffington.
Raffington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bagwis tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it.
Raffington gets through Bagwis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bagwis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raffington tries to land a knee to the head but Bagwis blocks with his arms.
Raffington dips a shoulder and cracks Bagwis with a mighty uppercut! Bagwis falls back against the cage and Raffington unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bagwis is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Raffington screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Raffington!
A very excited looking Shane Raffington 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: GAMMA#952 Raffington v Spratt
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Spratt throws a hook but Raffington avoids it easily.
Raffington swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spratt throws an overhand right that lands on Raffington's shoulder, as Raffington tries to avoid the shot.
Raffington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spratt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spratt throws the left hand but Raffington avoids the punch easily.
Raffington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good work by Spratt as he checks the leg kick.
Raffington throws a sloppy head kick and Spratt moves out of range easily.
Spratt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spratt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raffington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spratt misses the shot to the body.
Spratt lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spratt looks to land a left hand but Raffington moved out of range nicely.
Raffington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spratt.
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spratt manages to avoid it.
Spratt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Raffington has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raffington blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Raffington. #T1#
Raffington tries to land a front kick but Spratt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spratt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raffington. Raffington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spratt misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Raffington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raffington misses with a straight right.
Spratt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raffington tries to clinch
and Spratt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raffington pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spratt is out of range and Raffington settles back down.
Spratt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raffington seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raffington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raffington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spratt throws a poor cross that misses
and Raffington counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Raffington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spratt lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raffington throws out a leg kick but Spratt moves out of range and Raffington only half commits.
A cross from Raffington lands.
Raffington lands a really nice looking cross but Spratt seems unphased.
Spratt tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Spratt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spratt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raffington effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spratt.
Spratt lands a left hand.
Spratt misses with a punch on the inside.
Raffington blocking some punches.
Spratt misses with a punch to the body.
Spratt lands with a left to the head.
Spratt tries to work over Raffington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Spratt.
Raffington working aggressively here.
Raffington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spratt or not. #T3#
Spratt misses with some punches.
Spratt misses with a punch on the inside.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Spratt.
Spratt misses with the head strike.
Raffington blocking some punches.
Raffington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spratt blocks the elbow strike.
Raffington lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Raffington.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Spratt avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage. #BC2#
Spratt breaks from the clinch.
Raffington misses with a right hand
and Spratt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Raffington misses its intended target.
Spratt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Raffington throws out a loose jab but Spratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Spratt misses.
Spratt throws the left hand but Raffington avoids the punch easily.
Raffington moves out of range of the strikes.
Spratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffington.
We've been informed that Spratt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Raffington throws a push kick but Spratt slaps the foot to one side.
Raffington throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Spratt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Spratt misses.
A slow jab from Spratt misses its intended target.
Raffington takes a swing at Spratt's ribcage but misses.
Raffington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raffington walks into a jab.
Raffington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raffington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spratt checks a leg kick.
Spratt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Raffington lands a head kick. Spratt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Spratt takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Spratt slips a straight right by Raffington.
Spratt blocks a leg kick.
Spratt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Spratt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Raffington wants to slow Spratt down by chopping away at his legs.
Raffington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spratt.
Raffington bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spratt's head.
Spratt wants to clinch up but Raffington keeps it at a distance.
Spratt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raffington moves out of range of the strikes.
Spratt misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Raffington. Those never looked like landing.
Spratt slips under a jab from Raffington.
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Spratt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington takes a swing at Spratt's ribcage but misses.
Spratt misses with a hook. Raffington ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Raffington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spratt misses with a punch on the inside.
Jack Spratt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spratt misses with the head strike.
Spratt throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Spratt avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raffington.
Raffington working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Spratt.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Raffington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raffington struggles to land a body shot inside as Spratt controls his hands.
Spratt blocks an uppercut.
Raffington prevents a body shot from Spratt.
Spratt misses with the head strike.
Spratt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raffington backwards.
Spratt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spratt misses with some punches.
Spratt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Spratt on the inside.
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spratt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spratt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raffington's elbow.
Spratt lands a shoulder 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!
Spratt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raffington misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Raffington lands with a light punch inside.
Spratt blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Raffington swings wildly with an uppercut but Spratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Spratt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raffington throws out a leg kick but Spratt moves out of range and Raffington only half commits.
Raffington digs a good hook to Spratt's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Raffington misses the target.
Spratt throws a head kick that misses
and Raffington counters with a leg kick.
Spratt misses the jab.
Spratt misses with a hook
and Raffington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raffington punishes Spratt's body with a nice straight punch.
Raffington misses with a body kick.
Spratt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spratt throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Raffington.
A countering left hand to the body from Spratt misses.
Raffington takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Raffington swings for the body but Spratt moves out of range.
Raffington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raffington paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raffington lands with a cross.
Spratt throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Raffington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spratt staying out of range there.
Raffington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spratt.
Spratt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raffington throws out the jab.
Spratt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raffington drops his hands momentarily and Spratt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spratt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spratt. Raffington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raffington looks to score with a jab to the body but Spratt is just out of range.
Spratt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raffington half committed to a counter leg kick.
Spratt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raffington.#T4#
Spratt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spratt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Raffington swings widly with a right hand
and Spratt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raffington walks into a left hand.
Spratt takes one to the side of the head.
Spratt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Raffington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington moves away from the strike by Spratt.
Spratt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raffington's hands.
Raffington thuds a left hand into Spratt's body.
Spratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Raffington throws an overhand right that lands on Spratt's shoulder, as Spratt tries to avoid the shot.
Raffington tries to land a body kick
and Spratt counters with a left to the body.
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raffington quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
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 Shane Raffington will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spratt manages to avoid it.
Raffington scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raffington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A low kick from Raffington is predictable there
and Spratt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raffington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spratt throws a jab when Raffington was well out of range.
Raffington misses the body punch #CL2#
and Spratt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raffington.
Spratt swings wildly with an uppercut but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Spratt avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Raffington lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raffington throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Raffington fails to land.
Spratt tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Spratt fails to land.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Spratt avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage. #T1#
Spratt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raffington backwards.
Spratt swings wildly with an uppercut but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Spratt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Spratt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raffington.
Spratt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raffington on the side of the head.
Raffington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spratt counters with a stiff right hand.
Spratt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raffington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spratt swings for the body but Raffington moves out of range. #CL2#
Spratt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raffington, pushing him back against the cage.
Raffington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spratt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raffington. #T2#
Raffington misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Spratt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raffington looks for the body kick but Spratt saw that one coming.
Raffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spratt throws out the jab.
Spratt with a nice cross.
Spratt avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Spratt misses with a lunging right hand
and Raffington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spratt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raffington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spratt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spratt throws a sloppy head kick and Raffington moves out of range easily.
Raffington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spratt digs a good body shot into Raffington's ribs.
Raffington throws a jab when Spratt was well out of range.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Raffington throws a leg kick that misses.
Spratt throws a jab when Raffington was well out of range.
Spratt slips under a jab.#T3#
Spratt misses with a lunging right hand
and Raffington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raffington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spratt.
A punch lands to the side of Raffington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A cross from Spratt lands.
Spratt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raffington throws a leg kick but Spratt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raffington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Raffington misses.
Nice body punch from Raffington.
Spratt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Raffington throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spratt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raffington's elbow.
Spratt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Raffington.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raffington struggles to land a body shot inside as Spratt controls his hands. #T4#
Raffington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spratt blocks it with crossed arms.
Spratt blocking some punches.
Spratt throws a head punch that misses.
Spratt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spratt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Spratt.
Raffington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Spratt is trying to break the clinch but Raffington is controlling him.
Spratt lands a right hand.
Spratt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spratt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spratt misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raffington.
Raffington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raffington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spratt working aggressively here.
Spratt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spratt lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Spratt really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Raffington is looking to land body kicks.
Spratt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spratt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spratt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raffington's hands.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Raffington throws a leg kick but Spratt checks it.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Raffington swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spratt.
Raffington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spratt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raffington throws a body kick that misses.
Jack Spratt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spratt.
Spratt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raffington thinks about countering with a body kick.
Raffington throws a jab but it's blocked by Spratt.
Spratt looks to throw the jab but Raffington is out of range.
Raffington seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Raffington misses with a low kick. #T1#
Spratt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Raffington.
Spratt digs a good body shot into Raffington's ribs.
Spratt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spratt throws a fast counter high kick but Raffington manages to duck under it in time.
Spratt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raffington. Raffington obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Spratt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spratt blocks an uppercut.
Raffington throws a head punch that misses.
Spratt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spratt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raffingtons head.
Spratt blocks an uppercut.
Raffington blocking some punches.
Raffington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spratt.
Raffington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spratt.
Raffington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spratt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Raffington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spratt backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Spratt.
Raffington blocks a body shot from Spratt.
Raffington throws a punch but it's blocked by Spratt. #T2#
Spratt scores with a hook to the body.
Raffington struggles to land a body shot inside as Spratt controls his hands.
Spratt has a couple of punches blocked by Raffington.
Spratt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spratt tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spratt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spratt swings wildly with an uppercut but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spratt throws a head punch that misses.
Raffington tries a body shot but Spratt blocks it.
Spratt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spratt misses with a punch on the inside.
Spratt blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Raffington - that landed with a thud.
Raffington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spratt.
A short right from Raffington on the inside. #T3#
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Raffington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spratt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Raffington.
Spratt misses with the head strike.
Spratt scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Spratt. #BC2#
Spratt manages to break the clinch.
Raffington throws a leg kick but Spratt moved away.
Spratt lands a nice shot that snaps Raffington's head back.
Spratt throws a body shot but no joy.
Raffington darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spratt throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Spratt scores with a nice right hand.
Spratt misses the shot to the body.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spratt misses with a right hand
enabling Raffington to counter with a crisp jab.
Spratt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spratt lands a right hook to the body.
Spratt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raffington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A clash of legs there as Spratt blocks the low kick.
A shot to the body from Spratt misses
and Raffington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Spratt misses the target.
Spratt takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Spratt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raffington takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raffington wants to land a leg kick but Spratt is out of range.
A big left from Raffington misses.
Spratt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spratt with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jack Spratt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Spratt scores with a jab. Raffington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spratt misses the shot to the body.
Spratt throws a poor cross that misses
and Raffington counters with an outside leg kick.
Spratt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Raffington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spratt is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Raffington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Raffington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spratt lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spratt.
Spratt throws a head punch that misses.
Raffington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raffington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spratt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spratt struggles to land a body shot inside as Raffington controls his hands.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Raffington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raffington blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Spratt blocks an uppercut.
Raffington struggles to land a body shot inside as Spratt controls his hands.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spratt.
Spratt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raffington misses with some punches.
Spratt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spratt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spratt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raffington struggles to land a body shot inside as Spratt controls his hands.
Spratt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spratt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raffington swings wildly with an uppercut but Spratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raffington backwards.
Raffington lands a right hand.
Shane Raffington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Spratt can't find room to land a body shot as Raffington controls the action.
Nice body punch from Spratt - that landed with a thud.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raffington.
Spratt blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spratt.
Raffington tries a body shot but Spratt blocks it.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spratt blocks an uppercut.
Spratt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raffington takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Spratt as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Spratt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spratt misses with a looping right.
Spratt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raffington lands a head shot.
Spratt throws a sloppy head kick and Raffington moves out of range easily. #T3##CL2#
Spratt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spratt misses with a body punch.
Spratt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spratt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spratt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raffington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spratt throws a punch but it's blocked by Raffington.
A short right from Spratt.
Raffington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spratt lands a shoulder strike.
Jack Spratt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spratt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Spratt fails to land.
A short right from Raffington on the inside.
Spratt misses with a punch on the inside.
Raffington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spratt.
Spratt blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spratt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raffington. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raffington trying to stall but Spratt improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spratt.
Raffington misses with a punch on the inside.
Raffington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raffington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raffington lands an uppercut.
Raffington throws a punch but it's blocked by Spratt.
Raffington throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Spratt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raffington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spratt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spratt cracks Raffington with a good jab.
Spratt misses with a straight right.
Spratt loads up on a big right hand but Raffington slips the punch.
Raffington lunges at Spratt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spratt's hand.
Spratt lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Spratt misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Spratt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spratt 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Spratt!
Jack Spratt is the new middleweight champion!
Jack Spratt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GAMMA#949 Joosep v Song
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Lupei misses with a right hand
and Raffington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Raffington moved out of range nicely.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lupei scores with a shot to the body.
Lupei tries to work over Raffington's front leg with a kick but Raffington checks it.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Raffington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raffington swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a double jab
and Raffington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raffington. Raffington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raffington. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Lupei rushes Raffington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raffington. #T1#
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lupei tries to stall but Raffington uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lupei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raffington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lupeis head.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Raffington fails to land.
Lupei lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Lupei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lupei moves out of range of the body kick from Raffington.
Lupei throws out a counter right but Raffington avoids it with no problem.
Lupei takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Lupei lands with a shot to the body.
Raffington takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Lupei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Lupei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raffington, pushing him back against the cage.
Raffington blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Raffington controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei. #T2#
Raffington is working Lupei over against the cage.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Raffington.
Lupei blocks an elbow strike from Raffington.
Lupei lands a nice uppercut.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei lands a shot to the body.
Raffington tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington blocking some punches.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Raffington misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lupei lands a body punch.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raffingtons head.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raffington's elbow.
Raffington tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington lands a right hand.
Raffington lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Raffington blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Raffington after a bit of a struggle.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lupei in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Good body shot from Raffington.
Raffington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raffington tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Raffington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raffington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Raffington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raffington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raffington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raffington lands a left hand.
Lupei lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Lupei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raffington pushes Lupei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lupei looks winded!
Lupei is looking for a takedown.
Raffington pushes Lupei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Raffington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raffington prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raffington lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Raffington avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei is trying to break the clinch but Raffington is controlling him.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Raffington.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lupei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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 Shane Raffington will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Raffington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raffington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raffington throws out a leg kick but Lupei moves out of range and Raffington only half commits.
Lupei throws a wild body kick that Raffington sees coming a mile off.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Raffington misses with a right hand
and Lupei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Raffington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei misses with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lupei, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei connects with a right hand. Raffington shakes it off.
Lupei is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Raffington tries to keep at a distance but Lupei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Raffington lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Lupei blocking some punches.
Raffington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Raffington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lupei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lupei presses Raffington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Raffington.
Shane Raffington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raffington prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Raffington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lupei blocks it with crossed arms.
Raffington lands a nice uppercut.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Raffington.
Lupei is breathing heavily.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body.
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Raffington backwards.
Raffington is leaning against Lupei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raffington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Raffington lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Raffington pushes Lupei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Raffington tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington gets through Lupei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Raffington.
A short uppercut from Raffington.
Raffington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raffington lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Raffington cracks Lupei with a nice body shot.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Raffington.
A short right from Raffington on the inside.
Raffington lands a nice shot to the body.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington lands a body punch.
Raffington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lupei.
Raffington lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Lupei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Raffington.
Lupei dodges an elbow strike from Raffington.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raffington blocking some punches.
Lupei has had enough of the clinch but Raffington keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lupei or not.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raffington lands a body punch.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
Raffington lands a nice shot to the body.
Raffington gets through Lupei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupei misses with a body punch. #T4#
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raffington lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei pushes Raffington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Raffington controls the action.
Raffington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lupei can do to turn this around?
Raffington scores with a shoulder strike.
Raffington lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Raffington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Lupei is rocked!
A hook to the body from Raffington.
Lupei is still on wobbly legs! Can Raffington finish him?
Good body shot from Raffington.
Raffington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Raffington.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Raffington dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Lupei seems to have recovered his senses.
Lupei tries to clinch up but Raffington circles away and keeps his distance.
Raffington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raffington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lupei tries to clinch up.
Lupei misses with a left hand #KD#
and Raffington counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lupei! Raffington lets Lupei back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
A low kick from Lupei is predictable there
and Raffington counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Raffington!
Shane Raffington retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Shane Raffington, 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: GAMMA#946 Joosep v Song
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Raffington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raffington only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Raffington takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Raffington slips a jab from Augustus.
Raffington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Augustus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raffington.
Raffington appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Raffington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Augustus's head but Augustus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington wants to counter the offense by Augustus and move into the clinch position.
Nice cross by Augustus.
Augustus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raffington counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Aurelius Augustus has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus misses with an uppercut
enabling Raffington to counter with a crisp jab.
Augustus throws a leg kick
and Raffington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raffington just misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Augustus.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raffington! But no joy.#T1#
Augustus scores with a nice right hand.
Augustus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Raffington counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raffington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raffington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raffington walks into a left hand.
Raffington has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Raffington 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.
Augustus looks to land a body kick but Raffington moved away.
Raffington let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raffington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Augustus to score with a decent uppercut.
A good leg kick by Augustus.
Augustus throws a solid leg kick but Raffington takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Augustus.
A swing and a miss from Raffington.
Raffington slips a jab from Augustus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Augustus.
Augustus throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Despite the aggression on Raffington's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Raffington tries to clinch up.
Augustus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Augustus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Augustus throws a looping overhand right but Raffington ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raffington checks a leg kick.
Augustus misses with a body shot
and Raffington counters with a nice body shot.
Aurelius Augustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington is looking to land body kicks.
Augustus throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Augustus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raffington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Augustus tries to work over Raffington's front leg with a kick but Raffington checks it.
Raffington feints a counter leg kick.
Raffington tried to score with a low kick but Augustus checks it.
Raffington blocks a jab.#T3#
Raffington with a nice cross.
Augustus lands a leg kick that knocks Raffington off balance momentarily.
Augustus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raffington connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Augustus's hands.
Augustus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Augustus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raffington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Augustus moves out of range of the strikes.
Augustus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab from Raffington.
Augustus swings widly with a right hand
and Raffington counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Augustus scores with a jab. Raffington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Augustus throws a body kick that misses.
Raffington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Raffington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raffington tries a quick counter leg kick but Augustus is wise to it.#T4#
Augustus moves out of range of the body kick.
A lazy left from Raffington finds it's target.#CUT2#Aurelius Augustus's cut is getting worse.
Augustus throws a lazy uppercut
and Raffington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Augustus lands an overhand right.
Augustus ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
Raffington throws a leg kick that misses.
A left lands for Augustus.
Augustus is looking to slow Raffington down with leg kicks.
Augustus throws a hook but Raffington blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Augustus.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augustus lands with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aurelius Augustus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aurelius Augustus's cut.
That's time! Augustus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Augustus with a hook.
Augustus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Augustus scores with the left hand. Raffington knows he should have avoided that one.
Augustus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Raffington might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Augustus has got the better of the exchanges.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Augustus - that will leave a mark!
A good leg kick by Augustus.
Raffington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augustus moves out of range of the body kick from Raffington.
Augustus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raffington misses the shot to the body.
Augustus has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington thumps Augustus with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Augustus.
Aurelius Augustus is winning the standup battle so far.
Augustus misses with a hook
and Raffington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raffington checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Augustus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Augustus.
Augustus throws a hook to the side of Raffington's head but Raffington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raffington throws out a counter right but Augustus avoids it with no problem.
Augustus misses with a kick to the body.
Raffington let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Augustus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raffington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Augustus throws a lazy right hand but Raffington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Augustus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raffington checks a low kick from Augustus.
Augustus misses the body punch
letting Raffington counter with a right hand.
Augustus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Raffington.
Augustus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raffington can do to turn this around?
A big right from Raffington misses. #T2#
Augustus lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustus scores with a hook to the body. Raffington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Augustus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Raffington throws a push kick but Augustus slaps the foot to one side.
Raffington staying out of range there.
Raffington now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Augustus connects with a nice looking jab.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus looks to land a left hand but Raffington moved out of range nicely.
Augustus tries to work over Raffington's front leg with a kick but Raffington checks it.
Raffington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raffington takes one on the button.
A shot to the body from Augustus misses
and Raffington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Aurelius Augustus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Augustus scores with a jab.#T3#
Raffington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Augustus misses with a hook. Raffington ducked under it nicely.
Raffington flicks out a counter leg kick but Augustus steps away.
Raffington scores with a jab to the body.
Augustus walks into a straight right hand from Raffington.
Raffington checks a leg kick.
Raffington throws out a counter right but Augustus avoids it with no problem.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Augustus's head but Augustus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raffington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Augustus finds it's way round the side to connect with Raffington's head.
Raffington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Augustus staying out of range there.
Augustus misses with a body punch
and Raffington counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Augustus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffington is looking to slow Augustus down with leg kicks. #T4#
Augustus throws a low kick but Raffington avoids it.
Raffington wants to clinch.
Augustus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Jeez, Aurelius Augustus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Raffington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raffington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Raffington lands with a nice body punch.
Raffington checks a low kick from Augustus.
Raffington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Raffington moves out of range as Augustus strikes.
It seemed like Raffington was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raffington lands a nice shot to the body.
Augustus takes one on the chin but seems OK.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aurelius Augustus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Raffington!
Shane Raffington is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Shane Raffington 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.
Aurelius Augustus spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'.

Event: GAMMA#943 Huwan v Aurelius
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Spratt swings widly with a right hand
and Raffington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Spratt misses.
Spratt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spratt throws a poor cross that misses
and Raffington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spratt throws a hook but Raffington blocks it.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spratt's coach down at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spratt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Raffington looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raffington lands with a cross.
Spratt throws a looping overhand right but Raffington ducks down to avoid it.
Raffington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Raffington misses.
A big left from Spratt misses.
Raffington throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Raffington sets himself, and Spratt steps forward looking for the clinch! Raffington avoids it this time.
Raffington moves out of range of the strikes.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Spratt connects with a body shot that sends Raffington's belly button to the back.
Spratt lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spratt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spratt throws a combination. Raffington tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Raffington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some wild striking there from Spratt.
Spratt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raffington counters with a low kick, right behind Spratt 's knee.
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raffington throws a good cross that connects.
Raffington slips a straight right by Spratt.
Raffington throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spratt avoids it.
Spratt takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Spratt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Raffington counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Raffington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raffington misses with a kick to the body.
Spratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack Spratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spratt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Spratt.
Spratt throws the left hand but Raffington avoids the punch easily.
Raffington tried to counter with a leg kick but Spratt avoided it.
Spratt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Raffington lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spratt moves out of range as Raffington strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Spratt. Those never looked like landing.
Raffington lands with a hook. Spratt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raffington.
Spratt throws the left hand but Raffington avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Raffington is looking to score with low kicks.
Spratt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Raffington.
A big left from Spratt misses.
Spratt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Raffington.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raffington wants to land a leg kick but Spratt is out of range.
Raffington throws a hook but Spratt blocks it.
Spratt misses with a straight right.
Raffington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spratt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spratt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raffington throws a lazy right hand but Spratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spratt misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Raffington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raffington lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice uppercut there from Raffington.
Spratt misses with a right hand
and Raffington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Spratt.
A lazy left from Spratt finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Spratt.#T3#
Raffington slips under a jab from Spratt.
Spratt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raffington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spratt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Raffington forces Spratt back against the cage and clinches.
Raffington lands a nice uppercut.
Raffington tries to work over Spratt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spratt.
Spratt blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raffington.
Raffington cracks Spratt with a nice body shot.
Spratt works on Raffington's body with a couple of short punches.
Raffington misses with a punch to the body.
Spratt lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Spratt.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raffington prevents a body shot from Spratt.
Spratt swings wildly with an uppercut but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Raffington.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Raffington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Spratt throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Spratt tries to bum rush Raffington with a series of wild strikes but Raffington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spratt throws a hook but Raffington avoids it easily.
Raffington scores with a body shot.
Spratt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raffington can pounce on him.
Spratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffington.
Spratt misses with a double jab.
Spratt scores with a shot to the body.
Raffington throws an overhand right that lands on Spratt's shoulder, as Spratt tries to avoid the shot.
Spratt misses with a hook.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Raffington throws a sloppy head kick and Spratt moves out of range easily.
Raffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spratt throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt with a nice cross.
Spratt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Raffington feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spratt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
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 Shane Raffington will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Spratt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spratt moves away.
Spratt throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Spratt.
Raffington slips a straight right by Spratt.
A swing and a miss from Spratt.
Spratt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spratt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Raffington misses the target.
Shane Raffington is winning the standup battle so far.
Spratt misses with a looping right.
Spratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spratt slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spratt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Spratt moves out of range as Raffington throws a body kick.
Spratt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spratt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spratt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Spratt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spratt throws a body shot but no joy.
Spratt misses with an uppercut.
Spratt ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
Spratt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raffington misses with a straight left.
Spratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raffington walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spratt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spratt checks a leg kick.
Raffington staying out of range there.
Spratt misses with a lunging right hand
letting Raffington counter with a right hand.
Raffington loads up on a big right hand but Spratt slips the punch.
A nice side step and Spratt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spratt is able to avoid easily.
Raffington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spratt.
Raffington connects with a body shot that sends Spratt's belly button to the back.
Spratt throws a jab when Raffington was well out of range.
Spratt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Spratt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Raffington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spratt throws a hook but Raffington blocks it.
Spratt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Raffington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spratt at a distance.
Nice body punch from Spratt.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Spratt misses the body punch
and Raffington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spratt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raffington connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spratt scrambles back to his feet.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raffington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spratt misses with a double jab.
Raffington throws a body shot but no joy.
Raffington throws a shot from downtown. Spratt moves away and avoids it.
Raffington throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Spratt slips a jab from Raffington.
Spratt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No joy there for Spratt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raffington lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Raffington has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spratt misses the shot to the body.
Spratt throws a looping overhand right but Raffington ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Raffington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spratt doesn't seem phased though.
Raffington scores with a spinning back kick!
Raffington throws a low kick but Spratt avoids it.
Raffington connects with a single shot there.
Raffington swings for the body but Spratt moves out of range.
Spratt misses the jab.
Raffington throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Spratt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raffington throws out a loose jab but Spratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt jabs at Raffington's body.
Raffington with a nice calf kick.
Spratt throws a right hand that Raffington ducks under and follows up with a left that Raffington also avoids with ease.
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!
Raffington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raffington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raffington looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Spratt.#T4#
Spratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Spratt's head but Spratt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spratt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raffington lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spratt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spratt throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington throwing a counter right hand but Spratt manages to avoid it.
Spratt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raffington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spratt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raffington to score with a decent uppercut.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raffington lands a nice shot to the body.
Spratt misses with a hook. Raffington ducked under it nicely.
Spratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spratt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot lands for Raffington.
Raffington throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Raffington dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Spratt throws a hook but Raffington blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Spratt there.
Spratt throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Spratt throws a big shot that misses.
Spratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Spratt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raffington at a distance.
Spratt loads up on a big right hand but Raffington slips the punch.
Raffington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raffington throws a right and a left that Spratt avoids nicely.
Raffington misses with a hook.
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raffington.
Spratt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spratt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Raffington takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington lands a nice shot to the body.
Spratt misses with a left hand
enabling Raffington to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Raffington finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffington tries a head kick but it misses.
Raffington misses with a straight right.
Spratt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spratt throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Spratt throws a nice looking combination but Raffington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spratt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Spratt throws an off balance right hand
and Raffington counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Raffington misses.
Spratt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Raffington lands a jab to Spratt's midsection.
Raffington misses with a hook.
Raffington throws out a leg kick but Spratt moves out of range and Raffington only half commits.
Spratt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Spratt.
Spratt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raffington counters with an outside leg kick.
Spratt throws a jab when Raffington was well out of range.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spratt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raffington tests Spratt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Raffington. Beautiful body shot.
Jack Spratt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Raffington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Raffington throws a lazy right hand but Spratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spratt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spratt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raffington.
Raffington throws a low kick but Spratt moves out of range easily.
Spratt's corner calls for a 1-2. Spratt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spratt throws a poor cross that misses
letting Raffington counter with a right hand.
Spratt misses with an uppercut. Raffington saw that one coming.
Spratt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Raffington misses the target.
Raffington misses with a right hand
and Spratt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spratt swings for the body but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington lands a front kick.
Spratt misses with a straight left.
Raffington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spratt misses with a series of wild punches.
Spratt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Spratt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Spratt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raffington misses with a hook. Spratt ducked under it nicely.
Raffington misses with an uppercut.
Spratt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Raffington counter with a right hand.
Spratt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raffington misses with a wild body shot.
Spratt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spratt looks to throw the jab but Raffington is out of range.
Spratt throws an off balance right hand
and Raffington counters with a leg kick.
Raffington blocks a jab.
Raffington darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spratt misses with a hook
enabling Raffington to counter with a crisp jab.
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Spratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington is looking for a counter combo.
Spratt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spratt avoids a kick to the body.
Raffington throws a body kick that misses.
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raffington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spratt throws a jab when Raffington was well out of range.
Raffington throws a quick counter head kick but Spratt was just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Raffington.
Spratt walks into a stiff left hand from Raffington.
Raffington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spratt at a distance.
Raffington loads up on a big right hand but Spratt slips the punch.
Raffington moves away from the strike by Spratt.
Raffington slips under a jab from Spratt.
Spratt misses with a looping left.
Raffington stuns Spratt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spratt misses with a body shot
and Raffington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Raffington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Raffington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raffington 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Raffington!
Shane Raffington bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#940 Benedetti v Angus
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
A cross from Augustus lands.
Raffington has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
That kick from Augustus tenderised Raffington's leg. Raffington is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raffington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Augustus.
Raffington was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Augustus 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.
Augustus misses with an uppercut. Raffington saw that one coming.
As Augustus backs away, Raffington returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Raffington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Augustus's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Aurelius Augustus has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Augustus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Augustus misses with a hook.
Augustus checks a leg kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Raffington blocks the leg kick.
Raffington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Augustus. Augustus obviously looking to wear him down.
Raffington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augustus.
Some bone on bone action there as Raffington checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Augustus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Augustus.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Augustus.#T1#
A lazy left from Augustus finds it's target.
Augustus lands a jab to the nose.
Raffington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Augustus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Augustus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Augustus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raffington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Augustus can pounce on him.
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Augustus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Augustus as he connects with a hook.
Augustus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Augustus misses with a looping left.
Aurelius Augustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augustus scores with a hook.
Augustus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Raffington takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Augustus tries to work over Raffington's front leg with a kick but Raffington checks it.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
The fighters circling - Augustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raffington avoids the head kick by Augustus.
Raffington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Augustus misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Augustus.
Augustus checks a leg kick nicely.
Augustus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Augustus checks a low kick from Raffington.
Raffington checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raffington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augustus.
Raffington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Raffington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That kick from Raffington tenderised Augustus's leg. Augustus is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Raffington quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Raffington throws a push kick but Augustus slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Raffington checks a low kick from Augustus.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Augustus.
Augustus throws a front kick that sends Raffington stumbling back into the cage.
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Raffington misses its target.
Augustus blocks a head kick by Raffington.
Augustus throws a shot to the body.
Augustus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Raffington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Augustus.
Raffington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raffington takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Raffington walks into a straight right hand from Augustus.
Augustus just misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington slips a jab from Augustus.
A little feinted left hand from Raffington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Augustus misses. #T4#
Augustus connects with a crisp jab.
Augustus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Raffington had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Augustus misses with a kick to the body
and Raffington counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Augustus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Augustus misses with a right hand
and Raffington counters with a left to the body.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raffington throws a right hand that misses
and Augustus counters with a nice body kick.
Augustus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raffington.
Augustus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Augustus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Augustus throws the kick towards the body but Raffington avoids it.
Augustus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Augustus. Raffington shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raffingtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Augustus connects with a body shot that sends Raffington's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aurelius Augustus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aurelius Augustus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Augustus lands a nice looking body kick.
Augustus tries to land a front kick but Raffington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Augustus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Augustus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raffington blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target.
Raffington is looking to counter punch.
Aurelius Augustus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Augustus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Raffington feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Augustus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raffington checks it well.
Raffington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Augustus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raffington. Raffington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Augustus throws a lazy head kick
enabling Raffington to counter with a crisp jab.
Raffington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Augustus to score with a decent uppercut.
Augustus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Augustus swings widly with a right hand
letting Raffington counter with a right hand.
Augustus slips a jab from Raffington.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augustus moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Augustus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Raffington throws a leg kick
and Augustus counters with a leg kick.
Augustus scores with a leg kick.
Raffington shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Augustus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raffington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Augustus throws a poor cross that misses
and Raffington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Augustus throws a head kick but Raffington moves out of range.
Augustus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raffington can pounce on him.
Augustus throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Raffington to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Raffington shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raffington moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Augustus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Augustus misses the jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Raffington might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Raffington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Augustus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Augustus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Raffington.
Raffington looks to land a left hand but Augustus moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Augustus misses.
Augustus scores with a head kick.
Augustus thuds his shin into the meat of Raffington's side.
Raffington cracks a nice hook into Augustus's ribs.
Augustus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Raffington's head.
Augustus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Augustus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Augustus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Augustus throws a leg kick but Raffington moved away.
Nice uppercut there from Raffington.
Augustus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Augustus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick from Augustus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffington connects with a high kick.
Augustus jabs at Raffington's body.
Raffington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffington will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raffington, as that shot connected.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Augustus.
Raffington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Augustus.#T4#
Raffington takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raffington drops his hands momentarily and Augustus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Augustus tries to land a front kick but Raffington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Augustus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Raffington counters with a two punch combo.
Augustus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raffington misses with a right hand
and Augustus counters with a nice uppercut.
Augustus cracks Raffington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raffington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raffington looks to land a right hand but Augustus moved out of range.
Augustus throws a sloppy head kick
and Raffington counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus throws a jab when Raffington was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Raffington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raffington moves out of range of the body kick from Augustus.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aurelius Augustus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aurelius Augustus'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#
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Augustus.
A low kick lands for Augustus.
Raffington throws a shot to the body.
Augustus throws an off balance right hand
and Augustus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Augustus scores with a leg kick.
Augustus throws a big shot that misses.
Augustus throws the left hand but Raffington avoids the punch easily.
Augustus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Augustus.
Raffington quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Raffington just misses with a punch to the body.
Augustus throws out a counter right but Raffington avoids it with no problem.
Augustus ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
Augustus is looking to land body kicks.
Raffington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raffington takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Augustus checks a low kick from Raffington.
Augustus throws a poor cross that misses
and Raffington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raffington throws a nice looking combination but Augustus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raffington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raffington takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Augustus throws a leg kick
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut.
Augustus thows a body kick. Raffington tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Augustus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Augustus loads up on a big right hand but Raffington slips the punch.
Raffington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Augustus.
Augustus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Augustus misses with a looping left.#T2#
Raffington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augustus.
Raffington misses the jab.
Raffington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Augustus lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Augustus cracks Raffington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Augustus lands a front kick.
Aurelius Augustus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Augustus as he connects with a hook.
Raffington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Augustus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Augustus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Augustus works the jab nicely.
Augustus throws a hook to the side of Raffington's head but Raffington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Augustus looks for the body kick but Raffington saw that one coming. #T3#
Raffington tries to land a body kick
and Augustus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Augustus connects with a leg kick.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Augustus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Augustus misses with a hook to the body
and Raffington counters with a stiff right hand.
Raffington misses with a hook to the body
and Augustus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Augustus ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
Augustus punishes Raffington's body with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Augustus, as that shot connected.
Raffington looks to land a body kick but Augustus moved away.
Shane Raffington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Augustus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raffington on the side of the head.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raffington throws out the jab.
Raffington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Raffington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Augustus blocks the low kick.
Raffington throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augustus cracks Raffington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raffington lands a nice hook to Augustus's body. Augustus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Augustus misses with a hook. Raffington ducked under it nicely.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffington.
Raffington looks to throw the jab but Augustus is out of range.
Augustus checks a leg kick nicely.
Augustus throws a sloppy head kick and Raffington moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Augustus.
A quick step to the side and Raffington tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raffington scores with a push kick.
Augustus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Augustus looks to land a body kick but Raffington moved away.
As Augustus looks to move away, Raffington throws a big counter combo but Augustus just gets out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aurelius Augustus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Augustus 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#938 Yago v Leonardo
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Winks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raffington.
Winks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Winks throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Raffington to counter with a crisp jab.
Winks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Raffington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Harry Winks has been cut.
Raffington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Winks.
Winks connects with an inside leg kick.
Winks lands with a nice body punch.
Harry Winks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winks avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Raffington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raffington swings widly with a right hand
and Winks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Winks misses with a leg kick
and Raffington counters with a nice low kick that buckles Winks's knee momentarily.
Raffington lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raffington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##KD#
Raffington lands a big right hand that sends Winks crashing to the mat! Raffington stays standing though and waves Winks back to his feet!#ROC#Winks is rocked!
Raffington lands a nice looking body shot.
Winks is still on wobbly legs! Can Raffington finish him?
Winks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shane Raffington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Winks is predictable there
and Raffington counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Raffington!
A very excited looking Shane Raffington 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: GAMMA#933 Papa v Spratt
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Legba blocks the body kick.
Legba throws a counter combo.
Legba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Legba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Legba misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Raffington misses the target.
Legba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Legba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Raffington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legba.
Legba jabs Raffington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raffington attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Legba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raffington scores with a crisp jab that stopped Legba in his tracks.
Raffington tests Legba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Legba takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Legba finds it's way through Raffington's defenses.
Raffington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Raffington 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Raffington sizes up Legba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shane Raffington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raffington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legba.
Raffington scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Raffington does it's job there.
A jab from Legba misses.
Legba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Legba misses with a looping left.
Legba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
It looked like Raffington was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Legba.
Raffington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Legba blocks the body kick.
Raffington lands with a shot to the body.
Raffington slips a straight right by Legba.
Raffington throws a quick counter kick to the body but Legba avoids it.
Raffington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raffington looks to throw the jab but Legba is out of range.
Raffington tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Raffington throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Legba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legba checks a leg kick.
Legba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Legba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Raffington.
Legba throws an off balance right hand
and Raffington counters with a stiff right hand.
Legba blocks a jab.
Legba lands a right hook to the body.
Legba throws a hook but Raffington avoids it easily.
Legba cracks Raffington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Raffington throws a body shot but no joy.
Legba lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Legba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Legba is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Raffington had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Raffington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raffington misses with a straight left.
Legba digs a good hook to Raffington's body. #T3#
Raffington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Legba misses with an uppercut.
Raffington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legba doesn't seem bothered though.
Legba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Legba.#TD2#
Legba shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Raffington napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Legba working the ground and pound but Raffington is defending the strikes.
Raffington is looking for a sweep.
Raffington struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raffington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legba tries to get to full guard but Raffington has control of the leg.
Raffington trying to control the action but Legba is working from the bottom. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Legba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Raffington with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Legba is pressing down on Raffington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Legba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raffington defends it easily.
Raffington sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Legba looking for a guillotine here but Raffington defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Papa Legba will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A nice leg kick from Raffington, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffington misses with a wild body shot.
Legba missing with a left hand there. Raffington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raffington scores with the left hand. Legba knows he should have avoided that one.
Legba throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
Raffington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raffington scores with a head kick. Legba tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Legba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington throws a poor cross that misses
and Legba counters with a straight right hand.
Legba throws a hook but Raffington avoids it easily.
Raffington staying out of range there.
Raffington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legba.
An attempted straight right counter from Raffington misses the target.#T1#
Legba just misses with a punch to the body.
Legba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legba. Raffington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legba swings widly with a right hand
and Raffington counters with a thumping low kick.
Legba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
It looked like Raffington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Legba throws out a loose jab but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington scores with a jab. Legba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Legba.
Raffington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Legba throws an overhand right that lands on Raffington's shoulder, as Raffington tries to avoid the shot.
Legba digs a good hook to Raffington's body.
Raffington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raffington throws a head kick but Legba moves out of range.
Raffington throws a poor cross that misses
and Legba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papa Legba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Legba throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Raffington takes one on the button.
Raffington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Raffington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Legba on the side of the head.
Raffington 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.
Raffington throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Raffington misses with a hook
and Legba counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Legba - just one landing.
Raffington cracks Legba with a good jab.
Legba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raffington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Legba throws a looping overhand right but Raffington ducks down to avoid it.
Raffington throws a series of strikes that have Legba backpedaling.
Raffington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raffington fires out a quick counter leg kick but Legba just manages to avoid it.
Raffington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Raffington.
Raffington throws a shot from downtown. Legba moves away and avoids it.
Legba throws a right hand that misses
and Raffington counters with a good, hard body kick but Legba shrugs it off.
Raffington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raffington misses with a left hand
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Legba swings for the body but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington wants to slow Legba down by chopping away at his legs.
Legba throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
Legba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raffington can pounce on him.
A jab from Legba does it's job there.
Raffington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Legba looks to land a combination but Raffington avoids it well.
Raffington connects with a looping right hand.
Legba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raffington misses with a body punch
and Legba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Raffington walks into a jab.
Legba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raffington in his tracks.
Raffington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raffington scores with a hook to the body. Legba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raffington lands a lovely overhand right.
Legba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raffington scores with a jab. Legba acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Legba shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Raffington kicks Legba off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Legba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raffington doesn't seem phased though.
Raffington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Legba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Papa Legba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Raffington looks to land a left hand but Legba moved out of range nicely.
Raffington tries to land a leg kick but Legba saw it coming and moves away.
Legba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raffington at a distance.
Raffington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Legba fails with the takedown.
Legba throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Legba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Legba misses with a lunging right hand
and Raffington counters with a low kick, right behind Legba 's knee.
Raffington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba misses with a body shot.
Legba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raffington.
Raffington throws a quick counter head kick but Legba was just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raffington.
Legba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Raffington misses with an uppercut
letting Legba counter with a right hand. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Raffington.
Raffington lands with a nice body punch.
Raffington lands with a nice body punch.
Raffington drops his hands momentarily and Legba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Raffington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Legba missing with a left hand there. Raffington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legba avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Legba on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Legba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raffington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legba.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legba misses with a straight right.
A jab from Raffington misses.
Legba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Raffington misses.
A big right from Legba misses. #T2#
Legba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington slips under a jab from Legba.
Legba misses with the combination.
Legba slips a straight right by Raffington.
Legba throws a poor cross that misses
and Raffington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Legba scores with a body shot.
A big right from Legba misses.
Nice defenses there by Raffington.
Raffington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Legba has time to react.
Good standup being displayed there by Raffington as he connects with a hook.
Legba misses with a wild body shot.
Raffington misses with a right hand
and Legba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Raffington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Legba swings widly with a right hand
and Raffington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raffington at a distance.
Raffington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legba doesn't seem bothered though.
Legba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
It looked like Raffington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raffington misses with a leg kick
letting Legba counter with a right hand.
Papa Legba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Legba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raffington throws a body punch but Legba moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Raffington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Legba doesn't seem phased though.
Raffington 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.
Legba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Shane Raffington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Legba punishes Raffington's body with a nice straight punch.
Raffington throws a right and a left that Legba avoids nicely. #T4#
Legba looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Raffington connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Legba lands a nice shot to the body.
Legba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raffington.
Legba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Legba lands with a good body shot.
Legba misses with a hook. Raffington ducked under it nicely.
Legba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Raffington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raffington just misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington misses with a hook.
Legba misses with the combination.
Legba checks a low kick from Raffington.

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 Shane Raffington.
I think Legba 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Papa Legba!
A less than humble Papa Legba misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GAMMA#930 Raffington v Papa
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Dambullah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raffington.
Raffington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dambullah fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raffington is out of range.
Raffington fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dambullah just manages to avoid it.
Dambullah is looking to slow Raffington down with leg kicks.
Raffington throws a lazy uppercut
and Dambullah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Dambullah. Beautiful body shot.
Dambullah has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raffington.
Raffington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dambullah throws a low kick, looking for Raffington's leg but Raffington calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah checks a low kick from Raffington.
Dambullah lands a leg kick that knocks Raffington off balance momentarily.
Dambullah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raffington. That did some damage!
Raffington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raffington throws the left hand but Dambullah avoids the punch easily.
Raffington has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Dambullah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raffington.
Dambullah slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Raffington misses with a straight left.
A big left from Dambullah misses.
Raffington throwing a counter right hand but Dambullah manages to avoid it.
Raffington throws a front kick aimed at Dambullah's knee but Dambullah avoids it well.
Dambullah feints a counter leg kick.
Dambullah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice cross by Dambullah.
A big left from Dambullah misses.
Raffington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Raffington is looking to counter punch.
Dambullah 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.
Dambullah with a nice calf kick.
Dambullah scores with a jab. Raffington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dambullah avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Dambullah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Raffington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raffington tries a low kick but Dambullah avoids it.
Raffington throws a shot to the body.
Raffington misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dambullah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raffington is able to avoid easily.
Donk. Raffington catches Dambullah right on the button with a cross.
Dambullah's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raffington under the eye.
Raffington is looking to land body kicks.
Dambullah throws a lazy right hand but Raffington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dambullah lands a jab to the nose.
Dambullah blocks a head kick by Raffington.
Dambullah scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Dambullah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raffington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raffington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dambullah misses with a left hand
and Raffington counters with a body kick that stops Dambullah in his tracks momentarily.
Dambullah misses with a looping left.
Dambullah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Raffington was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dambullah.
Raffington moves into range and connects with a jab.
Raffington throws a body kick that misses
and Dambullah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raffington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dambullah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raffington. Raffington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dambullah is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Raffington had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A big right from Dambullah misses.
Raffington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raffington takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raffington just misses with a punch to the body.
Dambullah appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Papa Moosh Dambullah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Dambullah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raffington's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dambullah lands a jab.
Dambullah looks to land a left hand but Raffington moved out of range nicely.
Raffington moves to clinch but Dambullah breaks away
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raffington takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Raffington connects with a crisp jab.
Raffington walks into a stiff left hand from Dambullah.#CL#
Raffington moves into range and clinches up with Dambullah.
Dambullah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raffington blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Dambullah manages to break the clinch.
Dambullah lands a slapping body shot.
Dambullah misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Moosh Dambullah dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dambullah moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dambullah misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dambullah.
Dambullah throws out a leg kick but Raffington moves out of range and Dambullah only half commits.
Dambullah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dambullah with the inside leg kick.
Papa Moosh Dambullah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raffington checks the leg kick.
Raffington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Dambullah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah lands with a hook. Raffington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dambullah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raffington blocking some punches. #T1#
Raffington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raffington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dambullah backwards. #BC2#
Dambullah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dambullah tries to score with a low kick but Raffington moves his leg out of the way.
Dambullah tries to work over Raffington's front leg with a kick but Raffington checks it.
Raffington half committed to a counter leg kick.
Raffington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dambullah scores with a hook.
Raffington misses with a leg kick
and Dambullah counters with a thumping low kick.
Raffington throws a right hand that misses
and Dambullah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raffington lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raffington misses with a body kick.
Dambullah punishes Raffington's body with a nice straight punch.
Dambullah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dambullah 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 Raffington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raffington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raffington half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Dambullah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dambullah lands an overhand right.
A big right from Dambullah misses.
Dambullah misses with a leg kick
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Raffington misses.
Raffington staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Raffington misses the target.
The fighters circling - Raffington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dambullah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raffington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dambullah can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raffington. Dambullah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dambullah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Raffington with a body shot.
Raffington pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dambullah is out of range and Raffington settles back down.
Dambullah lands with a hook. Raffington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dambullah connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Dambullah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dambullah looks to land a right hand but Raffington moved out of range.
Dambullah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raffington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raffington throws a low kick but Dambullah avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Raffington. Beautiful body shot.
Dambullah connects with a leg kick.
Dambullah moves away from the strike by Raffington.
Raffington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Raffington misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dambullah.
Dambullah finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Raffington throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Dambullah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Dambullah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dambullah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dambullah throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Dambullah attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Raffington takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dambullah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raffington lands with a cross.
Dambullah lands the left hand.
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dambullah manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dambullah.
Raffington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dambullah can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick from Dambullah, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffington checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Moosh Dambullah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Raffington throws a leg kick
and Dambullah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dambullah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raffington on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dambullah shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raffington swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Dambullah counter with a right hand.
Dambullah lands a head shot.
Raffington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dambullah.
Dambullah wants to land a leg kick but Raffington is out of range.
Dambullah moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Dambullah misses.
Dambullah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dambullah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
Dambullah throws out a leg kick but Raffington moves out of range and Dambullah only half commits. #T1#
Dambullah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dambullah connects with a body shot.
Dambullah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Raffington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dambullah, pushing him back against the cage.
Dambullah blocking some punches.
Raffington tries a body shot but Dambullah blocks it.
Raffington is working Dambullah over against the cage.
Dambullah lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Raffington.
Dambullah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raffington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dambullah blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Dambullah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raffington backwards.
Raffington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Raffington.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Dambullah. #T2#
Dambullah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dambullah throws a punch but it's blocked by Raffington.
Raffington slowing the pace effectively.
Raffington is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Dambullah breaks the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dambullah.
Dambullah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dambullah looks to throw the jab but Raffington is out of range.
Raffington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dambullah follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dambullah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raffington connects with a solid leg kick.
Raffington takes one to the side of the head.
Raffington on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Dambullah scoring well with a low kick there.
Raffington lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raffington throws a body punch but Dambullah moves out of range.
Dambullah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raffington tries to land a front kick but Dambullah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raffington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dambullah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raffington.
Dambullah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raffington.
Raffington fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dambullah just manages to avoid it.
Dambullah avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Dambullah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raffington tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dambullah tries a quick counter leg kick but Raffington is wise to it.
Dambullah lands a glancing blow to the side of Raffington's head.#T4#
Raffington is looking to land body kicks.
Raffington misses with a leg kick
and Dambullah counters with a nice uppercut.
Dambullah tried to score with a low kick but Raffington checks it.
Dambullah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Raffington half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dambullah lands a leg kick that knocks Raffington off balance momentarily.
Raffington throws a poor cross that misses
and Dambullah counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dambullah throws a hook to the side of Raffington's head but Raffington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raffington tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Dambullah finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dambullah. Raffington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raffington throwing a counter right hand but Dambullah manages to avoid it.
Dambullah swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Moosh Dambullah really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Dambullah is looking to score with low kicks.
Raffington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dambullah lands a nice shot to the body.
Raffington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raffington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dambullah digs a good body shot into Raffington's ribs.
Raffington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dambullah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raffington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dambullah connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington 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.
A nice leg kick from Dambullah, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffington moves forwards but Dambullah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Raffington throws a push kick but Dambullah slaps the foot to one side.
Dambullah feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Raffington misses with a straight left.
Dambullah throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Raffington throws an off balance right hand
and Dambullah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Dambullah lands.
Raffington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dambullah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raffington misses with a straight right.
Dambullah flicks out a counter leg kick but Raffington steps away.
Raffington misses with a straight left.
Dambullah scores with a shot to the body.
Dambullah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raffington throws a poor cross that misses
and Dambullah counters with a nice low kick that buckles Raffington's knee momentarily.#T2#
Raffington swings widly with a right hand
and Dambullah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A leg kick checked by Raffington.
A leg kick checked by Raffington.
Dambullah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raffington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dambullah.
Raffington is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dambullah motions for Raffington to come forward. Dambullah throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington tries to land a front kick but Dambullah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dambullah swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raffington throws the kick towards the body but Dambullah avoids it.
Dambullah throws a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dambullah.
Dambullah takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Dambullah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raffington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dambullah.
Dambullah throws a chopping leg kick but Raffington manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raffington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Raffington throws a front kick that sends Dambullah stumbling back into the cage.
Dambullah finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Dambullah.
A low kick lands for Dambullah.
Dambullah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raffington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raffington looks for the body kick but Dambullah saw that one coming.
Raffington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Raffington misses the jab.
Dambullah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raffington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dambullah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dambullah throws a leg kick which misses Raffington's front leg but catches the back leg as Raffington tries to avoid it.
Raffington throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dambullah counters with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Raffington.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dambullah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dambullah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raffington cracks Dambullah with a right hand to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Raffington finds it's target.
Dambullah just misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington throwing a counter right hand but Dambullah manages to avoid it.
Raffington blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Moosh Dambullah dominated that fourth 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. 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.#R5#
Raffington darts in trying to clinch
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Raffington lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dambullah.
Dambullah lands with a straight right. Raffington didn't see that one coming.
Dambullah misses with an uppercut.
Raffington ducks right into an uppercut from Dambullah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick lands for Dambullah.
Dambullah feints and then cracks Raffington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raffington down.
Dambullah lands a really nice looking cross but Raffington seems unphased. #T1#
Raffington checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raffington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dambullah. Dambullah obviously looking to wear him down.
Dambullah throws a leg kick but Raffington moved away.
Dambullah throws a leg kick
and Raffington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dambullah throws a hook to the side of Raffington's head but Raffington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raffington throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Raffington is predictable there
and Dambullah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Dambullah.
Nice defenses there by Dambullah.
Dambullah connects with the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dambullah 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 Raffington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raffington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raffington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Raffington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raffington throws a leg kick
and Dambullah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dambullah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raffington.
Raffington thinks about countering with a body kick.
Raffington misses the jab.
Raffington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dambullah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raffington misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dambullah wants to land a leg kick but Raffington is out of range.
Dambullah lands with a straight right. Raffington didn't see that one coming.
Raffington swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dambullah to counter with a crisp jab.
Dambullah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dambullah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Dambullah works the jab nicely.
Raffington throws a big shot that misses.
Dambullah tests Raffington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raffington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raffington moves out of range of the leg kick from Dambullah.
Papa Moosh Dambullah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dambullah cracks Raffington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shane Raffington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dambullah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dambullah walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raffington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raffington throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dambullah counters with a nice uppercut.
Raffington misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Raffington takes a swing at Dambullah's ribcage but misses.
Dambullah scores with a jab to the head.
Raffington throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raffington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dambullah.
Raffington looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dambullah connects with the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good standup being displayed there by Dambullah as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Dambullah.
Dambullah moves out of range as Raffington strikes.
Raffington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dambullah scores with a nice head shot.
Dambullah on the wrong end of a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Papa Moosh Dambullah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dambullah 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Moosh Dambullah!
Papa Moosh Dambullah is the new middleweight champion!
Papa Moosh Dambullah seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#927 Khan v Kodjia
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Lupei misses. #CL2#
Lupei forces Raffington back against the cage and clinches.
Lupei tries to work over Raffington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei tries to work over Raffington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raffington tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Raffington's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Raffington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raffington.
A nice left hand lands by Raffington.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lupei tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it.
Raffington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raffington lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lupei lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Raffington. #T1#
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Raffington scores with a hook to the body.
Raffington tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington digs a right hand underneath Lupei's ribcage. Lupei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lupei looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Raffington.
Raffington tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Raffington seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lupei can turn it around.
Raffington scores with a shoulder strike.
Raffington working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Raffington - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raffington.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Raffington.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Raffington breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Raffington finds it's way through Lupei's defenses.
Raffington throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupei only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Raffington lands an overhand right.
Lupei needs to keep his hands up - Raffington had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raffington connects with the punch.
Lupei takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Lupei moves into range and clinches up with Raffington.#BC#
Raffington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Raffington scores with a sloppy right hand. Lupei should have avoided that one.
Raffington misses with an attempted mid kick.
A cross from Lupei lands.
Raffington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lupei misses with a few strikes there.
Raffington shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lupei eats them both and turns towards Raffington to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lupei moves out of range as Raffington throws a body kick.
Lupei appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raffington bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lupei's head.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Lupei blocks a low kick nicely.
Lupei fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Raffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
Raffington throws an off balance right hand
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lupei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raffington.
Lupei throws a nice looking combination but Raffington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Raffington blocks the leg kick.
Raffington feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raffington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffington lands with a nice body kick.
Raffington throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
Lupei misses with a straight right.
Lupei throws a low kick but Raffington moves out of range easily.
Lupei throws a jab when Raffington was well out of range.
Raffington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lupei tries a head kick but it misses.
Raffington misses with an uppercut.
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Raffington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Raffington.
Lupei throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
Raffington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Lupei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raffington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raffington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raffington scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raffington throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raffington looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
Raffington lands a body shot.
Raffington keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lupei is able to avoid easily.
Lupei tries to counter with a clinch but Raffington shakes him off and moves away.
Raffington is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Raffington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lupei on the side of the head.
Lupei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raffington jabs at Lupei's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Raffington dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Raffington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raffington scores with a hook.
Raffington avoids the head kick by Lupei.
Lupei throws out a powerful jab.
Raffington lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lupei throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Shane Raffington is winning the standup battle so far.
Raffington throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raffington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Lupei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Raffington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lupei walks into a stiff left hand from Raffington.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raffington 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 Lupei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lupei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lupei tries to work over Raffington's front leg with a kick but Raffington checks it.
Lupei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lupei throws a low kick but Raffington avoids it.
A jab from Lupei does it's job there.
Raffington lands with an uppercut that bounces Lupei off the cage and back into range.#T1#
A low kick from Lupei is predictable there
and Raffington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lupei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raffington misses with an uppercut.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupei takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Raffington misses with a wild body shot.
Lupei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Raffington.
Raffington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lupei counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Raffington misses.
Raffington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lupei can do to turn this around?
Lupei misses with a shot to the body
and Raffington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lupei lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Raffington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Raffington catches Lupei right on the button with a cross.
Raffington takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Raffington. #T2#
Raffington scores with a kick to the body.
Lupei misses the shot to the body.
Lupei looks to land a combination. Raffington sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Raffington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Raffington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lupei was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A head kick from Lupei lands but Raffington takes it in his stride.
Raffington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lupei's head backwards.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Lupei stuns Raffington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Raffington slams his shin into Lupei's torso.
Lupei throws a leg kick but Raffington checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Raffington. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raffington.
A jab from Lupei misses.
A swing and a miss from Raffington.
Raffington tries to work over Lupei's front leg with a kick but Lupei checks it. #T3#
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raffington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raffington throws a body kick that misses.
Raffington scoring well with a low kick there.
Raffington scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lupei in his tracks.
Raffington checks a leg kick.
Raffington connects with a jab.
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Lupei pushes Raffington up against the cage in a clinch.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Raffington.
Raffington blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lupei just leaning against Raffington, taking a breather.
Lupei lands a body shot.
Lupei tries to work over Raffington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
Raffington scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raffington tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington slowing the pace effectively.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Raffington can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Shane Raffington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raffington pushes Lupei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lupei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike.
Lupei prevents Raffington from breaking the clinch.
Lupei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raffington misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei tries to work over Raffington'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.
Raffington blocks a body shot from Lupei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raffington.
Raffington tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it.
Raffington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 Shane Raffington will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
Raffington throws the kick towards the body but Lupei avoids it.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
And Raffington counters with a quick kick to the body but Lupei blocks it.
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Lupei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Lupei - just one landing.
Raffington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raffington swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei jabs Raffington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lupei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raffington scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Raffington, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffington moves out of range of the body kick from Lupei.
Lupei digs a good body shot into Raffington's ribs.
Raffington staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupei tries to clinch but Raffington moves out of range. #T1#
Good leg kick by Lupei.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
An inside leg kick from Lupei misses.
Raffington lands a nice shot that snaps Lupei's head back.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Lupei throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lupei.
Nice uppercut there from Raffington.
Raffington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses.
Raffington takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Lupei throws a leg kick
and Raffington counters with a stiff right hand.
Raffington 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.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raffington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raffington is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Raffington has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lupei.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raffington connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lupei's hands.
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Jab by Lupei.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffington.
Raffington throws a leg kick but Lupei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raffington just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lupei misses with a lunging right hand
and Raffington counters with a right hand to the body.
Raffington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lupei throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Lupei throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
Lupei throws a low kick, looking for Raffington's leg but Raffington calmly moves out of range.
Lupei defending well as Raffington loads up on a big left hand.
Raffington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Raffington swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Lupei counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lupei.
Lupei tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it.
Raffington scores with a shoulder strike.
Raffington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raffington lands a body shot.
Raffington lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Raffington controls his hands.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Raffington.
Lupei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raffington pushes Lupei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Raffington lands with a right to the head.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raffington. #BC2#
Lupei breaks the clinch.
Raffington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lupeis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slapping body kick lands there for Raffington.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
Raffington tests Lupei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lupei misses with a looping right.
Raffington lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lupei staying out of range there.
A big right from Lupei misses.
A little feinted left hand from Raffington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lupei closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lupei scores with the left hand. Raffington knows he should have avoided that one.
Raffington scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington digs a good body shot into Lupei's ribs.
Lupei throws a looping overhand right but Raffington ducks down to avoid it.
Lupei throws a front kick that sends Raffington stumbling back into the cage.
Lupei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Raffington clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
That kick from Lupei tenderised Raffington's leg. Raffington is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lupei keeps Raffington at a distance using the push kick.
Raffington throws the kick towards the body but Lupei avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Lupei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raffington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lupei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lupei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
Lupei misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Lupei moves into the clinch.
Raffington can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raffington pushes Lupei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lupei tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it.
Lupei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage. #T1#
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Raffington - that landed with a thud.
Raffington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raffington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raffington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Lupei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
A nice left hand lands by Raffington.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lupei.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lupei is working Raffington over against the cage.
Lupei tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raffington lands a body shot.
Raffington lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Raffington digs a right hand into Lupei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lupei's gas tank.
Lupei tries to work over Raffington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington digs a right hand underneath Lupei's ribcage. Lupei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raffington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lupei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raffington misses with the head strike.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Raffington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Raffington.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Raffington.
Raffington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Raffington's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Lupei works on Raffington's body with a couple of short punches.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Raffington.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Raffington.
Raffington prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Raffington lands with a left to the head.
Lupei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raffington backwards.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raffington.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raffingtons head. #T4#
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lupei.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raffington lands a shoulder strike.
Lupei stalling in the clinch but Raffington improves position.
Raffington lands with a short shot to the head.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raffington swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raffington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Raffington.
Raffington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Raffington.
Raffington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raffington blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Shane Raffington will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Raffington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lupei has time to react.
Lupei throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Donk. Raffington catches Lupei right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Raffington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raffington to score with a decent uppercut.
Raffington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lupei.
A low kick from Lupei is predictable there
and Raffington counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lupei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raffington.
Lupei moves out of range of the body kick from Raffington.
Raffington lands with a hook. Lupei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raffington is looking for a counter combo.
Raffington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raffington is looking to chop away at Lupei's legs. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Raffington as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Lupei misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Raffington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raffington pushes Lupei away with a front kick.
Raffington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lupei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raffington throws a leg kick which misses Lupei's front leg but catches the back leg as Lupei tries to avoid it.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lupei misses with the body kick
and Raffington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raffington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lupei looks to land a body kick but Raffington moved away.
Raffington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lupei has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Raffington.
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raffington.
Raffington cracks Lupei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lupei.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raffington is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffington.
Raffington blocks a jab.
Raffington throws a big shot that misses.
Raffington moves out of range of the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Raffington checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lupei checks a leg kick.
Lupei throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Lupei jabs at Raffington's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raffington.
Raffington jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lupei throws a low kick, looking for Raffington's leg but Raffington calmly moves out of range.
Raffington swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lupei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raffington looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Raffington connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Lupei 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.
Lupei clobbers Raffington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Raffington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raffington connects with a looping right hand.
Raffington scores with a punch to the head.
Lupei misses the shot to the body.
Lupei takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lupei misses with a straight left.
Raffington lands with a nice body punch.
Raffington scores with a hook.#CL2#
Lupei instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Raffington lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Serafim Lupei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Raffington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Raffington as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Raffington.
Raffington lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Lupei is rocked!
Lupei is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Raffington.
Lupei is still on wobbly legs! Can Raffington finish him?
Raffington lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Raffington.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupei seems to have recovered his senses.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Raffington.
Raffington misses with a punch on the inside.
Shane Raffington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raffington tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Raffington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raffington 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Raffington!
Shane Raffington retains his middleweight title!
Shane Raffington decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#926 Benedetti v Weight
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Raffington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Costa takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
As Costa backs away, Raffington returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Costa rushes Raffington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Raffington manages to break the clinch.
Costa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raffington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santiago Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Costa drives through and clinches with Raffington against the cage.
Raffington taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Raffington stops a takedown attempt from Costa. #TD2#
Costa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Raffington slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Costa trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raffington passes Costa's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Raffington looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Costa is looking to improve his position.
Raffington takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Raffington's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Raffington is trying to control. Costa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Costa is trying to maintain the position but Raffington is very close to passing his half guard.
Raffington controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Costa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raffington is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Costa lands a jab to the head.
Costa misses with a double jab
and Raffington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raffington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Costa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raffington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raffington swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Raffington scores with a jab. Costa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Costa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Raffington misses the target.
Raffington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costa.
Raffington scores with a jab.#KD#
Raffington lands a big head kick that sends Costa tumbling to the mat! Raffington takes a step backwards and waves Costa back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Santiago Costa has been cut.
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!
Costa moves out of range of the body kick.
Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Raffington is looking to counter punch.
Costa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Raffington throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Raffington's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Costa misses with some punches.
Costa is trying to pull guard but Raffington has him pressed against the cage.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Costa swings wildly with an uppercut but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Costa jumps guard.
Raffington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Raffington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Raffington wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving.
Raffington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Raffington won't allow Costa to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Raffington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santiago Costa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Costa clinches up against the cage.
Raffington throws a head punch that misses.
Costa is trying to drag Raffington to the mat but Raffington just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Raffington lands a body punch.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Costa.
Raffington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Raffington fails to land.
Costa is looking for a takedown.
Raffington tries to work over Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raffington.
Costa wants a takedown.
Shane Raffington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Costa.
Still in the clinch, Raffington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raffington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raffington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raffington tries to work over Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Raffington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raffington throws a head punch that misses.
Costa jumps guard but Raffington stands there with Costa around his waist. Costa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Costa has Raffington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Raffington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Raffington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Costa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Costa is breathing heavily.
Costa blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Costa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Raffington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raffington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raffington prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Raffington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Costa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raffington lands a leg kick that knocks Costa off balance momentarily.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt
and Raffington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raffington avoids the body shot from Costa. #T2#
Raffington jabs at Costa's body.
Nice jab there from Raffington.
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!
Raffington throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Raffington scores with a sloppy right hand. Costa should have avoided that one. #ROC#Costa is rocked!
Raffington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Costa lands a nice hook to Raffington's body. Raffington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good leg kick by Raffington.
Costa throws a series of punches but Raffington avoids them all with ease.
Raffington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Raffington.
Raffington lands a leg kick that knocks Costa off balance momentarily.
Costa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raffington keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Costa is still on wobbly legs! Can Raffington finish him?
Costa throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Costa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Raffington - the referee stops the clock and Costa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Raffington. Costa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Costa misses with an uppercut
and Raffington counters with a right hand to the body.
Costa seems to have recovered his senses.
Raffington lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Costa falls backwards - clearly groggy! Raffington dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Raffington!
Shane Raffington retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Shane Raffington thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#923 Kevin v Mario
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Weudke checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Weudke - just one landing.
Weudke lands a nice shot to the body.
Weudke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weudke lands a nice looking body shot.
Weudke throws a body shot but no joy.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raffington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weudke.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Weudke - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weudke with a nice cross.
Raffington throws a head kick but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke flicks out a counter leg kick but Raffington steps away.
Weudke misses with a hook.
Raffington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Weudke manages to circle out of the way.
Raffington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Raffington throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Weudke counters with a slapping leg kick.
Raffington has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Raffington walks into a straight right hand from Weudke.
Weudke scores with a leg kick.
Weudke scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Weudke does it's job there.
Raffington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weudke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Weudke avoids the body shot from Raffington.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. Raffington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weudke throws a leg kick but Raffington moved away.
Weudke throws a leg kick but Raffington sees it coming and moves out of range.
Weudke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raffington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weudke steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Roland Weudke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Weudke misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Raffington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy left from Weudke finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Weudke's head but Weudke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weudke digs a good hook to Raffington's body.
Raffington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Weudke under the eye.
A clash of legs there as Raffington blocks the low kick.
A jab from Weudke misses.
Weudke throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Raffington misses with a body kick.
Raffington 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.
Weudke swings for the body but Raffington moves out of range.
Weudke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Raffington is out of range and Weudke settles back down.
Weudke is looking to slow Raffington down with leg kicks.
Weudke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raffington misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Weudke sizes up Raffington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weudke. That's going to slow Raffington down.
Weudke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Weudke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Weudke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raffington.
Raffington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weudke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raffington scores with a decent looking hook.
Raffington takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Weudke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Weudke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weudke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raffington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Weudke throws a lazy uppercut
and Raffington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raffington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Raffington slips a straight right by Weudke.
Weudke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Weudke throws a big shot that misses.
Weudke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raffington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raffington connects with a looping right hand.
Raffington connects with an inside leg kick.
Raffington has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weudke.
Donk. Weudke catches Raffington right on the button with a cross.
Weudke scoring well with a low kick there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Weudke.
Raffington misses with an uppercut. Weudke saw that one coming.
Raffington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weudke counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Weudke blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Weudke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Raffington blocks the body kick.
Raffington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weudke throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Raffington counters with a low kick, right behind Weudke 's knee.
A bone on bone clash there as Raffington blocks the leg kick.
Roland Weudke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raffington steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Weudke. That one must have hurt.
Weudke throws a front kick aimed at Raffington's knee but Raffington avoids it well.
Weudke is looking to score with low kicks.
Weudke motions for Raffington to come forward. Weudke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weudke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Weudke blocks the low kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Raffington might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raffington has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Weudke.
Weudke connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Raffington misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Weudke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Weudke.#T1#
Raffington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Weudke misses with a hook. Raffington ducked under it nicely.
Weudke thuds a left hand into Raffington's body.
Weudke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raffington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weudke jabs at Raffington's body.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Weudke.
Weudke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice leg kick from Weudke, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffington slips a straight right by Weudke.
Weudke feints and then cracks Raffington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raffington down.
Weudke misses with a left hand
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut.
Weudke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Raffington is looking to counter punch.
Raffington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffington.
Raffington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick lands for Weudke.
Nice shot lands for Raffington.#CUT#That has opened up Roland Weudke's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weudke lands a right hook to the body.
Weudke throws a head kick that Raffington semi-blocks.
Weudke throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Weudke lands a nice shot that snaps Raffington's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raffington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raffington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Weudke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raffington throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raffington checks the leg kick nicely there.
Weudke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Weudke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raffington's sensitive parts. #T3#
Weudke cracks a nice hook into Raffington's ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weudke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weudke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raffington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Raffington lands with a kick to the ribs.
Weudke missing with a left hand there. Raffington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weudke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Raffington was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Weudke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Weudke. Raffington shrugs it off though.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke misses with a body punch
and Raffington counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#The cut above Roland Weudke's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Raffington will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick misses from Raffington.
Weudke only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Raffington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weudke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Weudke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Weudke connects with a body shot that sends Raffington's belly button to the back.
A leg kick checked by Raffington.
Weudke misses the shot to the body.
Weudke misses with a leg kick
and Raffington counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Raffington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Weudke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raffington's sensitive parts.
Weudke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raffington counters with a nice body shot.
Raffington checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raffington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Weudke misses with a kick to the body.
Weudke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raffington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weudke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Weudke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Nice shot by Weudke.
Weudke lands with a nice body punch.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Weudke.
Raffington swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Weudke misses with a kick to the body.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weudke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raffington misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weudke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#Roland Weudke's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Weudke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Weudke swings for the body but Raffington moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke scores with a jab. Raffington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Weudke throws a leg kick but Raffington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Weudke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Weudke is looking to slow Raffington down with leg kicks. #T1#
Weudke digs a good body shot into Raffington's ribs.
Weudke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffington.
Raffington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Raffington checks a low kick from Weudke.
A little feinted left hand from Raffington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Weudke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raffington throws out the jab.
Raffington attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington throws a body shot but no joy.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Weudke.
Raffington throwing a counter right hand but Weudke manages to avoid it.
Weudke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raffington ducks right into an uppercut from Weudke.
Weudke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raffington has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Weudke.
Weudke connects with a right hand. Raffington shakes it off.
Raffington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Weudke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raffington checks it well.
Raffington throwing a counter right hand but Weudke manages to avoid it.
Weudke misses with a hook
and Raffington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roland Weudke's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Raffington!
Shane Raffington retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Shane Raffington 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: GAMMA#920 Papa v Raffington
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Raffington looks for the body kick but Dambullah saw that one coming.
Dambullah throwing a counter right hand but Raffington manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Dambullah's head coaches at The Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dambullah throws out a leg kick but Raffington moves out of range and Dambullah only half commits.
Dambullah misses with a looping left.
Raffington throws out a counter right but Dambullah avoids it with no problem.
Dambullah just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raffington! But no joy.
Dambullah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raffington is able to avoid easily.
Raffington paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raffington attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dambullah moves out of range as Raffington throws a body kick.
Dambullah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raffington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dambullah is looking to score with low kicks.
Raffington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raffington drops his hands momentarily and Dambullah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Papa Moosh Dambullah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Dambullah lands with a hook. Raffington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Dambullah drives through and clinches with Raffington against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Raffington.
Raffington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dambullah.
Dambullah scores with a shoulder strike.
Raffington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raffington tries to work over Dambullah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dambullah scores with a shot to the side of Raffington's head.
Raffington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dambullah tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it.
Dambullah working aggressively here.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Dambullah.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dambullah's elbow.
Dambullah has a couple of punches blocked by Raffington.
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!
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Dambullah.
Dambullah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Raffington scores with a shoulder strike.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dambullah's elbow.
Dambullah is working Raffington over against the cage.
Dambullah prevents a body shot from Raffington. #T2#
Raffington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dambullah.
Dambullah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dambullah.
A right hand to the body from Raffington.
Dambullah is breathing heavily.
Dambullah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raffington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dambullah swings wildly with an uppercut but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raffington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dambullah or not.
Raffington tries to work over Dambullah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raffington digs a right hand into Dambullah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dambullah's gas tank.
Raffington lands a right hand.
Raffington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dambullah backwards.
Raffington pushes Dambullah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raffington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raffington has Dambullah pushed against the cage.
A short right from Raffington on the inside.
Dambullah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Raffington lands a body punch.
Raffington tries a body shot but Dambullah blocks it. #T3#
Raffington blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Raffington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dambullah takes a shot to the head.
Raffington digs a right hand underneath Dambullah's ribcage. Dambullah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raffington.
Raffington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dambullah backwards.
Raffington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dambullah throws a head punch that misses.
Raffington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Dambullah.
Raffington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raffington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dambullah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dambullah blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Raffington scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Raffington breaks the clinch. #KD2#
Raffington lands a big uppercut and Dambullah crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dambullah looks OK. Raffington waves Dambullah back to his feet!#ROC2#Dambullah is rocked!
Dambullah defending well as Raffington loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Dambullah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raffington throws a hook but Dambullah avoids it easily.#T4#
Raffington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dambullah seems to have got his legs back now.
Dambullah dips to his left and cracks Raffington with an uppercut!
Dambullah moves out of range of the strikes.
Dambullah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Dambullah is predictable there #KD2#
and Raffington counters with a nice right hand that sends Dambullah toppling to the canvas! Dambullah scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Raffington finish him?!
Dambullah digs a good hook to Raffington's body.
A low kick from Raffington is predictable there
and Dambullah counters with a nice low kick that buckles Raffington's knee momentarily.
Raffington throws a low kick but Dambullah moves out of range easily.
It looked like Dambullah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raffington lands a right hook to the body.
Raffington throws the left hand but Dambullah avoids the punch easily.
Dambullah misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dambullah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raffington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raffington lands a jab to Dambullah's midsection.
Dambullah throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Raffington dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dambullah misses with a hook
and Raffington scores with a counter punch that sends Dambullah to the canvas! Raffington smells blood - he's punishing Dambullah with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dambullah has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Raffington!
Shane Raffington is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Shane Raffington started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#916 Papa v Roland
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Legba 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.
Legba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Legba throws a hook to the side of Raffington's head but Raffington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raffington. That's going to slow Legba down.
An inside leg kick from Raffington misses.
Raffington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Legba needs to keep his hands up - Raffington had a free shot at his head there.
Legba misses with a hook.
Raffington misses the jab.
Legba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raffington doesn't seem bothered though.
Raffington throws a hook but Legba avoids it easily.#CL2#
Legba has Raffington up against the cage in a clinch.
Raffington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Legba fails to land.
Legba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legba misses with some punches.
Legba misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Legba.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Legba blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Raffington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Legba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Legba blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Legba blocks an uppercut.
Legba swings wildly with an uppercut but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington tries to work over Legba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington presses Legba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Legba misses with a punch to the body.
Legba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legba takes a shot to the head.
Legba lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Raffington.
Legba misses with the head strike.
Legba misses with the head strike.
Raffington misses with a punch on the inside.
Legba tries to throw a body punch but Raffington avoids it by throwing Legba back against the cage.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington can't find room to land a body shot as Legba controls the action.
Raffington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legba swings wildly with an uppercut but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington is leaning against Legba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Raffington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Legba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raffington misses with a punch to the body.
Legba has a couple of punches blocked by Raffington.
Legba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Legba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raffington pushes Legba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Legba - that landed with a thud.
Raffington gets underhooks to prevent Legba's takedown attempt.
Legba is working Raffington over against the cage.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Raffington working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Legba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raffington tries a body shot but Legba blocks it.
Legba misses with some punches.
Raffington blocking some punches.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Raffington tries a body shot but Legba blocks it.
A short left from Legba. #T3#
Legba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raffington lands a left hand.
Legba pushes Raffington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Raffington.
Legba blocks a body shot from Raffington.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Legba.
Raffington lands a nice uppercut.
Raffington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Legba.
Legba working aggressively here.
Raffington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington working aggressively here.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raffington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Legba lands an uppercut.
Legba 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!
Legba misses with a punch on the inside.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Legba misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legba.
Legba fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A short left from Raffington.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Legba throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short left from Raffington.
Raffington tries a body shot but Legba blocks it.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Legba misses with the head strike.
Legba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raffington lands an uppercut.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Legba is leaning against Raffington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Legba lands with a short shot to the head.
Legba lands a left hand.
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Legba throws a punch but it's blocked by Raffington.
Legba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raffington gets through Legba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Legba lands a body shot.
Raffington tries to work over Legba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Papa Legba will probably get the nod.
That's time! Raffington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Legba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Legba.
Raffington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Legba looks to throw the jab but Raffington is out of range.
Raffington connects with an inside leg kick.
Legba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raffington.
A jab from Legba misses.
Raffington seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Raffington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raffington tries to close the distance and clinch but Legba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Legba misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Legba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Legba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legba.
Raffington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raffington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legba blocking some punches.
Legba misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Raffington takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Raffington.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raffington lands a shot to the body.
Legba is breathing heavily.
Raffington cracks Legba with a nice body shot.
Raffington tries a body shot but Legba blocks it.
Raffington lands a nice uppercut.
Raffington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raffington scores with a shot to the side of Legba's head.
Raffington presses Legba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Legba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Legba backwards.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legba's elbow.
Raffington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raffington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raffington lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington presses Legba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raffington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raffington lands with a left to the head.
Raffington presses Legba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raffington lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Raffington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raffington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raffington lands with a light punch inside.
Raffington manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shane Raffington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raffington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Legba avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Legba throws a head punch that misses.
Raffington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Raffington.
Raffington is working Legba over against the cage.
Raffington scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Raffington on the inside.
A hook to the body from Raffington.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raffington.
Legba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raffington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Legba or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raffington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raffington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Legbas head. #ROC#Legba is rocked!
Raffington tries a body shot but Legba blocks it. #T3#
Raffington lands with a short shot to the head.
Legba is still on wobbly legs! Can Raffington finish him?
Raffington digs a right hand into Legba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Legba's gas tank.
Legba seems to have recovered his senses.
Raffington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raffington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raffington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raffington can't find room to land a body shot as Legba controls the action.
Raffington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raffington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Raffington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Legba throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Raffington.
A nice left hand lands by Raffington.
Raffington scores with a shot to the side of Legba's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legba takes a shot to the head.
Raffington presses Legba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raffington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legba can do to turn this around?
Raffington lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raffington.
Raffington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raffington lands with a left to the head.
Legba throws a punch but it's blocked by Raffington.
Raffington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Raffington can't find room to land a body shot as Legba controls the action.
Legba throws a punch but it's blocked by Raffington.
A hook to the body from Raffington.
Raffington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Legbas head.
Legba blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Raffington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raffington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legba.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raffington.
Raffington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legba backwards.
Still in the clinch, Raffington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Legba prevents a body shot from Raffington.
Legba prevents a body shot from Raffington.
Legba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raffington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Legba tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raffington lands a nice uppercut.
Legba throws a head punch that misses.
Raffington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Legba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Raffington dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
A slow jab from Raffington misses its intended target.
Legba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raffington's head.
Legba tries to clinch but Raffington is having none of it.
Legba scores with a nice head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Raffington. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raffington.
Legba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raffington as he avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Raffington.
Legba misses with a left hand
and Raffington counters with a straight right hand.
Legba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legba checks a leg kick nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Legba there.
Raffington throws a leg kick but Legba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Legba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raffington works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Raffington misses its intended target.
Raffington misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffington throws a sloppy head kick and Legba moves out of range easily.
Papa Legba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Raffington misses. #T1#
Legba throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Legba shoots for a takedown but Raffington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slow jab from Legba misses its intended target.
Legba scores with a punch to the head.
Legba tries to clinch but Raffington is having none of it.
It looked like Raffington was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Legba.
Raffington connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Raffington.
Legba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Legba misses with an uppercut.
Raffington throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Legba checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Legba.
Legba fails to land the takedown.
Shane Raffington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Legba.
Raffington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Legba is looking to clinch. #T2#
Legba tries to clinch there but Raffington circles away.
Legba lands with a straight right. Raffington didn't see that one coming.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Legba.
Raffington throws a chopping leg kick but Legba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Legba blocks a jab.
Legba connects with a jab.
Shane Raffington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legba swings widly with a right hand
and Legba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Legba misses the target.
Raffington throws a jab when Legba was well out of range.
Legba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Legba scores with a nice right hand.
Legba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
Raffington explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Legba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raffington throws a head kick that Legba semi-blocks.
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legba.
Legba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
Raffington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Legba.
A quick step to the side and Raffington tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raffington looks to land a body kick but Legba moved away.
A little jabbing left from Legba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Raffington moves forwards but Legba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Legba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Legba blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legba. Raffington does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick from Raffington, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Raffington - just one landing.
Legba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shane Raffington is winning the standup battle so far.
Raffington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legba.
Legba scores with a body shot.
Raffington takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Legba misses with an uppercut. Raffington saw that one coming.
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raffington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raffington was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Legba avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Legba misses with a looping right.
Legba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raffington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Legba tries to clinch there but Raffington circles away. #T4#
Legba wants to clinch but Raffington slips to the side
and Raffington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Legbas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Raffington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raffington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raffington. That's going to slow Legba down.
A swing and a miss from Legba.
Legba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Legba tries to clinch up but Raffington circles away and keeps his distance.
Raffington throws the kick towards the body but Legba avoids it.
Raffington scores with a nice body kick.
Legba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Legba throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Legba.
Raffington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Legba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raffington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Legba connects with a right hand. Raffington shakes it off.

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 Shane Raffington.
Well Raffington 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 Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Raffington!
Our winner, Shane Raffington, 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: GAMMA#913 Papa v Raffington
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Raffington has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dambullah tries to work over Raffington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dambullah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raffington's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Dambullah.
Dambullah throws a punch but it's blocked by Raffington.
Raffington working aggressively here.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Dambullah.
Dambullah has had enough of the clinch but Raffington keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Raffington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dambullah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raffington's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Dambullah fails to land.
Dambullah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raffington backwards.
Raffington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dambullah. #BC#
Dambullah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dambullah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crunch! Raffington slams his shin into Dambullah's torso.
Dambullah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Dambullah throws a push kick but Raffington slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dambullah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Dambullah.
Raffington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raffington getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Dambullah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dambullah tries a low kick but Raffington avoids it.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dambullah moves away.
Raffington feints and then cracks Dambullah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dambullah down.
Raffington looks to score with a jab to the body but Dambullah is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dambullah.
Raffington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raffington takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dambullah lands a nice looking kick to the body. Raffington takes a step back to recover.
Dambullah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Raffington. That snapped Dambullah's head back.
Raffington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dambullah.
Dambullah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick there by Dambullah.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raffington on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Raffington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raffington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Raffington moves out of range of the body kick from Dambullah.
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Papa Moosh Dambullah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington cracks a nice hook into Dambullah's ribs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dambullah.
A low kick from Dambullah is predictable there
and Raffington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dambullah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dambullah misses with a left hand
and Raffington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dambullah!
Dambullah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab from Dambullah.
A nice leg kick from Raffington, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Dambullah misses. #T3#
Dambullah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dambullah blocks a jab.
Raffington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dambullah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dambullah scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Dambullah misses its intended target.
Dambullah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Raffington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Raffington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dambullah at a distance.
Dambullah misses with an uppercut.
Dambullah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Dambullah misses with a wild combination.
Raffington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dambullah scores with a body shot. #T4#
Dambullah throws a solid leg kick but Raffington takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dambullah.
Dambullah darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Raffington works Dambullah's body with 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!
Dambullah is looking to score with low kicks.
Raffington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raffington is looking to score with low kicks.
Dambullah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dambullah throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Raffington misses
and Dambullah counters with a nice body kick.
Raffington lands the left hand.
Dambullah wants to land a leg kick but Raffington is out of range.
Dambullah lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dambullah throws a sloppy head kick and Raffington moves out of range easily.
Dambullah wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Moosh Dambullah dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Raffington misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Dambullah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dambullah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dambullah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dambullah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dambullah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dambullah is looking to land body kicks.
Raffington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dambullah.
Dambullah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raffington. That did some damage!
A jab from Dambullah misses.
Dambullah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raffington circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dambullah in his tracks.
Raffington lands a really nice looking cross but Dambullah seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dambullah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raffington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dambullah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raffington can do to turn this around?
Dambullah takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T1#
Dambullah is looking to land body kicks.
Dambullah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raffington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Dambullah misses the target.
Dambullah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Dambullah.
Raffington lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Raffington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dambullah throws a big shot that misses.
Dambullah throws a body shot but no joy.
Raffington throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raffington checks a leg kick.
Raffington takes a swing at Dambullah's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Dambullah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dambullah. Raffington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raffington cracks a nice hook into Dambullah's ribs.
Dambullah moves out of range as Raffington throws a body kick. #T2#
Dambullah is looking to land body kicks.
Raffington flicks out a counter leg kick but Dambullah steps away.
Dambullah scores with a hook.
Raffington throws a sloppy head kick and Dambullah moves out of range easily.
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!
Dambullah lands a high kick!
Dambullah punishes Raffington's body with a nice straight punch.
Dambullah misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raffington.
Dambullah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raffington momentarily.
Dambullah misses with a looping right.
A cross from Raffington lands.
Raffington is looking to clinch.
Dambullah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dambullah looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Raffington avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Raffington connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dambullah. Dambullah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the body from Raffington misses
and Dambullah counters with a nice uppercut.
Raffington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dambullah throws a hook to the side of Raffington's head but Raffington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dambullah throws the kick towards the body but Raffington avoids it.
Dambullah staying out of range there.
Dambullah lunges at Raffington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raffington's hand.
Raffington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donk. Dambullah catches Raffington right on the button with a cross.
Raffington just misses with a punch to the body.
Dambullah tries to counter by clinching up but Raffington breaks away and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Dambullah misses.
Raffington misses with a body shot. #T4#
Dambullah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dambullah throws the kick towards the body but Raffington avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raffington 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.
Dambullah 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.
Raffington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raffington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dambullah.
It appears Dambullah was looking to counter with a kick there.
Raffington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Raffington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raffington has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dambullah.
Dambullah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dambullah throws a lazy right hand but Raffington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raffington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dambullah with a body shot.
Dambullah takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Dambullah takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice leg kick from Dambullah, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
Raffington gets tackled into the cage by Dambullah. Dambullah maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Moosh Dambullah dominated that second round.
That's time! Dambullah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
A jab from Dambullah misses.
Dambullah backing away here, and Raffington unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab lands there for Dambullah.
Raffington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dambullah blocks a head kick by Raffington.
Raffington lands a body shot.
Raffington misses with a looping left.
Raffington moves out of range as Dambullah throws a body kick.
Dambullah blocks a jab.
Dambullah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raffington.
Raffington misses with a right hand
and Dambullah counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dambullah's head backwards.
Raffington moves out of range of the strikes.
Raffington throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dambullah makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Raffington throws a body punch but Dambullah moves out of range. #T1#
Dambullah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raffington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raffington throws a looping overhand right but Dambullah ducks down to avoid it.
Dambullah tries to land a front kick but Raffington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dambullah moves out of range of the body kick.
Dambullah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Raffington throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dambullah scores with a jab to the head.
Raffington misses with a wild body shot.
Dambullah throws a low kick but Raffington moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Raffington there.
Dambullah's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Raffington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raffington misses with a body kick.
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Dambullah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dambullah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raffington's sensitive parts.
Raffington wants to land a leg kick but Dambullah is out of range.
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!
Raffington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raffington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raffington has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dambullah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raffington. That did some damage!
Raffington throws a low kick, looking for Dambullah's leg but Dambullah calmly moves out of range.
Raffington connects with a leg kick.
Raffington thuds his shin into the meat of Dambullah's side.
Nice shot lands for Raffington.
Dambullah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raffington. Raffington obviously looking to wear him down.
Dambullah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raffington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dambullah. #T3#
Dambullah wants to clinch.
Raffington steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Raffington looks to score with a jab to the body but Dambullah is just out of range.
Dambullah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dambullah scores with a decent looking hook.
Dambullah misses with a left hand
enabling Raffington to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick from Raffington lands but Dambullah takes it in his stride.
Dambullah throws out a powerful jab.
Raffington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dambullah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dambullah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raffington doesn't seem bothered though.
Dambullah connects with a leg kick.
Dambullah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raffington punishes Dambullah's body with a nice straight punch.
Papa Moosh Dambullah is winning the standup battle so far.
Raffington throws a head kick that misses
and Dambullah finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dambullah connects with a body shot that sends Raffington's belly button to the back.
Dambullah throws a leg kick but Raffington checks it.
Raffington needs to keep his hands up - Dambullah had a free shot at his head there.
Raffington wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dambullah 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.
Raffington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dambullah.
Raffington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dambullah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Raffington thows a body kick. Dambullah tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dambullah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dambullah manages to avoid it.
A big left from Dambullah misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Papa Moosh Dambullah did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
Dambullah misses with a wild body shot.
Raffington lands with a right hand.
Dambullah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dambullah is looking to counter punch.
Raffington moves out of range of the leg kick from Dambullah.
Dambullah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raffington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dambullah slips under a jab.
Raffington moves away from the strike by Dambullah.
Dambullah throws a leg kick which misses Raffington's front leg but catches the back leg as Raffington tries to avoid it.
Raffington throws a head kick but Dambullah moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah scores with the left hand. Raffington knows he should have avoided that one.
Decent striking displayed by Dambullah there.
Raffington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raffington avoids the head kick by Dambullah.
Raffington throws a lazy right hand but Dambullah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Dambullah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raffington throws a head kick but Dambullah moves out of range.
Dambullah throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dambullah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dambullah throws a poor cross that misses
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut.
Raffington checks a leg kick.
Raffington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raffington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dambullah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
A little jabbing left from Raffington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dambullah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raffington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dambullah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dambullah on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dambullah throws a lazy right hand but Raffington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raffington throws a push kick but Dambullah slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Raffington lands with a right hand.
Raffington sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dambullah walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raffington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dambullah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffington.
Raffington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raffington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raffington checks the leg kick.
Dambullah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dambullah tries to land a leg kick but Raffington saw it coming and moves away.
Raffington was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dambullah misses with a hook. Raffington ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raffington. Dambullah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dambullah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raffington tries to land a leg kick but Dambullah saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dambullah.
Raffington lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dambullah feints and then cracks Raffington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raffington down.
Dambullah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dambullah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raffington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab by Dambullah.
A good leg kick by Dambullah.
Raffington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dambullah.
Raffington looks to score with a jab to the body but Dambullah is just out of range.
Dambullah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raffington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raffington lands a nice shot to the body.
Raffington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raffington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Raffington misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raffington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dambullah.
Dambullah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dambullah thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Raffington.
Raffington misses with a body kick.
Dambullah tried to counter with a leg kick but Raffington avoided it.
Dambullah lands a nice looking kick to the body. Raffington takes a step back to recover.
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dambullah manages to avoid it.
Raffington misses with a body shot
and Dambullah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dambullah jabs Raffington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dambullah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dambullah throws a wild body kick that Raffington sees coming a mile off.
Raffington lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Moosh Dambullah had his way with Shane Raffington in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Dambullah scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Raffington misses its intended target.
Dambullah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raffington's sensitive parts.
Dambullah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dambullah!
A low kick from Raffington misses
and Dambullah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Dambullah. #CL#
Dambullah darts in and clinches Raffington up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Dambullah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Dambullah.
Raffington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dambullah's elbow.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dambullah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dambullah lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Dambullah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raffington is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Dambullah.
Dambullah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dambullah.
Raffington prevents a body shot from Dambullah.
Raffington working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dambullah.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dambullah.
Raffington lands with a short shot to the head.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dambullah tries to work over Raffington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dambullah working aggressively here.
Dambullah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raffington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Dambullah has Raffington pushed against the cage.
Dambullah working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raffington. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dambullah blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Dambullah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raffington's elbow.
Dambullah misses with a body punch.
Dambullah misses with a punch on the inside.
Dambullah blocks an uppercut.
Raffington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Papa Moosh Dambullah has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Raffington.
A short right from Raffington.
Raffington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dambullahs head.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Dambullah.
A shot in the inside from Raffington.
A head punch on the inside from Dambullah fails to land.
Raffington misses with the head strike.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Dambullah avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Raffington fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raffington.
Dambullah tries to throw a body punch but Raffington avoids it by throwing Dambullah back against the cage.
Raffington scores with a shot to the side of Dambullah's head. #T3#
Dambullah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Raffington can't find room to land a body shot as Dambullah controls the action.
Raffington presses Dambullah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Raffington fails to land.
Dambullah lands a hook that snaps the head of Raffington backwards.
Dambullah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raffington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dambullah backwards.
Dambullah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shane Raffington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dambullah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington blocks a body shot from Dambullah.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dambullah presses Raffington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raffington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dambullah backwards.
Dambullah tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it.
Raffington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington misses with a punch on the inside.
Dambullah lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dambullah blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Dambullah will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Raffington up against the cage.#T4#
Raffington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dambullah scores with a shot to the side of Raffington's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dambullah lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Dambullah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dambullah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raffington's elbow.
Raffington misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Raffington on the inside.
Dambullah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dambullah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dambullah tries to throw a body punch but Raffington avoids it by throwing Dambullah back against the cage.
Raffington throws a head punch that misses.
Dambullah throws a punch but it's blocked by Raffington.
Dambullah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raffington backwards.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dambullah's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Dambullah.
Papa Moosh Dambullah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dambullah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

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 Papa Moosh Dambullah.
Well Dambullah 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Moosh Dambullah!
Papa Moosh Dambullah retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Papa Moosh Dambullah 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: GAMMA#910 Daughtrey v Mario
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Bhullar scores with a hook.
Bhullar shoots in and drives through. Raffington sprawls well.
Bhullar jabs Raffington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raffington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bhullar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Raffington backs up against the cage.
Bhullar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bhullar throws a looping overhand right but Raffington ducks down to avoid it.
Bhullar looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Bhullar throws an off balance right hand
and Raffington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bhullar lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bhullar is out of range and Raffington settles back down. #TD2#
Raffington gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bhullar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Raffington wants to stand but Bhullar is controlling the position.
Raffington pulls Bhullar in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Raffington has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bhullar looking to pass the guard.
Bhullar won't allow Raffington to sweep him here.
Bhullar trying to control but Raffington is working from the bottom.
Raffington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Raffington wants to sweep here but Bhullar controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bhullar moves out of range of the body kick from Raffington.
Bhullar works Raffington's body with a nice hook.
Bhullar lands a jab to Raffington's midsection.
Nice body punch from Bhullar.
Bhullar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bhullar defending well as Raffington loads up on a big left hand.
Raffington tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bhullar. Raffington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raffington takes one to the side of the head.
Bhullar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bhullar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bhullar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raffington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bhullar.
Bhullar digs a good body shot into Raffington's ribs.
Shane Raffington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bhullar misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Raffington scores with a leg kick.
Raffington throws an overhand right that lands on Bhullar's shoulder, as Bhullar tries to avoid the shot.
Bhullar has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL#
Raffington moves into the clinch.
Bhullar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raffington working aggressively here.
Raffington working aggressively here.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raffington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raffington misses with the head strike.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Bhullar.
Raffington pushes Bhullar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raffington.
Raffington misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bhullar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raffington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bhullar takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Raffington pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Raffington fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bhullar is out of range.
Bhullar throws a hook to the side of Raffington's head but Raffington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raffington misses with a leg kick
letting Bhullar counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bhullar throws a jab when Raffington was well out of range.
Raffington throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bhullar.
Raffington's corner calls for a 1-2. Raffington obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Raffington misses.
Bhullar swings for the body but Raffington moves out of range.
Bhullar just misses with a punch to the body.
Bhullar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bhullar scores with a shot to the body.
Bhullar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raffington under the eye.
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bhullar misses with an uppercut. Raffington saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arjan Bhullar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Raffington connects with a body shot.
Bhullar looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Raffington throws the left hand but Bhullar avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Bhullar misses.
Raffington slips a jab and a cross from Bhullar.
Raffington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bhullar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Raffington rather than just go for the knockout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raffington.
Raffington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bhullars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bhullar throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Raffington to counter with a crisp jab.
Bhullar looks to throw the jab but Raffington is out of range.
Bhullar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Raffington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raffington lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bhullar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raffington.
Raffington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bhullar's head backwards.
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bhullar manages to avoid it.#T1#
Bhullar takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Raffington, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bhullar takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Bhullar takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Raffington connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bhullar lands a jab.
Bhullar throws a body shot but no joy.
Bhullar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raffington.
A telegraphed right hand from Bhullar misses the target.
Bhullar misses with a shot to the body
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raffington.
Bhullar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raffington.
Bhullar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Raffington misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Bhullar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bhullar throws out a counter right but Raffington avoids it with no problem.
Raffington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bhullar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#Bhullar is rocked!
Raffington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bhullar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raffington can pounce on him.
Raffington misses with a body punch
and Bhullar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bhullar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Bhullar scores with a jab. Raffington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Raffington misses.
Bhullar is looking for the big counter here.
Raffington throws a lazy right hand but Bhullar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raffington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bhullar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raffington.
Raffington with the inside leg kick.
Bhullar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Raffington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Raffington throws a front kick aimed at Bhullar's knee but Bhullar avoids it well.
Bhullar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bhullar misses with a wild body shot.
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bhullar.
Raffington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raffington looks for the body kick but Bhullar saw that one coming.
Bhullar lands with a right hand.
Bhullar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raffington throws a lazy uppercut
and Bhullar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raffington throws a leg kick but Bhullar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bhullar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bhullar misses with a hook.
Raffington scores with a sloppy right hand. Bhullar should have avoided that one.
Raffington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bhullar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffington takes one to the side of the head.
Raffington attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bhullar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raffington counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bhullar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arjan Bhullar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bhullar digs a good body shot into Raffington's ribs.
Raffington lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Bhullar misses.
A jab from Raffington does it's job there.
Bhullar is still on wobbly legs! Can Raffington finish him?
Raffington bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bhullar seems to have recovered his senses.
Bhullar is breathing heavily.
Raffington cracks Bhullar with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bhullar tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Raffington pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bhullar is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Raffington!
Shane Raffington was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GAMMA#906 Hiro v Clark
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Raffington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dambullah can pounce on him.
A punch lands to the side of Dambullah 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Raffington 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.
Good leg kick by Raffington.
Dambullah walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Raffington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dambullah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Raffington looks to land a body kick but Dambullah moved away.
Dambullah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dambullah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dambullah pushes Raffington away with a front kick.
Raffington throws a shot from downtown. Dambullah moves away and avoids it.
Dambullah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Raffington scores with a body shot.
Dambullah sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Raffington.
Raffington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dambullah has time to react.
Dambullah avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Dambullah throws a series of strikes that have Raffington backpedaling. #T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Dambullah.
Dambullah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Raffington looks to land a left hand but Dambullah moved out of range nicely.
Dambullah blocks a low kick nicely.
Dambullah wants to slow Raffington down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Raffington clinches up against the cage.
Dambullah misses with the head strike.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raffington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dambullah tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Dambullah.
Raffington tries a body shot but Dambullah blocks it.
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dambullah's elbow.
Raffington blocking some punches.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Dambullah manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Raffington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raffington throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Dambullah misses with some punches.
Dambullah swings wildly with an uppercut but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dambullah lands with a right to the head.
Raffington misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Dambullah avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Dambullah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dambullah blocks an uppercut.
Dambullah misses with some punches.
Raffington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dambullah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raffington's elbow.
Dambullah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dambullah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raffington throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Raffington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raffington lands a head shot.
Raffington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raffington takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dambullah blocks the body kick.
Dambullah throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range. #T3#
Raffington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dambullah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Dambullah's head but Dambullah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dambullah tests Raffington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Raffington misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dambullah, as that shot connected.
Dambullah looks to throw the jab but Raffington is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Raffington!
Raffington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dambullah throws out a loose jab but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffington looks to land a right hand but Dambullah moved out of range.
Good work by Raffington as he checks the leg kick.
Raffington misses with a kick to the body
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Raffington misses. #T4#
Dambullah fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raffington checks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dambullah moves away.
Dambullah thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dambullah misses with a wild body shot.
Raffington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dambullah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dambullah. That's going to slow Raffington down.
Raffington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raffington is looking to chop away at Dambullah's legs.
Raffington ducks right into an uppercut from Dambullah.
Dambullah throws a big shot that misses.
Raffington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raffington slips a straight right by Dambullah.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington moves out of range of the body kick from Dambullah.
Papa Moosh Dambullah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington throws out a loose jab but Dambullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dambullah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dambullah stuns Raffington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raffington throws a chopping leg kick but Dambullah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dambullah is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Raffington.
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 Papa Moosh Dambullah will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dambullah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dambullah's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raffington under the eye.
Dambullah lands a nice hook to Raffington's body. Raffington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Dambullah.
Raffington works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good work by Dambullah as he checks the leg kick.
Dambullah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dambullah throws a leg kick but Raffington checks it.
Raffington lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dambullah's sensitive parts.
Raffington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dambullah.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dambullah, as that shot connected.
Raffington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dambullah was well out of range. Poor timing from Raffington.
Dambullah scores with a hook.
Dambullah scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raffington in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raffington lands a glancing blow to the side of Dambullah's head.
Dambullah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raffington is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Raffington tries to land a front kick but Dambullah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dambullah throws a leg kick
and Raffington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raffington throws a body kick that misses.
Raffington blocks the body kick.
Raffington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dambullah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raffington momentarily.
That kick from Dambullah tenderised Raffington's leg. Raffington is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raffington throws a push kick but Dambullah slaps the foot to one side.
Dambullah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Raffington slips under a jab from Dambullah.
Raffington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dambullah was well out of range. Poor timing from Raffington.
Raffington connects with a body shot that sends Dambullah's belly button to the back.
Raffington tries to move into range but Dambullah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dambullah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Raffington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dambullah jabs at Raffington's body.
Dambullah 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.
Nice cross by Dambullah.
A big left from Raffington misses.
Dambullah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raffington.
Raffington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dambullah lands a nice hook to Raffington's body. Raffington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dambullah fakes the leg kick and cracks Raffington in the body.
Dambullah tries to score with a low kick but Raffington moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Dambullah misses the target.
Raffington connects with an inside leg kick.
Raffington with the inside leg kick.
Dambullah misses with a kick to the body
and Dambullah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raffington checks the leg kick.
Papa Moosh Dambullah is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Dambullah throws a low kick but Raffington avoids it.
Raffington only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good leg kick by Dambullah.
Raffington has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dambullah.
Dambullah misses with a low kick.
Dambullah keeps Raffington at a distance using the push kick.
Dambullah throws a wild body kick that Raffington sees coming a mile off.
Raffington lands with a good body shot.
Raffington staying out of range there.
Dambullah checks a low kick from Raffington.
Dambullah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raffington momentarily.
Dambullah staying out of range there.
Raffington moves out of range as Dambullah throws a body kick.
Dambullah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dambullah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot by Dambullah.#T4#
Dambullah is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raffington blocks a head kick by Dambullah.
Raffington connects with an inside leg kick.
Raffington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dambullah to score with a decent uppercut.
Dambullah throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
Raffington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dambullah can pounce on him.
Raffington tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dambullah is looking to land body kicks.
Dambullah takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Raffington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dambullah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raffington misses with a jab to the body
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raffington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dambullah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raffington misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Moosh Dambullah dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Raffington looks to land a right hand but Dambullah moved out of range.
Dambullah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dambullah moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Dambullah finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dambullah scores with a jab.
A big left from Dambullah misses.
Raffington walks into a straight right hand from Dambullah.
Raffington has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dambullah. Raffington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raffington connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dambullah. Dambullah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Raffington drops his hands momentarily and Dambullah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Dambullah throws a lazy head kick
and Raffington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dambullah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raffington.
Dambullah misses with a kick 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!
Dambullah loads up on a big right hand but Raffington slips the punch.#T1#
Raffington throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raffington.
Raffington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dambullah can pounce on him.
Raffington throws a head kick but Dambullah moves out of range.
Dambullah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dambullah with a hook.
Raffington looks to land a left hand but Dambullah moved out of range nicely.
Dambullah is looking to counter punch.
Dambullah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raffington throws a big shot that misses.
Raffington throws out a loose jab but Dambullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Dambullah.
Raffington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington throws a sloppy head kick and Dambullah moves out of range easily.
Dambullah lands with a straight right. Raffington didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Dambullah throws a looping overhand right but Raffington ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Raffington. Beautiful body shot.
Dambullah thumps Raffington with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sloppy strikes from Raffington. Those never looked like landing.
Raffington throws a right hand that misses
and Dambullah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raffington throws a leg kick
letting Dambullah counter with a right hand.
Dambullah checks a low kick from Raffington.
Dambullah scores with a punch to the head.
Raffington cracks Dambullah with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dambullah throws a hook but Raffington blocks it.
Raffington wants to land a leg kick but Dambullah is out of range.
Dambullah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raffington defending well as Dambullah loads up on a big left hand.
Raffington scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Raffington scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dambullah throws out a powerful jab.
Dambullah looks to land a right hand but Raffington moved out of range.
Raffington throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dambullah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Dambullah.
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dambullah jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dambullah throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Raffington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raffington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dambullah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raffington looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dambullah is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dambullah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington throws a jab when Dambullah was well out of range.#T4#
A big left from Dambullah misses.
Dambullah loads up on a big right hand but Raffington slips the punch.
Dambullah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington throws a lazy body kick
and Dambullah counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dambullah throws the left hand but Raffington avoids the punch easily.
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dambullah.
Dambullah misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Dambullah.
Raffington finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big right from Dambullah misses.
Dambullah misses with a low kick as Raffington jumps back.
Raffington connects with a leg kick.
Raffington walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dambullah checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raffington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Papa Moosh Dambullah did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Dambullah lands a nice looking body shot.
Dambullah jabs Raffington right on the nose. Raffington blinks but takes it well.
Dambullah looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Raffington flicks out a counter leg kick but Dambullah steps away.
Dambullah swings widly with a right hand
and Raffington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Raffington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dambullah was well out of range. Poor timing from Raffington.
Dambullah stuns Raffington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raffington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dambullah scores with a body shot.
Dambullah connects with a nice looking jab.
Dambullah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raffington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dambullah.
Dambullah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raffington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dambullah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Dambullah misses its target.#T1#
Dambullah takes one to the chin there.
Dambullah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dambullah misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Raffington misses
and Dambullah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raffington slips a jab from Dambullah.
Raffington appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dambullah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dambullah looks to land a combination but Raffington avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dambullah.
Dambullah avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Dambullah appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Raffington, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dambullah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raffington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dambullah 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.#T2#
Raffington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Dambullah.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dambullah.
Raffington throws out a loose jab but Dambullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dambullah scores with a kick to the body.
Dambullah throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Raffington slips under a jab.
Raffington steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dambullah.
Dambullah moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Raffington.
Dambullah misses with a hook. Raffington ducked under it nicely.
Dambullah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raffington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raffington scores with a nice head shot.
Raffington throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dambullah.
Dambullah sizes up Raffington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dambullah manages to avoid it.
Raffington thows a body kick. Dambullah tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dambullah fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raffington is out of range.
Dambullah misses with a hook. Raffington ducked under it nicely.
Dambullah lands a jab-cross combination.
Raffington sizes up Dambullah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dambullah thuds his right hand into Raffington's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raffington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dambullah.
Dambullah lands a nice looking body kick.
A big left from Raffington misses.
Dambullah lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dambullah lands a nice looking body shot.
Raffington throws a lazy right hand but Dambullah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raffington connects with a looping right hand.
Raffington throws a leg kick but Dambullah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dambullah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raffington throws a body punch but Dambullah moves out of range.
Dambullah slips a jab from Raffington.
Raffington has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dambullah.
Raffington throws a lazy right hand but Dambullah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dambullah moves away.
Dambullah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dambullah throws a body kick that misses
and Raffington counters with a thumping low kick.
Dambullah thows a body kick. Raffington tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dambullah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dambullah.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Moosh Dambullah had his way with Shane Raffington in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Raffington connects with an inside leg kick.
Raffington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dambullah throws a body kick that misses.
Raffington on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raffington sizes up Dambullah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dambullah lands with a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raffington checks a leg kick.
Dambullah jabs Raffington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dambullah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raffington's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Raffington has managed to clinch.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Dambullah.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Raffington scores with a shot to the side of Dambullah's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dambullah. #T1#
Raffington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shane Raffington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dambullah tries to work over Raffington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dambullah misses with a body punch.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Dambullah avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Raffington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dambullah tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it.
Raffington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raffington is leaning against Dambullah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dambullah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raffington backwards. #BC2#
Raffington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raffington works the jab nicely.
Dambullah defending well as Raffington loads up on a big left hand.
Raffington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dambullah.
Dambullah looks to land a left hand but Raffington moved out of range nicely.
Dambullah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dambullah moves out of range of the body kick from Raffington.
Raffington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Dambullah throws a leg kick
and Raffington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dambullah thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dambullah moves away.
Raffington throws a low kick but Dambullah avoids it.
Raffington throws the kick towards the body but Dambullah avoids it.
Dambullah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dambullah throws a hook to the side of Raffington's head but Raffington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raffington slips under a jab.
Dambullah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raffington doesn't seem bothered though.
That kick from Raffington tenderised Dambullah's leg. Dambullah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raffington wants to land a leg kick but Dambullah is out of range.
Raffington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raffington 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. #T3#
Dambullah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Dambullah throws a right hand that misses
and Raffington counters with a right hand to the body.
Dambullah moves away from the strike by Raffington.
Raffington connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raffington throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dambullah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shane Raffington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dambullah connects with a nice looking jab.
Raffington stuns Dambullah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raffington misses with a kick to the body.
Dambullah delivers a nice body kick.
Raffington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dambullah was well out of range. Poor timing from Raffington.
Dambullah tries to land a body kick
and Raffington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raffington ducks right into an uppercut from Dambullah.
Dambullah moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raffington misses with a hook.
Dambullah misses with a body shot.
Raffington throws a body shot but no joy.
Raffington has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dambullah.
Dambullah misses with a hook. Raffington ducked under it nicely.
Raffington misses with an uppercut. Dambullah saw that one coming.
Dambullah throws a head kick but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raffington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dambullah throws a head kick that half lands.
A shot to the liver by Raffington. Beautiful body shot.
Raffington motions for Dambullah to come forward. Raffington throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papa Moosh Dambullah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raffington lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shane Raffington.
I think Dambullah 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Moosh Dambullah!
Papa Moosh Dambullah retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Papa Moosh Dambullah 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: GAMMA#901 Turillo v Joosep
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Raffington connects with a looping right hand.
Newton slips a straight right by Raffington.
Raffington swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Newton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raffington on the side of the head.
A jab from Raffington misses.
Newton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Raffington sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Newton forces Raffington back against the cage and clinches.
Raffington lands with a left to the head.
Raffington throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Raffington fails to land.
Newton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington cracks Newton with a nice body shot.
Newton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Raffington lands with a short shot to the head.
Newton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raffington backwards.
A hook to the body from Raffington.
Raffington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Newton on the inside. #BC2#
Raffington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Newton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Raffington was covering up waiting for the punch and Newton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Raffington has Newton pulled in close to control his posture.
Raffington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newton is one step ahead there. #T1#
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Newton has gone for a leg lock! Raffington slips out almost immediately though and dives into Newton's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Newton working for a triangle but Raffington defends it easily.
Raffington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Newton is looking for a triangle but Raffington pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Newton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raffington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raffington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Newton working for a triangle but Raffington defends it easily. #T2##SUB#
Raffington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raffington has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.
Raffington is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Newton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Raffington defends well.#SUB#
Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Raffington is aware though and is defending well.
Raffington won't allow Newton to sweep him here. #SUB#
Newton working for a triangle but Raffington defends it easily.
Raffington preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raffington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Raffington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Raffington's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Raffington wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
Newton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raffington controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Newton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Raffington defends well.
Newton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Raffington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Newton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Raffington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Newton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Newton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Raffington uses it to pass to side control.
Raffington controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shane Raffington will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Newton lands a nice looking body shot.
Newton throws out a powerful jab.
Nice cross by Raffington.
A leg kick checked by Newton.
Newton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Raffington's head backwards.
Raffington scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Newton looks to throw the jab but Raffington is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Raffington, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffington dips to his left and cracks Newton with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick lands from Raffington.
A jab from Newton does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton scores with the left hand. Raffington knows he should have avoided that one.
Raffington looks to land a right hand but Newton moved out of range.
Newton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Newton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raffington now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Newton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raffington. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newton lands with a good body shot.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Raffington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Newton takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Raffington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Newton lands with a nice body punch.
Newton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Raffington as he jumps to the side.
Newton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut.
Newton with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newton lands with a good body shot.#T2#
A lazy left from Raffington finds it's target.
Newton scores with a jab to the body.
Raffington lands with a kick to the ribs.
Newton lands a nice shot that snaps Raffington's head back.
Raffington tests Newton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Newton slips under a jab from Raffington.
Raffington is looking to land body kicks.
Shane Raffington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newton scores with a jab.
A cross from Raffington lands.
Raffington with a nice calf kick.
Raffington walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Newton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raffington but Raffington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raffington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Newton swings widly with a right hand
and Raffington counters with a slapping leg kick.
Raffington scores with a jab.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt
and Raffington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Raffington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Shane Raffington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raffington misses with a body kick.#KD2#
Raffington cracks Newton with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Newton looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Raffington finish him? #ROC2#Newton is rocked!
Newton is looking to wear down Raffington with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it.
Oh Newton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Newton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Raffington counters with a huge left! Newton is in big trouble! He's backing up but Raffington isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Newton from any more damage. A dominating finish by Raffington!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Raffington!
Shane Raffington decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GAMMA#898 MacArthur v Turilo
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Good work by Mitchell as he checks the leg kick.
Mitchell attempts a counter takedown but Raffington avoids it well and moves away.
Mitchell misses with a wild body shot.
Raffington feints a counter leg kick.
Mitchell takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Raffington misses the target.
Mitchell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Raffington sprawls and moves away.
Mitchell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#It looks like Travis Mitchell has been cut.
Raffington cracks Mitchell with an open hand slap.
Mitchell is looking to clinch but Raffington is avoiding it.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Mitchell's head but Mitchell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raffington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell misses with a right hand
and Raffington counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Mitchell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell tries to work over Raffington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitchell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raffington pushes Mitchell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mitchell is trying to stall.
Raffington misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitchell. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Raffington as the two fighters clinch.
Raffington lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raffington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raffington.
Raffington lands a body shot.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Raffington.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitchell's elbow.
Raffington blocking some punches.
Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as Raffington controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Raffington.
Raffington tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mitchells head.
Mitchell blocks an uppercut.
Raffington prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
A short right from Raffington 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!
A nice left hand lands by Raffington.
Raffington lands a shoulder strike.
Raffington lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#Travis Mitchell's cut is getting worse.
We've been hearing reports that Mitchell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Raffington pushes Mitchell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Raffington is leaning against Mitchell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raffington lands a shot to the body.
Raffington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
A short right from Raffington on the inside.
Raffington will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mitchell up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Raffington. #BC2#
Raffington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Raffington lands a big head kick that sends Mitchell tumbling to the mat! Raffington takes a step backwards and waves Mitchell back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Mitchell is rocked!
Travis Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Raffington feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mitchell sprawling to the canvas! Mitchell rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Raffington finish him?!
Oh Mitchell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mitchell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Raffington counters with a nice leg kick.
Raffington drops Mitchell with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Mitchell! Raffington dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Raffington!
After winning the bout, Shane Raffington thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#894 MacArthur v Whymer
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Raffington 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Costa or perhaps it was just good defense by Raffington, which made it look bad.
Raffington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Costa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raffington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Costa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A big left from Costa misses.
Raffington now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Costa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raffington to score with a decent uppercut.
Costa connects with a single shot there.
Raffington throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raffington has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Raffington as Costa shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Raffington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Costa connects with a looping right hand.
Raffington tries a low kick but Costa avoids it.
Costa walks into a straight right hand from Raffington.#T1#
Raffington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Costa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Raffington pushes Costa off and gets back to his feet.
Santiago Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raffington lands a nice shot that snaps Costa's head back.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Costa shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa throws out a loose jab but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raffington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raffington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Costa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Costa misses with a looping left.
Costa tries to clinch but Raffington moves out of range.
Costa shoots in for a double leg but Raffington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.#T2#
Raffington takes one to the chin there.
Costa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raffington. Raffington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Costa stalks Raffington and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Raffington's face. Raffington staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Costa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Raffington quickly recovers to half guard.

Raffington makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Danga de danga de dang - Costa scores with a four punch combination!
Costa has his takedown stuffed
and Raffington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Costa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Raffington lands a jab to the nose.
Costa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffington with a nice cross.
Shane Raffington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raffington looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Raffington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raffington with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Costa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raffington as he avoids it easily.
Raffington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Costa digs a good body shot into Raffington's ribs.
Costa tries for a takedown but Raffington circles away easily
and Raffington counters with a straight right hand.
Costa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raffington's waist but Raffington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Costa off to one side. #TD#
Costa shoots in and gets a takedown into Raffington's guard.
Raffington seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Costa preventing the sweep.
Costa wants to control from the top but Raffington keeps moving. #T4#
Costa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raffington is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Raffington is pulling down on Costa's head. It's preventing any offense from Costa, at least for the moment.
Costa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington moves out of range of the strikes.
Costa throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
Raffington throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shane Raffington will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Costa or perhaps it was just good defense by Raffington, which made it look bad.
A nice side step and Raffington releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Costa misses with a body shot.
Costa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Costa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Costa misses with a double jab.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Costa misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa looks to land a right hand but Raffington moved out of range.
Costa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Santiago Costa is winning the standup battle so far.
Raffington throws a looping overhand right but Costa ducks down to avoid it.
Costa takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Costa misses with a body punch
and Raffington counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Raffington lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raffington throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A combination from Costa does no damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Costa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raffington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Costa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Costa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Costa takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Raffington attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Costa slips under a jab from Raffington.
Costa feinted with a counter takedown.
Costa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Raffington misses.
Costa misses with an uppercut.
Raffington throws out a counter right but Costa avoids it with no problem.
Costa throws a right hand that Raffington ducks under and follows up with a left that Raffington also avoids with ease.#T2#
Raffington misses with a wild body shot.
Raffington takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raffington missing with a left hand there. Costa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Raffington has knocked Costa down with a huge combo! Raffington steps away and waves a wobbly Costa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Raffington connects with an inside leg kick.
Raffington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Costa has time to react.
Costa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raffington.#ROC2#Costa is rocked!
Raffington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck for Costa with that takedown attempt.
Costa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oh Costa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raffington connects with a leg kick.
Costa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raffington counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Raffington!
Shane Raffington decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GAMMA#891 Spud v Wrexham
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Dambullah misses with a body kick.
Dambullah lands a slapping body shot.
Dambullah misses with a low kick.
Raffington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dambullah finds it's way round the side to connect with Raffington's head.
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raffington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dambullah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dambullah looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Raffington raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Raffington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raffington looks to score with a jab to the body but Dambullah is just out of range.
Raffington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dambullah throws a looping overhand right but Raffington ducks down to avoid it.
Dambullah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raffington takes a swing at Dambullah's ribcage but misses.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dambullah moves away.
Raffington getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dambullah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Raffington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington swings for the body but Dambullah moves out of range.
Dambullah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Raffington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dambullah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raffington throws a jab when Dambullah was well out of range.
Dambullah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raffington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raffington counters with a body kick.
Dambullah walks forward, straight into a front kick from Raffington.
Dambullah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dambullah thows a body kick. Raffington tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A low kick lands for Dambullah.
Raffington misses with a hook. Dambullah ducked under it nicely.
Raffington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dambullah.
Dambullah checks a leg kick.
Dambullah looks for the body kick but Raffington saw that one coming.
Raffington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raffington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dambullah throws a solid leg kick but Raffington takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dambullah.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raffington. Dambullah does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Raffington throws a jab but it's blocked by Dambullah.
A counter left hand to the body from Dambullah misses its target.
A leg kick checked by Raffington.
Dambullah thumps Raffington with a low kick.
Dambullah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dambullah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dambullah looks for the body kick but Raffington saw that one coming.
Dambullah with a nice calf kick.
Raffington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Raffington misses the jab.
Raffington looks for the body kick but Dambullah saw that one coming.
Dambullah misses with a looping right.
Dambullah jabs Raffington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raffington moves away from the strike by Dambullah.
Dambullah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dambullah tries to land a front kick but Raffington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Dambullah backs off Raffington throws a huge counter combo but Dambullah manages to avoid it all.
Dambullah checks a low kick from Raffington.
Dambullah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raffington slips a jab from Dambullah.#T3#
Raffington connects with a nice looking jab.
Dambullah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raffington.
Raffington throws a big shot that misses.
Dambullah misses with a looping left.
Raffington misses the shot to the body.
Dambullah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Raffington misses with a body punch
and Dambullah finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dambullah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Raffington misses with a body kick.
Raffington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dambullah.
Raffington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dambullah.
Dambullah lands with a straight right. Raffington didn't see that one coming.
Nice cross by Dambullah.
Dambullah throws out a loose jab but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dambullah walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dambullah 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!
Dambullah throws a low kick but Raffington moves out of range easily. #T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Raffington checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dambullah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Raffington.
Raffington tries to clinch up.
Dambullah tests Raffington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dambullah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good work by Raffington as he checks the leg kick.
Raffington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dambullah throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington misses with a wild body shot.
Dambullah throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Dambullah 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.
Dambullah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dambullah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffington.
Raffington looks to land a right hand but Dambullah moved out of range.
Raffington throws a hook but Dambullah blocks it.
Dambullah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Papa Moosh Dambullah will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dambullah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raffington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raffington moves away from the strike by Dambullah.
Raffington scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raffington jabs Dambullah right on the nose. Dambullah blinks but takes it well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dambullah crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Raffington - the referee stops the clock and Dambullah gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Raffington. Dambullah manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Raffington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raffington is looking to score with low kicks.
Raffington moves out of range of the strikes.
Dambullah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raffington momentarily.
Papa Moosh Dambullah is winning the standup battle so far.
Raffington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dambullah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raffington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raffington wants to clinch up but Dambullah keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Dambullah.
Raffington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raffington lands a nice looking body shot.
Raffington takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Dambullah misses. #T1#
Raffington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Raffington backs away, Dambullah returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dambullah throws out a loose jab but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dambullah moves out of range as Raffington strikes.
A jab from Dambullah misses.
Raffington only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Raffington connects with a single shot there.
Dambullah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dambullah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dambullah throws a leg kick
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut.
Dambullah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raffington.
Raffington lands the left hand.
Raffington throws a low kick but Dambullah moves out of range easily.
Raffington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raffington throws a body shot but no joy.
Raffington throws a leg kick but Dambullah moved away.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Dambullah's head but Dambullah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Dambullah misses the target.
Dambullah lands a head kick. Raffington smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
Raffington missing with a left hand there. Dambullah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Raffington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Raffington slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Raffington misses its intended target.
Raffington blocks a low kick nicely.
Dambullah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dambullah misses with a kick to the body.
Raffington throws the left hand but Dambullah avoids the punch easily.
Raffington checks a leg kick.
Raffington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dambullah slips a straight right by Raffington.
Raffington connects with a body shot that sends Dambullah's belly button to the back.
Raffington looks to land a right hand but Dambullah moved out of range.
Dambullah is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Raffington as he connects with a hook.
Dambullah tries to work over Raffington's front leg with a kick but Raffington checks it.
Raffington feints a counter leg kick.
Raffington tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dambullah is able to avoid easily.
Dambullah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raffington is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raffington, as that shot connected.
Raffington tries to clinch but Dambullah moves out of range.
Dambullah takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Dambullah throws out a loose jab but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dambullah blocks a leg kick.
Dambullah feints and then cracks Raffington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raffington down.
Raffington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dambullah checks the leg kick.
Dambullah lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Raffington throws a body kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Dambullah.
Raffington getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raffington moves out of range of the body kick.
Dambullah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Dambullah.
Raffington loads up on a big right hand but Dambullah slips the punch.
Dambullah avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Dambullah lands a jab to the head.
Raffington throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raffington looks to throw the jab but Dambullah is out of range.
Dambullah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raffington. That did some damage!
Raffington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dambullah on the side of the head.
Raffington throws a body shot but no joy.
Dambullah moves out of range of the strikes.
Dambullah misses with an uppercut.
Dambullah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dambullah is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dambullah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dambullah.
Raffington throws out a loose jab but Dambullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dambullah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raffington. That did some damage!
Dambullah lands with a shot to the body.
Dambullah thumps Raffington with a low kick.
Raffington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shane Raffington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Raffington misses with a hook
and Dambullah counters with a left to the body.
Raffington throws a body shot but no joy.
Raffington misses with a body kick.
Raffington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dambullah.
Dambullah misses with a kick to the body.
Raffington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dambullah looks to throw the jab but Raffington is out of range.
Raffington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dambullah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Dambullah tests Raffington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dambullah scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raffington in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Raffington missing with a left hand there. Dambullah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Raffington.
Dambullah scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Raffington moves out of range of the strikes.
Raffington misses with a lunging right hand
and Dambullah counters with a leg kick.
Raffington throws a jab when Dambullah was well out of range.
Dambullah fires out a quick counter leg kick but Raffington just manages to avoid it.
Dambullah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dambullah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raffington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raffington slips a jab from Dambullah.
Dambullah throws a leg kick which misses Raffington's front leg but catches the back leg as Raffington tries to avoid it.
Raffington tried to score with a low kick but Dambullah checks it.
Raffington connects with a jab.
Dambullah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dambullah connects with a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dambullah crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Raffington - the referee stops the clock and Dambullah gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Raffington. Dambullah manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dambullah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
A jab from Dambullah misses.
Dambullah is looking to chop away at Raffington's legs.
Raffington misses with a hook. Dambullah ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Dambullah misses with a right hand
and Raffington counters with a straight right hand.
Dambullah misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raffington throws a shot from downtown. Dambullah moves away and avoids it.
Raffington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dambullah throws a leg kick
and Raffington counters with a body kick that stops Dambullah in his tracks momentarily.
Dambullah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Raffington is looking to clinch.
Dambullah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dambullah's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Dambullah throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raffington! But no joy.
Raffington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dambullah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raffington's sensitive parts.
Dambullah misses with a leg kick.
Raffington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dambullah darts in trying to clinch
and Dambullah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raffington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dambullah avoids a kick to the body.
Dambullah gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut.
Raffington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dambullah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raffington throws a front kick that sends Dambullah stumbling back into the cage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raffington checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raffington! But no joy.
Dambullah tries to land a front kick but Raffington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dambullah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raffington moves out of range as Dambullah throws a body kick.
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dambullah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Raffington misses the target.
Dambullah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dambullah misses with an uppercut. Raffington saw that one coming.#T4#
That kick from Raffington tenderised Dambullah's leg. Dambullah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raffington misses with a looping left.
Raffington takes one to the side of the head.
Dambullah will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Raffington avoids a kick to the body.
Raffington swings for the body but Dambullah moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington looks to land a left hand but Dambullah moved out of range nicely.
Raffington throws a series of punches but Dambullah avoids them all with ease.
Raffington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raffington misses with an uppercut
and Dambullah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dambullah pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Raffington back to the cage. Dambullah follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dambullah lands with a kick to the ribs.
Raffington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dambullah.
Raffington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dambullah can pounce on him.
Raffington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dambullah.
Raffington misses with an uppercut. Dambullah saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Papa Moosh Dambullah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dambullah 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#888 Priester v Spud
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Raffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Parker blocks the body kick. #CL#
Raffington moves into range and clinches up with Parker.
Raffington tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raffington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Raffington - that landed with a thud.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raffington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Raffington lands a shoulder strike.
Raffington throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Parker misses with some punches.
Raffington lands a right hand.
Raffington lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Raffington.
Raffington lands a body shot.
Parker looks winded!
Raffington lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Raffington.
A short left from Raffington.
Raffington misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raffington struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Parker gets through Raffington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raffington struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raffington.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Raffington is keeping busy.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Raffington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raffington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Raffington.
Raffington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parker is trying to force a seperation but Raffington has the dominant position.
Raffington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parker blocks a body shot from Raffington.
A bit of stalling here from Raffington.
Raffington gets through Parker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parker throws a nice head kick! #T2#
Parker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raffington with a hook.
Raffington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Parker's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Parker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Parker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raffington with a nice calf kick.
Raffington connects with a body shot that sends Parker's belly button to the back.
Parker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raffington can pounce on him.
Raffington staying out of range there.
Raffington is looking to counter with a body kick.
Parker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Parker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Parker throws a lazy uppercut
and Raffington counters with a nice low kick that buckles Parker's knee momentarily.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker throws an off balance right hand
and Raffington counters with a straight right hand.
Parker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Parker is rocked!#T3#
Raffington connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raffington on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Raffington, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffington lands with a shot to the body.
Raffington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Parker misses with an uppercut
and Raffington counters with a straight right hand.
Parker misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Parker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raffington.
Alex Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington moves out of range as Parker strikes.
Parker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raffington counters with a nice low kick that buckles Parker's knee momentarily.
Parker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raffington lands a nice shot to the body.
That kick from Raffington tenderised Parker's leg. Parker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raffington seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T4#
Raffington lands the left hand.
Parker throws a nice looking combination but Raffington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raffington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Parker works the jab nicely.
A low kick from Parker misses
and Raffington counters with an inside leg kick.
Raffington lands with a nice body kick.
Parker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Raffington rushes Parker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Raffington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington lands a right hand.
Raffington lands a nice shot to the body.
Raffington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parker.
Raffington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raffington lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Raffington dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD#
Raffington feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Parker sprawling to the canvas! Parker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Raffington finish him?!
Parker is still on wobbly legs! Can Raffington finish him?#CUT#It looks like Alex Parker has been cut.
Raffington lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Parker up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Raffington from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Parker's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Raffington!
Shane Raffington bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#884 Banner v Priester
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Raffington misses with a hook.
Raffington scores with a hook to the body. Legba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Legba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raffington lands a front kick.
Raffington fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Legba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raffington connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Legba scrambles back to his feet.
Legba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Legba lands with a cross.
Legba tries to move into range but Raffington moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Legba shoots in for a takedown but Raffington shows good takedown defense.
Legba lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Raffington takes the fight into the clinch.
Legba tries to work over Raffington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Legba has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Legba throws a punch but it's blocked by Raffington.
A body shot lands from Legba.
Legba misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Raffington swings wildly with an uppercut but Legba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legba presses Raffington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raffington tries to work over Legba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Legba as the two fighters clinch.
Legba scores with a shot to the side of Raffington's head.
Legba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Raffington pulls his leg out and moves away.
Legba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Raffington has taken the fight to the clinch.
Legba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Legba wants the takedown. Raffington is fighting it off but Legba persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Raffington's guard against the cage.
Raffington is adopting a defensive guard.
Legba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Legba passes Raffington's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Legba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raffington keeps working.
Raffington is trying to stand.
Legba tries to pass to full mount but Raffington defends it.
Raffington is staying active underneath Legba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Legba is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Raffington!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Legba is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Raffington is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Raffington flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Legba anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Raffington and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Legba slips an arm under Raffington chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Legba has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Legba is squeezing on Raffington like an anaconda would it's prey. Raffington fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Papa Legba!
A very excited looking Papa Legba 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: GAMMA#879 Storm v MacNamara
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Raffington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left lands for Raffington.
Falcone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raffington connects with a body shot.
Shane Raffington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Raffington throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Falcone counter with a right hand.
Falcone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Falcone wants to land a leg kick but Raffington is out of range.
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
Falcone with a jab.
Raffington swings widly with a right hand
and Falcone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raffington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Raffington throws the kick towards the body but Falcone avoids it.
Falcone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raffington throws out the jab.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Falcone.
Raffington lands a leg kick that knocks Falcone off balance momentarily.#T1#
Raffington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
Raffington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Falcone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Raffington checks it.
Falcone just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Falcone's head but Falcone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raffington looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raffington throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Falcone counter with a right hand.
Raffington with a jab.
Falcone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Falcone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raffington 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.
Raffington tries to land a body kick
and Falcone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Falcone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raffington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Falcone clobbers Raffington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Falcone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Falcone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Falcone scores with a decent looking hook.
Falcone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcone.
A slapping body kick lands there for Raffington.
Raffington throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Falcone on the side of the head.
Falcone works Raffington's body with a nice hook.
Raffington lands with a good body shot.
Falcone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raffington.
Raffington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Falcone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Falcone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Raffington.
A low kick from Raffington is predictable there
and Falcone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Raffington's knee momentarily.
Falcone connects with an inside leg kick.
Raffington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Raffington lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Raffington misses.
Raffington lands with a cross.
Falcone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Falcone throws a body shot but no joy.
Falcone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raffington finds it's way round the side to connect with Falcone's head.
Falcone throws a big shot that misses.
Raffington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Raffington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcone blocks a jab.
Falcone throws out a loose jab but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raffington.
Raffington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Falcone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Falcone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raffington tries a quick counter leg kick but Falcone is wise to it.
Raffington swinging wildly here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Falcone. Raffington shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcone checks a low kick from Raffington.
Falcone fakes the leg kick and cracks Raffington in the body.
Raffington looks winded!
Falcone misses with a kick to the body.
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 Anthony Falcone will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Falcone lands a nice shot to the body.
Raffington lands a nice hook to Falcone's body. Falcone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raffington has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Falcone.
Raffington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anthony Falcone is winning the standup battle so far.
Falcone misses with a body shot.
Raffington throws a counter combo.
Raffington throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Falcone counter with a right hand.
Raffington throws a leg kick
and Falcone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raffington darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Falcone just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone cracks Raffington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Raffington takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raffington is breathing heavily.
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.#T1#
Raffington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Falcone.
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Falcone.
Falcone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Falcone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Falcone as he checks the leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Raffington might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Falcone has got the better of the exchanges.
Raffington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcone can pounce on him.
Falcone throws a looping overhand right but Raffington ducks down to avoid it.
Raffington scores with a leg kick.
Falcone lands the left hand.#T2#
Raffington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raffington takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Falcone dips to his left and cracks Raffington with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffington lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Raffington cracks Falcone with a good jab.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Falcone's head but Falcone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falcone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raffington's hands.
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Raffington scores with a leg kick.
Raffington 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.
Nice cross by Raffington.
Raffington misses with a straight left.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raffington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Falcone is looking to slow Raffington down with leg kicks.
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
Falcone 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.
Raffington moves out of range of the body kick from Falcone.
Raffington scoring well with a low kick there.
Raffington cracks a nice hook into Falcone's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcone misses the target.
Raffington just misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raffington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Falcone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raffington misses with a body kick.
Raffington looks to throw the jab but Falcone is out of range. #T4#
Falcone misses with a straight left.
Raffington scores with a jab. Falcone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Raffington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcone.
Raffington misses with a low kick as Falcone jumps back.
Raffington scores with a spinning back 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!
Falcone 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.
Raffington throws a hook but Falcone avoids it easily.
Falcone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raffington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raffington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Falcone connects with an inside leg kick.
Raffington lands a nice leg kick that just misses Falcone's sensitive parts.
Falcone lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Falcone.
Raffington slips a jab from Falcone.
Raffington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raffington misses with a leg kick
letting Falcone counter with a right hand.
Raffington lands with a straight right. Falcone didn't see that one coming.
Falcone moves out of range as Raffington strikes.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone with the inside leg kick.
Raffington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone throws a low kick but Raffington avoids it.
Raffington throws a hook but Falcone blocks it.
Raffington throws a front kick aimed at Falcone's knee but Falcone avoids it well.
Falcone fires out a quick counter leg kick but Raffington just manages to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Falcone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Raffington - the referee stops the clock and Falcone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Raffington. Falcone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Falcone misses the target.
Raffington thumps Falcone with a low kick.
Falcone misses with a leg kick
and Raffington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raffington lands an overhand right.
Raffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcone throws out the jab.
Raffington blocks the body kick.
Raffington wants to land a leg kick but Falcone is out of range.
Raffington will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Raffington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Falcone throws a leg kick
and Raffington counters with a slapping leg kick.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raffington swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raffington thows a leg kick but Falcone checks it
enabling Falcone to counter with a crisp jab.
Raffington throws a nice outside leg kick.
Falcone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Falcone scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raffington fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Falcone checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Falcone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raffington lands a nice hook to Falcone's body. Falcone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raffington looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Raffington.
Raffington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Falcone. Falcone obviously looking to wear him down.
Falcone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Nice shot by Raffington.
Raffington moves away from the strike by Falcone.
Falcone tries to work over Raffington's front leg with a kick but Raffington checks it.
Raffington tries to land a body kick
and Falcone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Falcone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shane Raffington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Raffington darts in and clinches Falcone up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Raffington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raffington misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Falcone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Raffington misses.
Falcone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raffington attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Falcone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Raffington gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Falcone lands a jab to the head.
Falcone throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raffington misses with an uppercut
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falcone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Raffington has time to react.
Raffington looks to land a right hand but Falcone moved out of range.
Raffington misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Falcone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Falcone lands an overhand right.#ROC#Raffington is rocked!
Falcone cracks Raffington with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Falcone!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Falcone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#875 Horse v Grabber
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Raffington darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ekstrovertti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ekstrovertti walks into a stiff left hand from Raffington.
Raffington moves out of range of the body kick.
Raffington is looking to counter punch.
Ekstrovertti 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.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice shot that snaps Raffington's head back.
Raffington misses the shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti wants to land a leg kick but Raffington is out of range.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
Raffington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheers as Ekstrovertti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raffington doesn't seem phased though.
Raffington moves out of range of the body kick from Ekstrovertti.
Raffington seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raffington connects with a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Ekstrovertti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raffington counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Raffington takes a swing at Ekstrovertti's ribcage but misses.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekstrovertti moves away.
Ekstrovertti cracks Raffington with an open hand slap.
A jab from Ekstrovertti finds it's way through Raffington's defenses.
Ekstrovertti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti moves out of range as Raffington strikes.#CL#
Raffington clinches.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington can't find room to land a body shot as Ekstrovertti controls the action.
Ekstrovertti taking a breather.
Raffington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekstrovertti backwards.
Ekstrovertti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raffington tries a body shot but Ekstrovertti blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Raffington as Ekstrovertti tries to tie him up. #T2#
Raffington prevents a body shot from Ekstrovertti.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ekstrovertti.
Raffington scores with a hook to the body.
Ekstrovertti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raffington struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekstrovertti controls his hands.
Raffington works on Ekstrovertti's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekstrovertti trying to control the position but instead, Raffington has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ekstrovertti into the cage.
Raffington lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Raffington as the two fighters clinch.
Ekstrovertti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raffington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekstroverttis head.
Ekstrovertti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raffington can't find room to land a body shot as Ekstrovertti controls the action.
Raffington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Raffington.
Ekstrovertti looks winded!
Ekstrovertti working aggressively here. #T3#
Raffington tries a body shot but Ekstrovertti blocks it.
Raffington scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Raffington.
I was talking to Raffington's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Raffington works on Ekstrovertti's body with a couple of short punches.
Raffington stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Raffington.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Ekstrovertti avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Raffington is working Ekstrovertti over against the cage.
Raffington is leaning against Ekstrovertti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raffington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raffington scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Raffington.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raffington.
A short left from Raffington.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raffington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Raffington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ekstrovertti backwards.
Ekstrovertti has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Raffington seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ekstrovertti can turn it around.
Raffington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Raffington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raffington tries a body shot but Ekstrovertti blocks it.
Raffington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raffington scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Raffington.
Raffington digs a right hand underneath Ekstrovertti's ribcage. Ekstrovertti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raffington works on Ekstrovertti's body with a couple of short punches.
Raffington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekstroverttis head.
Raffington is leaning against Ekstrovertti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ekstrovertti blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Raffington lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Raffington.
Good body shot from Raffington.
Raffington lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raffington.
Raffington tries a body shot but Ekstrovertti blocks it.
Raffington scores with a shot to the side of Ekstrovertti's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raffington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Ekstrovertti is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Raffington dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Raffington connects with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Raffington misses the target.
Ekstrovertti feints the counter takedown.
Raffington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ekstrovertti under the eye.
Ekstrovertti is still on wobbly legs! Can Raffington finish him?
Raffington misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti seems to have recovered his senses.
Ekstrovertti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington pushes Ekstrovertti away with a front kick.
Raffington loads up on a big right hand but Ekstrovertti slips the punch.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekstrovertti. Raffington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raffington looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raffington.
Ekstrovertti is breathing heavily.
Ekstrovertti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekstrovertti has his takedown stuffed
and Raffington counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1##CL#
Raffington moves into the clinch.
Raffington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raffington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raffington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekstroverttis head.
Raffington misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekstrovertti can do to turn this around?
Raffington lands a nice uppercut.
Raffington cracks Ekstrovertti with a nice body shot.
Raffington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Raffington.
Ekstrovertti takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Raffington.
Shane Raffington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raffington lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekstrovertti backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raffington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Come on Raffington - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
Raffington works on Ekstrovertti's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Raffington.
Raffington scores with a shot to the side of Ekstrovertti's head.
Raffington tries to work over Ekstrovertti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Raffington.
Raffington lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raffington.
Raffington lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ekstrovertti to his knees! Raffington keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Raffington!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Raffington thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#870 Lohmu v Bolleke
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Jab by Packer.#CL#
Packer closes the distance and clinches.
Raffington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Packer's elbow.
Packer throws an elbow but it misses.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Packer. #BC2#
Raffington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raffington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raffington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Packer doesn't manage to clinch there - Raffington circles away.
Raffington blocks a head kick by Packer.
It seemed like Raffington was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - Packer coming out on top.
Packer tries to clinch up but Raffington circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Raffington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Packer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raffington.#CL#
Packer pushes Raffington up against the cage in a clinch.
Raffington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Packer misses with an elbow strike.
Raffington can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Raffington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raffington working aggressively here. #T1#
Raffington is leaning against Packer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raffington.
Packer lands a nice knee to the body.
Packer blocking some punches.
Raffington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Packer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raffington lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raffington.
Raffington managing to block the knees to the body from Packer.
Packer tries to throw a body punch but Raffington avoids it by throwing Packer back against the cage.
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raffington tries to work over Packer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Raffington lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer. #BC2#
Raffington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Packer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Raffington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer looks to throw a body kick
letting Raffington counter with a right hand.
Packer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raffington lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Packer lands a glancing blow to the side of Raffington's head.
Packer misses with the body kick
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut.
Packer wants to land a leg kick but Raffington is out of range. #CL#
Packer has Raffington up against the cage in a clinch.
Packer lands a nice elbow.
Raffington lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raffington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raffington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raffington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Packer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington lands a body punch.
Packer is breathing heavily.
Packer digs a right hand into Raffington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raffington's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raffington.
Packer lands with a short shot to the head.
Packer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raffington pushes Packer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Packer misses with an elbow over the top.
Packer misses with some punches.
Raffington scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer. #T3#
Packer prevents a body shot from Raffington.
Raffington lands a shoulder strike.
Raffington prevents a body shot from Packer.
Raffington blocks an elbow strike.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Raffington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
A right hand to the body from Raffington.
Raffington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raffington lands a body punch.
Raffington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Raffington tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
Raffington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raffington tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
Raffington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raffington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raffington pushes Packer back against the cage and lands a 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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Raffington tries to work over Packer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington scores with a shoulder strike.
Raffington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Packer trying to land knees to the body.
Raffington digs a right hand underneath Packer's ribcage. Packer let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Raffington.
Raffington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raffington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raffington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Raffington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Packer takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Packer throws an elbow but misses.
Raffington misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington scores with a shoulder strike.
Raffington lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Packer is rocked!
Raffington lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Packer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raffington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raffington struggles to land a body shot inside as Packer controls his hands.
Raffington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raffington lands a body punch.
Raffington creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Packer with a big uppercut! Packer tries to clinch up but Raffington pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Packer to the mat! Packer covers up and Raffington unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shane Raffington!
A less than humble Shane Raffington misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GAMMA#862 Grabber v Horse
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raffington connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#It looks like Steven Cold has been cut.
Cold gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut.
Raffington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steven Cold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Cold counter with a right hand.
Raffington scores with a one two! Cold had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Raffington misses with a hook.
Raffington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Cold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raffington blocks a jab.
Cold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Raffington misses with a hook.
Cold throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Raffington was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cold throws a hook but Raffington avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raffington throws a solid leg kick but Cold takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raffington.
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Cold moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Cold throws a head kick that misses.
Raffington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cold.
Raffington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice cross by Raffington.
Raffington with a jab.
Cold lands a nice shot that snaps Raffington's head back.
Nice straight punches there by Raffington. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raffington.
Cold lands with a nice body punch.
Raffington lands with a good body shot.
Raffington has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cold doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cold throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Raffington throws out a counter right but Cold avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Cold misses
and Raffington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cold bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raffington's head.#T2#
Cold throws a hook but Raffington blocks it.
Cold throws a low kick but Raffington avoids it.
Cold ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
Cold was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab from Raffington.
Cold throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
Cold lands with an overhand left.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Cold's head but Cold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Raffington coming out on top.
Cold looks to throw the jab but Raffington is out of range.
Raffington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raffington.#CUT2# Steven Cold's cut is getting worse.
Raffington throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Cold misses with a wild body shot.
Cold takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raffington.
Cold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raffington.
Cold misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Raffington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raffington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raffington misses with a straight right.
Cold throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Raffington only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Cold finds it's target.
Raffington connects with the punch.
Raffington scores with a shot to the body.
Cold throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cold throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington thumps Cold with a low kick.
Raffington scores with a sloppy right hand. Cold should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Cold finds it's target.
Cold misses the jab.
Raffington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Raffington misses its intended target.
As Raffington looks to move away, Cold throws a big counter combo but Raffington just gets out of the way.
Cold misses with a head kick.
Cold misses with a straight right.
Raffington lands with a big left! Cold is wobbled badly! Raffington comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Cold to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shane Raffington!
Shane Raffington bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Steven Cold had this to say: 'Stand a Bang ...im sry too the fans for this boring zhit'.

Event: GAMMA#856 Horse v Ruas
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raffington misses with a straight right.
McStafferson 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.#TD2#
McStafferson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
McStafferson has hold of Raffington's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Raffington seems comfortable defending it but McStafferson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Raffington is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Raffington is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but McStafferson couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaz McStafferson!

Event: GC 362 Moonlight Battlefield
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Cage moves into the clinch successfully.
Raffington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cage or not.
Cage is trying to break free.
Raffington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raffington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cage's efforts to push away.
Raffington scores with a shot to the side of Cage's head.
Cage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raffington has him pressed against the cage.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cage's elbow.
Cage is trying to push Raffington away but Raffington has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
Raffington misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cage has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Raffington is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cage throws a lazy head kick
and Raffington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cage thinking.
Cage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cage walks into a jab.
Cage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raffington counters with a leg kick.
Raffington lands a glancing blow to the side of Cage's head.
Raffington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cage throws a leg kick
and Raffington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've been told by Raffington's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Raffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cage throws out the jab. #T1#
Cage avoids a kick to the body.
Raffington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cage.
Cage misses with a straight left.
Raffington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cage avoids the head kick by Raffington.
Raffington slips under a jab.
Raffington takes one to the side of the head.
Raffington slips a jab and a cross from Cage.
Cage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cage avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Cage throws a right hand that Raffington ducks under and follows up with a left that Raffington also avoids with ease.
Raffington stuns Cage with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raffington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Raffington misses the target.
Raffington getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Cage gets a clinch.
Raffington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cage or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raffington scores with a shoulder strike.
Raffington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
Raffington presses Cage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cage looks winded!
Raffington scores with a shoulder strike.
Raffington struggles to land a body shot inside as Cage controls his hands. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Raffington.
Raffington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raffington throws a head punch that misses.
Raffington misses with a punch to the body.
Cage wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raffington misses with the head strike.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raffington circles away from the clinch attempt
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut.
Raffington throws a shot from downtown. Cage moves away and avoids it.
Cage cracks Raffington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raffington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cage throws a hook to the side of Raffington's head but Raffington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Cage.
Raffington tests Cage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raffington moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Raffington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cage, as that shot connected.
Raffington throws a hook but Cage avoids it easily.
Raffington throws the left hand but Cage avoids the punch easily.
Raffington delivers a nice body kick.
Cage avoids the head kick by Raffington.
Cage tries to land a front kick but Raffington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raffington.
Cage takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Cage takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Raffington shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cage eats them both and turns towards Raffington to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Decent striking displayed by Cage there.
Raffington misses with a hook
and Cage counters with a left and a right that stings Raffington.
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!
Cage throws a series of punches but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cage misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raffington, as that shot connected.
A cross from Cage lands.
Cage blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cage. #T4#
Raffington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Cage moves into the clinch successfully.
Cage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Raffington. #BC2#
Cage breaks from the clinch.
Cage throws a series of punches but Raffington avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Raffington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Cage misses its intended target.
Raffington fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cage is out of range.
Cage thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Cage misses its intended target.
Cage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cage lands a nice shot that snaps Raffington's head back.
Cage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raffington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cage defending well as Raffington loads up on a big left hand.
Cage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Raffington misses the target.
Cage takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cage throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Raffington dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cage misses with an uppercut. Raffington saw that one coming.
Cage moves out of range of the strikes.
Cage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cage throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Raffington to counter with a crisp jab.
Cage throws a series of punches but Raffington avoids them all with ease.
Nice cross by Cage.
Cage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cage just misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington misses the shot to the body.
Cage throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
Good work by Cage as he checks the leg kick.
Raffington lands with a cross.
Raffington scores with a jab. Cage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage swings for the body but Raffington moves out of range.
Cage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raffington looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raffington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cage can do to turn this around?
Raffington connects with a right hand. Cage shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
Raffington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raffington attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shane Raffington is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Raffington, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffington slips under a jab from Cage.
Cage throws a body shot but no joy.
Cage blocks the body kick.
Cage throws a low kick but Raffington moves out of range easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head kick misses from Raffington.
Raffington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cage.
Raffington tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cage doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice leg kick from Raffington, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cage throws a jab when Raffington was well out of range.
Cage scores with a head kick. Raffington tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cage scores with a one two! Raffington had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Raffington misses with an uppercut.
Raffington wants to clinch.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cage cracks Raffington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raffington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cage staying out of range there.
Cage only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raffington.
Cage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raffington.
A little jabbing left from Cage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raffington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cage throws out a counter right but Raffington avoids it with no problem.
Cage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raffington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raffington slips a jab from Cage.
Raffington feints and then cracks Cage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cage down.
Cage looks to throw the jab but Raffington is out of range.
Raffington fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raffington lands a slapping body shot.
Raffington cracks Cage with a right hand to the side of the head.
Raffington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cage.
Raffington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Cage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Cage.
Raffington throws a chopping leg kick but Cage manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cage scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cage misses with a few strikes there.
Tyler Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington moves in looking to clinch but Cage pushes him off.
Cage throws a right hand that Raffington ducks under and follows up with a left that Raffington also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Raffington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cage fails to land with a series of punches.
Raffington throws a body shot but no joy.
Raffington lands a leg kick that knocks Cage off balance momentarily.
Cage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Raffington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raffington lands with a hook. Cage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raffington throws a big shot that misses.
Cage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Raffington.
Cage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raffington.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington with a jab.#T4#
Raffington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Raffington was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cage.
Raffington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Raffington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cage throws a one two combo.
Raffington is looking to clinch.
Cage blocks a jab.
Cage misses with a series of wild punches.
Raffington scores with a nice strike.
Raffington throws a good cross that connects.
Cage stuns Raffington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cage lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it.
Cage blocks a jab.
Raffington throws the kick towards the body but Cage avoids it.
Cage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shane Raffington will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raffington, as that shot connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raffington.
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Cage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raffington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raffington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cage throws the left hand but Raffington avoids the punch easily.
Cage takes one to the side of the head.
Cage looks to throw the jab but Raffington is out of range.
Raffington lands with a good body shot.
Raffington feints and then cracks Cage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cage down.
Nice straight punches there by Cage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cage.
Raffington tests Cage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raffington connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington misses with a few strikes there.
Raffington throws a good cross that connects.
Cage lands with an uppercut that bounces Raffington off the cage and back into range.
Cage getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raffington misses with a low kick as Cage jumps back.#T1#
The fighters circling - Raffington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raffington throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Raffington throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raffington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cage.
Raffington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cage throws a nice looking combination but Raffington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raffington blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Cage.
Cage throws a jab when Raffington was well out of range.
Raffington looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Raffington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick from Cage lands but Raffington takes it in his stride.
Cage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raffington.
Raffington throws a lazy right hand but Cage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cage misses with a straight right.
Raffington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cage throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffington throws a lazy right hand but Cage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raffington staying out of range there.
Raffington is looking to counter punch.
Raffington punishes Cage's body with a nice straight punch.
Cage looks to land a left hand but Raffington moved out of range nicely.
Cage misses with a few strikes there.
Cage misses with a left hand
and Raffington counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Raffington.
It appears Raffington was looking to counter with a kick there.
Raffington looks to land a combination but Cage avoids it well.
Cage looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Cage throws a right hand that misses
and Raffington counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Raffington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Cage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raffington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raffington throws the kick towards the body but Cage avoids it.
Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
A combination from Cage does no damage.
Raffington misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cage! But no joy.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.#T3#
Raffington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raffington looks to land a body kick but Cage moved away.
Despite the aggression on Cage's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raffington tries to work over Cage's front leg with a kick but Cage checks it.
Raffington slips a jab from Cage.
A quick step to the side and Raffington tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raffington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cage misses with a hook. Raffington ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Raffington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cage swinging wildly here. #CL#
Raffington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cage is trying to break free.#BC2#
Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raffington 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 Cage has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cage and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raffington misses with a looping right.
Cage misses with an uppercut.
Raffington lands a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Cage.#T4#
Raffington cracks Cage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Raffington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raffington throws a looping overhand right but Cage ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Cage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raffington keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raffington loads up on a big right hand but Cage slips the punch.
Cage takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Raffington wants to land a leg kick but Cage is out of range.
Raffington throws a solid leg kick but Cage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raffington.
Tyler Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raffington connects with an inside leg kick.
Cage throws a looping overhand right but Raffington ducks down to avoid it.
Raffington throws a leg kick that misses.
Cage avoids a kick to the body.
Raffington connects with a body shot that sends Cage's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Cage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raffington appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raffington. Raffington obviously looking to wear him down.
Cage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Raffington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raffington 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Raffington!
A relieved looking Shane Raffington 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: GC 358 Giant vs Krieg
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raffington misses the jab.
A left lands for Hide.
Raffington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raffington takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Raffington looks for the body kick but Hide saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Hide blocks the low kick.
Raffington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hide uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raffington.
Raffington misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington throws a leg kick but Hide sees it coming and moves out of range.
Raffington shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Hide was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raffington lands with a straight right. Hide didn't see that one coming.
Hide wants to clinch up but Raffington keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Hide looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raffington throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hide counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Raffington thinking.
Raffington scores with a spinning back kick!
Hide bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raffington throws a lazy uppercut
and Hide counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Raffington coming out on top.
Raffington throws the kick towards the body but Hide avoids it.
Hide looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raffington throws a leg kick but Hide sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hide was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raffington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shane Raffington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raffington connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Raffington lands a body shot.
Raffington seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hide keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raffington throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hide misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Hide checks a low kick from Raffington.#CL2#
Hide has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hide is trying to stall.
Hide misses with a knee strike.
Raffington throws a head punch that misses.
Hide tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hide misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Hide.
Hide wants a takedown but no success here.
Hide tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raffington's elbow.
Hide wants a takedown.
Raffington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hide looking for a takedown.
Shane Raffington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Hide.#T3#
Raffington lands a nice shot to the body.
Hide is trying to stall.
Hide connects with a nasty looking knee right to Raffington's face.
A right hook to the body lands for Raffington.
Raffington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hide backwards.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Hide avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Hide tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raffington's elbow.
Hide lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hide scores with a knee to the head.
Raffington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hide backwards.
Hide is working for takedown but Raffington is calmly controlling the position for now.
Raffington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hide tries a body shot but Raffington blocks it.
Hide looking to slow down the pace here.
Raffington throws a punch but it's blocked by Hide.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hide's elbow.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Hide.
Hide misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Raffington.
A short right from Raffington on the inside. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hide tries a knee to the head but Raffington blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Raffington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hide looks winded!
Raffington scores with a shot to the side of Hide's head.
Raffington avoiding damage as Hide throws knees to the body.
Raffington lands an uppercut.
Hide misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Raffington as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raffington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Hide is rocked!
Raffington pushes Hide against the cage. Raffington is working some dirty boxing. Raffington pushes off with a quick right hook! Hide goes down! Hide tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Raffington moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Raffington!
Our winner, Shane Raffington, 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: GC 355 Ribbit vs Cooke
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raffington throws a leg kick but Chen Lo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raffington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raffington with a jab.
Chen Lo connects with a solid leg kick.
Raffington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chen Lo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raffington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Raffington lands a jab to Chen Lo's midsection.
Raffington slips a straight right by Chen Lo.
Raffington misses with a kick to the body.
Chen Lo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Raffington missing with a left hand there. Chen Lo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raffington throws the left hand but Chen Lo avoids the punch easily.
Raffington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chen Lo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chen Lo misses the shot to the body.
Raffington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chen Lo can pounce on him.
Raffington bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chen Lo's head.
Raffington misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raffington lands a nice looking body shot.
Chen Lo works the jab nicely.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Raffington.
Chen Lo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chen Lo ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
Chen Lo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raffington cracks Chen Lo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chen Lo misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Raffington blocks the leg kick.
Chen Lo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Chen Lo misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chen Lo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raffington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chen Lo slips a straight right by Raffington.
Chen Lo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raffington missing with a left hand there. Chen Lo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo avoids a kick to the body.
Chen Lo works the jab nicely.
Raffington misses with a double jab.
Chen Lo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Chen Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Raffington blocks the low kick.
Raffington missing with a left hand there. Chen Lo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chen Lo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Raffington finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raffington dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chen Lo. That did some damage!
Raffington looks to land a right hand but Chen Lo moved out of range.
Raffington scores with a jab to the body.
Raffington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No joy there for Chen Lo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raffington will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chen Lo staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Chen Lo blocks the low kick.
Raffington motions for Chen Lo to come forward. Raffington throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Chen Lo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chen Lo loads up on a big right hand but Raffington slips the punch.
Raffington throws a big shot that misses.
Raffington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raffington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raffington connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chen Lo. Chen Lo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Raffington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chen Lo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot.
Chen Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
Raffington throws a sloppy head kick and Chen Lo moves out of range easily.
Chen Lo lands a slapping body shot.
Chen Lo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Chen Lo.
Raffington throws a leg kick but Chen Lo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chen Lo misses with a few strikes there.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Chen Lo wants to land a leg kick but Raffington is out of range.
It seemed like Raffington was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raffington throws a leg kick but Chen Lo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chen Lo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chen Lo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chen Lo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raffington connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chen Lo. Chen Lo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chen Lo is looking to wear down Raffington with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raffington blocks a low kick nicely.
Raffington steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chen Lo.#T4#
Raffington scores with a one two! Chen Lo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chen Lo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raffington misses with a body kick.
Raffington slips a straight right by Chen Lo.
As Chen Lo backs off Raffington throws a huge counter combo but Chen Lo manages to avoid it all.
Chen Lo checks a leg kick.
Raffington lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Chen Lo.
Raffington is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chen Lo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Raffington throws a body punch but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Raffington scores with a kick to the midsection.
Raffington moves out of range as Chen Lo strikes.
Chen Lo misses with a wild body shot.
Chen Lo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Chen Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington tests Chen Lo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raffington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the body from Raffington misses
and Chen Lo counters with a thumping low kick.
A low kick from Chen Lo is predictable there
letting Raffington counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shane Raffington will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chen Lo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Raffington cracks Chen Lo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Chen Lo throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Chen Lo as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Chen Lo misses.
Chen Lo just misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Chen Lo.
Raffington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chen Lo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raffington misses with a hook. Chen Lo ducked under it nicely.
Raffington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raffington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chen Lo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raffington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffington connects with a crisp jab.
Chen Lo connects with a looping right hand.
Chen Lo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Chen Lo staying out of range there.
Raffington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick which misses Raffington's front leg but catches the back leg as Raffington tries to avoid it.
Chen Lo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chen Lo misses with a looping left.
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chen Lo manages to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Raffington. Chen Lo shrugs it off though.
Raffington throws a hook but Chen Lo blocks it.
Chen Lo misses with a straight left.
Chen Lo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raffington shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raffington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shane Raffington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chen Lo throws a chopping leg kick but Raffington manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raffington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chen Lo with a hook.
Raffington throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Raffington moves into range and lands a nice body 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!
Raffington throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Raffington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chen Lo doesn't seem phased though.
Raffington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chen Lo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raffington looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chen Lo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raffington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chen Lo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chen Lo misses with a hook
and Raffington counters with a straight right hand.
Raffington defending well as Chen Lo loads up on a big left hand.
Raffington delivers a nice body kick.
Raffington lands a body shot.
Chen Lo throws a combination. Raffington tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chen Lo, as that shot connected.
Raffington swings widly with a right hand
and Chen Lo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Raffington.
Chen Lo throws a head kick that misses.
Raffington is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Chen Lo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raffington.
Raffington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raffington throws a good cross that connects.
Raffington takes a swing at Chen Lo's ribcage but misses.
Raffington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick lands for Chen Lo.
Chen Lo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raffington is out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chen Lo feints and then cracks Raffington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raffington down.
Raffington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Chen Lo.
Good leg kick by Chen Lo.
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chen Lo.
It looked like Chen Lo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Raffington throws a hook but Chen Lo blocks it.
Raffington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chen Lo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chen Lo lands a nice looking body shot.
Raffington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Raffington scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington misses with a straight right.
Raffington swings for the body but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Raffington misses with a head kick.
Chen Lo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Chen Lo feints and then cracks Raffington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raffington down.
Raffington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chen Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
Raffington appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chen Lo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raffington misses with a kick to the body.
Chen Lo scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raffington. Chen Lo does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington cracks Chen Lo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chen Lo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raffington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chen Lo's corner calls for a 1-2. Chen Lo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chen Lo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timiko Chen Lo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Raffington with a nice calf kick.
Raffington misses with a hook. Chen Lo ducked under it nicely.
Chen Lo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raffington counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raffington checks a leg kick.
Raffington tries to land a front kick but Chen Lo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chen Lo lands a jab to the nose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raffington.
Chen Lo ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
That kick from Raffington tenderised Chen Lo's leg. Chen Lo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chen Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
Chen Lo swings for the body but Raffington moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raffington looks to land a right hand but Chen Lo moved out of range.
Raffington jabs Chen Lo right on the nose. Chen Lo blinks but takes it well.
Chen Lo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Raffington lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raffington lands with an uppercut that bounces Chen Lo off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Raffington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Chen Lo's head but Chen Lo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raffington defending well as Chen Lo loads up on a big left hand.
Chen Lo misses with a right hand
and Raffington counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chen Lo's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
Chen Lo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chen Lo just misses with a punch to the body.
Chen Lo needs to keep his hands up - Raffington had a free shot at his head there.
Chen Lo jabs Raffington right on the nose. Raffington blinks but takes it well.
Chen Lo scores with a punch to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Chen Lo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chen Lo blocks the body kick.
Raffington cracks Chen Lo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chen Lo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Raffington scores with a shot to the body.
Raffington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chen Lo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Raffington pushes Chen Lo up against the cage in a clinch.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chen Lo lands a nice uppercut.
Raffington working aggressively here. #BC#
Chen Lo breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Raffington misses its intended target.
Raffington walks into a stiff left hand from Chen Lo.
Raffington misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Chen Lo misses the target.
Raffington lands with a nice body punch.
Chen Lo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raffington connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chen Lo checks a low kick from Raffington.
Chen Lo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Chen Lo.
Chen Lo looks to throw the jab but Raffington is out of range.
Chen Lo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raffington doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Chen Lo swats away the attempt to clinch by Raffington.
Chen Lo throws a hook but Raffington avoids it easily.
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chen Lo manages to avoid it.
Raffington throws a sloppy head kick and Chen Lo moves out of range easily.
Chen Lo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chen Lo looks to throw the jab but Raffington is out of range.
Chen Lo avoids the head kick by Raffington.
Chen Lo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chen Lo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raffington's sensitive parts.
Chen Lo motions for Raffington to come forward. Chen Lo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chen Lo scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chen Lo, as that shot connected.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chen Lo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Chen Lo.
Raffington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Chen Lo throws an off balance right hand
and Raffington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raffington has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chen Lo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raffington misses with a lunging right hand
and Chen Lo counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington moves out of range as Chen Lo strikes.
Chen Lo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sloppy strikes from Raffington. Those never looked like landing.
Chen Lo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raffington throws a push kick but Chen Lo slaps the foot to one side.
Raffington defending well as Chen Lo loads up on a big left hand.
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo looks to land a combination. Raffington sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chen Lo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raffington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chen Lo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raffington scrambles back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raffington, as that shot connected.
Raffington throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington misses the shot to the body.
Chen Lo tries to counter by clinching up but Raffington breaks away and moves out of range.

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 Timiko Chen Lo.
I think Chen Lo 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Timiko Chen Lo!
A very excited looking Timiko Chen Lo 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: GC 352 Phoenix vs Ribbit
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linewood slips a jab from Raffington.
Nice body kick from Linewood.
Raffington misses with the body kick
and Linewood makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Raffington pushes Linewood up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Linewood breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Raffington pushes Linewood up against the cage in a clinch.
Linewood lands a body shot.
Linewood misses with the head strike.
Linewood taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Linewood lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raffington.
Raffington lands a body punch.
Raffington pushes Linewood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raffington blocks a body shot from Linewood.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linewood blocks an uppercut.
Raffington prevents a body shot from Linewood.
Raffington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Linewood is trying to maintain a safe position but Raffington gets an underhook and turns Linewood into the cage.
Raffington gets through Linewood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raffington can't find room to land a body shot as Linewood controls the action. #T1#
Linewood takes a shot to the head.
Raffington misses with a body punch. #BC#
Raffington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raffington lands with a nice body kick.
Raffington throws a front kick that sends Linewood stumbling back into the cage.
We've been informed that Linewood 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.
Raffington with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Linewood instigates a clinch.
A short left from Linewood.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raffington.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Linewood avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Linewood misses with some punches.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Linewood avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Raffington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Linewood.
Linewood prevents a body shot from Raffington.
Raffington misses with the head strike.
Raffington misses with the head strike.
Raffington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffington prevents a body shot from Linewood. #T2#
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Linewood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Linewood's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Raffington. #BC2#
Linewood breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Linewood.
Raffington's corner calls for a 1-2. Raffington obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Linewood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Linewood connects with an inside leg kick.
Raffington digs a good body shot into Linewood's ribs.
Linewood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Linewood lands with a straight right. Raffington didn't see that one coming.
Raffington misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Linewood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raffington moves into range and connects with a jab.
Raffington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Raffington connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Raffington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raffington looks to land a combination but Linewood avoids it well.
Nice cross by Linewood.
Linewood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Linewood's head but Linewood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raffington misses with a looping right.
Linewood stuns Raffington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raffington checks a leg kick.
Raffington moves out of range as Linewood strikes.
Linewood throws out a loose jab but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington throws a body shot but no joy.
Raffington misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Linewood.
Linewood throws a body shot but no joy.
Raffington slips a straight right by Linewood.
And Raffington counters with a quick kick to the body but Linewood blocks it.
Raffington lands a body shot. #T4#
Linewood throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raffington.
Raffington slips a jab from Linewood.
Linewood checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linewood manages to avoid it.
Raffington connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Linewood's hands.
Linewood lands a lovely overhand right.
Raffington lands a leg kick that knocks Linewood off balance momentarily.
Raffington throws a right and a left that Linewood avoids nicely.
Raffington misses with a looping right.
Raffington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Linewood.
Raffington misses with a straight left.
Raffington throws a jab but it's blocked by Linewood.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linewood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raffington throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raffington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Raffington dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Raffington throws a jab when Linewood was well out of range.
Raffington is looking to clinch but Linewood is avoiding it.
Raffington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Linewood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raffington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Linewood throws a right hand that misses
and Raffington counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shane Raffington is winning the standup battle so far.
Linewood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raffington throws out the jab.
Raffington checks a leg kick nicely.
Raffington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raffington looks to throw the jab but Linewood is out of range.
Raffington lands a lovely overhand right.
Raffington scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington digs a good body shot into Linewood's ribs.
Linewood misses with a looping left.
Raffington thinks about countering with a body kick.
Linewood throws a push kick but Raffington slaps the foot to one side.
Raffington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Linewood manages to circle out of the way.
Linewood connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raffington moves away from the strike by Linewood.
Linewood just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRaffington.
Linewood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raffington.#T1#
Linewood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raffington.
Linewood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Linewood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raffington throws out a loose jab but Linewood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Linewood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raffington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Linewood circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Raffington closes the distance and pushes Linewood back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Linewood throws a punch but it's blocked by Raffington.
Raffington misses with some punches.
Linewood prevents a body shot from Raffington.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raffington.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Linewood's elbow. #T2#
Raffington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Raffington.
Linewood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raffington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raffington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Linewood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Linewood lands an uppercut.
Raffington tries to work over Linewood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Linewood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raffington misses with a punch to the body.
Linewood working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Linewood.
Linewood gets through Raffington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Linewood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Linewood doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
A short right from Linewood. #BC#
Raffington breaks the clinch.
Raffington takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raffington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some wild striking there from Linewood.
Linewood misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raffington scores with a punch to the head.
Linewood misses with a wild body shot.
Raffington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Linewood.
Raffington blocks a leg kick.
Raffington tries to clinch up.
Raffington moves away from the strike by Linewood.
Raffington misses with a right hand
and Linewood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Raffington thinking.
Raffington punishes Linewood's body with a nice straight punch.
Linewood misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Linewood gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raffington tries to land a front kick but Linewood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Linewood walks into a straight right hand from Raffington.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Linewood.
Linewood looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Raffington throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Raffington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Linewood throws a head punch that misses.
Linewood digs a right hand underneath Raffington's ribcage. Raffington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Linewood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raffington takes a shot to the head.
Linewood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Linewood throws a punch but it's blocked by Raffington.
Linewood misses with some punches.
Linewood stalling against the cage.
Raffington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shane Raffington will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Raffington connects with the punch.
Raffington connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Linewood.
Linewood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Linewood.
Raffington looks to land a left hand but Linewood moved out of range nicely.
Raffington lands a really nice looking cross but Linewood seems unphased.
Linewood scores with a jab to the head.
Raffington misses with a kick to the body.
Shane Raffington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linewood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Linewood lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Linewood ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
Linewood counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Raffington.
Linewood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raffington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Raffington.
Raffington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Linewood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Linewood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raffington.
Raffington takes a swing at Linewood's ribcage but misses.
Linewood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Linewood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Linewood keeps the fight on the outside.
Linewood blocks a head kick by Raffington.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raffington 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 Linewood has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Linewood and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raffington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raffington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raffington attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Linewood throws out a counter right but Raffington avoids it with no problem.
Linewood looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Raffington throws an overhand right that lands on Linewood's shoulder, as Linewood tries to avoid the shot.
Linewood throws a hook but Raffington blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raffington.
Shane Raffington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Linewood ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Linewood.
Raffington throwing a counter right hand but Linewood manages to avoid it.
Linewood walks into a straight right hand from Raffington.
Raffington is looking to slow Linewood down with leg kicks.
Linewood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raffington.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Linewood.
The fighters circling - Linewood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raffington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Linewood scores with a four punch combination!
Linewood jabs Raffington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Linewood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raffington's head.
Linewood throws the left hand but Raffington avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Linewood.
Raffington getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Linewood appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Raffington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Raffington.
Linewood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raffington is out of range.
Linewood tries to score with a low kick but Raffington moves his leg out of the way.
Linewood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raffington.
Linewood takes one on the button.
Raffington digs a good hook to Linewood's body.
Raffington wants to land a leg kick but Linewood is out of range.
Linewood loads up on a big right hand but Raffington slips the punch.
Linewood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raffington.
A slow jab from Linewood misses its intended target.
Raffington throws a body punch but Linewood moves out of range.
Raffington jabs Linewood right on the nose. Linewood blinks but takes it well.
Raffington tests Linewood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Linewood throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Linewood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raffington. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linewood lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Raffington misses.
Shock Linewood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Linewood is looking to chop away at Raffington's legs.
Linewood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Linewood throws out the jab.
Linewood throws a hook to the side of Raffington's head but Raffington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Linewood.
Raffington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Linewood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raffington scrambles back to his feet.
Raffington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Linewood.
Raffington moves away from the strike by Linewood.
Raffington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Raffington.
Linewood throws a chopping leg kick but Raffington manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shane Raffington.
Well Raffington 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Raffington!
In his post fight interview, Shane Raffington started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GC 349 Starker vs Nickels
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Machida gets tackled into the cage by Raffington. Raffington maintains the clinch.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Raffington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raffington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raffington struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raffington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Raffington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raffington misses with some punches.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Raffington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raffington avoids the elbow strike from Machida, against the cage. #T1#
Raffington tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington throws a head punch that misses.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Machida scores with a shot to the side of Raffington's head.
A head punch on the inside from Raffington fails to land.
Raffington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raffington lands a left hand.
Machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Raffington tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Raffington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raffington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raffington swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Raffington breaks from the clinch.
Machida moves out of range as Raffington throws a body kick.
Machida cracks Raffington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Machida wants to clinch up but Raffington keeps it at a distance.
Raffington throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raffington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machida closes the distance looking to clinch
and Raffington counters with a good low kick that Machida was not able to check.
Machida looks to clinch
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Raffington pushes him off.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Raffington throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Machida tries to clinch up but Raffington circles away and keeps his distance.
Raffington misses with a hook. Machida ducked under it nicely.
Raffington throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.#CL#
Machida has closed the distance and engaged Raffington in a clinch.
Machida prevents a body shot from Raffington.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raffington avoids it.
Machida misses with some punches.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by Machida.
Raffington manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Raffington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards. #T4#
Raffington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Raffington misses with a punch on the inside.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Raffington blocks with his arms.
Machida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raffington.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Raffington misses with the head strike.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Raffington blocks it.
Raffington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machida pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machida swings wildly with an uppercut but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shane Raffington will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Machida is looking to clinch but Raffington is avoiding it.
Machida has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Raffington throws a push kick but Machida slaps the foot to one side.
Raffington swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Raffington misses.
Raffington scores with a jab. Machida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machida checks a leg kick nicely.
Raffington loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Machida looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington throws a push kick but Machida slaps the foot to one side.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Raffington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machida doesn't seem phased though.
Raffington has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Machida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raffington throws a lazy uppercut
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Raffington circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raffington swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Machida pushes Raffington up against the cage in a clinch.
Raffington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Raffington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Machida scores with a knee to the head.
Machida misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Raffington misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Raffington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Machida instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Raffington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Machida tries to clinch but Raffington moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raffington! But no joy.
Raffington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raffington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raffington tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raffington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raffington misses with a low kick. #T3#
Machida wants to clinch up but Raffington keeps it at a distance.
Machida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Machida tries to clinch but Raffington is having none of it.
Machida closes the distance looking to clinch
and Raffington counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Raffington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machida tries to bum rush Raffington with a series of wild strikes but Raffington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raffington connects with an inside leg kick.
Machida moves to clinch but Raffington breaks away
and Raffington counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Machida is looking to clinch but Raffington is avoiding it.
Raffington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raffington throws a jab but it's blocked by Machida.
Raffington feints a jab promting Machida to slip. Raffington then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Machida slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raffington thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Machida forces Raffington back against the cage and clinches.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Raffington throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Raffington 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Machida tries to clinch up but Raffington circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Raffington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Raffington circles away.
Raffington appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Machida is looking to clinch but Raffington is avoiding it.
Raffington misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Machida - just one landing. #CL#
Machida clinches with his opponent.
Raffington lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raffington tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington tries to break the clinch but Machida is controlling the position.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Raffington avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Raffington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Seiryu Machida has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raffington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Raffington is blocking nicely.
Machida lands a damaging elbow.
A short uppercut from Raffington.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Raffington blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Raffington lands with a light punch inside.
Raffington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Raffington.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Raffington blocks with his arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raffington.
Raffington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machida backwards. #BC2#
Raffington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machida tries to clinch up
and Raffington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shane Raffington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC2#Machida is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington scores with a kick to the body.
Raffington lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Machida falls backwards - clearly groggy! Raffington dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Raffington!
Shane Raffington bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GC 345 Phoenix vs Hand
Date: May 03, 2020

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Burduada No Cranio as he connects with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Burduada No Cranio scores with a four punch combination!
Raffington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burduada No Cranio.
Raffington 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.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington throws a push kick but Burduada No Cranio slaps the foot to one side.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a looping right.
Raffington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a jab.
Burduada No Cranio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raffington counters with a body kick.
Burduada No Cranio throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Raffington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Raffington scores with a shot to the side of Burduada No Cranio's head. #BC2#
Raffington manages to break the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burduada No Cranio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raffington finds it's way round the side to connect with Burduada No Cranio's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burduada No Cranio moves away.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raffington's hands.
Raffington takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Burduada No Cranio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raffington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burduada No Cranio lands the left hand.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a right hand. Raffington shakes it off.
Raffington throws the left hand but Burduada No Cranio avoids the punch easily.
Burduada No Cranio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Burduada No Cranio scores with a leg kick.
Burduada No Cranio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burduada No Cranio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffington.
Raffington throws a lazy right hand but Burduada No Cranio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burduada No Cranio throws a big counter combination but Raffington scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Burduada No Cranio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burduada No Cranio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Burduada No Cranio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raffington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Burduada No Cranio misses the target.
Raffington steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burduada No Cranio.
Raffington misses the shot to the body.
Burduada No Cranio is looking for a counter combo.
Burduada No Cranio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good exchange - Burduada No Cranio coming out on top.
Burduada No Cranio swinging wildly here.
Raffington moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Raffington was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a straight right.
Burduada No Cranio 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. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burduada No Cranio misses with a straight right.
Raffington blocks a low kick nicely.
Raffington follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Raffington swings for the body but Burduada No Cranio moves out of range.
A head kick from Burduada No Cranio lands but Raffington takes it in his stride.
Burduada No Cranio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Burduada No Cranio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Burduada No Cranio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raffington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burduada No Cranio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raffington scrambles back to his feet.
Raffington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burduada No Cranio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burduada No Cranio throws a lazy right hand but Raffington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burduada No Cranio throws a chopping leg kick but Raffington manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burduada No Cranio throws a looping overhand right but Raffington ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Burduada No Cranio lands.
Raffington looks to land a combination but Burduada No Cranio avoids it well.
Raffington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burduada No Cranio was well out of range. Poor timing from Raffington.
Burduada No Cranio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burduada No Cranio catches Raffington with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Burduada No Cranio swings widly with a right hand
letting Raffington counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Ricardo Burduada No Cranio has been cut.
Burduada No Cranio avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Burduada No Cranio wants to clinch up but Raffington keeps it at a distance.
Raffington on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burduada No Cranio walks into a jab.
Burduada No Cranio throws a head kick that misses.
Raffington slips under a jab from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio throws the left hand but Raffington avoids the punch easily.
Raffington tries to counter by closing the distance.
Burduada No Cranio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raffington scores with a body shot.
Burduada No Cranio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raffington can pounce on him.
Raffington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio misses with the combination.
Raffington walks into a left hand. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Burduada No Cranio has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Raffington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raffington avoids the head kick by Burduada No Cranio. #CL2#
Raffington closes the distance and clinches.
Burduada No Cranio lands a good knee to the midsection. Raffington won't want to take too many of those.
Burduada No Cranio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raffington. #BC#
Burduada No Cranio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burduada No Cranio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burduada No Cranio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Burduada No Cranio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raffington, pushing him back against the cage.
Burduada No Cranio blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Burduada No Cranio blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Burduada No Cranio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Burduada No Cranio breaks the clinch.
Raffington on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Burduada No Cranio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Burduada No Cranio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Raffington 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.
A head kick misses from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raffington takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL#
Burduada No Cranio clinches.
Burduada No Cranio missing with knees to the body.
Burduada No Cranio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Burduada No Cranio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Burduada No Cranio.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Raffington is trying to break the clinch but Burduada No Cranio has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burduada No Cranio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burduada No Cranio crunches a lovely knee into Raffington's ribcage.
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!
Burduada No Cranio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raffington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burduada No Cranio lands a good knee to the midsection. Raffington won't want to take too many of those.
Burduada No Cranio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raffington can do to turn this around?
Burduada No Cranio throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Raffington misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Burduada No Cranio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burduada No Cranio lands a nice shot that snaps Raffington's head back.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a jab.
Raffington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burduada No Cranio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio is winning the standup battle so far.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burduada No Cranio throws a head kick that Raffington semi-blocks.
Burduada No Cranio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Burduada No Cranio misses its intended target.
Raffington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burduada No Cranio throws an overhand right that lands on Raffington's shoulder, as Raffington tries to avoid the shot.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a straight left.
Burduada No Cranio wants to slow Raffington down by chopping away at his legs.
Raffington let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burduada No Cranio pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Burduada No Cranio circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Burduada No Cranio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raffington doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Burduada No Cranio clinches. #BC#
Burduada No Cranio breaks the clinch.
Raffington shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raffington misses with a hook. Burduada No Cranio ducked under it nicely.
Burduada No Cranio lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Raffington shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burduada No Cranio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Raffington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raffington avoids the head kick by Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raffington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raffington throws a shot from downtown. Burduada No Cranio moves away and avoids it.
Raffington on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
A jab lands there for Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio cracks Raffington with an open hand slap.
Burduada No Cranio moves out of range of the strikes.
Raffington thuds his right hand into Burduada No Cranio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Burduada No Cranio.
Raffington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burduada No Cranio with a body shot.#CL#
Burduada No Cranio drives through and clinches with Raffington against the cage.
A knee to the head by Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raffington is defending well for now.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Burduada No Cranio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burduada No Cranio throws an overhand right that lands on Raffington's shoulder, as Raffington tries to avoid the shot.
Raffington was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raffington blocks a head kick by Burduada No Cranio.
Raffington unleashes a big counter combination but Burduada No Cranio bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Raffington dodges the punch combination from Burduada No Cranio.
And Raffington responds with a good body kick, but Burduada No Cranio manages to step out the way in time.
Burduada No Cranio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raffington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Burduada No Cranio. #T4#
Burduada No Cranio misses with an uppercut. Raffington saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Raffington tries to keep at a distance but Burduada No Cranio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio trying to land knees to the body.
Burduada No Cranio throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Burduada No Cranio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burduada No Cranio throws a chopping leg kick but Raffington manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raffington avoids the head kick by Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Burduada No Cranio slips a jab from Raffington.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a double jab.
Burduada No Cranio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington thinks about the counter body kick.
Burduada No Cranio lands a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burduada No Cranio tries to clinch but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington counters with a body kick.
Raffington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Raffington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Burduada No Cranio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Burduada No Cranio's cut.
That's time! Burduada No Cranio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Raffington avoids the head kick by Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A cross from Burduada No Cranio lands.
Raffington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burduada No Cranio throws a head kick that misses.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a hook.
Raffington wants to counter the offense by Burduada No Cranio and move into the clinch position.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a head kick.
Raffington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Burduada No Cranio is looking to clinch but Raffington is avoiding it.
Raffington steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burduada No Cranio.
A big right from Raffington misses.
Burduada No Cranio is looking to counter with head kicks.
Raffington throws a wild body kick that Burduada No Cranio sees coming a mile off.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burduada No Cranio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raffington is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Raffington takes a swing at Burduada No Cranio's ribcage but misses.
Burduada No Cranio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Raffington lands a jab to Burduada No Cranio's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burduada No Cranio misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Burduada No Cranio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio throws a hook but Raffington blocks it.
Burduada No Cranio fails to land with a series of punches.
Raffington misses with an uppercut.
Raffington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raffington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burduada No Cranio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Raffington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio tries to clinch up but Raffington circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Burduada No Cranio takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Raffington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Raffington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burduada No Cranio backwards.
Our sources have told us that Burduada No Cranio has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A body shot lands from Raffington.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raffington is defending well for now.
Raffington has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC2#
Raffington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raffington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raffington flicks out a counter leg kick but Burduada No Cranio steps away.
Raffington throws a jab when Burduada No Cranio was well out of range.
Burduada No Cranio throws a big counter combination but Raffington scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Raffington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Raffington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burduada No Cranio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burduada No Cranio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burduada No Cranio tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio throws a lazy right hand but Raffington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Burduada No Cranio looks to land a right hand but Raffington moved out of range.
Burduada No Cranio throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Raffington counter with a right hand.
Raffington throws a body punch but Burduada No Cranio moves out of range. #CL#
Burduada No Cranio closes the distance and pushes Raffington back into the cage.
Burduada No Cranio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burduada No Cranio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raffington avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio stalling against the cage.
Shane Raffington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burduada No Cranio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raffington backwards.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Burduada No Cranio avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage. #BC2#
Raffington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burduada No Cranio tries to clinch but Raffington is having none of it.
Raffington looks to throw the jab but Burduada No Cranio is out of range.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a head kick.
A big left from Burduada No Cranio misses. #T4#
Decent striking displayed by Burduada No Cranio there.
A jab from Burduada No Cranio misses.
Raffington avoids the head kick by Burduada No Cranio.
A swing and a miss from Burduada No Cranio.
Raffington wants to counter with a clinch but Burduada No Cranio pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burduada No Cranio misses with an uppercut. Raffington saw that one coming.
Raffington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raffington throws out a leg kick but Burduada No Cranio moves out of range and Raffington only half commits.
Raffington blocks a head kick by Burduada No Cranio.
Raffington slips a straight right by Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio backing away here, and Raffington unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Burduada No Cranio throws a leg kick that misses.
Burduada No Cranio slips under a jab from Raffington.
Burduada No Cranio looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Burduada No Cranio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Raffington.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a few strikes there.
Raffington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raffington avoids the head kick by Burduada No Cranio.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burduada No Cranio 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Burduada No Cranio!
After the fight, Ricardo Burduada No Cranio was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GC 343 ?? vs ??
Date: Apr 19, 2020

#R1#
Raffington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raffington throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Machida wants to clinch.
Raffington 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.
Machida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machida is looking to clinch but Raffington is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington circles away from the clinch attempt
and Raffington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Raffington looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.#T1##CL#
Machida closes the distance and pushes Raffington back into the cage.
Raffington lands a right hand.
Raffington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Raffington blocks with his arms.
Machida landing knees to the body.
Machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Machida scores with a knee to the head.
Machida lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Raffington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Machida. That snapped Raffington's head back.
Machida is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Machida prevents a body shot from Raffington.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2##BC2#
Raffington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Raffington counters by moving into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Machida obliges.
Nice elbow from Machida.
Raffington is trying to break the clinch but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Machida lands with a left to the head.
Machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machida lands a good knee to the midsection. Raffington won't want to take too many of those.
Raffington is trying to break free.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Raffington blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida lands a knee to the body.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raffington has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Raffington in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida scores with a knee to the head.
Raffington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Machida.
Raffington managing to block the knees to the body from Machida.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Raffington breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raffington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida is looking to clinch but Raffington is avoiding it.
Raffington keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida tries to score with a low kick but Raffington moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Machida closes the distance and clinches.
Raffington misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Raffington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Raffington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machida trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Raffington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Machida clinches up against the cage.
Machida throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Raffington tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Raffington circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Raffington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raffington takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffington.
Raffington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seiryu Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida throws a leg kick but Raffington moved away.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raffington loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Machida swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Machida wants to clinch
and Raffington counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida tries to clinch up but Raffington circles away and keeps his distance.
Raffington let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raffington throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raffington swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Raffington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machida backing away here, and Raffington unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Raffington misses with a body shot.
Raffington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machida throws a big counter combination but Raffington scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Machida tries to clinch up but Raffington circles away and keeps his distance.
Raffington throws a counter combo.
Machida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Raffington connects with a body shot.
Machida tries to clinch but Raffington is having none of it. #CL#
Machida takes the fight into the clinch.
Raffington misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machida throws an elbow but misses.
Machida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raffington's efforts to push away.
Raffington misses with a body punch. #T2##BC2#
Raffington manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Raffington rushes Machida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seiryu Machida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raffington lands with a right to the head.
A knee to the head by Machida.
Raffington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington wants to break free but Machida has control.
Raffington misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raffington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machida lands a good knee to the midsection. Raffington won't want to take too many of those.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Raffington can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Raffington effectively controlling the action here.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Raffington blocks it.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Raffington avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Raffington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida landing knees to the head.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Raffington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Raffington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raffington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machida tries to clinch but Raffington moves out of range.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Raffington pushes him off.
Raffington let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raffington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raffington moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Machida rushes Raffington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raffington.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Raffington throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffington has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raffington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raffington gets through Machida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raffington wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raffington misses with a punch on the inside.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Machida missing with knees to the body.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Machida.
Raffington wants to break free but Machida has control.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Raffington is blocking nicely.
Machida working aggressively here.
Machida trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Raffington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Machida pushes Raffington up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shane Raffington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raffington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machida wants to clinch up but Raffington keeps it at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Raffington.
Machida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raffington misses with a straight left.
Shane Raffington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raffington keeps the fight on the outside.
Raffington wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Machida tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
Machida wants to clinch up but Raffington keeps it at a distance.
Raffington only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Machida is looking to clinch but Raffington is avoiding it.
Raffington feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Machida's calf.
Raffington stuns Machida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raffington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Raffington pushes him off.
Machida tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Raffington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raffington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Machida rather than just go for the knockout.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machida cracks Raffington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Machida avoids the body shot from Raffington. #CL#
Machida darts in and clinches Raffington up against the cage.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raffington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Raffington lands an uppercut.
Raffington lands a body shot. #BC2#
Raffington manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida wants to clinch.
Raffington thinks about the counter body kick.
Machida moves out of range as Raffington throws a body kick.
Machida is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##CL#
Machida clinches up with Raffington and pushes him back against the cage.
Machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raffington's efforts to push away.
Raffington tries to break the clinch but Machida is controlling the position. #BC2#
Raffington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raffington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raffington unleashes a big counter combination but Machida bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Machida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raffington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
Machida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raffington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raffington! But no joy.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Raffington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Raffington misses with a body kick.
Machida tries to clinch up but Raffington circles away and keeps his distance.
Machida is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Raffington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raffington scores with a nice body kick.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Machida closes the distance but Raffington moves to the side
letting Raffington counter with a right hand.
Machida tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raffington! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Raffington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raffington 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: WPFC 49 - Knox vs. Dairy
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Brandstatter is looking to score with low kicks.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Raffington has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brandstatter is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brandstatter checks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raffington.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Raffington tries a quick counter leg kick but Brandstatter is wise to it.
Brandstatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandstatter lands a front kick.
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Raffington.
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Brandstatter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Raffington off balance momentarily.
Raffington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Raffington. #T1#
Raffington throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Raffington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brandstatter slips under a jab.
Brandstatter with a jab.
Brandstatter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandstatter throws a front kick aimed at Raffington's knee but Raffington avoids it well.
Raffington throws a leg kick but Brandstatter checks it.
Brandstatter lands a nice looking body shot.
Raffington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Raffington on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brandstatter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brandstatter works the jab nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Raffington checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A countering left hand to the body from Raffington misses.#T2#
Raffington lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brandstatter's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter lands with a right hand.
Raffington throws a front kick aimed at Brandstatter's knee but Brandstatter avoids it well.
Brandstatter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury in the buildup to the fight.
Brandstatter connects with a jab.
Raffington throws the kick towards the body but Brandstatter avoids it.
Brandstatter looks to land a body kick but Raffington moved away.
Raffington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Raffington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Brandstatter misses its intended target.
Raffington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raffington missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raffington tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandstatter misses the body punch
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Raffington feints a counter leg kick.
Brandstatter throws an overhand right that lands on Raffington's shoulder, as Raffington tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Raffington tries to work over Brandstatter's front leg with a kick but Brandstatter checks it.
Brandstatter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Brandstatter. That snapped Raffington's head back.
Brandstatter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brandstatter missing with a left hand there. Raffington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Raffington responds with a good body kick, but Brandstatter manages to step out the way in time.
Brandstatter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brandstatter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brandstatter tries to land a leg kick but Raffington saw it coming and moves away.
Raffington staying out of range there.
Raffington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brandstatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter 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 Raffington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raffington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brandstatter checks a low kick from Raffington.
Brandstatter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Raffington connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brandstatter. Brandstatter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Brandstatter.#T4#
Brandstatter with a nice cross.
Brandstatter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Raffington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raffington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Raffington takes a swing at Brandstatter's ribcage but misses.
Raffington tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandstatter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brandstatter jabs at Raffington's body.
Brandstatter tries to land a leg kick but Raffington saw it coming and moves away.
Raffington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
That's time! Brandstatter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brandstatter throws a big shot that misses.
Brandstatter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raffington.
Brandstatter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raffington throws out a counter right but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.
Brandstatter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. Raffington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raffington tries to counter with a clinch but Brandstatter shakes him off and moves away.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandstatter slips under a jab from Raffington.
Raffington misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington throws an off balance right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a nice body shot.
Brandstatter throws a right hand that misses
and Raffington counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brandstatter connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
Raffington thinks about the counter body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Raffington might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brandstatter has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Brandstatter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
Raffington misses with a body shot
and Brandstatter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Brandstatter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brandstatter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raffington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Raffington.
Raffington steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Raffington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brandstatter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raffington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raffington moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raffington moves away from the strike by Brandstatter.
Raffington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raffington checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter throws an off balance right hand
and Raffington counters with a body kick.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut. Raffington saw that one coming.
Brandstatter loads up on a big right hand but Raffington slips the punch.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Brandstatter misses #CL2#
and Raffington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter. #BC#
Brandstatter breaks from the clinch.
Raffington fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brandstatter checks it well.
Brandstatter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raffington throws a poor cross that misses
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
Raffington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Raffington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brandstatter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raffington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raffington slips a straight right by Brandstatter.
Raffington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raffington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brandstatter finds it's way round the side to connect with Raffington's head.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Raffington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Raffington misses.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Raffington raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick from Raffington.
Brandstatter loads up on a big right hand but Raffington slips the punch.
Raffington thinks about the counter body kick.
Brandstatter misses with a hook. Raffington ducked under it nicely.
Brandstatter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandstatter takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Raffington.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raffington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Raffington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brandstatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandstatter missing with a left hand there. Raffington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandstatter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raffington doesn't seem bothered though.
Brandstatter lands a slapping body shot.
Brandstatter lands with a cross.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raffington can do to turn this around?
Brandstatter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brandstatter checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that second round.
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 telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target.
Brandstatter lands with a shot to the body.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brandstatter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raffington's sensitive parts.
Raffington throws a solid leg kick but Brandstatter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raffington.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick from Raffington.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raffington steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Raffington takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Brandstatter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brandstatter lands a jab to Raffington's midsection.
Brandstatter thows a body kick. Raffington tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Brandstatter misses with the body kick
letting Raffington counter with a right hand.
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Raffington drops his hands momentarily and Brandstatter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Brandstatter counters with a quick kick to the body but Raffington blocks it.
Raffington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a kick to the body
and Raffington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brandstatter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raffington's head.
Brandstatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raffington.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter throws an overhand right that lands on Raffington's shoulder, as Raffington tries to avoid the shot.
Raffington blocks a jab.#T2#
Brandstatter scores with a push kick.
A jab lands there for Brandstatter.
Raffington lunges at Brandstatter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brandstatter's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter throws a shot to the body.
Brandstatter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brandstatter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Raffington's head.
Raffington lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandstatter.
Raffington has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raffington throws a poor cross that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a left to the body.
Raffington moves out of range as Brandstatter strikes.
Raffington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brandstatter doesn't seem bothered though.
Raffington walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Raffington defending well as Brandstatter loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter throws out a loose jab but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Brandstatter.
Raffington blocks a jab.
Raffington throws out a counter right but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.
Brandstatter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shane Raffington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Brandstatter finds it's way through Raffington's defenses.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raffington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brandstatter with a body shot.
Raffington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raffington checks a leg kick.
Raffington misses with a body kick.
Brandstatter scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Raffington throws out a counter right but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.
Brandstatter thuds a left hand into Raffington's body.
Brandstatter misses with a hook
and Raffington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raffington moves away from the strike by Brandstatter.
Raffington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandstatter misses with a jab to the body
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandstatter blocks a jab.
Raffington slips under a jab from Brandstatter.
Raffington lands a nice looking body shot.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brandstatter misses with a straight left.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandstatter lands a really nice looking cross but Raffington seems unphased.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Brandstatter!
Wolfgang Brandstatter thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WPFC 43 - Bergeron vs. Ivanov
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Lucas's corner calls for a 1-2. Lucas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A head kick misses from Lucas.
Raffington wants to counter with a clinch but Lucas pushes him away.#CL2#
Raffington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lucas, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raffington.
Lucas tries to break free but Raffington pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raffington.
Raffington is working Lucas over against the cage.
Lucas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raffington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lucas is trying to push Raffington away but Raffington has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Raffington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lucas is looking to control Raffington's arms but Raffington gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lucas has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raffington.
Lucas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Raffington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Raffington feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lucas sprawling to the canvas! Lucas rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Raffington finish him?! #ROC2#
Lucas is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Henry Lucas has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Raffington instigates a clinch.
Oh Lucas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raffington lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lucas to his knees! Raffington keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Raffington!
Shane Raffington decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: XF 23
Date: Aug 09, 2019

#R1#
Raffington misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Raffington.
Raffington throws a shot from downtown. Dohaeris moves away and avoids it.
Raffington 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.
Raffington misses with a body kick.
Dohaeris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raffington.
Dohaeris digs a good body shot into Raffington's ribs.
Raffington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dohaeris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Raffington throws a body shot but no joy.
Dohaeris steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Raffington. That one must have hurt.
Raffington scores with a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Raffington.
A head kick misses from Raffington.
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Raffington scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dohaeris 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.
Raffington appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raffington swings for the body but Dohaeris moves out of range.
Dohaeris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Raffington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Raffington moves out of range of the leg kick from Dohaeris.
Dohaeris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raffington checks it well.
Dohaeris misses the shot to the body.
Raffington slips under a jab.
Raffington connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dohaeris swings for the body but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raffington thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dohaeris if he has to take too many more of those.
Raffington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dohaeris.
Raffington misses with an uppercut. Dohaeris saw that one coming.
Raffington 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.
Raffington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dohaeris looks to land a right hand but Raffington moved out of range.
Dohaeris moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dohaeris. Raffington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raffington looks to land a body kick but Dohaeris moved away.
Dohaeris has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dohaeris is looking to wear down Raffington with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dohaeris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dohaeris checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Dohaeris misses the target.#T2#
Dohaeris avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Raffington throws a jab but it's blocked by Dohaeris.
Shane Raffington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dohaeris tries to clinch up but Raffington circles away and keeps his distance.
Raffington checks a leg kick.
Dohaeris takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dohaeris tries to counter by clinching up but Raffington breaks away and moves out of range.
Dohaeris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raffington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dohaeris checks the leg kick.
Dohaeris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raffington digs a good body shot into Dohaeris's ribs.
Raffington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dohaeris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raffington throws a head kick but Dohaeris moves out of range.
Raffington blocks a leg kick.
Raffington throws a low kick, looking for Dohaeris's leg but Dohaeris calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Raffington explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Raffington connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Raffington misses with a head kick.
Dohaeris moves out of range of the leg kick from Raffington.
Dohaeris blocks a jab.
Dohaeris throws a leg kick but Raffington checks it.
Raffington scores with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dohaeris 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 Raffington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raffington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raffington misses the jab.
Dohaeris scores with a jab. Raffington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dohaeris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Dohaeris.
Raffington lands with a cross.
Dohaeris tries to land a front kick but Raffington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raffington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dohaeris throws a poor cross that misses
and Raffington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dohaeris throws a lazy uppercut
and Raffington counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
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!
Dohaeris looks to land a right hand but Raffington moved out of range.
It seemed like Raffington was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Dohaeris tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dohaeris looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raffington blocks a jab.
Dohaeris throws an overhand right that lands on Raffington's shoulder, as Raffington tries to avoid the shot.
Raffington misses the shot to the body.
Dohaeris tries to close the distance and clinch but Raffington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Dohaeris.
Dohaeris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shane Raffington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Raffington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dohaeris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Raffington sprawls and moves away.
Raffington has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Raffington there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dohaeris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raffington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raffington misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Dohaeris moves into the clinch.
Dohaeris is trying to break the clinch but Raffington has him pressed against the cage.
Raffington tries a body shot but Dohaeris blocks it.
Dohaeris is leaning against Raffington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Dohaeris.
Raffington lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Raffington 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#
Dohaeris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raffington, right into the meat.
Dohaeris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dohaeris throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Dohaeris moves to clinch but Raffington breaks away
and Raffington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Dohaeris.
Dohaeris looks to land a left hand but Raffington moved out of range nicely.
Dohaeris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dohaeris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raffington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dohaeris misses with a shot to the body
and Raffington counters with a nice body shot.
Raffington misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dohaeris avoids a kick to the body.
Dohaeris moves out of range of the leg kick from Raffington.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raffington.
Raffington scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Raffington does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dohaeris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raffington. #T1#
Dohaeris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Dohaeris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Raffington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dohaeris somewhat.
Dohaeris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dohaeris throws the kick towards the body but Raffington avoids it.
Dohaeris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Raffington connects with a crisp jab.
Raffington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dohaeris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raffington misses with a looping left.
Dohaeris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dohaeris digs a good hook to Raffington's body.
A jab from Raffington misses.
Dohaeris moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dohaeris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raffington is able to avoid easily.
Raffington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dohaeris.
Dohaeris doesn't manage to clinch there - Raffington circles away. #T2#
Raffington throws an off balance right hand
and Dohaeris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raffington lands a head kick!
A jab from Dohaeris finds it's way through Raffington's defenses.
Dohaeris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dohaeris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dohaeris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dohaeris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dohaeris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raffington. Dohaeris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raffington throws a low kick, looking for Dohaeris's leg but Dohaeris calmly moves out of range.
Raffington scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raffington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dohaeris avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Raffington scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Raffington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dohaeris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Dohaeris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Raffington blocks the leg kick.
Shane Raffington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dohaeris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raffington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dohaeris looks to land a left hand but Raffington moved out of range nicely.
And Raffington responds with a good body kick, but Dohaeris manages to step out the way in time.
Dohaeris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Raffington. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dohaeris throws a sloppy body shot
and Dohaeris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raffington looks to land a left hand but Dohaeris moved out of range nicely.
Dohaeris loads up on a big right hand but Raffington slips the punch.
Raffington scores with a leg kick.
Raffington lands with an uppercut that bounces Dohaeris off the cage and back into range.
Dohaeris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffington.
Dohaeris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dohaeris misses with a hook.
Raffington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dohaeris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dohaeris checks a leg kick.
Dohaeris goes for a double leg but Raffington avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Raffington continues to drive forward.
Raffington misses with an uppercut. Dohaeris saw that one coming.#T4#
Dohaeris misses with a body shot.
Raffington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dohaeris.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dohaeris misses with a looping left.
Raffington goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Raffington tries to work over Dohaeris's front leg with a kick but Dohaeris checks it.
Raffington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raffington counters with a body kick.
Raffington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dohaeris cracks Raffington with a right hand to the side of the head.
Raffington throws a low kick but Dohaeris avoids it.
Raffington scores with a punch to the head.
Raffington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dohaeris with a lazy takedown attempt
and Raffington counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valar Dohaeris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raffington fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dohaeris on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington scores with a jab to the body.
Raffington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raffington scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Raffington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Raffington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dohaeris.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raffington checks a leg kick.
Raffington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dohaeris.
Dohaeris throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Raffington lands a nice hook to Dohaeris's body. Dohaeris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raffington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dohaeris misses with a straight left.
Raffington is looking for the big counter here.
Dohaeris is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raffington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raffington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dohaeris.
Raffington scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dohaeris has time to react.
Raffington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dohaeris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valar Dohaeris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dohaeris tries to close the distance and clinch but Raffington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dohaeris misses with a kick to the body.
Raffington tries to counter by closing the distance.
Raffington tries to land a leg kick but Dohaeris saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Dohaeris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
Dohaeris takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Raffington 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.
Dohaeris misses with a leg kick.
Dohaeris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dohaeris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raffington's hands.
Dohaeris throws a big shot that misses.
Raffington lands with a shot to the body.
Raffington throws a body punch but Dohaeris moves out of range.
Dohaeris is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dohaeris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Raffington misses.
Dohaeris fires out a quick counter leg kick but Raffington just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Raffington.
Raffington feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dohaeris's calf.
Raffington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dohaeris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Raffington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dohaeris will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dohaeris throws a body shot but no joy.
Dohaeris throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Raffington. Beautiful body shot.
Raffington 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.
Raffington with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raffington moves out of range as Dohaeris strikes.
Dohaeris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raffington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dohaeris looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dohaeris moves out of range as Raffington throws a body kick.
Dohaeris tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Raffington manages to circle out of the way.
Raffington connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dohaeris moves out of range of the body kick from Raffington.
Dohaeris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raffington tries a head kick but it misses.
Dohaeris keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raffington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dohaeris on the side of the head.
Dohaeris throws an overhand right that lands on Raffington's shoulder, as Raffington tries to avoid the shot.
Raffington dips to his left and cracks Dohaeris with an uppercut!#T3#
Dohaeris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Raffington.
Raffington sizes up Dohaeris with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raffington misses with an uppercut
and Dohaeris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dohaeris swings widly with a right hand
and Raffington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dohaeris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Raffington feints a counter leg kick.
Raffington lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Raffington.
Dohaeris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raffington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raffington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dohaeris.
Dohaeris closes the distance but Raffington moves to the side
and Dohaeris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dohaeris looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dohaeris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raffington moves out of range of the leg kick from Dohaeris.
Raffington keeps Dohaeris at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Dohaeris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dohaeris tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Raffington releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That kick from Raffington tenderised Dohaeris's leg. Dohaeris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dohaeris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Dohaeris.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Raffington clinches with his opponent.
Dohaeris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raffington lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Raffington.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dohaeris throws a punch but it's blocked by Raffington.
Good body shot from Raffington.
Dohaeris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shane Raffington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Raffington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raffington 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Raffington!

Event: Skrap Fights 32
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Raffington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raffington has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Raffington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maulish has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raffington scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Raffington as he checks the leg kick.
Raffington appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maulish throws a leg kick that misses.
Raffington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raffington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maulish is looking to counter with a body kick.
Raffington takes a swing at Maulish's ribcage but misses.
Maulish throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Maulish avoids a kick to the body.
And Maulish counters with a quick kick to the body but Raffington blocks it.
Raffington fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maulish throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raffington scores with a decent looking hook.
Raffington avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Raffington.
Maulish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffington.
Raffington scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raffington thuds his shin into the meat of Maulish's side.
Maulish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
Raffington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Raffington thuds his right hand into Maulish's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maulish throws a lazy right hand but Raffington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raffington lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maulish looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raffington scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maulish staying out of range there.
Raffington blocks a jab.
Raffington misses with a straight left.
Maulish misses with an uppercut. Raffington saw that one coming.
Maulish throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raffington.
Maulish misses with a body kick.
Raffington throws out a counter right but Maulish avoids it with no problem.
Maulish walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raffington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raffington blocks a head kick by Maulish.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raffington. Maulish does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Raffington.
Maulish throws a quick counter kick to the body but Raffington avoids it.
Maulish throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raffington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maulish misses with a low kick as Raffington jumps back.
Raffington has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raffington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maulish. #T2#
Maulish has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raffington.
Raffington checks a low kick from Maulish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Raffington.
Raffington lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maulish will feel that in the morning.
Maulish looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raffington avoids a kick to the body.
Raffington throws a fast counter high kick but Maulish manages to duck under it in time.
Maulish throws the left hand but Raffington avoids the punch easily.
Raffington is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Maulish misses.
Maulish throws a low kick, looking for Raffington's leg but Raffington calmly moves out of range.
Maulish has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maulish there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maulish throws a push kick but Raffington slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Maulish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raffington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raffington throws a hook but Maulish blocks it.
Raffington fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maulish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffington.
A good leg kick by Raffington. #T3#
Maulish throws an off balance right hand
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut.
Raffington moves out of range of the body kick from Maulish.
Nice jab there from Raffington.
A low kick from Maulish is predictable there
and Raffington counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Raffington.
Nice body kick from Raffington.
Maulish is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raffington 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.
Raffington lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Raffington lands with a right hand.
Raffington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maulish under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maulish throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raffington checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maulish throws a leg kick but Raffington moved away.
Raffington looks to land a body kick but Maulish moved away.
Raffington is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maulish had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Raffington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maulish throws a leg kick but Raffington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raffington steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Maulish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Maulish.
Maulish misses with a low kick.
Raffington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raffington is looking for the big counter here.
Maulish is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raffington.
Raffington appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Raffington.
Maulish throws the kick towards the body but Raffington avoids it.
Raffington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raffington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Raffington.
Raffington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maulish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raffington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maulish.
Maulish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maulish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Raffington defending well as Maulish loads up on a big left hand.
Raffington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffington misses with a looping left.
Maulish throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Raffington dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Raffington lands a head shot.
Raffington dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maulish. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Raffington there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maulish throws a looping overhand right but Raffington ducks down to avoid it.
Maulish throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maulish takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raffington connects with a right hand. Maulish shakes it off.
Raffington connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maulish tries to work over Raffington's front leg with a kick but Raffington checks it.
Maulish throws a leg kick but Raffington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Raffington misses.
Raffington 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.
Maulish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffington.
Raffington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maulish throws a head kick but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington lands an overhand right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Maulish might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maulish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Maulish takes one to the chin there.
Maulish is looking to land body kicks.
Maulish stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raffington.#T1#
Maulish tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maulish takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Raffington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Maulish is rocked!
Raffington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oh Maulish is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maulish throws an overhand right that lands on Raffington's shoulder, as Raffington tries to avoid the shot.
Raffington drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Maulish right on the button. Maulish goes down! Raffington follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Raffington gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Raffington!

Event: CEC 641
Date: Feb 08, 2019

#R1#
Raffington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wang.
Wang misses with a wild body shot.
Raffington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raffington slips under a jab from Wang.
A big right from Raffington misses.
Raffington fakes the leg kick and cracks Wang in the body.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Wang's head but Wang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wang throws a leg kick but Raffington sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raffington throws a shot to the body.
Raffington throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wang looks for the body kick but Raffington saw that one coming.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang ducks right into an uppercut from Raffington.
Raffington lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wang's sensitive parts.
Raffington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raffington. That's going to slow Wang down.
Wang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raffington.#T1#
Raffington throws an overhand right that lands on Wang's shoulder, as Wang tries to avoid the shot.
Wang scoring well with a low kick there.
Wang just misses with a punch to the body.
Wang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Raffington as he checks the leg kick.
Raffington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raffington throws a hook but Wang blocks it.
Raffington moves forwards but Wang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Raffington looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.
Wang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington tries to land a front kick but Wang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It appears Wang was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raffington scores with a leg kick.
Wang looks to land a left hand but Raffington moved out of range nicely.
Wang misses with a kick to the body.
Wang lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Raffington throws the left hand but Wang avoids the punch easily.
Wang throws the kick towards the body but Raffington avoids it.
A nice side step and Raffington releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Raffington throws a body shot but no joy.
Raffington scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raffington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raffington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Raffington misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wang.
Raffington throws a low kick, looking for Wang's leg but Wang calmly moves out of range.
Wang pushes Raffington away with a front kick.
Raffington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raffington staying out of range there.
Raffington throws out a counter right but Wang avoids it with no problem.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Wang.
Wang misses with a looping right.
Raffington is looking to slow Wang down with leg kicks.
Raffington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wang as he jumps to the side.
An inside leg kick from Wang misses.
Raffington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raffington avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Raffington checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raffington misses with a body shot.
Wang throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington cracks Wang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffington.
Raffington connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wang takes one to the side of the head.
Wang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wang misses with a hook.
Raffington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Big Wang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wang throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Wang takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Raffington 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.
Wang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raffington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wang misses with an uppercut
and Raffington counters with a straight right hand.
Wang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wang throws a push kick but Raffington slaps the foot to one side.
Raffington thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wang throws the kick towards the body but Raffington avoids it.
Raffington throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Raffington is looking to score with low kicks.
Wang lands a head kick!
Wang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raffington wants to counter with a clinch but Wang pushes him away.
Raffington scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wang moves away from the strike by Raffington.
Good shot there by Wang.
Raffington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wang misses with a straight left.
Raffington connects with a solid leg kick.
Wang tries a head kick but it misses.
Raffington tries to land a front kick but Wang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raffington slips a jab from Wang.
Wang feints and then cracks Raffington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raffington down.
Raffington thuds his shin into the meat of Wang's side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wang looks to land a left hand but Raffington moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shane Raffington will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wang manages to avoid it.
Wang misses with an uppercut.
Wang avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Raffington thumps Wang with a low kick.
Raffington connects with a solid leg kick.
Wang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Raffington releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Raffington looks to land a right hand but Wang moved out of range.
Wang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Wang avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Raffington misses with an uppercut.
Raffington misses with a few strikes there.
As Raffington backs away, Wang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wang throws the left hand but Raffington avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang throws a big shot that misses.
Wang misses with a hook.
Raffington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raffington lands a nice looking body kick.
Raffington just misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wang moves away.#T1#
Raffington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raffington thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wang if he has to take too many more of those.
Wang throws a hook to the side of Raffington's head but Raffington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raffington blocks the body kick.
Wang scores with a spinning back kick!
Raffington is breathing heavily.
Wang thuds his shin into the meat of Raffington's side.
Wang misses with a looping left.
Wang throws the kick towards the body but Raffington avoids it.
Wang throws a body shot but no joy.
Shane Raffington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wang missing with a left hand there. Raffington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raffington throws the kick towards the body but Wang avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wang. That's going to slow Raffington down.
Wang throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raffington throws a jab when Wang was well out of range.
Raffington has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wang.#T2#
Wang jabs Raffington right on the nose. Raffington blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raffington slips under a jab.
Wang looks for the body kick but Raffington saw that one coming.
Raffington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raffington.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raffington. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wang looks to land a left hand but Raffington moved out of range nicely.
Raffington throws a hook but Wang avoids it easily.
Wang is looking to chop away at Raffington's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wang. That's going to slow Raffington down.
Raffington misses with a series of wild punches.
Wang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wang scores with a spinning back kick!
Wang misses with a looping left.
Wang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Wang misses with a wild body shot.
Raffington tries to land a front kick but Wang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raffington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wang. Wang obviously looking to wear him down.
Raffington throws out a leg kick but Wang moves out of range and Raffington only half commits.
Wang looks to land a right hand but Raffington moved out of range.
Wang throws a big shot that misses.
Raffington is looking to slow Wang down with leg kicks.
A shot to the liver by Wang. Beautiful body shot.
Wang moves out of range as Raffington strikes.
Wang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raffington. That did some damage!
Raffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wang throws out the jab.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Wang.
Wang tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wang.
Raffington throws a solid leg kick but Wang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raffington.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Raffington.#T4#
Wang defending well as Raffington loads up on a big left hand.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Wang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raffington blocks a head kick by Wang.
Raffington missing with a left hand there. Wang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raffington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wang throws a big shot that misses.
Wang lands a nice looking body shot.
Wang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raffington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wang misses with a hook. Raffington ducked under it nicely.
Wang misses with a body shot.
Wang misses with a body shot.
Wang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wang misses with a straight left.
Wang avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Wang misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Wang dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Raffington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wang.
Raffington throws a low kick but Wang avoids it.
Wang throws a jab when Raffington was well out of range.
Wang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wang slips a jab from Raffington.
Raffington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wang moves out of range of the body kick from Raffington.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wang.
Raffington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raffington throws out a counter right but Wang avoids it with no problem.
Wang throws a low kick, looking for Raffington's leg but Raffington calmly moves out of range.
Wang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington keeps Wang at a distance using the push kick.
Raffington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raffington throws a low kick but Wang moves out of range easily.
Wang tries to clinch there but Raffington circles away.
Wang throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Wang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raffington. Raffington obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot lands for Raffington.
Raffington takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Raffington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Raffington misses.
Raffington shoots in looking for a takedown. Wang tries to sprawl out of it but Raffington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wang throws a head kick that Raffington semi-blocks.
Wang lands a leg kick that knocks Raffington off balance momentarily.
Wang moves out of range of the body kick from Raffington.
Wang moves in looking to clinch but Raffington pushes him off.
Wang scores with a kick to the body.
Wang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raffington lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
Wang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raffington has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wang throws a looping overhand right but Raffington ducks down to avoid it.
Wang ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
Wang staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wang. Raffington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wang misses the jab.
Raffington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wang scores with a push kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Raffington might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wang has got the better of the exchanges.
Raffington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wang throws a hook to the side of Raffington's head but Raffington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wang looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Wang throws a hook but Raffington avoids it easily.
Wang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Wang tries to land a leg kick but Raffington saw it coming and moves away.
Raffington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raffington feints and then cracks Wang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wang down.
Raffington misses with a wild body shot.
Wang misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raffington! But no joy.
Raffington tries to score with a low kick but Wang moves his leg out of the way.
Raffington throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wang misses with a wild combination.
Wang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raffington defending well as Wang loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Wang.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Wang.
Raffington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wang throws a jab when Raffington was well out of range.
Raffington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wang.#T4#
Raffington lands with a nice combination. Wang backs away looking to recover.
Raffington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wang.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
A big right from Wang misses.
Raffington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
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!
Wang takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Wang.
Raffington misses with a kick to the body.
Raffington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raffington counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wang's knee momentarily.
Raffington blocks a low kick nicely.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Wang.
Raffington misses with an uppercut. Wang saw that one coming.
Raffington tries to land a front kick but Wang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raffington pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Big Wang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wang 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Wang!
Our winner, Big Wang, 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.

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