Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1038 Choke vs Dinapoli
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1##TD#
Gorge scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU#
Gorge escapes and gets back to his feet.
Liu tries for a takedown but Gorge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liu fails with a takedown attempt.
Gorge's corner calls for a 1-2. Gorge obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Gorge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Liu's guard.#SU#
Liu is working an open guard so Gorge takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Gorge drives through with a takedown into Liu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Liu has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gorge has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gorge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Liu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gorge circles away.
Tempe Gorge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balagot Liu.
Liu shoots in looking for a takedown but Gorge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Liu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gorge.#T1#
Gorge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Gorge. Those never looked like landing.
Liu doesn't manage to clinch there - Gorge circles away.
Gorge feinted with a counter takedown.
Gorge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Liu defending well as Gorge loads up on a big left hand.
Gorge throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Liu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gorge cracks Liu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gorge avoids the head kick by Liu.
Liu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gorge throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Liu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gorge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu is looking to clinch but Gorge is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Gorge misses its intended target.
Gorge seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Liu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gorge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Liu.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gorge just misses with a elbow thrown towards Liu's brow. #BC#
Gorge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gorge takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Liu slips a straight right by Gorge.
Liu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liu shoots in for a double leg but Gorge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Gorge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Liu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Liu tries to clinch
and Gorge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liu checks a leg kick.
Liu misses with a takedown attempt - Gorge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Liu slips a jab from Gorge.
Liu defending well as Gorge loads up on a big left hand.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gorge throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
Liu lands a head kick!
Liu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Gorge misses with a looping right.
Liu needs to keep his hands up - Gorge had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Liu clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorge swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4##BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liu checks a low kick from Gorge.
Liu lands a nice hook to Gorge's body. Gorge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gorge thows a leg kick but Liu checks it #CL2#
and Liu counters by clinching up.
Liu avoiding damage as Gorge throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gorge shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Liu eats them both and turns towards Gorge to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Liu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gorge tries to avoid it but Liu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gorge to the ground. Gorge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Gorge shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Liu napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Liu throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorge circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gorge counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Tempe Gorge will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Liu scores with a head kick. Gorge tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gorge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Liu closes the distance and pushes Gorge back into the cage.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Liu swings wildly with an uppercut but Gorge uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Gorge is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Liu can't fight it off and eventually Gorge manages to take the fight to the floor. Liu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Liu has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gorge has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Liu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!#BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gorge misses with a hook.#CL2#
Liu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Gorge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gorge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Gorge.#T1#
Liu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gorge throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gorge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Liu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gorge swivels and escapes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Liu. #CUT2#It looks like Tempe Gorge has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Liu.
Gorge swats away the attempt to clinch by Liu.
An attempted straight right counter from Gorge misses the target.#CL2#
Liu moves into the clinch.#BC#
Gorge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Gorge clinches up with Liu and pushes him back against the cage.
Liu is trying to break the clinch but Gorge has him pressed against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Liu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gorge defends well and Liu ends up having to push Gorge into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gorge lands a lovely overhand right.
Gorge scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Liu doesn't seem bothered though.
Gorge stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gorge wants it to stay on the feet.
Tempe Gorge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balagot Liu.#TD#
Gorge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Liu's guard.

Liu manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Gorge blocks an uppercut.
Liu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Liu is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liu moves out of range as Gorge strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Liu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Liu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gorge looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range. #T3#
Liu throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #TD#
Gorge looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Liu kicks Gorge off and gets to his feet.
Gorge finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Liu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gorge misses the target.
Gorge scores with a nice strike.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu blocks a head kick by Gorge.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorge misses with an uppercut.
Liu wants to clinch.#T4#
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Gorge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gorge lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Gorge fails to land. #BC#
Gorge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Liu clinches. #BC2#
Liu manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Liu closes the distance and pushes Gorge back into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liu. #TD#
Gorge tightens his grip and picks Liu up, before dumping him to the ground. Liu manages to land in guard.
Liu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gorge is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU#
Liu is working an open guard so Gorge takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Balagot Liu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tempe Gorge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Liu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gorge scores with a nice head shot.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Gorge has closed the distance and engaged Liu in a clinch.
Liu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Gorge shoots in and gets a takedown into Liu's guard.

Liu wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorge scores with the left hand. Liu knows he should have avoided that one.
Liu doesn't manage to clinch there - Gorge circles away.
Gorge slips a jab and a cross from Liu.
Gorge avoids the head kick by Liu.
Liu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gorge counters with a big head kick but Liu shrugs it off. #T1#
Liu tries to close the distance and clinch but Gorge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab by Gorge.
Liu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gorge defends it nicely.
Gorge lands with an overhand left.
Gorge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gorge moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gorge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Gorge.
Liu wants to clinch up but Gorge keeps it at a distance.
Gorge throwing a counter right hand but Liu manages to avoid it.
Liu blocks a jab.#CL2#
Liu gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Gorge missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Liu shoots in and drives through. Gorge sprawls well.
Gorge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tempe Gorge is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gorge throws a chopping leg kick but Liu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Liu fails with the takedown.
Tempe Gorge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balagot Liu.
Gorge cracks Liu with an open hand slap.
Gorge throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
Liu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gorge misses with a looping left.
Liu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gorge throwing a counter right hand but Liu manages to avoid it.
Balagot Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gorge throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu. #T3#
Liu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gorge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gorge misses with a body kick.
Gorge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Gorge.
Liu shoots in looking for a takedown but Gorge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Liu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gorge fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liu checks it well.
Gorge jabs Liu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That kick from Gorge tenderised Liu's leg. Liu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Liu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gorge ducks under a wild hook from Liu.#CL#
Gorge pushes Liu up against the cage in a clinch.#T4##BC#
Gorge breaks from the clinch.
Liu shoots in looking for a takedown but Gorge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Liu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gorge scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Gorge looking to score a takedown here. Liu is defending well but Gorge drives through and ends up in Liu's guard.

Liu has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gorge has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gorge misses with a knee strike.
Gorge misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Gorge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gorge swings away with a body shot that misses
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Gorge lands a slapping body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tempe Gorge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gorge 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 Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tempe Gorge!
After the fight, Tempe Gorge 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: SYN 1034
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Liu clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, jab by Fukumitsu - just one landing. #CL2#
Liu darts in and clinches Fukumitsu up against the cage.#BC#
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.
Liu tries to clinch but Fukumitsu moves away
and Fukumitsu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Liu closes the distance and clinches.
Liu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Liu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Liu misses with some punches. #BC#
Fukumitsu breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Liu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liu lands a right hand.
Fukumitsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fukumitsu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC#
Fukumitsu manages to break the clinch.
Liu dodges the punch combination from Fukumitsu.
Liu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Liu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fukumitsu with a jab.
A big left from Fukumitsu misses. #CL2#
Liu has Fukumitsu up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Fukumitsu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Liu moves into the clinch.
Liu working aggressively here. #BC#
Fukumitsu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fukumitsu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukumitsu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fukumitsu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Liu moves in looking to clinch but Fukumitsu pushes him off.
Fukumitsu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liu defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Liu clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Fukumitsu manages to break the clinch. #T2##CL2#
Liu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukumitsu misses the target. #CL2#
Liu moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Fukumitsu manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Liu has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Fukumitsu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fukumitsu throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu tries to clinch up
and Fukumitsu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fukumitsu connects with a jab.
Fukumitsu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fukumitsu throwing a counter right hand but Liu manages to avoid it.
Liu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fukumitsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liu tries to clinch up but Fukumitsu circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Liu drives through and clinches with Fukumitsu against the cage. #BC#
Fukumitsu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liu tries to clinch but Fukumitsu moves out of range.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fukumitsu.
Liu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Liu closes the distance but Fukumitsu moves to the side
and Fukumitsu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fukumitsu cracks Liu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Liu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Liu forces Fukumitsu back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land. #BC#
Fukumitsu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Liu moves into the clinch successfully.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Fukumitsu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fukumitsu thuds a left hand into Liu's body.
Fukumitsu throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Fukumitsu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Liu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
Liu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Liu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fukumitsu.
Liu moves out of range as Fukumitsu strikes.#T4#
A head kick misses from Fukumitsu.
Liu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.#CL2#
Liu has closed the distance and engaged Fukumitsu in a clinch. #BC#
Fukumitsu manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Liu closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Liu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fukumitsu, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Fukumitsu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fukumitsu loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fukumitsu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fukumitsu throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu. #CL2#
Liu clinches.
Liu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fukumitsu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Fukumitsu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Liu clinches. #BC#
Fukumitsu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Liu has closed the distance and engaged Fukumitsu in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu 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#
Liu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fukumitsu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fukumitsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fukumitsu loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Fukumitsu throws a big shot that misses.
Liu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fukumitsu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Liu moves away from the strike by Fukumitsu.
A little jabbing left from Liu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fukumitsu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fukumitsu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fukumitsu counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Liu darts in and clinches Fukumitsu up against the cage.#BC#
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch.
Fukumitsu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Liu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fukumitsu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liu can do to turn this around?#BC#
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fukumitsu throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
Liu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fukumitsu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fukumitsu circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Fukumitsu throws a head kick that misses.
Liu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fukumitsu counters with a nice uppercut.
Fukumitsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Liu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fukumitsu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liu tries to clinch there but Fukumitsu circles away.
Liu tries to clinch but Fukumitsu is having none of it.
Liu moves to clinch but Fukumitsu breaks away
and Fukumitsu counters with a nice uppercut.
Fukumitsu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Liu under the eye.
Fukumitsu scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Liu rushes Fukumitsu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Fukumitsu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fukumitsu misses the jab.
Fukumitsu throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Fukumitsu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fukumitsu counters with a series of strikes. Liu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight left. #T2##CL2#
Liu has closed the distance and engaged Fukumitsu in a clinch.
Liu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fukumitsu backwards.
Liu lands with a short shot to the head.
Liu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fukumitsu blocking some punches. #BC#
Fukumitsu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fukumitsu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fukumitsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Liu gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
Fukumitsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liu swings wildly with an uppercut but Fukumitsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fukumitsu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Fukumitsu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fukumitsu misses with a looping right.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Fukumitsu misses.
Liu tries to clinch but Fukumitsu moves out of range. #T3#
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Fukumitsu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Fukumitsu misses.
Liu is looking to clinch but Fukumitsu is avoiding it.
Liu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fukumitsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fukumitsu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fukumitsu circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Liu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fukumitsu connects with a nice looking jab.
Fukumitsu missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu looks to clinch
enabling Fukumitsu to counter with a crisp jab.
Fukumitsu throws a right hand that Liu ducks under and follows up with a left that Liu also avoids with ease.
Liu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Liu moves to clinch but Fukumitsu breaks away
and Fukumitsu counters with a straight right hand.
Fukumitsu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Liu at a distance.
Fukumitsu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Liu fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Liu darts in and clinches Fukumitsu up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fukumitsu lands a slapping body shot.
Fukumitsu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fukumitsu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Liu under the eye.
Liu doesn't manage to clinch there - Fukumitsu circles away.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Liu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fukumitsu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Liu's hands.#CL2#
Liu clinches up against the cage.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fukumitsu throws out the jab.
Fukumitsu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Liu on the side of the head.#CL2#
Liu takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fukumitsu lands a really nice looking cross but Liu seems unphased.
Fukumitsu throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Liu clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Fukumitsu breaks from the clinch.
Liu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fukumitsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fukumitsu's corner calls for a 1-2. Fukumitsu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fukumitsu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liu doesn't manage to clinch there - Fukumitsu circles away.
Liu closes the distance but Fukumitsu moves to the side
and Fukumitsu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fukumitsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Liu clinches up with Fukumitsu and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Fukumitsu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liu wants to clinch up but Fukumitsu keeps it at a distance.
A left lands for Fukumitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Liu clinches. #BC#
Fukumitsu manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Liu clinches. #BC#
Fukumitsu manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Liu drives through and clinches with Fukumitsu against the cage.
Fukumitsu blocking some punches. #BC#
Fukumitsu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fukumitsu keeps the fight on the outside.
Fukumitsu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Liu.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Liu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fukumitsu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Liu can turn it around.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Fukumitsu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Liu rushes Fukumitsu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Fukumitsu.
Liu is looking to clinch.
Fukumitsu throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fukumitsu catches Liu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Liu drives through and clinches with Fukumitsu against the cage.
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!
Liu misses with the head strike. #BC#
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch.
Fukumitsu looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Balagot Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Liu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fukumitsu jabs at Liu's body.
Fukumitsu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fukumitsu swats away the attempt to clinch by Liu.
Fukumitsu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fukumitsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu. #CL2#
Liu moves into the clinch.#BC#
Fukumitsu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liu wants to clinch
and Fukumitsu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Liu.#CL2#
Liu has managed to clinch.
Liu working aggressively here. #BC#
Fukumitsu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fukumitsu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fukumitsu looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Fukumitsu thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Liu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fukumitsu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Liu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liu throws a jab when Fukumitsu was well out of range.
Liu wants to clinch
and Fukumitsu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liu wants to clinch up but Fukumitsu keeps it at a distance.
Liu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fukumitsu tries to move into range but Liu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fukumitsu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fukumitsu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.#CL2#
Liu has closed the distance and engaged Fukumitsu in a clinch.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liu misses with the head strike. #T4##BC#
Fukumitsu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fukumitsu swinging wildly here.
Liu tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Liu clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liu lands the left hand.
Liu doesn't manage to clinch there - Fukumitsu circles away.
Liu lands with a straight right. Fukumitsu didn't see that one coming.
Liu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liu wants to clinch but Fukumitsu slips to the side
and Fukumitsu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Fukumitsu finds it's way through Liu's defenses.
Liu tries to clinch up
letting Fukumitsu counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Fukumitsu slips the punch.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#KD2#
Liu throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Fukumitsu tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#Fukumitsu is rocked!
Fukumitsu wants to get back to his feet but Liu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fukumitsu, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!

Event: SYN 966 Exotic vs. Moore
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1#
Narz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Liu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Liu.
Narz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Liu at a distance.
Liu connects with an inside leg kick.
Narz throws a low kick but Liu moves out of range easily.
A jab from Narz misses.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu scores with a punch to the head.
Liu checks the leg kick.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Narz manages to avoid it.
Narz slips under a jab from Liu.
Narz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Liu throws a leg kick which misses Narz's front leg but catches the back leg as Narz tries to avoid it.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Narz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Narz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Narz 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.
Narz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu avoids the body shot from Narz.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Narz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Narz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Narz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu. #BC#
Liu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Narz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Narz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Narz ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Narz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Liu tries to score with a low kick but Narz moves his leg out of the way.
Liu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Narz moved out of range.
Narz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu takes a swing at Narz's ribcage but misses.
Liu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Narz momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Narz moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Narz.
Nice body punch from Narz - that landed with a thud.
Narz struggles to land a body shot inside as Liu controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Liu.
A right hand to the body from Narz.
Narz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Liu prevents a body shot from Narz.
Narz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narz tries a body shot but Liu blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Narz.
Liu misses with some punches.
Narz is working Liu over against the cage.
Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Liu controls the action.
Narz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liu lands with a short shot to the head.
Narz pushes Liu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Narz is trying to stall.
Liu has had enough of the clinch but Narz keeps him there for the moment.
Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Liu controls the action.
Narz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Narz works on Liu's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Narz.
Narz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Narz.
Liu misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
Narz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Liu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Narz tries to work over Liu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Narz lands with a short shot to the head.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Narz.
Liu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Liu lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land. #T4#
Liu has had enough of the clinch but Narz keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Liu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Narz is out of range.
Narz misses with a body punch
and Liu counters with a right hand to the body.
Narz blocks a jab.
Liu lunges at Narz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Narz's hand.
Liu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Liu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Narz's shoulder, as Narz tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Narz finds it's way through Liu's defenses.
Liu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Liu throws a poor cross that misses
and Narz counters with a nice body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Liu there.
Liu throws a jab when Narz was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Narz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Liu misses.
Narz thuds a left hand into Liu's body.
Narz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Liu rather than just go for the knockout.
Liu blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Narz wants to slow Liu down by chopping away at his legs.
Narz throws a leg kick
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Narz wants to land a leg kick but Liu is out of range.
Liu throws an off balance right hand
and Narz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Narz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice body kick from Narz.
Liu digs a good hook to Narz's body.
Liu misses with a right hand
and Narz counters with a right hand to the body.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Narz can do to turn this around?
Liu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu swings for the body but Narz moves out of range.
Narz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Narz needs to keep his hands up - Liu had a free shot at his head there.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Narz.#T1#
Narz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Narz! But no joy.
Narz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu lands with a right hand.
Liu needs to keep his hands up - Narz had a free shot at his head there.
Liu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Liu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Narz.
Narz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Narz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liu.
Narz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Narz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Narz flicks out a counter leg kick but Liu steps away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu missing with a left hand there. Narz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Narz.
Narz misses with a straight left.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Liu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Narz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Narz moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Narz slips under a jab from Liu.
Balagot Liu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Narz is out of range.
Narz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Liu scores with a sloppy right hand. Narz should have avoided that one.
Narz throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Narz's hands.
Liu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Narz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Narz throws a low kick but Liu moves out of range easily. #T3#
Narz moves away from the strike by Liu.
As Liu backs off Narz throws a huge counter combo but Liu manages to avoid it all.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu throws an off balance right hand
and Narz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Narz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Liu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Narz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Narz throws a chopping leg kick but Liu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Liu throws out a powerful jab.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Narz.
Liu scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Good exchange - Liu coming out on top.
Liu darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Liu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Narzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Liu with the inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu throws a hook but Narz blocks it.
Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Narz misses the jab.
Narz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liu stuns Narz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Narz lands with a cross.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Narz moved out of range nicely.
Narz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Liu misses with a hook. Narz ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Narz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that second round.
That's time! Liu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Narz throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Narz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liu's sensitive parts.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Narz sees coming a mile off.
Nice cross by Liu.
Narz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Narz is looking for the big counter here.
Liu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Narz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Narz misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Liu blocks the leg kick.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu tries to score with a low kick but Narz moves his leg out of the way.
Narz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Liu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liu.
Narz swinging wildly here. #T1#
Narz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Narz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu swings widly with a right hand
and Narz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Narz is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Liu misses.
Liu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Liu.
Liu throws a hook but Narz blocks it.
A nice side step and Narz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Liu finds it's way through Narz's defenses.
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Narz throws a leg kick but Liu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Narz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Narz takes one on the button.#T2#
Liu connects with a nice looking jab.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narz moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Narz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Narz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Liu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Narz unleashes a big counter combination but Liu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Liu throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Narz defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Narz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Narz tries a quick counter leg kick but Liu is wise to it.
An inside leg kick from Narz misses. #T3#
Narz moves forwards but Liu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Narz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Narz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Narz throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu throws a hook but Narz blocks it.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Narz is out of range.
Narz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Liu sets himself, and Narz steps forward looking for the clinch! Liu avoids it this time.
Narz throws a front kick aimed at Liu's knee but Liu avoids it well.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Narz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Narz defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Narz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Liu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Narz.
Liu misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liu.#T4#
Narz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Narz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Narz throws out the jab.
Liu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Narz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Narz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Narz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Narz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Narz 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.
Liu misses with a hook.
Narz feints a counter leg kick.
Narz moves out of range of the leg kick from Liu.
Liu throws a good cross that connects.
Peter Narz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Narz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balagot Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liu, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balagot Liu!
Our winner, Balagot Liu, 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: SYN 964 Sitsongrit vs. Bardia
Date: Mar 03, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Liu tries to keep at a distance but Golovkin has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch.
Golovkin feints and then cracks Liu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liu down.
Golovkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Liu avoids a kick to the body.
Golovkin tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Liu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Golovkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liu, pushing him back against the cage.
Golovkin blocks an uppercut.
Liu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Golovkin pushes Liu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Liu swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu pushes Golovkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Golovkin misses with some punches.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu.
Liu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Liu lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Liu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Golovkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
Liu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Liu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liu scores with a shot to the side of Golovkin's head.
Golovkin working aggressively here. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Golovkin takes one on the button.
Liu connects with a jab.
Jab from Golovkin.
Golovkin slips under a jab from Liu.
Golovkin slips a straight right by Liu.
Golovkin defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Golovkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golovkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Liu.
Golovkin fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golovkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Golovkin takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin.
It seemed like Liu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Liu connects with a single shot there.
Golovkin throws a front kick aimed at Liu's knee but Liu avoids it well.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Golovkin slips the punch.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu scores with a jab.
Golovkin throws a low kick but Liu avoids it.
Liu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
A quick step to the side and Golovkin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Liu scores with a leg kick.
Liu avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Liu cracks Golovkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Golovkin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Liu lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Golovkin scores with the left hand. Liu knows he should have avoided that one.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Golovkin saw that one coming.
Golovkin throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Liu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Liu with a nice calf kick.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Golovkin blocks the low kick.
That kick from Golovkin tenderised Liu's leg. Liu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Liu throws a hook but Golovkin blocks it.
Liu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Liu throws a head kick but Golovkin moves out of range.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Golovkin is just out of range.
Golovkin ducks right into an uppercut from Liu.
Liu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Golovkin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Liu avoids it.
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Golovkin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Golovkin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Golovkin tries to score with a low kick but Liu moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Golovkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Golovkin is just out of range.
Golovkin takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
Liu drops his hands momentarily and Golovkin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golovkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Golovkin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Liu just manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Liu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Golovkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Golovkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Golovkin.
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Golovkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Golovkin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Golovkin closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Liu misses with a right hand
and Golovkin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Liu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Golovkin is looking to wear down Liu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Liu clobbers Golovkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Golovkin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu checks a leg kick.
Golovkin throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu misses with a hook.
Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu 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#
Liu throws a jab when Golovkin was well out of range.
A big left from Liu misses.
Liu thuds a left hand into Golovkin's body.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Golovkin is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Liu.
Golovkin is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
Golovkin is looking to clinch.
Liu moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Golovkin misses with a low kick.
Liu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golovkin tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Golovkin scoring well with a low kick there.
Golovkin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Liu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Balagot Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Golovkin coming out on top.#T1#
Liu 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.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Golovkin blocks a leg kick.
Golovkin tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Liu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Liu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Golovkin misses the target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
No joy there for Golovkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liu checks the leg kick.#CL#
Golovkin rushes Liu and presses him up against the cage.
Liu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golovkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
Golovkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
Golovkin working aggressively here. #T2#
Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Liu scores with a nice short 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!
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Liu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Balagot Liu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Golovkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liu misses with the head strike.
Golovkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Liu's efforts to push away.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Balagot Liu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Liu.
Golovkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
Golovkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Liu. #T3#
A short right from Liu.
Liu blocking some punches.
Liu swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Golovkin on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Golovkin fails to land.
Liu blocks a body shot from Golovkin.
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golovkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Golovkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Golovkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Liu tries to move into range but Golovkin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Golovkin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liu checks it well.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golovkin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Liu.
Nice defenses there by Golovkin.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Golovkin moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Golovkin is looking to slow Liu down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Golovkin lands.
Golovkin thuds a left hand into Liu's body.
A swing and a miss from Golovkin.
Golovkin tried to score with a low kick but Liu checks it.
Liu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Golovkin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liu checks it well.
Liu connects with a looping right hand.
Liu's corner calls for a 1-2. Liu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Balagot Liu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Golovkin defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Golovkin off the cage and back into range.
Jab by Liu.
Golovkin connects with an inside leg kick.
Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Golovkin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Golovkin instigates a clinch.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Liu.
Golovkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
Golovkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Golovkin fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liu. #T1#
Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Liu.
Liu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Liu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
Liu wants to break free but Golovkin has control.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Golovkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vadim Golovkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Liu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
Liu blocking some punches.
Golovkin pushes Liu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liu.
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golovkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Liu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Liu.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Golovkin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
Golovkin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Golovkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Liu. #T4#
Liu lands a shoulder strike.
Golovkin misses with some punches.
Liu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Liu.
Golovkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Golovkin breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu misses with a body shot
and Golovkin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Liu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Golovkin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Liu 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Balagot Liu!
Balagot Liu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 959 Maluga vs. Olsen
Date: Feb 15, 2023

#R1#
Liu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haa looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Haa ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
An attempted straight right counter from Haa misses the target.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Haa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haa.
Haa ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Haa ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
It looked like Haa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Liu.
Liu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haa under the eye.
Liu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haa is looking to counter punch.
Liu clobbers Haa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Liu lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
Haa tries to work over Liu's front leg with a kick but Liu checks it.
Haa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Liu misses with a looping right.
Haa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A cross from Haa lands.
Haa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liu to score with a decent uppercut.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Haa throwing a counter right hand but Liu manages to avoid it.
Haa throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
Haa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Nice defenses there by Haa.
Haa throwing a counter right hand but Liu manages to avoid it.
Haa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haa cracks Liu with an open hand slap.
Haa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Liu under the eye.
Liu tries to land a body kick
and Haa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Liu misses with a hook
and Haa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu connects with a jab.
Liu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haa.
Haa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Haa.
Liu misses the jab.
Haa lands a head shot.
Liu scores with a hook.
Haa feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Liu crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Heismann Haa!
Heismann Haa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 953 Maluga vs. Leifsson 6
Date: Jan 25, 2023

#R1#
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Branko instigates a clinch.
Liu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Branko is trying to drag Liu to the mat but Liu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Branko tries to score a body lock takedown but Liu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Branko is trying to pull guard but Liu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Branko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Branko shoots in looking for a takedown but Liu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Branko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Branko moves away and avoids it.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Branko.
Branko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Liu stuffs the takedown attempt from Branko. Branko gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Liu. Those never looked like landing.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Good leg kick by Liu.
Branko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Liu thuds his right hand into Branko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Liu misses with a right hand #TD#
and Branko counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Branko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Branko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Branko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Branko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Liu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Branko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Liu has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Branko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Liu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Branko's guard! Nice work there by Liu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Branko working for a triangle but Liu defends it easily. #SUB#
Liu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Branko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Liu has managed to get both his arms back between Branko's legs - danger averted.
Liu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Branko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Branko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Branko has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Liu defend it? Branko steps over the head and cranks it - Liu is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Branko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davdio Branko!

Event: SYN 947 Abner vs. Aorigele
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kutvonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lius jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kutvonen misses the jab.
Kutvonen looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Kutvonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kutvonen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Liu tests Kutvonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Kutvonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Liu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Liu throws a hook but Kutvonen avoids it easily.
Kutvonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.
Kutvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Kutvonen moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu throws a good cross that connects.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen moves out of range as Liu strikes.#TD2#
Kutvonen gets a double leg takedown into Liu's guard.
Kutvonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kutvonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Kutvonen with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liu has momentary wrist control but Kutvonen slips an elbow through the middle.
Kutvonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kutvonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kutvonen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutvonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kutvonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kutvonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kutvonen postures up and lands a big shot to Liu's brow.
Kutvonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Liu keeps moving. #T2#
Kutvonen throwing strikes but missing.
Kutvonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kutvonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Liu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kutvonen on the ground.
Kutvonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Liu is predictable there #TD2#
so Kutvonen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kutvonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kutvonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kutvonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Liu keeps moving.
Kutvonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kutvonen distracts Liu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kutvonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kutvonen trying to control but Liu is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kutvonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Liu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Liu misses with a hook.#TD2#
Liu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kutvonen to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Liu pushes Kutvonen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Liu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kutvonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Kutvonen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Liu backs up against the cage.
Liu 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.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Balagot Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen lands with a right hand.
Kutvonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
Kutvonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Liu.
Liu with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Kutvonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kutvonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Kutvonen's head but Kutvonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Kutvonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Liu throws out a powerful jab.
Liu lands an overhand right.
A big left from Liu misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Kutvonen lands a jab to the nose.
Kutvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Kutvonen slips a straight right by Liu.
Kutvonen misses with a straight right. #T1#
Kutvonen lands with a shot to the body.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
Liu throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Kutvonen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Liu is retaining full guard.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Liu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutvonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kutvonen trying to control but Liu is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Liu keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully. #T2#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Liu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Liu.
Kutvonen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Liu back to the cage. Kutvonen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Kutvonen is just out of range.
Kutvonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Liu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen slips under a jab.#T3#
Kutvonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kutvonen lands an overhand right.
Liu throws a hook but Kutvonen blocks it.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Liu.
Liu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kutvonen is out of range.
Kutvonen misses with a low kick.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kutvonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot.
A jab from Liu misses.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu moves out of range as Kutvonen strikes.
Kutvonen takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Kutvonen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Liu kicks Kutvonen off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Kutvonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Liu - just one landing.
Kutvonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liu is fending him off so far but Kutvonen persists. Nope, Liu circles away and we're back to standing.
Kutvonen scores with a jab.
Kutvonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Liu scores with a decent looking hook.
Kutvonen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Kutvonen saw that one coming.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kutvonen throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Liu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
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 Balagot Liu 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.#R3#
Liu tests Kutvonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kutvonen throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kutvonen misses the target.
Liu throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kutvonen.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutvonen.
Kutvonen with the counter takedown but Liu avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Kutvonen misses its intended target.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Kutvonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Kutvonen defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Liu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Liu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Liu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kutvonen. #T1#
Kutvonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kutvonen trying to control the position but Liu is working away.
Kutvonen throws an elbow but Liu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kutvonen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kutvonen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kutvonen cracks Liu with a big elbow.
Liu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Liu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kutvonen. #T2#
Kutvonen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kutvonen in side control, throwing shots but Liu defends.
Liu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kutvonen connects with a decent elbow.
Kutvonen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kutvonen looks up at the clock and then as Liu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kutvonen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kutvonen wants to control but Liu is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Kutvonen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kutvonen working the head with strikes.
Kutvonen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T3#
Kutvonen is looking to take a break and control but Liu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Liu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kutvonen lands a nice forearm strike.
The strikes coming from Kutvonen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kutvonen trying to control the position but Liu is working away.
Kutvonen lands a nice forearm strike.
Liu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kutvonen.
Kutvonen cracks Liu with a big right hand but Liu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T4#
Kutvonen working the strikes but Liu uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kutvonen trying to control from Liu's half guard. Liu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kutvonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Liu keeps moving.
Kutvonen with a nice head shot there.
Lusmu Kutvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kutvonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liu keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Kutvonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen really 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.#R4#
Kutvonen misses with a wild body shot.
Kutvonen works over Liu's head and body with a nice combination.#TD2#
Kutvonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Liu kicks Kutvonen off and gets back to his feet.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Kutvonen misses with a combination
and Liu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutvonen scores with a sloppy right hand. Liu should have avoided that one.
Kutvonen throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
Liu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kutvonen's hands.
Kutvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kutvonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kutvonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.#TD2#
Kutvonen gets a takedown into half guard.
Kutvonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Kutvonen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Liu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a strike but Liu avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kutvonen lands a couple of digs.
Kutvonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kutvonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Kutvonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kutvonen throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Liu keeps moving.
Liu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but Liu is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Liu throws the left hand but Kutvonen avoids the punch easily.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Liu.
Kutvonen cracks Liu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Liu cracks Kutvonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kutvonen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu delivers a nice body kick.
Kutvonen scores with a body shot.
Liu ducks right into an uppercut from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.#T3#
Kutvonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liu throws a shot to the body.
Liu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
so Kutvonen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Liu pushes Kutvonen off and gets back to his feet.
Kutvonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Kutvonen misses.
Liu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kutvonen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutvonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Liu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Liu dodges the punch combination from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Liu lands with an overhand left.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutvonen. #T4#
Liu throws out a loose jab but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kutvonen misses the target.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kutvonen scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Kutvonen.
Liu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kutvonen slips under a jab from Liu.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Liu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kutvonen throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Liu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Kutvonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Liu defends it well.
Liu misses with an uppercut
and Kutvonen counters with a nice body shot.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Kutvonen's head but Kutvonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Kutvonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Liu cracks Kutvonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kutvonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Liu lands a head shot.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Kutvonen moved out of range nicely.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
Liu is looking to score with low kicks.
Liu lands a lovely overhand right.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Kutvonen's head but Kutvonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu checks a low kick from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kutvonen blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Liu.
Kutvonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kutvonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Liu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick but Liu moved away.
Liu is looking to counter with head kicks.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutvonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Kutvonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liu circles away quickly and effectively.
Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Liu.
Kutvonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liu as he avoids it easily.
Liu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Liu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Liu lands with an overhand left.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kutvonen slips under a jab.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutvonen.
Kutvonen moves away from the strike by Liu. #CL2#
Liu gets tackled into the cage by Kutvonen. Kutvonen maintains the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen blocking some punches.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Liu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kutvonen has him pressed against the cage.
Kutvonen misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Liu working aggressively here.
Kutvonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Liu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Liu lands a shoulder strike.
Liu misses with some punches.
Kutvonen wants a takedown.
Kutvonen taking a breather.
Liu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Liu as Kutvonen tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Kutvonen has clasped his hands together around Liu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ground and pound from Kutvonen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Liu is not content to let Kutvonen control the position.
Kutvonen working the head with strikes.
Kutvonen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Liu defending against the ground and pound.
Kutvonen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kutvonen is looking to take a break and control but Liu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kutvonen throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kutvonen is chipping away with strikes.
Kutvonen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Liu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kutvonen is controlling him well.
Liu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kutvonen working the ground and pound.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kutvonen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Let's hope that Kutvonen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

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 Balagot Liu.
I think Kutvonen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48

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

Event: SYN 943 Exotic vs. Bird
Date: Dec 14, 2022

#R1#
King throws a push kick but Liu slaps the foot to one side.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
King cracks Liu with a good jab.#CL2#
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Liu gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King is leaning against Liu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King lands a knee to the head.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Liu's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Liu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liu is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Liu misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu. #BC#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
King blocks a jab.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target. #CL2#
Liu tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
King scores with a hook to the body.
King landing knees to the head.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liu.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King tries a knee to the head but Liu blocks it.
Liu scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King lands a knee to 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!
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liu can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Liu is defending well for now.
Liu takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2##BC#
Liu breaks the clinch.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
King throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and Liu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liu looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Liu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King throws a wild hook but Liu just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! King gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Liu raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balagot Liu!
A very excited looking Balagot Liu 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: SYN 939 Exotic vs. Machado
Date: Nov 23, 2022

#R1#
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Liu. Liu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Liu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu lands with a cross.
Liu lands a jab to the nose.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.#T1#
Liu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Liu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Liu misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit cracks Liu with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Liu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Liu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Liu down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Liu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick.
Liu misses the jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Liu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Liu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Liu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Liu off the cage and back into range.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liu checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitsongrit punishes Liu's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Liu misses with a hook.
Liu connects with a single shot there.
Liu blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit. #CL#
Sitsongrit gets a clinch. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Liu lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Liu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Liu.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liu blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liu.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Liu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Liu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sitsongrit.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liu's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Liu wants to get back to striking at distance but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit works on Liu's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Liu misses with the head strike.
Liu wants to break free but Sitsongrit has control.
Liu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches. #BC2#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the body from Liu misses
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
Liu blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Liu avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
As Liu backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Liu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Liu connects with a jab.
Liu throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Liu is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Liu throws a nice looking combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Liu is able to avoid easily.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Liu cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Liu avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Liu lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Liu dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit cracks Liu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Liu.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Liu blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liu. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Liu blocks a jab.
Liu throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liu is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Liu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu 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.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Liu moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Liu moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Liu moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Liu throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Liu misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
A jab from Liu misses.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Liu's midsection.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Liu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Liu lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Liu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Liu flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Liu checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Liu's legs.
Sitsongrit catches Liu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Liu connects with a single shot there.
Liu's corner calls for a 1-2. Liu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Liu down with leg kicks.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Liu takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
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 Petchuanglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Liu counters with an inside leg kick.
Liu slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Liu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Liu sees coming a mile off.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Liu cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Liu throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Liu.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Liu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Liu down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Liu lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
Liu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Liu throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Liu slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Liu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks. #CL#
Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liu's elbow.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Liu working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Liu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit cracks Liu with a nice body shot.
Liu misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Liu backwards. #T3#
Liu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Liu moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Liu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Liu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Liu lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Liu's legs.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu misses with a straight right. #T4#
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Liu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Liu scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Liu lands the left hand.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Liu misses the jab.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liu to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Liu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liu down.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Liu connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Liu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liu down.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Liu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Liu throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter the offense by Liu and move into the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Petchuanglek Sitsongrit 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#
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Liu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Liu misses.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Liu misses with a straight right. #T1#
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Liu if he has to take too many more of those.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Liu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liu duly obliges.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Liu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Liu.
Sitsongrit punishes Liu's body with a nice straight punch.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Liu checks a leg kick.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
A clash of legs there as Liu blocks the low kick.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Liu scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Liu scores with a one two! Sitsongrit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Liu scores with a punch to the head.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Liu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.#T3#
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Liu throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Liu throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liu is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Liu's head.
Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Liu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Liu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Liu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Liu throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Liu checks it.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Liu thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
Liu misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Liu unleashes a big counter combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Liu throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Liu scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Liu's ribs.
A big left from Liu misses.
Liu avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit. #CL#
Sitsongrit has Liu up against the cage in a clinch.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit keeps control of Liu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Liu flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit had his way with Balagot Liu in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Liu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Liu scores with a body shot.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Liu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Liu checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Liu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Liu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Liu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sitsongrit.#CL#
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Liu is trying to break free.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Liu tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Liu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Liu is trying to push Sitsongrit away but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Liu's defenses.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Liu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Liu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Liu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liu down.
A jab from Liu misses.
Liu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit cracks Liu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Liu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.#T3#
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Liu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit. That one must have hurt.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Liu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Liu slaps the foot to one side.
Liu throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit pushes Liu away with a front kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Liu momentarily. #T4#
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Liu's ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Liu sees coming a mile off.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Liu jumps back.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Liu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Balagot Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liu walks into a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:46

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

Event: SYN 933 Maluga vs. Leifsson IV
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1#
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bin Sari is just out of range.
A jab from Liu misses.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bin Sari manages to avoid it.
Liu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Bin Sari does no damage.
A good leg kick by Liu.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Bin Sari is out of range.
Bin Sari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bin Sari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bin Sari makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Liu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liu connects with an inside leg kick.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Bin Sari throws out a counter right but Liu avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Liu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Aishah Bin Sari has been cut.
Liu throws a head kick but Bin Sari moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Liu misses
and Bin Sari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Liu is predictable there
and Bin Sari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bin Sari.
A big right from Liu misses.
A little jabbing left from Bin Sari on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bin Sari avoids the head kick by Liu.
Bin Sari only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Liu.
Bin Sari throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
Bin Sari connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Liu connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Liu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Liu catches Bin Sari with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Liu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Liu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bin Sari blocks a leg kick.
Bin Sari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Liu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Liu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bin Sari misses with a two punch combination.
Liu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bin Sari just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Liu misses with an uppercut
and Bin Sari makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Liu scores with a hook.
Bin Sari slips under a jab.
Good shot there by Liu.
Liu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bin Sari walks into a left hand. #ROC#Bin Sari is rocked!
Liu drops Bin Sari with a straight right hand, right on the button! Liu follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balagot Liu!
A victorious Balagot Liu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 928 Steve vs. Maluga III
Date: Sep 16, 2022

#R1#
Picklesbly defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Liu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Picklesbly lands a nice hook to Liu's body. Liu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Picklesbly misses with a looping right.
A combination from Picklesbly does no damage.
Liu throws a hook but Picklesbly avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Picklesbly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left lands for Liu.
Liu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Picklesbly tries to score with a low kick but Liu moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Picklesbly misses the target.
Liu lands an overhand right.
Liu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Picklesbly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picklesbly catches Liu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Picklesbly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area 51 MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Liu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Picklesbly misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.
Picklesbly fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Liu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Picklesbly throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Liu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Picklesbly throws a lazy uppercut
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
Liu defending well as Picklesbly loads up on a big left hand.
Liu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Picklesbly throws a nice looking combination but Liu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Picklesbly doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picklesbly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Liu manages to circle out of the way.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly tries to move into range but Liu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Liu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Liu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Picklesbly.
Liu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Picklesbly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liu.
Liu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Picklesbly at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Picklesbly on the side of the head.
Liu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Picklesbly needs to keep his hands up - Liu had a free shot at his head there.
Picklesbly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liu lands with a cross. #T2#
Picklesbly staying out of range there.
Liu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Picklesbly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Liu.
Liu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Liu throws a hook but Picklesbly blocks it.
Liu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Picklesbly.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Picklesbly.
As Liu tries to get set, Picklesbly tries to push him back and clinch up but Liu manages to avoid the attempt.
Liu scores with a hook.
Picklesbly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick.
Liu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Liu with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Picklesbly doesn't seem phased though.
A punch lands to the side of Picklesbly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Picklesbly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly catches Liu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Picklesbly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Picklesbly scores with a jab.#T3#
Picklesbly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Picklesbly's head backwards.
Picklesbly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picklesbly throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Picklesbly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Picklesbly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Picklesbly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Picklesbly misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Liu! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Picklesbly is looking to counter punch.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Picklesbly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Picklesbly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Liu throws a hook but Picklesbly avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Picklesbly misses its intended target.
Liu scores with a hook to the body. Picklesbly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picklesbly looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Picklesbly misses with a wild combination.
Picklesbly throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Liu! But no joy.
Picklesbly tests Liu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Picklesbly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Liu lands with a shot to the body.
Picklesbly tries to clinch
and Picklesbly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Picklesbly throws a series of punches but Liu avoids them all with ease.
That kick from Liu tenderised Picklesbly's leg. Picklesbly is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liu, as that shot connected.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Picklesbly pushes Liu up against the cage in a clinch.
Liu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Liu misses with some punches.
Liu blocks an elbow strike from Picklesbly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#BC2#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Picklesbly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liu, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Picklesbly.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly tries to throw a body punch but Liu avoids it by throwing Picklesbly back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu 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#
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Picklesbly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Picklesbly appears to be looking for a big counter.
Liu is looking to slow Picklesbly down with leg kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Liu.
Picklesbly tries to clinch there but Liu circles away.
Liu lands a high kick!
Picklesbly throws an off balance right hand
enabling Liu to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Picklesbly moves away and avoids it.
Picklesbly tries to counter by clinching up but Liu breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Picklesbly doesn't seem phased though.
Picklesbly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Picklesbly looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Liu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Picklesbly throws a nice looking combination but Liu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picklesbly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liu connects with a nice looking jab.
Picklesbly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Liu slips under a jab.
Liu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liu thuds his right hand into Picklesbly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Picklesbly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Picklesbly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.#T1#
Picklesbly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Picklesbly throws a leg kick but Liu moved away.
Picklesbly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Liu can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Liu - just one landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Picklesbly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Picklesbly walks into a straight right hand from Liu.
Picklesbly needs to keep his hands up - Liu had a free shot at his head there.
Picklesbly ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Picklesbly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Picklesbly misses with a looping right.#CL#
Picklesbly clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picklesbly wants to clinch.
Picklesbly looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Balagot Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liu.
Picklesbly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Picklesbly doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Liu thuds his right hand into Picklesbly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly takes one on the button.
Liu lands a jab to the nose.
Liu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Picklesbly throws a nice looking combination but Liu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Picklesbly is looking to clinch.
Liu connects with a jab.
Picklesbly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Liu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Picklesbly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balagot Liu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Picklesbly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liu.
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Picklesbly ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Picklesbly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Picklesbly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Liu. Liu obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Liu tries to keep at a distance but Picklesbly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Picklesbly stalling the fight. #T3#
Picklesbly tries to work over Liu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Picklesbly leaning against his opponent.
Picklesbly blocks an uppercut.
Picklesbly prevents a body shot from Liu.
Picklesbly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Liu blocking some punches.
A short right from Picklesbly on the inside.
Liu blocks the elbow strike.
Liu blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picklesbly.
Picklesbly lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Picklesbly misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Picklesbly throws an elbow but misses.
Picklesbly has a couple of punches blocked by Liu.
Picklesbly displaying some good clinch control by pressing Liu up against the cage.
Liu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Picklesbly can't find room to land a body shot as Liu controls the action.
Picklesbly looking to throw knees to the head but Liu is blocking nicely.
Picklesbly throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Liu.
Liu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Picklesblys head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Liu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by Liu.
Picklesbly ducks right into an uppercut from Liu.
Picklesbly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly walks into a jab.
Picklesbly misses with a hook.
Liu throws a body punch but Picklesbly moves out of range.
Jab by Picklesbly.
Liu connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch lands to the side of Picklesbly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu throws a jab when Picklesbly was well out of range.
Picklesbly tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liu misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A bone on bone clash there as Liu blocks the leg kick.
Picklesbly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.#T1#
Liu lands a glancing blow to the side of Picklesbly's head.
A left lands for Liu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Picklesbly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Liu! But no joy.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Liu is looking to slow Picklesbly down with leg kicks.
Liu avoids the body shot from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Liu has time to react.
Picklesbly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Picklesbly moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu slips under a jab from Picklesbly.
No joy there for Picklesbly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Picklesbly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Picklesbly throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Picklesbly looks to land a combination but Liu avoids it well.
Picklesbly scores with a decent looking 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!
Picklesbly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adrian Picklesbly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Liu connects with a right hand. Picklesbly shakes it off.
That kick from Liu tenderised Picklesbly's leg. Picklesbly is trying to keep his angry face on.
Picklesbly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Liu looks to land a combination. Picklesbly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Picklesbly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Picklesbly throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Picklesbly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Liu! But no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Liu. That snapped Picklesbly's head back.
Picklesbly tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Liu! But no joy.
Picklesbly walks into a stiff left hand from Liu.
Picklesbly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liu. That's going to slow Picklesbly down.
Picklesbly connects with a crisp jab.
Picklesbly throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Picklesbly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Picklesbly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Picklesbly looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Liu flicks out a counter leg kick but Picklesbly steps away.
Liu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Picklesbly tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Picklesbly walks into a stiff left hand from Liu.
Liu cracks Picklesbly with a good jab.
Picklesbly blocks a head kick by Liu.
Picklesbly wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Picklesbly checks the leg kick.
Picklesbly slips under a jab from Liu.
Picklesbly tries to clinch up.
Liu slips under a jab.
Liu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Picklesbly throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Picklesbly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Picklesbly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Picklesbly gets a clinch.
Picklesbly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Liu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Picklesbly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picklesbly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Liu blocks a body shot from Picklesbly.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Picklesbly.
Liu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Picklesbly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picklesbly.
Picklesbly misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu managing to block the knees to the body from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Picklesbly lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balagot Liu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Liu 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balagot Liu!
Balagot Liu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Adrian Picklesbly spoke after the fight, saying 'The pitter patter slap-fest tactic that most fighters use at the light weights is an embarrassment to MMA. '.

Event: SYN 924 Maluga vs CDB
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Liu lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Liu manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gracie keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Liu tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Liu back against the cage.
Gracie stalling in the clinch but Liu improves position.
Gracie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu misses with some punches.
Liu lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
Gracie lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Gracie.
I was talking to Gracie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
Gracie avoiding damage.
Liu is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
Liu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Liu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Liu can't break the clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Liu lands with a light punch inside.
Liu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Liu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Liu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Liu misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Gracie rushes Liu and presses him up against the cage.
Liu working aggressively here.
Liu struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Liu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Liu can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Liu throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Liu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Liu feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Liu.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Liu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie clobbers Liu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie lands a nice hook to Liu's body. Liu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liu pinned against the cage. Liu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renoa Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Gracie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gracie.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Liu. #T4#
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Liu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Donk. Gracie catches Liu right on the button with a cross.
Liu tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
Liu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu with a hook.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liu is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Liu circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Liu! But no joy.#CL#
Gracie gets a clinch.
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 Renoa Gracie 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#
Gracie connects with a right hand. Liu shakes it off.
Liu misses with a hook.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie lands a jab to the head.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liu defends it nicely.
Liu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Liu is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Liu's guard.#T1#
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Liu has wrist control.
Liu wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie pushing down on Liu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Liu tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Gracie there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Liu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liu defending well though. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Liu defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liu's head. #T3#
Gracie slips a nice elbow through Liu's hands, connecting with Liu's forehead.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Liu is working away. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Liu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Liu is working away. #SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Liu sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Liu looks like he's trying to stand up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Liu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liu's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Liu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renoa Gracie dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Liu's head.#TD#
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Liu's guard.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Liu's head.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES2#
Liu pushes Gracie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Balagot Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Gracie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie. #TD#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Liu wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Liu keeps moving. #T2#
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Liu is retaining full guard.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Liu wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liu swivels and escapes.
Gracie backing away here, and Liu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Liu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Liu sprawls well.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liu pinned against the cage. Liu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renoa Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liu misses the jab.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice shot by Gracie.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Balagot Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Liu misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Liu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Liu misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liu can do to turn this around?
Liu throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Renoa Gracie did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Liu's ribs.
Liu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie lands a glancing blow to the side of Liu's head.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Liu catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie digs a good hook to Liu's body.
Gracie takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD2#
Liu lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Liu takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gracie lands with an uppercut that bounces Liu off the cage and back into range.
Liu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Liu back into the cage.
Liu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Liu misses.
Gracie checks a leg kick.#T2#
Gracie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Liu with a nice cross.
Liu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Liu misses with a hook.
Liu pushes Gracie away with a front kick.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Liu's half guard.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Liu defends it. #T3#
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie stops Liu from getting back to his feet.
Gracie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie trying to control the action but Liu is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Liu sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Liu defending well.
Liu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Liu is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liu defending well though.
Gracie is stalling here. Liu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gracie seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Liu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Renoa Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Liu looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gracie misses the jab.
Liu tries to move into range but Gracie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Gracie staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liu is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Gracie cracks Liu with a solid left hand.
Gracie throws a strike but Liu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Liu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Liu working away.
Balagot Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Liu prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Liu controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Liu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Liu postures up. #T3##SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Liu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie is trying to keep Liu in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Liu lands with an overhand left.
Liu scores with a punch to the head.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liu tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liu to the ground. Liu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Gracie rushes Liu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Gracie is looking to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Balagot Liu.
I think Gracie 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:48
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 171
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Farrokhzad has Liu up against the cage in a clinch.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Farrokhzad.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad pushes Liu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farrokhzad scores with a knee to the head.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Farrokhzad.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
Farrokhzad throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farrokhzad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Liu's face.
Liu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Farrokhzad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liu lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Farrokhzad fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Farrokhzad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farrokhzad takes a shot to the head.
Farrokhzad is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Farrokhzad crunches a lovely knee into Liu's ribcage.
Farrokhzad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Liu's face.
Farrokhzad tries a knee to the head but Liu blocks it.
Farrokhzad misses with a knee strike.
Farrokhzad misses with the head strike.
Farrokhzad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Liu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Farrokhzad backwards. #T1#
Liu avoiding damage as Farrokhzad throws knees to the body.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Liu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Farrokhzad scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Farrokhzad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Farrokhzad looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Liu misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Farrokhzad takes the fight into the clinch.
Liu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Farrokhzad blocks an uppercut.
Farrokhzad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Liu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Farrokhzad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Liu cracks Farrokhzad 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!
Farrokhzad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farrokhzad has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Liu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Farrokhzad can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Farrokhzad.
Liu lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch.
Farrokhzad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liu throws a hook but Farrokhzad blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Farrokhzad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Farrokhzad blocks a jab.
Liu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Farrokhzad is out of range.
Farrokhzad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Farrokhzad misses.
Farrokhzad connects with a body shot.
Farrokhzad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Liu finds it's way through Farrokhzad's defenses. #ROC#Farrokhzad is rocked!#T3#
Farrokhzad gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Liu gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Farrokhzad is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balagot Liu!
Balagot Liu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C113: Blazej vs. Stark
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Grandis connects with a single shot there.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grandis tried to score with a low kick but Liu checks it.
Grandis throws a leg kick which misses Liu's front leg but catches the back leg as Liu tries to avoid it.
Liu cracks Grandis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grandis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grandis.
Liu scores with a decent looking hook.
Grandis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grandis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Grandis moves away and avoids it.
Liu throws a lazy uppercut
and Grandis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grandis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grandis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grandis cracks Liu with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grandis throws out a leg kick but Liu moves out of range and Grandis only half commits.
Grandis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Grandis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grandis lands a jab to the head.
Grandis throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
Grandis throws a big shot that misses.
Liu misses with a right hand
and Grandis counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Grandis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
Liu checks a leg kick nicely.
Liu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grandis counters with an inside leg kick.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grandis throws out a counter right but Liu avoids it with no problem.
Grandis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Grandis.
Grandis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab by Grandis.
Grandis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Grandis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Liu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Liu throws an off balance right hand
and Grandis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Liu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grandis misses with a low kick.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grandis.
Grandis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Grandis throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grandis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grandis moves out of range of the leg kick from Liu.
Good leg kick by Grandis.
Grandis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.#T2#
Liu is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grandis looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu scores with a shot to the body.
Grandis avoids the head kick by Liu.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Grandis misses with a leg kick.
Liu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grandis lands with a hook. Liu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Liu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grandis misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Liu blocks the low kick.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu misses with a hook.
Liu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Liu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grandis lands a nice hook to Liu's body. Liu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grandis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Liu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Grandis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grandis looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grandis checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
Grandis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Grandis throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grandis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grandis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grandis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grandis thows a leg kick but Liu checks it
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liu misses with a leg kick
and Grandis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Liu's knee momentarily.
Liu misses with a leg kick
and Grandis counters with a low kick, right behind Liu 's knee.
Liu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grandis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grandis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liu's sensitive parts.
Grandis slips a jab from Liu.
Grandis misses with a body shot
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grandis throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grandis is looking to score with low kicks.
Grandis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Grandis moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Grandis moves away from the strike by Liu.
Grandis slips under a jab from Liu.#T4#
Liu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Liu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grandis misses with a low kick.
Liu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Liu lands a slapping body shot.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grandis throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Grandis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Grandis.
Liu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liu throws a solid leg kick but Grandis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Liu.
Grandis throws a good cross that connects.
A lazy left from Grandis finds it's target.
Grandis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grandis slips under a jab from Liu.
Grandis swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grandis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grandis.
Liu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grandis.
Grandis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grandis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Grandis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Liu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grandis.
Grandis connects with a leg kick.
Grandis throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Grandis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu checks a leg kick.
Grandis slips a jab from Liu.
An inside leg kick lands from Grandis.
Liu blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Liu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Liu with a nice cross.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Grandis's head but Grandis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grandis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grandis lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandis throws a front kick aimed at Liu's knee but Liu avoids it well.
Liu 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.
Liu throws a low kick but Grandis moves out of range easily.
Grandis tries a quick counter leg kick but Liu is wise to it.
Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Grandis to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Liu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grandis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liu checks it well.
Grandis misses with a low kick.
Liu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Liu moves forwards but Grandis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grandis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Liu swings for the body but Grandis moves out of range.
Grandis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grandis misses with a leg kick
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grandis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Liu.
Grandis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Liu is out of range.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liu thuds his right hand into Grandis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Liu. That snapped Grandis's head back.
Nice straight punches there by Liu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Liu.
Robert Grandis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grandis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Liu.
Grandis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grandis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Grandis 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.
Liu scores with a jab. Grandis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grandis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu throws a leg kick
enabling Grandis to counter with a crisp jab.
Grandis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Grandis throws out a counter right but Liu avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Liu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Liu moves away from the strike by Grandis.
Liu throws a low kick but Grandis avoids it.
Grandis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Grandis blocks a jab.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grandis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grandis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grandis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Liu doesn't seem bothered though.
Sloppy strikes from Liu. Those never looked like landing.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Grandis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Liu scores with a nice head shot.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Liu with a hook.
Grandis ducks under a wild hook from Liu.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grandis.
Liu throws a series of punches but Grandis avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Liu misses.
Grandis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grandis scores with the left hand. Liu knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Grandis.
Grandis throws a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grandis.
Liu misses with a right hand
and Grandis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Grandis moved out of range nicely.
Grandis connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Grandis misses.
Grandis slips a jab from Liu.
Liu jabs at Grandis's body.
Liu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Grandis throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Grandis throws a leg kick that misses.
Liu checks the leg kick.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grandis on the side of the head.
Liu with a nice cross.
Grandis moves away from the strike by Liu.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grandis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grandis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Liu is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Liu catches Grandis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Liu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Liu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liu cracks Grandis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grandis ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Grandis slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu misses with a left hand
and Grandis counters with a low kick, right behind Liu 's knee.
Liu moves out of range as Grandis throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grandis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Liu with a body shot.
Grandis ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Grandis moves away from the strike by Liu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Grandis lands with a hook. Liu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Grandis is out of range.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Grandis checks the leg kick.
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grandis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
Grandis ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Grandis throws a low kick, looking for Liu's leg but Liu calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Grandis misses.
Liu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Grandis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liu throws a hook but Grandis blocks it.
Liu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grandis. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick from Grandis misses.
Liu lands a really nice looking cross but Grandis seems unphased.
Grandis scores with the left hand. Liu knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grandis.
Grandis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grandis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grandis swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Grandis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grandis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Grandis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grandis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grandis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Liu.
A jab from Liu misses.
Liu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Grandis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Liu.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grandis.
Grandis throws a front kick aimed at Liu's knee but Liu avoids it well.
Grandis wants to land a leg kick but Liu is out of range.
Grandis misses with a leg kick.
Grandis throws an off balance right hand
and Liu counters with a stiff right hand.
Grandis throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu lands a body shot.
Grandis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grandis moves away from the strike by Liu.
A low kick lands for Grandis.
Liu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grandis lands a head shot.
Grandis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liu's sensitive parts.
Liu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grandis throws a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Liu.
Liu is looking to slow Grandis down with leg kicks.
Liu connects with a single shot there.
Liu misses with a left hand
and Grandis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Grandis drops his hands momentarily and Liu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Liu throws a poor cross that misses
and Grandis counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grandis feints a counter leg kick.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu blocks a jab.
Grandis misses with a leg kick.
Grandis thuds his right hand into Liu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grandis connects with a jab.
Liu throws a hook but Grandis avoids it easily.
Grandis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grandis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grandis throws a chopping leg kick but Liu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grandis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Liu checks the leg kick.
Grandis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grandis ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Grandis misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Grandis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
A countering left hand to the body from Grandis misses.
Liu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grandis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grandis is looking to slow Liu down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grandis tries to work over Liu's front leg with a kick but Liu checks it.
Grandis walks into a straight right hand from Liu.
A punch lands to the side of Grandis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Liu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grandiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grandis blocks a jab.
Grandis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grandis tries a quick counter leg kick but Liu is wise to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grandis.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Grandis throws out a counter right but Liu avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Liu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Liu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grandis.
Liu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grandis.
Grandis takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balagot Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Liu 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balagot Liu!
A victorious Balagot Liu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C109: Kahn vs. Rivera
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Demenok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Demenok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been informed that Demenok 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.
Demenok connects with a crisp jab.
Demenok throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Demenok moves away from the strike by Liu.
Demenok scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok slips a jab from Liu.
Demenok doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Liu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Demenok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Liu misses.
Demenok cracks Liu with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok throws a solid leg kick but Liu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Demenok.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Demenok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Demenok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Liu needs to keep his hands up - Demenok had a free shot at his head there.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Demenok's head but Demenok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Demenok scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Liu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demenok. Demenok obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick lands for Liu.
Demenok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, jab by Liu - just one landing.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick from Demenok.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Demenok counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Demenok walks into a left hand.
Liu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Demenok misses.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demenok only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demenok slips a jab from Liu.#CL2#
Demenok closes the distance and clinches.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Liu can't find room to land a body shot as Demenok controls the action.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A short uppercut from Demenok.
Liu wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Liu misses.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liu throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Liu misses with an uppercut
and Demenok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demenok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Demenok misses with a leg kick.
Demenok misses with a kick to the body.
Demenok gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Demenok slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demenok.
Liu throws a sloppy body shot
and Demenok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demenok sizes up Liu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.#T3#
Liu throws a poor cross that misses
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Demenok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Demenok is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Liu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Demenok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Liu. Liu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Liu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Liu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Liu throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Liu lands the left hand.
Demenok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Liu throws a leg kick but Demenok sees it coming and moves out of range.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demenok wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
Liu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demenok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Demenok! But no joy.
Demenok slips under a jab from Liu.
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!
Demenok throws a series of punches but Liu moves out of range.
Liu throws a big counter combination but Demenok scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Liu clobbers Demenok with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Demenok moves away from the strike by Liu.
Liu takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Demenok.
Liu misses with a hook.
Liu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Demenok's head but Demenok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Demenok only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Liu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Liu throws a series of punches but Demenok avoids them all with ease.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok jabs Liu right on the nose. Liu blinks but takes it well.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Demenok takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Demenok throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liu throws a leg kick which misses Demenok's front leg but catches the back leg as Demenok tries to avoid it.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Demenok is predictable there
enabling Liu to counter with a crisp jab.
Demenok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Liu misses with an uppercut
and Demenok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Demenok lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Demenok tries a low kick but Liu avoids it.
Liu works the jab nicely.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Demenok misses.
Demenok takes one to the chin there.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demenok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Liu.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Nice jab there from Liu.
Liu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Demenok to score with a decent uppercut.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Liu throws a jab when Demenok was well out of range.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Demenok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Liu finds it's way through Demenok's defenses. #T1#
Liu slips a jab from Demenok.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Demenok scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok misses the jab.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Liu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Demenok counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Demenok staying out of range there.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
A low kick lands for Liu.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Demenok saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Demenok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Demenok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Liu misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Demenok takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
A head kick by Liu misses
and Demenok counters with a stiff right hand.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liu lands with an overhand left.
Demenok's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Liu stalks Demenok and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Demenok's face. Demenok staggers backwards, shaken.
Demenok throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu throws a low kick but Demenok moves out of range easily.
Liu 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.
Demenok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Liu as he connects with a hook.
Liu defending well as Demenok loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Demenok.
Liu misses with a lunging right hand
and Demenok counters with a stiff right hand.
Demenok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Demenok scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Demenok misses.
Demenok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liu misses with a hook. Demenok ducked under it nicely.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Demenok defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Liu lands with a straight right. Demenok didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu throws a series of punches but Demenok avoids them all with ease.
Demenok moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Liu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Liu.#T4#
Liu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Demenok throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demenok. Demenok obviously looking to wear him down.
Demenok blocks a low kick nicely.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Demenok misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Liu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Demenok gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Liu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Demenok's knee momentarily.
Demenok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok lands an overhand right.
Demenok staying out of range there.
Demenok throws a solid leg kick but Liu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Demenok.
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 Balagot Liu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Decent striking displayed by Liu there.
Demenok throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
Liu moves out of range as Demenok strikes.
Demenok throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Demenok throws a leg kick that is checked
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demenok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Demenok clinches.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Liu scores with a shoulder strike.
Demenok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demenok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Liu or not.
Demenok keeps control of Liu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Liu controls his hands.
Liu misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Liu working aggressively here.
Demenok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Liu - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu blocking some punches. #T1#
Liu misses with a body punch.
Demenok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Liu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Liu.
Demenok swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liu.
Demenok lands with a light punch inside.
Liu lands a right hand.
Demenok creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Liu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Liu can't find room to land a body shot as Demenok controls the action.
Demenok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick lands for Demenok.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Liu as he connects with a hook.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Liu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Liu 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 lands there from Demenok.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Demenok releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
Demenok now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Liu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Demenok saw that one coming.
Demenok let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok throws a shot to the body.
Demenok cracks Liu with an open hand slap.
Demenok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Liu misses.
Demenok flicks out a counter leg kick but Liu steps away.#T3#
Demenok moves out of range of the strikes.
Demenok is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Liu with a body shot.
Demenok moves away from the strike by Liu.
Demenok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Liu connects with a leg kick.
Demenok jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Demenok cracks Liu with a good jab.
Demenok lands with a slapping head kick.
Liu throws a jab when Demenok was well out of range.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Demenok scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu misses the body punch
and Demenok counters with a low kick, right behind Liu 's knee.
A jab from Liu misses.
Demenok darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu avoids the body shot from Demenok.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Demenok throws out a counter right but Liu avoids it with no problem.
Liu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Liu tries to keep at a distance but Demenok has taken the fight into the clinch.
Demenok blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Liu.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
Liu misses with the head strike.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Demenok scores with a hook to the body.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
Demenok prevents a body shot from Liu.
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok scores with a shot to the side of Liu's head.
Demenok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Liu or not.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liu's elbow.
Liu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demenok's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liu.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Liu. #BC#
Liu manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rukter Demenok.
I think Demenok 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Combate 100: Rio
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Time lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Time has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A lazy left from Liu finds it's target.
Time slips under a jab.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liu throws a hook but Time blocks it.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Time.
Liu checks a low kick from Time.
Liu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Time.
Time takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Liu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Time is out of range and Liu settles back down.
Liu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Time uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Liu.
A nice leg kick from Time, right into the meat of the thigh.
Time misses with a looping left.
Liu slips under a jab.
Time throws a nice head kick! #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Time checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good leg kick by Liu.
Time throws a head kick that misses.
Liu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Time scores with a jab to the body.
Liu scores with a body shot.
Liu clobbers Time with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A cross from Liu lands.
Liu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Liu looks to move away, Time throws a big counter combo but Liu just gets out of the way.
Time staying out of range there.
Time feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu slips under a jab.
Time tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Time.
Time takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Liu throws out a powerful jab.
Time on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Liu with a nice cross.#CL#
Time instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Time fails to land.
Time lands a body shot in the clinch.
Liu misses with a body punch.
Time misses with some punches.
Time can't find room to land a body shot as Liu controls the action.
Liu is trying to push Time away but Time has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Time lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Time.
I was talking to Time's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Time misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Time.
Liu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Liu. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Time misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good shot there by Liu.#T3#
Time tries a low kick but Liu avoids it.
Liu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Time on the side of the head.
Time looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Time throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Liu.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Time ducks down to avoid it.
Time walks into a stiff left hand from Liu.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Time.
Time missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Time blocks a jab.
It looked like Time was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Liu avoids the head kick by Time.
Liu blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Time.
Time takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Time walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#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!
Time tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Time misses with a two punch combination.
Time scoring well with a low kick there.
Liu lands the left hand.
Time tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Time feints and then cracks Liu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liu down.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Liu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Time had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Time slips under a jab from Liu.
Liu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Time.
Time connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Liu momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Time.
Time looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Liu.
Liu cracks Time with an open hand slap.
Jab, jab by Liu - just one landing.
Time swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Liu throws out a loose jab but Time uses good head movement to avoid it.
Time shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice body punch from Liu.
Liu misses with a hook. Time ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Liu - just one landing.
Time ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu scores with a hook to the body. Time takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Time takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Time throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
Time throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Time takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Time was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Time throws a counter high kick but Liu was just alert enough to avoid it.
Liu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Time connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Liu scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Time misses.
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Time on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Liu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Liu.
Time displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
Time takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Balagot Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Liu.
Liu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A swing and a miss from Time.
Time with the inside leg kick.
Liu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Time on the side of the head.
Liu scores with a nice head shot.
Time throws a leg kick but Liu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Time uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Liu misses with a jab to the body
and Time counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Liu throws out a leg kick but Time moves out of range and Liu only half commits.
Time is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Liu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Liu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Time under the eye.
Liu staying out of range there.#T2#
Time connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Liu defending well as Time loads up on a big left hand.
Time takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Liu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Time throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liu.
Time keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Time throws a quick counter head kick but Liu was just out of range.
A jab from Liu does it's job there.
A big left from Liu misses.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Time uses good head movement to avoid it.
Time ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu lands with a straight right. Time didn't see that one coming.
Time looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Time on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Time drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Time ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Time tries to score with a low kick but Liu moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Liu throws a solid leg kick but Time takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Liu.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Liu as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Time gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Liu.
Time prevents a body shot from Liu. #BC2#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Liu.
Liu's corner calls for a 1-2. Liu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Time misses with a low kick.
Time ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Nice defenses there by Time.#CL#
Time closes the distance and pushes Liu back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Time misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Liu.
Time lands a hook that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
Time keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Liu's efforts to push away.#T4##BC#
Time breaks the clinch.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Time.
Time takes one on the button.
Jab from Liu.
Liu throws a hook but Time blocks it.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Time is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
A low kick lands for Liu.
Time missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu with a nice calf kick.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Time uses good head movement to avoid it.
Time avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu with a jab.
Time looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Time scores with a head kick. Liu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Time's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Liu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Balagot Liu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A good leg kick by Time.
Liu jabs Time right on the nose. Time blinks but takes it well.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Time walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Time was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Liu misses.
A punch combination from Time misses.
Liu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu throws a hook but Time blocks it.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick lands for Liu.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Time's head but Time sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Time tried to counter with a leg kick but Liu avoided it.
Liu misses with a double jab
and Time counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Time sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Time.
Liu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Time takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Time throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Time staying out of range there.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Time's head back.
Liu scores with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Liu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Time uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Time slips a jab from Liu.
Time lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Liu throws a hook but Time blocks it.
Liu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Time.
Liu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Time was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
My Time has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Time tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Time.
Liu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Time 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!
Time walks into a stiff left hand from Liu.
Liu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Liu misses.
Liu digs a good hook to Time's body.
Time keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Time tries to move into range but Liu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Time throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Time takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Liu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Time throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Liu's head.
Time gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Liu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Time in his tracks. #T3#
Time throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Time was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Time moves forwards but Liu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Liu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Time misses the shot to the body.
Time dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Time uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Time avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liu checks a leg kick.
Time ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu throws the left hand but Time avoids the punch easily.
Liu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Time's sensitive parts.
Time throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Time tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Time misses with a head kick.
Liu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Time uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu connects with a right hand. Time shakes it off.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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!
Time on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Liu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Time's head but Time sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Time sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Liu misses.
As Liu backs away, Time returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Time defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Liu ducks right into an uppercut from Time.
Liu throws a series of punches but Time avoids them all with ease.
A cross from Liu lands.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Liu blocks a head kick by Time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balagot Liu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Liu 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C98: Nagasaki vs. Kenobi 4
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Liu misses with a double jab.
Dixon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lius jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dixon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dixon slips a jab from Liu.
Dixon feinted with a counter takedown.
Dixon moves out of range of the leg kick from Liu.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Dixon moved out of range nicely.
Dixon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Liu sprawls and moves away.
Dixon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Liu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Dixon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dixon trying to control from half guard but Liu is working away. #SUB#
Dixon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Liu is just riding it out for now. Dixon eventually gives up the hold.
Dixon is taking a breather. Liu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Liu pushes Dixon off looking to stand but Dixon dives back in and keeps control.
Dixon wants to free his trapped foot but Liu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dixon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Liu! #SUB#
Dixon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Liu told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Liu really wants to buck Dixon off and get back to his feet.
Dixon trying to control but Liu is having none of it. #SUB#
Dixon working for a guillotine from mount but Liu is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Dixon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Liu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Liu is controlling an arm, preventing Dixon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T3#
Liu has given up his back. Will we see Dixon going for some submissions?
Dixon wants to control but Liu is keeping busy.#SUB#
Dixon is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Liu taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Dixon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Dixon!
In his post fight interview, Darren Dixon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: C95: Kahn vs. Lohmus
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Cardona misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Cardona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cardona looks for the body kick but Liu saw that one coming.
Liu throws a poor cross that misses
and Cardona counters with a straight right hand.
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Cardona closes the distance and clinches.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Cardona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cardona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cardona only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cardona cracks Liu with a good jab.
Cardona slips under a jab from Liu.
Cardona swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Cardona misses with a straight right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Cardona.
Cardona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Liu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liu slips under a jab from Cardona.
Cardona lets loose with a powerful body kick. Liu will feel that in the morning.
Liu lands a jab.
Liu staying out of range there.#T1#
Cardona scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Liu doesn't seem bothered though.
Cardona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cardona bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Liu's head backwards.
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Cardona off the cage and back into range.
Cardona fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Cardona.
Cardona takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cardona moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Cardona throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Cardona backs away, Liu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Liu avoids a kick to the body.
Cardona fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liu takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cardona looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cardona defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona's corner calls for a 1-2. Cardona obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Liu moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Cardona is rocked!
Liu is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Cardona flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Cardona is out cold! Liu 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 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Balagot Liu!
Balagot Liu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C93: Alyoshin vs. Fujimoto
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Time fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Time lands the left hand.
Liu thuds a left hand into Time's body.
Time throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Liu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Time uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu cracks Time with an open hand slap.
Liu checks a leg kick.
Time tried to score with a low kick but Liu checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Time blocks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Liu misses with an uppercut
and Time counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Time wants to clinch.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Time.
Time moves away from the strike by Liu.
Nice shot by Liu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Time checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Time sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Liu's corner calls for a 1-2. Liu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Liu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Liu clobbers Time with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Time tries to clinch there but Liu circles away.
Liu tries to land a leg kick but Time saw it coming and moves away.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Time tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Time looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Time scores with a punch to the head.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Time moves away.#CL#
Time fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liu, pushing him back against the cage.
Time softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Time's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Time prevents Liu from breaking the clinch.
Liu wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
Liu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Time can pounce on him.
Time tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Time walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Time sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Time throws a body shot but no joy.
Time tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Time tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Time connects with a single shot there.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Time.
Liu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Time on the side of the head.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Time scores with a hook to the body. Liu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Time throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick from Liu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu avoids a kick to the body.
Time defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Liu misses the jab.
Time just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Time moved out of range nicely.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Time moved out of range.#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Liu!
Time tries to clinch there but Liu circles away.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick from Time.
Nice body punch from Liu.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Time was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Time seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Time tries to clinch there but Liu circles away.
Liu connects with a solid leg kick.
Liu dips to his left and cracks Time with an uppercut!
Liu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Time.
Time's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Time scrambles back to his feet.
Time avoids the body shot from Liu.
Time moves forwards but Liu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Liu jabs Time right on the nose. Time blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Time fails with an attempt to clinch.
Time moves away from the strike by Liu.
Time wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
Time stalks Liu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Liu's face. Liu staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Time clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Liu tries to break the clinch but Time is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Time fails to land.
Liu lands with a left to the head.
Time scores with a shoulder strike.
Liu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Time lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Time throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Time takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Time closes the distance and pushes Liu back into the cage.
Liu is looking to break free of the clinch but Time has double underhooks.
Liu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Liu blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liu throws out a powerful jab.
Time checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Time throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Time tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Time throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Time misses the jab.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Time pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liu is out of range and Time settles back down.
Liu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Liu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Liu misses.
Balagot Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liu sizes up Time with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Time's head but Time sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Time ducks down to avoid it.
Time doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Time has time to react.
Time displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Time misses the target.
Time moves out of range of the strikes.
Time appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Time fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Liu on the side of the head.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Time wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Time clinches up against the cage.
Time misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Time throws a low kick but it's checked well by Liu.
Liu throws a body punch but Time moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Time uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.#T1#
Liu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Time looks to land a body kick but Liu moved away.
Time moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Time's head back. #CL#
Time has Liu up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Liu is trying to push Time away but Time has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Time struggles to land a body shot inside as Liu controls his hands.
Time tries to throw a body punch but Liu avoids it by throwing Time back against the cage. #BC2#
Liu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Time's sensitive parts.
Time throws a nice inside leg kick.
Time takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Time.
Time scoring well with a low kick there.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Time ducks under a wild hook from Liu.#T2#
Time blocks a jab.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Time throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Time defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Time misses.
Time lands a slapping body shot.
Liu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Times jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
An inside leg kick from Time misses.
Time chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Liu can pounce on him.
Balagot Liu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Time wants to clinch.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu clobbers Time with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Time ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu throws a series of strikes that have Time backpedaling.
Liu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Time in his tracks.
Time misses with a wild body shot.
Time takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Time chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Time uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Time closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Time misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Time.
Time fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Time makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Liu misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Time counters by moving into the clinch.
Time misses with a punch on the inside.
Time lands an uppercut.
Time misses with a punch on the inside.
Time has a couple of punches blocked by Liu.
My Time has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Time lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Time's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Time misses with some punches.
Time swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Time looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Time lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Time has a couple of punches blocked by Liu.
Time working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Liu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Time tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Time lands with a short shot to the head.
Time working aggressively here.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
Time has a couple of punches blocked by Liu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Balagot Liu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Time uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
An attempted straight right counter from Time misses the target.
Time is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Time bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Time tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
Time blocks a jab.
Time swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Time looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Time moves away from the strike by Liu.
Time is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Liu.
Liu throws a jab when Time was well out of range.
Time tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Liu. Those never looked like landing.
Time feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lius jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Time looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Liu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Time throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Time takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time throws a leg kick but Liu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Time takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Time uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Time wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Time ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Time tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Time avoids the body shot from Liu. #T1#
Time tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Time.
Time is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Time uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Left hook, right uppercut from Time.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Time stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Liu wants to slow Time down by chopping away at his legs.
Liu looks to land a combination but Time avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Time is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Time.
Time scoring well with a low kick there.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu blocks a leg kick.
Liu walks into a jab.
Time tries to land a leg kick but Liu saw it coming and moves away.
Liu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Time misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Time tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
My Time has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Time throws a nice outside leg kick.
Liu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Time clinches up against the cage.
Time misses with the head strike.
Liu has had enough of the clinch but Time keeps him there for the moment.
Time throws a punch but it's blocked by Liu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Time.
Time tries to throw a body punch but Liu avoids it by throwing Time back against the cage.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Time takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Liu throws a lazy uppercut
and Time counters with an inside leg kick.
Time ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Time takes one to the chin there.
Liu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Liu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Liu lands a leg kick that knocks Time off balance momentarily.
Liu connects with a looping right hand.
Liu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liu.
Liu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Time does a little dance to reset his feet.
Time is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Liu.
Good shot there by Time.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Time slips under a jab.
Time takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Time tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Time sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A cross from Liu lands.
Time avoids the body shot from Liu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Time lands a nice looking body shot.
Time keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu tests Time's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Time takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Liu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Liu connects with a right hand. Time shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Liu as he connects with a hook.
Time tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liu slips a jab and a cross from Time.
Time walks into a jab.
Liu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Time on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Time on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Time fails with an attempt to clinch.
Time wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
Liu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick from Time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Time is looking to clinch.
Time misses with a kick to the body.
Time shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Liu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balagot Liu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Liu 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C90: Kahn vs. Haskins 2
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Point loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Liu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Liu misses with a looping left.
Point takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Point throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Point keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Point.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Point's shoulder, as Point tries to avoid the shot.
Point throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Liu blocks a jab.
Liu swings for the body but Point moves out of range.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Point misses with a left hand
and Liu counters with a stiff right hand.
Point just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Point looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Point misses with a hook.
Point scores with a sloppy right hand. Liu should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu 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 lazy left from Liu finds it's target.
Point throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Point just manages to avoid it.#T1#
A slow jab from Point misses its intended target.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice straight punches there by Liu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Liu.
Point bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Liu misses.
Point with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Point uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Point takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu scores with a hook.
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good shot there by Liu.
Liu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Point looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Point avoids the body shot from Liu.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Point throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice combination there by Liu.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Liu tried to counter with a leg kick but Point avoided it.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Liu throws a hook but Point avoids it easily.
Point uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Liu has time to react.
Liu defending well as Point loads up on a big left hand.
Liu throws a one two combo.
A right-left combo lands from Liu.
A jab from Liu misses.
Point now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Liu misses with a right hand
and Liu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Point. Beautiful body shot.
Point on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Point scores with a hook to the body. Liu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Liu throws a jab when Point was well out of range.
Liu moves out of range as Point strikes.
Point uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Point slips a straight right by Liu.
Point slips a jab from Liu.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Point moved out of range nicely.
Point throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Point is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Liu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Point will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Point.#T3#
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Point ducks down to avoid it.
Liu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Liu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Liu throws a jab when Point was well out of range.
Point misses with a looping right.
Point digs a good hook to Liu's body.
Point shoots in but no luck this time.
Liu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Liu tries to work over Point's front leg with a kick but Point checks it.
Point throws out a counter right but Liu avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Point.
A swing and a miss from Point.
Point missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Point.
Nice shot lands for Point.
Liu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Point uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Point saw that one coming.
Point throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Liu throws a nice looking combination but Point bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Point is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Point scores with a jab to the jaw.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Point slips the punch.
A left lands for Liu.
Liu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice cross by Point.
Point throws a lazy uppercut
and Liu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Liu cracks Point with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Point swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Point closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Point looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Point.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Liu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Point's hands.
Point throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Point misses the target.
Point is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Point manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu 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#
A jab from Point finds it's way through Liu's defenses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Point might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Liu has got the better of the exchanges.
Point digs a good body shot into Liu's ribs.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Point's shoulder, as Point tries to avoid the shot.
Point throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Liu throws a poor cross that misses
and Point counters with a left to the body.
Liu with the inside leg kick.
Liu throws an off balance right hand
and Point counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Liu thinking.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Point throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Liu slips a straight right by Point.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Point slips a jab from Liu.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Point listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Liu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Point connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Point throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Point slips under a jab.
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Point looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Point throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.#T1#
Point lands a jab.
Point moves out of range of the leg kick from Liu.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Point doesn't seem phased though.
Point defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Point let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Liu moves away from the strike by Point.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Point.
Liu connects with a right hand. Point shakes it off.
Liu throws a hook but Point avoids it easily.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Point.
Point uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Point is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Point has closed the distance and engaged Liu in a clinch.
A short right from Point.
Point tries a body shot but Liu blocks it.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Point.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Point throws a punch but it's blocked by Liu. #BC#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Point has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Point scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Liu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Point is out of range.
Liu catches Point with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Liu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Liu lands a right hook to the body.
Point throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Point moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Point. Beautiful body shot.
Point slips a jab from Liu.
Liu drops his hands momentarily and Point takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Point lands a right hook to the body.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Point is out of range.
Balagot Liu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Liu misses with a hook
and Point counters with a stiff right hand.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu avoids the body shot from Point.
Point looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Point walks into a stiff left hand from Liu.
A jab from Point misses.
Point blocks a leg kick.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Point.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Point ducks down to avoid it.
Point misses with a hook.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Point.#T3#
Point punishes Liu's body with a nice straight punch.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Point throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Point misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.
Point swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Point tests Liu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Liu lands a really nice looking cross but Point seems unphased.
Liu moves out of range as Point strikes.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Liu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Point swings widly with a right hand
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Point sizes up Liu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Liu coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu misses with a hook. Point ducked under it nicely.
Liu throws a hook but Point avoids it easily.#T4#
Point bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Liu's head.
Point misses with a wild body shot.
Point ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu throws the left hand but Point avoids the punch easily.
Liu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Liu throws a chopping leg kick but Point manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Point misses with a looping left.
Point looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Point digs a good hook to Liu's body.
Point throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Point throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Point misses with a hook.
Liu throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Point circles away quickly and effectively.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Point moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Liu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brayden Point will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Point has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Point there as he acknowledges the shot.
Point steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Point loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Point blocks a jab.
Liu throws a low kick but Point avoids it.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu needs to keep his hands up - Point had a free shot at his head there.
Point tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Liu. Those never looked like landing.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu throws a head kick but Point moves out of range.
Good exchange - Point coming out on top.
Point connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Point misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Point counters with a nice body shot.
Point doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Point just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Liu punishes Point's body with a nice straight punch.
Point looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Liu misses its target.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liu. That's going to slow Point down.
Liu misses with a hook. Point ducked under it nicely.
Point blocks a jab.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Point saw that one coming.
Point is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Point misses the jab.
Point steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Point appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Point wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Liu digs a good body shot into Point's ribs.
A big left from Point misses.
Liu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Point connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Liu scrambles back to his feet.
Point scores with a jab to the head.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu misses with a body punch
and Point counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Liu thinking.
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!
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Point throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Point throws out the jab. #T2#
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Point dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Point lands.
Point scores with a nice right hand.
Point tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Point.
Liu tried to score with a low kick but Point checks it.
That kick from Liu tenderised Point's leg. Point is trying to keep his angry face on.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Point moved out of range.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Point scores with a punch to the head.
Point tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Liu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liu misses with a hook.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Point is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu throws a jab when Point was well out of range.#T3#
Liu misses with a leg kick
and Point counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Point.
Point moves forwards but Liu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Point connects with a body shot that sends Liu's belly button to the back.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Point on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Point throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Point manages to avoid it.
Liu with a nice calf kick.
Point swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu tries to bum rush Point with a series of wild strikes but Point uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Point changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu throws a series of punches but Point avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Point misses its intended target.
Point slips a straight right by Liu.
Liu connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Point.
Liu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left and a right from Liu both land. Nice combination.
Point swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Liu.#T4#
Point moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Point.
Point scores with a nice strike.
Point swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Point ducks down to avoid it.
Point lands a body shot.
Point throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
Point staying out of range there.
Point misses with an uppercut.
Point comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Liu slips a jab from Point.
Point uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Point's shoulder, as Point tries to avoid the shot.
Point misses with a body shot.
Liu scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Point lands with a good body shot.
Point lands a nice looking body shot.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Point.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Point! But no joy.
A left lands for Liu.
Point cracks Liu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brayden Point comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Point 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: C87: Haskins vs. Karelin
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
A low kick from Liu misses #TD2#
and Dixon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dixon looking to sit in guard and control but Liu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Liu is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Dixon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Dixon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Dixon working for a triangle but Liu defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Liu avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Liu tries to stand but Dixon is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dixon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Liu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dixon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Dixon working for a triangle but Liu defends it easily. #SUB2#
Dixon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Liu defends it easily.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Liu stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.#SUB2#
Liu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dixon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Liu has managed to get both his arms back between Dixon's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dixon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Liu preventing the sweep.
Dixon pulls Liu in to control the position.
Our spies down at at King's Cross MMA inform us that Dixon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Dixon is trying to keep Liu in close. #SUB2#
Dixon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Liu passes into half guard.
Dixon is looking to improve his position.
Liu tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Dixon is trying to maintain the position but Liu is very close to passing his half guard.
Dixon wants to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dixon trying to hold on to Liu's head to control him but Liu postures up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dixon wants to improve his position but Liu is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Liu walks into a straight right hand from Dixon.
Liu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Dixon throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dixon lunges at Liu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Liu's hand.
Dixon throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Dixon lands with an overhand left.
Dixon cracks Liu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Liu lands with a cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Dixon moves away and avoids it.
Dixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dixon scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Dixon 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#
Dixon misses with a body shot.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
A big left from Dixon misses.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu jabs at Dixon's body.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Liu defends well and Dixon ends up having to push Liu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Liu slips a jab from Dixon.
A big right from Liu misses.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Liu shows good takedown defense.
Dixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Liu.
Liu swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liu finds it's way round the side to connect with Dixon's head.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dixon moves out of range of the strikes.
Dixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Liu tries a low kick but Dixon avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon misses with a body shot. #T1#
Dixon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dixon takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Dixon misses with a hook
and Liu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Liu takes a swing at Dixon's ribcage but misses.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt.
Balagot Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
Liu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dixon.
Liu 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.
Dixon takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Liu - just one landing.
Dixon misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Dixon.
Liu connects with a solid leg kick.
Dixon throws a sloppy body shot
and Liu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Liu throws a series of punches but Dixon moves out of range.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon scores with a punch to the head.
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Liu lands a nice shot to the body.
Dixon takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Dixon as he connects with a hook.
Dixon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Dixon cracks a nice hook into Liu's ribs.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
Balagot Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liu walks into a stiff left hand from Dixon.
Dixon connects with the punch.
Liu slips a jab from Dixon.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Liu throws a chopping leg kick but Dixon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dixon takes one to the chin there.
Dixon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Dixon.
Liu avoids the body shot from Dixon.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liu.
Dixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dixon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lius jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Liu looks to throw the jab but Dixon is out of range.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Dixon.
Liu connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Dixon 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 big right from Liu misses.
Liu throws a leg kick which misses Dixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Dixon tries to avoid it.
Dixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dixon misses with a hook
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liu.
A big left from Liu misses.
Dixon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Dixon.
A slow jab from Dixon misses its intended target.
Dixon misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.
Liu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dixon in his tracks.
Dixon shoots in but no luck this time.
Liu lands a leg kick that knocks Dixon off balance momentarily.
Dixon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Liu walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dixon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Liu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Dixon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dixon scrambles back to his feet.
Liu misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Dixon counters with a single leg into guard. Liu didn't expect that.
Dixon passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Dixon is trying to work for a kimura but Liu is defending well.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liu keeps working. #SUB2#
Dixon is looking for a kimura here.
Darren Dixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dixon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dixon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Liu lands the left hand.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Liu throws a hook but Dixon blocks it.
Dixon lunges at Liu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Liu's hand.
Liu throws the left hand but Dixon avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Liu tries to sprawl but Dixon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dixon is working for a submission of some sort.
Liu is not content to let Dixon control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Dixon is looking for a kimura here.
Dixon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Dixon is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Dixon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Liu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dixon.
Dixon wants to control but Liu is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Dixon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Liu is just riding it out for now. Dixon eventually gives up the hold.
Dixon passes to side control. #T3##SUB2#
Dixon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Liu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dixon but great work by Liu.
Dixon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Liu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dixon trying to control but Liu postures up. #T4#
Dixon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Liu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Liu's back!#SUB2#
Liu is trying to defend against the choke here but Dixon has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Dixon Tightens the hold and Liu taps out furiously! Dixon displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darren Dixon!
In his post fight interview, Darren Dixon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: C84: Alyoshin vs. McDonald
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Liu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nagasaki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Liu keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Liu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nagasaki is pushing down on Liu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Liu is fighting to maintain full guard but Nagasaki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Liu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nagasaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liu defending well though.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Liu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Liu looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Liu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nagasaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Liu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nagasaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Liu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki looks to land a strike but Liu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Nagasaki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Liu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nagasaki, into his guard. #REVR##T2#
Nagasaki is trying to control the position but Liu postures up. #SUB2#
Nagasaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nagasaki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Liu has passed into side control.
Liu gets to mount! Nagasaki was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nagasaki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Nagasaki looking for submissions off his back.
Liu tries to stand and escape but Nagasaki is controlling the position.
Liu prevents Nagasaki from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nagasaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nagasaki wants to sweep here but Liu controlling him for the moment.
Liu tries to stand but Nagasaki is controlling from the bottom.
Nagasaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Liu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Liu keeps moving.
Nagasaki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagasaki distracts Liu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nagasaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nagasaki won't allow Liu to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuro Nagasaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Liu tries to work over Nagasaki's front leg with a kick but Nagasaki checks it.
Nagasaki lands with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
Liu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Nagasaki slips the punch.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Liu.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu punishes Nagasaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Liu lands a head shot.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Nagasaki saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
Liu takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Liu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Liu cracks Nagasaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Nagasaki moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Liu moves away from the strike by Nagasaki.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagasaki.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagasaki cracks Liu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nagasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagasaki with the counter takedown but Liu avoids it easily.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Liu should have avoided that one.
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagasaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu misses with a few strikes there.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Liu is out of range.
Liu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Liu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nagasaki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#TD2#
Nagasaki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Liu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nagasaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Nagasaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nagasaki throwing shots but Liu is blocking nicely. #ES#
Liu manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Liu misses with a looping right.
Liu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki connects with a looping right hand.
Liu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nagasaki momentarily.
Liu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liu duly obliges.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Liu throws a leg kick which misses Nagasaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagasaki tries to avoid it.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
Liu throws a right hand that Nagasaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagasaki also avoids with ease.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagasaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Liu tries to sprawl out of it but Nagasaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Liu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Liu misses.
A nice leg kick from Nagasaki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu slips under a jab.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
Liu 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.
Liu scores with a nice strike.
Liu motions for Nagasaki to come forward. Liu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Nagasaki. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki lunges at Liu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Liu's hand.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu throws an off balance right hand
enabling Nagasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagasaki connects with the punch.
Nagasaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nagasaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagasaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Liu defends it well.
Liu slips a jab from Nagasaki.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagasaki slips a jab from Liu.
Liu slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki cracks Liu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Balagot Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liu 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 second round but I would say that Balagot Liu 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#
Nagasaki lands with a right hand.
Nagasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagasaki throws a series of punches but Liu moves out of range.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
Nagasaki lands a jab to the head.
Nagasaki tries to bum rush Liu with a series of wild strikes but Liu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nagasaki throws a low kick but Liu avoids it.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagasaki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Liu is looking to counter with head kicks.
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Nagasaki off the cage and back into range.
Nagasaki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Nagasaki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Liu was covering up waiting for the punch and Nagasaki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nagasaki throwing strikes but missing. #T1##SUB2#
Nagasaki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Liu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nagasaki has Liu in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Nagasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Liu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Nagasaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nagasaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Liu's guard. #REVB##T2#
Liu keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Liu wants to stand and escape but Nagasaki is having none of it.
Nagasaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nagasaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Liu wants to get back to his feet but Nagasaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nagasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Nagasaki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Liu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Nagasaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nagasaki is pushing down on Liu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Liu is fighting to maintain full guard but Nagasaki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Liu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nagasaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Nagasaki there.
Nagasaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liu's head.
Nagasaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yuro Nagasaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Liu is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
Liu taking some punishment here, with Nagasaki in his half guard.
Nagasaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagasaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki wants to take a breather but Liu is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuro Nagasaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nagasaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuro Nagasaki!
A victorious Yuro Nagasaki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C80: Alyoshin vs. Muller 2
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Liu misses with a jab to the body
and Time counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Time gets cracked there but stands up to it.
An inside leg kick from Liu misses.
Liu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Time checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Liu thuds a left hand into Time's body.
Time takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Liu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Liu scores with a sloppy right hand. Time should have avoided that one.
Time gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Liu.
Liu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Time counters with a three punch combo that has Liu backing up. Liu nods at Time to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Time. That's going to slow Liu down.
Nice cross by Liu.
Time looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liu duly obliges.
A leg kick checked by Liu.
Time will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Liu jabs Time right on the nose. Time blinks but takes it well.
Time misses with an uppercut.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Time moves forwards but Liu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Liu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Time throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Time just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu misses with a right hand
and Time connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Liu blocks a head kick by Time.
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Liu scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Time keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu jabs Time right on the nose. Time blinks but takes it well.
Time ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Liu connects with a crisp jab.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Liu misses. #CL2#
Time clinches up against the cage.
Liu is trying to break the clinch but Time is controlling him.
Liu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Liu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Time is working Liu over against the cage.
Time scores with a nice hook to the head.
Liu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Liu takes a shot to the head.
Time misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch.
Time misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
Liu lands a jab to Time's midsection.
Time takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Liu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Liu swings widly with a right hand
and Liu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Time is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Liu.
Liu lands an overhand right.#T3#
Liu missing with a left hand there. Time was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Time follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Liu misses with a left hand
and Time counters with a straight right hand.
Time slips a jab from Liu.
Time swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Time misses.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liu throws a series of punches but Time avoids them all with ease.
Time throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range. #CL2#
Time closes the distance and pushes Liu back into the cage.
Liu has had enough of the clinch but Time keeps him there for the moment.
Time presses Liu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Liu has had enough of the clinch but Time keeps him there for the moment.
Time fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Time takes a kick to the side of the head.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Time.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Liu lands the left hand.
Liu misses the jab.
Time unleashes a big counter combination but Liu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Time dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liu. That did some damage!
Time is looking to score with low kicks.
Time moves out of range of the strikes.
Time stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Time jabs Liu right on the nose. Liu blinks but takes it well.
Liu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Time lands with a straight right. Liu didn't see that one coming.
Time moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Time drops his hands momentarily and Liu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That kick from Liu tenderised Time's leg. Time is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Time sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Time keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Time feints a counter leg kick.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Time moved out of range nicely.
Time is looking for the big counter here.
Time jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Time dips to his left and cracks Liu with an uppercut!
Liu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liu duly obliges.
Time looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Time throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liu throws a combination that misses
and Time counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Time walks into a jab.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Time can do to turn this around?
Liu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Times jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Time stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liu.
Liu connects with a solid leg kick.
Liu digs a good body shot into Time's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Time.#T1#
Liu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Time.
Liu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Time counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Time throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Time has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liu scores with a nice head shot.
Time takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Time walks into a stiff left hand from Liu.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Time swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Liu finds it's way through Time's defenses.
Nice cross by Time.
Time tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Time on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Time sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Time takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL2#
Time clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Time misses with a hook from the clinch.
Time has Liu pressed against the cage, preventing Liu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liu.
Liu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Time scores with a shot to the side of Liu's head.
Time blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Time has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Liu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Time can turn it around.
Time misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
Liu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Time backwards.
Time swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Time. #BC#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Liu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Time lands with a hook. Liu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Time throws out a counter right but Liu avoids it with no problem.
Time looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Time eats them both and turns towards Liu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Time.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Time moves away.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Time doesn't seem phased though.
Liu lunges at Time with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Time's hand.
Liu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Liu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liu cracks Time with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Liu misses with a right hand
enabling Time to counter with a crisp jab.
Time scores with a kick to the body.
Time throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Time slips under a jab from Liu.
Time tries a quick counter leg kick but Liu is wise to it.
Liu misses with a right hand
and Time 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!
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Time throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Time misses the shot to the body.
Liu avoids the head kick by Time.
Time drops his hands momentarily and Liu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Time manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Time was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Liu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Time's head backwards.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liu, as that shot connected.
Liu scores with a leg kick.
Time uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Liu.
Nice defenses there by Time.
Time throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Time smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Time scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Time throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Time uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Time swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Time slips the punch.
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 Balagot Liu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Liu blocking some punches.
Time misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Time.
Time lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
My Time seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Liu blocking some punches.
Time scores with a shot to the side of Liu's head.
Time scores with a hook to the body.
Liu working aggressively here.
Liu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Liu blocking some punches.
Liu blocking some punches. #BC#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Liu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Liu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Time on the side of the head.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Time bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu lands an overhand right.
Time tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Time lands with a straight right. Liu didn't see that one coming.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Time throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Time takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Time keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Time tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Time swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Time on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Liu lands a jab to the nose.
Time throws a leg kick but Liu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Time avoids the body shot from Liu.
Liu throws a hook but Time blocks it.
Liu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Time.
Liu misses with a hook
enabling Time to counter with a crisp jab.
Time throws a front kick aimed at Liu's knee but Liu avoids it well.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Time's head back.
Liu cracks Time with a good jab.
Liu lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Time rushes Liu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Time lands a jab-cross combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Liu.
Time tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Time.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Time moves away from the strike by Liu.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu connects with the punch.#T3#
Liu looks for the body kick but Time saw that one coming.
Liu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Time is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Time ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Time takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Time tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Time doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Liu with the inside leg kick.
Time scores with a jab. Liu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Time displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
Time slips a jab from Liu.
Liu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Time.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Time's head but Time sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu misses with an uppercut
and Time counters with a stiff right hand.
Liu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Time moves away.
Liu throws the left hand but Time avoids the punch easily.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Time looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Liu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Time throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Time tries to land a front kick but Liu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Time darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Time bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Time misses with a body kick.
Time misses with a body kick.
Time dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liu. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Time.
Time is looking to clinch.
Time uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
A little jabbing left from Time on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Balagot Liu did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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#
Liu catches Time with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Liu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Time's sensitive parts.
Decent striking displayed by Liu there.
Time defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Liu blocks the low kick.
Liu throws a hook but Time blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Time doesn't seem phased though.
Liu lands with a hook. Time tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Liu jabs Time right on the nose. Time blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Time takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Liu throws a low kick, looking for Time's leg but Time calmly moves out of range.
Time cracks Liu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Liu.#T1#
Time 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. #CL2#
Time gets a clinch.
Liu tries to break free but Time pushes him back against the cage.
Time swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Time.
Time lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Time's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Time swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu looks to throw a body kick
and Time counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Liu is rocked!
Time fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oh Liu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Time.
Liu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Time. That one must have hurt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Time - that will leave a mark!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Time moves out of range of the body kick.
Liu misses with a combination
and Time cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liu throws a body punch but Time moves out of range.
Time follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2##CL2#
Time pushes Liu up against the cage in a clinch.
Time working aggressively here.
Liu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Time lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Time throws a punch but it's blocked by Liu.
A short right from Time.
Time has Liu pressed against the cage, preventing Liu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Time fails to land.
Time blocking some punches.
Liu is looking to break free of the clinch but Time has double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Time scores with a nice short uppercut.
Time keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Liu's efforts to push away.
Liu is looking to break free of the clinch but Time has double underhooks.
Balagot Liu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Time misses with a punch on the inside.
Time swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Time swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Time lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liu.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Liu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Time swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Time fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Time fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Time swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liu seems to have got his legs back now.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Time lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
Time misses with a hook from the clinch.
Time struggles to land a body shot inside as Liu controls his hands. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liu scores with a head kick. Time tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Liu moves away from the strike by Time.
Liu scores with a body shot.
Time wants to clinch.#T4#
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Liu.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Time instigates a clinch.
Time misses with the head strike.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
Time lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu prevents a body shot from Time.
Time misses with the head strike.
Time lands a left hand.
Liu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liu tries to circle away but Time has him pinned against the cage.
Time misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

My Time dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Liu throws a right hand that misses
enabling Time to counter with a crisp jab.
Time's jab looks to have found its range, popping Liu under the eye.
Time throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Liu crashing down! Liu tries to stagger back to his feet but Time just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Liu asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). My Time!
My Time is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, My Time 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: C76: Liu vs. Barbosa
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barbosa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liu sizes up Barbosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Barbosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Liu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liu lands a jab to the nose.
Liu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range and Liu settles back down.
Barbosa throws a low kick, looking for Liu's leg but Liu calmly moves out of range.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Liu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.#T1#
Liu misses with a looping left.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Liu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu staying out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barbosa. Liu shrugs it off though.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Liu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Liu tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Liu with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Liu swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Liu throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Liu misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Liu lands a two punch combo.
Liu connects with a high kick.
A nice leg kick from Liu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa throws a leg kick
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liu lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbosa's head.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Liu.
Liu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#KD2#
Barbosa drops Liu with a beautiful combination! Liu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barbosa is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Liu is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu misses with a right hand
and Barbosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barbosa tries to score with a low kick but Liu moves his leg out of the way.
Barbosa stuns Liu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Liu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbosa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Liu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Liu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Liu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Liu seems to have got his legs back now.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liu.
Liu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbosa under the eye.
Liu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Liu walks into a straight right hand from Barbosa.
A big left from Liu misses.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu 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#
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liu with a nice calf kick.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Liu throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Liu jabs Barbosa right on the nose. Barbosa blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Liu misses.
Liu swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Liu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Liu with a nice calf kick.
Liu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Barbosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Liu throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Liu connects with a leg kick.
Liu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbosa. Barbosa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Liu.
Liu works over Barbosa's head and body with a nice combination.
Liu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Liu avoids it with no problem.
Liu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Liu throws a series of punches but Barbosa moves out of range.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu walks into a straight right hand from Barbosa.
Jab by Liu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa slips under a jab from Liu.#T2#
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Liu avoids it with no problem.
Liu misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Liu lands a head shot.
Barbosa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Liu's head.
Liu connects with a body shot.
Liu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Liu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Liu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbosa misses.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
Liu throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Liu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Liu.
Barbosa tries to move into range but Liu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Liu blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liu. That's going to slow Barbosa down.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch combination from Liu misses.
Barbosa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Liu misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Barbosa scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Liu slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
Liu lands a jab.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Liu is out of range.
Liu lands with a straight right. Barbosa didn't see that one coming.
Liu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Barbosa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Liu has got the better of the exchanges.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Liu avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that second round.
That's time! Liu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Nice cross by Liu.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa walks into a stiff left hand from Liu.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Liu throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Liu in his tracks.
Liu throws a series of strikes that have Barbosa backpedaling.
Barbosa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Liu avoids it with no problem.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Liu tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liu throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Liu thuds his right hand into Barbosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Liu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liu blocks a jab.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch lands to the side of Liu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barbosa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa misses with a body kick. #T2#
Liu misses with a shot to the body
and Liu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Liu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice shot lands for Liu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Liu misses with a hook.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with an inside leg kick.
Liu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa walks into a jab.#T3#
Liu thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Liu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Liu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbosa momentarily.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Barbosa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
As Barbosa looks to move away, Liu throws a big counter combo but Barbosa just gets out of the way.
Barbosa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liu.
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Barbosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa walks into a left hand.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Barbosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Liu staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Liu swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Liu throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barbosa misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu clearly takes that round.
That's time! Liu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Barbosa coming out on top.
A clash of legs there as Barbosa blocks the low kick.
Liu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Liu misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Liu throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Liu with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbosa doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Liu swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Liu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa throws a solid leg kick but Liu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Liu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa slips a jab from Liu.
Liu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Liu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Liu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Liu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
Liu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Nice cross by Liu.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Liu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barbosa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Liu. Liu obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Balagot Liu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbosa has time to react.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Liu.
Barbosa blocks a low kick nicely.
Liu throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Liu avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Barbosa defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Liu misses with a hook to the body
and Barbosa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Liu thinking.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Liu checks a low kick from Barbosa.
Liu throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Liu throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Liu lands a jab to the nose.
Liu throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Liu. #T4#
Liu scores with a nice right hand.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu lands a body shot.
Liu throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liu scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Liu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Liu misses the jab.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu had his way with Edson Bidon Barbosa in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Liu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Liu scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa misses with a low kick as Liu jumps back.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbosa moves forwards but Liu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Liu dips to his left and cracks Barbosa with an uppercut!
Barbosa jabs Liu right on the nose. Liu blinks but takes it well.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Liu connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Liu.
Liu connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barbosa throws the kick towards the body but Liu avoids it.
Liu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbosa. Barbosa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbosa checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Liu.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edson Bidon Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Liu tries to score with a low kick but Barbosa moves his leg out of the way.
Liu slips a jab from Barbosa.
Liu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barbosa throws a solid leg kick but Liu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbosa.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu misses with a hook.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Liu misses.
Liu scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Barbosa lands with an overhand left.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
Barbosa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liu lands a slapping body shot.
Barbosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liu, as that shot connected.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Liu.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbosa misses.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.#T4#
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Barbosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Liu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbosa feints a counter leg kick.
Liu jabs at Barbosa's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu lands a jab-cross combination.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Liu. Those never looked like landing.
A low kick from Liu is predictable there
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Liu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Liu misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balagot Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Liu 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: C72: Kahn vs. Kuwabara 3
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Liu misses with a looping left.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Liu catches Bastard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bastard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Bastard misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Liu connects with a looping right hand.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard moves out of range of the body kick.
Liu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastard blocks a jab.
Liu scores with a nice strike.
Bastard tries to score with a low kick but Liu moves his leg out of the way.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Liu misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Bastard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liu avoids it really well and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Bastard off the cage and back into range.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Bastard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from Liu misses.
Bastard needs to keep his hands up - Liu had a free shot at his head there.
Bastard with a nice cross.
Liu throws a nice looking combination but Bastard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bastard.
Bastard looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Liu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu tries to score with a low kick but Bastard moves his leg out of the way.
Bastard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Nice uppercut there from Liu.
Bastard misses with a jab to the body
and Liu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bastard cracks Liu with an open hand slap.
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!
Liu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Bastard shoots for a double leg takedown but Liu sprawls well. He's pushed Bastard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balagot Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Action Bastard.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Bastard's head but Bastard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Bastard. Beautiful body shot.
Bastard throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu misses with a hook
and Bastard counters with a thumping low kick.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Bastard moves away and avoids it.
Bastard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu lands with a straight right. Bastard didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Bastard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Liu to the ground. Bastard is now in Liu's guard.
Bastard is pushing down on Liu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Liu is fighting to maintain full guard but Bastard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bastard throwing shots but Liu is blocking nicely. #T3#
Bastard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bastard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Bastard there.
Bastard is looking to take a break and control but Liu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bastard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bastard is pressing down on Liu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Liu is holding on for now.
Bastard is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Bastard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bastard wants to pass the guard but Liu is defending well.
Bastard prevents Liu from standing back up.
Bastard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bastard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Liu is refusing to be controlled, as Bastard sits in half guard.
Liu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bastard.
Bastard wants to free his trapped foot but Liu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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 Balagot Liu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Liu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
A jab from Liu misses.
Bastard swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Bastard throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Bastard slips a straight right by Liu.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Liu throws a low kick, looking for Bastard's leg but Bastard calmly moves out of range.
Liu scores with a leg kick.
Jab by Liu.
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
Bastard throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A clash of legs there as Liu blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Liu to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bastard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bastard under the eye.
Bastard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Liu half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Liu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bastard digs a good body shot into Liu's ribs.
Liu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Bastard throws a low kick but Liu moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bastard.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu looks to land a combination. Bastard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Bastard saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Bastard as he connects with a hook.
Liu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Bastard coming out on top.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Liu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastard looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Balagot Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Bastard slips a jab from Liu.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Liu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liu duly obliges.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
A big right from Bastard misses.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Liu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bastard momentarily.
Bastard throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bastard moves away.
Liu lands with an overhand left.
Liu throws a jab when Bastard was well out of range.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Bastard misses with a hook
and Liu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bastard's knee momentarily.
Bastard blocks a jab.
Bastard throws a front kick aimed at Liu's knee but Liu avoids it well.
It looked like Liu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bastard.
Bastard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liu to score with a decent uppercut.
Liu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Liu throws a hook but Bastard blocks it.
Bastard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Liu with a body shot.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Liu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good exchange - Bastard coming out on top.#T3#
Liu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Bastard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Liu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Liu missing with a left hand there. Bastard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Liu throws a head kick but Bastard moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Bastard misses.
Bastard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Liu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Liu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
Liu misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Bastard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liu swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bastard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Liu's head backwards.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bastard.#T4#
Liu misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Bastard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bastard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Liu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bastard throws a big shot that misses.
Liu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bastard under the eye.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Liu throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bastard to counter with a crisp jab.
Bastard slips under a jab.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bastard lands with a right hand.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bastard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Liu with a body shot.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a body punch but Bastard moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Bastard misses.
Liu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bastard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Liu moves forwards but Bastard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Bastard misses with a jab to the body
and Liu counters with a stiff right hand.
Liu walks into a straight right hand from Bastard.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Bastard misses.
Bastard moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Bastard moved out of range.
Liu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bastard.
Bastard misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Bastard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bastard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
A big left from Bastard misses.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard digs a good body shot into Liu's ribs.
Bastard with a jab.
Liu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bastard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Liu sizes up Bastard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Liu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Bastard jabs Liu right on the nose. Liu blinks but takes it well.
A left lands for Liu.
Bastard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Bastard's shoulder, as Bastard tries to avoid the shot.
Bastard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Bastard takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Bastard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bastard throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Liu throws a leg kick which misses Bastard's front leg but catches the back leg as Bastard tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bastard misses the target.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bastard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu scores with a 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!
Liu lands a body shot.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Bastard's shoulder, as Bastard tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Bastard misses.#T2#
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Liu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Liu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Bastard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bastard misses with a right hand
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Bastard lands with a right hand.
Liu tests Bastard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bastard looks for a takedown but Liu sprawls well.
Jab by Liu.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Liu connects with a crisp jab.
Liu throws a hook but Bastard avoids it easily.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Bastard blocks a leg kick.
A cross from Liu lands.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bastard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bastard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bastard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Bastard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Bastard ducks down to avoid it.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Bastard misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.
Bastard misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bastard.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Bastard moved out of range.
Liu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Liu misses with a hook
and Bastard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bastard lands with a right hand.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bastard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Bastard.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Bastard moves away from the strike by Liu.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Bastard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Liu scores with a three punch combo!
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu moves away from the strike by Bastard.
Good standup being displayed there by Liu as he connects with a hook.
Liu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Balagot Liu did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4##TD2#
Bastard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bastard working the strikes but Liu uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Well, if Bastard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bastard lands strikes from half guard.
Bastard throwing shots but Liu is blocking nicely.
Bastard controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bastard trying to control the action but Liu is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bastard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Liu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bastard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bastard not doing much here.
Bastard trying to control from half guard but Liu is working away. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bastard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bastard trying to mount his opponent but Liu defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bastard connects with a nice short shot to Liu's temple.
Balagot Liu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bastard tries to pass to full mount but Liu defends it.
Bastard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bastard not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Liu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bastard throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Bastard cracks Liu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bastard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu checks a leg kick nicely.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu lands a head kick. Bastard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Liu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bastard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bastard throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Liu. Bastard shrugs it off though.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu throws a body punch but Bastard moves out of range.
Liu defending well as Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
Liu scores with a shot to the body. #T4##TD2#
Bastard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Liu on his heels. He'll look to pass Liu's guard now, I'm sure.

Liu has his feet on Bastard's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Bastard takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu avoids the body shot from Bastard.
That kick from Liu tenderised Bastard's leg. Bastard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Liu throws a hook but Bastard avoids it easily.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Bastard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bastard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Bastard sees coming a mile off.
Liu cracks Bastard with a good jab.
Bastard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Liu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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 Balagot Liu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Liu misses.
Bastard misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.
Bastard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bastard misses with a takedown attempt
and Bastard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bastard lands with a shot to the body.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Bastard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bastard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Liu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Liu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bastard moves away.
Bastard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bastard.
Both fighters circling a little - Liu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bastard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bastard needs to keep his hands up - Liu had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Liu misses with a straight right.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Liu.
Liu moves out of range as Bastard strikes.
Liu with a nice calf kick.#TD2#
Bastard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bastard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bastard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bastard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bastard wants to pass the guard but Liu is keeping the position.
Bastard 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.
Bastard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liu is keeping the position for now.
Action Bastard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Liu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bastard controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Action Bastard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bastard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Bastard throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bastard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Liu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bastard swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu scores with a hook.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
Bastard cracks a nice hook into Liu's ribs.
Bastard misses with a looping left.#T3#
Bastard throws a low kick but Liu avoids it.
Bastard looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Liu lands with a right hand.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bastard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Bastard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left and a right from Liu both land. Nice combination.
Liu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liu stuns Bastard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bastard looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bastard doesn't seem bothered though.
Bastard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu moves away from the strike by Bastard. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu defending well as Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
Liu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Liu scores with a nice head shot.
Liu with a hook.
Liu moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Bastard misses.
Good shot there by Liu.
Liu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Bastard manages to avoid it.
A big right from Bastard misses.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick from Liu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu lands a head shot.
Liu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bastard at a distance.
Bastard misses with a body shot
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Liu moves out of range as Bastard strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balagot Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liu, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balagot Liu!
Balagot Liu retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Balagot Liu, 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: C68: Steve vs. Gulf
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Liu throws a hook to the side of Demenok's head but Demenok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok feints a counter leg kick.
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Demenok misses.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demenok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demenok.
Demenok appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Liu tries to land a front kick but Demenok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Demenok misses.
Demenok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Liu connects with the punch.
Liu connects with a crisp jab.
Demenok misses with a series of wild punches.
Demenok 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.
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!
Demenok lands a nice shot that snaps Liu's head back. #T1#
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Demenok checks a leg kick nicely.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Liu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Liu checks a low kick from Demenok.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Demenok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Demenok checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Demenok looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Liu swinging wildly here.
Liu swinging wildly here.
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu throws a lazy uppercut
and Demenok counters with a straight right hand.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu is looking to slow Demenok down with leg kicks.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demenok is trying to counter with his kicks.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Demenok throws a shot to the body.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok connects with a solid leg kick.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demenok looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Demenok lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Demenok tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demenok.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
Liu scores with a hook.
Demenok cracks a nice hook into Liu's ribs.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Liu catches Demenok right on the button with a cross.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Liu.#T3#
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Demenok off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Liu misses.
Demenok feints a counter leg kick.
Liu thumps Demenok with a low kick.
Liu blocks the body kick.
Demenok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Liu blocks the low kick.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick lands for Liu.
Demenok blocks a jab.
Liu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Demenok.
Demenok checks a leg kick nicely.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Demenok staying out of range there.
A jab from Demenok misses.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.
Demenok has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Liu.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok. #T4#
Nice jab there from Liu.
Liu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Liu looks to land a combination but Demenok avoids it well.
Demenok tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Liu is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Liu walks into a left hand.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a looping left.
Demenok throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Demenok with a nice calf kick.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu throws a right and a left that Demenok avoids nicely.
Demenok scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Liu blocks a leg kick.
Liu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Demenok on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Demenok misses.
Liu throws a big counter combination but Demenok scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Liu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Liu throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok throws a counter combo.
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 Balagot Liu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Liu lands a two punch combo.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok moves away from the strike by Liu.
Demenok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Demenok scrambles back to his feet.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Demenok throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demenok moves away from the strike by Liu.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demenok throws a solid leg kick but Liu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Demenok.
Liu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Demenok tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Liu is able to avoid easily.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Liu checks it.
Demenok moves away from the strike by Liu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Demenok clinches. #T1#
Demenok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Demenok tries to work over Liu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok looking to slow down the pace here.
Liu is looking to break free of the clinch but Demenok has double underhooks.
Liu is looking to break free of the clinch but Demenok has double underhooks.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Liu finds it's target.
Demenok slips a jab from Liu.
Demenok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Demenok lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liu's sensitive parts.
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Demenok doesn't seem phased though.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu slips a straight right by Demenok.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.#T2#
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Liu as he checks the leg kick.
Demenok defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Liu misses.
A clash of legs there as Liu blocks the low kick.
Demenok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Demenok loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Liu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Demenok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu throws a leg kick
and Demenok counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Demenok uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Liu has time to react.
Demenok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Liu. Liu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Demenok walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Liu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Demenok lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Demenok clobbers Liu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Demenok lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liu's sensitive parts.
Demenok blocks a jab.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Demenok takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
Demenok throws a head kick that misses.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Demenok lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Demenok staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Liu finds it's target.
Demenok connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Liu's hands.
Demenok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Liu misses the jab.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Demenok throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Liu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Liu lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Liu.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Demenok's head back.
Demenok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Demenok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liu throws a right hand that misses
and Demenok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demenok lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut there from Liu.
Demenok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok throws a right hand that Liu ducks under and follows up with a left that Liu also avoids with ease.
Liu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Demenok.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
Demenok lands with a good body shot.
Liu avoids the body shot from Demenok.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu misses with a hook.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Demenok defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Demenok flicks out a counter leg kick but Liu steps away.
Demenok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Demenok misses with a jab, cross combination.
Demenok tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Liu checks a low kick from Demenok.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok throws a good cross that connects.
Demenok thumps Liu with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu cracks Demenok with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Demenok moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Demenok ducks down to avoid it.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Demenok fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Demenok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu throws an off balance right hand
and Demenok counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Demenok looks for the body kick but Liu saw that one coming.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liu.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Demenok tried to score with a low kick but Liu checks it.
Liu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Demenok.
Liu misses with a hook
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Demenok connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
Liu dodges the punch combination from Demenok.
Demenok stuns Liu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu scores with a jab. Demenok acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Liu scores with a punch to the head.
Liu with a hook.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Demenok saw that one coming.
Demenok is looking for the big counter here.
Demenok misses with a looping right.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Demenok scrambles back to his feet.
Liu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Liu throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Liu throws a leg kick
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Demenok defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
Nice shot lands for Demenok.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Liu.
Demenok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Demenok walks into a jab.
Demenok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Liu. Liu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Demenok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Liu scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Demenok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Demenok throws a front kick aimed at Liu's knee but Liu avoids it well.
Demenok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demenok throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Demenok throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Liu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a double jab.
Demenok gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Liu.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Liu - just one landing.
Demenok throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu slips under a jab from Demenok.
A big right from Liu misses.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
A swing and a miss from Demenok.
Demenok slips a jab and a cross from Liu.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Liu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Demenok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Demenok on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a jab when Demenok was well out of range.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Demenok.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Rukter Demenok just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
A shot to the liver by Demenok. Beautiful body shot.
Demenok throws a low kick but Liu avoids it.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Liu.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Liu walks into a straight right hand from Demenok.
Liu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Demenok off the cage and back into range.
Good work by Liu as he checks the leg kick.
Liu is looking for a counter combo.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Demenok appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Liu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Demenok moves away from the strike by Liu.
Demenok throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Demenok's head back.
Demenok lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
A jab from Liu misses. #T1#
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu throws a hook but Demenok avoids it easily.
Liu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Liu avoids the body shot from Demenok.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Liu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Liu throws a nice looking combination but Demenok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Liu lands with a hook. Demenok tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Liu throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Demenok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Demenok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Liu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Demenok.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Demenok finds it's way through Liu's defenses.
Liu throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok slips a jab from Liu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Demenok's head but Demenok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liu jabs Demenok right on the nose. Demenok blinks but takes it well.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Demenok throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Liu backing away here, and Demenok unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Demenok checks a leg kick. #T3#
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Demenok.
Liu tries to bum rush Demenok with a series of wild strikes but Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Liu blocks a jab.
Demenok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Demenok lands with a good body shot.
Demenok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Liu.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Liu misses with a straight right. #T4#
Liu misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Liu is able to avoid easily.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Demenok throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Demenok defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demenok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Liu momentarily.
Liu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Demenok's jab looks to have found its range, popping Liu under the eye.
Demenok throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Demenok cracks a nice hook into Liu's ribs.
Liu cracks Demenok with a good jab.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Demenok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Demenok.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demenok.
Nice shot by Liu.
Liu digs a good hook to Demenok's body.
Demenok takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Demenok lands a jab-cross combination.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Liu lands.
Liu throws a hook but Demenok avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Liu misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Liu.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Nice body punch from Liu. #T1#
Liu misses with a looping right.
Liu moves out of range as Demenok strikes.
Demenok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Liu lands with a straight right. Demenok didn't see that one coming.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Demenok throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Liu throws the left hand but Demenok avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liu thows a body kick. Demenok tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Demenok throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Demenok.
Liu throws a big counter combination but Demenok scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big left from Liu misses.
Demenok misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Demenok avoids the body shot from Liu.
Jab from Liu.
Demenok works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Liu. Those never looked like landing.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Demenok lands.
Demenok with a jab.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Demenok throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Demenok throws a nice inside leg kick.
Liu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Demenok in his tracks.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Demenok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liu.
A leg kick checked by Liu.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Demenok.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Demenok is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Liu with a body shot.
Demenok moves into range and connects with a jab.
Demenok tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Demenok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Liu slips a straight right by Demenok.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu throws out a powerful jab.
Demenok looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Demenok connects with a body shot that sends Liu's belly button to the back.
A clash of legs there as Liu blocks the low kick.
Demenok slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Liu misses with an uppercut.
As Liu backs off Demenok throws a huge counter combo but Liu manages to avoid it all.
Liu misses with a looping right.
A big right from Demenok misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Demenok walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Liu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Demenok blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Demenok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu is looking to chop away at Demenok's legs.
Demenok gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Demenok avoids a punch combination nicely.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
Demenok is looking to chop away at Liu's legs.
Demenok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Demenok.
Liu misses with a hook. Demenok ducked under it nicely.
Balagot Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Demenok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

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 Balagot Liu.
I think Demenok 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Balagot Liu!
Balagot Liu retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Balagot Liu 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: C61: McNasty vs. Fujimoto
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga throws a low kick, looking for Liu's leg but Liu calmly moves out of range.
Liu 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.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Liu.
Matsunaga lands a really nice looking cross but Liu seems unphased.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matsunaga tries a low kick but Liu avoids it.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu lands with a straight right. Matsunaga didn't see that one coming.
Matsunaga misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu misses with a left hand
letting Matsunaga counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu misses with the combination. #T1#
Liu lands a jab to the nose.
Matsunaga is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Liu lands with a shot to the body.
Liu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Liu backing away here, and Matsunaga unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Liu needs to keep his hands up - Matsunaga had a free shot at his head there.
Matsunaga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matsunaga works the jab nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Matsunaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsunaga.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Matsunaga gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Liu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Liu.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
A big right from Matsunaga misses. #T2#
Liu throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matsunaga has time to react.
Liu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Liu.
Liu is looking to chop away at Matsunaga's legs.
Liu moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Liu.
Liu slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a combination
and Liu counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Matsunaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Matsunaga gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Matsunaga gets control of Liu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Matsunaga will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Matsunaga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Matsunaga working for submissions but it's allowed Liu to get to half guard.
Matsunaga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matsunaga.#SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Liu wants to get up but he can't break Matsunaga's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Matsunaga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Liu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for subs off his back but Liu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Matsunaga trying to hold on to Liu's head to control him but Liu postures up. #SUB2#
Matsunaga looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Liu pushes past his half guard into mount!
Liu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Matsunaga defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsunaga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Liu misses.
It seemed like Matsunaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Liu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Liu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Good leg kick by Matsunaga.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matsunaga connects with a nice looking jab.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Matsunaga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Liu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Matsunaga misses. #T1#
Matsunaga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matsunaga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsunaga connects with a jab.
Liu misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsunaga! But no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Matsunaga.
Liu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liu tries to bum rush Matsunaga with a series of wild strikes but Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsunaga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Liu with a body shot.
Matsunaga avoids a kick to the body.
Liu moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Liu.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Matsunaga takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matsunaga just manages to avoid it.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Liu connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
A jab from Matsunaga finds it's way through Liu's defenses. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a hook.
Liu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Liu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Liu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matsunagas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu lands with a hook. Matsunaga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
Matsunaga cracks Liu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsunaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Liu.
A leg kick checked by Liu.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Liu cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Liu.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A right-left combo lands from Liu.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu lands a head shot.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsunaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matsunaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liu circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Matsunaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Liu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matsunaga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Liu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matsunaga. Matsunaga circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liu scores with a jab.
Matsunaga lands with a shot to the body.
Liu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Liu thows a leg kick but Matsunaga checks it
and Matsunaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu throws a low kick but Matsunaga avoids it.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsunaga can pounce on him.
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 Balagot Liu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Matsunaga has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Liu.
Matsunaga blocks a head kick by Liu.
Liu misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Liu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.
Liu 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 telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Matsunaga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Liu misses with a hook
and Matsunaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liu throws a series of punches but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Liu misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Matsunaga unleashes a big counter combination but Liu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Matsunaga lands an overhand right.
Matsunaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Liu takes one to the side of the head.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Liu - just one landing.
Liu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liu avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Liu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Liu.
Matsunaga tried to score with a low kick but Liu checks it.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Liu finds it's way through Matsunaga's defenses.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Matsunaga moves into the clinch.#T2##BC#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
Matsunaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matsunaga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga jabs at Liu's body.
Matsunaga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Liu's head.
Matsunaga checks the leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsunaga! But no joy.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Matsunaga's head back.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Liu.
Liu lands a really nice looking cross but Matsunaga seems unphased.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.#T3#
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Liu.
Matsunaga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Liu with a body shot.
Liu defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga connects with a nice looking jab.
Liu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsunaga circles away quickly and effectively.
Liu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Liu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
Liu cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Liu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Liu misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Matsunaga misses
and Matsunaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu lands a head shot.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick. #T4#
Matsunaga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matsunaga scores with a head kick.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Liu lands a lovely overhand right.
Liu keeps the fight on the outside.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsunaga catches Liu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Liu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsunaga.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot.
Matsunaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Liu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Futoshi Matsunaga just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Liu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Liu looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Liu misses.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Matsunaga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu scoring well with a low kick there.
Liu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matsunaga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga throws a good cross that connects.
Liu misses with a jab to the body
letting Matsunaga counter with a right hand.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Liu moved 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!
Matsunaga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matsunaga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Liu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsunaga dodges the punch combination from Liu. #T1#
Liu checks a leg kick nicely.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Liu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga scores with a hook.
Liu slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Liu clobbers Matsunaga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsunaga's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsunaga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Liu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a head 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!
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Liu's head backwards.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Matsunaga wants to land a leg kick but Liu is out of range. #T2#
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Matsunaga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Liu 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.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Matsunaga's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matsunaga duly obliges.
Liu throws a leg kick which misses Matsunaga's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsunaga tries to avoid it.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Liu checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu lands a right hook to the body.
A lazy left from Matsunaga finds it's target.
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Matsunaga off the cage and back into range.
Liu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut there from Liu.
Jab, jab by Liu - just one landing.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab from Liu.
Matsunaga lands a jab.#T3#
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Liu scores with a nice strike.
Liu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Matsunaga takes a step back to recover.
An inside leg kick from Matsunaga misses.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga walks into a straight right hand from Liu.
Nice straight punches there by Liu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Liu.
Liu swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Liu scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
A left lands for Liu.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Liu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsunaga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Matsunaga lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Matsunaga gets a clinch.
Liu working hard to break the clinch.
Liu is trying to break the clinch but Matsunaga has him pressed against the cage.
Liu is trying to break the clinch but Matsunaga has him pressed against the cage.
Matsunaga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lius head.
Matsunaga is trying to pull guard but Liu has him pressed against the cage.
Matsunaga tries to pull guard but Liu holds him up against the cage and eventually Matsunaga drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Matsunaga decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for subs off his back but Liu has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsunaga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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#
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Liu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsunaga.
Liu throws a head kick but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Liu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga walks into a jab.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Liu cracks Matsunaga with an open hand slap.
Liu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matsunaga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1##CL2#
Matsunaga clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Liu breaks the clinch.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga lands with a right hand.
Matsunaga connects with a looping right hand.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Liu wants to slow Matsunaga down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsunaga wants to clinch.
Liu cracks Matsunaga with a good jab.
A jab lands there for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Matsunaga is looking to slow Liu down with leg kicks.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Matsunaga gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Liu.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Matsunaga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Matsunaga lands with a straight right. Liu didn't see that one coming.
Matsunaga throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Liu there.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A cross from Matsunaga lands.
Liu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Liu scores with a head kick. Matsunaga tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Liu throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Liu throws a chopping leg kick but Matsunaga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Liu misses.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsunaga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Liu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matsunaga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liu.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.#T4#
Liu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsunaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Liu drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Liu swinging wildly here.
Matsunaga tests Liu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Liu moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Liu with a series of wild strikes but Liu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsunaga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lius jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Liu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Balagot Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liu slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Liu is looking to counter punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Futoshi Matsunaga.
Well Matsunaga 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Balagot Liu!
Balagot Liu retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Balagot Liu, 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: C56: Johnson vs. McNasty
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsunaga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab lands there for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsunaga lands with a right hand.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but Liu moves out of range easily.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu motions for Matsunaga to come forward. Liu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Liu! But no joy.
Liu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liu misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Matsunaga misses
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Matsunaga instigates a clinch. #TD#
Matsunaga pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Matsunaga working for a triangle but Liu defends it easily.
Matsunaga wants to sweep here but Liu controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Matsunaga has his foot on Liu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liu works his way back into a safe position though.
Liu stopping the sweep attempt from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga has his hands on Liu's head, controlling the position.
Matsunaga working a defensive guard here.
Liu wants to stand but Matsunaga has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Matsunaga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Liu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Liu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Matsunaga is looking for a triangle here but Liu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Matsunaga tries to bench press Liu off him but Liu keeps the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Matsunaga's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Matsunaga is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Liu decides to stand up, so the ref orders Matsunaga to his feet.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Liu staying out of range there.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matsunaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Liu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Matsunaga forces Liu back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Liu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu lands with a cross.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga takes one on the button.
Matsunaga with a nice calf kick.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Liu avoids the head kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga with a nice calf kick.
Liu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lius jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsunaga jabs Liu to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Liu throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Matsunaga.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsunaga.
Liu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsunaga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liu finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsunaga's head.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Liu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga lands the left hand.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Liu scores with a head kick.
Liu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsunaga.
Matsunaga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Liu throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
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 Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Matsunaga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that misses
and Liu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Liu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsunaga's hands.
Liu's corner calls for a 1-2. Liu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Liu throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
A lazy left from Liu finds it's target.
Liu checks a low kick from Matsunaga.
Liu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Liu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liu lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsunaga.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu connects with a looping right hand.
Liu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Liu cracks Matsunaga with an open hand slap.
Matsunaga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liu throws a solid leg kick but Matsunaga takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Liu.#T1#
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu slips a jab and a cross from Matsunaga.
Liu 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.
Matsunaga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Liu connects with a solid leg kick.
Liu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matsunaga with a body shot.
Liu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Liu lands with a shot to the body.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu misses with a hook.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Liu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga tries to land a leg kick but Liu saw it coming and moves away.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Matsunaga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Balagot Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Matsunaga.
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Liu.
A big left from Liu misses.
An inside leg kick from Matsunaga misses.
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses.
Liu connects with a nice looking jab.
Liu connects with a crisp jab.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matsunaga connects with a single shot there.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that Liu ducks under and follows up with a left that Liu also avoids with ease.
Liu misses with a hook.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Liu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Liu throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liu connects with a body shot.
Matsunaga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Liu keeps the fight on the outside.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Liu scores with the left hand. Matsunaga knows he should have avoided that one.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Liu slips under a jab.
Liu takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Matsunaga - just one landing.
Liu throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Liu.
Liu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Matsunaga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liu throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Matsunaga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liu.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Liu backs away, Matsunaga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Matsunaga moves into range and clinches up with Liu.
Liu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matsunaga has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Liu avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Liu! But no joy.
Matsunaga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liu cracks Matsunaga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matsunaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Matsunaga blocks the low kick.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsunaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Liu's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu lands a jab to the head.
Liu slips under a jab.
Liu scores with the left hand. Matsunaga knows he should have avoided that one.
Matsunaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Liu takes one to the side of the head.
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 Futoshi Matsunaga 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.#R3#
Matsunaga moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the head.
Matsunaga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matsunaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga tests Liu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A clash of legs there as Liu blocks the low kick.
Matsunaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Liu in his tracks.
Matsunaga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Liu is able to avoid easily.
Matsunaga 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.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Liu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Liu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsunaga's hands.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Liu manages to avoid it.
Liu dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Liu.
A little jabbing left from Liu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Liu misses.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A right-left combo lands from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Matsunaga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Liu with a series of wild strikes but Liu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Matsunaga sees coming a mile off.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsunaga, as that shot connected.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu slips under a jab.
Liu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Matsunaga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.#T2#
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
Liu throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga connects with the punch.
Liu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matsunaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by Liu.
Liu scores with a hook to the body. Matsunaga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matsunaga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Liu throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Liu blocks a jab.
Liu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Liu punishes Matsunaga's body with a nice straight punch.
Matsunaga works over Liu's head and body with a nice combination.
Liu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Liu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsunaga takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsunaga misses its target.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liu. That's going to slow Matsunaga down.
Liu dips to his left and cracks Matsunaga with an uppercut!#CL#
Matsunaga moves into the clinch successfully.
Matsunaga tries to pull guard but Liu holds him up against the cage and eventually Matsunaga drops back down to his feet.
Liu tries to circle away but Matsunaga has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch.
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!
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Liu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick that knocks Liu off balance momentarily.
Liu lands with a nice body punch.
Liu misses with a few strikes there.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga needs to keep his hands up - Liu had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Matsunaga clinches up with Liu and pushes him back against the cage.
Matsunaga is trying to pull guard but Liu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liu.
Matsunaga jumps guard but Liu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Futoshi Matsunaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsunaga. That did some damage!
Matsunaga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matsunaga moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Liu misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Balagot Liu just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Matsunaga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Liu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Liu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Liu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Matsunaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Liu throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good work by Matsunaga as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Good shot there by Liu.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu checks a low kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matsunaga swinging wildly here.
Matsunaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Liu.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu throws a nice looking combination but Matsunaga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Matsunaga. Those never looked like landing.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Matsunaga needs to keep his hands up - Liu had a free shot at his head there.
Liu works Matsunaga's body with a nice hook.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
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!
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Liu.
Liu defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga avoids a kick to the body.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liu.
Matsunaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Liu looks to land a combination but Matsunaga avoids it well.
Liu scores with a hook.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Liu throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.
Liu misses with a double jab.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Liu under the eye.#T3#
Liu works the jab nicely.
Liu throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Liu blocks a jab.
Liu lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Matsunaga throws out a powerful jab.
Liu avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga works over Liu's head and body with a nice combination.
Liu throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsunaga.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws the kick towards the body but Liu avoids it.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Liu.
Liu swinging wildly here. #T4#
Liu slips a jab and a cross from Matsunaga.
Liu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Matsunaga misses the body punch
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Liu.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matsunaga doesn't seem phased though.
Matsunaga's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matsunaga duly obliges.
Liu misses the jab.
Matsunaga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matsunaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liu lands a nice hook to Matsunaga's body. Matsunaga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Matsunaga throws a big counter combination but Liu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga throws a combination that misses
and Matsunaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Liu cracks Matsunaga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu is looking to score with low kicks.
Liu misses with a right hand
enabling Matsunaga to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Liu moves out of range as Matsunaga throws a body kick.
Liu digs a good hook to Matsunaga's body.
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.
Liu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsunaga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Liu throws a right hand that Matsunaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsunaga also avoids with ease.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Liu with a series of wild strikes but Liu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liu lands a leg kick that knocks Matsunaga off balance momentarily.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Liu avoids them all with ease.
Matsunaga pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Liu back to the cage. Matsunaga follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Matsunaga scores with a nice head shot.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Liu's front leg but catches the back leg as Liu tries to avoid it.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Liu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsunaga. Matsunaga obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsunaga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Liu - just one landing.
Liu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsunaga at a distance.
Matsunaga scores with a hook to the body. Liu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Matsunaga motions for Liu to come forward. Matsunaga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Liu drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Liu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsunaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matsunaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liu looks to land a combination but Matsunaga avoids it well.
Liu tries to bum rush Matsunaga with a series of wild strikes but Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu misses with a straight right.
Liu staying out of range there.#T2#
A big left from Liu misses.
Liu throws a right and a left that Matsunaga avoids nicely.
Liu throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Liu cracks Matsunaga with an open hand slap.
Matsunaga lands with a cross.
Liu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga jabs Liu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Liu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsunaga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsunaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slapping leg kick lands for Liu.
A combination from Matsunaga does no damage.
Liu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Matsunaga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.#CL#
Matsunaga instigates a clinch.
Matsunaga is trying to pull guard but Liu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Matsunaga. Those never looked like landing.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Liu is looking to chop away at Matsunaga's legs.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matsunaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Liu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
A cross from Liu lands.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Liu digs a good hook to Matsunaga's body.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Liu.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
A jab from Liu misses.
Matsunaga throws a big counter combination but Liu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Liu with a hook.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Matsunaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga dips to his left and cracks Liu with an uppercut!
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga scores with a hook.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.

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 Futoshi Matsunaga.
I think Matsunaga 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Balagot Liu!
Balagot Liu is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Balagot Liu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C52: Johnson vs. Gee II
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Tzien cracks Liu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tzien ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tzien.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Tzien is just out of range.
Tzien lands a jab to Liu's midsection.
Liu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tzien in his tracks.
Tzien throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Liu on the side of the head.
Liu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tzien stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Liu looks to land a combination but Tzien avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tzien doesn't seem phased though.
Nice shot by Tzien.
A punch combination from Liu misses. #TD2#
Tzien closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Liu's guard.
Tzien trying to control but Liu is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tzien postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Liu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tzien, into his guard. #REVR##T1#
Tzien wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Liu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tzien scores with a jab. Liu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tzien.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hratch Tzien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tzien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Tzien.
Tzien throws a body shot but no joy.
Tzien thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Tzien does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tzien fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Liu on the side of the head.
Tzien has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tzien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu swings for the body but Tzien moves out of range.
Tzien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.#T2#
Tzien walks into a left hand.
Tzien takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Tzien.#TD2#
Tzien throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Liu was covering up waiting for the punch and Tzien finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tzien tries to free his leg and advance position but Liu is retaining full guard.
Liu keeping moving, preventing Tzien from controlling successfully.
Tzien sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tzien wants to pass the guard but Liu is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Tzien drops back looking for a leg! Liu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liu manages to kick Tzien off! Tzien jumps back into Liu's guard. #T3#
Tzien won't allow Liu to get back to his feet.
Tzien stays in close to Liu's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tzien trying to control but Liu is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tzien misses with a looping right.
Tzien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tzien misses with a left hand
enabling Liu to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu slips a straight right by Tzien.
Liu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tzien shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liu defends it nicely.#T4#
Liu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tzien swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Tzien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tzien.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Tzien manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Nice defenses there by Tzien.
Liu is looking to wear down Tzien with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice uppercut lands for Liu. That snapped Tzien's head back.
Liu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tzien. That did some damage!
Tzien scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tzien with a nice cross.
Liu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Balagot Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tzien takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Liu throws a push kick but Tzien slaps the foot to one side.
Tzien throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Tzien loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Tzien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Liu throws a hook but Tzien avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Balagot Liu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Liu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tzien throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tzien.
A lazy left from Liu finds it's target.
Tzien throws a big shot that misses.
Liu slips a straight right by Tzien.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Tzien.
Liu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tzien stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liu.
Tzien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Tzien moves away from the strike by Liu.
Liu misses with a hook.
Tzien looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tzien looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Liu. No joy for Tzien on that attempt.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Tzien works the jab nicely.
Tzien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tzien.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Tzien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Tzien moved out of range.
Liu lands a lovely overhand right.
Tzien thuds a left hand into Liu's body.#T1#
Liu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Liu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tzien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tzien steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Liu.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Tzien moved out of range.
Liu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Liu clobbers Tzien with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tzien.
Tzien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Tzien loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
A big left from Liu misses.
Donk. Tzien catches Liu right on the button with a cross.
Liu throws a jab when Tzien was well out of range.
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liu moves out of range as Tzien strikes.
Tzien might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Liu throws a nice looking combination but Tzien bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liu scores with the left hand. Tzien knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tzien dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liu. That did some damage!
Liu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tzien throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
Tzien 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. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Tzien.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tzien manages to avoid it.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Tzien connects with a body shot.
Tzien lands a jab to the nose.
Tzien throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Liu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Tzien attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Balagot Liu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tzien misses with an uppercut.
Tzien throws a front kick aimed at Liu's knee but Liu avoids it well.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Liu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Liu lands a nice shot to the body.
Tzien shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tzien.
Liu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Liu misses with a hook. Tzien ducked under it nicely.
Tzien throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tzien.
Tzien scores with a decent looking hook.
Tzien throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tzien throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Tzien missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tzien.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Tzien misses with an uppercut.
Tzien throws a big shot that misses.
Tzien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice combination there by Liu.
Tzien uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Tzien throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tzien misses with a looping left.
Tzien has a takedown stuffed.
Balagot Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hratch Tzien.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Tzien.
Tzien doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Tzien is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Tzien misses with a hook.
Liu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tzien throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tzien.
Tzien misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Tzien throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tzien moves away.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Liu throws the left hand but Tzien avoids the punch easily.
Liu moves away from the strike by Tzien.
Tzien fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tzien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu moves out of range as Tzien strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tzien is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Liu tries a low kick but Tzien avoids it.
Tzien throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Liu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tzien's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tzien scrambles back to his feet.
Liu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tzien circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that second round.
That's time! Liu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Tzien lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liu's sensitive parts.
Liu takes a swing at Tzien's ribcage but misses.
Liu slips a jab from Tzien.
A quick step to the side and Liu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tzien.
Tzien staying out of range there.
A big left from Liu misses.
Tzien moves away from the strike by Liu.
Tzien lands a really nice looking cross but Liu seems unphased.
Tzien tried to score with a low kick but Liu checks it.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Tzien has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Tzien misses.
Liu scores with a three punch combo!
Liu looks to throw the jab but Tzien is out of range.
Tzien misses with a low kick.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Tzien throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tzien throws out the jab.
Tzien jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tzien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tzien drops his hands momentarily and Liu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tzien takes one on the button.
Liu throws a series of punches but Tzien moves out of range.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tzien.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Tzien's head back.
Tzien ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tzien.
Tzien ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Tzien loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Tzien throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Tzien misses the jab.
Tzien scores with a decent looking hook.
Tzien misses with an uppercut.
Tzien changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tzien slips a jab and a cross from Liu.
Liu cracks a nice hook into Tzien's ribs.
Liu checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Tzien scores with a nice right hand.
Liu misses with the combination.
Hratch Tzien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A leg kick checked by Tzien.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Tzien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Tzien slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Liu misses with a hook. Tzien ducked under it nicely.
Tzien throws a big shot that misses.
Tzien misses with a body shot.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Tzien manages to avoid it.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tzien.
Tzien slips a straight right by Liu.
Tzien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tzien.
Tzien doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tzien cracks Liu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tzien moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
A jab from Tzien misses.
Liu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tzien connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Liu scrambles back to his feet.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Tzien drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Liu lands with a straight right. Tzien didn't see that one coming.
Liu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tzien. That did some damage!#T3#
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Liu lunges at Tzien with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tzien's hand.
A big right from Tzien misses.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu slips under a jab from Tzien.
Tzien paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tzien moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Liu slips under a jab.
Tzien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tzien.
Tzien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu scores with a jab to the body.
Tzien throws a big shot that misses.
Tzien walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tzien.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Liu throws a series of punches but Tzien moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tzien takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Tzien.
Tzien has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.#T4#
Tzien throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tzien. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tzien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Liu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tzien. That did some damage!
Tzien misses with a hook.
Liu lands a body shot.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu misses with a hook. Tzien ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Tzien does it's job there.
Tzien tries to move into range but Liu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Liu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Liu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tzien missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu thuds a left hand into Tzien's body.
Tzien just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tzien attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Tzien manages to avoid it.
Liu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tzien misses with a straight left.
Liu lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balagot Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liu, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C47: Ahma vs. Spud
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Ho Soon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho Soon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liu. That did some damage!
Ho Soon tries to score with a low kick but Liu moves his leg out of the way.
Ho Soon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
An inside leg kick lands from Liu.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liu 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.
A right-left combo lands from Liu.
Liu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ho Soon takes one on the button.
Ho Soon misses with a series of wild punches.
Ho Soon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lius jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ho Soon 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Liu finds it's target.
Ho Soon connects with a looping right hand.
Ho Soon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Ho Soon moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ho Soon blocks a jab.
Ho Soon misses with a straight right.
Ho Soon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liu checks it well.
Liu swings for the body but Ho Soon moves out of range.
Liu misses with a hook.#T1#
Liu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ho Soon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ho Soon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ho Soon under the eye.
Crunch! Liu slams his shin into Ho Soon's torso.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liu, as that shot connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Liu.
Ho Soon walks into a left hand.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu slips under a jab from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon is looking to slow Liu down with leg kicks.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho Soon ducks down and throws a hook 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!
Ho Soon takes one on the button.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho Soon.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho Soon.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ho Soon throws a chopping leg kick but Liu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Liu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ho Soon can pounce on him.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho Soon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ho Soon scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Liu scoring well with a low kick there.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Ho Soon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ho Soon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ho Soon scores with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Liu blocks the low kick.
Ho Soon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ho Soon misses with a low kick as Liu jumps back.
Ho Soon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liu is out of range and Ho Soon settles back down.
Ho Soon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liu.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Ho Soon connects with a jab.
Liu moves away from the strike by Ho Soon.
A clash of legs there as Liu blocks the low kick.
A low kick lands for Liu.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho Soon moves away.
Liu slips a jab from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon with a nice calf kick.
Ho Soon tries to work over Liu's front leg with a kick but Liu checks it.
Ho Soon misses with the combination. #T3#
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Ho Soon slips the punch.
Good shot there by Liu.
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu tries to score with a low kick but Ho Soon moves his leg out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Liu.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Ho Soon ducks down to avoid it.
Liu checks the leg kick.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Ho Soon slips the punch.
Liu throws a hook but Ho Soon avoids it easily.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Ho Soon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ho Soon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ho Soon tries a quick counter leg kick but Liu is wise to it.
Liu lands a jab to the nose.
Liu swings for the body but Ho Soon moves out of range.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
Ho Soon throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Ho Soon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Liu.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Ho Soon blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Ho Soon throws a leg kick but Liu checks it.
Ho Soon slips a straight right by Liu.
Liu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho Soon misses the shot to the body.
Ho Soon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu lands a lovely overhand right.
Liu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho Soon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho Soon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ho Soon slips under a jab from Liu.
Liu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Liu punishes Ho Soon's body with a nice straight punch.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Ho Soon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Ho Soon ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho Soon cracks Liu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Ho Soon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from Ho Soon tenderised Liu's leg. Liu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ho Soon throws a shot to the body.
Ho Soon throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu 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#
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Soon drops his hands momentarily and Liu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot by Ho Soon.
Liu throws a head kick that half lands.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Ho Soon is out of range.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ho Soon misses with a low kick.
Ho Soon slips a straight right by Liu.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liu. That's going to slow Ho Soon down.
Ho Soon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liu finds it's way round the side to connect with Ho Soon's head.
Liu lands a head shot.
Ho Soon throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu throws the left hand but Ho Soon avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu blocks a leg kick.
Liu defending well as Ho Soon loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ho Soon might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Liu has got the better of the exchanges.
Ho Soon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Liu checks a leg kick.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ho Soon with a nice cross.#T1#
Ho Soon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick but Liu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ho Soon is looking to score with low kicks.
Ho Soon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick that misses.
Liu avoids the body shot from Ho Soon.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick but Liu checks it.
Liu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ho Soon scores with a body shot.
Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ho Soon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Liu.
Ho Soon tries to work over Liu's front leg with a kick but Liu checks it.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Ho Soon is out of range.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho Soon.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Liu misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Ho Soon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu works Ho Soon's body with a nice hook.
Good work by Ho Soon as he checks the leg kick.
Ho Soon swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Ho Soon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu walks into a left 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!
Liu blocks a jab.#T2#
Liu scores with a nice right hand.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ho Soon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ho Soon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Liu if he has to take too many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Ho Soon.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liu slips under a jab.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick which misses Liu's front leg but catches the back leg as Liu tries to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ho Soon 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.
Liu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Liu cracks Ho Soon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balagot Liu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A cross from Ho Soon lands.
Ho Soon walks into a straight right hand from Liu.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho Soon.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon motions for Liu to come forward. Ho Soon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ho Soon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu defending well as Ho Soon loads up on a big left hand.
Ho Soon misses with a wild body shot.
Liu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ho Soon jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Liu.
Ho Soon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon connects with a jab.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Ho Soon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ho Soon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho Soon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Ho Soon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ho Soon misses with a hook.
Liu lands a head shot.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Ho Soon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ho Soon avoids the body shot from Liu.
Good standup being displayed there by Liu as he connects with a hook.
Ho Soon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Ho Soon throws a solid leg kick but Liu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ho Soon.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho Soon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liu.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Soon motions for Liu to come forward. Ho Soon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ho Soon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ho Soon. That's going to slow Liu down.
Liu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ho Soon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Liu moves away from the strike by Ho Soon.
Liu lands a high kick!
Liu 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.
Ho Soon takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu misses with a head kick.
Ho Soon scores with a leg kick.
Ho Soon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ho Soon throws a low kick, looking for Liu's leg but Liu calmly moves out of range.
Ho Soon throws a shot to the body.
Liu throws a body punch but Ho Soon moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
Ho Soon blocks a jab.
Ho Soon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Liu connects with a solid leg kick.
Liu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ho Soon is able to avoid easily.
Liu moves out of range of the leg kick from Ho Soon.
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 Balagot Liu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Liu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ho Soon ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu backing away here, and Ho Soon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ho Soon wants to land a leg kick but Liu is out of range.
Ho Soon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ho Soon looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liu, as that shot connected.
Ho Soon throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
Ho Soon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Liu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ho Soon can pounce on him.
Ho Soon blocks a jab.
A big left from Ho Soon misses.
Liu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ho Soon can pounce on him.
Ho Soon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu throws a jab when Ho Soon was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Soon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ho Soon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Ho Soon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ho Soon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ho Soon misses with a left hand
and Liu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ho Soon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.#T1#
Liu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho Soon feints and then cracks Liu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liu down.
Ho Soon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ho Soon throws a sloppy body shot
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ho Soon throws out a leg kick but Liu moves out of range and Ho Soon only half commits.
Liu scores with a leg kick.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Liu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ho Soon tries to land a leg kick but Liu saw it coming and moves away.
Liu throws a jab when Ho Soon was well out of range.
Ho Soon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Liu is out of range.
Liu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Liu moves out of range as Ho Soon strikes.
Liu throws a jab when Ho Soon was well out of range.
A nice leg kick from Liu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho Soon. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho Soon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chu Ho Soon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ho Soon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ho Soon lands a slapping body shot.
Liu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ho Soon.
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ho Soon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Liu lands with a right hand.
Ho Soon misses with an uppercut.
Ho Soon misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Ho Soon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Liu with a body shot.
Liu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ho Soon slips a straight right by Liu.
Decent striking displayed by Liu there.
Ho Soon connects with a crisp jab.
Ho Soon 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.
Ho Soon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu slips under a jab.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ho Soon! But no joy.
Liu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ho Soon ducks under a wild hook from Liu.#T3#
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho Soon throws a body shot but no joy.
Ho Soon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ho Soon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Ho Soon manages to avoid it.
Liu scores with a jab to the body.
Liu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ho Soon throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu walks into a stiff left hand from Ho Soon.
Liu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Liu.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
Liu throws a good cross that connects.
Ho Soon throws a body shot but no joy.
Ho Soon misses with a low kick.
A big right from Liu misses.
Ho Soon tries a low kick but Liu avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu lands with a hook. Ho Soon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ho Soon walks into a jab.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Ho Soon throws a leg kick that misses.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ho Soon throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ho Soon misses the shot to the body.
Ho Soon walks into a straight right hand from Liu.
A good leg kick by Liu.
Liu works over Ho Soon's head and body with a nice combination.
Liu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Liu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice jab there from Liu.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Ho Soon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu scores with a three punch combo!
Liu scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho Soon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
A left and a right from Liu both land. Nice combination.
Ho Soon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu throws a hook but Ho Soon blocks it.
Ho Soon misses with a hook to the body
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balagot Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Liu 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 Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C41: Johnson vs. Fujimoto
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Tzien.
Tzien slips a jab and a cross from Liu.
Tzien connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Liu's hands.
Liu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tzien tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Tzien moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tzien.
Liu tries to break the clinch but Tzien is controlling the position.
Liu has had enough of the clinch but Tzien keeps him there for the moment.
Tzien lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tzien's coach down at Hotrod Express MMA Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tzien's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liu scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Tzien lunges at Liu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Liu's hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Liu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Tzien.
Liu works Tzien's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tzien missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu is looking to score with low kicks.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tzien.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tzien wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
Tzien looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Tzien wants to clinch.#T1#
Liu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tzien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
It seemed like Tzien was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Tzien does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tzien fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Liu.
Tzien takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Balagot Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tzien doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Liu takes one on the button.
Tzien misses with an uppercut
and Liu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Liu throws a jab when Tzien was well out of range.#CL2#
Tzien clinches. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tzien lands a jab to the head.
Tzien has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for Tzien.
Tzien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tzien misses the jab.
Tzien connects with a jab.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tzien moves away.
Liu is looking to wear down Tzien with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big left from Tzien misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tzien.
Hratch Tzien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tzien clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Tzien goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tzien has Liu pressed against the cage, preventing Liu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tzien throws a punch but it's blocked by Liu.
Tzien lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tzien lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tzien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Liu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Liu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Liu is looking to break free of the clinch but Tzien has double underhooks.
Liu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tzien scores with a hook.
Tzien just misses with a punch to the body.
Tzien staying out of range there.
Tzien slips a jab from Liu.
Liu jabs Tzien right on the nose. Tzien blinks but takes it well.
Tzien throws a leg kick but Liu checks it.
Liu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tzien walks forward, straight into a front kick from Liu.
Tzien misses with a looping right.
Liu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tzien avoids it.
A good leg kick by Tzien.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Tzien's shoulder, as Tzien tries to avoid the shot.
Tzien takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3##CL2#
Tzien has managed to clinch.
Tzien keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Liu's efforts to push away.
Liu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Liu wants to get back to striking at distance but Tzien won't allow it.
Tzien misses with the head strike.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Tzien.
Tzien can't find room to land a body shot as Liu controls the action.
A short right from Tzien.
Tzien tries to throw a body punch but Liu avoids it by throwing Tzien back against the cage. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tzien checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liu misses with a leg kick.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Tzien.
Tzien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Tzien works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Liu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tzien.
Liu cracks Tzien with an open hand slap.
Tzien connects with an inside leg kick.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Tzien moves away and avoids it.
Liu scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Liu throws a front kick aimed at Tzien's knee but Tzien avoids it well.
Liu backing away here, and Tzien unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Tzien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu staying out of range there.
Tzien moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Tzien is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Liu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A low kick from Tzien misses
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liu misses the jab.
Tzien tries to land a leg kick but Liu saw it coming and moves away.
Tzien lands a nice shot that snaps Liu's head back.
Tzien throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Tzien manages to avoid it.
Liu lands a jab to Tzien's midsection.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tzien.
Liu is looking to chop away at Tzien's legs. #CL2#
Tzien forces Liu back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Liu breaks the clinch.
Tzien bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tzien takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tzien blocks a head kick by Liu.
Tzien throws a counter combo.
Liu throws a hook but Tzien blocks it.#TD2#
Tzien shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tzien was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tzien controls the position from side control.
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 Balagot Liu 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 telegraphed right hand from Tzien misses the target.
Tzien scoring well with a low kick there.
Tzien slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tzien missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu throws a series of punches but Tzien moves out of range.
Tzien connects with a jab.
Tzien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tzien throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tzien scores with a leg kick.
Tzien throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Tzien moves away and avoids it.
Liu throws a leg kick which misses Tzien's front leg but catches the back leg as Tzien tries to avoid it.
Tzien takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Liu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tzien misses with a low kick.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tzien misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Tzien throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu ducks right into an uppercut from Tzien.
Tzien comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Liu misses. #CL2#
Tzien drives through and clinches with Liu against the cage.
Liu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tzien. #T1#
Liu tries to circle away but Tzien has him pinned against the cage.
Tzien scores with a shot to the side of Liu's head.
Tzien misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liu.
Tzien blocks an uppercut.
Liu can't break the clinch.
Liu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tzien fails to land.
Liu can't break the clinch.
Tzien misses with some punches.
Tzien is working for takedown but Liu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tzien working aggressively here.
Liu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liu throws a right hand that Tzien ducks under and follows up with a left that Tzien also avoids with ease.
Tzien misses with a hook.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Tzien.
Liu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tzien lands a head shot.
Tzien works Liu's body with a nice hook.
Tzien shoots in but Liu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Balagot Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hratch Tzien.#T2#
Tzien fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tzien changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liu tries to avoid it but Tzien manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liu to the ground. Liu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tzien throws a big shot that misses.
Liu throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tzien is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Liu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tzien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liu but Liu pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Tzien rushes Liu and presses him up against the cage.
Balagot Liu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tzien misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tzien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tzien goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tzien.
Tzien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liu's elbow.
Tzien throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Tzien fails to land. #BC#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
Tzien wants to slow Liu down by chopping away at his legs.
Liu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Tzien rushes Liu and presses him up against the cage.
Tzien has a couple of punches blocked by Liu.
Liu prevents a body shot from Tzien.
Tzien pushes Liu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Liu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tzien misses with some punches.
Tzien goes for a takedown attempt but Liu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Liu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tzien on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Liu misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
A low kick lands for Tzien.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Tzien moves away and avoids it.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tzien thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu throws a right and a left that Tzien avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu tries to move into range but Tzien moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tzien misses with a wild body shot.
Liu catches Tzien with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Liu 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.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Tzien.
Tzien connects with a leg kick.
Liu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Liu blocks the leg kick.
Tzien tries to land a leg kick but Liu saw it coming and moves away.
Tzien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tzien blocks a jab.
Liu throws a nice looking combination but Tzien bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liu swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hratch Tzien will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Liu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tzien tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Liu is able to avoid easily.
Tzien avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Liu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tzien finds it's way round the side to connect with Liu's head. #CL2#
Tzien closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Liu.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu.
Tzien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liu lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Tzien throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tzien on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tzien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu 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.
Tzien takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Tzien tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tzien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Liu throws a body punch but Tzien moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Nice uppercut lands for Liu. That snapped Tzien's head back.
Tzien tries to land a leg kick but Liu saw it coming and moves away.
Tzien staying out of range there.
Liu cracks Tzien with an open hand slap.
Tzien takes one to the chin there.
Tzien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tzien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
Tzien works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tzien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tzien misses with a hook.
Tzien works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Liu there.
A slow jab from Tzien misses its intended target.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Tzien cracks Liu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Tzien thows a leg kick but Liu checks it
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Tzien does it's job there.
Tzien lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Tzien lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Tzien saw that one coming.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tzien ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Tzien misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu dodges the punch combination from Tzien.
Liu cracks Tzien with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good work by Liu as he checks the leg kick.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Tzien manages to avoid it.
Tzien throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Tzien.
Tzien misses with a hook.
Tzien tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Tzien looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tzien.
Liu slips a jab from Tzien.
Tzien thumps Liu with a low kick.
Liu tried to score with a low kick but Tzien checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
A slow jab from Tzien misses its intended target.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tzien moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Tzien takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Liu throws a good cross that connects.
Liu throws a right and a left that Tzien avoids nicely.
Tzien shoots in for a double leg but Liu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tzien bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Tzien on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tzien misses with a straight right.
Liu blocks a jab.
A combination from Liu does no damage. #T4#
Tzien scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tzien connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tzien moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Liu slips a jab from Tzien.
Nice defenses there by Tzien.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tzien, as that shot connected.
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu misses with a hook.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Tzien scores with a jab. Liu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tzien throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Tzien misses.
Tzien thumps Liu with a low kick.
Tzien loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Liu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tzien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu slips a straight right by Tzien.
A big right from Liu misses.
Tzien will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

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 Balagot Liu.
I think Liu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: C36: Maestre vs. Shamrock
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
A lazy left from Liu finds it's target.
Liu throws a hook but Jacquard avoids it easily.
Jacquard tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu 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.
Jacquard misses with a two punch combination.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Jacquard saw that one coming.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacquard is just out of range.
Liu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jacquard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liu throws the left hand but Jacquard avoids the punch easily.
Liu cracks Jacquard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Liu walks into a left hand.
We've been informed that Jacquard 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.
Jacquard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Jacquard doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacquard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Jacquard ducks down to avoid it.
Nice cross by Liu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacquard swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Liu slips under a jab.
A big right from Liu misses.
Jacquard misses with a looping right.#T1#
Jacquard slips a straight right by Liu.
Jacquard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacquard tries to clinch there but Liu circles away.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jacquard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jacquard moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Jacquard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacquard tries to bum rush Liu with a series of wild strikes but Liu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liu cracks Jacquard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jacquard misses with a low kick.
Jacquard slips a straight right by Liu.
Jacquard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jacquard staying out of range there.
Jacquard slips under a jab.
Liu throws the left hand but Jacquard avoids the punch easily.
Liu backing away here, and Jacquard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jacquard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liu. That did some damage!
Liu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jacquard closes the distance but Liu moves to the side
and Liu counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacquard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Remy Jacquard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacquard slips a straight right by Liu.
Liu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jacquard. #T2#
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacquard was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Liu blocks a jab.#CL2#
Jacquard takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Jacquard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacquard manages to avoid it.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacquard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJacquard.
Liu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Liu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Liu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Liu misses.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacquard.
Liu swinging wildly here.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Jacquard ducks down to avoid it.
Jacquard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jacquard connects with a crisp jab.
Jab by Liu.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liu swings for the body but Jacquard moves out of range.
Jacquard swinging wildly here. #T3#
Liu misses with a looping left.
Jacquard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jacquard misses with a hook.
Jacquard shoots for a double leg takedown but Liu sprawls well. He's pushed Jacquard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jacquard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Liu avoids the body shot from Jacquard.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacquard. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacquard connects with a body shot.
Jacquard throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jacquard connects with a body shot that sends Liu's belly button to the back.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacquard.
Liu cracks Jacquard with an open hand slap.
Jacquard throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Liu misses.
Jacquard tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu tries a low kick but Jacquard avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Jacquard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Jacquard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacquard misses with a takedown attempt - Liu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Liu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Liu misses with the combination.
Jacquard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liu circles away quickly and effectively.
Liu connects with a right hand. Jacquard shakes it off.
Jacquard tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Jacquard swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacquard looks to land a body kick but Liu moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jacquard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Jacquard.
Liu misses with a hook. Jacquard ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Liu is looking to score with low kicks.
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Jacquard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jacquard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that round.
That's time! Liu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Liu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jacquard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Jacquard slips a jab from Liu.
Liu lands a nice shot to the body.
Jacquard throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jacquard on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Jacquard.
Liu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jacquard.
Jacquard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Jacquard ducks down to avoid it.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Jacquard's head but Jacquard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jacquard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liu is fending him off so far but Jacquard persists. Nope, Liu circles away and we're back to standing.
Liu throws a series of strikes that have Jacquard backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Liu throws a series of strikes that have Jacquard backpedaling.
Liu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jacquard just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jacquard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Jacquard lands a nice uppercut.
Liu is trying to break the clinch but Jacquard is controlling him.
Jacquard blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Jacquard tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacquard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
A combination from Jacquard does no damage.
Jacquard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jacquard staying out of range there.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacquard.
Jacquard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Liu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jacquard on the side of the head.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
Jacquard has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circling - Jacquard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Jacquard moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacquard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liu keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Jacquard walks into a left hand.
Jacquard walks into a left hand.
Liu throws a series of punches but Jacquard avoids them all with ease.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Jacquard cracks Liu with a good jab.
Jacquard connects with a looping right hand.
Liu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Liu swings for the body but Jacquard moves out of range.
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Jacquard off the cage and back into range.
Jacquard throws a sloppy body shot
and Jacquard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jacquard wants to clinch.
Balagot Liu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jacquard defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Jacquard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacquard.
Liu connects with a looping right hand.
Jacquard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liu looks to land a combination. Jacquard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Jacquard misses with a hook.
Balagot Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacquard punishes Liu's body with a nice straight punch.
Liu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jacquard's hands.
Liu cracks a nice hook into Jacquard's ribs.
Liu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Jacquard.
Nice defenses there by Jacquard.
Liu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacquard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Liu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Liu avoids the head kick by Jacquard.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu throws a head kick but Jacquard moves out of range.
Jacquard replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Liu blocks it well.
Jacquard shoots in and drives through. Liu sprawls well.
Balagot Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remy Jacquard.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacquard.
Liu defending well as Jacquard loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacquard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacquard throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
Liu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Jacquard lands a jab.
Liu with a nice calf kick.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Jacquard ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Jacquard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Liu slips a jab from Jacquard.
Jacquard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jacquard slips a straight right by Liu.
Jacquard throws out a leg kick but Liu moves out of range and Jacquard only half commits.
Jacquard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Jacquard thinks about the counter body kick.
Jab, jab by Liu - just one landing.
Jacquard looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacquard cracks a nice hook into Liu's ribs.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacquard can do to turn this around?
Liu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jacquard.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Jacquard loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Jacquard ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Liu lands the left hand.
Jacquard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Liu in his tracks.
Jacquard blocks a jab.
Jacquard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Liu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jacquard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jacquard tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacquard fails to land with a series of punches.
Jacquard throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jacquard.#CL2#
Jacquard has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Jacquard breaks from the clinch.
Jacquard tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jacquard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jacquard throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Liu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jacquard's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacquard throws a hook but Liu blocks it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Jacquard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Liu catches Jacquard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Liu slips under a jab from Jacquard.
Jacquard just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLiu.
Liu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Jacquard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liu, pushing him back against the cage.
Jacquard misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Jacquard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacquard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Liu dodges the punch combination from Jacquard.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Jacquard's head back.
Jacquard fails to land with a series of punches.
Jacquard connects with a high kick.
Jacquard throws a head kick that Liu semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu lands with a good body shot.
Liu cracks a nice hook into Jacquard's ribs.
Liu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jacquard lands a leg kick that knocks Liu off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Jacquard closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Jacquard misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Jacquard manages to break the clinch.
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jacquard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacquard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Jacquard.
Liu avoids the head kick by Jacquard. #CL2#
Jacquard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jacquard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jacquard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jacquard swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liu 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.
Liu is looking to slow Jacquard down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Jacquard instigates a clinch. #T3#
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jacquard misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Jacquard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacquard throws a push kick but Liu slaps the foot to one side.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jacquard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Liu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice cross by Liu.
Liu throws a nice looking combination but Jacquard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacquard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jacquard throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Liu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jacquard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sloppy strikes from Jacquard. Those never looked like landing.
Jacquard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu tries to score with a low kick but Jacquard moves his leg out of the way.
Jacquard misses with a body shot.
Jacquard lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu throws a right and a left that Jacquard avoids nicely.
Jacquard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Liu throws out a loose jab but Jacquard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacquard walks into a jab.
Jacquard slips under a jab.
Liu blocks a head kick by Jacquard.
Jacquard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jacquard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu backing away here, and Jacquard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Jacquard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liu, pushing him back against the cage.
Liu blocks an elbow strike from Jacquard.
Remy Jacquard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liu blocking some punches.
Jacquard throws a punch but it's blocked by Liu.
Jacquard lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu blocks an elbow strike from Jacquard.
Jacquard lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Jacquard manages to break the clinch.
Jacquard missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Remy Jacquard.
I think Liu 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: C30: Gonza vs. Steve
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Liu scores with the left hand. Noriega knows he should have avoided that one.
Liu lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Noriega follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu 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.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Noriega moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Noriega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Noriega. Liu shrugs it off though.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu cracks Noriega with a right hand to the side of the head.
Noriega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Noriega scoring well with a low kick there.
Noriega takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Noriega avoids a kick to the body.
Liu jabs Noriega right on the nose. Noriega blinks but takes it well.
Liu connects with a jab.
Liu swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
Noriega misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Noriega looks for the body kick but Liu saw that one coming. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Noriega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noriega.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
Noriega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
Noriega misses with a hook.
Noriega misses with a straight left.
Noriega lands a really nice looking cross but Liu seems unphased.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Liu swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Noriega counters with a body kick.
Liu misses with a hook.
Liu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Noriega throws a push kick but Liu slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Noriega.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Noriega misses the jab.
Liu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Noriega throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Noriega takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Noriega misses with a wild combination.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Noriega throws a low kick but Liu moves out of range easily.
Noriega scores with a sloppy right hand. Liu should have avoided that one.
Liu with a jab.
Noriega swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Liu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noriega's head.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target. #T3#
Noriega misses with a body kick.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Noriega misses.
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Liu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noriega.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Liu sees coming a mile off.
Liu slips a jab and a cross from Noriega.
Liu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Noriega can pounce on him.
Liu slips under a jab from Noriega.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Liu lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Liu lands with a shot to the body.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega blocks a head kick by Liu.
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
Liu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Noriega throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Noriega throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Noriega defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Noriega throws a solid leg kick but Liu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noriega.
Noriega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Liu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liu misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Liu sees coming a mile off.
Noriega misses with a right hand
and Liu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Balagot Liu 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#
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noriega was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Liu misses with a hook.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Noriega misses with a leg kick.
Noriega slips a straight right by Liu.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Liu connects with a nice looking jab.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Liu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
Liu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.
Liu looks to land a body kick but Noriega moved away.#T1#
Liu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Noriega backs up against the cage.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
Liu checks a leg kick.
Jab from Noriega.
Liu misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Liu.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Liu connects with a jab.
Noriega lands a jab to the nose.
Noriega on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Liu throws a front kick aimed at Noriega's knee but Noriega avoids it well.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Liu misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega scores with a nice head shot.
Liu lands a nice shot to the body.
Liu throws a leg kick but Noriega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Liu throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Noriega flicks out a counter leg kick but Liu steps away.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.#T2#
Noriega tries to work over Liu's front leg with a kick but Liu checks it.
Liu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Liu lands a two punch combo.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Noriega lands a leg kick that knocks Liu off balance momentarily.
Noriega is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Liu.
Balagot Liu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Liu misses with a few strikes there.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Noriega might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Liu has got the better of the exchanges.
Liu checks a leg kick nicely.
Liu throws a right hand that misses
and Noriega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Liu throws out a powerful jab.
Liu connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liu.#T3#
Noriega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Liu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Noriega's sensitive parts.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Liu scores with a shot to the body.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Liu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Noriega. Noriega circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
Liu slips under a jab from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Liu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu tried to score with a low kick but Noriega checks it.
Noriega keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Noriega takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.#T4#
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Liu scores with a three punch combo!
Noriega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu misses the jab.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Liu's front leg but catches the back leg as Liu tries to avoid it.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Liu avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Liu swings widly with a right hand
and Noriega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Liu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Noriega.
As Noriega looks to move away, Liu throws a big counter combo but Noriega just gets out of the way.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Noriega on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Liu. Liu obviously looking to wear him down.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega looks for the body kick but Liu saw that one coming.
Noriega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Liu on the side of the head.
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Liu misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Liu.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noriega can do to turn this around?
Noriega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Liu swinging wildly here.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Liu.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Noriega ducks right into an uppercut from Liu.
Liu with a jab.
Liu throws a low kick but Noriega moves out of range easily.
Noriega slips a straight right by Liu.
Liu misses with a leg kick
and Noriega counters with a low kick, right behind Liu 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Noriega lands a high kick!
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Liu lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu connects with a right hand. Noriega shakes it off.
Liu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Liu.
Liu tries to bum rush Noriega with a series of wild strikes but Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liu. That's going to slow Noriega down.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
As Liu backs off Noriega throws a huge counter combo but Liu manages to avoid it all.
Liu jabs Noriega to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu tries a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
Noriega lands with a kick to the ribs.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Noriega slips under a jab from Liu.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Noriega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noriega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pablo Noriega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Liu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu moves out of range as Noriega throws a body kick.
Noriega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Liu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Liu tried to score with a low kick but Noriega checks it.
Liu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice leg kick from Liu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Noriega avoids the head kick by Liu.
Liu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Liu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Noriega.
Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Liu catches Noriega right on the button with a cross.
Noriega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Noriega misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Liu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Noriega works the jab nicely.#T3#
Noriega throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu blocks a low kick nicely.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Liu lands a jab.
Liu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Liu thumps Noriega with a low kick.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
A punch lands to the side of Noriega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Liu throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Noriega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu scores with a nice head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Noriega blocks the leg kick.
Liu jabs at Noriega's body.
Liu lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Liu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Liu slips under a jab from Noriega.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
Noriega is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noriega takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Liu scores with a jab. Noriega acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some wild striking there from Noriega.
Liu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Noriega's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu slips under a jab.
Liu thuds his right hand into Noriega's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Liu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balagot Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Liu 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balagot Liu!
A victorious Balagot Liu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Pablo Noriega spoke after the fight, saying 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

Event: C22: Jako vs. Bobblehead
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Tomcic.
Liu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tomcic tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Liu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Liu throws a hook but Tomcic blocks it.
Liu misses with a left hand #CL#
and Tomcic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tomcic misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tomcic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tomcic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Liu.
Liu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Liu throws a hook but Tomcic blocks it.
Tomcic looks for a takedown but Liu sprawls well.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Tomcic is out of range.
Liu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tomcic on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Liu.
Both fighters circling a little - Liu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tomcic lands an overhand right.
Tomcic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Liu 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Tomcic misses the target.
Liu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Tomcic throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tomcic back to the cage. Liu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tomcic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Tomcic clinches up with Liu and pushes him back against the cage.
Tomcic misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Liu's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Liu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tomcic fails with a takedown attempt.
Liu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Liu thows a body kick. Tomcic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick misses from Tomcic.
Tomcic misses with a hook to the body
and Liu counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomcic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tomcic in his tracks.
Tomcic throws a lazy head kick
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
Liu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Liu lands a head shot.
Liu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tomcic on the side of the head.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Tomcic.
Tomcic misses with a low kick.
Tomcic misses with a low kick as Liu jumps back.
Liu works Tomcic's body with a nice hook.
Tomcic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Liu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Liu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tomcic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Liu at a distance.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tomcic has time to react.
Liu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Liu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Liu avoids the head kick by Tomcic.
Liu keeps the fight on the outside.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tomcic.
Liu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tomcic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liu checks it well.
Tomcic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Liu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tomcic. Tomcic obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Liu slaps away a takedown attempt from Tomcic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Tomcic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tomcic on the side of the head.
Tomcic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tomcic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balagot Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Liu lands.
Liu scores with the left hand. Tomcic knows he should have avoided that one.
Tomcic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Liu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Liu lands a glancing blow to the side of Tomcic's head.
Tomcic scores with a sloppy right hand. Liu should have avoided that one.
Tomcic is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu works the jab nicely.
Tomcic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Liu lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Liu. That snapped Tomcic's head back.
Tomcic slips a jab and a cross from Liu.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tomcic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A combination from Liu does no damage. #T4#
Tomcic avoids a kick to the body.
Liu with the inside leg kick.
Tomcic moves away from the strike by Liu.
Liu throws a nice head kick!
Tomcic moves away from the strike by Liu.
Liu lands a two punch combo.
Liu dips to his left and cracks Tomcic with an uppercut!#CL#
Tomcic moves into range and clinches up with Liu.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Tomcic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liu working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomcic. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Tomcic moved out of range nicely.
Liu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tomcic momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liu jabs Tomcic right on the nose. Tomcic blinks but takes it well.
Good leg kick by Tomcic.
Tomcic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Liu under the eye.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Tomcic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu 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#
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Tomcic is out of range.
Liu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tomcic tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Tomcic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liu checks a low kick from Tomcic.
Tomcic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Tomcic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tomcic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tomcic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu blocks a head kick by Tomcic.
Tomcic throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
It seemed like Liu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Liu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tomcic doesn't seem bothered though.
Liu slaps away a takedown attempt from Tomcic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Balagot Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tomcic tries to clinch but Liu moves away
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomcic throws a chopping leg kick but Liu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Liu misses.#T1#
Liu scores with a nice right hand.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Tomcic's head back.
Tomcic wants to clinch.#TD#
Tomcic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tomcic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Liu is trying to stand back up but Tomcic is controlling him
Liu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tomcic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Tomcic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Liu sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Tomcic wants to work for an arm triangle but Liu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Tomcic scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Tomcic is working for a kimura but Liu is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Balagot Liu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tomcic missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Liu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tomcic.
Tomcic misses with a head shot. Liu uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tomcic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tomcic wants to pass the guard but Liu is keeping the position.#SUB#
Tomcic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Liu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tomcic has Liu in his guard.#REVB##T4#
Tomcic is trying to keep Liu in close. #SUB#
Tomcic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tomcic wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tomcic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tomcic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu 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#
Tomcic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Liu lands with a good body shot.
Tomcic wants to clinch.
Tomcic throws a nice head kick!
Tomcic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Liu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu blocks a head kick by Tomcic.
Liu scores with a three punch combo!
Liu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tomcic doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Tomcic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tomcic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tomcic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Tomcic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Tomcic's shoulder, as Tomcic tries to avoid the shot.
Tomcic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Liu avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tomcic doesn't seem phased though.
Tomcic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tomcic tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu keeps the fight on the outside.
Liu scores with a hook to the body. Tomcic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tomcic throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Liu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tomcic misses with a head kick.
Liu avoids the body shot from Tomcic.
Tomcic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu scores with a leg kick.
Tomcic tries to clinch up.#T2#
Liu thuds a left hand into Tomcic's body.
Liu misses with a double jab.
Tomcic moves out of range of the strikes.
Tomcic throwing a counter right hand but Liu manages to avoid it.
Vladimir Tomcic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Liu does it's job there.
Tomcic misses with a hook.
Liu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tomcic ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu sizes up Tomcic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tomcic misses with a looping left.
Liu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tomcic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tomcic slips a jab from Liu.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tomcic.
Tomcic throws an off balance right hand
and Liu counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Liu.
Tomcic needs to keep his hands up - Liu had a free shot at his head there.
Liu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tomcic. That did some damage!
Liu throws a jab when Tomcic was well out of range.
Liu scores with a jab to the head.
Tomcic is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it. #T3#
Liu slips a jab and a cross from Tomcic.
Tomcic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Liu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Liu feints and then cracks Tomcic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tomcic down.
Tomcic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD#
Tomcic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Liu pushes Tomcic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tomcic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Tomcic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tomcic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Liu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Liu pushes Tomcic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tomcic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Tomcic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Liu, who protects the arm well.
Tomcic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Tomcic is trying to get an arm triangle but Liu is defending well.
Tomcic prevents Liu from escaping the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balagot Liu!
Our winner, Balagot Liu, 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: PANDA 85
Date: Feb 12, 2021

#R1#
Nice shot by Liu.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Liu scores with the left hand. Escobar Chavez knows he should have avoided that one.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
Liu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Liu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. Escobar Chavez obviously looking to wear him down.
Liu misses with a head kick.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escobar Chavez throws a head kick that half lands.
Escobar Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Liu avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Liu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu blocks a head kick by Escobar Chavez.
Liu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Escobar Chavez misses.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Escobar Chavez slips a straight right by Liu.
It looked like Escobar Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight left.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Liu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with a leg kick.
Liu's corner calls for a 1-2. Liu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Liu cracks Escobar Chavez with a good jab.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Liu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Liu lands.
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.#T2#
Liu misses with a body shot.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.#CL#
Escobar Chavez clinches up against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Liu.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
Liu jabs Escobar Chavez right on the nose. Escobar Chavez blinks but takes it well.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu slips a straight right by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Liu is out of range.
A nice side step and Liu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to Liu's midsection.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Liu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Liu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Escobar Chavezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Escobar Chavez with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Escobar Chavez slips a jab from Liu.
Liu throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Liu.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Liu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Escobar Chavez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but Liu avoids it.
A low kick lands for Escobar Chavez.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar Chavez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escobar Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
A right-left combo lands from Liu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Liu.#T4#
Liu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu's corner calls for a 1-2. Liu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Liu connects with an inside leg kick.
Liu is looking to slow Escobar Chavez down with leg kicks.
Liu lands a jab.
Liu throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Liu - just one landing.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liu.
Escobar Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar Chavez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu misses with a hook. Escobar Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Escobar Chavez lands with a slapping head kick.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Escobar Chavez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Balagot Liu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Liu works the jab nicely.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Liu wants to slow Escobar Chavez down by chopping away at his legs.
Escobar Chavez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Liu just manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by Liu.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Balagot Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Liu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar Chavez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Liu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobar Chavez throws out a leg kick but Liu moves out of range and Escobar Chavez only half commits.
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escobar Chavez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Liu misses with a looping right.#T1#
Liu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Liu tries to work over Escobar Chavez's front leg with a kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez tries to counter by clinching up but Liu breaks away and moves out of range.
Liu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Liu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobar Chavez.
Liu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez dips to his left and cracks Liu with an uppercut!
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
Liu lands a jab.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar Chavez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Liu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobar Chavez with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Liu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Liu digs a good hook to Escobar Chavez's body.
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu. #T2#
Liu looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escobar Chavez has time to react.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar Chavez slips a jab from Liu.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
A jab from Liu finds it's way through Escobar Chavez's defenses.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Escobar Chavez stuns Liu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Liu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Escobar Chavez takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balagot Liu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Liu does it's job there.
Liu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar Chavez.
Liu misses with a hook. Escobar Chavez ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to Liu's midsection.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liu checks it well.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez ducks right into an uppercut from Liu.
Escobar Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice body kick.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu walks into a left hand.
Liu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A bone on bone clash there as Escobar Chavez blocks the leg kick.
Escobar Chavez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Liu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Escobar Chavez blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Escobar Chavez doesn't seem phased though.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Escobar Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Escobar Chavez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big left from Liu misses.
Escobar Chavez tries to counter by clinching up but Liu breaks away and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Liu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Liu swings widly with a right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Liu thinking.
Liu moves out of range of the leg kick from Escobar Chavez.
Liu with a nice calf kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Liu misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Balagot Liu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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#
Liu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Escobar Chavez in his tracks.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Escobar Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a few strikes there.
Liu cracks Escobar Chavez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into Liu's body.
Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Liu. That snapped Escobar Chavez's head back.
Liu misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Liu clobbers Escobar Chavez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Liu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escobar Chavez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Escobar Chavez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar Chavez.
Nice cross by Liu.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Escobar Chavez.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar Chavez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Escobar Chavez misses the jab.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobar Chavez as he connects with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Escobar Chavez - that will leave a mark!
A solid body kick from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez connects with the punch.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Liu connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Escobar Chavez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Liu on the side of the head.#T2#
Liu avoids the head kick by Escobar Chavez.
Liu jabs Escobar Chavez right on the nose. Escobar Chavez blinks but takes it well.
Escobar Chavez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Liu misses with a hook. Escobar Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Escobar Chavez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobar Chavez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liu is out of range and Escobar Chavez settles back down.
Escobar Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
Liu misses with a looping left.
It looked like Escobar Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar Chavez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Escobar Chavez momentarily.
Liu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Escobar Chavez cracks Liu with a good jab.#T3#
A big right from Liu misses.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escobar Chavez missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Escobar Chavez. Those never looked like landing.
Liu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Liu misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands with a good body shot.
Escobar Chavez defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Liu swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
As Liu backs away, Escobar Chavez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar Chavez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Liu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Escobar Chavez - just one landing.
Escobar Chavez blocks a head kick by Liu.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
Liu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Escobar Chavez momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez. #T4#
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
Liu throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Liu.
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
Liu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Liu misses.
Liu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar Chavez can pounce on him.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Liu throws a lazy head kick
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Liu.
Liu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A leg kick checked by Liu.
Escobar Chavez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Liu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up.
Liu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Liu.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Balagot Liu.
I've got Liu 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: PANDA 67
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Liu scores with a push kick.
Ho Soon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ho Soon scores with a hook.
Ho Soon lands a glancing blow to the side of Liu's head.
A low kick lands for Ho Soon.
Ho Soon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
A telegraphed right hand from Ho Soon misses the target.
Liu lands a really nice looking cross but Ho Soon seems unphased.
Ho Soon throws a low kick but Liu moves out of range easily.
Liu lands a front kick.
Ho Soon swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Ho Soon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Liu momentarily.
Ho Soon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ho Soon.
Ho Soon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho Soon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ho Soon misses with a right hand
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Chu Ho Soon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu slips under a jab from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Ho Soon with a nice calf kick.
Liu dips to his left and cracks Ho Soon with an uppercut!
Ho Soon walks into a left hand.
Ho Soon misses with a wild combination.
Liu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ho Soon looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ho Soon swings widly with a right hand
and Liu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu tries to clinch there but Ho Soon circles away.
Liu is looking to chop away at Ho Soon's legs.
Ho Soon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Liu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ho Soon moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Liu tries to score with a low kick but Ho Soon moves his leg out of the way.
Liu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Ho Soon connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho Soon connects with a solid leg kick.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ho Soon.
Liu thinks about the counter body kick.
Liu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Liu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Ho Soon misses with a low kick.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu lands a nice looking body shot.
Ho Soon misses the jab.
Ho Soon misses with a looping left.
Liu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ho Soon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon lands a nice shot that snaps Liu's head back.
Liu lands an overhand right.
Liu tries to land a leg kick but Ho Soon saw it coming and moves away.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon misses the body punch
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
Ho Soon checks a low kick from Liu.
Liu misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ho Soon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ho Soon blocks the body kick.
Ho Soon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu counters with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Liu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Liu.#T3#
Ho Soon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ho Soon checks a leg kick nicely.
Liu scores with a nice head shot.
Ho Soon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Ho Soon misses.
Ho Soon moves out of range of the leg kick from Liu.
Ho Soon looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Ho Soon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
Ho Soon connects with the punch.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ho Soon lands a nice shot to the body.
Liu cracks Ho Soon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ho Soon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho Soon throws a low kick, looking for Liu's leg but Liu calmly moves out of range.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Liu slips a jab from Ho Soon.#T4#
Ho Soon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Liu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ho Soon back to the cage. Liu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Liu misses with a looping right.
It looked like Ho Soon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Liu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liu.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Ho Soon.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ho Soon, as that shot connected.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Ho Soon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Liu blocks the leg kick.
Liu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Liu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ho Soon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ho Soon has time to react.
Ho Soon throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu blocks a jab.
Liu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Liu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ho Soon momentarily.
Ho Soon staying out of range there.
Ho Soon misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ho Soon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Liu counters with a nice body shot.
A leg kick checked by Liu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Ho Soon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
Ho Soon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Liu misses with a lunging right hand
and Ho Soon counters with a straight right hand.
Ho Soon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ho Soon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ho Soon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ho Soon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ho Soon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ho Soon thuds a left hand into Liu's body.
Liu stuns Ho Soon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho Soon throws a big shot that misses.
Ho Soon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donk. Ho Soon catches Liu right on the button with a cross.
Ho Soon scores with the left hand. Liu knows he should have avoided that one.
Ho Soon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
A good leg kick by Liu.
Ho Soon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Liu scores with a punch to the head.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ho Soon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Ho Soon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ho Soon 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.
Ho Soon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Ho Soon gets tackled into the cage by Liu. Liu maintains the clinch.
Liu misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ho Soon working aggressively here.
Ho Soon fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ho Soon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho Soon takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Ho Soon as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Liu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Liu working aggressively here.
Liu misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Ho Soon manages to break the clinch.
Liu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Balagot Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ho Soon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Liu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Ho Soon moves away and avoids it.
Ho Soon misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Ho Soon.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ho Soon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ho Soon jabs at Liu's body.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick which misses Liu's front leg but catches the back leg as Liu tries to avoid it.
Liu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ho Soon tried to score with a low kick but Liu checks it.
Ho Soon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu blocks a leg kick.
Liu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Liu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ho Soon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho Soon manages to avoid it.
Ho Soon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho Soon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ho Soon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ho Soon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ho Soon looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ho Soon misses with a looping left.
A punch lands to the side of Liu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ho Soon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Liu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ho Soon throws a head kick that misses.
Liu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ho Soon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho Soon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Liu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu looks to land a body kick but Ho Soon moved away.#T4#
Ho Soon checks a leg kick.
Liu scores with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Ho Soon.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws out a powerful jab.
Liu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ho Soon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho Soon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Liu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ho Soon. Ho Soon obviously looking to wear him down.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Ho Soon.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho Soon moves away.
Liu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ho Soon if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Ho Soon moved out of range nicely.
Liu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ho Soon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Soon feints and then cracks Liu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liu down.
Liu throws a leg kick but Ho Soon checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Balagot Liu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ho Soon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ho Soon scores with a hook.
Liu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ho Soon throws out a leg kick but Liu moves out of range and Ho Soon only half commits.
Jab by Ho Soon.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho Soon moves away.
Ho Soon misses with an uppercut.
Liu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ho Soon misses with a body punch
and Liu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ho Soon tries to land a leg kick but Liu saw it coming and moves away.
Ho Soon misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Liu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ho Soon. Liu shrugs it off though. #T1#
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liu with a jab.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ho Soon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liu checks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ho Soon.
Ho Soon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Ho Soon's head but Ho Soon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ho Soon lands a nice shot to the body.
Liu throws a hook but Ho Soon blocks it.
Liu with the inside leg kick.
Liu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon with a nice calf kick.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho Soon throws out the jab.
Liu flicks out a counter leg kick but Ho Soon steps away.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Ho Soon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ho Soon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chu Ho Soon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Ho Soon misses its intended target.
Liu avoids the body shot from Ho Soon.
Liu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws a front kick aimed at Liu's knee but Liu avoids it well.
Ho Soon looks to land a body kick but Liu moved away.
Liu connects with a solid leg kick.
Liu cracks Ho Soon with a good jab.
Ho Soon misses with a right hand
and Liu counters with a left to the body.
Liu is looking to chop away at Ho Soon's legs.
Ho Soon scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice cross by Liu.
Liu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Liu walks into a left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Ho Soon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice cross by Liu.#T3#
Ho Soon misses with a jab to the body
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
Ho Soon throws a sloppy body shot
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
Ho Soon misses the body punch
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Ho Soon there.
Nice shot by Liu.
Ho Soon throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Liu coming out on top.
Liu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Liu checks a leg kick nicely.
Liu counters with a body kick.
Ho Soon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Liu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ho Soon throws a big shot that misses.
Liu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good 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!
Ho Soon throws a leg kick that misses.
Ho Soon looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Ho Soon throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Liu scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Ho Soon sizes up Liu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ho Soon misses with a left hand
and Liu counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ho Soon misses the target.
Ho Soon throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ho Soon throws a right hand that misses
enabling Liu to counter with a crisp jab.
Ho Soon takes one to the side of the head. #ROC2#Ho Soon is rocked!
Liu blocks a low kick nicely.
Oh Ho Soon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ho Soon seems to have got his legs back now.
Liu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ho Soon's head.
Ho Soon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Liu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ho Soon throws a poor cross that misses
and Liu counters with a low kick, right behind Ho Soon 's knee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick
and Liu counters with a right hand to the body.
Ho Soon throws an off balance right hand
and Liu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Liu throws a series of punches but Ho Soon moves out of range.
Ho Soon throws a low kick but Liu avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balagot Liu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Liu 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: PANDA 58
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Cardona takes a jab right on the kisser.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Cardona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Cardona.
Liu tried to score with a low kick but Cardona checks it.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cardona was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Liu is looking to slow Cardona down with leg kicks.
Cardona misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick there by Cardona.
Cardona misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cardona misses the target.
Cardona tries to score with a low kick but Liu moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu scores with a leg kick.
Liu thuds a left hand into Cardona's body.
A jab lands there for Cardona.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu delivers a nice body kick.
Cardona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cardona walks into a left hand. #T1#
Cardona takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Liu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cardona scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cardona looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Cardona.
Liu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Liu! But no joy.
Cardona blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Cardona tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardona scores with a jab. Liu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cardona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cardona lands a nice looking body shot.
Liu with a nice calf kick.
Liu 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.
Cardona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardona drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Liu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Cardona checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Liu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cardona. That did some damage!
Liu connects with a right hand. Cardona shakes it off.
Liu takes a swing at Cardona's ribcage but misses.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cardona keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cardona looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cardonas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Cardona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu lands a jab to the head.
Liu's corner calls for a 1-2. Liu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cardona takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Cardona moves into the clinch.
Cardona prevents a body shot from Liu.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
Liu swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Cardona.
Liu blocking some punches.
Liu tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
Liu digs a right hand into Cardona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cardona's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
Liu misses with a punch to the body.
Liu lands an uppercut.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Liu.
Cardona takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Liu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cardona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Liu lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Liu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
Cardona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cardona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liu's elbow.
Nice body punch from Liu - that landed with a thud.
Liu blocking some punches.
Cardona lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Cardona tries a body shot but Liu blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Balagot Liu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cardona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cardona blocks the body kick.
No joy there for Cardona, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cardona goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cardona throws a nice looking combination but Liu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cardona throws a wild body kick that Liu sees coming a mile off.
Cardona steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Liu. That one must have hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liu.
Cardona is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab from Cardona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Cardona looks to throw a body kick
and Liu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Liu scores with a push kick.
Cardona jabs Liu right on the nose. Liu blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cardona closes the distance looking to clinch
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Cardona feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lius jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cardona cracks Liu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Liu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardona. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu slips a jab and a cross from Cardona.
Cardona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cardona lands with an overhand left.
Cardona punishes Liu's body with a nice straight punch.
Cardona blocks a leg kick.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Cardona sees coming a mile off.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cardona is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Liu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Liu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cardona under the eye.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cardona.
A left lands for Liu.
Cardona scores with a punch to the head.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Cardona lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cardona thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Liu if he has to take too many more of those.
Liu scores with a sloppy right hand. Cardona should have avoided that one.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cardona throws a wild body kick that Liu sees coming a mile off.
Cardona throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Liu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liu.
Cardona tries to work over Liu's front leg with a kick but Liu checks it.
Liu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Cardona is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Cardona wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
Liu throws the left hand but Cardona avoids the punch easily.
Cardona with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liu to score with a decent uppercut.
Cardona is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Cardona forces Liu back against the cage and clinches.
Cardona takes a shot to the head.
Liu blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
Cardona cracks Liu with a nice body shot.
Liu works on Cardona's body with a couple of short punches.
Cardona lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Cardona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL#
Cardona forces Liu back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Liu struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Cardona.
Cardona lands a body punch.
Liu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cardona tries a body shot but Liu blocks it.
Calixto Cardona has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cardona lands a body shot.
Cardona scores with a hook to the body.
Liu is breathing heavily.
Liu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cardona.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Liu misses with some punches.
Liu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Cardona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liu thumps Cardona with a low kick.
Liu lands a nice hook to Cardona's body. Cardona takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cardona takes one on the button.
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 Calixto Cardona 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.#R3#
Cardona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cardona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Cardona throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Cardona tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cardona has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Liu.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Cardona scores with a kick to the midsection.
Liu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Cardona gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Liu.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cardona.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cardona just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Cardona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Cardona on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Liu blocks a jab.
Balagot Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Cardona takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cardona.
Cardona throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
Liu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Liu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cardonas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cardona misses with a wild body shot.
Liu cracks Cardona with a good jab.
Cardona looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cardona tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardona throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Liu.
Cardona scores with a head kick. Liu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona lands with a good body shot.
Cardona 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#
Cardona punishes Liu's body with a nice straight punch.
Liu cracks Cardona with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cardona takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardona manages to avoid it.
Cardona is looking to land body kicks.
Cardona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cardona goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liu throws out a leg kick but Cardona moves out of range and Liu only half commits.
Liu slips under a jab.#CL#
Cardona has closed the distance and engaged Liu in a clinch.
Liu gets through Cardona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Liu blocking some punches. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Liu. #T3#
Liu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Liu cracks Cardona with an open hand slap.
Liu with a hook.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cardona throws out the jab.
Cardona takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good work by Cardona as he checks the leg kick.
Liu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cardona is out of range and Liu settles back down.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cardona lands with a good body shot.
Liu lands a jab to Cardona's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu misses with a looping left.
Cardona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Liu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Cardona checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Cardona.
Cardona digs a good hook to Liu's body.
Cardona is looking to land body kicks.
Cardona just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona throws a body kick that misses
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cardona with a nice calf kick.
Cardona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Liu wants to clinch up but Cardona keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cardona takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Liu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Balagot Liu just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Cardona misses with a two punch combination.
Cardona moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick from Cardona.
Cardona lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Liu throws a shot to the body.
Liu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice cross by Cardona.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liu.
Liu moves forwards but Cardona connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Liu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Liu scores with a sloppy right hand. Cardona should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Liu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cardona - the referee stops the clock and Liu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cardona. Liu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Liu scores with a jab to the body.
Liu throws a leg kick which misses Cardona's front leg but catches the back leg as Cardona tries to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Cardona.
Cardona throws a counter high kick but Liu was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.#T1#
Good exchange - Cardona coming out on top.
Cardona scores with a body shot.
Cardona looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cardona throws a series of punches but Liu moves out of range.
Cardona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cardona throws a low kick, looking for Liu's leg but Liu calmly moves out of range.
Cardona moves forwards but Liu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Cardona's head but Cardona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu throws a hook but Cardona blocks it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cardona.
Cardona pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Liu! But no joy.
Cardona swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Liu to counter with a crisp jab.
Cardona takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab by Liu.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardona throws a head kick that misses
and Liu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cardona doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cardona fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cardona throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cardona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Cardona is looking to counter punch.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
It seemed like Liu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Liu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cardona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cardona on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Liu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cardona misses with an uppercut.
Liu thuds a left hand into Cardona's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cardona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cardona takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Cardona throws a body kick that misses.
Cardona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cardona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Liu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Liu has Cardona up against the cage in a clinch.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Liu.
Cardona cracks Liu with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Cardona.
Liu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Liu lands a shot to the body.
Liu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Liu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liu working aggressively here.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cardona.
Cardona works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Liu digs a right hand underneath Cardona's ribcage. Cardona let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Liu blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liu trying to land knees to the body.
Liu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liu struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Liu lands with a light punch inside.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Liu controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liu.
Liu working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Liu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Cardona lands with a right to the head.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Liu lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona presses Liu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Cardona blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Liu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Balagot Liu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Liu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cardona. Cardona circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Liu misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Cardona.
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Cardona.
Cardona misses with a wild combination.
Liu connects with a solid leg kick.
Liu avoids the body shot from Cardona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Liu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Cardona sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Cardona throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Liu counters with a body kick.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu dodges the punch combination from Cardona.
Cardona thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Liu if he has to take too many more of those.
Cardona tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cardona throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Liu throws a shot to the body.
Cardona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Cardona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cardona throws out the jab.
Cardona moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Liu cracks Cardona with an open hand slap.
Calixto Cardona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Liu wants to slow Cardona down by chopping away at his legs.
Cardona misses with a leg kick
and Liu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Liu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cardona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu avoids the body shot from Cardona.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Cardona moved out of range nicely.
Liu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Liu lands a jab.
Cardona loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Cardona ducks right into an uppercut from Liu.
Liu scores with a punch to the head.
Liu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Liu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Liu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cardona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liu lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Cardona there.
Cardona has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Liu.
Liu with a jab.
Liu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cardona cracks Liu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cardona throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range. #CL2#
Liu forces Cardona back against the cage and clinches.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cardona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liu tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardona tries a body shot but Liu blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu. #T4#
Liu misses with a punch to the body.
Liu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cardona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Liu can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
Liu misses with a punch to the body.
Liu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cardona or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Cardona breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cardona is looking to land body kicks.
Cardona misses with a kick to the body.
Cardona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Cardona has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Liu.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Cardona misses with a hook.
Cardona throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Liu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Balagot Liu.
I think Liu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:47
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona retains his featherweight title!
Calixto Cardona 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: PANDA 49
Date: Nov 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab from Filch.
Liu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Filch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Filch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Filch throws a poor cross that misses
and Liu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Liu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Liu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Filch to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu lands with a right hand.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Filch steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Liu.#TD2#
Filch closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Liu's guard.
Filch throws a big right hand that misses.
Filch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liu is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Filch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Liu controls Filch momentarily but Filch frees himself.
Filch landing some decent shots from guard.
Filch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Liu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Filch's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liu preventing the sweep.
Filch trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Filch throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Filch striking off his back but it's not causing Liu any problems.
Filch trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Liu trying to control the position from guard on top but Filch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filch looking for a sweep. Not yet Filch, not yet.
Filch doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T2#
Liu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Liu preventing the sweep.
Filch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Liu controls the pace.
Filch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Filch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liu is stalling in the full guard.
Liu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Liu lunges at Filch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Filch's hand.
A nice leg kick from Filch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu misses with a hook.
Liu throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Filch missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Filch backs away, Liu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice body kick there by Liu.
Liu misses with a hook to the body
enabling Filch to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Filch.
Filch lands a lovely overhand right.
Liu lands a nice looking body kick.
Filch looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Liu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Filch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch misses with a low kick.
Liu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Filch manages to circle out of the way.
Filch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Liu sprawls well. Liu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Filch gets slowly back to his feet.
Liu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Liu is looking to clinch.
Liu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Filch under the eye.
Filch scores with the left hand. Liu knows he should have avoided that one.
Liu staying out of range there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Liu!
Liu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Liu lands with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Liu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liu throws a front kick that sends Filch stumbling back into the cage.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filch shoots in and drives through. Liu sprawls well.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filch can do to turn this around?
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Liu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Liu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filch.
Liu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Filch 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 had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Liu lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Filch's head but Filch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Liu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Filch under the eye.
Liu thows a body kick. Filch tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Liu looks for the body kick but Filch saw that one coming.
Filch throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Crunch! Liu slams his shin into Filch's torso.
Filch slips under a jab.
Filch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liu finds it's way round the side to connect with Filch's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liu. That's going to slow Filch down.
Filch looks for the body kick but Liu saw that one coming.
Filch tries to land a leg kick but Liu saw it coming and moves away.
Liu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Filch. That did some damage!
Filch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Filch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filch looks to land a combination but Liu avoids it well.
Filch has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liu.
Liu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Filch moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Liu takes a swing at Filch's ribcage but misses.
Liu lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab lands there for Liu.
Filch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Filch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liu finds it's way round the side to connect with Filch's head.
Filch throws a leg kick but Liu checks it.
Liu cracks Filch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Filch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu lands a leg kick that knocks Filch off balance momentarily.#T3#
Liu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Filch's sensitive parts.
Filch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Liu looks to land a body kick but Filch moved away.
Liu avoids a kick to the body.
Filch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liu circles away quickly and effectively.
Liu drops his hands momentarily and Filch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Filch throws a lazy uppercut
and Liu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Filch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Filch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filch.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filch.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Filch has time to react.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Filch moved out of range nicely.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Filch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Filch blocks a head kick by Liu. #T4#
Filch misses with a hook to the body
and Liu counters with a series of strikes. Filch will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Liu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu lands a front kick.
Filch steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Liu. That one must have hurt.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filch. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Filch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Liu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Filch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Filch looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filch.
Filch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Liu.
Filch ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that second round.
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#
Filch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Filch uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Filch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liu connects with a nice looking jab.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filch manages to avoid it.
Liu throws a poor cross that misses
and Filch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Filch tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filch walks into a straight right hand from Liu.
Filch scores with a three punch combo!
Liu looks to land a right hand but Filch moved out of range.
Filch is trying to counter with his kicks.
Filch looks to land a body kick but Liu moved away.
Filch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Liu drives through and clinches with Filch against the cage. #T1#
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liu works on Filch's body with a couple of short punches.
Filch misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Filch fails to land.
Filch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Liu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Filch.
Filch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Liu blocks it with crossed arms.
Filch swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filch lands with a left to the head.
Liu struggles to land a body shot inside as Filch controls his hands.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Liu controls his hands.
Liu prevents a body shot from Filch.
Liu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Filch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Liu avoids it.
Liu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Liu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Liu swings wildly with an uppercut but Filch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zilch Filch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filch can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filch.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Liu controls his hands.
Liu can't find room to land a body shot as Filch controls the action.
A body shot lands from Liu.
Filch tries to pull guard but Liu holds him up against the cage and eventually Filch drops back down to his feet.
Filch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Liu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filch.
Filch tries to work over Liu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Liu.
Liu misses with a body punch.
Liu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Liu tries to work over Filch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Filch tries to work over Liu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Liu controls his hands.
Liu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Filch tries to work over Liu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Filch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Filch misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch.
A low kick lands for Liu.
Filch throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Liu.
Liu scores with a kick to the body.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Filch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Filch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Filch rushes Liu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Liu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu lands with a left to the head.
Liu lands a body punch.
Balagot Liu has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Liu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Filchs head.
Liu tries to work over Filch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Filch.
Liu pushes Filch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Filch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liu.#ROC#Filch is rocked!
A short uppercut from Liu.
Filch is still on wobbly legs! Can Liu finish him?
Liu digs a right hand into Filch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Filch's gas tank.
Liu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Filch backwards.
Liu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Liu is working Filch over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Liu.
Good body shot from Liu.
Liu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Liu as the two fighters clinch.
Liu lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filch takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Liu.
Liu connects with a nice looking jab.
Liu scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balagot Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liu, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balagot Liu!
A very excited looking Balagot Liu 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: RFC Live in Sydney 3
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Burnham closes the distance and clinches.
Liu gets underhooks to prevent Burnham's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
Burnham goes for a takedown attempt but Liu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Burnham closes the distance looking to clinch
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Liu.
Burnham is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
We've been hearing reports that Burnham has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Burnham tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Burnham tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burnham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burnham backing away here, and Liu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Burnham moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burnham moves away.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burnham tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu stalks Burnham and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Burnham's face. Burnham staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Liu tries to keep at a distance but Burnham has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu.
Burnham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Liu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Burnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Liu.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Burnham.
Liu is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That kick from Liu tenderised Burnham's leg. Burnham is trying to keep his angry face on.
Liu connects with an inside leg kick.
Burnham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liu.
Burnham tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Burnham closes the distance and pushes Liu back into the cage.#TD#
Burnham has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Liu is trying to keep an underhook but Burnham manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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!
Liu is looking to control Burnham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Liu avoid being mounted?
Liu wants to get back to full guard but Burnham has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SU#
Burnham decides to stand up, so the ref orders Liu to his feet.
Liu lands an overhand right.
Burnham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burnham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Burnham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burnham tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
Burnham is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Burnham wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
And Liu responds with a good body kick, but Burnham manages to step out the way in time.
Burnham wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
Burnham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Burnham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Burnham is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Burnham is looking to clinch.
Burnham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A good leg kick by Liu. #CL#
Burnham forces Liu back against the cage and clinches.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Burnham.
Burnham can't get the takedown.
Liu tries a body shot but Burnham blocks it.
Liu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Liu misses with the head strike.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Liu prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
Burnham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Liu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Liu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burnham's elbow.
Liu misses with a punch to the body.
Burnham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Liu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Burnham tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burnham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burnham tries to clinch
and Liu counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnham is looking to clinch.
Liu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lester Burnham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burnham closes the distance looking to clinch
and Liu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Burnham is looking to clinch.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burnham has time to react.
Liu lands a two punch combo.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Liu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burnham tries to clinch there but Liu circles away.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Burnham.
Burnham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burnham tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Liu.
Burnham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Liu misses.
Burnham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burnham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burnham tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burnham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burnham tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Liu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burnham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Burnham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liu, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Burnham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Liu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Burnham.
Liu misses with the head strike.
Liu misses with a body punch.
Liu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burnham's elbow.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
Liu tries a body shot but Burnham blocks it.
Liu lands with a short shot to the head.
Liu is trying to push Burnham away but Burnham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burnham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Liu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Balagot Liu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Liu misses with a punch to the body.
Burnham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Liu prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
Liu working aggressively here.
Liu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liu.
Liu working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Liu.
Liu misses with a body punch.
Liu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Liu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liu misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnham moves to clinch but Liu breaks away
and Liu counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Burnham is rocked!#T3#
Burnham tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liu feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Liu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burnham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu.
Liu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burnham blocking some punches.
Liu is pressed up against the cage. Burnham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Liu down to the mat. Liu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Burnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Burnham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burnham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Liu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Burnham tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Liu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burnham tries to clinch up.
Liu throws a big counter head kick but Burnham avoids it with no problem.
Liu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burnham looks to clinch
and Liu counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burnham steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Liu. That one must have hurt.
Burnham tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Burnham.
Burnham is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Liu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Liu throws a one two combo.
Oh Burnham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burnham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burnham seems to have got his legs back now.
Burnham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liu connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Liu swinging wildly here.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burnham manages to avoid it.
Burnham wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
Burnham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burnham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Burnham takes the fight into the clinch.
Liu tries a body shot but Burnham blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
Burnham wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liu misses with a body punch.
Burnham blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Burnham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Liu is defending well.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
Liu can't find room to land a body shot as Burnham controls the action.
Burnham blocks a body shot from Liu. #BC2#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liu.
Liu takes a swing at Burnham's ribcage but misses.
Liu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Burnham is looking to clinch.
Burnham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liu lands with a right hand.
Burnham avoids the body shot from Liu. #CL#
Liu gets tackled into the cage by Burnham. Burnham maintains the clinch.
Burnham is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burnham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu.
Lester Burnham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Liu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liu misses with some punches.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Liu.
Liu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Burnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Liu lands with a left to the head.
Liu tries a body shot but Burnham blocks it.
Liu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burnham's elbow. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch.
Burnham wants to clinch.
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Burnham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Burnham doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burnham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burnham tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Burnham moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Burnham moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Burnham tries to clinch there but Liu circles away.
Liu throws a leg kick that misses.
Burnham checks a low kick from Liu.
Burnham closes the distance looking to clinch
and Liu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Liu thumps Burnham with a low kick.
Nice shot by Liu.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Burnham walks forward, straight into a front kick from Liu.#CL#
Burnham has closed the distance and engaged Liu in a clinch.
Liu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burnham blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Liu lands a shoulder strike.
Burnham wants to take the fight to the mat but Liu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Burnham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burnham.
Burnham blocks a body shot from Liu.
Burnham blocks a body shot from Liu.
Burnham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liu.
Liu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balagot Liu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Liu 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 26:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balagot Liu!
Our winner, Balagot Liu, 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: RapidFC 69
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Eugen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Liu with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Eugen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eugen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Liu with a body shot.
Eugen misses with a double jab.
Eugen slips under a jab.
Eugen throws a series of punches but Liu avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Eugen does no damage.
Eugen throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Eugen misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Eugen as he checks the leg kick.
Liu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eugen 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.
Liu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eugen throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu slips under a jab from Eugen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eugen misses with a two punch combination.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eugen. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Eugen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eugen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eugen swinging wildly here.
Eugen walks into a jab.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Eugen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Eugen scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Eugen misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Eugen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eugen slips a jab and a cross from Liu.
A countering left hand to the body from Eugen misses.
Eugen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Eugen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Liu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eugen looks to land a combination but Liu avoids it well.
Eugen blocks the body kick.
Eugen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Eugen feints a jab promting Liu to slip. Eugen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Liu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Eugen moves out of range of the body kick.
Eugen misses with a looping right.
Liu lands a head shot.
Eugen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eugen throws a series of punches but Liu moves out of range.
Eugen misses with a few strikes there.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Eugen moved out of range nicely.
Eugen swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liu. #T3#
Eugen staying out of range there.
Eugen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eugen. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Liu finds it's target.
Liu slips under a jab from Eugen.
Eugen misses with a few strikes there.
Liu lunges at Eugen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eugen's hand.
Eugen throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu cracks a nice hook into Eugen's ribs.
Eugen lands a nice hook to Liu's body. Liu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eugen misses with a combination
and Liu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Liu - that will leave a mark!
Eugen throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu misses with a straight right. #T4#
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eugen.
Liu throws a hook but Eugen blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Eugen.
Eugen lands with an overhand left.
Eugen misses with a series of wild punches.
Eugen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Liu feints and then cracks Eugen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eugen down.
Liu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Eugen backs up against the cage.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Liu.
Eugen throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eugen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Liu feints and then cracks Eugen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eugen down.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eugen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Balagot Liu 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#
Eugen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Eugen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Liu lands a lovely overhand right.
Liu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Eugen misses with a hook.
Liu throws a jab when Eugen was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Eugen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A low kick from Liu is predictable there
and Eugen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Liu.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Eugen throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
A nice combination there by Eugen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eugen slips under a jab.
Liu misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Eugen misses.
Eugen moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Eugen misses with a straight right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Liu!
Liu slips under a jab from Eugen.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Eugen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Liu - the referee stops the clock and Eugen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Liu. Eugen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Eugen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eugen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liu.
Liu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eugen takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Eugen.
Liu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Eugen misses with a series of wild punches.
Liu tried to counter with a leg kick but Eugen avoided it.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eugen manages to avoid it.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Liu slips under a jab from Eugen.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eugen throws out the jab. #T2#
Eugen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eugen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Liu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Eugen throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu misses with a low kick as Eugen jumps back.
Eugen takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eugen.
Eugen thuds a left hand into Liu's body.
Eugen swinging wildly here.
Liu moves out of range as Eugen strikes.
Liu throws a body punch but Eugen moves out of range.
Liu cracks Eugen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Eugen 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.#T3#
Liu throws a head kick but Eugen moves out of range.
Eugen lands with a good body shot.
Eugen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Liu backs up against the cage.
Eugen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Eugen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eugen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Eugen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eugen lands with a good body shot.
Eugen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eugen misses with a double jab.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liu blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Eugen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Liu.
Eugen moves out of range of the body kick.
Eugen throws a lazy uppercut
and Liu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T4#
Crunch! Liu slams his shin into Eugen's torso.
Eugen misses with a double jab.
Liu motions for Eugen to come forward. Liu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eugen throws out a counter right but Liu avoids it with no problem.
Liu misses with a double jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Liu scores with a four punch combination!
Eugen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eugen throws a body shot but no joy.
Eugen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Liu.
Eugen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liu.
Liu lands a nice looking body shot.
Martin Eugen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liu throws a series of punches but Eugen avoids them all with ease.
Eugen loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eugen slips a straight right by Liu.
Eugen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Liu lands a front kick.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eugen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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 Balagot Liu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Eugen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liu circles away quickly and effectively.
Eugen swings widly with a right hand
and Liu counters with a body kick that stops Eugen in his tracks momentarily.
Eugen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Eugen avoids a kick to the body.
Eugen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Liu scores with the left hand. Eugen knows he should have avoided that one.
Eugen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu throws a big counter combination but Eugen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Eugen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eugen.
Liu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Liu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eugen.
Eugen misses with an uppercut
and Liu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Eugen. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eugen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Eugen throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eugen misses with a straight right.
Liu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eugen takes a step back to recover.
Eugen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
A jab from Liu misses.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Eugen avoids it.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Liu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
Liu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eugen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liu circles away quickly and effectively.
Liu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eugen.
Eugen lands a nice shot that snaps Liu's head back.
Liu throws a shot to the body.
Eugen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu looks for the body kick but Eugen saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Eugen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Liu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Liu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eugen.
Liu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Eugen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eugen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Eugen moves out of range of the body kick.
Liu lands a head kick. Eugen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Liu slips a jab from Eugen.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Eugen coming out on top.
Eugen throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Liu punishes Eugen's body with a nice straight punch.
Eugen lands with a straight right. Liu didn't see that one coming.
Liu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Eugen.
Liu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Liu slips under a jab from Eugen.
Eugen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu. #T3#
Eugen misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.
Eugen throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
Liu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eugen takes a step back to recover.
Eugen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eugen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Liu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Liu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martin Eugen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liu cracks Eugen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Liu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eugen lands a right hook to the body.
A left and a right from Liu both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu lands a high kick!
Liu looks to land a left hand but Eugen moved out of range nicely.
Eugen wants to counter with a clinch but Liu pushes him away.#T4#
Eugen misses with the combination.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Eugen misses.
Liu slips a straight right by Eugen.
Liu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Eugen's head.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Liu slips under a jab from Eugen.
Liu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Eugen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Eugen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eugen. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That kick from Liu tenderised Eugen's leg. Eugen is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balagot Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Liu 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balagot Liu!
A victorious Balagot Liu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Martin Eugen spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

Event: RapidFC 65
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Liu tries to land a leg kick but Hill saw it coming and moves away.
Hill tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Liu manages to circle out of the way.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hill was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Liu misses with the combination.
Hill is looking to counter punch.
Liu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hill throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu. #CL#
Hill has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Hill.
Hill pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Liu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Liu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hill working aggressively here.
Liu misses with a punch to the body.
Hill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Hill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Hill.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hill.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Hill.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
We've been hearing reports that Hill has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
Liu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu is pressed up against the cage. Hill has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Liu down to the mat. Liu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hill jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Liu throws a leg kick
and Hill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hill swinging wildly here.
Liu thows a leg kick but Hill checks it #TD#
and Hill counters with a nice double leg into side control. Liu won't be happy with that.
Hill tries to advance to mount but Liu denies him. #SU#
Hill decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Liu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hill counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Hill slips a jab and a cross from Liu.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Hill checks the leg kick.
Liu throws a lazy uppercut
and Hill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hill checks a leg kick.
Hill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Liu throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
A combination from Hill does no damage. #T4#
Hill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Hill instigates a clinch.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Hill swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu misses with a punch to the body.
Liu misses with the head strike.
Hill pushes off an throws an elbow but Liu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hill prevents Liu from breaking the clinch.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hill digs a right hand into Liu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Liu's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Liu.
Liu pushes Hill back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Liu scores with a shot to the side of Hill's head.
Hill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrel Hill dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hill lands a lovely overhand right.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Liu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liu connects with a solid leg kick.
Hill takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hill throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu's corner calls for a 1-2. Liu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.
Hill is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Hill. That snapped Liu's head back.
Hill misses with a straight right.
Liu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hill was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hill moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hill keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hill throwing a counter right hand but Liu manages to avoid it.
Hill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
Hill appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Liu throws a leg kick
and Hill counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Liu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hill is able to avoid easily.
Hill swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hill dodges the punch combination from Liu.
Hill was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liu misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Hill counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Liu lands with a light punch inside.
Liu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hill seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Liu can turn it around.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Liu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hill or not.
Liu working hard to break the clinch.
Liu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hill lands a left hand that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hill.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Hill. #T3#
Liu swings wildly with an uppercut but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Hill.
Liu misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liu.
A short right from Hill on the inside.
Good body shot from Liu.
Hill lands a hook that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
Liu tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Liu scores with a shot to the side of Hill's head.
Liu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liu lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Liu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
Liu working aggressively here.
Hill swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Hill throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hill has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Hill is trying to trip Liu. He has hold of a leg but Liu is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hill persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hill seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hill has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hill'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Balagot Liu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Liu swings widly with a right hand
and Hill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hill.
A head kick misses from Hill.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu drops his hands momentarily and Hill takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Liu throws a nice looking combination but Hill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
Liu feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu wants to land a leg kick but Hill is out of range.
Liu lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Hill on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Liu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good work by Liu as he checks the leg kick.
Liu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hill bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hill 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.
A low kick from Liu misses
and Hill counters with a nice uppercut.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hill.
Liu wants to land a leg kick but Hill is out of range. #T2#
Liu lands with a nice combination. Hill backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Darrel Hill has been cut.
Liu misses with a leg kick
letting Hill counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu scores with a hook to the body. Hill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hill clobbers Liu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Liu throws a leg kick which misses Hill's front leg but catches the back leg as Hill tries to avoid it.
Hill thuds a left hand into Liu's body.
Liu scores with a jab to the head.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hill was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu. #T3#
Liu throws a jab when Hill was well out of range.
Hill is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hill scores with a hook to the body. Liu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hill moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Liu throws a front kick aimed at Hill's knee but Hill avoids it well.
Hill misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.
Liu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hill tries to bum rush Liu with a series of wild strikes but Liu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hill.
Hill misses with an uppercut.
Liu throws a lazy body kick
and Hill counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Hill checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liu duly obliges.
Liu throws a hook but Hill blocks it.
That kick from Liu tenderised Hill's leg. Hill is trying to keep his angry face on.
Liu walks into a straight right hand from Hill.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu lands an overhand right.
Hill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Hill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu throws a lazy head kick
and Hill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Balagot Liu.
I think Liu 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 42
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Liu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut there from Liu.
Busk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Busk.
Busk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Busk misses.
Busk moves forwards but Liu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Busk cracks Liu with a good jab.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Liu scores with a jab.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Busk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Busk duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Busk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Liu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Busk on the side of the head.#ROC2#
Busk is rocked!
Busk misses with a double jab.
Oh Busk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Busk wants to clinch.
Liu connects with a jab.
Busk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Busk misses with an uppercut.
Kieran Busk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Busk tries to clinch up.
Busk is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Busk slips under a jab from Liu.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Busk is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Liu works the jab nicely.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Busk 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.
Busk is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Liu moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balagot Liu!
Our winner, Balagot Liu, 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: RapidFC Tokyo 39
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Sisu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu moves away from the strike by Sisu.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Sisu is out of range.
Liu misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Sisu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Liu quickly recovers to half guard.
Sisu trying to pass the guard but Liu defending well.
Sisu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Sisu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Liu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sisu content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sisu Sisu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Liu misses #TD2#
and Sisu counters with a single leg into guard. Liu didn't expect that. #T2#
Sisu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Sisu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sisu is continuing to stall.#T3#
Sisu throwing strikes but missing.
Sisu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sisu tries to bum rush Liu with a series of wild strikes but Liu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sisu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liu tries to avoid it but Sisu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liu to the ground. Liu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sisu misses with a looping left.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
That kick from Liu tenderised Sisu's leg. Sisu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sisu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Sisu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Liu quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sisu.
Sisu controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sisu Sisu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Sisu shoots in and bounces Liu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sisu tries to free his leg and advance position but Liu is retaining full guard.
Sisu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Liu managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Sisu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sisu passes Liu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sisu sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sisu is pressing down on Liu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Liu is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Liu tries to work over Sisu's front leg with a kick but Sisu checks it.
Sisu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sisu throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sisu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu. #TD2#
Sisu feints and as Liu raises his hands in defense, Sisu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
Sisu looking to pass the guard.
Sisu controlling from the top position.
Sisu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sisu advances to half guard.
Liu gets full guard.
Sisu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sisu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Liu is trying to control the position but Sisu postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sisu Sisu 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sisu throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
Liu throws a leg kick which misses Sisu's front leg but catches the back leg as Sisu tries to avoid it.
Sisu fails with the takedown.
Sisu stuns Liu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Liu misses with a hook. Sisu ducked under it nicely.
Sisu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu shoots in but no luck this time.
Sisu avoids the head kick by Liu.
Sisu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Liu.
Sisu slips under a jab from Liu.#T1#
Sisu tests Liu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Liu. #TD2#
Sisu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sisu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liu trying to remain calm as Sisu controls from the top position.
Sisu Sisu has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Sisu landing a few strikes.
Sisu wants to control but Liu is keeping him busy.
Liu tries to control but Sisu manages to take his back.
Sisu is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The adventures of Sisu the control monster continue. Boring.
Liu tries to escape but Sisu has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Sisu somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Liu is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sisu Sisu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sisu has the hooks in. Liu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sisu has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Liu's body.
Balagot Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sisu avoiding Liu 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Liu right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sisu Sisu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sisu 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sisu Sisu!
Sisu Sisu gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: RapidFC 56
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Thing blocks a low kick nicely.#TD2#
Thing shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Liu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Liu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Liu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Liu is trying to control Thing's posture but Thing avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thing wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Liu, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thing working the head and body with strikes.
Thing cracks Liu with a big right hand but Liu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Liu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thing fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Thing are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Thing tries for a kimura but Liu is defending well.
Liu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thing. #SUB2#
Thing is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Liu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Liu parries the strikes from Thing easily there. Thing is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Liu to escape. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Thing thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Liu has one of Thing's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Thing is working Liu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Thing throws an elbow but Liu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Thing throwing strikes but Liu manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Thing is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Thing's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Thing tries to buck Liu off but Liu is having none of it.
Thing is still trying to improve position.
Liu controls the position.
Thing sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thing trying to control here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Thing looking for submissions off his back.
Thing wants to control but Liu is keeping busy.
Thing is holding on to half guard well.
Thing trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thing is positioning himself well to prevent Liu advancing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thing Thing dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Thing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thing is out of range.
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thing has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thing slips a straight right by Liu.
Thing Thing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu throws a low kick but Thing avoids it.#CL2#
Thing drives through and clinches with Liu against the cage. #TD2#
Thing tightens his grip and picks Liu up, before dumping him to the ground. Liu manages to land in guard. #ES#
Liu pushes Thing off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Liu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thing shoots in looking for a takedown but Liu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thing's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thing has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Liu - that will leave a mark!
Liu connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Thing instigates a clinch. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch.
Thing checks a low kick from Liu.
Liu slaps away a takedown attempt from Thing, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Balagot Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thing Thing.
Liu lands with a straight right. Thing didn't see that one coming.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thing wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
Liu throws a chopping leg kick but Thing manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Liu thumps Thing with a low kick.
Liu misses with a low kick as Thing jumps back.
Liu throws a solid leg kick but Thing takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Liu.
Thing looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Thing forces Liu back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu prevents the takedown attempt.
Liu misses with some punches.
Thing is working for takedown but Liu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thing looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thing missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Liu prevents the takedown attempt.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thing looking to slow down the pace here.
Liu lands with a short shot to the head.
Thing takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thing throws a leg kick but Liu moved away.
Thing tries to clinch up.
Liu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thing.#CUT#
It looks like Thing Thing has been cut.
Thing doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Thing doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Liu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thing throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Liu thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
Thing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Balagot Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thing with a poor takedown
and Liu counters with an outside leg kick.
Thing is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Liu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu swings for the body but Thing moves out of range. #KD#
Liu lands a big head kick that sends Thing tumbling to the mat! Liu takes a step backwards and waves Thing back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Thing is rocked!#CL2#
Thing clinches up with Liu and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Thing looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range. #CL2#
Thing gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thing tries to work over Liu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thing looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thing Thing's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Liu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thing doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thing.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thing fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liu misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Thing fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liu, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thing fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thing is looking for a takedown.
Balagot Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thing Thing.
Liu tries to throw a body punch but Thing avoids it by throwing Liu back against the cage.
Thing drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Liu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Liu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thing backwards. #T1#
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thing looking for a takedown.
Liu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Liu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thing backwards.
Liu gets underhooks to prevent Thing's takedown attempt.
Thing takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
Liu lands with a light punch inside.
Liu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Things head.
Liu lands an uppercut.
Liu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Things head.
Thing missing with knees to the body.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liu dodges an elbow strike from Thing.
Liu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Liu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu scores with a jab. Thing acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Thing throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Thing backs away, Liu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thing fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liu checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Thing gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
Thing misses with a takedown attempt
and Liu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thing is still on wobbly legs! Can Liu finish him?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Liu, right into the meat.
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thing seems to have recovered his senses.
Liu slaps away a takedown attempt from Thing, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thing has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Liu.#T3#
Liu catches Thing with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thing checks a leg kick.
Liu sets himself, and Thing steps forward looking for the clinch! Liu avoids it this time.
That kick from Liu tenderised Thing's leg. Thing is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Thing clinches.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
Thing's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Liu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Liu as the two fighters clinch.
Thing is trying to maintain a safe position but Liu gets an underhook and turns Thing into the cage.
Thing pushes off an throws an elbow but Liu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Liu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short left from Liu. #T4#
Thing blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liu pushes Thing back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liu scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Liu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thing wants to take the fight to the mat but Liu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thing stalling in the clinch.
Thing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Liu avoids it.
Good body shot from Liu.
Liu lands a shot to the body.
Liu tries to work over Thing's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Liu.
A hook to the body from Liu.
Liu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Liu misses with a body punch.
Liu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Liu on the inside.
Liu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thing backwards.
Liu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balagot Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Liu 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balagot Liu!
Balagot Liu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Thing Thing spoke after the fight, saying 'THING!'.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 32
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Hill lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hill misses with a straight right.
Liu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hill definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Liu throws a low kick but Hill avoids it.
Hill takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slow jab from Hill misses its intended target.
Hill checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hill checks a leg kick.
Good work by Hill as he checks the leg kick.
Hill tries to counter with a takedown but Liu is quick to defend against it.
Darrel Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hill checks a leg kick.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Hill bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Liu's head.
A low kick from Liu misses #TD#
and Hill decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Liu's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu pulls Hill in to control the position. #SUB#
Hill drops back looking for a leg! Liu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liu manages to kick Hill off! Hill jumps back into Liu's guard. #SUB#
Hill is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Liu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Liu has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1##SUB#
Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hill has his foot on Liu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liu works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Liu avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Hill looking for a guillotine here but Liu defends easily.
Liu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2##SUB#
Hill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Liu from controlling successfully.
Liu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Hill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Hill isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Liu stacks Hill on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Liu!
Hill is trying to get back to half guard.
Hill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hill manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Liu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Liu trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Hill has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Liu should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hill has tightened it up now! Liu should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darrel Hill!
Darrel Hill bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 28
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Liu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Abdul Nurmy has been cut.
Liu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Liu, right into the meat.
Nurmy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nurmy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurmy dives in and grabs Liu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liu pushes down on Nurmy's head and hops out.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmy drops his hands momentarily and Liu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Liu cracks the inside of Nurmy's front leg.
Nurmy moves forwards but Liu connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
Abdul Nurmy's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmy tries to clinch up
and Liu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Nurmy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Liu can pounce on him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nurmy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Liu - the referee stops the clock and Nurmy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Liu. Nurmy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD#
Nurmy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Liu trying to control but Nurmy postures up.
Liu is doing well to control the position and prevent Nurmy from advancing to side control.#T2#
Liu gets full guard.
Liu has Nurmy pulled in close to control his posture.
Liu keeping moving, preventing Nurmy from controlling successfully.
Nurmy preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Nurmy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Liu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nurmy shoots in looking for a takedown. Liu tries to sprawl out of it but Nurmy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Liu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nurmy with a poor takedown
and Liu counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Nurmy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liu throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Nurmy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Liu sizes up Nurmy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Liu lands a jab to Nurmy's midsection.
Nurmy fails with the takedown
and Liu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balagot Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liu scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmy looks to clinch
and Liu counters with a left to the body.
Nurmy is breathing heavily.
Liu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Nurmy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nurmy closes the distance but Liu moves to the side
and Liu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #KD2#
Liu drops Nurmy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nurmy looks back up at him and smiles so Liu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Liu cracks Nurmy's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Nurmy slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Liu can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Balagot Liu!
A very excited looking Balagot Liu 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: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 25
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Stew misses with a straight right.
Liu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stew, as that shot connected.
Stew takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Liu is predictable there
and Stew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stew can pounce on him.
Stew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stew attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stew looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beef Stew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stew on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stew.
Liu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stew. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stew has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liu finds it's way round the side to connect with Stew's head.
Stew tries to bum rush Liu with a series of wild strikes but Liu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stew takes one on the button.
Liu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Liu lands an overhand right.#T1#
Stew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Master Chai's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Stew looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stew lands with a shot to the body.
Liu lands a lovely overhand right.
Stew takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Liu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stew throws a nice looking combination but Liu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stew scores with a leg kick.
Stew lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stew is looking to slow Liu down with leg kicks.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Liu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Liu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stew moves away.
Stew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Stew's head back.
Stew ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Stew throws a big shot that misses.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Stew missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Stew moved out of range nicely.
Stew moves out of range of the strikes.
Stew misses the shot to the body.
Stew lands with a shot to the body.
Stew moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
A leg kick checked by Stew.
Stew flicks out a counter leg kick but Liu steps away.
A jab from Liu misses.
Stew appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stew.
Good leg kick by Stew there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stew is looking for the big counter here.
Liu misses with a low kick as Stew jumps back.
Stew shapes to counter with a head kick.#T3#
Liu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stew. That one must have hurt.
Stew throws a sloppy head kick
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
Stew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
A combination from Stew does no damage.
Stew misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Liu counters with a series of strikes. Stew will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stew 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.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick.
Liu throws a body punch but Stew moves out of range.
Stew is looking for the big counter here.
Stew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liu ducks right into an uppercut from Stew.
Stew lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stew scoring well with a low kick there.
Stew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu checks a leg kick.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Stew blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Stew works the jab nicely.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Liu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stew wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stew swings away with a leg kick that misses.#KD#
Liu lands a big head kick that sends Stew tumbling to the mat! Liu takes a step backwards and waves Stew back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Stew is rocked!
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Stew is still on wobbly legs! Can Liu finish him?
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stew seems to have recovered his senses.
Stew misses with a series of wild punches.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Stew's shoulder, as Stew tries to avoid the shot.
Stew ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Liu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Liu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stew is looking to slow Liu down with leg kicks.
Stew slips under a jab from Liu.
A big right from Liu misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Liu misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Liu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stew thuds his right hand into Liu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stew lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Stew is just out of range.
Liu blocks a leg kick.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stew.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stew might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Liu has got the better of the exchanges.
Stew pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liu is out of range and Stew settles back down.
Stew fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stew dips to his left and cracks Liu with an uppercut!
Stew misses with a few strikes there.
Stew throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Liu.
Stew lands a glancing blow to the side of Liu's head.
Liu catches Stew with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stew is looking to score with low kicks.
Stew throws a head kick that misses.
Stew walks into a left hand.
Liu misses the body punch
and Stew makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Stew fails to land with a series of punches.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stew defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Stew tries a head kick but it misses.
Stew looks to land a combination but Liu avoids it well.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Stew will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Stew misses with a head kick.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Stew manages to avoid it.
Stew blocks a leg kick.
Stew avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stew lands a high kick!
Liu feints and then cracks Stew's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stew down.
Stew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Stew looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Stew looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Liu slips under a jab from Stew.#T2#
Stew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stew throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu lands an overhand right.
Stew misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Liu.
Liu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stew. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stew. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu moves out of range of the leg kick from Stew.
Liu avoids the head kick by Stew.
Stew scores with a jab to the jaw.
Liu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stew in his tracks.
Liu throws a good cross that connects.
Liu misses with a hook.
Stew swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Stew avoids the body shot from Liu.
Stew throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Stew lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stew.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Liu checks a leg kick.
Stew misses with a hook.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Stew's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Liu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stew doesn't seem bothered though.
Liu throws a front kick aimed at Stew's knee but Stew avoids it well.
Stew throws out a counter right but Liu avoids it with no problem.
Liu blocks a head kick by Stew.
Liu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Stew swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Liu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stew.
Liu throws a good cross that connects.
Liu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stew connects with a body shot that sends Liu's belly button to the back.
Stew pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Stew slips a straight right by Liu.
Liu throws a body punch but Stew moves out of range.
Stew misses the shot to the body.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stew slips under a jab.
Liu tries to work over Stew's front leg with a kick but Stew checks it.
It seemed like Stew was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stew missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Stew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Stew misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Stew.
Stew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu lands a leg kick that knocks Stew off balance momentarily.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stew.
Stew throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beef Stew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stew misses with a kick to the body.
Stew misses with a hook.
Liu misses with the combination.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Stew on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stew thuds his right hand into Liu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stew scores with a spinning back kick!
Liu misses the body punch
and Stew counters with a right hand to the body.
Liu throws a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Stew misses.
A big left from Liu misses.
Liu looks to land a combination. Stew sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Liu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stew.
A head kick misses from Stew.
Stew clobbers Liu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stew walks into a stiff left hand from Liu.#T1#
Liu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stew is able to avoid easily.
Stew walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Liu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A low kick from Stew is predictable there
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Liu.
Liu throws a front kick aimed at Stew's knee but Stew avoids it well.
Stew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stew moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Stew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Stew finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Stew misses.
Stew walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Liu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stew checks a low kick from Liu.
Stew 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#
Stew throws a lazy uppercut
and Liu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stew thinking.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Stew throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stew throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu looks to land a combination but Stew avoids it well.
Stew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stew.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stew tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stew thuds his right hand into Liu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Liu scoring well with a low kick there.
Stew drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stew moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liu checks the leg kick.
Stew lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Liu at a distance.
Stew tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Liu connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Stew blocks the leg kick.
Stew just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stew takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stew misses with a jab to the body
and Liu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Liu.
Stew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Stew scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stew avoids the head kick by Liu.
Liu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Liu misses with a right hand
and Stew counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stew, right into the meat.
Liu 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!
Stew misses the jab.
Liu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Liu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stew throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
Liu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stew. Stew obviously looking to wear him down.
Stew looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stew throws a wild body kick that Liu sees coming a mile off.
Liu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stew.
Stew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stew throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Stew throws a leg kick but Liu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Liu throws a leg kick but Stew moved away.
Liu thumps Stew with a low kick.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Stew moves away and avoids it.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick from Liu lands but Stew takes it in his stride.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Stew looks to land a body kick but Liu moved away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stew.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balagot Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Liu 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: RapidFC 42
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Liu.
Hudson shoots in and drives through. Liu sprawls well.
Saul Hudson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hudson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liu swivels and escapes.
Liu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Liu lands with a kick to the temple. Hudson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Saul Hudson has been cut.
Hudson fails with the takedown.
Balagot Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Hudson.
Hudson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Hudson is rocked!
Liu lands a nice shot to the body.
Hudson darts in looking for a takedown but Liu gets double underhooks and turns Hudson into the cage.
Hudson's coach down at Tycoon Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hudson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hudson shoots and misses
and Liu counters with a nice leg kick.
Hudson looks winded!
Hudson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Liu counters with a huge left! Hudson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Liu isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hudson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Liu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balagot Liu!
During a confident post fight interview, Balagot Liu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BloodBath Fight Night 1
Date: Jul 14, 2019

#R1#
Liu takes a swing at Zhang's ribcage but misses.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Zhang is out of range.
A nice side step and Zhang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Zhang.
Liu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zhang.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhang blocks a jab.
Zhang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liu checks it well.
Zhang blocks a jab.
Liu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zhang lands a jab to the head.
Zhang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Liu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Zhang ducks down to avoid it.
Zhang 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.
Zhang throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Liu connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Zhang slips the punch.
Liu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zhang throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Zhang lands with a straight right. Liu didn't see that one coming.
Liu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zhang throws a leg kick
and Liu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zhang looks for the body kick but Liu saw that one coming.
Zhang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liu. That did some damage!
Zhang slips a straight right by Liu.
Zhang lands a jab.
Zhang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zhang misses with a straight right.
Zhang has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Liu blocks a jab.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zhang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Zhang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zhang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Liu.
Liu lands with a hook. Zhang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu throws out a loose jab but Zhang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Zhang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zhang motions for Liu to come forward. Zhang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Zhang motions for Liu to come forward. Zhang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Liu takes a swing at Zhang's ribcage but misses.
Zhang looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Liu blocks the leg kick.
Zhang misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Liu to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu scores with a jab to the body.
Zhang throws a leg kick but Liu moved away.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Zhang moved out of range nicely.
Liu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zhang tries a low kick but Liu avoids it.
Zhang is looking to chop away at Liu's legs.
Zhang moves away from the strike by Liu.
Liu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liu swings for the body but Zhang moves out of range.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhang. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zhang swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhang.
Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhang counters with a thumping low kick.
Liu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zhang on the side of the head.
Liu thuds his right hand into Zhang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zhang throws a solid leg kick but Liu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zhang.
A jab from Zhang does it's job there.
Zhang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zhang drops his hands momentarily and Liu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Zhang moves away and avoids it.
Zhang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zhang tries to move into range but Liu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Liu checks a leg kick.
Zhang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liu checks it well.
Liu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhang counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu misses with a right hand
and Zhang counters with an outside leg kick.
Zhang thuds his right hand into Liu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Liu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Liu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Liu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zhang counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Zhang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zhang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Zhang manages to avoid it.
Zhang scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Liu. Those never looked like landing.
Zhang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zhang misses with a low kick.
Liu walks into a straight right hand from Zhang.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Liu jabs Zhang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhang.
Zhang tries a low kick but Liu avoids it.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhang moves away.
Liu blocks a head kick by Zhang.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Zhang uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Liu thuds his right hand into Zhang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Liu 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.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Banma Zhang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Liu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zhang missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Zhang misses.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhang.
A leg kick checked by Liu.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick.
Zhang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu misses the jab.
Zhang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Zhang moved out of range.
Liu digs a good body shot into Zhang's ribs.
Zhang avoids the body shot from Liu.
Zhang missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhang throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Zhang.
Liu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhang manages to avoid it.
Zhang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Banma Zhang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhang scores with a nice right hand.
Zhang slips a straight right by Liu.
Zhang lands a nice hook to Liu's body. Liu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Liu jabs at Zhang's body.
Zhang scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Liu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zhang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Zhang throws the kick towards the body but Liu avoids it.
Liu connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Liu misses
and Zhang counters with an outside leg kick.
Zhang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Liu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhang scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhang throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Zhang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu misses with a hook.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhang looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Zhang tries to land a front kick but Liu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donk. Liu catches Zhang right on the button with a cross.
Zhang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Liu slips a jab from Zhang.
Zhang misses with a straight right.
Zhang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zhang finds it's way round the side to connect with Liu's head.
Zhang cracks Liu with a good jab.
Liu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zhang on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Zhang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhang misses with a hook.
Liu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zhang.
Zhang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zhang throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Liu thuds a left hand into Zhang's body.#T3#
Zhang ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Liu throws a jab when Zhang was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zhang doesn't seem phased though.
Decent striking displayed by Zhang there.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Zhang moved out of range nicely.
Zhang dips to his left and cracks Liu with an uppercut!
Zhang defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Liu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zhang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zhang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zhang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Zhang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch lands to the side of Zhang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zhang defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Zhang tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhang.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target. #T4#
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Zhang lands with an overhand left.
Zhang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zhang looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhang as he connects with a hook.
Zhang scores with a jab to the head.
Liu checks a low kick from Zhang.
A clash of legs there as Liu blocks the low kick.
Zhang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu slips under a jab from Zhang.
Zhang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Zhang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Liu connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Liu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zhang walks into a stiff left hand from Liu.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Banma Zhang 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#
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhang connects with a body shot.
Zhang misses with a low kick as Liu jumps back.
Liu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Liu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Liu throws a right hand that misses
and Zhang finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A big left from Liu misses.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhang moves away from the strike by Liu.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhang was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Zhang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Liu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zhang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
Zhang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu connects with a right hand. Zhang shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu misses with a straight right.
A big left from Liu misses.
Liu misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhang throws out the jab.
Liu blocks a jab.
Zhang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zhang.
Zhang misses with a low kick.
Liu swings widly with a right hand
and Zhang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhang missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Zhang throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Zhang's head but Zhang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Zhang slips the punch.
Zhang throws a front kick aimed at Liu's knee but Liu avoids it well.
Zhang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zhang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zhang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Zhang defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Zhang misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Liu blocks the leg kick.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhang feints a counter leg kick.
Zhang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zhang tries to land a leg kick but Liu saw it coming and moves away.
Zhang misses with a low kick as Liu jumps back.
Zhang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zhang 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.
Zhang throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Zhang moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Liu in his tracks.
Zhang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Zhang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Zhang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhang misses with a low kick.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Liu checks a leg kick.#T3#
Zhang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zhang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Liu connects with a body shot.
Liu throws out a powerful jab.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhang.
Zhang scores with a body shot.
Zhang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zhang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Zhang slips the punch.
Liu connects with a body shot.
Liu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu misses with a body shot.
Liu scores with a shot to the body.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Zhang ducks down to avoid it.
Zhang scores with a leg kick.
Zhang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zhang throws out a powerful jab.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhang sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Zhang throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu misses the jab.
Nice shot by Zhang.
A jab from Liu misses.
Zhang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zhang looks to land a body kick but Liu moved away.
Zhang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Zhang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Liu throws the left hand but Zhang avoids the punch easily.
Zhang slips a jab from Liu.
Zhang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zhang's head backwards.
Zhang slips under a jab.
Liu 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.
Zhang jabs Liu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhang blocks a jab.
Zhang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liu. That did some damage!
Balagot Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhang lands the left hand.
Zhang staying out of range there.
Zhang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

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 Balagot Liu.
Well Zhang 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2019

#R1##TD#
Pax shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Liu is trying to defend but Pax finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pax throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pax landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Pax seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pax seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Liu for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Pax has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pax passes to full mount!
Pax tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pax raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2##SU#
Pax get's back to his feet.#TD#
Liu gets caught flat footed, as Pax shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Liu looking to control.
Pax looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
Pax gets to his feet - Liu follows without any prompting. #T3##CL#
Pax moves into the clinch successfully.
Liu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Liu.
Liu tries to stall but Pax uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Liu trying to control the position but instead, Pax has worked for underhooks and has pushed Liu into the cage.
Liu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pax up against the cage.#TD#
Pax has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Liu uses from the top position.
Pax lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Pax stands and steps away. Liu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Liu scores with a sloppy right hand. Pax should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Saonik Pax has been cut.#TD#
Pax scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pax tries to pass to full mount but Liu defends it.
Liu trying to control from the bottom.
Pax with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Liu wants to control but Pax is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pax looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saonik Pax dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saonik Pax's cut.
That's time! Pax's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Pax shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
Pax decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Liu, up you get!
Pax takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Liu cracks Pax on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Pax falls backwards against the cage. Liu follows up with more strikes that drop Pax to his knees. Liu keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Pax! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balagot Liu!

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