Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: STRIKE! 29
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Kronke.
Kronke misses with a right hand
and Volkanovski counters with a two punch combo.
Volkanovski slips under a jab.
Kronke tries to land a leg kick but Volkanovski saw it coming and moves away.
Volkanovski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski moves away from the strike by Kronke.
Kronke misses with a straight left.
Kronke misses with a head kick.
Volkanovski slips under a jab from Kronke.
Kronke throws a lazy uppercut
and Volkanovski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kronke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkanovski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kronke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blood and Iron Training in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Kronke misses its intended target.
Volkanovski stuns Kronke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No joy there for Volkanovski, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Kronke lands with a slapping head kick.
Eric Kronke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kronke misses with a head kick.
Kronke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkanovski was well out of range. Poor timing from Kronke.
Volkanovski moves out of range as Kronke strikes.
Kronke misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkanovski counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Volkanovski manages to break the clinch.
Kronke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkanovski.
Volkanovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kronke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kronke. Volkanovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kronke misses with a straight right.
Volkanovski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volkanovski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eric Kronke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Volkanovski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kronke.
Volkanovski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronke misses with an uppercut. Volkanovski saw that one coming.
Kronke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kronke throws a body shot but no joy.
Kronke throws a head kick that misses.
Kronke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Volkanovski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volkanovski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Kronke misses.
Volkanovski is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronke misses with an uppercut. Volkanovski saw that one coming.
A jab from Kronke finds it's way through Volkanovski's defenses.
A shot to the liver by Kronke. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Kronke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kronke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volkanovski has time to react.
Volkanovski ducks under a wild hook from Kronke.
Kronke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kronke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Volkanovski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kronke.
Kronke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kronke avoids the head kick by Volkanovski.
Kronke misses the jab.#KD#
Kronke scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Volkanovski to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Kronke away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Volkanovski got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronke throws an overhand right that lands on Volkanovski's shoulder, as Volkanovski tries to avoid the shot.
Volkanovski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kronke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kronke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kronke throws an overhand right that lands on Volkanovski's shoulder, as Volkanovski tries to avoid the shot.
Volkanovski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kronke fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
A slow jab from Kronke misses its intended target.
Donk. Volkanovski catches Kronke right on the button with a cross.
Kronke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Volkanovski checks it well.
Eric Kronke is winning the standup battle so far.
Kronke lands a leg kick that knocks Volkanovski off balance momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Kronke.
Kronke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkanovski can do to turn this around?
Volkanovski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kronke lands a jab to the head.
Kronke misses with a right hand
and Volkanovski counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Kronke misses. #CL2#
Volkanovski clinches up against the cage.
Volkanovski digs a right hand underneath Kronke's ribcage. Kronke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kronke swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Volkanovski manages to break the clinch.
Kronke misses with a hook.#T2#
Volkanovski slips a jab and a cross from Kronke.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kronke!
Kronke misses with an uppercut. Volkanovski saw that one coming.
Kronke misses with a looping left.
Kronke throws a combination that misses
and Volkanovski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kronke misses with an uppercut.
Volkanovski unleashes a big counter combination but Kronke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Volkanovski slips a straight right by Kronke.
Volkanovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kronke throws out the jab.
Kronke misses with a body shot
and Volkanovski counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkanovski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kronke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Volkanovski rushes Kronke and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Kronke will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A good leg kick by Kronke.
Kronke tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkanovski jabs Kronke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kronke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkanovski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kronke 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.
Volkanovski lands with a nice combination. Kronke backs away looking to recover.
Volkanovski ducks under a wild hook from Kronke.
Volkanovski lands with a straight right. Kronke didn't see that one coming.
Kronke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kronke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Volkanovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kronke throws out the jab.
Volkanovski throws a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Kronke as he connects with a hook.
Kronke misses with a combination #CL2#
and Volkanovski counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Volkanovski breaks from the clinch.
Kronke 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.
Kronke throws a body punch but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Kronke misses with a double jab.
Volkanovski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kronke finds it's way round the side to connect with Volkanovski's head.
Kronke misses with a looping left.
Volkanovski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kronke connects with a right hand. Volkanovski shakes it off.#ROC#Volkanovski is rocked!
Kronke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kronke throws a leg kick but Volkanovski checks it.
Volkanovski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kronke will feel that in the morning.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronke misses with a low kick.
Volkanovski throws a right hand that Kronke ducks under and follows up with a left that Kronke also avoids with ease.
Kronke tries to bum rush Volkanovski with a series of wild strikes but Volkanovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkanovski blocks a jab.
Volkanovski loads up on a big right hand but Kronke slips the punch.
Volkanovski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kronke throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Volkanovski moves into the clinch.
Volkanovski blocking some punches.
Volkanovski trying to land knees to the body.
Volkanovski blocks an uppercut.
Volkanovski misses with a knee to the head.
Kronke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A knee to the head by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Volkanovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kronke throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkanovski.
Kronke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

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 Eric Kronke.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kronke, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: STRIKE! 25
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
A nice leg kick from MjÃ¶lnir, right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkanovski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkanovski avoids the body shot from MjÃ¶lnir.
MjÃ¶lnir scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkanovski doesn't seem bothered though.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MjÃ¶lnir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MjÃ¶lnir is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Torsten MjÃ¶lnir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MjÃ¶lnir connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MjÃ¶lnir scores with a three punch combo!
Volkanovski moves in looking to clinch but MjÃ¶lnir pushes him off.
Volkanovski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MjÃ¶lnir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Volkanovski counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkanovski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MjÃ¶lnir manages to avoid it.#CL#
MjÃ¶lnir gets tackled into the cage by Volkanovski. Volkanovski maintains the clinch.
Volkanovski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MjÃ¶lnir avoids it.
Volkanovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by MjÃ¶lnir as Volkanovski tries to tie him up.
MjÃ¶lnir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MjÃ¶lnir throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Volkanovski blocks a body shot from MjÃ¶lnir.
Volkanovski tries to break free but MjÃ¶lnir pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MjÃ¶lnir.
Volkanovski blocking some punches.
Volkanovski lands with a left to the head.
MjÃ¶lnir throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Volkanovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MjÃ¶lnir wants to land a leg kick but Volkanovski is out of range.
Volkanovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MjÃ¶lnir throws a good cross that connects.
MjÃ¶lnir throws a wild body kick that Volkanovski sees coming a mile off.
MjÃ¶lnir keeps the fight on the outside.
MjÃ¶lnir connects with a nice looking jab.
MjÃ¶lnir blocks a head kick by Volkanovski. #KD2#
Volkanovski walks into a big right hand from MjÃ¶lnir and goes down! The referee sends MjÃ¶lnir to a neutral corner as Volkanovski gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#ROC2#Volkanovski is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Volkanovski throws a series of punches but MjÃ¶lnir moves out of range.
It seemed like MjÃ¶lnir was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MjÃ¶lnir.
Volkanovski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as MjÃ¶lnir backs up against the cage.
A big right from Volkanovski misses.
A clash of legs there as MjÃ¶lnir blocks the low kick.
MjÃ¶lnir lands a jab to Volkanovski's midsection.
Volkanovski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab from MjÃ¶lnir.
Volkanovski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volkanovski is breathing heavily.#KD2#
MjÃ¶lnir scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Volkanovski beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Oh Volkanovski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MjÃ¶lnir cracks Volkanovski with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Volkanovski is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Volkanovski is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Volkanovski could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Torsten MjÃ¶lnir!
An out of breath Torsten MjÃ¶lnir thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: STRIKE! 16
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Chai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai wants to land a leg kick but Volkanovski is out of range.
Volkanovski blocks the body kick.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Volkanovski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but Volkanovski seems unphased.
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but Volkanovski seems unphased.
Chai lands a jab.
Chai fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkanovski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Chai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomahawk Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanovski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkanovski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Chai tries a low kick but Volkanovski avoids it.
Volkanovski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chai looks for the body kick but Volkanovski saw that one coming.
Volkanovski replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chai blocks it well.
Chai blocks a leg kick.
Volkanovski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Volkanovski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch.
Chai wants to land a leg kick but Volkanovski is out of range.
Chai connects with a body shot.
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Volkanovski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick. #T2#
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Volkanovski's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Volkanovski works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Chai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Volkanovski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkanovski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Volkanovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai sets himself, and Volkanovski steps forward looking for the clinch! Chai avoids it this time.
Chai throws a hook but Volkanovski avoids it easily.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Volkanovski is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkanovski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volkanovski scrambles back to his feet.
Volkanovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkanovski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomahawk Chai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Volkanovski stuns Chai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Chai.
Tomahawk Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkanovski avoids a kick to the body.
Chai misses with a body kick.
Volkanovski walks into a left hand.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Volkanovski finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chai throws a body punch but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Volkanovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a series of punches but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Volkanovski throws a counter combo.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Volkanovski counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Chai throws a leg kick which misses Volkanovski's front leg but catches the back leg as Volkanovski tries to avoid it.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Volkanovski finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chai lands with a hook. Volkanovski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Chai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkanovski.
Volkanovski misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkanovski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Volkanovski drives through and clinches with Chai against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkanovski.
Volkanovski blocks a body shot from Chai. #BC#
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Volkanovski checks a leg kick.
As Chai backs off Volkanovski throws a huge counter combo but Chai manages to avoid it all.
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chai works the jab nicely.
Chai connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkanovski moves away.
Volkanovski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Volkanovski swinging wildly here.
Volkanovski misses with a jab to the body
and Volkanovski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Volkanovski's shoulder, as Volkanovski tries to avoid the shot.
Tomahawk Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkanovski checks a low kick from Chai.
Chai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Volkanovski tries to clinch
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Volkanovski's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkanovski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick.
Chai sizes up Volkanovski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomahawk Chai 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#
Chai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Volkanovski misses the body punch
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Volkanovski counters with a nice body shot.
Volkanovski slips a jab and a cross from Chai.
Volkanovski is looking for the big counter here.
Chai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Volkanovski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chai lands with a shot to the body.
Volkanovski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkanovski blocks the body kick.
Chai moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVolkanovski.#CL2#
Volkanovski gets a clinch. #BC2#
Volkanovski manages to break the clinch.
Chai misses with a body punch
and Volkanovski counters with a head kick.
Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkanovski.#T1#
Volkanovski misses with a right hand
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
Chai connects with an inside leg kick.
Volkanovski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Volkanovski moved out of range.
Volkanovski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chai throws a one two combo.
Volkanovski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Volkanovski throws a combination that misses
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkanovski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chai is looking to slow Volkanovski down with leg kicks.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chai.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai lands the left hand.
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Volkanovski's belly button to the back.
Volkanovski jabs Chai right on the nose. Chai blinks but takes it well.
Volkanovski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot by Chai.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkanovski.
Chai blocks the body kick.
Chai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Volkanovski just manages to avoid it.
Tomahawk Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chai lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkanovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Chai scores with a jab to the head.
Chai throws a combination. Volkanovski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Volkanovski needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomahawk Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chai, 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomahawk Chai!
A relieved looking Tomahawk Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Waddle takes one to the side of the head.
Waddle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Volkanovski misses with a takedown attempt - Waddle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice body punch from Volkanovski.
Waddle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown but Waddle shows good takedown defense.
Waddle stuffs the takedown.
Garry Waddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Volkanovski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski moves out of range of the strikes.
Waddle looks to throw the jab but Volkanovski is out of range.
Volkanovski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Waddle.#T1#
Waddle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Waddle lands a jab to the nose.
Waddle lands a jab to the head.
Volkanovski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Volkanovski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Waddle. Waddle obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been told by Waddle's head coaches at GAMMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aleksandar Volkanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanovski works Waddle's body with a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Waddle.
Waddle lands with a hook. Volkanovski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waddle. Volkanovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waddle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkanovski moves out of range as Waddle strikes.
As Waddle backs off Volkanovski throws a huge counter combo but Waddle manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Waddle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkanovski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Waddle swivels and escapes.
Volkanovski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Waddle will feel that in the morning.
Volkanovski looks to land a right hand but Waddle moved out of range.
Waddle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volkanovski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Waddle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick lands for Waddle.
Volkanovski slips a jab from Waddle.
Volkanovski wants to counter the offense by Waddle and move into the clinch position.
Volkanovski looks to throw the jab but Waddle is out of range.
Waddle is looking to counter punch.
Volkanovski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Waddle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch.
Waddle throws a shot from downtown. Volkanovski moves away and avoids it.
Waddle misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Volkanovski counters by clinching up.
Volkanovski jumps guard but Waddle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Waddle lands a right hand. #BC2#
Volkanovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski looks for the body kick but Waddle saw that one coming.
Waddle swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkanovski.#CL2#
Volkanovski clinches. #T4#
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Waddle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Volkanovski blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkanovski. #TD2#
Volkanovski decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Volkanovski is looking for a triangle here but Waddle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Volkanovski tries to bench press Waddle off him but Waddle keeps the position. #SU#
Waddle stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Volkanovski scores with a one two! Waddle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkanovski scores with a head kick. Waddle tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Garry Waddle has been cut.
Volkanovski shoots in for a double leg but Waddle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garry Waddle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garry Waddle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Volkanovski or perhaps it was just good defense by Waddle, which made it look bad.
Volkanovski scores with a body shot.
Waddle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Volkanovski.
Waddle tries to counter with a takedown but Volkanovski is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waddle throws a hook but Volkanovski blocks it.
Volkanovski fails with the takedown.
Waddle drops down looking for a counter takedown but Volkanovski sprawls and moves away.
Volkanovski shoots in for a double leg but Waddle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garry Waddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Volkanovski.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Volkanovski blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkanovski! But no joy.
Garry Waddle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Waddle. Beautiful body shot.
Waddle throws a body punch but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Waddle throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Waddle misses.
Volkanovski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Waddle.
Volkanovski looks to land a combination but Waddle avoids it well.
It looked like Waddle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Waddle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Waddle lands with a straight right. Volkanovski didn't see that one coming.
Waddle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Waddle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Volkanovski's head.
Volkanovski darts in looking for a takedown but Waddle gets double underhooks and turns Volkanovski into the cage.
Volkanovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waddle circles away quickly and effectively.
Waddle appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Waddle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkanovski was well out of range. Poor timing from Waddle.
Waddle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkanovski can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waddle throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Waddle moves out of range easily.
Volkanovski doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Waddle to counter with a crisp jab.
Waddle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Volkanovskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Waddle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Volkanovski throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Waddle finds it's target.
Volkanovski misses the jab.
Waddle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Waddle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waddle misses with a wild body shot.
Volkanovski fails with the takedown.
Waddle misses with a few strikes there.
Garry Waddle is winning the standup battle so far.
Waddle throws a lazy uppercut
and Volkanovski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Waddle thinking.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Waddle but Waddle pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Waddle tries to counter with a takedown but Volkanovski is quick to defend against it.
Waddle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Waddle walks into a left hand.
Volkanovski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Waddle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waddle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkanovski.
Waddle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Volkanovski is breathing heavily.
Waddle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garry Waddle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Garry Waddle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Waddle throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkanovski drops his hands momentarily and Waddle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Waddle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Waddle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkanovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waddle circles away quickly and effectively.
Waddle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Waddle looks to land a left hand but Volkanovski moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Volkanovski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Waddle misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski looks to land a right hand but Waddle moved out of range.
A punch combination from Volkanovski misses.
Volkanovski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Waddle misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Waddle blocks the low kick.
Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waddle.
Volkanovski avoids the body shot from Waddle.
Waddle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Waddle scores with a kick to the body.
Volkanovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Waddle ducks under a wild hook from Volkanovski.
Waddle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Waddle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Volkanovski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Waddle.
Waddle thuds his right hand into Volkanovski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Garry Waddle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Waddle throws out a loose jab but Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkanovski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Waddle scores with a jab to the body.
Waddle lands a right hook to the body.
Volkanovski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Volkanovski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkanovski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Waddle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Waddle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Volkanovski throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Waddle lands a jab.
Volkanovski throws a nice looking combination but Waddle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Volkanovski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Waddle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Volkanovski fails with a takedown attempt.
Waddle keeps the fight on the outside.
Waddle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkanovski.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Waddle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Volkanovski takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Waddle misses its intended target.
Waddle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Volkanovski looks to throw a body kick
enabling Waddle to counter with a crisp jab.
Waddle is looking to slow Volkanovski down with leg kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Waddle lands a nice looking body kick.
Volkanovski misses with a low kick.
Waddle feinted with a counter takedown.
Waddle avoids a punch combination nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WVT 224: Seanoa v Anderson 2
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkanovski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alexandrov as he avoids it easily.
Volkanovski misses with a body kick.
Alexandrov feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Alexandrov tries to keep at a distance but Volkanovski has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Alexandrov pulls Volkanovski into guard.
Volkanovski stops Alexandrov from standing up.
Volkanovski forces his way into half guard.
Volkanovski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alexandrov! #SUB#
Volkanovski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alexandrov is surviving well by controlling Volkanovski's body position as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alexandrov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Volkanovski.
Alexandrov wants to hold on but Volkanovski pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkanovski with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T1#
Alexandrov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Volkanovski throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Volkanovski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alexandrov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Volkanovski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alexandrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Volkanovski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Volkanovski is working for a guillotine from mount but Alexandrov frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Alexandrov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Volkanovski. #T2#
Alexandrov wants to control but Volkanovski is having none of it.
Alexandrov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Volkanovski looking to control but Alexandrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alexandrov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Alexandrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Volkanovski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alexandrov is looking to escape.
Alexandrov gets back to half guard.#T3#
Alexandrov is doing well to control the position and prevent Volkanovski from advancing to side control.
Alexandrov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #ES2#
Alexandrov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volkanovski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkanovski lands a head kick. Alexandrov smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.#TD#
Volkanovski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alexandrov uses from the top position. #SUB#
Volkanovski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexandrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Volkanovski is tightening it up a little... Alexandrov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Alexandrov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Alexandrov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Volkanovski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aleksandar Volkanovski!
A very excited looking Aleksandar Volkanovski 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: WVT 211: Mathieu v Kok
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
Crawley misses with an uppercut.
Volkanovski throws the kick towards the body but Crawley avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Volkanovski. Crawley shrugs it off though.
Crawley is looking to clinch.
It looked like Volkanovski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Crawley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Aleksandar Volkanovski has been cut.
Volkanovski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Volkanovski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Volkanovski looking to throw knees to the head but Crawley is blocking nicely.
Crawley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Crawley tries to work over Volkanovski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but Crawley won't allow it.
Volkanovski controlling the action here for a moment.
Crawley is leaning against Volkanovski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Volkanovski with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawley swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##BC2#
Crawley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkanovski misses with a double jab
and Crawley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crawley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volkanovski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Volkanovski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volkanovski takes a swing at Crawley's ribcage but misses.
Volkanovski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volkanovski misses with a two punch combination.
Crawley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Volkanovski slips a jab from Crawley.
Crawley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkanovski. #T2#
Volkanovski tries to bum rush Crawley with a series of wild strikes but Crawley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Volkanovski. Those never looked like landing.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crawley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Volkanovski has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Crawley breaks the clinch.
Crawley with a nice calf kick.
Volkanovski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crawley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Volkanovski somewhat.
Crawley throws a fast counter high kick but Volkanovski manages to duck under it in time.
Crawley lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Crawley fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crawley enables Volkanovski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crawley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Volkanovski wants to pass the guard but Crawley is keeping the position.
Volkanovski wanted to stand there but Crawley had control of the position.
Crawley wants to stand but Volkanovski is controlling the position.
Volkanovski tries to free his leg and advance position but Crawley is retaining full guard.
Crawley is looking to stand up but Volkanovski isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Volkanovski looking to pass the guard.
Volkanovski prevents Crawley from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Volkanovski slips a straight right by Crawley.
Volkanovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crawley jabs at Volkanovski's body.
Volkanovski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crawley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crawley throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkanovski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crawley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkanovski manages to avoid it.
Volkanovski throws a combination that misses
and Crawley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Crawley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Volkanovski's cut.
That's time! Volkanovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Crawley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crawley cracks Volkanovski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Volkanovski walks into a straight right hand from Crawley.
Volkanovski staying out of range there.#CL#
Volkanovski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Volkanovski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crawley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Volkanovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawley moves away.
Nice jab there from Crawley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski throws a series of punches but Crawley avoids them all with ease.
Crawley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkanovski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crawley.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aleksandar Volkanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawley moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Volkanovski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Crawley lands with a straight right. Volkanovski didn't see that one coming.
Crawley wants to clinch but Volkanovski slips to the side
and Volkanovski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volkanovski misses with a kick to the body.
Volkanovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Crawley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkanovski walks into a stiff left hand from Crawley.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crawley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Volkanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkanovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Billy Crawley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Crawley cracks Volkanovski with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Volkanovski looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Crawley finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Billy Crawley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Crawley slips a straight right by Volkanovski.
Crawley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Volkanovski gets tackled into the cage by Crawley. Crawley maintains the clinch.
Crawley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Crawley breaks the clinch.
Volkanovski lands a really nice looking cross but Crawley seems unphased.
Volkanovski moves away from the strike by Crawley.
An inside leg kick lands from Crawley.
Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crawley.
Volkanovski throws a head kick but Crawley moves out of range.
Crawley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Crawley moves out of range easily.
Volkanovski moves out of range of the body kick.
Volkanovski misses with a few strikes there.
Crawley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkanovski paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Volkanovski lands a right hook to the body.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crawley avoids the head kick by Volkanovski.
Crawley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crawley wants to clinch.
Volkanovski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crawley connects with a crisp jab.
Volkanovski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volkanovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkanovski misses with a combination
and Crawley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Volkanovski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crawley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkanovski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice straight punches there by Crawley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crawley.
Crawley throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Volkanovski crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Billy Crawley!
A relieved looking Billy Crawley 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: WVT 200: Le Franc v Johnson
Date: Dec 22, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fraiberg. Volkanovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkanovski ducks under a wild hook from Fraiberg.#KD#
Volkanovski lands a left and a right that send Fraiberg crashing to the mat, dazed. Volkanovski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Michael Fraiberg has been cut.
Volkanovski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fraiberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#Fraiberg is rocked!
Fraiberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkanovski.
Fraiberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkanovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkanovski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fraiberg defends well and Volkanovski ends up having to push Fraiberg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Volkanovski looking for a takedown. #T1#
Volkanovski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fraiberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkanovski tries a body shot but Fraiberg blocks it. #TD#
Volkanovski has hold of one of Fraiberg's legs. Fraiberg is fighting the takedown attempt but Volkanovski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fraiberg wants to get back to his feet but Volkanovski passes into half guard. #REVB#
Fraiberg is looking to escape.
Well, if Volkanovski 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.
Fraiberg is trying to stand back up but Volkanovski is controlling him #ES2#
Fraiberg pushes Volkanovski off and gets back to his feet.
Volkanovski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fraiberg counters with a straight right hand.
Fraiberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
As Volkanovski backs off Fraiberg throws a huge counter combo but Volkanovski manages to avoid it all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkanovski works Fraiberg's body with a nice hook.
Fraiberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Volkanovski throws a one two combo.
Fraiberg lunges at Volkanovski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Volkanovski's hand.
Volkanovski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Volkanovski throws a right and a left that Fraiberg avoids nicely.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
Fraiberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Fraiberg tries to keep at a distance but Volkanovski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fraiberg lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Fraiberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Good body shot from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Volkanovski manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Fraiberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Volkanovski jumps guard but Fraiberg stands there with Volkanovski around his waist. Volkanovski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Volkanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fraiberg.
Fraiberg is leaning against Volkanovski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Volkanovski missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Fraiberg fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski trying to land knees to the body.
Fraiberg misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but Fraiberg won't allow it.
Volkanovski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Volkanovski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Volkanovski fails to land.
Volkanovski has Fraiberg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fraiberg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Fraiberg.
Volkanovski prevents a body shot from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch.
Volkanovski throws a hook to the side of Fraiberg's head but Fraiberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fraiberg! But no joy.
Aleksandar Volkanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanovski swinging wildly here.
Volkanovski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fraiberg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Volkanovski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 Aleksandar Volkanovski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Fraiberg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Volkanovski is looking to land body kicks.
Volkanovski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volkanovski misses with a straight left.
Volkanovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkanovski lunges at Fraiberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fraiberg's hand.
Fraiberg throws the kick towards the body but Volkanovski avoids it.#CL#
Volkanovski has closed the distance and engaged Fraiberg in a clinch.
Fraiberg lands with a right to the head.
Fraiberg's coach down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fraiberg's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fraiberg.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fraiberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fraiberg misses with a body punch.
A short right from Fraiberg on the inside.
Volkanovski is trying to stall.
Volkanovski jumps guard but Fraiberg stands there with Volkanovski around his waist. Volkanovski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Volkanovski fails to land. #T1#
Fraiberg lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Volkanovski breaks from the clinch.
Fraiberg throws a big shot that misses.
Volkanovski misses with a double jab
and Fraiberg counters with a solid body kick.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fraiberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fraiberg staying out of range there.
Fraiberg avoids the head kick by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Fraiberg moves out of range easily.
Volkanovski is looking to land body kicks.
Fraiberg dodges the punch combination from Volkanovski.
Fraiberg is trying to counter with his kicks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T2#
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
Fraiberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkanovski.
Fraiberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fraiberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fraiberg pushes Volkanovski away with a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fraiberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkanovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski misses with a wild body shot.
Volkanovski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fraiberg clobbers Volkanovski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Volkanovski throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkanovski lands a nice hook to Fraiberg's body. Fraiberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fraiberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fraiberg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Volkanovski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg looks to throw a body kick
and Volkanovski counters with a low kick, right behind Fraiberg 's knee.
Volkanovski fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Volkanovski throws a series of punches but Fraiberg avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Fraiberg. That snapped Volkanovski's head back.
Some wild striking there from Fraiberg.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkanovski misses the target.
Fraiberg throws a lazy right hand but Volkanovski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkanovski with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fraiberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fraiberg throws a nice looking combination but Volkanovski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Fraiberg.
It looked like Volkanovski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volkanovski.
Fraiberg thinks about the counter body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Fraiberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Fraiberg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Fraiberg connects with a body shot.
Volkanovski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Volkanovski misses its target.
Volkanovski takes a swing at Fraiberg's ribcage but misses.
Volkanovski throws a right and a left that Fraiberg avoids nicely.
Volkanovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Fraiberg moves out of range easily.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volkanovski blocks a jab.
As Fraiberg looks to move away, Volkanovski throws a big counter combo but Fraiberg just gets out of the way.
Good shot there by Volkanovski.#T1#
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Fraiberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fraiberg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sloppy strikes from Volkanovski. Those never looked like landing.
Volkanovski slips a jab from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Volkanovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkanovski throws a series of punches but Fraiberg moves out of range.
Fraiberg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkanovski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses
and Fraiberg finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Fraiberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkanovski throwing a counter right hand but Fraiberg manages to avoid it.
Fraiberg throws a leg kick but Volkanovski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Fraiberg.
Volkanovski misses with a wild combination.
Fraiberg misses with an uppercut. Volkanovski saw that one coming.
Fraiberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fraiberg moves out of range as Volkanovski strikes.
Volkanovski moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFraiberg.
Volkanovski tries to land a front kick but Fraiberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fraiberg lands with a nice body kick.
Volkanovski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Volkanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Fraiberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Fraiberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Volkanovski is trying to force a seperation but Fraiberg has the dominant position.
Fraiberg misses with a punch to the body.
Volkanovski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Volkanovski blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Volkanovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Volkanovski tries to keep at a distance but Fraiberg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fraiberg misses with some punches.
Volkanovski tries to break free but Fraiberg pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Fraiberg tries a body shot but Volkanovski blocks it.
Fraiberg misses with some punches.
Volkanovski connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries to land knees in the clinch but Fraiberg avoids the damage to the body.
Fraiberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Volkanovski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fraiberg walks away with a smile on his face. Volkanovski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fraiberg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkanovski scores with a nice head shot.
Fraiberg is looking to land body kicks.
Fraiberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fraiberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Fraiberg.
I think Fraiberg 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: WVT 186: Oliva v Zakharov
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Van Den Born throws a nice looking combination but Volkanovski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Volkanovski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanovski with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Volkanovski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Den Born connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Den Born misses with a left hand
and Volkanovski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Van Den Born takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Decent striking displayed by Volkanovski there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Den Born slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Den Born. Volkanovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkanovski steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Van Den Born displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkanovski throws out the jab.
Volkanovski works Van Den Born's body with a nice hook.
Van Den Born misses with a series of wild punches.
Volkanovski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Volkanovski throws a head kick but Van Den Born moves out of range.
Volkanovski lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Van Den Born clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Van Den Born tries a body shot but Volkanovski blocks it.
Van Den Born lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Volkanovski manages to break the clinch.
Van Den Born throws a big shot that misses.
Volkanovski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Volkanovski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Volkanovski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Van Den Born if he has to take too many more of those.
Volkanovski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Van Den Born takes a step back to recover.
Volkanovski takes a swing at Van Den Born's ribcage but misses.
Van Den Born looks to land a right hand but Volkanovski moved out of range.
Van Den Born tries to clinch up.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Volkanovski finds it's way through Van Den Born's defenses.
Volkanovski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Den Born counters with a straight right hand.
Volkanovski staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkanovski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Den Born.#T2#
Van Den Born slips a jab and a cross from Volkanovski.
Van Den Born is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Volkanovski.
Van Den Born tests Volkanovski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Volkanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkanovski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkanovski ducks under a wild hook from Van Den Born.#CL2#
Volkanovski takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Volkanovski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Den Born lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick.
Ko Van Den Born is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Den Born misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Den Born as he connects with a hook.
Volkanovski jabs Van Den Born to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Volkanovski defending well as Van Den Born loads up on a big left hand.
Van Den Born is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Volkanovski takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Volkanovski thows a body kick. Van Den Born tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Den Born misses with a hook.
Van Den Born throws a looping overhand right but Volkanovski ducks down to avoid it.
Van Den Born swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkanovski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Den Born keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Den Born avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkanovski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Volkanovski throws a body punch but Van Den Born moves out of range.
Volkanovski moves out of range as Van Den Born strikes.
Volkanovski misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Van Den Born rather than just go for the knockout.
Volkanovski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Volkanovski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Den Born.#T4#
Volkanovski moves out of range as Van Den Born strikes.
Van Den Born throws a hook but Volkanovski avoids it easily.
Volkanovski swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Van Den Born holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Den Born is looking to control Volkanovski's arms but Volkanovski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Den Born has his back to the cage.
Volkanovski is looking to control Van Den Born's arms but Van Den Born gets an underhook and turns him. Now Volkanovski has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Van Den Born fails to land.
Van Den Born works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Volkanovski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Den Born smiles and moves away.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Van Den Born misses its intended target.
Volkanovski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Den Born fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Volkanovski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Den Born scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkanovski doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Den Born scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick.
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 Ko Van Den Born will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ko Van Den Born's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Volkanovski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkanovski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Den Born closes the distance looking to clinch
and Volkanovski counters with a straight right hand.
Volkanovski lands with a hook. Van Den Born tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Volkanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Van Den Born misses.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Volkanovski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Den Born doesn't seem phased though.
Aleksandar Volkanovski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Den Born throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Born swings widly with a right hand
and Volkanovski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Van Den Born is having none of it.
Van Den Born takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
Volkanovski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkanovski there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Van Den Born looks to land a combination but Volkanovski avoids it well.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Den Born throws a sloppy body shot
and Volkanovski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Van Den Born looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Den Born circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkanovski shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Den Born tries to sprawl out of it but Volkanovski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Den Born manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Volkanovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Den Born throws out the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volkanovski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Den Born has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Den Born and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Volkanovski dodges the punch combination from Van Den Born.
A slow jab from Van Den Born misses its intended target.
Van Den Born connects with the punch.
Volkanovski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Den Born lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Van Den Born tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkanovski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkanovski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Den Born.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Volkanovski has closed the distance and engaged Van Den Born in a clinch.
Volkanovski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Den Born.
Van Den Born works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Den Born swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Den Born creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Volkanovski as Van Den Born tries to tie him up.
Van Den Born swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Den Born stalling in the clinch but Volkanovski improves position.
Volkanovski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Den Born fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Volkanovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Den Born moves away.
Van Den Born throws a series of punches but Volkanovski avoids them all with ease.
Volkanovski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Van Den Born.
Volkanovski slips under a jab.
Van Den Born throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkanovski counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkanovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Van Den Born moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Volkanovski. That's going to slow Van Den Born down.
Van Den Born blocks a jab.
Volkanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Den Born circles away.
Volkanovski staying out of range there.
Volkanovski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Den Born moves away from the strike by Volkanovski.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Volkanovski moves away and avoids it.
Volkanovski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Van Den Born takes a step back to recover.
Van Den Born cracks Volkanovski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Van Den Born connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Volkanovski's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkanovski dips to his left and cracks Van Den Born with an uppercut!
Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Volkanovski.
Van Den Born throws a right hand that Volkanovski ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkanovski also avoids with ease.
Volkanovski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Den Born slips under a jab.
Van Den Born swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Den Born throws a right hand that Volkanovski ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkanovski also avoids with ease.
A head kick by Volkanovski misses
enabling Van Den Born to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Den Born tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Den Born takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Den Born with a jab.
Volkanovski swings for the body but Van Den Born moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Volkanovski.
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 Ko Van Den Born will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ko Van Den Born's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Volkanovski.
Van Den Born will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
Van Den Born throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Den Born throws a hook to the side of Volkanovski's head but Volkanovski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Den Born ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkanovski moves away.
Nice body kick from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski needs to keep his hands up - Van Den Born had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Volkanovski clinches up with Van Den Born and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Den Born working aggressively here.
Van Den Born misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Den Born lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Den Born has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Den Born is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Van Den Born lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ko Van Den Born has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Den Born prevents Volkanovski from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Van Den Born lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Volkanovski tries to break free but Van Den Born pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van Den Born takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Volkanovski jumps guard.
Volkanovski has his hands on Van Den Born's head, controlling the position.
Van Den Born controlling from the top position.
Van Den Born throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Den Born tries to stand but Volkanovski is controlling from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Volkanovski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Den Born doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Den Born manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Volkanovski looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Van Den Born has picked Volkanovski up and slammed him! Volkanovski can't keep hold of the triangle and Van Den Born manages to pass to side control!
Volkanovski wants to control but Van Den Born postures up.
Volkanovski is looking for a sweep.
Van Den Born lands a nice forearm strike.
Van Den Born wants to control but Volkanovski is keeping him busy.
Volkanovski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Volkanovski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Den Born is trying to move to mount but Volkanovski reverses beautifully and ends up in Van Den Born's guard.
Volkanovski pushing down on Van Den Born's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Volkanovski wants to get back to his feet.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Van Den Born is pressing down on Volkanovski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Volkanovski trying to move into half guard but instead Van Den Born has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Van Den Born engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Den Born'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 fight!
Ko Van Den Born showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Den Born, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: WVT 177: Anderson v Seanoa
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Volkanovski slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Volkanovski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Volkanovski. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Volkanovski has knocked Miranda down with a huge combo! Volkanovski steps away and waves a wobbly Miranda back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.
Bruno Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Miranda darts in and lands a nice 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!
Volkanovski trying to hold on to Miranda's head to control him but Miranda postures up.
Volkanovski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Volkanovski has control of Miranda's left arm, preventing Miranda from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Volkanovski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miranda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miranda chips away with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Miranda'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.#T1##SUB2#
Volkanovski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miranda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Volkanovski has his foot on Miranda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miranda works his way back into a safe position though.
Miranda forces his way into half guard.
Volkanovski is trying to get back to full guard.
Miranda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miranda trying to control from half guard but Volkanovski is working away. #SUB#
Miranda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Volkanovski is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Volkanovski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Volkanovski trying to control here.
Miranda is controlling the pace.
Volkanovski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miranda is looking to take a break and control but Volkanovski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Miranda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Volkanovski is trying to maintain the position but Miranda is very close to passing his half guard.
Miranda controlling the action here.
Volkanovski taking some punishment here, with Miranda in his half guard.
Miranda is trying to control the action in half guard but Volkanovski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miranda trying to pass the guard but Volkanovski defending well.
Volkanovski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miranda lands a couple of elbows.
Volkanovski wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Miranda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Volkanovski tries to bench press Miranda off him but Miranda keeps the position.
Miranda scores with a couple of short elbows.
Miranda is looking to take a break and control but Volkanovski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volkanovski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miranda's best efforts.
Miranda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Volkanovski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Volkanovski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkanovski is trying to stand back up but Miranda is controlling him
Miranda is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Volkanovski looking for subs off his back but Miranda has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aleksandar Volkanovski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
That's time! Miranda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Volkanovski misses with a double jab #CL#
and Miranda counters by moving into the clinch.
Miranda is working for takedown but Volkanovski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miranda is looking for a takedown.
Volkanovski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miranda gets through Volkanovski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Volkanovski pulls guard effortlessly.
Miranda works over Volkanovski with some ground and pound from guard.
Miranda is in close to Volkanovski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miranda wants to control from the top but Volkanovski keeps moving. #SUB2#
Volkanovski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda trying to control but Volkanovski is working from the bottom.
Miranda looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Miranda cracks Volkanovski with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Volkanovski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miranda landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Volkanovski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Volkanovski working for a triangle but Miranda defends it easily.
Miranda trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkanovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Volkanovski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miranda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miranda lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Volkanovski working for a triangle but Miranda defends it easily.
Bruno Miranda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miranda passes Volkanovski's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Volkanovski looking for submissions off his back.
Miranda frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Miranda is landing with some decent strikes but Volkanovski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Volkanovski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miranda landing punches.
Miranda dominating with strikes here.
Miranda with shots to the head and body - Volkanovski looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Miranda connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Volkanovski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Volkanovski takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Miranda's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Miranda!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno Miranda thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 163: Siale v Matikainen
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
A punch combination from Volkanovski misses.
Fraiberg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Volkanovski counters with a series of strikes. Fraiberg will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circling - Fraiberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkanovski moves out of range of the strikes.
Fraiberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkanovski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Volkanovski cracks a nice hook into Fraiberg's ribs.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Fraiberg moves out of range easily.
Fraiberg replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Volkanovski blocks it well.#CL#
Volkanovski drives through and clinches with Fraiberg against the cage.
Volkanovski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fraiberg pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been informed that Fraiberg has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A big left from Volkanovski misses.
A big right from Fraiberg misses.
Volkanovski throws a counter high kick but Fraiberg was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fraiberg gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Volkanovski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fraiberg scores with a jab. Volkanovski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fraiberg takes one to the chin there.
Volkanovski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Volkanovski wants to clinch.
Michael Fraiberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fraiberg throws a body kick that misses.
Volkanovski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fraiberg scores with the left hand. Volkanovski knows he should have avoided that one.
Fraiberg is looking to land body kicks.
Volkanovski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski throws a right and a left that Fraiberg avoids nicely.
Volkanovski wants to clinch up but Fraiberg keeps it at a distance.
Volkanovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Volkanovski rushes Fraiberg and presses him up against the cage.
Volkanovski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Volkanovski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fraiberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Volkanovski blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Fraiberg.
Volkanovski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fraiberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fraiberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but Fraiberg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Volkanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkanovski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fraiberg has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Volkanovski pulls guard. #SU2#
Fraiberg stands up from Volkanovski's guard - Fraiberg perhaps looking for a knockout.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkanovski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick.
Fraiberg lands a leg kick that knocks Volkanovski off balance momentarily.#T3#
Donk. Fraiberg catches Volkanovski right on the button with a cross.
Fraiberg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries to bum rush Fraiberg with a series of wild strikes but Fraiberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkanovski misses with a two punch combination.
Fraiberg thuds his shin into the meat of Volkanovski's side.
Volkanovski is breathing heavily.
Fraiberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fraiberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volkanovski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fraiberg.
A big left from Fraiberg misses.
Fraiberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkanovski tries to clinch there but Fraiberg circles away.
Volkanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fraiberg scores with a sloppy right hand. Volkanovski should have avoided that one. #T4#
Fraiberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands a right hook to the body.
Fraiberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Fraiberg blocks a head kick by Volkanovski.
It seemed like Fraiberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fraiberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkanovski sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Volkanovski gets a double leg takedown into Fraiberg's guard.
Fraiberg wants to stand but Volkanovski is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fraiberg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Volkanovski pushing down on Fraiberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fraiberg is in trouble now - Volkanovski has advanced to mount! #SU#
Volkanovski get's back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Volkanovski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Volkanovski connects with a leg kick.
Volkanovski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fraiberg keeps Volkanovski at a distance using the push kick.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fraiberg throws a hook but Volkanovski avoids it easily.
Volkanovski closes the distance but Fraiberg moves to the side
and Fraiberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Volkanovski thinking.
Fraiberg looks to land a left hand but Volkanovski moved out of range nicely.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkanovski moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski jabs Fraiberg right on the nose. Fraiberg blinks but takes it well.
Fraiberg checks a leg kick.
Volkanovski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fraiberg.
Volkanovski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Volkanovski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fraiberg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fraiberg misses with an uppercut. Volkanovski saw that one coming.
Volkanovski tried to counter with a leg kick but Fraiberg avoided it.
Fraiberg misses with a head kick.
Volkanovski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fraiberg.
Fraiberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkanovski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fraiberg misses with a two punch combination.
Volkanovski avoids a kick to the body. #KD#
Volkanovski lands a big head kick that sends Fraiberg tumbling to the mat! Volkanovski takes a step backwards and waves Fraiberg back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Fraiberg is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fraiberg looks to land a left hand but Volkanovski moved out of range nicely.
Fraiberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Volkanovski finish him?
Fraiberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fraiberg throws a shot from downtown. Volkanovski moves away and avoids it.
Volkanovski wants to clinch.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Fraiberg misses the target.
Fraiberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Fraiberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volkanovski.
Fraiberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Volkanovski misses.
Fraiberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fraiberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fraiberg! But no joy.
Fraiberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fraiberg plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fraiberg avoids the head kick by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski misses with a low kick as Fraiberg jumps back.
Fraiberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkanovski wants to clinch up but Fraiberg keeps it at a distance.
Volkanovski lands a leg kick that knocks Fraiberg off balance momentarily.
Volkanovski slips under a jab.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Volkanovski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fraiberg misses with a double jab.
A combination from Volkanovski does no damage.
Fraiberg misses the jab.
Fraiberg takes a swing at Volkanovski's ribcage but misses.
Volkanovski looks to land a body kick but Fraiberg moved away.
Fraiberg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Crunch! Fraiberg slams his shin into Volkanovski's torso.
Volkanovski lands a nice hook to Fraiberg's body. Fraiberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fraiberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Volkanovski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fraiberg! But no joy.
Fraiberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Volkanovski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fraiberg, as that shot connected.
Fraiberg lets loose with a powerful body kick. Volkanovski will feel that in the morning.
Fraiberg walks forward, straight into a front kick from Volkanovski.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fraiberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Volkanovski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Volkanovski.
Volkanovski fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fraiberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski throws a series of punches but Fraiberg avoids them all with ease.
Crunch! Fraiberg slams his shin into Volkanovski's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkanovski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Volkanovski misses with a takedown attempt - Fraiberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Fraiberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab by Fraiberg.
Volkanovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick
and Fraiberg counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fraiberg misses with a hook
and Volkanovski counters with a left to the body.
Volkanovski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fraiberg avoids the body shot from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski feints and then cracks Fraiberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fraiberg down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fraiberg takes a kick to the side of the head.
Volkanovski avoids the head kick by Fraiberg.
Fraiberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkanovski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Volkanovski scores with a four punch combination!
A telegraphed right hand from Fraiberg misses the target.
Volkanovski defending well as Fraiberg loads up on a big left hand.
Fraiberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkanovski manages to avoid it.
Volkanovski throwing a counter right hand but Fraiberg manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Fraiberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volkanovski doesn't seem phased though.
Fraiberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Fraiberg throws a jab when Volkanovski was well out of range.
Volkanovski fails with a takedown attempt.
Volkanovski blocks the body kick.
Volkanovski throws a looping overhand right but Fraiberg ducks down to avoid it.
Volkanovski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkanovski fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Volkanovski wants to clinch up but Fraiberg keeps it at a distance.
Volkanovski 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 Fraiberg misses its intended target.
Volkanovski staying out of range there.
Fraiberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Fraiberg lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fraiberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volkanovski cracks Fraiberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fraiberg fakes the leg kick and cracks Volkanovski in the body.
Volkanovski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fraiberg throws the left hand but Volkanovski avoids the punch easily.
Fraiberg looks to land a right hand but Volkanovski moved out of range.
Volkanovski moves away from the strike by Fraiberg.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Fraiberg moves out of range easily. #T3#
Volkanovski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Volkanovski lands the left hand.
Volkanovski connects with a looping right hand.
Volkanovski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fraiberg lands with a kick to the ribs.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fraiberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fraiberg throws a combination. Volkanovski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice sprawl there from Fraiberg as Volkanovski shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Volkanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkanovski walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fraiberg throws a body punch but Volkanovski moves out of range. #T4#
Fraiberg misses with a hook.
Fraiberg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fraiberg ducks right into an uppercut from Volkanovski.
The crowd cheers as Volkanovski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fraiberg doesn't seem phased though.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that Fraiberg semi-blocks.
Volkanovski slips under a jab from Fraiberg.
Volkanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fraiberg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fraiberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fraiberg throws a body punch but Volkanovski moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Volkanovski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fraiberg. Volkanovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fraiberg fakes the leg kick and cracks Volkanovski in the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Fraiberg.
I think Fraiberg 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: C201: Ji Woo vs Benedetti
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volkanovski's sensitive parts.
Volkanovski moves out of range of the leg kick from Hopkins.#CL2#
Volkanovski drives through and clinches with Hopkins against the cage. #TD2#
Volkanovski jumps guard and drags Hopkins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hopkins won't allow Volkanovski to get back to his feet.
Volkanovski pulls Hopkins in close to his closed guard and prevents Hopkins from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Volkanovski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hopkins defends it easily.#SUB2#
Volkanovski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins wants to get up but he can't break Volkanovski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Volkanovski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Volkanovski looking for a guillotine here but Hopkins defends easily. #SUB2#
Volkanovski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hopkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Volkanovski on the ground.
Hopkins wants to stand but Volkanovski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hopkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Volkanovski working a defensive guard here.
Volkanovski wants to sweep here but Hopkins controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Hopkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Volkanovski working a defensive guard but Hopkins manages to pass into side control anyway. #T3#
Volkanovski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hopkins off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Volkanovski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Volkanovski controls the action.#SUB2#
Hopkins is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hopkins wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Volkanovski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Well, with Volkanovski on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hopkins is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Volkanovski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins trying to control the position but Volkanovski manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkanovski has good solid back control here.
Hopkins wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Volkanovski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Volkanovski misses with a few strikes there.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Hopkins throws a front kick aimed at Volkanovski's knee but Volkanovski avoids it well.
Volkanovski ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Nice shot by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Volkanovski checks it.
Hopkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volkanovski throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volkanovski.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkanovski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Volkanovski misses the jab.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up but Hopkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Volkanovski just manages to avoid it.
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but Volkanovski checks it.
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volkanovski doesn't seem phased though.
Volkanovski gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkanovski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hopkins has time to react.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hopkins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Volkanovski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Volkanovski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hopkins with a nice calf kick.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkanovski misses with a body kick.
Volkanovski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Volkanovski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Volkanovski saw that one coming.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Volkanovski.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopkins scores with a jab.
Volkanovski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Volkanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Hopkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkanovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Hopkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Hopkins throws a hook but Volkanovski blocks it.
Giuseppe Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick from Volkanovski lands but Hopkins takes it in his stride.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Volkanovski.
Hopkins 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.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkanovski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Volkanovski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopkins circles away.
Volkanovski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Volkanovski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Volkanovski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins misses with a left hand
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Volkanovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Giuseppe Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Hopkins finds it's way through Volkanovski's defenses.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up.
Volkanovski checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a low kick as Volkanovski jumps back.#CL2#
Volkanovski has closed the distance and engaged Hopkins in a clinch.
Volkanovski tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Volkanovski back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski trying to land knees to the body.
Hopkins is working Volkanovski over against the cage.
Volkanovski is breathing heavily.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but Hopkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkanovski's elbow.
Hopkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Volkanovski pulls Hopkins into guard.
Volkanovski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Hopkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Volkanovski, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins scores with a nice right hand.
Hopkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkanovski doesn't seem bothered though.
Volkanovski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
and Volkanovski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hopkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopkins. That snapped Volkanovski's head back.
Hopkins throws a hook but Volkanovski avoids it easily.
Hopkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Hopkins dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkanovski. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins throws a hook but Volkanovski blocks it.
Hopkins wants to land a leg kick but Volkanovski is out of range.
Hopkins moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVolkanovski.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Volkanovski moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
A head kick by Volkanovski misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Volkanovski walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkanovski throws out the jab.
Hopkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Volkanovski just manages to avoid it.
Hopkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Hopkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Volkanovski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Volkanovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Giuseppe Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanovski misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Volkanovski blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Volkanovski moves away from the strike by Hopkins. #T1#
Hopkins tests Volkanovski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hopkins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Volkanovski checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Volkanovski moves out of range easily.
Volkanovski connects with a leg kick.
A combination from Volkanovski does no damage.
As Volkanovski backs away, Hopkins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hopkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkanovski. Volkanovski obviously looking to wear him down.
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volkanovski's sensitive parts.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Volkanovski's leg. Volkanovski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but Volkanovski moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
Volkanovski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Volkanovski keeps Hopkins at a distance using the push kick.
Volkanovski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Volkanovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volkanovski.
Hopkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkanovski. Volkanovski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Volkanovski.
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hopkins 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.
Volkanovski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkanovski scores with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Volkanovski checks a leg kick.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Volkanovski saw that one coming.
Volkanovski throws a right and a left that Hopkins avoids nicely.
Hopkins blocks the body kick.
Hopkins 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.
Decent striking displayed by Hopkins there.#T3#
Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Hopkins wants to slow Volkanovski down by chopping away at his legs.
Hopkins throws a hook but Volkanovski blocks it.
Volkanovski thinks about the counter body kick.
Volkanovski lands a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkanovski. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkanovski throws a push kick but Hopkins slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
Hopkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Volkanovski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkanovski.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the head.
Volkanovski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Volkanovski saw that one coming.
Volkanovski gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Volkanovski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Volkanovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkanovski.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopkins cracks Volkanovski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.
Volkanovski throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Volkanovski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Volkanovski misses with a series of wild punches.
Volkanovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volkanovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Volkanovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Volkanovski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkanovski down.
Volkanovski misses with a body shot.
Volkanovski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hopkins 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: C174: Kahn vs Williams
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Volkanovski!
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Volkanovski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Volkanovski misses with a body shot.
Kersikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Volkanovski is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kersikov is looking to slow Volkanovski down with leg kicks.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkanovski.
Kersikov cracks a nice hook into Volkanovski's ribs.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Volkanovski moved away.#CL#
Volkanovski takes the fight into the clinch.
Kersikov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Volkanovski up against the cage.
Kersikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Volkanovski gets an underhook and turns Kersikov into the cage.#T1#
Volkanovski trying to stall but Kersikov improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for Volkanovski.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Volkanovski can't get the takedown.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch but Volkanovski improves position.
Our sources have told us that Volkanovski has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but Kersikov holds him up against the cage and eventually Volkanovski drops back down to his feet.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but Kersikov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Volkanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Volkanovski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkanovski looks to clinch
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Volkanovski wants to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Volkanovski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkanovski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkanovski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Volkanovski misses with a straight left.
Volkanovski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kersikov backs up against the cage.
Volkanovski thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Boyka Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Volkanovski moved away.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Volkanovski ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Volkanovski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up.
Kersikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice combination there by Volkanovski.
Aleksandar Volkanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Volkanovski gets a clinch.
Volkanovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkanovski jumps guard but Kersikov stands there with Volkanovski around his waist. Volkanovski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kersikov stalling against the cage.
Volkanovski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kersikov misses with the head strike. #T4#
Volkanovski is trying to break free.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Kersikov prevents Volkanovski from breaking the clinch.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volkanovski lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike.
Kersikov has Volkanovski pressed against the cage, preventing Volkanovski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kersikov slowing the pace effectively.
Volkanovski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
Volkanovski leaning against his opponent.
Kersikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volkanovski is defending well for now.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkanovski slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkanovski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boyka Kersikov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Volkanovski avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov throws a hook but Volkanovski avoids it easily.
Volkanovski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kersikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Volkanovski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick by Volkanovski misses
and Kersikov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Volkanovski is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good shot there by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Volkanovski throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkanovski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkanovski moves away.
Kersikov connects with a right hand. Volkanovski shakes it off.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkanovski counters with a series of strikes. Kersikov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kersikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkanovski circles away quickly and effectively.
Volkanovski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Volkanovski avoids it.
Volkanovski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Volkanovski looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.#T2#
Volkanovski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkanovski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the head.
Volkanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Volkanovski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Kersikov responds with a good body kick, but Volkanovski manages to step out the way in time.
Kersikov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Volkanovski back to the cage. Kersikov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Boyka Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Volkanovski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Volkanovski is wise to it.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Volkanovski avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Volkanovski's body.#CL#
Volkanovski takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Volkanovski trying to land knees to the body.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back 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!
Volkanovski misses with a leg kick.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Volkanovski avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Volkanovski slaps the foot to one side.
Volkanovski throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Volkanovski's knee momentarily.#TD#
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Kersikov has his feet on Volkanovski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkanovski.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. Volkanovski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Boyka Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Volkanovski tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Volkanovski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volkanovski misses with a looping left.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Volkanovski misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Volkanovski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
A shot to the body from Kersikov misses
and Volkanovski counters with a three punch combo that has Kersikov backing up. Kersikov nods at Volkanovski to acknowledge the strikes.
Kersikov jabs at Volkanovski's body.
Volkanovski closes the distance and clinches up with Kersikov, looking for a takedown. Volkanovski pushes Kersikov against the cage but Kersikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Volkanovski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkanovski. Volkanovski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Volkanovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkanovski.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov lands a nice shot that snaps Volkanovski's head back.
Volkanovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Volkanovski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Volkanovski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov with a nice cross.#T2#
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Volkanovski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Volkanovski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the body from Volkanovski misses
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kersikov tests Volkanovski's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Volkanovski is rocked!
Volkanovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Volkanovski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volkanovski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Volkanovski seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Volkanovski.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkanovski moves away.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Kersikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Volkanovski avoids it with no problem.
Volkanovski throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Kersikov drops Volkanovski with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Volkanovski looks back up at him and smiles so Kersikov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Volkanovski.
Some wild striking there from Volkanovski.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Volkanovski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kersikov. That one must have hurt.
Volkanovski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Kersikov swinging wildly here.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Volkanovski didn't see that one coming.
Volkanovski ducks right into an uppercut from Kersikov.
Volkanovski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C168: White vs Farfan
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Volkanovski scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkanovski.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Volkanovski misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with a three punch combo that has Volkanovski backing up. Volkanovski nods at Kersikov to acknowledge the strikes.
Volkanovski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Volkanovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Despite the aggression on Kersikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Volkanovski looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Volkanovski delivers a nice body kick.
Volkanovski throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Volkanovski blocks it well.
Volkanovski blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Volkanovski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Volkanovski moves out of range easily.
Volkanovski tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Kersikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Volkanovski avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov throws a right hand that Volkanovski ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkanovski also avoids with ease.
Volkanovski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aleksandar Volkanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkanovski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Volkanovski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov tries to bum rush Volkanovski with a series of wild strikes but Volkanovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkanovski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkanovski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kersikov.
Volkanovski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Volkanovski throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Kersikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Volkanovski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
A jab from Kersikov finds it's way through Volkanovski's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkanovski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kersikov pushes Volkanovski away with a front kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski wants to clinch.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Kersikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Volkanovski with an uppercut!
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Volkanovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kersikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch.
And Kersikov responds with a good body kick, but Volkanovski manages to step out the way in time.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Volkanovski throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Volkanovski misses with a few strikes there.
Volkanovski misses with a body shot. #T4#
Volkanovski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Volkanovski lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
Volkanovski blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkanovski ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Boyka Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Volkanovski.
Nice shot by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up.
Kersikov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Volkanovski blocks it well.
Volkanovski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Volkanovski moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Volkanovski lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
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 Aleksandar Volkanovski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Volkanovski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands with a slapping head kick.
Kersikov misses with a two punch combination.
Volkanovski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kersikov is looking for the big counter here.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkanovski scores with a jab to the head.
Boyka Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Kersikov throws a right hand that Volkanovski ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkanovski also avoids with ease.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkanovski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Volkanovski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Volkanovski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Volkanovski. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volkanovski scores with a spinning back kick!
Volkanovski misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Volkanovski scores with a push kick.
Volkanovski connects with a body shot that sends Kersikov's belly button to the back.#T2#
Volkanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Volkanovski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Volkanovski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkanovski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Volkanovski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volkanovski misses with a straight left.
Kersikov is looking to slow Volkanovski down with leg kicks.
Volkanovski is looking to wear down Kersikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Volkanovski moved out of range.
Volkanovski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kersikov takes a swing at Volkanovski's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Volkanovski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkanovski.
Volkanovski wants to clinch.
Kersikov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Volkanovski misses with a looping left.
Volkanovski scores with a three punch combo!
Volkanovski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kersikov throws a right hand that Volkanovski ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkanovski also avoids with ease.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Volkanovski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Volkanovski scores with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Volkanovski misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Volkanovski saw that one coming.
Volkanovski slips a jab and a cross from Kersikov.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkanovski throws a wild body kick that Kersikov sees coming a mile off.
Kersikov throws a hook but Volkanovski blocks it.
Kersikov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Volkanovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Volkanovski closes the distance but Kersikov moves to the side
and Kersikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Volkanovski 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Volkanovski swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Kersikov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Volkanovski misses.
Volkanovski throws a body kick that misses
and Kersikov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Volkanovski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Kersikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Volkanovski finds it's way round the side to connect with Kersikov's head.
Volkanovski throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkanovski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Volkanovski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kersikov throws a nice looking combination but Volkanovski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kersikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Volkanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Volkanovski.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Volkanovski throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Volkanovski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov takes a swing at Volkanovski's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Volkanovski lands with a kick to the temple. Kersikov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Volkanovski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volkanovski throws a combination that misses
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Volkanovski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch combination from Kersikov misses.
It looks like Volkanovski has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL#
Volkanovski clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kersikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kersikov keeps control of Volkanovski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Volkanovski tries to break the clinch but Kersikov is controlling the position.
Volkanovski misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov lands a left hand.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Volkanovski can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Volkanovski is trying to break the clinch but Kersikov is controlling him.#BC2#
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Volkanovski avoids them all with ease.
Volkanovski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Volkanovski avoids it.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkanovski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Volkanovski misses with a wild body shot.
As Volkanovski backs off Kersikov throws a huge counter combo but Volkanovski manages to avoid it all.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Volkanovski's head but Volkanovski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkanovski fails with a takedown attempt.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volkanovski just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkanovski lands with a nice combination. Kersikov backs away looking to recover.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Volkanovski avoids it.
Volkanovski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkanovski with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boyka Kersikov.
I think Volkanovski 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: BB 92 - Allu vs Keji
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Volkanovski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Eriksson's head.#CUT#It looks like Sven Eriksson has been cut.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Eriksson moves out of range easily. #TD#
Volkanovski shoots in and bounces Eriksson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Eriksson pushes Volkanovski off and gets back to his feet.
Eriksson throws a chopping leg kick but Volkanovski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Volkanovski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eriksson takes a step back to recover.
Volkanovski ducks under a wild hook from Eriksson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkanovski misses the shot to the body.
Eriksson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Volkanovski.
Eriksson dodges the punch combination from Volkanovski.
Eriksson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Eriksson throws a hook but Volkanovski blocks it.
Volkanovski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eriksson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Volkanovski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkanovski. Eriksson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eriksson throws a big counter head kick but Volkanovski avoids it with no problem.
Volkanovski lands with a good body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Volkanovski.
Decent striking displayed by Eriksson there.#CL#
Volkanovski moves into the clinch.
Volkanovski blocks an uppercut.
Eriksson gets through Volkanovski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2##TD#
Volkanovski jumps guard and drags Eriksson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Volkanovski is looking for a triangle but Eriksson pushes his legs off easily.
Volkanovski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Volkanovski seems keen to control Eriksson's posture.#SUB#
Volkanovski looking for a guillotine here but Eriksson defends easily. #SUB#
Volkanovski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Volkanovski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Volkanovski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eriksson is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkanovski controls Eriksson momentarily but Eriksson frees himself.
Volkanovski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Volkanovski is trying to control the position but Eriksson postures up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Volkanovski wants to sweep here but Eriksson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Volkanovski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Volkanovski is looking for a triangle but Eriksson pushes his legs off easily.
Eriksson controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Volkanovski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Eriksson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Volkanovski moves into the clinch successfully.
Eriksson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Eriksson misses with the head strike. #BC#
Volkanovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eriksson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volkanovski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Volkanovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eriksson! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Volkanovski has closed the distance and engaged Eriksson in a clinch. #BC2#
Eriksson manages to break the clinch.
Volkanovski lands a leg kick that knocks Eriksson off balance momentarily.#T1##CL#
Volkanovski takes the fight into the clinch.
Eriksson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eriksson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkanovski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski wants to get back to striking at distance but Eriksson won't allow it. #TD#
Volkanovski jumps into guard, dragging Eriksson to the mat.
Volkanovski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eriksson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Volkanovski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eriksson defends it easily.
Eriksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volkanovski is keeping the position for now.
Aleksandar Volkanovski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Volkanovski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eriksson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Volkanovski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Eriksson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Eriksson 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.#SUB#
Volkanovski working for submissions but it's allowed Eriksson to get to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Volkanovski looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Eriksson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Volkanovski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Volkanovski tries to hold on but Eriksson pushes him away.
Volkanovski regains half guard.
Eriksson tries to stand and escape but Volkanovski is controlling the position. #SUB#
Volkanovski looking for submissions off his back.
Eriksson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Volkanovski is looking to control Eriksson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Volkanovski avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eriksson controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Volkanovski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sven Eriksson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Volkanovski scores with the left hand. Eriksson knows he should have avoided that one.
Volkanovski tries to land a front kick but Eriksson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Volkanovski. Those never looked like landing.
Eriksson throws out a counter right but Volkanovski avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Volkanovski.#CL#
Volkanovski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eriksson.
Our sources have told us that Volkanovski has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Volkanovski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Eriksson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Eriksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eriksson thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Volkanovski's corner calls for a 1-2. Volkanovski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Volkanovski closes the distance and pushes Eriksson back into the cage.
Eriksson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Volkanovski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Volkanovski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Eriksson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Volkanovski has Eriksson in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Volkanovski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eriksson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Eriksson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2##SUB#
Eriksson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Volkanovski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eriksson has managed to get both his arms back between Volkanovski's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Eriksson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Volkanovski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eriksson has managed to get both his arms back between Volkanovski's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Eriksson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Eriksson lands with a right hand. #T3#
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick
and Volkanovski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eriksson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkanovski was well out of range. Poor timing from Eriksson.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkanovski misses the target.
Eriksson slips a jab and a cross from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Volkanovski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Eriksson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eriksson lands a left hand.
Volkanovski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eriksson avoids it.
Volkanovski wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkanovski.
Eriksson gets through Volkanovski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Volkanovski trying to land knees to the body.
Volkanovski takes a shot to the head.
Eriksson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eriksson lands with a right to the head.
Eriksson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Volkanovski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Eriksson can turn it around.
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#
Eriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eriksson. Eriksson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eriksson avoids the head kick by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Eriksson moves into the clinch.
Eriksson misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Eriksson.
Still in the clinch, Eriksson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Eriksson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eriksson lands with a right to the head.
Eriksson lands a left hand.
Eriksson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sven Eriksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Eriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Volkanovski 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandar Volkanovski!
Our winner, Aleksandar Volkanovski, 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: BB 82 - Adam vs Nakagawa
Date: Nov 08, 2022

#R1#
Volkanovski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses.
Volkanovski is looking to land body kicks.
Patterson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Patterson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Volkanovski counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Jerricho Patterson has been cut.
Patterson avoids a kick to the body.
Volkanovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patterson throws a sloppy head kick and Volkanovski moves out of range easily.
Volkanovski throws out a powerful jab.
Patterson lunges at Volkanovski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Volkanovski's hand.
Patterson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Volkanovski scores with a decent looking hook.
Volkanovski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkanovski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Volkanovski 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.
Volkanovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Patterson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Volkanovski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Patterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Patterson checks a low kick from Volkanovski.
Patterson takes a swing at Volkanovski's ribcage but misses.
Patterson misses with a head kick.
Patterson misses with an uppercut.
Volkanovski cracks Patterson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Patterson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Patterson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Patterson avoids a kick to the body.
Volkanovski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkanovski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Patterson.
Volkanovski ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Volkanovski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jerricho Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson scores with a jab to the head.
Patterson throws a head kick but Volkanovski moves out of range. #T2#
Patterson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Volkanovski misses with an uppercut
and Patterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Patterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patterson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Volkanovski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patterson. That did some damage!
Volkanovski looks to land a body kick but Patterson moved away.#CL2#
Volkanovski takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Volkanovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Patterson moves out of range easily.
Volkanovski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#Jerricho Patterson's cut is getting worse.
Volkanovski loads up on a big right hand but Patterson slips the punch.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses.
Patterson tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
A good leg kick by Patterson.
Volkanovski works over Patterson's head and body with a nice combination.
Volkanovski blocks a jab.
Patterson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Volkanovskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Patterson throws a right hand that Volkanovski ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkanovski also avoids with ease.
Volkanovski scores with a push kick.
Patterson throws a jab when Volkanovski was well out of range.
Patterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Patterson.
Patterson avoids the head kick by Volkanovski.
Patterson lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkanovski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Patterson throws a head kick but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Volkanovski lands with an uppercut that bounces Patterson off the cage and back into range.
Volkanovski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Patterson throws a body kick that misses
letting Volkanovski counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Patterson is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Volkanovski. That's going to slow Patterson down.
Oh Patterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkanovski shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Patterson takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Volkanovski sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Patterson bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksandar Volkanovski!
After winning the bout, Aleksandar Volkanovski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 188
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Volkanovski looks to land a left hand but Beckham Jr moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Beckham Jr misses its intended target.
Beckham Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Volkanovski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Volkanovski lands a head kick. Beckham Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Beaudell Beckham Jr has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkanovski.
A slow jab from Volkanovski misses its intended target.
Volkanovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkanovski ducks under a wild hook from Beckham Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkanovski! But no joy.
Volkanovski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckham Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Volkanovski misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski misses with a double jab
and Beckham Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Beckham Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beckham Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkanovski.
Volkanovski misses with a body kick.
Beckham Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkanovski is just out of range.#CL2#
Volkanovski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Volkanovski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beckham Jr lands a body shot. #BC2#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch.
Beckham Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkanovski circles away quickly and effectively.
Volkanovski takes one to the side of the head.
Volkanovski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beckham Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkanovski misses with a few strikes there.
Volkanovski slips under a jab.#T2#
Beckham Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Volkanovski jabs Beckham Jr right on the nose. Beckham Jr blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkanovski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beckham Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beckham Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Volkanovski ducks right into an uppercut from Beckham Jr.
Volkanovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkanovski moves in looking to clinch but Beckham Jr pushes him off.
Beckham Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Beckham Jr misses with a body shot.
Volkanovski feints a counter leg kick.
Beckham Jr tests Volkanovski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick.
Volkanovski tries to bum rush Beckham Jr with a series of wild strikes but Beckham Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkanovski throws a low kick, looking for Beckham Jr's leg but Beckham Jr calmly moves out of range.
Volkanovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beckham Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Volkanovski should have avoided that one. #T3#
Beckham Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Beckham Jr lands.
Volkanovski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkanovski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beckham Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Beaudell Beckham Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beckham Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Volkanovski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkanovski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Volkanovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beckham Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Beckham Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Beckham Jr tests Volkanovski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beckham Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Beckham Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Volkanovski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volkanovski lands with a straight right. Beckham Jr didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beckham Jr looks to land a left hand but Volkanovski moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Volkanovski throws a leg kick but Beckham Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beckham Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up
and Beckham Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Beckham Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beckham Jr misses with the combination.
Volkanovski's corner calls for a 1-2. Volkanovski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Volkanovski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beckham Jr momentarily.
Beckham Jr misses the jab.
Volkanovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beckham Jr throws out the jab.
Beckham Jr misses with a hook. Volkanovski ducked under it nicely.
Volkanovski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beckham Jr manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beaudell Beckham Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beaudell Beckham Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beckham Jr.
Volkanovski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Volkanovski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beckham Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beaudell Beckham Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Beckham Jr looks to land a right hand but Volkanovski moved out of range.
Beaudell Beckham Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanovski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Donk. Beckham Jr catches Volkanovski right on the button with a cross.
Beckham Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Beckham Jr looks to land a right hand but Volkanovski moved out of range.
A jab from Beckham Jr finds it's way through Volkanovski's defenses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beckham Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Volkanovski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beckham Jr throws a looping overhand right but Volkanovski ducks down to avoid it.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Volkanovski! #T1#
Beckham Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beckham Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beckham Jr stuffs the takedown.
Volkanovski misses with a hook.
Volkanovski throws a leg kick that misses.
Volkanovski slips a jab and a cross from Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Beckham Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Beckham Jr moves out of range easily.
Beckham Jr is looking to counter punch.
Volkanovski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Volkanovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beckham Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beckham Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkanovski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Volkanovski throws a right and a left that Beckham Jr avoids nicely.
Beckham Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Volkanovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beckham Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkanovski.
A big right from Volkanovski misses.
Beckham Jr throws a front kick aimed at Volkanovski's knee but Volkanovski avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
Beckham Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkanovski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beckham Jr throws a nice looking combination but Volkanovski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beckham Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Beckham Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Beckham Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volkanovski connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Beckham Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Volkanovski throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkanovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beckham Jr.
Volkanovski walks into a stiff left hand from Beckham Jr.
Volkanovski slips a straight right by Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beckham Jr. That's going to slow Volkanovski down.
Volkanovski misses with a hook.
Beckham Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkanovski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beckham Jr thinking.
Beckham Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick
and Volkanovski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick from Volkanovski lands but Beckham Jr takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkanovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beckham Jr moves away.
Volkanovski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Beckham Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Volkanovski counters with a three punch combo that has Beckham Jr backing up. Beckham Jr nods at Volkanovski to acknowledge the strikes.
Volkanovski throws the kick towards the body but Beckham Jr avoids it.
Volkanovski throws a nice looking combination but Beckham Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beckham Jr looks to land a combination but Volkanovski avoids it well.
Beckham Jr misses with a wild combination.
Beckham Jr works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aleksandar Volkanovski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Beaudell Beckham Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Beckham Jr.
Volkanovski lands a right hook to the body.
Volkanovski shoots in but no luck this time.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
Beckham Jr missing with a left hand there. Volkanovski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beckham Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses
and Beckham Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Volkanovski looks to land a combination. Beckham Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckham Jr blocks a head kick by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volkanovski takes a swing at Beckham Jr's ribcage but misses.
Volkanovski throws a lazy right hand but Beckham Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beckham Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beckham Jr misses with a hook.#T1#
Volkanovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beckham Jr moves away.
Beckham Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Volkanovski throws a head kick but Beckham Jr moves out of range.
Beckham Jr lands with a straight right. Volkanovski didn't see that one coming.
Volkanovski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beckham Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Beckham Jr throws a lazy right hand but Volkanovski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkanovski slips a straight right by Beckham Jr.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick.
Beckham Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkanovski.
A counter left hand to the body from Beckham Jr misses its target.
Beckham Jr looks to land a combination but Volkanovski avoids it well.
Beckham Jr tries to bum rush Volkanovski with a series of wild strikes but Volkanovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beckham Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Volkanovski momentarily.
Beckham Jr checks the leg kick.#T2#
Volkanovski looks to land a combination but Beckham Jr avoids it well.
Volkanovski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Beckham Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volkanovski flicks out a counter leg kick but Beckham Jr steps away.
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!
Volkanovski misses with a two punch combination.
Volkanovski blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Volkanovski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Volkanovski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch but Beckham Jr is avoiding it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beckham Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
A punch lands to the side of Volkanovski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beckham Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Beckham Jr is having none of it. #T3##CL2#
Volkanovski clinches up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Beckham Jr.
Volkanovski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beckham Jr blocks a body shot from Volkanovski.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Volkanovski can't break the clinch. #BC#
Beckham Jr breaks the clinch.
Beckham Jr scores with a jab. Volkanovski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Volkanovski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beckham Jr.
Volkanovski throws a head kick but Beckham Jr moves out of range.
Volkanovski throws a lazy body kick
and Beckham Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beckham Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Beckham Jr cracks Volkanovski with a good jab.
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beckham Jr throws a shot from downtown. Volkanovski moves away and avoids it.
Volkanovski throws a hook but Beckham Jr blocks it.
Beckham Jr throws a big counter combination but Volkanovski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Volkanovski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beckham Jr can pounce on him.
Beckham Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beckham Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Beckham Jr tries to bum rush Volkanovski with a series of wild strikes but Volkanovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkanovski misses with a hook.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beckham Jr throws a shot from downtown. Volkanovski moves away and avoids it.
Beckham Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkanovski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beckham Jr connects with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beaudell Beckham Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beckham Jr 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beaudell Beckham Jr!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 173
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1##TD#
Volkanovski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Volkanovski slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Volkanovski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nogueira misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski is taking a breather. Nogueira 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.
Volkanovski wants to free his trapped foot but Nogueira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Volkanovski prevents Nogueira from improving his position.#T1#
Volkanovski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep. Volkanovski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volkanovski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU#
Volkanovski postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nogueira to stand up.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkanovski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Volkanovski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nogueira s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Volkanovski misses with a hook.
Volkanovski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LAFC Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson Nogueira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
A big right from Volkanovski misses.
Volkanovski dives in for a single leg takedown but Nogueira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nogueira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#BC#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nogueira 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.
Volkanovski swats away the attempt to clinch by Nogueira .
Volkanovski lands the left hand.
A combination from Volkanovski does no damage.
Nogueira wants to clinch up but Volkanovski keeps it at a distance.
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkanovski misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Nogueira has closed the distance and engaged Volkanovski in a clinch. #T3#
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but Nogueira won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Volkanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nogueira .
Nogueira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nogueira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Volkanovski.
Nogueira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nogueira obliges.
Volkanovski is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nogueira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nogueira lands a knee to the body.
Nogueira pushes off an throws an elbow but Volkanovski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nogueira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nogueira scores with a shot to the side of Volkanovski's head.
Nogueira trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Volkanovski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volkanovski jumps guard but Nogueira stands there with Volkanovski around his waist. Volkanovski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nogueira .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkanovski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Volkanovski dodges an elbow strike from Nogueira .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nogueira .
Nogueira lands a knee to the body.
Nogueira misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Nogueira lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Aleksandar Volkanovski has been cut.
Nogueira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Volkanovski blocks an elbow strike from Nogueira .
Nogueira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nogueira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nogueira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nogueira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkanovskis head. #BC#
Volkanovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nogueira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nogueira wants to clinch.
Nogueira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nogueira with a hook.#CL2#
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Nogueira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Volkanovski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Volkanovski lands an overhand right.
Nogueira is looking to clinch.
Volkanovski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nogueira lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Nogueira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson Nogueira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nogueira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkanovski or not.
Volkanovski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nogueira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volkanovski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees to the body from Nogueira .
Nogueira lands with a light punch inside.
Nogueira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Nogueira lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nogueira can't find room to land a body shot as Volkanovski controls the action.
Nogueira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch.
Nogueira lands a big head kick that sends Volkanovski to the canvas! Nogueira follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Nogueira !

Event: CFC 502
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Fitzsimmons is looking to land body kicks.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzsimmons as he jumps to the side.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Volkanovski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons digs a good body shot into Volkanovski's ribs.
Fitzsimmons avoids the head kick by Volkanovski.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkanovski moves away.
Volkanovski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Volkanovski checks a leg kick. #CL#
Volkanovski rushes Fitzsimmons and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Volkanovski avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkanovski.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Volkanovski breaks from the clinch.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick. #T1#
Fitzsimmons misses the body punch
and Volkanovski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Volkanovski slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkanovski misses the target.
Fitzsimmons jabs Volkanovski right on the nose. Volkanovski blinks but takes it well.
Volkanovski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Volkanovski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LAFC Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Volkanovski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volkanovski blocks the body kick.
Fitzsimmons's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fitzsimmons's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fitzsimmons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkanovski is defended easily by Fitzsimmons.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick
and Fitzsimmons counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick but Volkanovski moves out of range.
It looked like Volkanovski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Volkanovski rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Volkanovski's hands.
Sol Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzsimmons lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fitzsimmons lands with an overhand left.
Fitzsimmons stuffs the takedown attempt from Volkanovski. Volkanovski gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Volkanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands with a straight right. Volkanovski didn't see that one coming.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Volkanovski moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Volkanovski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fitzsimmons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Volkanovski misses with an uppercut.
Volkanovski throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons. #T3#
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons lets loose with a powerful body kick. Volkanovski will feel that in the morning.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Volkanovski saw that one coming.
Volkanovski throws a series of punches but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Volkanovski moves away and avoids it.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Volkanovski avoids it easily.
Volkanovski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fitzsimmons just manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Volkanovski misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target. #T4#
Volkanovski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkanovski doesn't seem bothered though.
Volkanovski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volkanovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkanovski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Volkanovski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fitzsimmons is trying to defend but Volkanovski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Volkanovski trying to pass the guard but Fitzsimmons defending well.
Volkanovski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fitzsimmons tries to roll over but Volkanovski keeps him under control.
Fitzsimmons is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Volkanovski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Volkanovski's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons thuds his right hand into Volkanovski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Volkanovski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left and a right from Volkanovski both land. Nice combination.
Fitzsimmons jabs Volkanovski right on the nose. Volkanovski blinks but takes it well.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Fitzsimmons does it's job there.
Fitzsimmons misses the body punch #KD#
and Volkanovski counters with a crisp one two that drops Fitzsimmons! Volkanovski thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fitzsimmons to his feet! Fitzsimmons is in big trouble!#ROC#Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkanovski was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Volkanovski finish him?
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkanovski was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.#T1#
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Volkanovski counters with a crisp one two that drops Fitzsimmons! Volkanovski thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fitzsimmons to his feet! Fitzsimmons is in big trouble!
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Volkanovski's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Volkanovski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Volkanovski fails with a takedown attempt.
Volkanovski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski cracks Fitzsimmons with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fitzsimmons connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a head kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands a head kick. Fitzsimmons smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fitzsimmons tests Volkanovski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Volkanovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Volkanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Fitzsimmons checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fitzsimmons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fitzsimmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Volkanovski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkanovski is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons with a nice calf kick.
Fitzsimmons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Volkanovski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Volkanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkanovski drops his hands momentarily and Fitzsimmons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons cracks a nice hook into Volkanovski's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Volkanovski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Volkanovski throws a head kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Volkanovski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Volkanovski slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Fitzsimmons darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkanovski counters with a left and a right that stings Fitzsimmons.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the head.
Volkanovski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands momentarily and Volkanovski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Volkanovski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons thuds a left hand into Volkanovski's body.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkanovski throws a combination that misses
enabling Fitzsimmons to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons stuns Volkanovski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Volkanovski checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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#
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkanovski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fitzsimmons really felt that one!
Volkanovski throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick.
Volkanovski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkanovski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Volkanovski blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Fitzsimmons finds it's way through Volkanovski's defenses.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzsimmons thuds his right hand into Volkanovski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Volkanovski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons wants to control but Volkanovski is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Volkanovski is trying to control. Fitzsimmons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fitzsimmons tries to roll over but Volkanovski keeps him under control.#SU#
Volkanovski gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Volkanovski moves into the clinch.
Volkanovski prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Volkanovski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC#
Volkanovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkanovski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Volkanovski thinks about countering with a head kick.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that Fitzsimmons semi-blocks.
Fitzsimmons stuffs the takedown attempt from Volkanovski. Volkanovski gets slowly back to his feet.
Volkanovski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkanovski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzsimmons is fending him off so far but Volkanovski persists. Nope, Fitzsimmons circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkanovski moves away.
Volkanovski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fitzsimmons lands with an overhand left.
A shot to the body from Fitzsimmons misses
and Volkanovski counters with a head kick. That will keep Fitzsimmons thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Volkanovski fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Volkanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Volkanovski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick as Volkanovski jumps back.
Some wild striking there from Volkanovski.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkanovski is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons with a nice cross.
Fitzsimmons connects with a crisp jab.
Volkanovski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Volkanovski throws a lazy head kick
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons with a jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses.
Volkanovski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sol Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkanovski is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick from Volkanovski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Volkanovski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkanovski shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitzsimmons tries to sprawl out of it but Volkanovski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitzsimmons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkanovski was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Good shot there by Fitzsimmons.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkanovski avoids the head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons digs a good hook to Volkanovski's body.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkanovski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sol Fitzsimmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fitzsimmons 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sol Fitzsimmons!
Our winner, Sol Fitzsimmons, 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: CFC 494: IsMore v Inarritu 2
Date: Jun 22, 2022

#R1#
Picogram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Volkanovski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Volkanovski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Picogram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Volkanovski or perhaps it was just good defense by Picogram, which made it look bad.
Picogram misses with a straight left.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkanovski shoots and misses
and Picogram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jonny Picogram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Volkanovski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram loads up on a big right hand but Volkanovski slips the punch.
Volkanovski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Volkanovski lands with a good body shot.
Picogram moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Picogram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Volkanovski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Picogram backs up against the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Picogram!
Picogram lands a jab to the head.
Volkanovski staying out of range there.
Volkanovski looks for a takedown but Picogram sprawls well.
Picogram swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volkanovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkanovski moves out of range as Picogram strikes.
Volkanovski 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.
Volkanovski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Volkanovski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Picogram misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkanovski lands with a nice body punch.
Picogram throws an overhand right that lands on Volkanovski's shoulder, as Volkanovski tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Volkanovski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
Picogram appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Volkanovski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Picogram doesn't seem bothered though.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that Picogram semi-blocks.
Picogram moves out of range of the body kick.
Picogram blocks a head kick by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picogram.#T3#
Picogram scores with a decent looking hook.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkanovski throws a head kick but Picogram moves out of range.
Picogram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkanovski wants to counter the offense by Picogram and move into the clinch position.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Volkanovski.
Picogram throws a shot from downtown. Volkanovski moves away and avoids it.
Volkanovski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Picogram lands an overhand right.
Volkanovski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Picogram pinned against the cage. Picogram gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Volkanovski throws a push kick but Picogram slaps the foot to one side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Volkanovski!
Picogram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkanovski.
Picogram fails with the takedown.
Picogram is breathing heavily.
Picogram throws a looping overhand right but Volkanovski ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Volkanovski coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picogram throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkanovski counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Picogram.
Picogram missing with a left hand there. Volkanovski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picogram misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aleksandar Volkanovski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Picogram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##KD2#
Volkanovski lands a big head kick that sends Picogram tumbling to the mat! Volkanovski takes a step backwards and waves Picogram back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Picogram is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jonny Picogram has been cut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Picogram might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkanovski is defended easily by Picogram.
Oh Picogram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Volkanovski - that's a beauty! Picogram is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Volkanovski can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aleksandar Volkanovski!
After winning the bout, Aleksandar Volkanovski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 486: Spence v McFly
Date: May 25, 2022

#R1#
Volkanovski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Finau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Finau finds it's way through Volkanovski's defenses.
Volkanovski slips under a jab from Finau.
Nice body kick there by Finau.
Volkanovski misses with a low kick.
Finau catches Volkanovski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Finau looks to land a left hand but Volkanovski moved out of range nicely.
Finau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkanovski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkanovski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Volkanovski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aleksandar Volkanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Finau looks to throw the jab but Volkanovski is out of range.
Finau looks to land a left hand but Volkanovski moved out of range nicely.
Volkanovski with a poor takedown
and Finau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finau slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Volkanovski.#TD2#
Volkanovski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Finau tries to get to full guard but Volkanovski has control of the leg.
Volkanovski wants to pass the guard but Finau is defending well. #SUB2#
Volkanovski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Finau is trying to stand up here but Volkanovski is controlling him well. #T2#
Volkanovski is thwarting Finau's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkanovski trying to control the action but Finau is working from the bottom.
Well, if Volkanovski 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.
Finau is controlling Volkanovski's trapped leg to prevent Volkanovski from advancing to side control.
Finau pushes Volkanovski off looking to stand but Volkanovski dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Finau gets back to full guard.
Finau wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkanovski is one step ahead there.
Finau pulls Volkanovski in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Volkanovski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finau swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finau scores with a nice body kick.
Vaai Finau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Finau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Finau lands a really nice looking cross but Volkanovski seems unphased.
Finau throws a series of punches but Volkanovski avoids them all with ease.
Volkanovski shoots in and drives through. Finau sprawls well.
Volkanovski misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Volkanovski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkanovski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finau.
As Finau backs off Volkanovski throws a huge counter combo but Finau manages to avoid it all.
Finau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finau is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vaai Finau dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finau.
Finau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finau blocks a head kick by Volkanovski.
It looked like Finau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Volkanovski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Volkanovski duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Vaai Finau has been cut.
Volkanovski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Finau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Volkanovski shoots in and bounces Finau off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Volkanovski stands and steps away. Finau gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Finau throws a front kick aimed at Volkanovski's knee but Volkanovski avoids it well.
Volkanovski connects with a right hand. Finau shakes it off.#T1##KD2#
Volkanovski drops Finau with a beautiful combination! Finau stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Volkanovski is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Finau is rocked!
Finau misses with a straight right.
Oh Finau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A combination from Volkanovski does no damage.
Finau throws a big counter combination but Volkanovski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Volkanovski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Finau jabs Volkanovski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finau misses with a hook.#TD2#
Volkanovski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Finau to the mat! Finau manages to get full guard.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Finau working a defensive guard here.
Volkanovski wants to control from the top but Finau keeps moving. #SU2#
Volkanovski stands and steps away. Finau gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Volkanovski lands a huge takedown. Finau is out but the ref is slow to react and Volkanovski lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Finau lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandar Volkanovski!
An out of breath Aleksandar Volkanovski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 476: Jimenez v Nagasaki
Date: Apr 20, 2022

#R1#
Smash Machine misses with a hook.#CL#
Smash Machine rushes Volkanovski and presses him up against the cage.
Smash Machine misses with a knee to the head.
Volkanovski tries to circle away but Smash Machine has him pinned against the cage.
Volkanovski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Volkanovski managing to block the knees to the body from Smash Machine.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but Smash Machine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Volkanovski is trying to push Smash Machine away but Smash Machine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smash Machine landing knees to the body.
Volkanovski blocks an elbow strike.
Volkanovski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smash Machine lands an elbow inside.
Volkanovski takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Aleksandar Volkanovski has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smash Machine just stands there and leans against the cage.
Clinch King Smash Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Volkanovski.
Smash Machine looking to throw knees to the head but Volkanovski is blocking nicely.
Smash Machine trying to land knees to the body.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but Volkanovski blocks with his arms.
Volkanovski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Volkanovski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1##BC2#
Volkanovski breaks from the clinch.
Volkanovski misses with a two punch combination.
Volkanovski shoots in looking for a takedown. Smash Machine tries to sprawl out of it but Volkanovski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smash Machine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smash Machine closes the distance but Volkanovski moves to the side
and Volkanovski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smash Machine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkanovski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Volkanovski misses.
Smash Machine seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smash Machine with a jab.#CL#
Smash Machine moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but Smash Machine won't allow it.
Volkanovski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but Volkanovski blocks with his arms. #T2#
Volkanovski is looking to break free of the clinch but Smash Machine has double underhooks.
Smash Machine 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.
Smash Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkanovski is looking to slow Smash Machine down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Volkanovski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smash Machine!#SUB2#
Volkanovski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Volkanovski wants to control but Smash Machine is keeping him busy.
Smash Machine wants to control but Volkanovski postures up.
A lull in the action here as Volkanovski stalls from top position.#SU2#
Volkanovski stands up. #T3#
Volkanovski shoots in looking for a takedown. Smash Machine tries to sprawl out of it but Volkanovski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smash Machine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Volkanovski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Smash Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Smash Machine has Volkanovski pressed against the cage, preventing Volkanovski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Volkanovski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkanovski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clinch King Smash Machine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Volkanovski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smash Machine counters with a straight right hand.
Smash Machine misses with a wild body shot.
Volkanovski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkanovski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smash Machine swings for the body but Volkanovski moves out of range. #TD2#
Volkanovski dives in and scores a takedown into Smash Machine's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Smash Machine is looking for a triangle but Volkanovski pushes his legs off easily.
Smash Machine wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Smash Machine throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Volkanovski escapes and throws Smash Machine's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Volkanovski stands up and beckons Smash Machine to his feet.
Clinch King Smash Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Smash Machine clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clinch King Smash Machine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Volkanovski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Smash Machine stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Smash Machine misses the target.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Volkanovski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smash Machine throws an overhand right that lands on Volkanovski's shoulder, as Volkanovski tries to avoid the shot.
Volkanovski dives in for a single leg takedown but Smash Machine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Clinch King Smash Machine is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkanovski walks into a jab.
Smash Machine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown but Smash Machine shows good takedown defense.
Clinch King Smash Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Volkanovski.
Smash Machine throws a hook but Volkanovski blocks it.
Smash Machine fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski throws a series of punches but Smash Machine moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Volkanovski blocks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Smash Machine.
Volkanovski throws a low kick but Smash Machine moves out of range easily.
Smash Machine looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Smash Machine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Smash Machine takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Volkanovski lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up.
Smash Machine connects with a crisp jab.
Volkanovski misses with a takedown attempt
and Smash Machine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volkanovski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smash Machine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smash Machine connects with a single shot there.
Smash Machine moves in looking to clinch but Volkanovski pushes him off.
Volkanovski throws a big counter head kick but Smash Machine avoids it with no problem.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick.
Smash Machine tries to counter by clinching up but Volkanovski breaks away and moves out of range.
Volkanovski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smash Machine swivels and escapes.
Volkanovski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smash Machine.
Smash Machine wants to clinch.
Volkanovski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Volkanovski scores with a spinning back kick!
Volkanovski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Volkanovski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkanovski shoots for a double leg takedown but Smash Machine sprawls well. He's pushed Volkanovski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smash Machine is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Smash Machine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volkanovski doesn't seem phased though.
Smash Machine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smash Machine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkanovski can do to turn this around?
Smash Machine scores with a nice strike.
A punch combination from Smash Machine misses.
Volkanovski avoids the head kick by Smash Machine.
A jab from Smash Machine misses.
And Volkanovski responds with a good body kick, but Smash Machine manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Volkanovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Smash Machine looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkanovski is just out of range.
Volkanovski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smash Machine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smash Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Volkanovski circles away.
Smash Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smash Machine just misses with a punch to the body.
Smash Machine wants to clinch up but Volkanovski keeps it at a distance.
Volkanovski scores with a head kick. Smash Machine tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Volkanovski gets tackled into the cage by Smash Machine. Smash Machine maintains the clinch.
Volkanovski is trying to break the clinch but Smash Machine is controlling him.
Volkanovski avoiding damage as Smash Machine throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smash Machine misses with the body kick
and Volkanovski counters with a left to the body.
Volkanovski scores with a nice body kick. #T4#
Smash Machine tries to clinch there but Volkanovski circles away.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Smash Machine moves out of range easily.
Smash Machine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smash Machine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski walks into a left hand.
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 Smash Machine finds it's target.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Smash Machine moves into the clinch.
Volkanovski jumps guard but Smash Machine turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smash Machine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Volkanovski's face.
Volkanovski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smash Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but Smash Machine holds him up against the cage and eventually Volkanovski drops back down to his feet.
Smash Machine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clinch King Smash Machine dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smash Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkanovski unleashes a big counter combination but Smash Machine bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Volkanovski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smash Machine's head.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkanovski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVolkanovski.
Volkanovski scores with a hook to the body. Smash Machine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Volkanovski lands a nice hook to Smash Machine's body. Smash Machine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Volkanovski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smash Machine.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up
letting Volkanovski counter with a right hand. #T1##CL#
Smash Machine rushes Volkanovski and presses him up against the cage.
Smash Machine crunches a lovely knee into Volkanovski's ribcage.
Volkanovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smash Machine crunches a lovely knee into Volkanovski's ribcage.
Smash Machine misses with a knee to the head.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Volkanovski can't break the clinch.
Volkanovski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clinch King Smash Machine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smash Machine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volkanovski is defending well for now.
Smash Machine lands a nice elbow.
Smash Machine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volkanovski is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smash Machine obliges.
Smash Machine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smash Machine just stands there and leans against the cage.
Volkanovski takes an elbow to the temple.
Volkanovski is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Volkanovski takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smash Machine with a knee to the head.
Smash Machine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smash Machine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smash Machine.
Volkanovski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smash Machine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Volkanovski blocks it with crossed arms.
Smash Machine working Volkanovski over with knees to the body.
Smash Machine landing knees to the body.
Volkanovski blocks an elbow strike from Smash Machine.
Volkanovski takes an elbow to the temple.
Smash Machine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volkanovski is defending well for now.
Smash Machine lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Smash Machine.
Volkanovski takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smash Machine. #T3#
Smash Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Volkanovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smash Machine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Volkanovski counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkanovski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smash Machine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkanovski.
Smash Machine with a hook.
Clinch King Smash Machine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volkanovski needs to keep his hands up - Smash Machine had a free shot at his head there.
Volkanovski looks to land a body kick but Smash Machine moved away.
Smash Machine looks to land a combination but Volkanovski avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkanovski! But no joy.#CL#
Smash Machine instigates a clinch.
Smash Machine landing knees to the head.
Volkanovski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smash Machine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clinch King Smash Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Volkanovski.#T4#
Smash Machine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkanovski connects with a right hand. Smash Machine shakes it off.
Volkanovski misses with a body shot.
Volkanovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkanovski misses with an uppercut
and Smash Machine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smash Machine blocks a head kick by Volkanovski.
Smash Machine throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries to move into range but Smash Machine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smash Machine throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Volkanovski.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkanovski looks to land a combination but Smash Machine avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clinch King Smash Machine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smash Machine, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinch King Smash Machine!
In his post fight interview, Clinch King Smash Machine gave a big smile as he said 'It's Clinch King Bit**!'.

Event: HFC 122 - Vaiduolkis vs Ford 3
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
A low kick lands for Van Barle.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkanovski shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Barle sprawls well. He's pushed Volkanovski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Barle looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Volkanovski fails with a takedown attempt.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick.
Van Barle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Barle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkanovski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Van Barle avoids the head kick by Volkanovski.
A jab lands there for Van Barle.
Dillon Van Barle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Barle is looking to clinch.
Volkanovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Barle with a jab.
Volkanovski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Barle.
Volkanovski scores with a nice right hand.
Volkanovski slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Barle tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkanovski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Volkanovski circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Van Barle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Barle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkanovski.#CL#
Volkanovski gets tackled into the cage by Van Barle. Van Barle maintains the clinch.
Van Barle misses with an elbow over the top.#TD2#
Volkanovski successfully pulls guard.
Van Barle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Volkanovski is proving hard to escape from.
Our spies down at at Hollywood Superstar MMA Gym inform us that Volkanovski has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Van Barle postures up. #SUB2#
Volkanovski is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Van Barle rolls with it to try and escape but Volkanovski cranks on the arm and Van Barle is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksandar Volkanovski!
Aleksandar Volkanovski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: HFC 117 - Randleman vs Higgins
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Volkanovski throws a hook to the side of Gunner's head but Gunner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Volkanovski misses. #CL2#
Gunner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Volkanovski misses with the head strike.
Gunner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Volkanovski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gunner's brow.
Volkanovski missing with knees to the body.
Volkanovski trying to stall but Gunner improves his position.
Gunner has Volkanovski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Volkanovski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gunner misses with a body punch.
Volkanovski is trying to break the clinch but Gunner has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Volkanovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Gunner moves out of range easily. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Gunner. Beautiful body shot.
Gunner blocks the body kick.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses
letting Gunner counter with a right hand.
Gunner throws a body punch but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Gunner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gunner shoots in looking for a takedown but Volkanovski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gunner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gunner throws a right and a left that Volkanovski avoids nicely.
Volkanovski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Volkanovski has Gunner up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkanovski misses with the head strike.
Volkanovski blocks an uppercut.
Volkanovski blocks an elbow strike from Gunner. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gunner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkanovski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gunner shoots in looking for a takedown. Volkanovski tries to sprawl out of it but Gunner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volkanovski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jet Gunner.
Gunner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Volkanovski is looking to land body kicks.
Volkanovski lands with a nice body kick.
Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunner.
Gunner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Volkanovski lands a nice hook to Gunner's body. Gunner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Volkanovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Volkanovski.
No joy there for Gunner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunner throws a big shot that misses.
Volkanovski is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gunner misses the shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Volkanovski - that will leave a mark!
Gunner shoots in for a takedown but Volkanovski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Volkanovski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gunner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkanovski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gunner thuds his right hand into Volkanovski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gunner missing with a left hand there. Volkanovski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunner misses with a hook.#T4#
Volkanovski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunner.
Gunner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkanovski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkanovski is looking for a counter combo.
Gunner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkanovski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gunner with a nice calf kick.
Gunner scores with a leg kick.
Gunner feints and then cracks Volkanovski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkanovski down.
Gunner throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkanovski throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gunner dodges the punch combination from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Gunner dominated that round.
That's time! Volkanovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gunner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jet Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Gunner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Volkanovski to the mat! Volkanovski manages to get full guard.

Volkanovski pushes Gunner off and gets back to his feet.
Gunner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volkanovski misses with a series of wild punches.
Gunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkanovski moves away.
Gunner scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkanovski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Volkanovski is looking to chop away at Gunner's legs.
Nice body punch from Gunner.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick from Gunner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Volkanovski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Volkanovski tries to bum rush Gunner with a series of wild strikes but Gunner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkanovski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gunner throws a body punch but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Volkanovski walks into a stiff left hand from Gunner.
Gunner digs a good hook to Volkanovski's body.
Nice uppercut there from Volkanovski.
A swing and a miss from Volkanovski.
Jet Gunner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunner throws a nice head kick!
Gunner misses with a low kick as Volkanovski jumps back.
Volkanovski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Gunner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Volkanovski's head.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Gunner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Volkanovski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2#
Volkanovski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gunner 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.
Gunner wants to control from the top but Volkanovski keeps moving.
Volkanovski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Volkanovski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Gunner lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunner wants to pass the guard but Volkanovski is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gunner throws a sloppy strike and Volkanovski has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Gunner is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Volkanovski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksandar Volkanovski!
A very excited looking Aleksandar Volkanovski rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: HFC 110 - Babinski vs Slugger
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Volkanovski tries to clinch there but Minnagh circles away.
Volkanovski throws a head kick but Minnagh moves out of range.
Minnagh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Volkanovski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minnagh manages to avoid it.
Aleksandar Volkanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanovski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Volkanovski misses.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick.
Volkanovski closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Minnagh counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski moves in looking to clinch but Minnagh pushes him off.
Volkanovski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Minnagh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Minnagh circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the body from Minnagh misses
and Volkanovski counters with a body kick.
Volkanovski darts in trying to clinch
and Minnagh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkanovski tries to bum rush Minnagh with a series of wild strikes but Minnagh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Volkanovski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Minnagh, pushing him back against the cage.
Minnagh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Volkanovski's efforts to push away.
A short left from Minnagh. #BC2#
Minnagh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Volkanovski clinches up with Minnagh and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Minnagh breaks from the clinch.
Volkanovski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Minnagh counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkanovski takes a swing at Minnagh's ribcage but misses.
Minnagh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Volkanovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Minnagh replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Volkanovski blocks it well.
We've been informed that Minnagh 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.
Volkanovski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Minnagh moves out of range easily.
Minnagh just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minnagh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkanovski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Volkanovski darts in and clinches Minnagh up against the cage.#BC2#
Minnagh breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Volkanovski throws a lazy head kick
and Minnagh counters with a body kick.
Minnagh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Volkanovski counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Volkanovski tries to clinch there but Minnagh circles away.
A good leg kick by Minnagh.
Volkanovski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Minnagh shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Volkanovski eats them both and turns towards Minnagh to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Volkanovski misses with a body kick.
Minnagh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up but Minnagh circles away and keeps his distance.
Minnagh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Volkanovski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Minnagh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Minnagh misses with a hook.
It looked like Volkanovski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Volkanovski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minnagh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Volkanovski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minnagh blocks a leg kick.
Minnagh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkanovski is looking for a counter combo.
Volkanovski throws a jab when Minnagh was well out of range.
Volkanovski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Minnagh.
Minnagh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Minnagh looks to land a right hand but Volkanovski moved out of range.
Minnagh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Donk. Volkanovski catches Minnagh right on the button with a cross.
Volkanovski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Minnagh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Minnagh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
Volkanovski throws a body kick that misses.
Minnagh slaps away a takedown attempt from Volkanovski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Volkanovski misses with a double jab
and Minnagh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volkanovski lands with a kick to the temple. Minnagh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Minnagh tries a low kick but Volkanovski avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Volkanovski lands but Minnagh takes it in his stride.
Volkanovski throws a nice looking combination but Minnagh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Volkanovski throws a head kick but Minnagh moves out of range. #T1#
Volkanovski scores with a nice strike.
Volkanovski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Minnagh checks it well.
Despite the aggression on Minnagh's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Minnagh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volkanovski.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Volkanovski.
A left and a right from Minnagh both land. Nice combination.
Minnagh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Minnagh misses.#T2#
Volkanovski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkanovski wants to clinch.
Volkanovski wants to clinch up but Minnagh keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Minnagh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkanovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkanovski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkanovski lands a jab to the head.
Volkanovski looks to land a combination but Minnagh avoids it well.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Minnagh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Minnagh scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Minnagh breaks the clinch.
Minnagh slips a straight right by Volkanovski.
Minnagh shapes to counter with a head kick.
No joy there for Volkanovski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volkanovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volkanovski darts in trying to clinch
letting Minnagh counter with a right hand.
Minnagh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkanovski throws a lazy head kick
and Minnagh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Minnagh is having none of it.
Minnagh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Volkanovski throws a lazy head kick
and Minnagh counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkanovski closes the distance but Minnagh moves to the side
and Minnagh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkanovski wants to clinch but Minnagh slips to the side
and Minnagh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkanovski jabs Minnagh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Minnagh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minnagh raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Volkanovski pushes Minnagh away with a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minnagh. Volkanovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Minnagh 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 Aleksandar Volkanovski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Minnagh throws a jab when Volkanovski was well out of range.
Volkanovski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Minnagh counter with a right hand.
Volkanovski closes the distance but Minnagh moves to the side
and Minnagh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Volkanovski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Minnagh is able to avoid easily.
Minnagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski throws a right and a left that Minnagh avoids nicely. #CL#
Volkanovski has Minnagh up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Minnagh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Volkanovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minnagh tries to break the clinch but Volkanovski is controlling the position. #T1##BC2#
Minnagh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski thuds his shin into the meat of Minnagh's side.
Minnagh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Volkanovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkanovski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Minnagh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minnagh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volkanovski misses with a right hand
and Minnagh counters with a good low kick that Volkanovski was not able to check.
Minnagh cracks Volkanovski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minnagh misses with a low kick.
Volkanovski is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Volkanovski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkanovski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Minnagh looks to land a right hand but Volkanovski moved out of range.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Volkanovski misses
and Minnagh counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Minnagh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkanovski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkanovski.
Minnagh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Minnagh moves away
and Minnagh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volkanovski throws a looping overhand right but Minnagh ducks down to avoid it.
Volkanovski throws a leg kick
and Minnagh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minnagh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Minnagh.
Volkanovski throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Minnagh counters with a nice right hand that sends Volkanovski toppling to the canvas! Volkanovski scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Minnagh finish him?!#ROC2#Volkanovski is rocked!
Volkanovski tries to get into range but Minnagh steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Volkanovski! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Minnagh scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Minnagh!
A relieved looking Bobby Minnagh 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: HFC 93 - Nascimento vs Wanker
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Van Barle misses with a kick to the body.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkanovski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkanovski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Van Barle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Volkanovski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkanovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkanovski tries to counter by clinching up but Van Barle breaks away and moves out of range.
Volkanovski throws a series of punches but Van Barle moves out of range.
Van Barle throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkanovski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
Volkanovski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Van Barle keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Barle fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Volkanovski drives through and clinches with Van Barle against the cage. #BC2#
Van Barle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Barle takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Van Barle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Volkanovski rushes Van Barle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Barle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Van Barle fails to land.
Volkanovski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Van Barle. #T1#
Van Barle tries to work over Volkanovski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Barle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Volkanovski's defenses. #BC2#
Van Barle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski thows a body kick. Van Barle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volkanovski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volkanovski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Volkanovski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Volkanovski shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Barle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Volkanovski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volkanovski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkanovski moves out of range of the strikes.
And Volkanovski counters with a quick kick to the body but Van Barle blocks it.
Van Barle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Barle.
Volkanovski throws a nice looking combination but Van Barle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Barle scores with a nice strike.
Van Barle scores with a nice strike.#KD2#
Van Barle feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Volkanovski sprawling to the canvas! Volkanovski rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Van Barle finish him?! #ROC2#Volkanovski is rocked!
Dillon Van Barle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanovski is aggressively charging in as Van Barle backs up avoiding any damage. Van Barle tosses out a jab and Volkanovski runs right into it face first! Volkanovski is out cold! Van Barle dropped down on all fours and is barking in Volkanovski's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dillon Van Barle!
A pretty intense looking Dillon Van Barle took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: HFC 83 - Jahouli vs McGuire
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Volkanovski rushes Brooks and presses him up against the cage.
Volkanovski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Volkanovski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volkanovski is stalling here.
Brooks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brooks working Volkanovski over with knees to the body.
Brooks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Volkanovski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volkanovski cracks Brooks with a nice body shot.
Volkanovski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brooks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brooks lands a left hand.
Brooks lands a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T1#
Volkanovski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Volkanovski receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Brooks wants to stall.
Brooks misses with a knee strike.
Volkanovski blocks an uppercut.
Volkanovski working aggressively here.
Volkanovski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brooks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick. #CL#
Brooks closes the distance and clinches.
Brooks wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Brooks scores a nice knee to the body.
Volkanovski blocks an uppercut.
Brooks lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Volkanovski slowing the pace effectively.
Volkanovski has Brooks pushed against the cage.
Brooks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brooks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brooks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brooks tries to circle away but Volkanovski has him pinned against the cage.
Volkanovski effectively controlling the action here.
Our sources have told us that Brooks has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Volkanovski lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkanovski has Brooks pushed against the cage.
Volkanovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Brooks. #T3#
Volkanovski keeps control of Brooks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brooks is trying to stall.
Brooks stalling in the clinch.
Volkanovski misses with a punch to the body.
Volkanovski has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
Volkanovski tries to stall but Brooks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Volkanovski.
A short right from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski cracks Brooks with a nice body shot.
Volkanovski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkanovski struggles to land a body shot inside as Brooks controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Brooks fails to land. #BC#
Brooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brooks misses with an uppercut.
Volkanovski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Aleksandar Volkanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brooks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brooks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brooks takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Brooks does it's job there.#CL2#
Volkanovski moves into range and clinches up with Brooks.
Volkanovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brooks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brooks prevents a body shot from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski just leaning against Brooks, taking a breather. #BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Volkanovski has closed the distance and engaged Brooks in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Volkanovski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Volkanovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brooks misses with a hook.
Volkanovski throws a big counter head kick but Brooks avoids it with no problem.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brooks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Volkanovski closes the distance and clinches.
Volkanovski misses with the head strike.
Brooks tries to break free but Volkanovski pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Brooks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volkanovski looking to stall.
Brooks lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski avoiding damage as Brooks throws knees to the body.
Brooks can't break the clinch. #BC#
Brooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Volkanovski instigates a clinch. #T1##BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch. #CL#
Brooks moves into the clinch successfully.
Brooks is looking to break free of the clinch but Volkanovski has double underhooks.
Brooks blocking some punches. #BC2#
Volkanovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Brooks.
Volkanovski misses with a double jab.
Brooks connects with a single shot there.
Brooks throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Volkanovski counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brooks. Volkanovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkanovski tries to counter with a clinch but Brooks shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Volkanovski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Volkanovski slowing the pace effectively.
Brooks is trying to force a seperation but Volkanovski has the dominant position.
Volkanovski gets through Brooks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Volkanovski has Brooks pushed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski misses with a body punch.
Brooks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brooks working aggressively here.
Brooks throws a head punch that misses.
Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Brooks manages to break the clinch.
Brooks scores with a jab. Volkanovski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Volkanovski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brooks's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Volkanovski closes the distance and pushes Brooks back into the cage.#T3#
Volkanovski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brooks wants to get back to striking at distance but Volkanovski won't allow it.
Brooks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Volkanovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brooks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkanovski scores with a hook to the body.
Brooks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Volkanovski managing to block the knees to the body from Brooks.
A frustrated look appears on Brooks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brooks is trying to break the clinch but Volkanovski is controlling him.
Brooks tries to land knees in the clinch but Volkanovski avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Volkanovski manages to break the clinch.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Brooks is having none of it.
Brooks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brooks is looking to clinch. #T4#
Brooks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Volkanovski has managed to clinch.
Brooks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkanovski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brooks.
Volkanovski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brooks prevents a body shot from Volkanovski.
A head punch on the inside from Brooks fails to land.
Volkanovski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkanovski lands a right hand.
Brooks blocks a body shot from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski presses Brooks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Brooks breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Volkanovski clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aleksandar Volkanovski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Brooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Volkanovski closes the distance and clinches.
Volkanovski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brooks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brooks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Volkanovski is stalling here.
Brooks misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Volkanovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkanovski avoiding damage as Brooks throws knees to the body.
Brooks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Brooks takes a shot to the head.
Volkanovski lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Brooks lands an uppercut.
Volkanovski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Volkanovski lands a body shot.
Volkanovski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up but Brooks circles away and keeps his distance.
Brooks fires out a quick counter leg kick but Volkanovski just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Brooks darts in and clinches Volkanovski up against the cage.
Volkanovski slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Volkanovski - that landed with a thud.
Volkanovski working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkanovski.
Volkanovski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brooks up against the cage.
Eric Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Volkanovski pushes Brooks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brooks misses with a knee to the head.
Volkanovski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Volkanovski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brooks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volkanovski is defending well for now.
Volkanovski lands a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski misses with the head strike.
Brooks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Brooks.
Brooks tries to break the clinch but Volkanovski is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Volkanovski.
Volkanovski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Volkanovski taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3##BC#
Brooks breaks from the clinch.
Brooks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkanovski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brooks backs up against the cage.
Brooks gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Volkanovski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Volkanovski taking a breather.
Brooks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Volkanovski lands a right hand.
Brooks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brooks misses with the head strike.
Brooks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Volkanovski tries to stall but Brooks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Volkanovski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Brooks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brooks being controlled against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkanovski misses with a body punch.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brooks throws a head punch that misses.
Volkanovski lands a shoulder strike.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brooks misses with the head strike.
Volkanovski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brooks or not.
Brooks swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkanovski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandar Volkanovski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Volkanovski 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HFC 63 - McGuire vs Gunner
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Rapp throws an off balance right hand
and Volkanovski counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkanovski.
Rapp misses with a looping right.#CL#
Volkanovski clinches up against the cage.
Volkanovski lands an uppercut.
Volkanovski lands an uppercut.
A short right from Rapp on the inside.
Volkanovski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rapp misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rapp fails to land.
Volkanovski lands a left hand.
Rapp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapp.
Rapp working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkanovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rapp misses with the head strike.
Volkanovski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Volkanovski blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Volkanovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkanovski.
Rapp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkanovski lands a nice uppercut.
Rapp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkanovskis head.
Rapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkanovski tries a body shot but Rapp blocks it.
Volkanovski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Volkanovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rapp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Volkanovski stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkanovski.
A head punch on the inside from Rapp fails to land.
Volkanovski effectively controlling the action here.
Volkanovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Volkanovski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Volkanovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rapp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volkanovski is looking to control Rapp's arms but Rapp gets an underhook and turns him. Now Volkanovski has his back to the cage.
Rapp throws a head punch that misses.
Volkanovski blocks an uppercut.
Volkanovski blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rapp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rapp misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkanovski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkanovski tries to work over Rapp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkanovski struggles to land a body shot inside as Rapp controls his hands.
Volkanovski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Volkanovski stalls. #T3#
Rapp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkanovski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rapp throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rapp's elbow. #BC#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rapp looks to land a right hand but Volkanovski moved out of range.
Rapp lands a lovely overhand right.
Volkanovski misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Rapp misses its intended target.
Rapp throws an off balance right hand
and Volkanovski counters with a straight right hand.
Volkanovski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rapp fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkanovski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Volkanovski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Volkanovski moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkanovski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Rapp lands a jab to the nose.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkanovski slips a jab from Rapp.
The fighters circling - Rapp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rapp thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Volkanovski moves into range and clinches up with Rapp.
Rapp misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkanovski tries a body shot but Rapp blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rapp as Volkanovski tries to tie him up.
Volkanovski lands with a short shot to the head.
Rapp lands a nice uppercut.
Rapp working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Volkanovski to work.
Rapp working aggressively here.
Rapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkanovski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Rapp dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circle, before Volkanovski throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Rapp's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Volkanovski lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Aleksandar Volkanovski!
A very excited looking Aleksandar Volkanovski 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: HFC 59 - Ford vs Chai
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Volkanovski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkanovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Minnagh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the body
and Volkanovski counters with a series of strikes. Minnagh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Minnagh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkanovski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkanovski throws a counter combo.
Volkanovski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Minnagh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volkanovski scrambles back to his feet.
Minnagh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkanovski at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Volkanovski. Those never looked like landing.
Minnagh lands with a good body shot.
Volkanovski 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.
Volkanovski tests Minnagh's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minnagh connects with a jab.#CL2#
Volkanovski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Volkanovski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Volkanovski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Volkanovski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkanovski.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Volkanovski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Volkanovski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkanovski blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
Volkanovski stalls.
A nice left hand lands by Minnagh.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkanovski prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkanovski.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkanovski can't find room to land a body shot as Minnagh controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Volkanovski prevents a body shot from Minnagh. #T2#
Volkanovski lands a shoulder strike.
Volkanovski prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volkanovski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Minnagh is keeping busy.
Volkanovski is leaning against Minnagh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Minnagh - that landed with a thud.
Minnagh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minnagh prevents a body shot from Volkanovski.
A left hand lands to the body for Volkanovski.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkanovski slowing the pace effectively.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkanovski controls his hands.
Minnagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkanovski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Volkanovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkanovski looking to stall.
Volkanovski throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkanovski controls his hands.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
Minnagh blocks a body shot from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Volkanovski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Volkanovski prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Volkanovski trying to control the position but instead, Minnagh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Volkanovski into the cage.
Volkanovski misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Volkanovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkanovski.
Volkanovski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Volkanovski misses with a punch to the body.
Minnagh being controlled against the cage.
Minnagh lands an uppercut.
Volkanovski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Volkanovski lands a shot to the body.
Minnagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minnagh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Volkanovski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Volkanovski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkanovski taking a breather.
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 Bobby Minnagh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Volkanovski closes the distance but Minnagh moves to the side
and Minnagh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Volkanovski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Minnagh - that landed with a thud.
Volkanovski misses with a body punch. #BC#
Minnagh breaks from the clinch.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Minnagh.
Volkanovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkanovski moves out of range as Minnagh strikes.
Volkanovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Minnagh misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Volkanovski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh blocks a jab.
Volkanovski checks a leg kick nicely.
Volkanovski raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Minnagh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up but Minnagh circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Minnagh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Minnagh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Minnagh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkanovski was well out of range. Poor timing from Minnagh.
Volkanovski counters with a body kick.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch but Minnagh is avoiding it.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minnagh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minnagh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been told by Minnagh's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Minnagh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volkanovski wants to clinch.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch.
Minnagh misses with an uppercut. Volkanovski saw that one coming.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Minnagh as Volkanovski tries to tie him up. #T2#
Minnagh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Volkanovski keeps control of Minnagh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volkanovski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minnagh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkanovski can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minnagh pushes Volkanovski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Volkanovski is breathing heavily.
Volkanovski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh lands a nice shot to the body.
Minnagh misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Minnagh.
Volkanovski blocks an uppercut.
Minnagh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minnagh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minnagh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Minnagh misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A short right from Minnagh on the inside.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkanovski controls his hands. #BC#
Minnagh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski shoots in looking for a takedown but Minnagh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Volkanovski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volkanovski 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.
Minnagh lands a jab.
Volkanovski misses with a low kick.
Minnagh is looking for a counter combo.
Minnagh throws a body punch but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Minnagh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski moves in looking to clinch but Minnagh pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minnagh. Volkanovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkanovski takes one on the button.
Nice shot by Minnagh.
Minnagh lands a lovely overhand right.
Volkanovski throws an off balance right hand
and Minnagh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Minnagh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkanovski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Minnagh throws a nice looking combination but Volkanovski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheers as Minnagh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volkanovski doesn't seem phased though.
Volkanovski moves away from the strike by Minnagh.
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bobby Minnagh is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkanovski lands a nice shot that snaps Minnagh's head back.
Volkanovski takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Volkanovski clinches.
Volkanovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkanovski misses with some punches.
Volkanovski has a couple of punches blocked by Minnagh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Minnagh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Volkanovski is looking to clinch but Minnagh is avoiding it.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch but Minnagh is avoiding it.
Minnagh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Minnagh throws a good cross that connects.
Volkanovski throws a right hand that Minnagh ducks under and follows up with a left that Minnagh also avoids with ease.
Minnagh with a nice cross.
Volkanovski scores with a shot to the body.
Minnagh circles away from the clinch attempt
and Minnagh counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Minnagh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1##CL2#
Volkanovski has managed to clinch.
Volkanovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkanovski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minnagh prevents a body shot from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Volkanovski looking to stall.
Bobby Minnagh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Volkanovski looking to stall.
Volkanovski seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Minnagh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minnagh lands a body shot.
Volkanovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minnagh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minnagh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Minnagh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Volkanovski has managed to clinch.
Minnagh is leaning against Volkanovski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkanovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Minnagh.
Minnagh works on Volkanovski's body with a couple of short punches.
Minnagh tries a body shot but Volkanovski blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Minnagh.
Minnagh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Minnagh.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkanovski controls his hands.
Minnagh pushes Volkanovski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A short body shot lands from Minnagh as the two fighters clinch.
Minnagh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkanovski.
Minnagh scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Minnagh manages to break the clinch.
Minnagh takes a swing at Volkanovski's ribcage but misses.
Minnagh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Minnagh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkanovski counters with a nice uppercut.
Minnagh throws a leg kick but Volkanovski moved away.
Minnagh stuns Volkanovski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Volkanovski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Minnagh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Volkanovski forces Minnagh back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkanovski can't find room to land a body shot as Minnagh controls the action. #T4#
Minnagh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkanovski trying to stall but Minnagh improves his position.
A right hand to the body from Minnagh.
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Minnagh manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Volkanovski. Those never looked like landing.
Minnagh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Volkanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Volkanovski misses with a right hand
and Minnagh counters with a left to the body.
Volkanovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Minnagh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Minnagh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Minnagh connects with a single shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Minnagh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Minnagh 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HFC 52 - Slugs vs Eagle 2
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Rapp throws a series of punches but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rapp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rapp swings widly with a right hand
and Volkanovski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rapp misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkanovski counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkanovski lands an overhand right.
Rapp connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch lands to the side of Volkanovski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Volkanovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rapp throws out the jab.
Volkanovski looks to land a combination but Rapp avoids it well.
We've been informed that Volkanovski 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.
Volkanovski slips a straight right by Rapp.
Volkanovski throws a counter combo.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Rapp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rapp misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkanovski counters with a three punch combo that has Rapp backing up. Rapp nods at Volkanovski to acknowledge the strikes.
Volkanovski tries to clinch there but Rapp circles away. #CL2#
Volkanovski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkanovski.
Rapp working aggressively here.
Rapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkanovski blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Rapp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Volkanovski takes a shot to the head.
Rapp throws a head punch that misses.
Volkanovski is struggling to control the position.
Volkanovski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rapp lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Volkanovski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rapp working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Volkanovski blocking some punches.
Rapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkanovski is trying to maintain a safe position but Rapp gets an underhook and turns Volkanovski into the cage.
Rapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkanovski leaning against his opponent.
Volkanovski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rapp is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rapp working aggressively here. #T2#
Volkanovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rapp has a couple of punches blocked by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Volkanovski on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapp.
A left hand lands to the body for Volkanovski.
Rapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapp misses with the head strike.
Rapp has a couple of punches blocked by Volkanovski.
A head punch on the inside from Rapp fails to land.
Rapp being controlled against the cage.
Volkanovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rapps head.
Rapp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rapp throws a head punch that misses.
Volkanovski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkanovski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Volkanovski lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Rapp throws a head punch that misses.
Rapp throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkanovski. #BC2#
Volkanovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkanovski moves out of range as Rapp strikes.
Volkanovski wants to clinch.
Rapp throwing a counter right hand but Volkanovski manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkanovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rapp is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Rapp moves out of range.
Rapp throws a shot from downtown. Volkanovski moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Rapp misses.
Rapp throws a lazy right hand but Volkanovski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rapp.
Rapp scores with a jab to the head.
Mitch Rapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Rapp connects with a nice looking jab.
Volkanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Rapp circles away.
Rapp loads up on a big right hand but Volkanovski slips the punch.
Volkanovski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rapp throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Volkanovski pushes Rapp up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rapp misses with some punches.
Rapp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rapp misses with the head strike.
Rapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkanovski blocks an uppercut.
Rapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapp throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Volkanovski.
Rapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkanovski lands a body shot.
Volkanovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Rapp dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Rapp moves out of range easily.
Volkanovski staying out of range there.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Rapp is having none of it.
Volkanovski blocks a jab.
Rapp misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Volkanovski drives through and clinches with Rapp against the cage.
Rapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rapp throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkanovski.
Rapp has a couple of punches blocked by Volkanovski.
A short uppercut from Rapp.
Volkanovski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rapp as Volkanovski tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rapp throws a head punch that misses.
Rapp throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands with a right to the head.
Rapp working aggressively here. #T1#
Rapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkanovski taking a breather.
Mitch Rapp has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Volkanovski is stalling here.
Rapp has a couple of punches blocked by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski looking to stall.
Volkanovski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aleksandar Volkanovski.#CL2#
Volkanovski has Rapp up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Volkanovski.
Volkanovski stalls.
Rapp misses with the head strike.
Volkanovski scores with a shot to the side of Rapp's head.
A nice left hand lands by Volkanovski. #T2#
Volkanovski blocking some punches.
Volkanovski pushes Rapp back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Rapp is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Volkanovski.
Oh Rapp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkanovski lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rapp to his knees! Volkanovski keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandar Volkanovski!
A very excited looking Aleksandar Volkanovski 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: HFC 42 - Slingin vs Yazzie
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Volkanovski momentarily.
Tomson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tomson throws a good cross that connects.
Volkanovski wants to clinch.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up but Tomson circles away and keeps his distance.
Tomson swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkanovski.
Tomson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkanovski throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tomson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch but Tomson is avoiding it.
Tomson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski misses with a jab to the body
and Tomson counters with a left and a right that stings Volkanovski. #T1##CL#
Volkanovski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Volkanovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkanovski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Volkanovski misses with a body punch. #BC#
Volkanovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tomson.
Volkanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomson circles away.
Aleksandar Volkanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanovski lands a high kick!
Tomson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkanovski scores with a jab to the body.
Volkanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomson only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2##CL#
Volkanovski rushes Tomson and presses him up against the cage.
Tomson wants to break free but Volkanovski has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkanovski.
Tomson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Volkanovski has him pressed against the cage.
Tomson tries to break free but Volkanovski pushes him back against the cage.
Tomson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Volkanovski stalling the fight.
Volkanovski misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomson is trying to break free.#BC2#
Tomson breaks the clinch. #T3#
Tomson swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkanovski.
Tomson misses with a double jab
and Volkanovski counters with a two punch combo.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Tomson to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Tomson gets tackled into the cage by Volkanovski. Volkanovski maintains the clinch.
Volkanovski controlling the action here for a moment.
Volkanovski keeps control of Tomson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Volkanovski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Volkanovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomson tries to break the clinch but Volkanovski is controlling the position.
Volkanovski lands a hook that snaps the head of Tomson backwards.
Volkanovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomson.
Volkanovski swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Tomson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tomson misses with a few strikes there.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Tomson is having none of it.
Volkanovski walks into a stiff left hand from Tomson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Tomson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Volkanovski tries to clinch there but Tomson circles away.
Tomson unleashes a big counter combination but Volkanovski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tomson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tomson.
Volkanovski wants to clinch.
Tomson swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkanovski.
Tomson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski scores with a head kick. Tomson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkanovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Tomson is having none of it.
Volkanovski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tomson tries a low kick but Volkanovski avoids it.
Tom Tomson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomson circles away.
Tomson thinks about the counter body kick.
Tomson misses with a low kick.
Volkanovski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tomson.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch but Tomson is avoiding it.
Tomson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tomson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski wants to clinch
enabling Tomson to counter with a crisp jab. #T2##CL#
Volkanovski closes the distance and clinches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tomson 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.
Tomson is trying to force a seperation but Volkanovski has the dominant position.#BC#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
Some wild striking there from Tomson.
Volkanovski staying out of range there.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Tomson is having none of it.
Volkanovski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tomson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Tomson keeps the fight on the outside.
Volkanovski misses with a few strikes there.
Volkanovski moves out of range of the body kick.
Volkanovski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tomson wants to land a leg kick but Volkanovski is out of range.
Tomson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tomson throws an overhand right that lands on Volkanovski's shoulder, as Volkanovski tries to avoid the shot.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkanovski slips a jab from Tomson.
Volkanovski wants to clinch up but Tomson keeps it at a distance.
Tomson swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkanovski.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Volkanovski moves in looking to clinch but Tomson pushes him off.
Tomson throws a front kick that sends Volkanovski stumbling back into the cage.
Volkanovski moves in looking to clinch but Tomson pushes him off.
Volkanovski wants to clinch.
Tomson lands a glancing blow to the side of Volkanovski's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkanovski looks to land a body kick but Tomson moved away.
Tomson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tomson duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Tomson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Volkanovski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Volkanovski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tomson.
Volkanovski wants to clinch.
A big left from Tomson misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkanovski misses the target.
Volkanovski wants to clinch up but Tomson keeps it at a distance.
Tomson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch but Tomson is avoiding it.
Tomson lands a leg kick that knocks Volkanovski off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Tomson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tomson lands with an overhand left.
Tomson slaps away a takedown attempt from Volkanovski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tomson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Volkanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomson circles away. #KD2#
Tomson lands a left and a right that send Volkanovski crashing to the mat, dazed. Tomson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Volkanovski is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Aleksandar Volkanovski has been cut.
Volkanovski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tomson counters with a huge right that knocks Volkanovski out cold! Tomson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Tomson!
Tom Tomson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: F&B 36: Goncalves vs. Baxxter
Date: Aug 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Volkanovski counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Justin Quinn has been cut.
Justin Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn throws a lazy head kick
and Volkanovski counters with a series of strikes. Quinn will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've been told by Volkanovski's head coaches at Hardcore Wrestling & BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Quinn leaves Volkanovski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Quinn with the counter takedown but Volkanovski avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Quinn. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Volkanovski closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Quinn works the jab nicely.
Quinn throws a leg kick #KD#
and Volkanovski counters with a crisp one two that drops Quinn! Volkanovski thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Quinn to his feet! Quinn is in big trouble!#ROC#Quinn is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkanovski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Quinn is still on wobbly legs! Can Volkanovski finish him?#CL#
Volkanovski rushes Quinn and presses him up against the cage.
Quinn seems to have recovered his senses.
Volkanovski taking a breather.
Quinn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Volkanovski slowing the pace effectively.
A bit of stalling here from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski is stalling here.
Quinn can't get the takedown.
Volkanovski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Volkanovski to work.
A short uppercut from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quinn backwards. #T2#
Volkanovski lands with a left to the head.
Quinn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Quinn.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volkanovski.
Still in the clinch, Volkanovski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volkanovski cracks Quinn with a nice body shot.
Quinn looks winded!
Volkanovski digs a right hand underneath Quinn's ribcage. Quinn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Volkanovski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkanovski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Volkanovski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Volkanovski scores with a shot to the side of Quinn's head.
Volkanovski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Volkanovski stalls.
The referee is keeping an eye on Volkanovski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Volkanovski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Volkanovski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Quinn letting Volkanovski take a breather here.#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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aleksandar Volkanovski.
Quinn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volkanovski.
Quinn has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL#
Volkanovski clinches up with Quinn and pushes him back against the cage.
Volkanovski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Quinn up against the cage.
Volkanovski pushes Quinn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Volkanovski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Volkanovski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Quinn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Quinn wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Volkanovski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Quinn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Quinn cracks Volkanovski with an open hand slap.
Volkanovski connects with a high kick. #CL#
Volkanovski closes the distance and clinches.
Quinn can't break the clinch.
Volkanovski lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Volkanovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Justin Quinn seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Volkanovski has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Volkanovski.
Quinn is trying to push Volkanovski away but Volkanovski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Volkanovski scores with a shot to the side of Quinn's head.
Quinn is trying to break the clinch but Volkanovski has him pressed against the cage.
Quinn tries to break free but Volkanovski pushes him back against the cage.
Volkanovski presses Quinn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Quinn is breathing heavily.
Volkanovski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Volkanovski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Volkanovski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Volkanovski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Volkanovski lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Volkanovski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski is struggling to control the position.
Volkanovski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Quinn up against the cage.#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski digs a right hand underneath Quinn's ribcage. Quinn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Volkanovski is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aleksandar Volkanovski.#CL#
Volkanovski moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkanovski lands a hook that snaps the head of Quinn backwards.
Quinn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkanovski's elbow.
Quinn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Volkanovski gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
A low kick from Quinn is predictable there
enabling Volkanovski to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Volkanovski moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Volkanovski lands a shoulder strike.
Volkanovski avoiding damage.
Volkanovski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Volkanovski avoiding damage.
A nice left hand lands by Volkanovski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkanovski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Volkanovski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Quinn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Quinn throws a wild body kick that Volkanovski sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Volkanovski moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkanovski is working Quinn over against the cage.
Volkanovski stalling.
Quinn is stalling here.
Quinn being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volkanovski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee calls for Volkanovski to work.
Quinn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Volkanovski is stalling here.
Volkanovski effectively controlling the action here.
Volkanovski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aleksandar Volkanovski.#CL#
Volkanovski pushes Quinn up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski stalling against the cage.
Volkanovski lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Volkanovski.
Quinn letting Volkanovski take a breather here.
Quinn takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Volkanovski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkanovski.
A short body shot lands from Volkanovski as the two fighters clinch. #KD#
Volkanovski drops Quinn onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Quinn is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT#That has opened up Justin Quinn's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkanovski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
Volkanovski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Quinn up against the cage.
Volkanovski pushes Quinn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Volkanovski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Quinn up against the cage.
Volkanovski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Volkanovski.
Justin Quinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Volkanovski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkanovski avoiding damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Volkanovski.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice left hand lands by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands a right hand.
Volkanovski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Quinn up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkanovski cracks Quinn with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandar Volkanovski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Volkanovski 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:25
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandar Volkanovski!
Our winner, Aleksandar Volkanovski, 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: SAFO 57 Randleman v Flexy
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Jacobs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkanovski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volkanovski throws a fast counter high kick but Jacobs manages to duck under it in time.
Jacobs scores with a hook to the body. Volkanovski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jon Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Volkanovski has closed the distance and engaged Jacobs in a clinch.
We've been informed that Volkanovski 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.
Volkanovski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards.
Volkanovski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jacobs throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkanovski.
A left hand lands to the body for Volkanovski.
Volkanovski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jacobs is looking to break free of the clinch but Volkanovski has double underhooks. #BC#
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Volkanovski darts in and clinches Jacobs up against the cage.
Volkanovski is stalling here.
Jacobs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Volkanovski blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Volkanovski on the inside.
Volkanovski lands with a light punch inside.
Volkanovski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Good body shot from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Volkanovski is controlling him.
Jacobs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Volkanovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacobss head.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Volkanovski is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volkanovski.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Jacobs can't break the clinch.
Volkanovski lands with a short shot to the head.
Volkanovski digs a right hand into Jacobs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jacobs's gas tank.
Jacobs misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for Volkanovski to work.
Volkanovski gets through Jacobs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Volkanovski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jacobs or not.
Volkanovski lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Jacobs is rocked!#T2#
Jacobs is trying to maintain a safe position but Volkanovski gets an underhook and turns Jacobs into the cage.
Volkanovski is working Jacobs over against the cage.
A short right from Volkanovski.
A right handed body shot lands from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Volkanovski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Volkanovski works on Jacobs's body with a couple of short punches.
Volkanovski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Volkanovski lands an uppercut.
Volkanovski lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Volkanovski. #KD2#
Volkanovski drops Jacobs onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jacobs is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Jacobs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkanovski throws a big uppercut that drops Jacobs! More strikes from Volkanovski and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jacobs lies dazed against the cage as Volkanovski celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandar Volkanovski!
Aleksandar Volkanovski 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: SAFO 50: Kong vs Namasuzuki
Date: Apr 02, 2020

#R1#
Volkanovski is looking to clinch.
Pete swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Pete moves out of range easily.
Pete now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Pete swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Volkanovski tries to clinch there but Pete circles away.
Volkanovski moves in looking to clinch but Pete pushes him off.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Pete moves out of range.
Pete throws out a counter right but Volkanovski avoids it with no problem.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Pete counters with a nice double leg into side control. Volkanovski won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski prevents Pete from moving into mount.
Pete has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Volkanovski!#SUB2#
Pete looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Pete looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T1#
Volkanovski wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB2#
Pete has hold of Volkanovski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Volkanovski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Pete looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Pete has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Volkanovski is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Saint Pete!
After the fight, Saint Pete 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: SAFO 44 Turban v Bridges
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Wells tries to land a front kick but Volkanovski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wells cracks Volkanovski with a good jab.
Volkanovski tries to clinch there but Wells circles away.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wells manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wells is trying to counter with his kicks.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that Wells semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Vernon Wells has been cut.
Volkanovski 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.#CL2#
Wells closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Wells scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wells throws an elbow that misses.
Wells struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkanovski controls his hands.
Wells throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wells just misses with a elbow thrown towards Volkanovski's brow.
Wells lands an elbow that stopped Volkanovski in his tracks for a moment.
Volkanovski struggles to land a body shot inside as Wells controls his hands.
Volkanovski misses with the head strike.
Wells pushes off an throws an elbow but Volkanovski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wells misses with an elbow over the top.
Wells comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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 right hook to the body lands for Volkanovski.
Wells blocks an uppercut.
Wells misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Volkanovski dodges an elbow strike from Wells.
Wells lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wells can't find room to land a body shot as Volkanovski controls the action.
Wells scores with a shoulder strike.
Wells tries a body shot but Volkanovski blocks it.
Wells blocking some punches.
Volkanovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wellss head.
Volkanovski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Volkanovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Wells.
Wells working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkanovski.
A short right from Wells on the inside.
Volkanovski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volkanovski throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Wells fails to land.
Wells lands a glancing elbow in 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!
Wells lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Volkanovski throws a head punch that misses.
Volkanovski looking to stall.
Volkanovski misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Volkanovski struggles to land a body shot inside as Wells controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkanovski.
Wells lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volkanovski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkanovski throws a head punch that misses.
Volkanovski blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Wells.
Wells lands a damaging elbow.
Wells gets through Volkanovski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Volkanovski has a couple of punches blocked by Wells.
Volkanovski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wells up against the cage.
A short right from Wells.
Wells lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volkanovski misses with some punches.
Wells doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wells blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkanovski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wells tries to throw a body punch but Volkanovski avoids it by throwing Wells back against the cage. #T3#
Wells scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Volkanovski.
Still in the clinch, Volkanovski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volkanovski taking a breather.
Wells misses with a body punch.
A short right from Wells on the inside.
Wells working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wells misses with an elbow strike.
Wells lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wells working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wells lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Volkanovski lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Volkanovski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkanovski can't find room to land a body shot as Wells controls the action.
Volkanovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkanovski misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Wells.
Wells throws an elbow that misses.
Wells lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wells creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Wells.
Volkanovski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wells blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wells lands a left hand.
Wells lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wells.
Wells lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wells scores with a shoulder strike.
Volkanovski misses with a punch to the body.
Wells looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wells throws an elbow that misses.
Wells tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wells lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Wells.
Wells pushes off an throws an elbow but Volkanovski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Volkanovski trying to control the position but instead, Wells has worked for underhooks and has pushed Volkanovski into the cage.
Wells comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vernon Wells dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vernon Wells's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Volkanovski walks into a stiff left hand from Wells.
Volkanovski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wells.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wells paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wells clobbers Volkanovski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Volkanovski moves into the clinch successfully.
Wells lands an uppercut.
Volkanovski is struggling to control the position.
Wells comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Volkanovski on the inside.
Wells creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Volkanovski's defenses.
Wells has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volkanovski working aggressively here.
Wells lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkanovski misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Wells.
Wells creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Volkanovski's defenses.
Wells creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wells lands a nice shot to the body.
Wells blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Wells.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Wells digs a right hand into Volkanovski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Volkanovski's gas tank.
Wells works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Wells.
Wells scores with a shoulder strike.
Wells lands a nice elbow.
Volkanovski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Volkanovski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkanovski working aggressively here.
Wells stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Wells.
Vernon Wells seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Wells.
Volkanovski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wells.
Volkanovski takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Wells lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wells lands a nice elbow.
Volkanovski blocks a body shot from Wells.
Wells gets through Volkanovski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wells stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Wells.
A left hand lands to the body for Wells.
Wells lands an elbow inside that Volkanovski shrugs off.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wells creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wells lands a left hand.
Wells lands a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Wells.
Wells throws an elbow that misses.
Wells lands an elbow that stopped Volkanovski in his tracks for a moment.
Wells gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volkanovski takes an elbow to the temple.
Wells goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Wells - that landed with a thud.
Wells comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Volkanovski takes an elbow to the temple.
Wells lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Aleksandar Volkanovski has been cut.
Volkanovski takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wells. #T3#
Wells lands a shoulder strike.
Wells lands a shoulder strike.
Wells is working Volkanovski over against the cage.
Wells lands an elbow inside that Volkanovski shrugs off.
Wells lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wells lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards. #ROC2#
Volkanovski is rocked!
Wells lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Volkanovski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wells lands an elbow inside.
Wells lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wells scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Wells.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wells pushes Volkanovski against the cage. Wells is working some dirty boxing. Wells pushes off with a quick right hook! Volkanovski goes down! Volkanovski tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Wells moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vernon Wells!
An out of breath Vernon Wells thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Striking Masters 10
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Volkanovski has closed the distance and engaged Masanato in a clinch.
Masanato tries to break the clinch but Volkanovski is controlling the position.
Volkanovski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Volkanovski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masanato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volkanovski. #ROC2#
Masanato is rocked!
Volkanovski has Masanato pushed against the ropes.
Volkanovski lands a body shot.
Masanato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Volkanovski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Masanato is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Volkanovski creates a bit of distance and cracks Masanato with a big uppercut! Masanato goes down! The referee pushes Volkanovski away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Masanato make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Volkanovski takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Aleksandar Volkanovski!
After the big win, Aleksandar Volkanovski made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Striking Masters 7
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Volkanovski moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Babinski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Babinski wants to break free but Volkanovski has control.
Volkanovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkanovski misses with a punch to the body.
Babinski wants to break free but Volkanovski has control.
Babinski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Volkanovski lands a hook that snaps the head of Babinski backwards.
Volkanovski tries a body shot but Babinski blocks it. #BC#
Babinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Babinski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babinski. Volkanovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Babinski moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Volkanovski moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Volkanovski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Babinski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Volkanovski tries to stall but Babinski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Babinski scores with a shoulder strike.
Babinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Volkanovski scores with a shot to the side of Babinski's head.
Babinski lands with a short shot to the head.
Volkanovski lands a left hand.
Volkanovski keeps control of Babinski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Babinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkanovski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volkanovski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Babinski's efforts to push away.
Volkanovski has a couple of punches blocked by Babinski.
Volkanovski is trying to maintain a safe position but Babinski gets an underhook and turns Volkanovski into the ropes.
Volkanovski struggles to land a body shot inside as Babinski controls his hands.
Volkanovski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Babinski backwards. #BC#
Babinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volkanovski moves in looking to clinch but Babinski pushes him off.
Babinski throwing a counter right hand but Volkanovski manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Volkanovski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Babinski, pushing him back against the ropes.
We've been informed that Volkanovski 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.
Nice body punch from Babinski - that landed with a thud.
Babinski lands a shot to the body.
Babinski digs a right hand into Volkanovski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Volkanovski's gas tank.
Volkanovski looks winded!#T2#
Babinski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Volkanovski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Babinski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkanovski has Babinski pressed against the ropes, preventing Babinski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Volkanovski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkanovski is trying to stall.
Babinski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Volkanovski fails to land. #BC#
Babinski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babinski cracks Volkanovski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
It looks like Aleksandar Volkanovski has been cut.
Babinski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Babinski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkanovski circles away quickly and effectively.
And Volkanovski responds with a good body kick, but Babinski manages to step out the way in time.
Babinski connects with a right hand. Volkanovski shakes it off.
Aleksandar Volkanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanovski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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 Viktor Babinski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Volkanovski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Babinski cracks Volkanovski with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Volkanovski is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Volkanovski is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Volkanovski could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Viktor Babinski!
Viktor Babinski thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SAFO KickBoxing II
Date: Dec 16, 2019

#R1#
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Wells moves out of range.
Wells swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Volkanovski.#CL2#
Volkanovski instigates a clinch.
Volkanovski effectively controlling the action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wells.
Wells is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Volkanovski is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkanovski.
Volkanovski misses with the head strike.
Wells misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wells.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wells creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wells misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wells.
Wells throws an elbow that misses.
Wells creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Volkanovski's defenses.
Volkanovski misses with the head strike.
Wells lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Wells creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wells.
Volkanovski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Volkanovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wells's elbow.
Wells lands a nice elbow.
Nice body punch from Wells.
Volkanovski blocks an elbow strike.
Volkanovski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Volkanovski can't find room to land a body shot as Wells controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wells.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Wells throws an elbow but misses.
Wells gets through Volkanovski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Volkanovski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wells is keeping busy.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Volkanovski working aggressively here.
Volkanovski tries a body shot but Wells blocks it.
Wells lands a nice elbow.
Wells misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Wells lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkanovski lands a shot to the body.
Wells is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wells lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wells lands with a left to the head.
Volkanovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wells throws an elbow that misses.
Volkanovski tries to work over Wells's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkanovski tries to throw a body punch but Wells avoids it by throwing Volkanovski back against the ropes.
Wells looking to slow down the pace here.
Wells pushes Volkanovski back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wells takes a shot to the head.
Volkanovski taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wells.
Volkanovski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wells lands an elbow just above Volkanovski 's eye.
Wells lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards. #T3#
Wells lands an elbow that stopped Volkanovski in his tracks for a moment.
Wells comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Volkanovski pushes Wells back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wells as Volkanovski tries to tie him up.
Volkanovski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wells misses with an elbow over the top.
Wells blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wells throws an elbow that misses.
Wells looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from Wells.
Volkanovski avoids a wild elbow strike from Wells.
Wells lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Wells.
Volkanovski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Volkanovski tries to work over Wells's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wells lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Volkanovski can't find room to land a body shot as Wells controls the action.
Wells lands a nice elbow.
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!
Wells lands an elbow inside that Volkanovski shrugs off.
Wells lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
A short right from Volkanovski.
A short uppercut from Wells.
Wells lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkanovski.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wells.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Volkanovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkanovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wells's elbow.
Volkanovski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wells backwards.
Volkanovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wellss head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wells lands with a short shot to the head.
Wells lands with a left to the head.
Volkanovski takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Volkanovski blocks an elbow strike from Wells.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vernon Wells 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#
Volkanovski staying out of range there.
Volkanovski throws a counter combo.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch.
Volkanovski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wells looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Volkanovski moves in looking to clinch but Wells pushes him off.#CL2#
Volkanovski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wells, pushing him back against the ropes.
Wells lands a shoulder strike.
Wells slows down the pace here.
Wells lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Wells blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski can't find room to land a body shot as Wells controls the action.
Volkanovski misses with a body punch.
Wells throws an elbow but it misses.
Still in the clinch, Wells scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volkanovski dodges an elbow strike from Wells.
Wells tries to work over Volkanovski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Volkanovski scores with a shoulder strike.
Wells blocks an uppercut.
Wells lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Volkanovski working aggressively here.
Wells lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wells lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Volkanovski lands a hook that snaps the head of Wells backwards.
Volkanovski takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Aleksandar Volkanovski has been cut.
Wells lands an elbow inside that Volkanovski shrugs off.
Volkanovski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wells is keeping busy.
Wells blocking some punches.
Wells working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wells lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkanovski struggles to land a body shot inside as Wells controls his hands.
Wells works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wells trying to stall but Volkanovski improves his position.
Wells prevents a body shot from Volkanovski.
Wells lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Wells blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Wells.
Wells lands an elbow inside that Volkanovski shrugs off.
Wells lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Volkanovski.
Volkanovski is breathing heavily.
A short right from Wells on the inside.
Wells lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Wells lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vernon Wells has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wells blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wells lands a shot to the body.
Wells is working Volkanovski over against the ropes.
Wells lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wells is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkanovski can do to turn this around?
Nice elbow from Wells.
Volkanovski takes an elbow to the temple.
Volkanovski takes a shot to the head.
Wells lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Wells lands a right hand.
Volkanovski tries a body shot but Wells blocks it.
Wells lands an elbow inside that Volkanovski shrugs off. #T3#
Volkanovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Wells.
Wells lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Wells.
Wells lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wells.
Wells lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wells lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wells lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Wells lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wells lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volkanovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Wells.
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!
Wells working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Volkanovski fails to land.
Volkanovski can't find room to land a body shot as Wells controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wells.
Wells lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wells lands a nice elbow.
Volkanovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wells's elbow. #T4#
Wells lands an elbow just above Volkanovski 's eye.
Volkanovski misses with a punch to the body.
Wells lands a nice elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Volkanovski misses with a body punch.
Wells lands a nice elbow. #ROC#
Volkanovski is rocked!
Wells lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volkanovski is still on wobbly legs! Can Wells finish him?
Volkanovski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wells lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Volkanovski.
Wells lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Volkanovski tries a body shot but Wells blocks it.
Wells works on Volkanovski's body with a couple of short punches.
Wells lands an elbow just above Volkanovski 's eye.
Wells lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for Wells to work.
Wells lands an elbow that stopped Volkanovski in his tracks for a moment.
Wells cracks Volkanovski with a big elbow, right in the eye socket! Volkanovski drops to his knees in obvious pain! The referee starts the count but it's plainly obvious that Volkanovski isn't going to get back to his feet. The referee counts none the less and Wells struts around the mat, safe in the knowledge that this one is over. A big win for Wells!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Vernon Wells!
Vernon Wells decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Island War
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Volkanovski rushes Ray and presses him up against the cage.
Volkanovski prevents a body shot from Ray.
Ray definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkanovski's elbow.
Volkanovski can't find room to land a body shot as Ray controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkanovski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ray up against the cage.
Volkanovski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Volkanovski scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ray or not.
Volkanovski cracks Ray with a nice body shot.
Ray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkanovski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rays head.
Nice body punch from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Ray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands an uppercut.
Volkanovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rays head.
Volkanovski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Volkanovski stalls.
Ray misses with some punches.
Volkanovski lands with a light punch inside.
Ray has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ray working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Volkanovski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ray tries a body shot but Volkanovski blocks it.
Volkanovski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkanovski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volkanovski lands with a light punch inside.
Volkanovski scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Volkanovski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Volkanovski scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Volkanovski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ray or not.
A right hand to the body from Volkanovski.
Nice body punch from Volkanovski.
Ray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Volkanovski has him pressed against the cage.
Volkanovski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Volkanovski prevents Ray from breaking the clinch.
Ray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Volkanovski has him pressed against the cage.
Ray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski is working Ray over against the cage.#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Volkanovski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ray is breathing heavily.
Ray wants to break free but Volkanovski has control.
Volkanovski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Volkanovski digs a right hand into Ray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ray's gas tank.
Volkanovski lands with a light punch inside.
Ray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Volkanovski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ray stalling in the clinch but Volkanovski improves position.
Volkanovski avoiding damage.
Ray working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski 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!
Volkanovski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Volkanovski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ray throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Volkanovski counters with a crisp one two that drops Ray! Volkanovski thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ray to his feet! Ray is in big trouble!
Volkanovski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ray. #CL2#
Volkanovski clinches with his opponent.
Volkanovski lands a shoulder strike.
Volkanovski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Volkanovski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volkanovski pushes Ray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkanovski cracks Ray with a nice body shot.
Volkanovski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Volkanovski. #ROC2#
Ray is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A frustrated look appears on Ray's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oh Ray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkanovski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ray seems to have got his legs back now.
Volkanovski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Volkanovski's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Volkanovski managing to block the knees to the body from Ray.
Volkanovski just leaning against Ray, taking a breather. #T1#
Volkanovski scores with a shot to the side of Ray's head.
Volkanovski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Volkanovski.
A right hook to the body lands for Volkanovski.
Volkanovski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Volkanovski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volkanovski cracks Ray with a nice body shot.
Volkanovski lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski just leaning against Ray, taking a breather.
Volkanovski effectively controlling the action here.
A shot in the inside from Volkanovski.
A short right from Volkanovski on the inside.
Ray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkanovski scores with a shoulder strike.
Aleksandar Volkanovski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Volkanovski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkanovski is working Ray over against the cage.
Volkanovski taking a breather.
Volkanovski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Volkanovski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volkanovski is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkanovski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short left from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski digs a right hand into Ray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ray's gas tank. #T3#
Volkanovski lands with a left to the head.
Volkanovski is leaning against Ray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski stalling the fight.
Volkanovski lands a body shot in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ray.#TD2#
Volkanovski drags the fight down to the ground. #ES2#
Volkanovski is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Come on Volkanovski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Volkanovski pushes Ray back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Volkanovski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volkanovski lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski controlling the action here for a moment.
Volkanovski taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Volkanovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ray throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnathon Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanovski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ray if he has to take too many more of those.
Ray swings for the body but Volkanovski moves out of range. #CL2#
Volkanovski clinches up against the cage.
Volkanovski blocks a body shot from Ray.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski is working Ray over against the cage.
Volkanovski lands a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Volkanovski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski lands a hook that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Volkanovski is leaning against Ray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Volkanovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rays head.
Volkanovski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ray or not.
Volkanovski pushes Ray back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Good body shot from Volkanovski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volkanovski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski digs a right hand into Ray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ray's gas tank.
Volkanovski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Volkanovski lands a body shot.
Volkanovski dips a shoulder and cracks Ray with a mighty uppercut! Ray falls back against the cage and Volkanovski unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ray is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Volkanovski screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandar Volkanovski!
Aleksandar Volkanovski gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: S.A.F.O CHAMPION CROWN 1
Date: Sep 30, 2019

#R1#
Volkanovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Volkanovski counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Volkanovski to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Volkanovski clinches with his opponent.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Volkanovski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Volkanovski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Volkanovski prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Volkanovski has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Volkanovski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Johnson is trying to drag Volkanovski to the mat but Volkanovski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Volkanovski keeps him there for the moment.
Volkanovski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Volkanovski prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Volkanovski breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Volkanovski gets a clinch.
Volkanovski tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Volkanovski is trying to break free.
Volkanovski is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T2#
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Volkanovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Johnson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Volkanovski defend it? Johnson steps over the head and cranks it - Volkanovski is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Duke Johnson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Duke Johnson waved his t-shirt featuring Hot Spunk's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2019

#R1#
Volkanovski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Volkanovski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dallas tries to bum rush Volkanovski with a series of wild strikes but Volkanovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkanovski wants to clinch but Dallas slips to the side
and Dallas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkanovski moves forwards but Dallas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dallas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dallas thuds his shin into the meat of Volkanovski's side.
Volkanovski blocks a head kick by Dallas.
Volkanovski walks into a stiff left hand from Dallas.
Dallas lands a nice hook to Volkanovski's body. Volkanovski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkanovski tries to clinch
enabling Dallas to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch but Dallas is avoiding it.
Dallas keeps the fight on the outside.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch. #T1#
Dallas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#KD#
Dallas sends Volkanovski crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dallas is motioning to the referee to let Volkanovski up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Volkanovski is rocked!
Dallas throws a right and a left that Volkanovski avoids nicely.
Dallas misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Dallas tries to keep at a distance but Volkanovski has taken the fight into 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!
Volkanovski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dallas's efforts to push away.
Dallas wants to get back to striking at distance but Volkanovski won't allow it.
Dallas working hard to break the clinch.
Volkanovski lands a right hand. #T2#
Volkanovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dallas's elbow. #BC2#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski throws a combination that misses
letting Dallas counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Dallas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dallas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkanovski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dallas throws a head kick that misses
and Volkanovski counters with a two punch combo.
Volkanovski fails with the takedown.
Volkanovski moves in looking to clinch but Dallas pushes him off.
Dallas throwing a counter right hand but Volkanovski manages to avoid it.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Dallas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Volkanovski closes the distance and pushes Dallas back into the cage.
Dallas can't break the clinch. #T3##BC#
Dallas breaks from the clinch.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch but Dallas is avoiding it.
Dallas keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Volkanovski closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Volkanovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Dallas.
No joy there for Dallas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volkanovski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dallas is breathing heavily.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Dallas is having none of it.
Dallas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkanovski closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Dallas counter with a right hand. #T4#
Dallas tries to bum rush Volkanovski with a series of wild strikes but Volkanovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Dallas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dallas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch but Dallas is avoiding it.
Volkanovski wants to clinch but Dallas slips to the side
and Dallas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkanovski avoids a punch combination 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!
Dallas avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Volkanovski closes the distance and pushes Dallas back into the cage.
Dallas wants to get back to striking at distance but Volkanovski won't allow it.
Dallas blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Volkanovski manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Dallas 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##CL2#
Volkanovski drives through and clinches with Dallas against the cage. #BC2#
Volkanovski breaks from the clinch.
Volkanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Dallas circles away.
Dallas tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dallas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Volkanovski closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Volkanovski manages to break the clinch.
Leroy Dallas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski misses with a jab, cross combination.
A clash of legs there as Volkanovski blocks the low kick.
Volkanovski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Volkanovski fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Volkanovski clobbers Dallas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dallas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volkanovski tries to clinch there but Dallas circles away.
Leroy Dallas is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkanovski throws a combination that misses
and Dallas counters with a straight right hand.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up.
Dallas connects with a crisp jab.
Volkanovski lands a nice shot that snaps Dallas's head back.
Dallas lands a head kick. Volkanovski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch but Dallas is avoiding it.
Dallas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkanovski can do to turn this around?
Dallas connects with a body shot that sends Volkanovski's belly button to the back.
Dallas throws a head kick that misses
and Volkanovski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dallas throws a body kick that misses.
Volkanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Dallas circles away. #T2#
Volkanovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A leg kick checked by Volkanovski.
Dallas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Volkanovskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Volkanovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volkanovski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Volkanovski moves forwards but Dallas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dallas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski wants to clinch
and Dallas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dallas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Volkanovski backs away, Dallas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Volkanovski moves into the clinch successfully.
Dallas blocking some punches. #T3#
Dallas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dallas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch.
Dallas tries a head kick but it misses.
Dallas swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dallas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Dallas circles away.
Volkanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dallas misses with a hook to the body
and Volkanovski counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Volkanovski rushes Dallas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
The referee calls for Volkanovski to work.
Volkanovski lands a left hand.
Volkanovski misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Dallas manages to break the clinch.
Volkanovski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dallas misses with a head kick.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up but Dallas circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Volkanovski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkanovski misses with some punches.
Dallas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Volkanovski has him pressed against the cage.
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 Leroy Dallas will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Volkanovski tries to clinch up.
Dallas is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dallas throws a series of strikes that have Volkanovski backpedaling.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Dallas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dallas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Volkanovski.
Dallas scores with a jab.
Dallas throws a head kick that misses.
Volkanovski flicks out a counter leg kick but Dallas steps away.
Volkanovski tries to clinch
and Dallas counters with a nice body shot.
Dallas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Volkanovski moves in looking to clinch but Dallas pushes him off.#CL2#
Volkanovski clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dallas as Volkanovski tries to tie him up.
Volkanovski keeps control of Dallas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Dallas working hard to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dallas's elbow.
Volkanovski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkanovski has Dallas pressed against the cage, preventing Dallas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Volkanovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Dallas is looking to break free of the clinch but Volkanovski has double underhooks.
Dallas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dallas. #BC2#
Volkanovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dallas counters with a nice uppercut.
Dallas cracks Volkanovski with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Dallas throws a right hand that Volkanovski ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkanovski also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Dallas is having none of it.
Dallas misses with the body kick
and Volkanovski counters with a two punch combo.
Dallas throws a wild body kick that Volkanovski sees coming a mile off.
Dallas lands with a nice body punch.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up.
Volkanovski wants to clinch up but Dallas keeps it at a distance.
Dallas misses with a head kick.
Volkanovski throws a big counter head kick but Dallas avoids it with no problem.
Dallas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dallas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkanovski circles away quickly and effectively.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dallas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkanovski fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dallas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkanovski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dallas counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Volkanovski has Dallas up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkanovski lands an uppercut.
Volkanovski misses with a punch to the body.
Aleksandar Volkanovski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Volkanovski taking a breather. #T4#
Volkanovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkanovski swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Dallas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dallas throws a sloppy head kick and Volkanovski moves out of range easily.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Dallas moves out of range.
Dallas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch.
Dallas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkanovski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dallas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Dallas. Those never looked like landing.
Leroy Dallas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volkanovski lands a head kick!
Aleksandar Volkanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dallas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Dallas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dallas, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

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

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