Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN 19 Shredder v Shakes
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Cannabino. That's going to slow Raak down.
Cannabino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Raak closes the distance and pushes Cannabino back into the cage.
Raak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cannabino being controlled against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Cannabino.
Raak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raak blocks a body shot from Cannabino.
Raak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannabino's elbow.
Raak blocks an uppercut.
Cannabino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Cannabino - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cannabino lands with a light punch inside.
Raak blocks an uppercut.
Raak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raak blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Raak lands a takedown into guard. #T1##SUB#
Cannabino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Raak 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.#SUB#
Raak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cannabino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raak has managed to get both his arms back between Cannabino's legs - danger averted.
Raak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU2#
Raak decides to stand back up. Raak steps back and let's Cannabino get back to his feet.
Cannabino misses with a wild body shot.
Raak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cannabino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cannabino steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Raak. That one must have hurt.
Cannabino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.#T2#
Raak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cannabino.
Cannabino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raak is able to avoid easily.
Raak tries to move into range but Cannabino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Cannabino.
Cannabino lands with a shot to the body.
Cannabino misses with a straight right.
Raak avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
Raak lands with a right hand.
Cannabino misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Raak misses.
Cannabino takes a swing at Raak's ribcage but misses.
Cannabino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Cannabino.
Cannabino tries to land a front kick but Raak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Cannabino. Those never looked like landing.
Raak stuns Cannabino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
Cannabino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cannabino just misses with a punch to the body.
Raak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Raak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cannabino bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cannabino scores with a punch to the head.
Cannabino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raak counters with a solid body kick.
Cannabino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raak.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cannabino swings widly with a right hand
and Raak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cannabino is breathing heavily.#T4#
Cannabino loads up on a big right hand but Raak slips the punch.
Raak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Raak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cannabino swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Raak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cannabino misses with a shot to the body
and Raak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raak blocks a jab.
Raak slips under a jab from Cannabino.
Raak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cannabino looks to throw the jab but Raak is out of range.
Raak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cannabino lands a jab.
An inside leg kick from Cannabino misses.
Raak tries to bum rush Cannabino with a series of wild strikes but Cannabino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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 Emporio Cannabino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Cannabino.
Cannabino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raak throws a body punch but Cannabino moves out of range.
Raak avoids the body shot from Cannabino.
Cannabino throws a leg kick but Raak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cannabino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raak counters with a low kick, right behind Cannabino 's knee.
Cannabino throws a jab but it's blocked by Raak.
Cannabino misses with an uppercut
and Raak counters with a nice uppercut.
Cannabino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raak swings for the body but Cannabino moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Cannabino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cannabino misses with a body shot
and Raak counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannabino throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cannabino thinking. #T1#
Raak checks a low kick from Cannabino.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cannabino lands a jab to Raak's midsection.#CL2#
Raak instigates a clinch.
A short right from Raak.
A head punch on the inside from Cannabino fails to land.
Raak lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raak.
Cannabino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Raak.
Cannabino works on Raak's body with a couple of short punches.
Cannabino working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raak. #TD2#
Raak has Cannabino pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Raak pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cannabino tumbling to the mat - Raak dives into Cannabino's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Cannabino throws his legs up looking for a submission but Raak uses it to pass to side control. #T2#
Cannabino is looking to regain half guard here but Raak keeps moving and retains side control.
Raak controls the position.
Cannabino stops Raak from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Cannabino is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Raak's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Raak! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Cannabino has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hjalmar Raak!
An out of breath Hjalmar Raak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2024

#R1#
Kovacs checks a leg kick.
A jab from Cannabino misses.
Cannabino misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Kovacs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovacs 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.
Cannabino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kovacs connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Cannabino.
Kovacs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kovacs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cannabino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Kovacs. Those never looked like landing.
Cannabino misses with a low kick.
Cannabino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cannabino throws a lazy right hand but Kovacs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kovacs checks a leg kick.
Kovacs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cannabino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cannabino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Kovacs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino takes a swing at Kovacs's ribcage but misses.
Cannabino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino connects with a solid leg kick.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kovacs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Kovacs blocks the leg kick.
Kovacs is looking for a counter combo.
Kovacs throws a head kick but Cannabino moves out of range.
Cannabino 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.
Cannabino throws a lazy right hand but Kovacs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cannabino misses with a kick to the body.
Cannabino throws a lazy right hand but Kovacs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cannabino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovacs lands a jab to the nose.
Cannabino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kovacs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kovacs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cannabino tries to work over Kovacs's front leg with a kick but Kovacs checks it.
Kovacs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kovacs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kovacs tests Cannabino's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD2#
Cannabino lands a big head kick that sends Kovacs tumbling to the mat! Cannabino takes a step backwards and waves Kovacs back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cannabino looks to land a left hand but Kovacs moved out of range nicely.
Kovacs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cannabino throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kovacs counters with a series of strikes. Cannabino will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cannabino ducks right into an uppercut from Kovacs.
Cannabino throws a leg kick but Kovacs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kovacs closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kovacs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cannabino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kovacs misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Kovacs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Kovacs finds it's way through Cannabino's defenses.
Cannabino throws a leg kick which misses Kovacs's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovacs tries to avoid it.
Kovacs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Kovacs blocks the leg kick.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses.
Kovacs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cannabino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kovacs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cannabino's hands.
Kovacs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cannabino lands a jab to the head.
Cannabino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cannabino tried to score with a low kick but Kovacs checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannabino tries a low kick but Kovacs avoids it.#T4#
Cannabino ducks right into an uppercut from Kovacs.
Cannabino throws an overhand right that lands on Kovacs's shoulder, as Kovacs tries to avoid the shot.
Cannabino blocks a head kick by Kovacs.
Kovacs lands a head kick!
Kovacs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cannabino. Cannabino obviously looking to wear him down.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses.
Cannabino throws a jab when Kovacs was well out of range.
Cannabino throws out a loose jab but Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cannabino throws a sloppy body shot
and Kovacs counters with a series of strikes. Cannabino will be more careful next time no doubt.
A bone on bone clash there as Kovacs blocks the leg kick.
Cannabino ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovacs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cannabino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cannabino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kovacs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cannabino just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKovacs.
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 Andor Kovacs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
That's time! Kovacs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Kovacs.
Cannabino throws a low kick but Kovacs avoids it.
Kovacs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cannabino defends well and Kovacs ends up having to push Cannabino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cannabino tries a quick counter leg kick but Kovacs is wise to it.
Cannabino just leaning against Kovacs, taking a breather.
Cannabino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cannabino misses with the head strike.
Kovacs blocking some punches.
Kovacs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Cannabino.
Cannabino tries to work over Kovacs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch.
Cannabino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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 Kovacs.
Cannabino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cannabino wants to slow Kovacs down by chopping away at his legs.
Kovacs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Andor Kovacs is winning the standup battle so far.
Kovacs avoids the body shot from Cannabino. #T1#
Cannabino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovacs moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cannabino.
Andor Kovacs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannabino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kovacs.
Kovacs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cannabino tries to land a front kick but Kovacs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cannabino misses with a leg kick
and Kovacs counters with a straight right hand.
Kovacs connects with a high kick.
Cannabino looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovacs is just out of range.
Cannabino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.
Cannabino was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kovacs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kovacs throws a big counter combination but Cannabino scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kovacs throws a sloppy head kick and Cannabino moves out of range easily.
Kovacs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Decent striking displayed by Cannabino there.
Cannabino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kovacs's head.#ROC2#Kovacs is rocked!
Cannabino moves out of range of the body kick.
Kovacs misses with a straight left.
Kovacs clobbers Cannabino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cannabino is out of range.
Kovacs blocks a head kick by Cannabino.
Kovacs lands a jab-cross combination.
Cannabino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cannabino misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kovacs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cannabino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cannabino misses with a head kick.
Cannabino misses with a low kick.
Kovacs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kovacs ducks under a wild hook from Cannabino.
Cannabino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kovacs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cannabino shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kovacs.
Kovacs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cannabino throws a shot from downtown. Kovacs moves away and avoids it.
Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cannabino.#T3#
Kovacs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kovacs's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Kovacs misses with a wild combination.
Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovacs.
A leg kick checked by Kovacs.
Kovacs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cannabino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacs. Cannabino does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cannabino.
Cannabino takes a swing at Kovacs's ribcage but misses.
Cannabino tries a low kick but Kovacs avoids it.
The fighters circling - Cannabino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Cannabino looks to move away, Kovacs throws a big counter combo but Cannabino just gets out of the way.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cannabino 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.
Kovacs throws a poor cross that misses
and Cannabino counters with a straight right hand.
Kovacs throws a shot from downtown. Cannabino moves away and avoids it.
Kovacs blocks a leg kick.
Kovacs lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Cannabino throws a leg kick which misses Kovacs's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovacs tries to avoid it.
Kovacs misses with a wild combination.
Kovacs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovacs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovacs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cannabino's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacs with the inside leg kick.
Cannabino throws a body punch but Kovacs moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Cannabino.
Kovacs moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovacs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cannabino. That's going to slow Kovacs down.
Cannabino finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab by Cannabino.
Cannabino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emporio Cannabino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cannabino throws a lazy head kick
and Cannabino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovacs is looking to chop away at Cannabino's legs.
Kovacs throws an overhand right that lands on Cannabino's shoulder, as Cannabino tries to avoid the shot.
Cannabino digs a good body shot into Kovacs's ribs.
Jab, jab by Kovacs - just one landing.
Cannabino scores with a leg kick.
Kovacs checks a low kick from Cannabino.
Kovacs checks a low kick from Cannabino.
Kovacs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cannabino's head backwards.
Kovacs checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovacs.
Cannabino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kovacs is out of range and Cannabino settles back down.
Kovacs throwing a counter right hand but Cannabino manages to avoid it.
Kovacs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cannabino stuffs the takedown attempt from Kovacs. Kovacs gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Cannabino misses with a leg kick
and Kovacs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Cannabino misses
and Kovacs counters with a head kick. That will keep Cannabino thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cannabino, as that shot connected.
Cannabino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body kick there by Kovacs.
Cannabino slips under a jab from Kovacs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cannabino.
Cannabino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovacs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kovacs lands with a nice combination. Cannabino backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Kovacs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cannabino. That's going to slow Kovacs down.
Kovacs looks to land a combination but Cannabino avoids it well. #T2#
Kovacs throws a head kick but Cannabino moves out of range.
Cannabino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Cannabino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovacs.
Cannabino with a nice calf kick.
Cannabino misses with a looping right.
Cannabino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kovacs is out of range and Cannabino settles back down.
Kovacs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cannabino misses with a kick to the body.
Kovacs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovacs misses with a head kick.
Kovacs checks a low kick from Cannabino.
Nice straight punches there by Kovacs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kovacs.
Cannabino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kovacs's sensitive parts.
Cannabino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Cannabino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kovacs doesn't seem bothered though.
Kovacs avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
Cannabino misses with a low kick as Kovacs jumps back.
Kovacs tried to counter with a leg kick but Cannabino avoided it.
Cannabino sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
An inside leg kick from Kovacs misses.
Cannabino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cannabino throws a lazy right hand but Kovacs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cannabino lands with a right hand.
Kovacs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cannabino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cannabino misses with a wild combination.
Kovacs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kovacs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Cannabino stalks Kovacs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kovacs's face. Kovacs staggers backwards, shaken.
Cannabino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacs throws a lazy head kick
and Cannabino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kovacs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannabino moves away.
Cannabino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cannabino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kovacs's sensitive parts.
Cannabino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kovacs throws a series of strikes that have Cannabino backpedaling.
Cannabino lands with an uppercut that bounces Kovacs off the cage and back into range.
Cannabino tests Kovacs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Kovacs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cannabino moves forwards but Kovacs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cannabino cracks Kovacs with a hook to the temple - Kovacs is on wobbly legs here! Cannabino swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kovacs falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Cannabino wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Emporio Cannabino!
After winning the bout, Emporio Cannabino thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Andor Kovacs was interviewed post fight and said 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'.

Event: H27
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Cannabino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Doback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Doback lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cannabino tries a head kick but it misses.
Cannabino misses with a double jab
and Doback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doback scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cannabino in his tracks. #CUT#That has opened up Emporio Cannabino's cut even more.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
Doback throws a leg kick but Cannabino sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Doback avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
Doback tries a low kick but Cannabino avoids it.
Doback misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doback loads up on a big right hand but Cannabino slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doback throws a leg kick
and Cannabino counters with a stiff right hand.
Cannabino throws a right and a left that Doback avoids nicely.
Cannabino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Doback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannabino moves away.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Doback moves out of range.
Cannabino lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Doback throws a front kick aimed at Cannabino's knee but Cannabino avoids it well.
Doback swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Doback blocks a low kick nicely.
Doback just misses with a punch to the body.
Doback tries a low kick but Cannabino avoids it.
Doback throws a leg kick but Cannabino checks it.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannabino swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Doback slips a jab and a cross from Cannabino.
Cannabino stalks Doback and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Doback's face. Doback staggers backwards, shaken.
A leg kick checked by Cannabino.
Doback throws a shot from downtown. Cannabino moves away and avoids it.
Cannabino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
Cannabino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Doback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cannabino was well out of range. Poor timing from Doback.
Despite the aggression on Cannabino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Doback buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Doback, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
Cannabino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cannabino blocks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cannabino tries a head kick but it misses.
Cannabino slips a jab from Doback.
A countering left hand to the body from Cannabino misses.
Cannabino jabs Doback to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from Doback is predictable there
and Cannabino counters with a straight right hand.
Doback lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cannabino's sensitive parts.
Doback wants to land a leg kick but Cannabino is out of range.
Cannabino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Doback connects with a body shot.
Cannabino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cannabino throws a solid leg kick but Doback takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cannabino.
Cannabino 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannabino throws a series of punches but Doback moves out of range.
Cannabino steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Doback. That one must have hurt.
Cannabino blocks a low kick nicely.
Doback throws a leg kick but Cannabino checks it.
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 Dale Doback will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cannabino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cannabino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Doback wants to land a leg kick but Cannabino is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doback. That's going to slow Cannabino down.
A low kick from Doback misses
and Cannabino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cannabino throws a leg kick that is checked
and Doback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doback walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cannabino checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cannabino throws a sloppy head kick
and Doback counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Cannabino clinches.
Doback lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Doback misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doback ducks under a wild hook from Cannabino.
Doback will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Doback looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Doback throws a leg kick that misses.
Doback is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Doback cracks Cannabino with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Doback throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Doback misses the shot to the body.
Cannabino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Doback swings for the body but Cannabino moves out of range.
Cannabino tries a head kick but it misses.
Doback shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Doback throws out a loose jab but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Cannabino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Cannabino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cannabino avoids the body shot from Doback.
Cannabino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cannabino takes a swing at Doback's ribcage but misses.
Cannabino checks a leg kick nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cannabino. Doback shrugs it off though.
Doback takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doback attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cannabino throws out a counter right but Doback avoids it with no problem.
It looks like Doback has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Doback pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doback throws a poor cross that misses
and Cannabino counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Doback throws a jab but it's blocked by Cannabino.
Cannabino throws a good cross that connects.
Doback 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.
Cannabino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doback.
Doback throws a front kick aimed at Cannabino's knee but Cannabino avoids it well.
Cannabino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Doback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cannabino misses with the combination.
Dale Doback is winning the standup battle so far.
Cannabino throws a body kick that misses.
Doback lands a slapping body shot.
Cannabino connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doback throws a leg kick but Cannabino sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cannabino unleashes a big counter combination but Doback bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice shot by Doback.
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 Dale Doback will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cannabino throws a shot from downtown. Doback moves away and avoids it.
Cannabino throws a push kick but Doback slaps the foot to one side.
Cannabino throws a sloppy head kick and Doback moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
Doback throws a leg kick which misses Cannabino's front leg but catches the back leg as Cannabino tries to avoid it.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannabino throws a sloppy head kick and Doback moves out of range easily.
Cannabino takes a swing at Doback's ribcage but misses.
Doback with a nice calf kick.
Cannabino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cannabino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doback throws a front kick aimed at Cannabino's knee but Cannabino avoids it well.
Cannabino feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doback throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cannabino counters with a nice body shot.
Doback takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cannabino looks to clinch
and Doback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cannabino checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cannabino connects with a jab.#T1#
Doback ducks right into an uppercut from Cannabino.
Doback throws a body punch but Cannabino moves out of range.
Doback misses with a kick to the body.
Doback is looking to score with low kicks.
Doback takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Doback takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cannabino moves out of range of the strikes.
Cannabino takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Doback darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Doback 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 Cannabino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cannabino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cannabino misses with a double jab
enabling Doback to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#The cut above Emporio Cannabino's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Doback throws a chopping leg kick but Cannabino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Doback scores with a push kick.
Cannabino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cannabino.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cannabino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Cannabino walks into a jab.
Cannabino misses with a series of wild punches.
Doback is looking to counter with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cannabino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Decent striking displayed by Doback there.
Doback connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Cannabino's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Cannabino - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dale Doback!
Dale Doback decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: H19
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Cannabino pushes Chai away with a front kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cannabino - that will leave a mark! #CL#
Cannabino clinches up against the ropes.
Chai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chai gets through Cannabino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cannabino has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Cannabino pushes Chai back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cannabino tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Cannabino.
Cannabino leaning against his opponent.
Chai scores a nice knee to the body.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cannabino avoiding damage as Chai throws knees to the body.
Chai lands a body shot.
Cannabino taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chai as Cannabino tries to tie him up.
Chai misses with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Cannabino.
Cannabino takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cannabino is breathing heavily.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai and Cannabino are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Chai throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Cannabino into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Chai knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chaikka Chai!
An out of breath Chaikka Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: H15
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Cannabino goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Jake Demuss has been cut.
Cannabino misses with the combination.
Cannabino fails to land with a series of punches.
Demuss tries to counter by clinching up but Cannabino breaks away and moves out of range.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannabino slips a jab and a cross from Demuss.
Cannabino motions for Demuss to come forward. Cannabino throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino scores with a jab to the body.
Cannabino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Demuss circles away quickly and effectively.
Demuss keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Demuss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cannabino misses with a two punch combination.
Cannabino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cannabino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cannabino connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cannabino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Demuss misses with a body shot.
Demuss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cannabino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demuss blocks the body kick.
Demuss appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
No joy there for Cannabino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cannabino misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Demuss.
Cannabino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Demuss throws a head kick that Cannabino semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Cannabino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cannabino throws a solid leg kick but Demuss takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cannabino.
Demuss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannabino.
Demuss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cannabino keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Demuss.
Cannabino scores with a spinning back kick!
Cannabino misses with a few strikes there.
Cannabino lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Demuss takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demuss connects with a single shot there.
Cannabino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Demuss.
Demuss moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCannabino.
Cannabino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cannabino feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Demusss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Demuss on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cannabino scores with a body shot.
Demuss fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Demuss throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Demuss throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannabino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Demuss on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cannabino throws a head kick but Demuss moves out of range.
Demuss tries to clinch up.
Cannabino is trying to counter with his kicks.
Demuss looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino dominated that 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!#R2#
Cannabino staying out of range there.
Cannabino walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cannabino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Demuss.
Demuss throws a head kick but Cannabino moves out of range.
Cannabino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cannabino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cannabino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cannabino is looking to chop away at Demuss's legs.
Demuss fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cannabino just manages to avoid it.
Demuss avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
Cannabino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Demuss's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Cannabino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Demuss moves out of range as Cannabino throws a body kick.
Cannabino misses with a straight right.
Cannabino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Demuss on the side of the head.#T1#
Cannabino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demuss lands a jab to the nose.
Cannabino tries to land a front kick but Demuss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Demuss motions for Cannabino to come forward. Demuss throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino misses with a head kick.
Cannabino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Demuss.
Demuss throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cannabino.
Cannabino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demuss manages to avoid it.
Cannabino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cannabino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cannabino. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cannabino misses with a wild combination.
Cannabino swinging wildly here. #T2#
Cannabino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cannabino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cannabino misses with a body shot #CL#
and Demuss counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cannabino loads up on a big right hand but Demuss slips the punch.
Cannabino scores with a head kick.
Demuss fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cannabino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Demuss is looking to counter with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Demuss.
Cannabino misses with the combination.
Cannabino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demuss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Demuss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cannabino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cannabino misses with a kick to the body
and Demuss counters with a stiff right hand.
Cannabino misses with a double jab
letting Demuss counter with a right hand.
Demuss tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Demuss.
Demuss throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cannabino avoids it.
Cannabino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cannabino crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Demuss - the referee stops the clock and Cannabino gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Demuss. Cannabino manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Demuss moves out of range.
Demuss throws a lazy head kick
and Cannabino finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cannabino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demuss tries to score with a low kick but Cannabino moves his leg out of the way.
Cannabino lands with a good body shot.
Demuss misses with a head kick.
Cannabino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Demuss throws a sloppy head kick and Cannabino moves out of range easily.
Demuss swinging wildly here.
Demuss throws a body shot but no joy.
Demuss throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cannabino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Demuss takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cannabino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino throws a body kick that misses.
Demuss missing with a left hand there. Cannabino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demuss lands a nice shot that snaps Cannabino's head back.
Jake Demuss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cannabino tries to land a front kick but Demuss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Demuss fakes the leg kick and cracks Cannabino in the body.
Cannabino scores with a head kick. Demuss tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Demuss fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cannabino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Emporio Cannabino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cannabino moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cannabino lands with a shot to the body.
Demuss scores with a nice body kick.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
Demuss has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cannabino finds it's way round the side to connect with Demuss's head. #CL#
Demuss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Demuss misses with some punches.
Demuss swings wildly with an uppercut but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cannabino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Demuss showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cannabino 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: H11
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Ponor checks the leg kick.
Cannabino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Cannabino scores with a jab to the head.
Ponor lands with a right hand.
Cannabino fails to land with a series of punches.
Ponor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cannabino.
Ponor misses with a body kick.
Cannabino is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino throws a nice looking combination but Ponor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ponor 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.
Cannabino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Cannabino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ponor.
Cannabino throws a head kick but Ponor moves out of range.
Cannabino darts in trying to clinch
and Ponor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cannabino throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ponor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ponor moves out of range of the leg kick from Cannabino.
No joy there for Cannabino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab from Ponor.
Ponor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cannabino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Ponor looks for the body kick but Cannabino saw that one coming.
Cannabino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cannabino misses with a wild body shot.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Ponor misses.
Cannabino looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice body kick there by Ponor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannabino fails to land with a series of punches.
Ponor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ponor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cannabino throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cannabino scores with a three punch combo!
Cannabino tries to land a body kick
and Ponor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Not Ponor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ponor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ponor. That's going to slow Cannabino down.
Cannabino throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ponor to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Emporio Cannabino's cut is getting worse.
Cannabino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cannabino misses the shot to the body.
Cannabino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Ponor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannabino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ponor steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#KD2#
Ponor scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Cannabino to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Ponor away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Cannabino 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.
Cannabino throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ponor counters with a nice body shot.
Ponor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cannabino.
Not Ponor seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cannabino crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ponor - the referee stops the clock and Cannabino gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ponor. Cannabino manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ponor throws a head kick that misses.
Cannabino misses with a few strikes there.
Cannabino throws a body kick that misses.
Ponor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cannabino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ponor is out of range and Cannabino settles back down.
A nice side step and Ponor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cannabino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ponor. Ponor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ponor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ponor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cannabino lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cannabino. Ponor does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Cannabino scores with a one two! Ponor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Cannabino misses
and Ponor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ponor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cannabino throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Not Ponor has been cut.
Cannabino throws a head kick but Ponor moves out of range.
Cannabino blocks a head kick by Ponor.
Ponor is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannabino misses with a wild combination.
Ponor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Not Ponor takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
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#
Ponor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cannabino misses with a right hand
and Ponor counters with a stiff right hand.
Cannabino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ponor slips a jab and a cross from Cannabino.
Ponor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cannabino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cannabino moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannabino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ponor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
A head kick from Cannabino lands but Ponor takes it in his stride.
Ponor misses with a straight right.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Cannabino moves into the clinch.
Ponor lands a left hand.
Cannabino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ponor backwards.
Ponor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannabino's elbow.
Our sources have told us that Cannabino has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cannabino throws a head kick but Ponor moves out of range.
Ponor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ponor takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cannabino pushes Ponor away with a front kick.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses
and Cannabino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Emporio Cannabino's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cannabino misses with a body shot.
Ponor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cannabino lands a nice shot that snaps Ponor's head back.
Cannabino lands with a good body shot.
Cannabino misses with a series of wild punches.
Cannabino slips a jab from Ponor.
Ponor looks to land a left hand but Cannabino moved out of range nicely.
Ponor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cannabino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ponor circles away from the clinch attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emporio Cannabino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ponor 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Not Ponor!
Not Ponor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: H7
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Farquharson tries a low kick but Cannabino avoids it.
Farquharson misses with an uppercut
and Cannabino counters with a left to the body.
Cannabino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malcom Farquharson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquharson blocks a head kick by Cannabino.
Farquharson misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Farquharson.
Cannabino walks into a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a jab but it's blocked by Cannabino.
Cannabino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Farquharson misses.
Farquharson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cannabino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson misses with a straight left.
Cannabino is looking for a counter combo.
Farquharson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cannabino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Farquharson just manages to avoid it.
A big left from Farquharson misses.
Farquharson scores with a body shot. #T1#
Cannabino moves out of range of the strikes.
Farquharson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cannabino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Malcom Farquharson has been cut.#CL#
Cannabino moves into the clinch.
Cannabino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cannabino pushes Farquharson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Cannabino has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Farquharson can't find room to land a body shot as Cannabino controls the action.
Cannabino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farquharson has him pressed against the ropes.
Farquharson misses with a punch on the inside.
Farquharson lands a shoulder strike.
Farquharson stalling in the clinch but Cannabino improves position.
Cannabino lands an uppercut.
Cannabino lands a hook that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
Farquharson misses with a body punch. #BC#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
Cannabino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farquharson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Farquharson avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
Farquharson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cannabino pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Farquharson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cannabino makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Farquharson avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
Cannabino misses with a head kick.
Farquharson tries to counter with a clinch but Cannabino shakes him off and moves away.
Cannabino slips under a jab.
It looked like Cannabino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
Farquharson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Farquharson misses with a hook
and Cannabino counters with a right hand to the body.
Farquharson lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Farquharson misses the jab.
Farquharson closes the distance but Cannabino moves to the side
letting Cannabino counter with a right hand.
Cannabino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquharson.
Cannabino misses with a head kick.
Farquharson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Cannabino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Farquharson throws a looping overhand right but Cannabino ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Cannabino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Farquharson wants to land a leg kick but Cannabino is out of range.
Cannabino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Farquharson cracks Cannabino with an open hand slap.#CL#
Cannabino clinches with his opponent.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cannabino here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farquharson.
Cannabino looking to slow down the pace here.
Cannabino trying to stall but Farquharson improves his position.
Cannabino wants to stall.
Cannabino seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Farquharson is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Farquharson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino blocks an uppercut.
Cannabino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farquharson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Farquharson lands a right hand.
Farquharson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannabino's elbow.
Farquharson misses with the head strike. #T1#
Farquharson working aggressively here. #BC#
Cannabino breaks the clinch.
Farquharson lands with a nice body punch.
Cannabino tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Farquharson throws a jab but it's blocked by Cannabino.
Cannabino is looking for a counter combo.
Cannabino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cannabino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Farquharson misses the shot to the body.
Farquharson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Farquharson misses with a looping left.
Farquharson dips to his left and cracks Cannabino with an uppercut!
Cannabino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Farquharson moves into the clinch.
Cannabino is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2#
Farquharson tries a knee to the head but Cannabino blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino blocks a leg kick.
Cannabino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cannabino moves away from the strike by Farquharson.
Cannabino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Farquharson throws a body punch but Cannabino moves out of range.
Cannabino jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Crunch! Cannabino slams his shin into Farquharson's torso.#CL#
Cannabino darts in and clinches Farquharson up against the ropes.
Cannabino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Cannabino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Farquharson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cannabino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farquharson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cannabino.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farquharson throws a poor cross that misses
and Cannabino counters with a one-two to the body.
Farquharson missing with a left hand there. Cannabino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcom Farquharson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Cannabino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Cannabino 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cannabino wants to clinch.
Farquharson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cannabino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Farquharson dodges the punch combination from Cannabino.
Farquharson lands a really nice looking cross but Cannabino seems unphased.
Cannabino throws a wild body kick that Farquharson sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Farquharson misses with a looping left.
Farquharson feints and then cracks Cannabino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cannabino down.
A big left from Farquharson misses.
Cannabino is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Cannabino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farquharson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farquharson throws a hook but Cannabino blocks it.
Cannabino is looking to counter with head kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cannabino.
A punch lands to the side of Farquharson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick by Farquharson misses
letting Cannabino counter with a right hand.
Cannabino misses with a few strikes there.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Farquharson moves out of range.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
Farquharson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cannabino throws a lazy head kick
and Farquharson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cannabino throws a front kick aimed at Farquharson's knee but Farquharson avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
Cannabino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Farquharson in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farquharson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cannabino circles away quickly and effectively.
Farquharson throws a hook but Cannabino avoids it easily.#T2#
Farquharson throws a hook but Cannabino blocks it.#CL#
Cannabino clinches up against the ropes.
Cannabino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
Cannabino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farquharson's elbow.
Farquharson misses with an elbow over the top.
Farquharson prevents a body shot from Cannabino. #BC#
Cannabino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good exchange - Farquharson coming out on top.
Farquharson lands with a straight right. Cannabino didn't see that one coming.
Cannabino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Farquharson throws a big shot that misses.
Farquharson throws a body punch but Cannabino moves out of range.
Farquharson throws a leg kick which misses Cannabino's front leg but catches the back leg as Cannabino tries to avoid it.
Farquharson tries to clinch but Cannabino is having none of it.
Cannabino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malcom Farquharson.
I think Farquharson 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: AKF 90: Finland
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Rothschild tried to score with a low kick but Cannabino checks it.
Cannabino scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Theodore Rothschild has been cut.
Rothschild pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cannabino is out of range and Rothschild settles back down.
Cannabino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Theodore Rothschild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rothschild throws a body punch but Cannabino moves out of range.
Cannabino is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rothschild 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.
Cannabino scores with a one two! Rothschild had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rothschild scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rothschild connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cannabino's hands.#CL2#
Cannabino clinches up against the ropes.
Rothschild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rothschild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannabino's elbow.
Rothschild tries to throw a body punch but Cannabino avoids it by throwing Rothschild back against the ropes. #BC#
Rothschild's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Rothschild misses.
Cannabino looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cannabino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rothschild moves away.
Rothschild steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cannabino.
Cannabino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rothschild throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Rothschild pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick from Rothschild, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cannabino works Rothschild's body with a nice hook.
Rothschild with a hook.
Rothschild takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cannabino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cannabino throws a counter combo.
Rothschild changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rothschild moves out of range as Cannabino throws a body kick.
Cannabino scores with a nice body kick.
Rothschild takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rothschild missing with a left hand there. Cannabino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cannabino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rothschild throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Rothschild moves into the clinch.#T2#
A short right from Rothschild on the inside.
Rothschild misses with some punches. #BC#
Rothschild manages to break the clinch.
Rothschild lands a two punch combo.
Rothschild fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rothschild is looking to clinch but Cannabino is avoiding it.
Rothschild fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cannabino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A lazy left from Cannabino finds it's target.
Cannabino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rothschild.
Rothschild misses with a body shot.
Cannabino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rothschild.
It looked like Rothschild wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Cannabino misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rothschild feints and then cracks Cannabino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cannabino down.
Rothschild moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rothschild connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rothschild throws a leg kick
and Cannabino counters with a left and a right that stings Rothschild.
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 Theodore Rothschild will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Theodore Rothschild'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#
Rothschild tries to clinch up but Cannabino circles away and keeps his distance.
Rothschild scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cannabino doesn't seem bothered though.
Rothschild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rothschild throws the left hand but Cannabino avoids the punch easily.
Theodore Rothschild is winning the standup battle so far.
Rothschild misses with a hook.
Rothschild connects with a body shot.
Rothschild moves out of range as Cannabino throws a body kick.
Rothschild throws a leg kick which misses Cannabino's front leg but catches the back leg as Cannabino tries to avoid it.
Rothschild misses with a wild body shot.
Cannabino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rothschild was well out of range. Poor timing from Cannabino.
Rothschild checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothschild scores with a jab. Cannabino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rothschild jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Rothschild gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cannabino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rothschild working aggressively here. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Cannabino tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hand to the body from Rothschild.
Rothschild scores with a hook to the body.
Rothschild lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rothschild. Cannabino does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Cannabino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cannabino stalling in the clinch.
Cannabino is trying to break the clinch but Rothschild is controlling him.
Cannabino looking to slow down the pace here.
Cannabino is working Rothschild over against the ropes.
A short right from Cannabino.
Cannabino stalls. #BC#
Rothschild breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino moves in looking to clinch but Rothschild pushes him off.#T2#
Rothschild tries to clinch up but Cannabino circles away and keeps his distance.
Cannabino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cannabino walks into a straight right hand from Rothschild.
No joy there for Cannabino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rothschild misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cannabino counters with a straight right hand.
Rothschild misses with a hook.
Cannabino throws a big counter head kick but Rothschild avoids it with no problem.
Rothschild throws a big shot that misses.
Rothschild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cannabino misses with a wild body shot.
Rothschild fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cannabino scores with a head kick. Rothschild tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rothschild. Cannabino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cannabino unleashes a big counter combination but Rothschild bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rothschild ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannabino moves away.
Rothschild on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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 Theodore Rothschild will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Theodore Rothschild's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Cannabino blocks a head kick by Rothschild.
Cannabino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rothschild motions for Cannabino to come forward. Rothschild throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cannabino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rothschild.
Cannabino doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rothschild blocks a jab.
Cannabino swinging wildly here.
Rothschild avoids the body shot from Cannabino.
Rothschild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannabino.
Cannabino misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Cannabino closes the distance and clinches.
Cannabino cracks Rothschild with a nice body shot.
Rothschild misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Cannabino.
Rothschild misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Cannabino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rothschilds head.
Cannabino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rothschild's elbow.
Cannabino misses with a punch to the body.
Rothschild is leaning against Cannabino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cannabino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cannabino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cannabino has a couple of punches blocked by Rothschild.
Cannabino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rothschilds head. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks from the clinch.
Cannabino throws a body kick that misses.
Rothschild doesn't manage to clinch there - Cannabino circles away.
Cannabino raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cannabino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Rothschild scores with a punch to the head.
Cannabino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rothschild bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cannabino's head.
Rothschild lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rothschild scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Rothschild connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Rothschild is having none of it.
Rothschild waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cannabino.
Rothschild finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rothschild connects with a crisp jab.
Cannabino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rothschild fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rothschild darts in trying to clinch
and Cannabino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cannabino is looking to clinch.
Rothschild half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rothschild throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rothschild swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Emporio Cannabino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Cannabino clinches up with Rothschild and pushes him back against the ropes.

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 Theodore Rothschild.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rothschild, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Rothschild!

Event: AKF 86
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Cannabino ducks under a wild hook from Farquharson.
A head kick misses from Farquharson.
Cannabino throws a half hearted mid kick.
Farquharson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cannabino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farquharson throws a head kick that Cannabino semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Cannabino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cannabino scores with a hook to the body. Farquharson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Farquharson misses with an uppercut.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
Cannabino throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Farquharson's head.#CUT2#It looks like Malcom Farquharson has been cut.
Malcom Farquharson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Farquharson.
Cannabino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farquharson walks into a stiff left hand from Cannabino.#CL2#
Cannabino instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Farquharson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Farquharson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farquharson misses with the head strike.
Cannabino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Farquharson fails to land.
Farquharson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cannabino.
Cannabino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch.
Cannabino throws a lazy head kick
and Farquharson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cannabino thinking.
Cannabino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farquharson throws a solid leg kick but Cannabino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Farquharson.
Farquharson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cannabino.
Cannabino lands with a good body shot.
Cannabino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Farquharson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cannabino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannabino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cannabino blocks a jab.
Cannabino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cannabino lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Farquharson.
Cannabino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cannabino walks into a stiff left hand from Farquharson.
Cannabino tries to land a front kick but Farquharson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Farquharson throws a big shot that misses.
Cannabino is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Cannabino drives through and clinches with Farquharson against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farquharson lands a right hand.
Cannabino avoids a wild elbow strike from Farquharson.
Farquharson being controlled against the cage.
Cannabino lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Cannabino lands a head kick!
Cannabino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Cannabino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Farquharson throws a good cross that connects.
Farquharson misses with a looping left.
Cannabino scores with a kick to the body.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch but Farquharson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD2#
Cannabino lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Farquharson goes down! The ref sends Cannabino to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Farquharson is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CUT2#Malcom Farquharson's cut is getting worse.
Emporio Cannabino 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.
Cannabino looks to throw a body kick
and Cannabino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cannabino.#CL2#
Cannabino has Farquharson up against the cage in a clinch.
Farquharson managing to block the knees to the body from Cannabino. #T1#
Cannabino lands a right hand.
Cannabino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cannabino leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cannabino blocks the body kick.
Farquharson misses with an uppercut
and Cannabino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farquharson connects with a body shot that sends Cannabino's belly button to the back.
Farquharson tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Cannabino takes the fight into the clinch.
Farquharson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Farquharson lands with a left to the head.
Farquharson being controlled against the cage.
Farquharson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Farquharson looking to throw knees to the head but Cannabino is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farquharson misses with an elbow strike.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cannabino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farquharson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cannabino taking a breather.
Farquharson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino stalling. #BC2#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
Cannabino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cannabino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Cannabino rushes Farquharson and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farquharson lands a shot to the body.
Farquharson trying to land knees to the body.
Cannabino lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cannabino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Farquharson doesn't manage to clinch there - Cannabino circles away.
Farquharson looks to land a left hand but Cannabino moved out of range nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cannabino. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cannabino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Farquharson.
Cannabino moves out of range as Farquharson strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Farquharson. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Farquharson has Cannabino up against the cage in a clinch.
Farquharson pushes Cannabino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino with a jab.
A head kick by Cannabino misses
and Farquharson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farquharson swings for the body but Cannabino moves out of range. #T1#
Farquharson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Cannabino instigates a clinch.
Cannabino scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#Malcom Farquharson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cannabino just leaning against Farquharson, taking a breather.
Cannabino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farquharson blocks a body shot from Cannabino.
Cannabino trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Cannabino.
Farquharson looking to throw knees to the head but Cannabino is blocking nicely.
Cannabino trying to stall but Farquharson improves his position.
Farquharson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farquharson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cannabino blocks it with crossed arms.
Cannabino lands a nice uppercut.
Cannabino cracks Farquharson with a nice body shot.
Cannabino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farquharson or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farquharson misses with some punches.
Malcom Farquharson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cannabino pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch.
Cannabino throws a right hand that Farquharson ducks under and follows up with a left that Farquharson also avoids with ease.
Cannabino has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cannabino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Farquharson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emporio Cannabino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Farquharson misses with a lunging right hand
and Cannabino counters with a head kick.
Farquharson moves out of range of the body kick from Cannabino.
The fighters circling - Farquharson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farquharson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cannabino was well out of range. Poor timing from Farquharson.
Cannabino scores with a body shot.
Cannabino ducks right into an uppercut from Farquharson.
Cannabino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Farquharson missing with a left hand there. Cannabino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emporio Cannabino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cannabino 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: AKF .
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1##CL#
Cannabino clinches up against the ropes.
Lightning throws a head punch that misses.
Cannabino lands a nice shot to the body.
Cannabino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cannabino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lightning lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lightning working hard to break the clinch.
Cannabino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Cannabino looking to stall.
Cannabino lands with a left to the head.
Lightning looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cannabino lands a body punch.
Lightning tries to circle away but Cannabino has him pinned against the ropes.
Lightning misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino lands a body punch. #BC#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cannabino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lightning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannabino.
Lightning throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cannabino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cannabino connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Lightning takes a swing at Cannabino's ribcage but misses.
Cannabino blocks a head kick by Lightning.
A big right from Lightning misses.
Lightning 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.#CL#
Cannabino forces Lightning back against the ropes and clinches.
Lightning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Cannabino.
Lightning is trying to force a seperation but Cannabino has the dominant position.
Lightning can't break the clinch.
Cannabino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lightning tries to break the clinch but Cannabino is controlling the position.
Our sources have told us that Cannabino has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lightning gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cannabino counters with a straight right hand.
Cannabino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lightning scores with a shot to the body.
Lightning throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cannabino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cannabino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lightning. That did some damage!
Lightning bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lightning scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cannabino in his tracks.
Lightning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannabino moves away.#CL#
Cannabino has managed to clinch.
Cannabino keeps control of Lightning as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cannabino is trying to stall. #BC#
Cannabino breaks the clinch.
Lightning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cannabino manages to avoid it.
Lightning misses with a body shot.
Cannabino lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lightning rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Cannabino to counter with a crisp jab.
Cannabino walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lightning takes a swing at Cannabino's ribcage but misses.
Lightning looks to score with a jab to the body but Cannabino is just out of range.
Lightning misses the shot to the body.
Cannabino misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Lightning.
Cannabino is looking to counter with head kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino 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 Lightning.
Cannabino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cannabino blocks the body kick.
Lightning throws a body shot but no joy.
Lightning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cannabino moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lightning looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cannabino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lightning throws a head kick that Cannabino semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Cannabino ducks under a wild hook from Lightning.
Lightning throws a hook to the side of Cannabino's head but Cannabino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cannabino delivers a nice body kick.
Cannabino throws a head kick that half lands. #CL#
Cannabino instigates a clinch.
Cannabino prevents Lightning from breaking the clinch.
Cannabino lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cannabino is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lightning misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Cannabino lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cannabino takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lightning is trying to force a seperation but Cannabino has the dominant position.
Lightning looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lightning working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Lightning breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Cannabino misses.
Lightning looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannabino lands a leg kick that knocks Lightning off balance momentarily.
Lightning throws a lazy right hand but Cannabino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lightning throws a lazy right hand but Cannabino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cannabino misses with a two punch combination.
Cannabino tries to clinch there but Lightning circles away.
Lightning tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lightning doesn't seem bothered though.
Lightning showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cannabino. #T2#
Jab from Lightning.
Cannabino with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lightning takes a swing at Cannabino's ribcage but misses.
Cannabino tries a head kick but it misses.
Cannabino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Cannabino there.
Cannabino throws a wild body kick that Lightning sees coming a mile off.
Cannabino tries a head kick but it misses.
Lightning swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cannabino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lightning throws a body punch but Cannabino moves out of range.
Cannabino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cannabino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lightning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannabino moves away.
Cannabino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cannabino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lightning is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lightning throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Emporio Cannabino is winning the standup battle so far.
Cannabino moves out of range as Lightning throws a body kick.
Cecil Lightning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lightning loads up on a big right hand but Cannabino slips the punch.
Jab, jab by Lightning - just one landing.
Lightning throws a head kick but Cannabino moves out of range.
Lightning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lightning loads up on a big right hand but Cannabino slips the punch.
As Lightning looks to move away, Cannabino throws a big counter combo but Lightning just gets out of the way.
Lightning connects with a single shot there.
Cannabino slips a jab from Lightning.
Cannabino throws a counter high kick but Lightning was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning lands a jab to the head.
Lightning misses with a body punch
and Cannabino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lightning thinking.
Cannabino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lightning counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Lightning tries to keep at a distance but Cannabino has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Cannabino keeps control of Lightning as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Cannabino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cannabino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lightning throws a looping overhand right but Cannabino ducks down to avoid it.
Lightning takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cannabino ducks under a wild hook from Lightning.
Cannabino lands a high kick!
Cecil Lightning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#KD#
Cannabino closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Lightning crashing to the mat! Lightning uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#ROC#Lightning is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lightning avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lightning is still on wobbly legs! Can Cannabino finish him?
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
Lightning seems to have recovered his senses.
Lightning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lightning uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lightning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses
and Cannabino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Lightning turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Lightning misses
and Cannabino counters with a one-two to the body.
Cannabino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lightning moves away.
Lightning is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cannabino misses with the combination.
Emporio Cannabino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cannabino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lightning throws a body punch but Cannabino moves out of range.
Cannabino thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lightning throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lightning misses with a straight left.
Lightning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannabino moves away.
Lightning tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannabino tries to clinch up but Lightning circles away and keeps his distance.
Lightning throws out a counter right but Cannabino avoids it with no problem.
Cannabino throws a series of punches but Lightning avoids them all with ease.
Cannabino jabs Lightning right on the nose. Lightning blinks but takes it well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: AKF 80
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
Cannabino slips under a jab.
Lawrence misses with a straight left.
Cannabino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawrence.
Cannabino throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Lawrence misses its target.
Lawrence misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Cannabino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cannabino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lawrence looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Lawrence misses its intended target.
Cannabino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cannabino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawrence.
Cannabino appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lawrence moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Lawrence uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino slips a straight right by Lawrence.
Lawrence connects with a body shot.
Cannabino slips under a jab from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a poor cross that misses
and Cannabino counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cannabino moves forwards but Lawrence connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Cannabino.
Johnny Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannabino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cannabino crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lawrence - the referee stops the clock and Cannabino gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lawrence. Cannabino manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lawrence rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cannabino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Cannabino gets a clinch.
Cannabino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Cannabino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Lawrence's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Cannabino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cannabino lands with a slapping head kick.
Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses.
Cannabino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence throws a hook but Cannabino blocks it.
Cannabino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lawrence.
Lawrence connects with a nice looking jab.
Lawrence throws a jab when Cannabino was well out of range.
Cannabino throws a big counter head kick but Lawrence avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Cannabino throws a body shot but no joy.
Lawrence doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lawrence throws a shot from downtown. Cannabino moves away and avoids it.
Lawrence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cannabino plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Johnny Lawrence has been cut.
Lawrence is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cannabino moves out of range as Lawrence strikes.
Lawrence lands a right hook to the body.
Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Cannabino closes the distance and clinches.
Cannabino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch.
Lawrence misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cannabino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannabino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cannabino blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
Cannabino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body. Cannabino 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.

That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Lawrence will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Lawrence's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cannabino throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range.
Cannabino throws a series of strikes that have Lawrence backpedaling. #KD#
Lawrence lands a front kick to the face, that drops Cannabino to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Lawrence thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Lawrence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawrence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino throws a right and a left that Lawrence avoids nicely.
Lawrence throws the left hand but Cannabino avoids the punch easily.
Cannabino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cannabino blocks a jab.
Lawrence pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lawrence scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#That has opened up Emporio Cannabino's cut even more.
Lawrence takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cannabino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawrence moves away.
Lawrence takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
Lawrence throws a hook but Cannabino avoids it easily.
Cannabino scores with a hook to the body. Lawrence takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cannabino slips a jab from Lawrence.
Jab from Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a sloppy right hand. Cannabino should have avoided that one.
Cannabino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cannabino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lawrence. Lawrence obviously looking to wear him down.
Lawrence lands with a nice body punch.
Johnny Lawrence is winning the standup battle so far.
Cannabino staying out of range there.
Cannabino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lawrence throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cannabino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cannabino throws out a counter right but Lawrence avoids it with no problem.
Lawrence fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawrence loads up on a big right hand but Cannabino slips the punch.
Lawrence 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2##CL2#
Cannabino moves into the clinch.
Lawrence misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino lands with a light punch inside.
Lawrence can't find room to land a body shot as Cannabino controls the action.
Cannabino trying to stall but Lawrence improves his position.
Lawrence misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Lawrence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cannabino lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lawrence pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cannabino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cannabino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Cannabino.
Cannabino tries a low kick but Lawrence avoids it.
Lawrence misses the jab.
Cannabino looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lawrence misses with a straight left.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut
enabling Cannabino to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Cannabino as he connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cannabino slips under a jab.
Lawrence throws a hook but Cannabino avoids it easily.
Cannabino unleashes a big counter combination but Lawrence bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cannabino lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lawrence backs up against the ropes. #CL2#
Cannabino pushes Lawrence up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lawrence is trying to force a seperation but Cannabino has the dominant position.
Lawrence wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cannabino has him pressed against the ropes.
A short right from Cannabino. #BC#
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cannabino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
Cannabino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut
and Cannabino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cannabino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cannabino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#Lawrence is rocked!
Cannabino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lawrence rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cannabino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lawrence throws a lazy right hand but Cannabino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cannabino is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lawrence with a body shot.#T1#
A jab from Lawrence misses.
Cannabino throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lawrence.#CL2#
Cannabino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Lawrence - that landed with a thud.
Lawrence misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawrence is trying to force a seperation but Cannabino has the dominant position.
Lawrence is trying to break the clinch but Cannabino has him pressed against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Lawrence scores with a nice short uppercut.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino connects with a body shot that sends Lawrence's belly button to the back.
Lawrence connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cannabino. Cannabino circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cannabino walks into a stiff left hand from Lawrence.
Cannabino lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannabino moves away from the strike by Lawrence.
Cannabino avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Cannabino lands with a kick to the temple. Lawrence shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cannabino throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cannabino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cannabino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards. #BC2#
Cannabino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawrence waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cannabino.#KD2#
Cannabino closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Lawrence crashing to the mat! Lawrence uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#CUT2#Johnny Lawrence's cut is getting worse.
Lawrence takes a swing at Cannabino's ribcage but misses.
Lawrence takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Lawrence is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lawrence stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lawrence seems to have got his legs back now.#CUT#The cut above Emporio Cannabino's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cannabino has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannabino ducks right into an uppercut from Lawrence.
Lawrence lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lawrence throws a hook but Cannabino blocks it.
Emporio Cannabino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Lawrence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emporio Cannabino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lawrence 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johnny Lawrence!

Event: AFK 74
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Cannabino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Thurman counter with a right hand.
Cannabino tries to score with a low kick but Thurman moves his leg out of the way.
Thurman wants to slow Cannabino down by chopping away at his legs.
Thurman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cannabino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thurman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cannabino doesn't seem bothered though.
Thurman scores with a push kick.
Cannabino checks the leg kick.
Thurman moves out of range of the body kick from Cannabino.
Thurman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cannabino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cannabino throws a head kick that Thurman semi-blocks.
Cannabino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cannabino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cannabino appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Cannabino takes the fight into the clinch.
Cannabino digs a right hand underneath Thurman 's ribcage. Thurman let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Cannabino blocks a body shot from Thurman .
Thurman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Thurman lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cannabino throws a sloppy head kick and Thurman moves out of range easily.
Thurman throws an off balance right hand
and Cannabino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thurman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cannabino at a distance.
Thurman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Thurman .
Thurman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cannabino rather than just go for the knockout.
Thurman scores with a leg kick.
Thurman throws a shot from downtown. Cannabino moves away and avoids it.
Thurman throws a leg kick
and Cannabino counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thurman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cannabino.
Cannabino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Keith Thurman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thurman moves out of range of the body kick from Cannabino.
Cannabino has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Training Center in the buildup to the fight.#T2##KD#
Cannabino throws out a head kick that Thurman doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Thurman crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Thurman 's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC#Thurman is rocked!
A clash of legs there as Cannabino blocks the low kick.
Thurman is still on wobbly legs! Can Cannabino finish him?
Thurman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cannabino.
Thurman glances at the clock... BAM! Cannabino nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Thurman crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Thurman is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emporio Cannabino!
Emporio Cannabino decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Keith Thurman had this to say: 'I... I'm at a loss of words...'.

Event: AKF FN | Jovanovic vs. Taz
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Cannabino throws a right hand that Cobb ducks under and follows up with a left that Cobb also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Cannabino.
Cannabino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cannabino takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cannabino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Cannabino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Cobb.#CUT2#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb cracks Cannabino with a good jab.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Cobb.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses #KD2#
and Cobb counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Cannabino on his ass! Cannabino wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Cannabino lands with a nice combination. Cobb backs away looking to recover.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Cannabino is out of range.
Cobb scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Cobb cracks Cannabino with an open hand slap.#CL#
Cannabino darts in and clinches Cobb up against the ropes.
Cannabino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cobb gets through Cannabino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Cobb.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Cannabino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cannabino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Cannabino.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
A short uppercut from Cannabino.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Cannabino lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Cannabino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Cobb has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cannabino seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cobb can turn it around.
Cannabino blocking some punches.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Cannabino. #BC2#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cannabino blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Cobb lands with a right hand.
Cannabino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
Cannabino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino throws a big counter combination but Cobb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cannabino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb throws a head kick but Cannabino moves out of range.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannabino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cannabino avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Cobb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Marciano Cobb should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cobb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good standup being displayed there by Cobb as he connects with a hook.
Cobb throws a leg kick that misses.
Cobb lands an overhand right.
Cannabino is looking to clinch.
Cannabino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cobb chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cannabino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Cannabino moves out of range easily.
Cannabino misses with a head kick.
Cobb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cannabino wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance.
Cannabino throws a lazy body kick
and Cobb counters with a low kick, right behind Cannabino 's knee. #T1#
Cannabino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannabino moves away.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Cannabino misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cobb.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannabino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cobb's sensitive parts.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Cobb misses with a leg kick
and Cannabino counters with a series of strikes. Cobb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cannabino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cobb throws a chopping leg kick but Cannabino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cannabino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobb. Cobb obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Cannabino pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Cannabino rushes Cobb and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Cannabino.
Cannabino throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cannabino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cobb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cannabinos head.
Cobb lands a right hand.
Cannabino is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cobb is keeping busy.
Marciano Cobb seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cannabino tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cannabino prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Cannabino cracks Cobb with a nice body shot.
Cobb throws an elbow but it misses.
Cannabino working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobb misses with a left hand
and Cannabino counters with a stiff right hand.
Cannabino ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cannabino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Cannabino throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cannabino!
Cobb tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cannabino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino fails to land with a series of punches.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cannabino.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cannabino.
Cannabino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Cannabino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Cannabino misses.
No joy there for Cannabino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Cannabino has Cobb up against the ropes in a clinch.
Marciano Cobb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cannabino taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cannabino lands an uppercut.
Cannabino struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb lands a nice shot to the body.
Cannabino is trying to push Cobb away but Cobb has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Cobb closes the distance and pushes Cannabino back into the ropes.
Cannabino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Cobb blocks a body shot from Cannabino. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marciano Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cannabino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cannabino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobb throws a big counter head kick but Cannabino avoids it with no problem.
Cobb throws a series of strikes that have Cannabino backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb is looking to clinch but Cannabino is avoiding it.
Cannabino throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cobb.#CL2#
Cobb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cannabino, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cobb lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Cannabino breaks the clinch.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Cannabino.
Cobb throws a big counter head kick but Cannabino avoids it with no problem.
Emporio Cannabino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Cobb rushes Cannabino and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emporio Cannabino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cobb 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:29

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

Event: AKF 68 | Scorpion vs. Neich
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Small missing with a left hand there. Cannabino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Cannabino.
Small checks a leg kick.
Small was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Cannabino closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cannabino. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks from the clinch.
Cannabino with a nice cross.
Small checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Small. #CL2#
Cannabino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cannabino slowing the pace effectively.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Cannabino prevents a body shot from Small.
Cannabino blocks an uppercut.
Small lands with a left to the head. #CUT#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.#BC2#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Cannabino rushes Small and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T1#
Cannabino misses with a punch on the inside.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino has had enough of the clinch but Small keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cannabino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cannabino misses with a head kick.
Small cracks Cannabino with a good jab.
Small lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Small avoids the body shot from Cannabino.
Cannabino has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cannabino there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Small finds it's way through Cannabino's defenses.
Small tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cannabino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Small misses with a looping right.
Cannabino scores with a jab to the body.
Small throws a leg kick but Cannabino sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cannabino unleashes a big counter combination but Small bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cannabino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cannabino. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Small avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
Small throws out a leg kick but Cannabino moves out of range and Small only half commits.
Cannabino scores with the left hand. Small knows he should have avoided that one.
Cannabino keeps the fight on the outside.
Cannabino scores with a kick to the body.
Cannabino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Small. Small obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Cannabino instigates a clinch.
Cannabino tries to stall but Small uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small. #BC2#
Cannabino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cannabino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. Small catches Cannabino right on the button with a cross.#CUT#That has opened up Emporio Cannabino's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Small throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cannabino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Small.
As Cannabino looks to move away, Small throws a big counter combo but Cannabino just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Cannabino gets a clinch.
Cannabino trying to stall but Small improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Small lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cannabino's sensitive parts.
Small with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cannabino.
Small being controlled against the ropes.
Small is leaning against Cannabino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cannabino is trying to break the clinch but Small has him pressed against the ropes.
Small scores with a nice hook to the head.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cannabino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cannabino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannabino misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cannabino. #T1#
Cannabino misses with a punch to the body.
Cannabino slows down the pace here.
Small doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Small throws a head punch that misses.
Cannabino tries to stall but Small uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Cannabino - that landed with a thud.
Cannabino slows down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Cannabino.
Cannabino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cannabino scores with a knee to the head. #T2##BC2#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
Small misses with a low kick.
Cannabino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cannabino swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Cannabino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cannabino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Small rather than just go for the knockout.
Cannabino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cannabino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cannabino duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cannabino. That one must have hurt.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Cannabino clinches with his opponent.
Cannabino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannabino stalling in the clinch but Small improves position.
The referee calls for Cannabino to work. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Small uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cannabino lands a jab to the head.
Uriah Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick from Small misses.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannabino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Small.
Cannabino throws a series of punches but Small avoids them all with ease.
Cannabino fails to land with a series of punches.
Cannabino checks the leg kick.
Small scores with a jab. Cannabino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Small throws a big shot that misses.
Cannabino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cannabino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Small lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cannabino checks a low kick from Small.
Small throws out a loose jab but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cannabino misses with a series of wild punches.
Cannabino throws a one two combo. #T1##CL2#
Small gets tackled into the ropes by Cannabino. Cannabino maintains the clinch.
Cannabino lands with a left to the head.
Cannabino lands with a left to the head.
Cannabino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small pushes Cannabino back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Small scores with a shot to the side of Cannabino's head.
Small blocking some punches.
Cannabino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cannabino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Cannabino.
Cannabino looking to stall.
Small misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Small takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Small misses. #T2#
Cannabino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Cannabino as he checks the leg kick.
Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice combination there by Small.
Cannabino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small.
Emporio Cannabino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Small punishes Cannabino's body with a nice straight punch.
Small wants to slow Cannabino down by chopping away at his legs.
Small takes a swing at Cannabino's ribcage but misses.
Small throws a low kick but Cannabino moves out of range easily.
Small takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cannabino throws out a powerful jab.
Cannabino scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannabino walks into a jab.#CUT#The cut above Emporio Cannabino's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannabino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Small.
Cannabino doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Small looks to land a right hand but Cannabino moved out of range.
Cannabino replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Small blocks it well.

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 Uriah Small.
Well Cannabino 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: AKF 66 | Yalixqua vs. Akira
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Congo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cannabino checks it well.
Cannabino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cannabino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Congo.
Cannabino misses with a two punch combination.
Congo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Congo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Congo misses with a body kick.
Cannabino thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL#
Congo gets tackled into the ropes by Cannabino. Cannabino maintains the clinch.
Congo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Congo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannabino wants to get back to striking at distance but Congo won't allow it.
Cannabino blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Cannabino breaks from the clinch.
Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Congo darts in and clinches Cannabino up against the ropes.
Congo struggles to land a body shot inside as Cannabino controls his hands. #T1#
Congo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cannabino is trying to stall.
Cannabino tries to throw a body punch but Congo avoids it by throwing Cannabino back against the ropes.
Congo lands with a short shot to the head.
Cannabino can't find room to land a body shot as Congo controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Congo.
Cannabino trying to stall but Congo improves his position.
Congo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cannabino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Congo lands a left hand.
Congo working aggressively here. #BC#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino scores with a one two! Congo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Roberto Congo has been cut.
Congo misses with a wild combination.
Cannabino is looking to counter punch.
Cannabino wants to clinch up but Congo keeps it at a distance.
Congo moves in looking to clinch but Cannabino pushes him off.
Cannabino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cannabino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Congo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cannabino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
Congo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cannabino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cannabino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cannabino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Congo thows a leg kick but Cannabino checks it
and Cannabino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Congo tried to score with a low kick but Cannabino checks it.
Cannabino moves away from the strike by Congo.
Cannabino moves forwards but Congo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cannabino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Congo looks to land a left hand but Cannabino moved out of range nicely.
Congo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roberto Congo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roberto Congo's cut.
That's time! Cannabino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Congo misses with a looping right.
As Congo looks to move away, Cannabino throws a big counter combo but Congo just gets out of the way.
A punch combination from Cannabino misses.
Congo misses with a looping right.
Congo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Cannabino tries to keep at a distance but Congo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Congo blocks a body shot from Cannabino.
Congo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Congo.
Congo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Congo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Cannabino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Congo. #BC#
Cannabino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cannabino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Congo.
Congo tries to land a leg kick but Cannabino saw it coming and moves away.
Cannabino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Congo. That did some damage!#T1##CL2#
Congo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Congo swings wildly with an uppercut but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Congo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Congo. #BC#
Cannabino breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Congo moves into the clinch successfully.
Cannabino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Congo misses with some punches.
Our sources have told us that Cannabino has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Congo misses with a looping left.
Congo misses with a hook. Cannabino ducked under it nicely.
As Congo looks to move away, Cannabino throws a big counter combo but Congo just gets out of the way.
Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Congo. That's going to slow Cannabino down.
Congo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Congo lands a jab to the nose.
Congo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Congo with a jab.
Emporio Cannabino is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Congo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Congo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Congo tries to clinch up but Cannabino circles away and keeps his distance.
Congo looks to land a left hand but Cannabino moved out of range nicely.
Congo misses with a straight left.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Congo moves out of range.
Congo cracks Cannabino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Cannabino misses with the combination.
Cannabino moves out of range of the strikes.
Cannabino defending well as Congo loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Congo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roberto Congo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cannabino tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Congo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino backing away here, and Congo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Congo connects with the punch.
Congo swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannabino.
Cannabino ducks under a wild hook from Congo.
Cannabino blocks a leg kick.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Congo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Congo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Congo misses with a double jab.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannabino on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo throws an off balance right hand
and Cannabino counters with a right hand to the body.
Congo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Congo throws a shot from downtown. Cannabino moves away and avoids it.
Congo connects with a solid leg kick.
Congo throws a hook but Cannabino blocks it.#T1#
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
Congo feints a counter leg kick.
Congo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Congo 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.
Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Congo.
Congo dodges the punch combination from Cannabino.
Congo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cannabino.
Roberto Congo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cannabino blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Congo.
Congo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Congo blocks the body kick.
A head kick by Cannabino misses
and Congo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cannabino tries to clinch up but Congo circles away and keeps his distance.
Cannabino swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Congo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Cannabino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Cannabino misses.
Congo connects with a right hand. Cannabino shakes it off.
Congo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Congo throws out a loose jab but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Congo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
Congo loads up on a big right hand but Cannabino slips the punch.
It looked like Cannabino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Congo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cannabino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roberto Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannabino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cannabino scores with a spinning back kick!
Congo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Emporio Cannabino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Congo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cannabino's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Congo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Congo 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Congo!
Roberto Congo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 166
Date: Aug 03, 2022

#R1#
Cannabino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barkley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cannabino looks to land a combination but Barkley avoids it well.
Barkley throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cannabino avoids it.
Cannabino wants to clinch up but Barkley keeps it at a distance.
Cannabino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cannabino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cannabino lands a head kick. Barkley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley just misses with a punch to the body.
Cannabino has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
Barkley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barkley lunges at Cannabino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cannabino's hand. #T1#
Cannabino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barkley connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Barkley tests Cannabino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cannabino throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
Cannabino lands a high kick!
Cannabino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barkley's sensitive parts.
Barkley is looking to clinch.
Barkley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barkley avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
Barkley is looking to counter punch.
Barkley connects with a body shot.
Cannabino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barkley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cannabino.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Cannabino.
Cannabino keeps Barkley at a distance using the push kick.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cannabino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barkley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barkley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cannabino was well out of range. Poor timing from Barkley.
Barkley throws out a loose jab but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley throws the kick towards the body but Cannabino avoids it.
Cannabino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barkley counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley works the jab nicely.
Barkley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barkley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Barkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cannabino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cannabino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cannabino tries to bum rush Barkley with a series of wild strikes but Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Cannabino tries to get set, Barkley tries to push him back and clinch up but Cannabino manages to avoid the attempt.
Cannabino moves to clinch but Barkley breaks away
and Barkley counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Barkley is predictable there
and Cannabino finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Barkley lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the body from Cannabino misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Barkley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Cannabino.
Barkley dodges the punch combination from Cannabino.
Barkley lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barkley.
Cannabino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Cannabino's shoulder, as Cannabino tries to avoid the shot.
Barkley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cannabino punishes Barkley's body with a nice straight punch.
Barkley connects with a crisp jab.
Barkley scoring well with a low kick there.
Cannabino throws a series of punches but Barkley avoids them all with ease.
Cannabino lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barkley misses with a wild body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Cannabino might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barkley has got the better of the exchanges.
Barkley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino throws a leg kick but Barkley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barkley thinks about countering with a body kick.
Barkley throws a push kick but Cannabino slaps the foot to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Barkley. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Barkley throws out a loose jab but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cannabino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cannabino 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.
Barkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cannabino.
Cannabino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Cannabino.
Cannabino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barkley rather than just go for the knockout.
Cannabino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cannabino misses with a double jab
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Cannabino closes the distance and clinches.
Cannabino is looking to control Barkley's arms but Barkley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cannabino has his back to the cage.
Cannabino avoiding damage as Barkley throws knees to the body.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cannabino.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cannabinos head.
Barkley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cannabino looking to slow down the pace here.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Barkley manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cannabino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barkley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cannabino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barkley scores with a spinning back kick!
Barkley looks for the body kick but Cannabino saw that one coming.
Barkley throws a body punch but Cannabino moves out of range.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannabino takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cannabino fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Barkley lands a jab to Cannabino's midsection.
A clash of legs there as Cannabino blocks the low kick.
Barkley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cannabino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barkley lands a front kick.
A jab from Barkley does it's job there.
Cannabino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino lands with a slapping head kick.
Barkley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cannabino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Cannabino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barkley lands a high kick! #CUT#That has opened up Emporio Cannabino's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley tries to score with a low kick but Cannabino moves his leg out of the way.
Cannabino looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Barkley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cannabino can do to turn this around?
Barkley throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barkley.
Barkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barkley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barkley scores with a nice strike.
Barkley throws a sloppy head kick and Cannabino moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cannabino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barkley circles away quickly and effectively.
Barkley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barkley connects with a single shot there.
Barkley thuds his right hand into Cannabino's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barkley lands with a hook. Cannabino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Barkley! Cannabino is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Barkley!
Our winner, Nick Barkley, 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 497: Mataitai v Chestner
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch there but Cannabino circles away.
Cannabino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Cannabino pushes Bizihwaeile up against the cage in a clinch.
Cannabino can't break the clinch.
Cannabino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannabino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Cannabino breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Bizihwaeile clinches up with Cannabino and pushes him back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Cannabino controls the action. #BC2#
Cannabino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaeile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rage Training in the buildup to the fight.
Cannabino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Cannabino is having none of it. #CL#
Bizihwaeile clinches.
Bizihwaeile is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
Bizihwaeile throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cannabino avoids it.
Cannabino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Bizihwaeile finds it's way through Cannabino's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Bizihwaeile fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cannabino throws a counter combo.#T1#
Bizihwaeile darts in trying to clinch
and Cannabino counters with a left and a right that stings Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Bizihwaeile gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Cannabino avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
Cannabino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cannabino 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.#CL#
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Cannabino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Cannabino avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannabino's elbow.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bizihwaeile trying to control the position but instead, Cannabino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bizihwaeile into the cage.
Cannabino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2##BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino misses with the combination.
Bizihwaeile moves in looking to clinch but Cannabino pushes him off.
Bizihwaeile blocks a head kick by Cannabino.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up but Cannabino circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Cannabino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch
and Cannabino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cannabino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bizihwaeile doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Cannabino is having none of it.
Cannabino keeps the fight on the outside.
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bizihwaeile moves to clinch but Cannabino breaks away
and Cannabino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch but Cannabino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cannabino is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch.
Cannabino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch up but Cannabino keeps it at a distance.
Cannabino throws a series of punches but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Cannabino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up.
Bizihwaeile doesn't manage to clinch there - Cannabino circles away. #CL#
Bizihwaeile rushes Cannabino and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Cannabino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.
Cannabino prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino lands a high kick!
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Cannabino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and pushes Cannabino back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannabino working hard to break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannabino's elbow.
Cannabino tries to circle away but Bizihwaeile has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bizihwaeile is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Bizihwaeile trying to stall but Cannabino improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up
and Cannabino counters with a series of strikes. Bizihwaeile will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cannabino tries a body shot but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Cannabino blocks it.
Bizihwaeile has Cannabino pressed against the cage, preventing Cannabino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cannabino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Cannabino avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino wants to break free but Bizihwaeile has control.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cannabino pushes Bizihwaeile back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cannabino is trying to push Bizihwaeile away but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannabino's elbow. #T1#
Bizihwaeile keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cannabino's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch but Cannabino is avoiding it.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cannabino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bizihwaeile gets tackled into the cage by Cannabino. Cannabino maintains the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cannabino wants to break free but Bizihwaeile has control.
Cannabino wants to get back to striking at distance but Bizihwaeile won't allow it.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cannabino up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cannabino tries to break free but Bizihwaeile pushes him back against the cage.
Cannabino leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cannabino is trying to push Bizihwaeile away but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2##BC2#
Cannabino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bizihwaeile doesn't manage to clinch there - Cannabino circles away.
Bizihwaeile scoring well with a low kick there.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Cannabino moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile looks to clinch
and Cannabino counters with a left and a right that stings Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch up but Cannabino keeps it at a distance.
Bizihwaeile blocks a head kick by Cannabino.
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch successfully.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up.
Cannabino keeps the fight on the outside.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch.
Cannabino unleashes a big counter combination but Bizihwaeile bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Cannabino throws a head kick but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Cannabino thumps Bizihwaeile with a low kick.
Bizihwaeile closes the distance but Cannabino moves to the side
and Cannabino counters with a series of strikes. Bizihwaeile will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bizihwaeile takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL#
Bizihwaeile clinches with his opponent.
Bizihwaeile pushes Cannabino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cannabino is trying to force a seperation but Bizihwaeile has the dominant position.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Cannabino looking to slow down the pace here.
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Bizihwaeile keeps control of Cannabino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cannabino is trying to maintain a safe position but Bizihwaeile gets an underhook and turns Cannabino into the cage.#BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Bizihwaeile. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Cannabino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cannabino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab from Cannabino.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch
and Cannabino counters with a one-two to the body.
Bizihwaeile doesn't manage to clinch there - Cannabino circles away.
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Cannabino moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch
and Cannabino counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Cannabino closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cannabino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cannabino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cannabino misses with a series of wild punches.
As Cannabino backs away, Bizihwaeile returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
That's time! Bizihwaeile's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up.
Danga de danga de dang - Cannabino scores with a four punch combination!
Cannabino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cannabino shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Cannabino moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Cannabino gets a clinch.
Cannabino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bizihwaeile trying to control the position but instead, Cannabino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bizihwaeile into the cage.#BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cannabino walks into a left hand.
Bizihwaeile walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cannabino fakes the leg kick and cracks Bizihwaeile in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch. #T1#
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
Bizihwaeile is looking to counter punch.
Cannabino throws a sloppy head kick and Bizihwaeile moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch up but Cannabino keeps it at a distance.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch but Cannabino is avoiding it.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bizihwaeile looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cannabino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Cannabino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bizihwaeile fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cannabino keeps the fight on the outside.
Cannabino pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bizihwaeile back to the cage. Cannabino follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cannabino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Nice shot by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up but Cannabino circles away and keeps his distance.
Cannabino unleashes a big counter combination but Bizihwaeile bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Cannabino rushes Bizihwaeile and presses him up against the cage.
Cannabino has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile. #BC2#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
Cannabino throws a sloppy head kick and Bizihwaeile moves out of range easily.
Cannabino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Bizihwaeile rushes Cannabino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Cannabino blocks it.
Cannabino misses with a punch to the body.
Cannabino prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch.
Cannabino swats away the attempt to clinch by Bizihwaeile.#T3#
Cannabino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cannabino keeps the fight on the outside.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch but Cannabino is avoiding it. #CL2#
Cannabino moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile is looking to control Cannabino's arms but Cannabino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bizihwaeile has his back to the cage.
Cannabino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.
Cannabino is trying to break free.
Cannabino prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to stall but Cannabino uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bizihwaeile lands a shot to the body.
Cannabino can't break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannabino's elbow.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannabino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Cannabino wants to break free but Bizihwaeile has control.
Bizihwaeile will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cannabino up against the cage.
Bizihwaeile leaning against his opponent.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Cannabino blocks it.
Emporio Cannabino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up
and Cannabino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bizihwaeile thinking.
Bizihwaeile doesn't manage to clinch there - Cannabino circles away.
Cannabino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cannabino throws a nice looking combination but Bizihwaeile bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bizihwaeile is looking to counter punch.
Bizihwaeile misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile scores with a decent looking hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emporio Cannabino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cannabino 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emporio Cannabino!
A relieved looking Emporio Cannabino 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: CFC 477: Beach v Mataitai
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1##CL#
Cannabino takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch but Klos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cannabino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino misses with a few strikes there.
Cannabino has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Klos.#CL#
Cannabino has managed to clinch.
Cannabino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klos is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos scores with a shoulder strike.
Klos tries for a takedown but Cannabino manages to get underhooks.
Emporio Cannabino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cal Klos.
Klos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cannabino pulls his leg out and moves away.
Klos staying out of range there.
Klos throws a jab but it's blocked by Cannabino.
Klos throws an off balance right hand
and Cannabino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Cannabino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cannabino.#CUT#It looks like Cal Klos has been cut.
Klos misses with a looping right.
Cannabino appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cannabino tries a head kick but it misses.
Cannabino looks to land a combination. Klos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cannabino moves away from the strike by Klos.
Klos throws a nice looking combination but Cannabino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cannabino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cannabino tries to clinch there but Klos circles away.
Klos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cannabino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cannabino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klos.
Cannabino tries to bum rush Klos with a series of wild strikes but Klos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cannabino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Klos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cannabino has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Cannabino lands with a left to the head.
Cannabino misses with some punches.
Cannabino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Klos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cannabino misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Cannabino breaks the clinch.
Klos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Klos duly obliges.
Cannabino moves out of range of the strikes.
Klos scores with a nice head shot.
Good exchange - Klos coming out on top.
Klos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cannabino swivels and escapes.
Cannabino throws a head kick that half lands.
Klos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cannabino tries to clinch up.
Klos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Klos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cannabino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Klos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cannabino's waist but Cannabino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klos off to one side.
Cannabino quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Klos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cannabino counters with a three punch combo that has Klos backing up. Klos nods at Cannabino to acknowledge the strikes.
Klos scores with a decent looking hook.
Klos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Klos throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Cannabino to counter with a crisp jab.
Cannabino ducks under a wild hook from Klos.
Cannabino lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cannabino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cal Klos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cannabino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Klos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Klos misses with a looping right.
Cannabino moves away from the strike by Klos.
Cannabino looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Klos.
Klos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cannabino.
Cannabino throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Klos! But no joy.#T4#
Cannabino throws a head kick but Klos moves out of range.
Klos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Klos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cannabino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Klos is having none of it.
Klos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cannabino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cannabino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cannabino is looking to clinch but Klos is avoiding it.
A jab from Klos does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Klos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cannabino is controlling Klos's trapped leg to prevent Klos from advancing to side control.
Klos prevents Cannabino from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cal Klos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Klos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cannabino.
Cannabino closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Klos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cannabino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Klos misses.
A quick step to the side and Cannabino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cannabino is looking to clinch. #CL#
Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
Klos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Klos.
Klos throws a hook but Cannabino blocks it.
Cannabino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cannabino.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cannabino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Klos moves out of range as Cannabino strikes.
Klos lands with a right hand.
That kick from Cannabino tenderised Klos's leg. Klos is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Klos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Klos misses with a straight left.
Cannabino appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Klos lands with a cross.
A nice combination there by Klos.
Klos scores with a jab to the head.
Cannabino lands a two punch combo.
Klos misses with a hook
and Cannabino counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cannabino throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
Klos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cannabino eats them both and turns towards Klos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cannabino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cannabino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klos.
Cannabino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klos throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Cannabino.#T2#
Klos throws an off balance right hand
and Cannabino counters with a one-two to the body.
Cannabino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Klos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cannabino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klos.
Cannabino tries to clinch up but Klos circles away and keeps his distance.
Cannabino throws a head kick that Klos semi-blocks.
Klos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klos misses with an uppercut.
Cannabino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cannabino misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Cannabino forces Klos back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Cannabino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klos misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Cannabino. #T3#
Cannabino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cannabino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Klos misses the target.
A big left from Klos misses.
Cannabino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Klos cracks Cannabino with a right hand to the side of the head.
Klos throws a big shot that misses.
Klos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cannabino throws a big counter combination but Klos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cannabino is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice defenses there by Cannabino.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Klos moves out of range.
Klos blocks a head kick by Cannabino.
Cannabino throws a head kick but Klos moves out of range.
Cannabino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Klos swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannabino.#T4#
Klos moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cannabino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Cannabino backs off Klos throws a huge counter combo but Cannabino manages to avoid it all.
Cannabino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Klos throws a hook but Cannabino blocks it.
Klos lands a jab-cross combination.
Klos with a nice cross.
Cannabino misses with a double jab
and Klos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Klos loads up on a big right hand but Cannabino slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Klos is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Klos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cannabino wants to clinch
and Cannabino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cal Klos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cal Klos's cut.
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#
Klos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klos swings widly with a right hand
and Cannabino counters with a nice uppercut.
Klos with a nice cross.
Cannabino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice jab there from Klos.
Cannabino lands a jab to Klos's midsection.
Cannabino throws a sloppy head kick and Klos moves out of range easily.
Klos works over Cannabino's head and body with a nice combination.
Klos misses with a straight left.
Klos just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCannabino.
A swing and a miss from Klos.
Klos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab from Klos.
Klos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cannabino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cannabino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Klos misses with a looping right.
Cal Klos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Klos with a jab.#T1#
Cannabino throws a leg kick
and Klos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cannabino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Klos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Klos or perhaps it was just good defense by Cannabino, which made it look bad.
It looked like Cannabino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Klos.
Klos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cannabino.
Klos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Klos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Klos is having none of it.
Klos misses with an uppercut. Cannabino saw that one coming.
Klos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cannabino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cannabino lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klos lands with a straight right. Cannabino didn't see that one coming.
Cannabino misses with the combination. #T2#
Klos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Klos lands a jab.
Klos misses with a wild combination.
Klos lunges at Cannabino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cannabino's hand.
Cannabino thuds his right hand into Klos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cannabino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Cannabino scores with a four punch combination!
Cannabino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Klos misses with a right hand
and Cannabino counters with a series of strikes. Klos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Klos throws a looping overhand right but Cannabino ducks down to avoid it.
As Klos looks to move away, Cannabino throws a big counter combo but Klos just gets out of the way.
Cannabino walks into a left hand. #T3#
Klos lands a head shot.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch but Klos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klos goes for a double leg but Cannabino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cannabino continues to drive forward.
Cannabino defending well as Klos loads up on a big left hand.
Cannabino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Klos misses with an uppercut. Cannabino saw that one coming.
Cannabino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Klos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Klos, as that shot connected.
Cannabino throws a low kick but Klos moves out of range easily.
Klos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cannabino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cannabino misses with a body kick.
Klos lands a glancing blow to the side of Cannabino's head.
Klos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cannabino.
Klos throws a jab but it's blocked by Cannabino. #T4#
Klos missing with a left hand there. Cannabino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cannabino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klos.
Klos misses with a double jab.
Cannabino throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Klos's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Cannabino moves into the clinch successfully.
Klos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Cannabino lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
Klos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cannabino thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cannabino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klos throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannabino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Klos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cannabino walks into a left hand.
Klos throws a lazy right hand but Cannabino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

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

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

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

Event: HFC 123 - Joad vs Petrov
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Macker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cannabino throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Macker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannabino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Macker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cannabino fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cannabino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Macker swings wildly with an uppercut but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cannabino takes a shot to the head.
Cannabino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Cannabino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Macker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Macker.
Cannabino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Macker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
Macker throws a jab but it's blocked by Cannabino.
Macker lands a nice hook to Cannabino's body. Cannabino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
It seemed like Macker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cannabino misses with an uppercut. Macker saw that one coming.
Macker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cannabino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Macker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Macker connects with a right hand. Cannabino shakes it off.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macker tests Cannabino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Macker checks the leg kick.
Cannabino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Macker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cannabino scrambles back to his feet.
Cannabino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Macker's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Macker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Macker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannabino. #T2#
Macker misses with an uppercut.
Cannabino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macker moves away.
Cannabino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macker moves 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!
Macker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cannabino manages to avoid it.
Cannabino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cannabino.
Macker looks for a takedown but Cannabino sprawls well.
Cannabino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Macker throws out a counter right but Cannabino avoids it with no problem.
Macker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cannabino shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Macker eats them both and turns towards Cannabino to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Macker lands a lovely overhand right.
Cannabino tries to clinch up.
Macker misses with a hook.
Cannabino appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cannabino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Macker counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Cannabino has Macker up against the cage in a clinch.
Macker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cannabino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Macker lands a hook that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Cannabino blocks an uppercut.
Cannabino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Our sources have told us that Cannabino has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cannabino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Macker. #BC#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
Cannabino swinging wildly here. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Macker.
Macker dodges the punch combination from Cannabino.
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!
Cannabino wants to clinch but Macker slips to the side#KD2#
and Macker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cannabino! Macker lets Cannabino back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nice takedown defense from Cannabino. No joy for Macker on that attempt.
Emporio Cannabino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Macker.
A head kick by Cannabino misses
and Macker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cannabino stuffs the takedown attempt from Macker. Macker gets slowly back to his feet.
Macker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Macker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Macker misses.
Cannabino throws a big counter combination but Macker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cannabino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macker unleashes a big counter combination but Cannabino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cannabino throws a body kick that misses
and Macker counters with a left right combination that sends Cannabino crashing to the mat - Macker wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Cannabino out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Macker!
After winning the bout, Dan Macker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 118 - Babinski vs Bigg III
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Cannabino misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Olsen misses its intended target.
Olsen throws a body punch but Cannabino moves out of range.
Cannabino unleashes a big counter combination but Olsen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Olsen jabs Cannabino right on the nose. Cannabino blinks but takes it well.
Cannabino moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Cannabino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Olsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cannabino wants to stall.
Cannabino can't find room to land a body shot as Olsen controls the action.
Olsen tries to work over Cannabino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Olsen lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
A short left from Olsen.
Olsen can't find room to land a body shot as Cannabino controls the action.
Olsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Cannabino lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Cannabino avoids the damage to the body.
Olsen throws an elbow but it misses.
Olsen presses Cannabino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cannabino goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Olsen has a couple of punches blocked by Cannabino.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Olsen.
Olsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Cannabino controls his hands.
Cannabino's coach down at Sprawl & Brawl was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cannabino's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Olsen lands a right hand.
A short right from Olsen on the inside.
Olsen tries to work over Cannabino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cannabino tries to throw a body punch but Olsen avoids it by throwing Cannabino back against the cage.
Olsen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Olsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cannabino blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Cannabino moves into the clinch successfully.
Cannabino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cannabino scores with a shoulder strike.
Cannabino avoiding damage as Olsen throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen landing knees to the body.
Olsen lands with a light punch inside.
Cannabino content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Olsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cannabino avoids it.
Olsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cannabino or not. #T2#
Olsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cannabino takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Olsen misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Olsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Olsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Olsen.
Cannabino looks winded!
Olsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Olsen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Olsen.
Olsen lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Olsen.
Olsen lands with a right to the head.
Olsen tries to throw a body punch but Cannabino avoids it by throwing Olsen back against the cage.
Olsen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Olsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Olsen.
Olsen misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Olsen.
Cannabino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Cannabino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Cannabino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Olsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Olsen misses with a body punch.
Olsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannabino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Olsen digs a right hand underneath Cannabino's ribcage. Cannabino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Olsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cannabino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Olsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cannabino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Olsen.
Cannabino blocks an uppercut.
Olsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olsen misses with some punches.
Olsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cannabino is trying to break free.
Olsen tries to work over Cannabino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cannabino trying to control the position but instead, Olsen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cannabino into the cage.#T4#
Cannabino avoiding damage.
Olsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cannabino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Olsen has him pressed against the cage.
Cannabino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Olsen prevents a body shot from Cannabino.
Olsen is leaning against Cannabino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Olsen lands a right hand.
Olsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannabino's elbow.
Cannabino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Olsen lands a shoulder strike.
Come on Cannabino - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Olsen.
A right hook to the body lands for Olsen.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knees in the clinch landing for Olsen.
Cannabino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Olsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Olsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cannabino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Cannabino clinches.
Cannabino just leaning against Olsen, taking a breather.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Olsen obliges.
Cannabino avoiding damage as Olsen throws knees to the body.
Cannabino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cannabino blocks a body shot from Olsen.
Olsen misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Olsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Olsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cannabino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olsen's elbow.
Harry Olsen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cannabino managing to block the knees to the body from Olsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Olsen lands a nice uppercut.
Olsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cannabino can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Olsen.
Olsen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cannabino taking a breather.
Olsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Cannabino is breathing heavily.
Olsen lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
A knee to the head by Olsen.
Olsen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Olsen.
Olsen cracks Cannabino with a nice body shot.
Olsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Olsen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Olsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Olsen pushes Cannabino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Olsen lands a body shot.
Olsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Olsen looking to throw knees to the head but Cannabino is blocking nicely.
Olsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Olsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Olsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cannabino is defending well for now.
Olsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannabino's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Olsen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen lands with a light punch inside.
Olsen scores with a knee to the head.
Olsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards. #T2#
Olsen lands a left hand.
Olsen lands a nice elbow.
Olsen lands a shoulder strike.
Cannabino tries a body shot but Olsen blocks it.
Olsen scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Cannabino.
Olsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Cannabino avoids the damage to the body.
Olsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Cannabino controls his hands. #BC2#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olsen throws a big shot that misses.
Cannabino throws a counter combo.
Olsen with a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Emporio Cannabino's cut even more.
Olsen throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC#Cannabino is rocked!
Olsen drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Cannabino right on the button. Cannabino goes down! Olsen follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Olsen gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Olsen!
A less than humble Harry Olsen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: HFC 111 - Logan vs Joad
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Cannabino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cannabino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Cannabino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunt lands a nice hook to Cannabino's body. Cannabino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cannabino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cannabino has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sprawl & Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Cannabino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.#CL#
Cannabino clinches.
Hunt slows down the pace here.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Cannabino.
Cannabino misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Cannabino.
Hunt blocking some punches. #T1#
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Cannabino taking a breather.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannabino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Cannabino. #BC2#
Hunt breaks the clinch.
Cannabino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunt misses with a few strikes there.
Cannabino misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cannabino tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Cannabino counters with a series of strikes. Hunt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cannabino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Cannabino takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cannabino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cannabino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Cannabino is looking to clinch.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cannabino clinches.
Cannabino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannabino misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Cannabino.
Cannabino is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Hunt. #T3#
Cannabino lands with a left to the head.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunt.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Cannabino. #BC2#
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Cannabino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Cannabino is looking to clinch.
Cannabino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cannabino misses with a leg kick.
Hunt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cannabino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it. #T4#
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Cannabino.
A lazy left from Cannabino finds it's target.#CL#
Cannabino has managed to clinch.
Cannabino misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Hunt manages to break 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!
Cannabino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hunt's hands.#CL#
Cannabino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Hunt.
Cannabino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Cannabino tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Cannabino.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Emporio Cannabino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Cannabino closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt tests Cannabino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cannabino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannabino fakes the leg kick and cracks Hunt in the body.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Cannabino throws a lazy head kick
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Emporio Cannabino's cut is getting worse.
Cannabino tries to clinch up
and Hunt counters with a big right hand! Oh Cannabino is in trouble here! Hunt follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hunt!
A relieved looking James Hunt 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 99 - McGuire vs Higgins
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
Cannabino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Cannabino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cannabino throws a body kick that misses.
Cannabino wants to clinch.
A left lands for Smith.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Cannabino throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily. #CL#
Cannabino rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cannabino counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cannabino wants to clinch.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Cannabino counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Cannabino to acknowledge the strikes.
Cannabino throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith connects with the punch.
Cannabino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith takes one on the button.
Cannabino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cannabino swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.#T2#
No joy there for Cannabino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cannabino throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Cannabino seems unphased.
Cannabino cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cannabino misses with a wild combination.
Cannabino ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cannabino misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cannabino throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Donk. Smith catches Cannabino right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Cannabino gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Cannabino has the dominant position.
Cannabino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Cannabino is controlling him.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cannabino stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith is trying to break free.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Cannabino wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Cannabino dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Cannabino moved out of range.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Cannabino lands a two punch combo.
Cannabino throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Cannabino throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Cannabino throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cannabino had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cannabino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cannabino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but Cannabino moves away
and Cannabino counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smith is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannabino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Cannabino.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cannabino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cannabino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cannabino scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
Cannabino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cannabino.
Cannabino throws a quick counter head kick but Smith was just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Smith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith tries to clinch up but Cannabino circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cannabino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cannabino moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Cannabino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Cannabino moved out of range.
Cannabino ducks right into an uppercut from Smith. #CL#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Cannabino has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Cannabino's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Cannabino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannabino misses with the combination. #T1#
Smith misses with a straight right.
Cannabino is looking to counter punch.
Cannabino misses with the combination.
Smith scores with a jab. Cannabino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cannabino has time to react.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Cannabino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Cannabino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cannabino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Cannabino throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cannabino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Cannabino tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Cannabino fails in his attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Cannabino looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith is looking to clinch but Cannabino is avoiding it.
Cannabino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Cannabino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cannabino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Cannabino takes one on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Cannabino. Those never looked like landing.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannabino.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Cannabino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith. #CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Cannabino.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cannabino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Cannabino displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cannabino trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cannabino into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cannabino can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cannabino avoiding damage. #T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emporio Cannabino.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cannabino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cannabino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Cannabino. Those never looked like landing.
Cannabino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cannabino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cannabino moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith takes a swing at Cannabino's ribcage but misses.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Cannabino misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
A low kick from Cannabino is predictable there
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cannabino. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Cannabino moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cannabino throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cannabino slips a jab from Smith.
Cannabino looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cannabino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Cannabino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Cannabino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Cannabino.
Cannabino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Cannabino on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Cannabino instigates a clinch.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cannabino tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Cannabino back against the cage.
Cannabino stalls. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith jabs Cannabino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
John Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Cannabino's head back.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cannabino.#T2#
Cannabino tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cannabino doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith connects with the punch.
Cannabino blocks a jab.
Smith jabs Cannabino right on the nose. Cannabino blinks but takes it well.
Cannabino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Cannabino wants to clinch.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith tries to clinch up but Cannabino circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Cannabino, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3##CL#
Cannabino has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Cannabino lands a body shot.
Cannabino tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cannabino prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Cannabino throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cannabino has him pressed against the cage.
Cannabino throws a head punch that misses.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cannabino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cannabino doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a series of punches but Cannabino avoids them all with ease.
Jab by Smith.
Cannabino slips a straight right by Smith.#CL#
Cannabino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
John Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Cannabino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cannabino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a series of punches but Cannabino avoids them all with ease.
Cannabino throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Cannabino looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith throws a hook but Cannabino blocks it.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Cannabino slips the punch.
Cannabino appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cannabino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith blocks a head kick by Cannabino.
Cannabino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emporio Cannabino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith!
A relieved looking John Smith 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 92 - Mataitai vs Higgins
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Grigorian scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Cannabino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grigorian tries to break free but Cannabino pushes him back against the cage.
Grigorian is trying to break the clinch but Cannabino has him pressed against the cage.
Cannabino pushes Grigorian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cannabino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cannabino prevents Grigorian from breaking the clinch.
Grigorian misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian is trying to push Cannabino away but Cannabino has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hand to the body from Cannabino.
Cannabino tries to throw a body punch but Grigorian avoids it by throwing Cannabino back against the cage. #BC2#
Grigorian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cannabino was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands with a hook. Cannabino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cannabino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grigorian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cannabino tries a head kick but it misses.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Grigorian throws a jab when Cannabino was well out of range.
Cannabino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grigorian lands with a straight right. Cannabino didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Cannabino misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Cannabino misses the target.
Cannabino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cannabino throws a big shot that misses.
Grigorian throws a looping overhand right but Cannabino ducks down to avoid it.
Grigorian scores with a nice right hand.
Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but Cannabino is just out of range.
It looked like Cannabino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grigorian staying out of range there.
Cannabino pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grigorian back to the cage. Cannabino follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
Cannabino is looking to clinch.
Cannabino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cannabino pushes Grigorian away with a front kick.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grigorian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grigorian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cannabino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grigorian.
Cannabino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grigorian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cannabino throws a series of punches but Grigorian avoids them all with ease.
Grigorian misses with the combination.
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cannabino moves out of range as Grigorian strikes.
Grigorian avoids the head kick by Cannabino. #CL#
Cannabino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grigorian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Grigorian checks a leg kick.
Cannabino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grigorian.
Cannabino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grigorian scores with a nice head shot.
Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannabino.
Grigorian is looking to score with low kicks.
Cannabino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grigorian avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
A combination from Cannabino does no damage.
Grigorian avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
Cannabino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grigorian throws a hook but Cannabino blocks it.
Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Razmik Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannabino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cannabino slips under a jab from Grigorian.#T4#
Grigorian dips to his left and cracks Cannabino with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannabino tries to move into range but Grigorian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cannabino misses with a head kick.
Grigorian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grigorian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cannabino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A countering left hand to the body from Grigorian misses.
Cannabino just misses with a punch to the body.
Cannabino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grigorian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cannabino has time to react.
Cannabino lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A shot to the liver by Grigorian. Beautiful body shot.
Cannabino connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannabino tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
Grigorian scores with a jab to the head.
Grigorian scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Grigorian tries to keep at a distance but Cannabino has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Razmik Grigorian will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Grigorian scores with a hook to the body. Cannabino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grigorian misses with a wild combination.
Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian lands with a good body shot.
Grigorian thumps Cannabino with a low kick.
Cannabino throws a head kick but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian lands with a good body shot.
Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cannabino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian staying out of range there.
Cannabino is looking to clinch.
Grigorian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cannabino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Cannabino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Cannabino looks for the body kick but Grigorian saw that one coming.
Cannabino throws a sloppy head kick and Grigorian moves out of range easily.
Grigorian misses with a wild body shot.
Cannabino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannabino.
Grigorian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grigorian sizes up Cannabino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Cannabino drives through and clinches with Grigorian against the cage. #BC2#
Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grigorian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy.
Grigorian sizes up Cannabino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cannabino thumps Grigorian with a low kick.
Grigorian misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Grigorian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grigorian blocks a head kick by Cannabino.
Cannabino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grigorian cracks Cannabino with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cannabino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Cannabino moves into the clinch.
Grigorian tries to circle away but Cannabino has him pinned against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cannabino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but Cannabino is just out of range.
Cannabino walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grigorian lands a right hook to the body.
Grigorian avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
Cannabino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a wild body shot.
Grigorian throws a nice looking combination but Cannabino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grigorian throws an overhand right that lands on Cannabino's shoulder, as Cannabino tries to avoid the shot.
Razmik Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Grigorian.
Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses the shot to the body.
Grigorian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cannabino checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cannabino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cannabino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grigorian misses with a double jab.
Cannabino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grigorian.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Grigorian wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cannabino.
Grigorian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cannabino has him pressed against the cage.
Cannabino stalling in the clinch.
Cannabino tries a body shot but Grigorian blocks it.
Cannabino gets through Grigorian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cannabino misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannabino will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grigorian up against the cage.
Grigorian taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Grigorian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Cannabino.
Cannabino misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Razmik Grigorian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannabino.
Cannabino is looking to clinch.
Grigorian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grigorian takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannabino.
Grigorian lands with a shot to the body.
Cannabino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannabino.
A punch combination from Grigorian misses.
Cannabino throws a big counter combination but Grigorian scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cannabino throws a shot from downtown. Grigorian moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino is looking to clinch but Grigorian is avoiding it.
Grigorian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cannabino counters with a left and a right that stings Grigorian.
Grigorian avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cannabino throws out the jab. #T1#
Grigorian blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Cannabino misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grigorian.
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
Grigorian missing with a left hand there. Cannabino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grigorian lands a jab to Cannabino's midsection.
Grigorian lands a jab to the nose.
Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cannabino throws a combination. Grigorian tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Grigorian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cannabino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cannabino lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cannabino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grigorian misses with a straight left.
Cannabino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cannabino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grigorian finds it's way round the side to connect with Cannabino's head. #T2#
Grigorian scores with a jab. Cannabino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cannabino throws a big counter combination but Grigorian scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grigorian digs a good body shot into Cannabino's ribs.#CL#
Cannabino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cannabino content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cannabino slows down the pace here.
Cannabino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cannabino lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian loads up on a big right hand but Cannabino slips the punch.#T3##CL#
Cannabino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cannabino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cannabino is working Grigorian over against the cage.
Cannabino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cannabino has Grigorian pressed against the cage.
Cannabino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cannabino stalls.
Cannabino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Razmik Grigorian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cannabino just leaning against Grigorian, taking a breather.
Cannabino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emporio Cannabino.
Grigorian misses with an uppercut.
Grigorian avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
It seemed like Grigorian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cannabino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Grigorian missing with a left hand there. Cannabino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cannabino walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannabino.
Cannabino throws a right hand that Grigorian ducks under and follows up with a left that Grigorian also avoids with ease.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian throws out a counter right but Cannabino avoids it with no problem.
Cannabino swinging wildly here.
Grigorian connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cannabino fails to land with a series of punches.
Cannabino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cannabino manages to avoid it.
Cannabino is looking for a counter combo.
Grigorian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Emporio Cannabino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannabino moves away.
Cannabino is looking for a counter combo.

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 Emporio Cannabino.
I think Grigorian 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razmik Grigorian!

Event: HFC 82 - Stardust vs Smith
Date: Jul 02, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Cannabino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simmons prevents Cannabino from breaking the clinch.
Simmons working hard to break the clinch.
Simmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simmons misses with a body punch.
Simmons holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cannabino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simmons prevents Cannabino from breaking the clinch.
Simmons misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Simmons breaks from the clinch.
Simmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Cannabino moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simmons throws a nice looking combination but Cannabino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cannabino lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cannabino circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Cannabino clinches with his opponent.
Simmons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cannabino or not. #T1#
The referee calls for Cannabino to work.
Simmons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Simmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simmons has Cannabino pressed against the cage, preventing Cannabino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee calls for Simmons to work.
Simmons tries to work over Cannabino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simmons is trying to break free.#BC2#
Cannabino breaks from the clinch.
Cannabino lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cannabino tries to clinch up.
Cannabino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Simmons was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cannabino.#CL2#
Cannabino has closed the distance and engaged Simmons in a clinch. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch.
Simmons lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cannabino takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Simmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cannabino unleashes a big counter combination but Simmons bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Simmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the body from Simmons misses
and Cannabino counters with a left and a right that stings Simmons.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons tries to clinch up but Cannabino circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Cannabino misses its intended target.
Cannabino throws an off balance right hand
and Simmons counters with a nice kick to the body. #CL2#
Cannabino moves into the clinch.#BC#
Simmons breaks the clinch.
Simmons tries to close the distance and clinch but Cannabino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannabino.
Cannabino tries a head kick but it misses.
Simmons seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Simmons plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Cannabino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simmons lands a high kick! #T3##CL2#
Cannabino drives through and clinches with Simmons against the cage.
Cannabino will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simmons up against the cage.
Simmons looking to slow down the pace here.
Cannabino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simmons is trying to force a seperation but Cannabino has the dominant position.#BC2#
Cannabino breaks from the clinch.
Cannabino moves in looking to clinch but Simmons pushes him off.
Simmons seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Simmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cannabino tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Cannabino. #CL2#
Cannabino rushes Simmons and presses him up against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Simmons takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Simmons's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Simmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Cannabino.
Cannabino stalling against the cage.
Cannabino being controlled against the cage.
Simmons lands a right hand.
Simmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Simmons misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cannabino slows down the pace here. #BC#
Simmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emporio Cannabino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
That's time! Simmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A head kick by Simmons misses
and Cannabino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cannabino throws a sloppy head kick and Simmons moves out of range easily.
Simmons went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cannabino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simmons.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses.
Simmons swings widly with a right hand
and Cannabino counters with a straight right hand.
Cannabino walks forward, straight into a front kick from Simmons.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch but Simmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simmons tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cannabino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been told by Simmons's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Simmons misses with the combination.
Cannabino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cannabino 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.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Simmons.
Simmons pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Simmons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cannabino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simmons throws a head kick but Cannabino moves out of range. #CL2#
Simmons tries to keep at a distance but Cannabino has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Cannabino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Simmons blocks the low kick.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick and Cannabino moves out of range easily.
Simmons throws a leg kick but Cannabino moved away.
Tyler Simmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Simmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cannabino lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Cannabino moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyler Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Cannabino avoids the head kick by Simmons.
Cannabino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cannabino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cannabino checks a low kick from Simmons.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Simmons avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
Simmons throws a head kick but Cannabino moves out of range.
Cannabino lands a jab.#CL2#
Cannabino drives through and clinches with Simmons against the cage. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Cannabino scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Cannabino takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Simmons manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Cannabino closes the distance and clinches.
Simmons lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Simmons is trying to break the clinch but Cannabino has him pressed against the cage.
Simmons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Cannabino stalling against the cage.
Simmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmons goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cannabino lands an overhand right.
Cannabino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simmons manages to avoid it.
Simmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simmons misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Simmons pushes Cannabino up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Simmons breaks from the clinch.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick
and Cannabino counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons throws a head kick that misses
and Cannabino counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cannabino finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL2#
Cannabino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Cannabino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cannabino is looking to slow Simmons down with leg kicks.
Simmons tries to close the distance and clinch but Cannabino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cannabino cracks Simmons with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Simmons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyler Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simmons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cannabino finds it's way round the side to connect with Simmons's head. #ROC2#Simmons is rocked!#CL2#
Cannabino has closed the distance and engaged Simmons in a clinch.
Cannabino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cannabino just leaning against Simmons, taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simmons working hard to break the clinch.
Cannabino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cannabino is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Simmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simmons feints a jab promting Cannabino to slip. Simmons then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cannabino slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cannabino throws a counter combo.
Cannabino moves forwards but Simmons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cannabino plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Simmons misses with a kick to the body
and Cannabino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Cannabino rushes Simmons and presses him up against the cage.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cannabino leaning against his opponent.
Cannabino lands a right hand.
Cannabino letting Simmons take a breather here.#BC2#
Cannabino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Simmons. Cannabino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Cannabino tests Simmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Simmons is having none of it.
Cannabino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cannabino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simmons lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Cannabino takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmons is looking to wear down Cannabino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick and Cannabino moves out of range easily.
Cannabino throws a counter combo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Simmons - that will leave a mark! #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Simmons manages to break the clinch.
Simmons wants to clinch up but Cannabino keeps it at a distance.#T2##CL2#
Cannabino instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Simmons clinches up with Cannabino and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons can't find room to land a body shot as Cannabino controls the action.
Cannabino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cannabino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simmons has had enough of the clinch but Cannabino keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
Simmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simmons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Simmons lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cannabino moves in looking to clinch but Simmons pushes him off.
Simmons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Simmons throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cannabino.
A combination from Simmons does no damage. #T3#
Cannabino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simmons wants to clinch.
A low kick from Simmons is predictable there
and Cannabino counters with a one-two to the body.
Simmons blocks a head kick by Cannabino.
Simmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simmons is looking for a counter combo.
Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simmons tries to clinch up but Cannabino circles away and keeps his distance.
Cannabino appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cannabino tries a head kick but it misses.
Crunch! Simmons slams his shin into Cannabino's torso.
Cannabino looks for the body kick but Simmons saw that one coming. #CL2#
Simmons gets tackled into the cage by Cannabino. Cannabino maintains the clinch. #T4#
Cannabino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cannabino wants to break free but Simmons has control.
Simmons lands a hook that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards. #BC2#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Simmons moves into the clinch.
Emporio Cannabino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Tyler Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simmons throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Simmons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cannabino, pushing him back against the cage.
Simmons scores with a shot to the side of Cannabino's head. #BC#
Simmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Simmons moves out of range.
Cannabino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyler Simmons.
Well Cannabino 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: BBFC 16
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGregor misses with a hook. Cannabino ducked under it nicely.
McGregor lands a nice shot to the body.
Cannabino wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and McGregor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor looks to land a left hand but Cannabino moved out of range nicely.
Cannabino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cannabino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor sizes up Cannabino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
McGregor lands a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cannabino.
Cannabino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
Cannabino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
Cannabino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGregor misses the jab.
Cannabino moves in looking to clinch but McGregor pushes him off.
Cannabino throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.
Cannabino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor misses with a body punch
and Cannabino counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from McGregor.#T1#
McGregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGregor moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCannabino.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cannabino was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.#CL2#
Cannabino has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino defending well as McGregor loads up on a big left hand.
Cannabino is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from McGregor misses.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
Cannabino throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannabino.
McGregor takes a swing at Cannabino's ribcage but misses.
Cannabino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
Cannabino walks into a jab.
Cannabino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Danga de danga de dang - Cannabino scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cannabino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cannabino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
McGregor jabs at Cannabino's body.
Cannabino has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cannabino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cannabino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
Cannabino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cannabino avoids the body shot from McGregor.
Cannabino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGregor.
McGregor lands a body shot.
McGregor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cannabino counters with a series of strikes. McGregor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cannabino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cannabino.
A nice side step and Cannabino releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cannabino closes the distance but McGregor moves to the side
and McGregor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Cannabino throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cannabino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. McGregor catches Cannabino right on the button with a cross.
McGregor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cannabino doesn't seem bothered though.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cannabino.
Cannabino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGregor throws a hook but Cannabino avoids it easily.
McGregor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGregor swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and Cannabino counters with a crisp one two that drops McGregor! Cannabino thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McGregor to his feet! McGregor is in big trouble!#ROC2#McGregor 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!#CL2#
Cannabino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGregor tries a body shot but Cannabino blocks it.
McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Cannabino controls his hands.
Cannabino stalling in the clinch.
McGregor tries a body shot but Cannabino blocks it.
McGregor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGregor seems to have got his legs back now.
McGregor misses with a punch to the body.
Cannabino is trying to break the clinch but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor lands a body punch. #BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Cannabino misses with a body shot
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannabino.
Cannabino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor lands a slapping body shot.
Cannabino looks to throw the jab but McGregor is out of range.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Cannabino rushes McGregor and presses him up against the cage.
Cannabino misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannabino blocks an uppercut.
Cannabino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Cannabino breaks from the clinch.
McGregor connects with a crisp jab.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannabino.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor McGregor dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McGregor lands a nice hook to Cannabino's body. Cannabino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cannabino is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.
McGregor lands with a good body shot.
Conor McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from McGregor misses
and Cannabino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGregor lands a nice looking body shot.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cannabino.#CL2#
Cannabino closes the distance and pushes McGregor back into the cage.#BC#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
Cannabino is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.
A shot to the body from Cannabino misses
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannabino moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cannabino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from McGregor misses.
Cannabino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for McGregor.
Cannabino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
McGregor lands a right hook to the body.
McGregor throws out a loose jab but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannabino.
Cannabino is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGregor misses with a looping left.
Cannabino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cannabino tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
Cannabino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cannabino tries to clinch up.
McGregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cannabino can do to turn this around?
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Cannabino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGregor.
Cannabino misses with a jab to the body
and McGregor counters with a right hand to the body.
Cannabino wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.#T2#
McGregor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cannabino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor loads up on a big right hand but Cannabino slips the punch.
Cannabino wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
Cannabino avoids the body shot from McGregor.
A combination from Cannabino does no damage.
Cannabino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGregor is looking to wear down Cannabino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGregor lands a slapping body shot.
McGregor's corner calls for a 1-2. McGregor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Cannabino is just out of range.
McGregor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cannabino tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor throws a hook to the side of Cannabino's head but Cannabino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cannabino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cannabino throws a leg kick but McGregor moved away.#T3#
McGregor takes a swing at Cannabino's ribcage but misses.
Cannabino moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Cannabino has McGregor up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
McGregor digs a good hook to Cannabino's body.
Cannabino lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Cannabino is just out of range.
McGregor throws an overhand right that lands on Cannabino's shoulder, as Cannabino tries to avoid the shot.
Cannabino is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
Cannabino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
Cannabino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGregor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGregor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Cannabino wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cannabino slips a straight right by McGregor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cannabino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cannabino tries a head kick but it misses.
Cannabino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGregor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cannabino scrambles back to his feet.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGregor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGregor scores with a hook to the body. Cannabino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGregor misses with an uppercut. Cannabino saw that one coming.
McGregor throws a right hand that misses
and Cannabino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cannabino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cannabino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor McGregor dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cannabino slips a straight right by McGregor.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cannabino misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Cannabino moves out of range of the strikes.
Cannabino is looking for the big counter here.
Cannabino feints a jab promting McGregor to slip. Cannabino then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGregor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cannabino ducks right into an uppercut from McGregor.
Cannabino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
McGregor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from McGregor misses the target.
McGregor looks to throw the jab but Cannabino is out of range.
Cannabino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGregor.#CL2#
Cannabino closes the distance and pushes McGregor back into the cage.#T1##BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch but McGregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cannabino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cannabino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGregor lands with a hook. Cannabino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGregor misses with a hook.
McGregor cracks Cannabino with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Cannabino takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Cannabino is just out of range.
Cannabino now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cannabino lands a head shot.
Cannabino looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
Cannabino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGregor misses with a hook.
McGregor misses with a left hand
and Cannabino counters with a big head kick but McGregor shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Cannabino moved out of range.#T2#
McGregor connects with a single shot there.
Cannabino slips a jab from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
McGregor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cannabino doesn't seem bothered though.
McGregor moves out of range of the body kick.
Cannabino wants to clinch.
Cannabino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGregor takes a swing at Cannabino's ribcage but misses.
Donk. McGregor catches Cannabino right on the button with a cross.
Good exchange - McGregor coming out on top.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGregor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cannabino - the referee stops the clock and McGregor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cannabino. McGregor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Cannabino throws a shot from downtown. McGregor moves away and avoids it.
Cannabino throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor lands with an uppercut that bounces Cannabino off the cage and back into range.
Cannabino fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregor throws an overhand right that lands on Cannabino's shoulder, as Cannabino tries to avoid the shot.
McGregor misses with an uppercut.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Cannabino forces McGregor back against the cage and clinches.
McGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cannabino is trying to stall.
McGregor controlling the action here for a moment. #T4#
McGregor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cannabino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
McGregor connects with a looping right hand.
Cannabino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A cross from McGregor lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by McGregor - just one landing.
McGregor connects with a body shot that sends Cannabino's belly button to the back.
McGregor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cannabino wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
Cannabino wants to clinch
and McGregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Emporio Cannabino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Cannabino.
Cannabino is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGregor, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McGregor!
A very excited looking Conor McGregor 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: BBFC 12
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Cannabino has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cannabino there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cannabino pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Cannabino pushes Grigorian up against the cage in a clinch.
Grigorian lands with a light punch inside.
Cannabino prevents Grigorian from breaking the clinch.
Grigorian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cannabino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grigorian blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Cannabino.
Cannabino leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cannabino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grigorian has had enough of the clinch but Cannabino keeps him there for the moment.
Cannabino lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grigorian wants to break free but Cannabino has control. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Cannabino fails to land.
Cannabino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grigorian or not. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grigorian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cannabino tries to clinch up.
Cannabino swings for the body but Grigorian moves out of range.
A head kick from Cannabino lands but Grigorian takes it in his stride.
Cannabino lands a head kick!
Cannabino tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
A slow jab from Grigorian misses its intended target. #CL2#
Grigorian gets tackled into the cage by Cannabino. Cannabino maintains the clinch.
Cannabino digs a right hand into Grigorian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grigorian's gas tank.
Cannabino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grigorian tries to circle away but Cannabino has him pinned against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Cannabino doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian tests Cannabino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grigorian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cannabino misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Grigorian misses its target.
Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cannabino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cannabino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cannabino throws a nice looking combination but Grigorian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Razmik Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Cannabino gets a clinch. #BC#
Grigorian manages to break the clinch.
Cannabino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cannabino slips a jab from Grigorian.#CL2#
Cannabino instigates a clinch. #T3#
Cannabino'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.
Grigorian tries to break the clinch but Cannabino is controlling the position. #BC#
Grigorian manages to break the clinch.
Grigorian throws an overhand right that lands on Cannabino's shoulder, as Cannabino tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Cannabino moves into the clinch.
Cannabino goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grigorian misses the jab.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Cannabino clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
Cannabino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Cannabino tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Grigorian misses its target.
Grigorian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cannabino.
Grigorian avoids the head kick by Cannabino. #CL2#
Cannabino darts in and clinches Grigorian up against the cage.#BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Grigorian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannabino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Cannabino takes the fight into the clinch.
Cannabino misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian misses with a looping left.
Cannabino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grigorian connects with a looping right hand.
Cannabino slips a jab and a cross from Grigorian.
Despite the aggression on Cannabino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Cannabino gets a clinch.
Grigorian tries to break free but Cannabino pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Grigorian misses with a low kick.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Cannabino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian misses with a shot to the body
and Cannabino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grigorian thinking.
Grigorian swings for the body but Cannabino moves out of range. #CL2#
Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Grigorian manages to break the clinch.
Razmik Grigorian is winning the standup battle so far.
Cannabino throws a right and a left that Grigorian avoids nicely.
Cannabino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grigorian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cannabino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino misses with a hook. Grigorian ducked under it nicely.
Grigorian with a nice cross.
Cannabino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cannabino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cannabino tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away. #T1#
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grigorian counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Cannabino moves into the clinch successfully.
Grigorian is trying to force a seperation but Cannabino has the dominant position.
Come on Cannabino - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cannabino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grigorian being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grigorian takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Grigorian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Cannabino moves into range and clinches up with Grigorian.#T2##BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Cannabino.
Grigorian throws a series of punches but Cannabino avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigorian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grigorian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cannabinos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cannabino looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range.
Grigorian lands a two punch combo.
Cannabino avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
Grigorian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannabino moves away.
Cannabino slips a straight right by Grigorian.
Cannabino tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
Grigorian lands the left hand.#T3#
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grigorian throws a hook but Cannabino blocks it.
Cannabino walks into a left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cannabino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grigorian throwing a counter right hand but Cannabino manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Cannabino takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Cannabino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cannabino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grigorian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grigorian throws a shot from downtown. Cannabino moves away and avoids it.
Cannabino is looking for the big counter here.
Cannabino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grigorian.
Grigorian throws the left hand but Cannabino avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Grigorian. #T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Grigorian. That snapped Cannabino's head back.
Cannabino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cannabino throws a head kick but Grigorian moves out of range.
Cannabino walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cannabino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grigorian jabs Cannabino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grigorian moves out of range as Cannabino throws a body kick. #CL2#
Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Grigorian misses its target.
Grigorian throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cannabino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cannabino.
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 Razmik Grigorian will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cannabino wants to clinch up but Grigorian keeps it at a distance.
Grigorian jabs Cannabino right on the nose. Cannabino blinks but takes it well.
Grigorian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grigorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannabino.
Grigorian throws out a loose jab but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Cannabino. #CL2#
Cannabino rushes Grigorian and presses him up against the cage.
Cannabino working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Cannabino.
Grigorian is trying to break the clinch but Cannabino has him pressed against the cage.
Cannabino leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grigorian slowing the pace effectively.#T1##BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cannabino delivers a nice body kick.
Grigorian swings for the body but Cannabino moves out of range.
Grigorian swings widly with a right hand
and Cannabino counters with a left and a right that stings Grigorian.
A nice leg kick from Cannabino, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL2#
Cannabino clinches up with Grigorian and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cannabino slips a straight right by Grigorian.#CL2#
Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cannabino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cannabino blocks a body shot from Grigorian.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cannabino.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigorian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Grigorian blocks a body shot from Cannabino. #BC#
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Grigorian gets tackled into the cage by Cannabino. Cannabino maintains the clinch. #BC#
Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Cannabino pushes Grigorian up against the cage in a clinch.
Grigorian lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch.
Cannabino scores with a body shot.
Grigorian takes a swing at Cannabino's ribcage but misses.
Cannabino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cannabino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grigorian.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Cannabino counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian with a jab.#T3#
Cannabino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grigorian misses with a hook. Cannabino ducked under it nicely.
Cannabino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grigorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannabino.
A counter left hand to the body from Grigorian misses its target.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the body.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grigorian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grigorian scoring well with a low kick there.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grigorian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cannabino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grigorian counters with a nice body shot.
Cannabino thows a body kick. Grigorian tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Cannabino moves into the clinch.#BC#
Grigorian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Grigorian loads up on a big right hand but Cannabino slips the punch.
Cannabino now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cannabino misses with a head kick.
Cannabino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
Cannabino slips a jab from Grigorian.
Cannabino is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cannabino misses the body punch
and Grigorian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian throws a big shot that misses.
Grigorian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cannabino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grigorian.
Cannabino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Grigorian backs off Cannabino throws a huge counter combo but Grigorian manages to avoid it all.
Grigorian lands with an overhand left.
Grigorian defending well as Cannabino loads up on a big left hand.
Cannabino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cannabino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grigorian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emporio Cannabino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cannabino 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 8
Date: Mar 26, 2021

#R1#
Unknown looks to land a combination. Cannabino sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Cannabino tries to clinch up but Unknown circles away and keeps his distance.
Unknown connects with a body shot.
Unknown with the inside leg kick.
Unknown scores with the left hand. Cannabino knows he should have avoided that one.
Unknown is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Unknown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Cannabino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Unknown misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
Cannabino swinging wildly here.
As Cannabino backs away, Unknown returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Unknown lands with a kick to the temple. Cannabino shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cannabino is looking to clinch.
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
Cannabino unleashes a big counter combination but Unknown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Unknown throws a hook to the side of Cannabino's head but Cannabino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Cannabino pushes Unknown up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Unknown. #T1#
Unknown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Unknown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unknown lands a nice uppercut.
Unknown 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.
Cannabino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Unknown lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Unknown cracks Cannabino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Unknown dips to his left and cracks Cannabino with an uppercut!
Unknown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Unknown throws a leg kick that misses.
Cannabino tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Unknown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Cannabino has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Unknown tries to throw a body punch but Cannabino avoids it by throwing Unknown back against the cage.
Unknown tries to throw a body punch but Cannabino avoids it by throwing Unknown back against the cage.
Unknown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Cannabino blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Unknown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Unknown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unknown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Unknown is leaning against Cannabino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cannabino looks winded!
Unknown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Unknown scores with a shoulder strike.
Unknown working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#That has opened up Emporio Cannabino's cut even more.
Cannabino taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cannabino.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Unknown.
Unknown jumps guard but Cannabino stands there with Unknown around his waist. Unknown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Unknown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Unknown works on Cannabino's body with a couple of short punches.
Unknown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Unknown.
Cannabino working aggressively here.
Cannabino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cannabino misses with the head strike. #T3#
Unknown misses with a knee strike.
Unknown fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Unknown pulls guard. #SUB#
Unknown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cannabino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cannabino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Unknown is trying to keep Cannabino in close.
Cannabino is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Unknown has his foot on Cannabino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cannabino works his way back into a safe position though.
Unknown has a closed guard, preventing Cannabino from standing up. #T4##SUB#
Unknown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Unknown has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cannabino should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Unknown has tightened it up now! Cannabino should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Manco Unknown!
Manco Unknown 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: BBFC 3: Torres Vs. Leagatius
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Cannabino drives through and clinches with Chontamenti against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chontamenti as Cannabino tries to tie him up.
Cannabino is trying to force a seperation but Chontamenti has the dominant position.
Chontamenti prevents a body shot from Cannabino.
Cannabino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chontamenti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been hearing reports that Chontamenti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chontamenti scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
Cannabino misses with a hook. Chontamenti ducked under it nicely.
Cannabino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chontamenti. #CL#
Chontamenti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chontamenti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti blocks an uppercut.
Chontamenti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chontamenti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cannabino can't find room to land a body shot as Chontamenti controls the action.
A short right from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti blocking some punches.
Chontamenti misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Chontamenti lands a left hand.
Chontamenti misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chontamenti. #CL#
Chontamenti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chontamenti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cannabino blocks a body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti tries to work over Cannabino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chontamenti keeps control of Cannabino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chontamenti misses with a punch to the body.
Cannabino prevents a body shot from Chontamenti.
Cannabino looking to slow down the pace here.
Chontamenti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cannabino's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chontamenti tries to clinch there but Cannabino circles away.
Cannabino unleashes a big counter combination but Chontamenti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cannabino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chontamenti.#T2#
Cannabino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chontamenti. Chontamenti obviously looking to wear him down.
Cannabino misses with the combination. #CL2#
Cannabino moves into range and clinches up with Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands a shot to the body.
Cannabino slowing the pace effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chontamenti digs a right hand into Cannabino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cannabino's gas tank.
Chontamenti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chontamenti lands a shoulder strike.
Chontamenti keeps control of Cannabino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cannabino can't find room to land a body shot as Chontamenti controls the action.
Cannabino tries to circle away but Chontamenti has him pinned against the cage.
Chontamenti lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Chontamenti on the inside.
Chontamenti misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Chontamenti.
Cannabino tries to throw a body punch but Chontamenti avoids it by throwing Cannabino back against the cage. #T3#
A short right from Chontamenti on the inside.
Cannabino wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Cannabino.
Chontamenti cracks Cannabino with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Cannabino breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Chontamenti gets a clinch.
Cannabino stalling in the clinch but Chontamenti improves position.
Cannabino is trying to force a seperation but Chontamenti has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chontamenti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cannabino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cannabino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cannabino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chontamenti misses with a body punch.
Cannabino blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chontamenti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cannabino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cannabino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Cannabino circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Chontamenti backs off Cannabino throws a huge counter combo but Chontamenti manages to avoid it all.
Chontamenti dodges the punch combination from Cannabino.
Chontamenti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chontamenti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A good leg kick by Chontamenti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chontamenti connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Cannabino instigates a clinch.
Chontamenti has Cannabino pressed against the cage, preventing Cannabino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chontamenti has Cannabino pressed against the cage, preventing Cannabino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cannabino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino looking to stall.
Chontamenti cracks Cannabino with a nice body shot.
Chontamenti lands a nice uppercut.
Chontamenti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannabino's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bhishma Chontamenti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chontamenti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cannabino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cannabino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bhishma Chontamenti is winning the standup battle so far.
Cannabino checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cannabino follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Chontamenti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chontamenti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chontamenti jabs Cannabino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chontamenti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cannabino can do to turn this around?
Cannabino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chontamenti thumps Cannabino with a low kick.
Cannabino moves out of range of the leg kick from Chontamenti.
Cannabino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cannabino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Cannabino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chontamenti, pushing him back against the cage.
Cannabino looking to slow down the pace here.
Cannabino content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cannabino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A hook to the body from Chontamenti.
Cannabino is breathing heavily.#T1#
Chontamenti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Chontamenti.
Bhishma Chontamenti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Chontamenti.
Cannabino blocks a body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti tries a body shot but Cannabino blocks it.
Chontamenti lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chontamenti lands a right hand.
Chontamenti prevents Cannabino from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Chontamenti.
A short right from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti scores with a hook to the body.
Chontamenti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chontamenti lands a body punch.
Chontamenti lands a body shot.
Chontamenti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Chontamenti tries a body shot but Cannabino blocks it.
Chontamenti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chontamenti gets through Cannabino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chontamenti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Chontamenti pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Chontamenti has his feet on Cannabino's thighs here. He's pushed Cannabino off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cannabino screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bhishma Chontamenti!
A victorious Bhishma Chontamenti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BFC 35: Dudayev Vs. Ozbourne
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Cannabino drops his hands momentarily and #1 takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Cannabino.
A punch combination from Cannabino misses.
#1 wants to clinch.
#1 throws an overhand right that lands on Cannabino's shoulder, as Cannabino tries to avoid the shot.
#1 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cannabino feints a jab promting #1 to slip. Cannabino then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. #1 slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Bot #1 has been cut.
#1 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannabino moves away.
Cannabino unleashes a big counter combination but #1 bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
#1 lands an overhand right.
#1 has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HPS in the buildup to the fight.
#1 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cannabino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cannabino connects with a body shot that sends #1's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
#1 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
#1 throws a right hand that misses
letting Cannabino counter with a right hand. #ROC2##1 is rocked!
#1 gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Cannabino gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! #1 is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emporio Cannabino!
Emporio Cannabino tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: BFC 31: Huhrera Vs. Jackson
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
A solid body kick from Cannabino.
Cannabino tries a head kick but it misses.
Cannabino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuda.
Matsuda lands a body shot.
Matsuda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matsuda misses with a shot to the body
and Cannabino counters with a two punch combo.
Cannabino throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuda.
Matsuda fails with the takedown.
Cannabino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cannabino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuda.
Cannabino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Matsuda throws a looping overhand right but Cannabino ducks down to avoid it.
Cannabino unleashes a big counter combination but Matsuda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matsuda.
We've been hearing reports that Matsuda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Matsuda misses with a right hand
letting Cannabino counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Tanaka Matsuda has been cut.
Matsuda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cannabino as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsuda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Matsuda moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matsuda.
Matsuda shoots for a takedown but Cannabino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matsuda shoots and misses
and Cannabino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cannabino tries to bum rush Matsuda with a series of wild strikes but Matsuda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsuda attempts a counter takedown but Cannabino avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Cannabino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cannabino looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuda is just out of range.
Cannabino throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Matsuda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cannabino!

Cannabino sneaks out the side door and pushes Matsuda away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cannabino tries to break free but Matsuda pushes him back against the cage.
Cannabino has had enough of the clinch but Matsuda keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Cannabino breaks from the clinch.
Cannabino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsuda tries to counter with a takedown but Cannabino is quick to defend against it.
Matsuda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cannabino unleashes a big counter combination but Matsuda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matsuda is defended easily by Cannabino.#T3##CL2#
Cannabino closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanaka Matsuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuda throws a body punch but Cannabino moves out of range.
Cannabino throws a right and a left that Matsuda avoids nicely.
Matsuda takes one to the side of the head.
Cannabino wants to clinch.
Good shot there by Cannabino.#T4#
Cannabino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuda.
Cannabino wants to clinch.
Cannabino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsuda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cannabino as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Matsuda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Cannabino scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Matsuda throws a looping overhand right but Cannabino ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda'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#
Cannabino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cannabino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsuda's head backwards.
Cannabino throws a nice head kick!
Cannabino walks into a left hand.
Matsuda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cannabino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Matsuda swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannabino.
Cannabino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cannabino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino throws a sloppy head kick and Matsuda moves out of range easily.
Matsuda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Cannabino misses. #TD#
Matsuda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cannabino is trying to control Matsuda's posture but Matsuda avoids it. #T1#
Matsuda working the ground and pound but Cannabino is defending the strikes.
Matsuda working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cannabino holding on.
Matsuda looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cannabino is avoiding damage well.
Matsuda advances to full mount.
Matsuda tries to control but Cannabino wriggling away. #SUB#
Matsuda jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cannabino is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cannabino and Matsuda has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Matsuda working away.#T2#
Cannabino is not content to let Matsuda control the position.
Cannabino has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Matsuda tries for a kimura but Cannabino is defending well.
Matsuda prevents Cannabino from escaping the position.
Cannabino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES2#
Cannabino throws Matsuda to one side and escapes!
Nice cross by Matsuda.
Cannabino misses with a wild combination.
Matsuda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Matsuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Matsuda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Cannabino has one foot on Matsuda's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Cannabino throws a series of punches but Matsuda avoids them all with ease.
Matsuda staying out of range there.
Matsuda slips a jab from Cannabino.
Matsuda attempts a counter takedown but Cannabino avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Matsuda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cannabino wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Matsuda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cannabino sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Cannabino moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cannabino wants to stand up but Matsuda is controlling him.
Matsuda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cannabino wants to stand and escape but Matsuda is having none of it.
Matsuda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Cannabino keeps moving.
Matsuda lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matsuda lands a glancing blow to the side of Cannabino's head.#TD#
Matsuda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Matsuda lands in his opponent's guard.
Cannabino wants to get back to his feet but Matsuda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matsuda throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Cannabino scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cannabino stalks Matsuda and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matsuda's face. Matsuda staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice defenses there by Cannabino.
Cannabino throws a combination. Matsuda tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#Tanaka Matsuda's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Matsuda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matsuda shoots in looking for a takedown but Cannabino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matsuda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matsuda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuda.
A slow jab from Matsuda misses its intended target.
Matsuda blocks the body kick.
Cannabino throws a nice looking combination but Matsuda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsuda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matsuda fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsuda misses the jab.#T2#
Cannabino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cannabino throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Matsuda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cannabino is trying to stand back up but Matsuda is controlling him #ES2#
Cannabino kicks off Matsuda and gets to his feet.
Matsuda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matsuda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cannabino pinned against the cage. Cannabino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cannabino shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cannabino throws a hook but Matsuda avoids it easily.
Matsuda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cannabino blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cannabino. #T3#
Matsuda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cannabino.
Cannabino lands the left hand.
Matsuda throws a lazy uppercut
and Cannabino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannabino throws a looping overhand right but Matsuda ducks down to avoid it.
Cannabino stuffs the takedown attempt from Matsuda. Matsuda gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanaka Matsuda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cannabino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Cannabino rushes Matsuda and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsuda misses with a hook. Cannabino ducked under it nicely.
Matsuda is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cannabino!
Emporio Cannabino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsuda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Matsuda.
Emporio Cannabino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matsuda slips a straight right by Cannabino.
Matsuda looks for a takedown but Cannabino sprawls well.
Matsuda throws a body punch but Cannabino moves out of range.
Cannabino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matsuda slips under a jab from Cannabino.
Nice defenses there by Cannabino.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emporio Cannabino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cannabino 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emporio Cannabino!
Emporio Cannabino 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: BFC 27: Dudayev Vs. Bravo
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Ortiz counters with a shoot takedown. Cannabino fights it but they end up in guard.
Ortiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ortiz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ortiz chips away with some ground and pound.
Ortiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cannabino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ortiz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cannabino's head.
Ortiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ortiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cannabino wants to stand and escape but Ortiz is having none of it.
Cannabino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz postures up and lands a big shot to Cannabino's brow. #ES2#
Cannabino pushes Ortiz off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cannabino throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Colby Ortiz has been cut.#T1#
Cannabino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ortiz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A low kick from Cannabino is predictable there #CL#
and Ortiz counters by clinching up. #TD#
Ortiz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cannabino regains guard.
Ortiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cannabino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ortiz is controlling him.
Ortiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cannabino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ortiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cannabino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortiz.
Cannabino is looking to stand up but Ortiz isn't so interested in that idea.
Ortiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Ortiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cannabino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ortiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cannabino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ortiz postures up in Cannabino's guard and throws a big left but Cannabino blocks it.
Ortiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cannabino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ortiz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ortiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cannabino looking to control.
Ortiz throwing strikes from guard but Cannabino blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cannabino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ortiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cannabino wants to get back to his feet but Ortiz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ortiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cannabino works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Ortiz throwing strikes from guard but Cannabino blocks nicely.
Ortiz throwing strikes but missing.
Ortiz throwing strikes but missing.
Cannabino has momentary wrist control but Ortiz slips an elbow through the middle.
Ortiz stops Cannabino from standing up.
Ortiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ortiz postures up in Cannabino's guard and throws a big left but Cannabino blocks it.
Ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortiz postures up in Cannabino's guard and throws a big left but Cannabino blocks it.
Ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortiz throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Ortiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cannabino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cannabino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Cannabino wriggles free and stands up.
Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Cannabino misses the target.
Cannabino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ortiz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Ortiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colby Ortiz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cannabino is looking to land body kicks.
Cannabino misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Cannabino.
Ortiz throws a counter high kick but Cannabino was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cannabino cracks Ortiz with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino cracks Ortiz with an open hand slap.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cannabino.#CL2#
Cannabino has managed to clinch.
Cannabino scores with a shoulder strike.
Cannabino stalling the fight.
Cannabino lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks from the clinch.
Ortiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cannabino. #T2#
Cannabino scores with a sloppy right hand. Ortiz should have avoided that one.
Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Cannabino.
Cannabino connects with a solid leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Cannabino. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Ortiz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cannabino throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cannabino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Ortiz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Ortiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cannabino trying to control the position.
Cannabino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cannabino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ortiz is in close to Cannabino's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ortiz throws an elbow that misses. Cannabino uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ortiz's guard. Nice move by Cannabino!#REVB#
Cannabino is stalling in the full guard.
Cannabino sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ortiz's guard. #T4#
Ortiz tries to kick Cannabino off but Cannabino keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ortiz is staying active underneath Cannabino, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cannabino content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cannabino's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Colby Ortiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cannabino tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ortiz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Colby Ortiz's cut.
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#
Ortiz slips a jab and a cross from Cannabino.
Ortiz tried to counter with a leg kick but Cannabino avoided it.
Cannabino misses with a hook #TD#
so Ortiz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ortiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cannabino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ortiz pushes down on Cannabino's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cannabino keeping hold of Ortiz's head, controlling as best he can.
Ortiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz drops an elbow to the side of Cannabino's head.
Ortiz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ortiz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ortiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ortiz lands a nice short elbow.
Ortiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cannabino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cannabino is trying to stand.
Ortiz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cannabino is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ortiz lands a nice short elbow.
Cannabino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ortiz.
Cannabino is trying to stand back up but Ortiz is controlling him
Ortiz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ortiz lands with a punch from half guard.
Ortiz misses with a head shot. Cannabino uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cannabino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ortiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Cannabino is looking to stand up but Ortiz isn't so interested in that idea.
Ortiz landing with the ground and pound.
Ortiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2#
Cannabino uses the cage to get back to his feet. #CL2#
Cannabino instigates a clinch.
Ortiz wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch. #T3#
Ortiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ortiz feinted with a counter takedown.
Cannabino lands a nice hook to Ortiz's body. Ortiz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ortiz wants a takedown but no success here. #T4#
Cannabino stops a takedown attempt from Ortiz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ortiz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cannabino finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ortiz is looking to counter the offense by Cannabino and move into the clinch.
Cannabino tries a head kick but it misses.
Ortiz tried to counter with a leg kick but Cannabino avoided it.
Cannabino throws out a loose jab but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortiz thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cannabino moves in looking to clinch but Ortiz pushes him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Colby Ortiz.
I think Ortiz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: BFC Bloodbath 4
Date: Oct 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haji lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cannabino throws the kick towards the body but Haji avoids it.
Cannabino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haji.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
Cannabino tries to clinch there but Haji circles away.
Haji scores with a nice body kick.
Haji avoids the body shot from Cannabino.
Haji has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Haji closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Haji scores with a decent looking hook.
Haji slips a jab and a cross from Cannabino.
Cannabino is looking to clinch.
Cannabino misses with a series of wild punches.
Haji throws a wild body kick that Cannabino sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cannabino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haji connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cannabino scrambles back to his feet.
Haji catches Cannabino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haji looks for the body kick but Cannabino saw that one coming.
Cannabino throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Cannabino gets a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch.
Haji chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haji swings for the body but Cannabino moves out of range.
Cannabino throws a counter combo.
A cross from Haji lands.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haji paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cannabino swings for the body but Haji moves out of range.
Cannabino blocks a head kick by Haji.
Haji throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haji turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Cannabino closes the distance and clinches.
Cannabino blocks an uppercut.
Haji fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haji misses with the head strike.
Cannabino struggles to land a body shot inside as Haji controls his hands.
Cannabino effectively controlling the action here.
Cannabino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Haji throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cannabino is pushing Haji up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Haji tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannabino's elbow.
Cannabino pushes Haji back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cannabino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cannabino stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cannabino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cannabino lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cannabino. #BC#
Haji's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Cannabino drives through and clinches with Haji against the cage.
Cannabino stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cannabino.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emporio Cannabino.
Haji throws a leg kick but Cannabino sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cannabino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A leg kick checked by Cannabino.
Cannabino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haji throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cannabino counters with a one-two to the body.
Sam Haji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haji. That's going to slow Cannabino down.
Cannabino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Haji swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cannabino counters with a left and a right that stings Haji.
Cannabino tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Haji misses the target.
Haji lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cannabino.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Cannabino takes the fight into the clinch.
Haji being controlled against the cage.
Haji is leaning against Cannabino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Cannabino tries to throw a body punch but Haji avoids it by throwing Cannabino back against the cage.
Haji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannabino misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haji.
Haji takes a shot to the head.
Cannabino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Haji working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haji lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cannabino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cannabino trying to control the position but instead, Haji has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cannabino into the cage.
Haji swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haji misses with a punch on the inside.
Cannabino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cannabino.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cannabino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannabino has Haji pressed against the cage.
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 Sam Haji will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Haji tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cannabino is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Cannabino rushes Haji and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cannabino blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Cannabino.
Haji blocks an uppercut.
Haji struggles to land a body shot inside as Cannabino controls his hands.
Haji working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Haji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino blocks a leg kick.
Cannabino defending well as Haji loads up on a big left hand.
Cannabino is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Haji.
Haji circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cannabino clinches.
Haji misses with the head strike.
Cannabino looking to slow down the pace here.
Cannabino takes a shot to the head.
Haji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Cannabino lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haji.
A right hook to the body lands for Haji.
Cannabino pushes Haji back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cannabino pushes Haji back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haji misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cannabino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cannabino keeps control of Haji as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cannabino swings wildly with an uppercut but Haji uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haji scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Haji fails to land.
Cannabino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Haji fails to land.
Cannabino is looking to control Haji's arms but Haji gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cannabino has his back to the cage.
Cannabino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cannabino doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2##BC#
Haji breaks the clinch.
Haji scores with a hook to the body. Cannabino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Cannabino closes the distance and pushes Haji back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Cannabino.
A short left from Haji.
Cannabino taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Haji lands a right hand.
Cannabino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haji tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cannabino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haji tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannabino's elbow.
Haji letting Cannabino take a breather here.
Haji wants to break the clinch but can't.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Haji.
Haji misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Cannabino. #T3#
Cannabino is looking to control Haji's arms but Haji gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cannabino has his back to the cage.
Haji can't find room to land a body shot as Cannabino controls the action.
Cannabino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haji.
Haji misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Haji breaks from the clinch.
Sam Haji is winning the standup battle so far.
Haji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cannabino is looking for the big counter here.#KD2#
Cannabino lands a left and a right that send Haji crashing to the mat, dazed. Cannabino thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Haji is rocked!
Haji gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cannabino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Haji is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haji throws a lazy body kick
and Cannabino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haji thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haji swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cannabino tries to clinch up but Haji circles away and keeps his distance.
Haji seems to have got his legs back now.
Cannabino tries to clinch up.
Cannabino is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Haji like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Haji from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emporio Cannabino!
Emporio Cannabino bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: BFC Halle Birthday Bash 1
Date: Aug 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Cannabino moves into the clinch.
Todd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cannabino has him pressed against the cage.
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Todd scores with a shot to the side of Cannabino's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Todd. #BC#
Cannabino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Todd.
Cannabino takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Todd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cannabino walks into a straight right hand from Todd.
Cannabino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cannabino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
Todd has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cannabino is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Todd misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Cannabino closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Cannabino looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cannabino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannabino.
Todd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Cannabino is looking to clinch but Todd is avoiding it.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch but Todd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cannabino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd scores with a nice strike.
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd throws out a counter right but Cannabino avoids it with no problem.
A solid body kick from Todd. #T2#
Cannabino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Todd.
Cannabino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cannabino takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Todd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cannabino's head backwards.
Todd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cannabino's head backwards.
Cannabino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick lands for Todd. #CL#
Cannabino closes the distance and pushes Todd back into the cage.
Cannabino stalling in the clinch but Todd improves position.
Cannabino wants to stall. #BC2#
Todd manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Todd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cannabino tries to clinch
and Todd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Todd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cannabino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todd scores with a jab.
Cannabino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Cannabino moves into range and clinches up with Todd.#BC2#
Todd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Todd scores with a hook.
Cannabino has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Todd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cannabino had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Todd connects with a single shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Todd misses with a double jab.
Todd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cannabino if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Todd working aggressively here. #T4#
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Todd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Todd is having none of it.
Todd looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cannabino doesn't manage to clinch there - Todd circles away.
Cannabino wants to clinch up but Todd keeps it at a distance.
Todd throws out a counter right but Cannabino avoids it with no problem.
Todd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cannabino is looking to clinch.
Todd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Todd works Cannabino's body with a nice hook.
Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todd scores with a push kick.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannabino tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Todd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Todd pushes Cannabino away with a front kick.
Cannabino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cannabino tries to clinch there but Todd circles away.
Todd misses with a hook. Cannabino ducked under it nicely.
Cannabino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Todd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Todd.
Cannabino on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cannabino is looking to clinch.
Todd with a jab.
Cannabino fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd lands with a good body shot.
Todd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cannabino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Todd swings for the body but Cannabino moves out of range. #T1#
Todd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cannabino will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd lands a head kick!
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick.
Cannabino moves in looking to clinch but Todd pushes him off.
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Todd with a nice calf kick.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cannabino's sensitive parts.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Todd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cannabino doesn't seem bothered though.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Winston Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cannabino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Todd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Cannabino tries to clinch up.#T2#
Cannabino tries to clinch there but Todd circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Todd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cannabino throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Cannabino tries to clinch there but Todd circles away.
Todd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Todd keeps the fight on the outside.
Good standup being displayed there by Todd as he connects with a hook.
Todd swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannabino.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cannabino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Todd scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Todd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Todd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Todd throws out a powerful jab.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch but Todd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cannabino tries to clinch up.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Todd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Todd goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cannabino is looking to clinch but Todd is avoiding it.
Cannabino tries to clinch up.
Cannabino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Todd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Todd moves out of range.
Cannabino tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
Todd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd cracks Cannabino with a good jab.
Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cannabino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cannabino cracks Todd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cannabino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cannabino tries to clinch up.#CL#
Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Todd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Cannabino avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage.
Cannabino scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Cannabino to work.
Todd lands a hook that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cannabino doesn't manage to clinch there - Todd circles away. #CL#
Cannabino pushes Todd up against the cage in a clinch.
Cannabino stalling in the clinch but Todd improves position.
Todd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannabino looking to stall.
Todd misses with the head strike.
Todd wants to break free but Cannabino has control.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cannabino prevents a body shot from Todd.
Todd misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd presses Cannabino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cannabino throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Cannabino lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Cannabino on the inside.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Cannabino avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage. #T1#
Cannabino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Todd.
Emporio Cannabino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cannabino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Todd.
Cannabino taking a breather.
Todd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Todd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cannabino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todd can pounce on him.
Todd lands a leg kick that knocks Cannabino off balance momentarily.
Cannabino tries to clinch up.#T2#
Cannabino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Todd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino moves in looking to clinch but Todd pushes him off.
Todd scores with a jab to the body.
Cannabino throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Todd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cannabino doesn't manage to clinch there - Todd circles away.
Todd stuns Cannabino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Todd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd keeps the fight on the outside.
Todd keeps the fight on the outside.
Cannabino tries to clinch up.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Todd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cannabino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Todd connects with a right hand. Cannabino shakes it off.
Cannabino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Cannabino tries to clinch up.
Todd slips under a jab from Cannabino.#CL#
Cannabino rushes Todd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Todd lands a shoulder strike.
Cannabino stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Todd.
Cannabino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cannabino fails to land. #BC2#
Todd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cannabino is looking to clinch.
Todd lands a nice looking body kick.
Cannabino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cannabino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Winston Todd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cannabino closes the distance looking to clinch
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Cannabino seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd lands with a straight right. Cannabino didn't see that one coming.
Todd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Todd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Todd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cannabino on the side of the head.
Todd lands with a nice body punch.
Todd digs a good body shot into Cannabino's ribs.
Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cannabino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Todd misses with a double jab.
Emporio Cannabino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Todd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Todd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Todd 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Todd!
Winston Todd 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: BFC 16: Rodrigues Vs. Lane
Date: Jul 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannabino misses with an uppercut. Tau saw that one coming.
Tau shoots in but Cannabino avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Tau gets tackled into the cage by Cannabino. Cannabino maintains the clinch.
Cannabino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD#
Tau gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cannabino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tau looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cannabino is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tau is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cannabino is just riding it out for now. Tau eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Tau is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cannabino defends it well. #T1#
Tau throwing shots but Cannabino is blocking nicely.
Tau really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tau stops Cannabino from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Tau is trying to work for a kimura but Cannabino is defending well.
Cannabino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tau.
Cannabino won't allow Tau to pass to mount. #SUB#
Tau 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.
Cannabino tries to kick Tau off but Tau keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Tau seems to be working for a kimura but Cannabino defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Tau is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tau trying to pass the guard but Cannabino defending well.
Tau stops Cannabino from getting back to his feet.
Cannabino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tau. #T3#
Tau stops Cannabino from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Tau is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Tau seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Tau is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cannabino is trying to stand up here but Tau is controlling him well.
Tau passes to side control. #SUB#
Tau wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cannabino, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Tau is trying to get an arm triangle but Cannabino is defending well. #T4#
Tau cracks Cannabino with a big elbow.
Cannabino managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tau.
Cannabino is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tau working away.#SUB#
Tau tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tau has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tau prevents Cannabino from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tau looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Tau is trying to get an arm triangle but Cannabino is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Tau 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#
Cannabino's corner calls for a 1-2. Cannabino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cannabino misses with a kick to the body.
Tau tries to counter with a takedown but Cannabino is quick to defend against it.
Cannabino looks to throw the jab but Tau is out of range.
Cannabino tries to clinch there but Tau circles away.
A big left from Cannabino misses.
Tau half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cannabino pushes Tau up against the cage in a clinch.
Tau drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cannabino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tau is trying to drag Cannabino to the mat but Cannabino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Cannabino gets underhooks to prevent Tau's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Tau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tau goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cannabino prevents it.
Tau is working for takedown but Cannabino is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cannabino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cannabino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tau backwards.
Cannabino lands a left hand.
Tau is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cannabino is defending well.
Come on Cannabino - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tau is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cannabino is defending well.
Tau goes for a takedown attempt but Cannabino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cannabino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Cannabino moves into the clinch.#T2#
Cannabino cracks Tau with a nice body shot.
Tau goes for a takedown attempt but Cannabino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cannabino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manu Tau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Cannabino has managed to clinch.
Tau goes for a takedown attempt but Cannabino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #KD2#
Cannabino lands a big head kick that sends Tau tumbling to the mat! Cannabino takes a step backwards and waves Tau back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Tau is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Manu Tau has been cut.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Cannabino lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Tau falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Emporio Cannabino!
Emporio Cannabino spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: HFC 22 - Jack vs Carter
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannabino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.#CL2#
Cannabino takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Cannabino gets a clinch.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch.
Cannabino is struggling to control the position.
Tonissaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar has a couple of punches blocked by Cannabino.
Cannabino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch.
Cannabino working aggressively here.
Tonissaar lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cannabino throws a head punch that misses.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tonissaar misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonissaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonissaar tries to throw a body punch but Cannabino avoids it by throwing Tonissaar back against the cage.
Tonissaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Cannabino. #T1#
Cannabino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tonissaar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cannabino pushes Tonissaar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar controlling the action here for a moment.
Cannabino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cannabino as Tonissaar tries to tie him up.
Tonissaar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Cannabino.
Cannabino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cannabino lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cannabino.
Cannabino lands a right hand.
Cannabino throws a head punch that misses.
Tonissaar misses with the head strike.
Cannabino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar misses with the head strike.
Cannabino lands with a right to the head. #T2##BC2#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Cannabino clinches with his opponent.
Tonissaar throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cannabino fails to land.
Cannabino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannabino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cannabino misses with some punches.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Cannabino blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cannabino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Cannabino.
Tonissaar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Cannabino controls the action.
Tonissaar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tonissaar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cannabino tries a body shot but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar wants to stall.
Tonissaar misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Cannabino misses with a body punch.
Cannabino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar stalling in the clinch but Cannabino improves position.
Cannabino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonissaar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cannabino or not.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannabino takes a shot to the head.
Tonissaar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cannabino swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cannabino working aggressively here.
Cannabino lands a body punch.
Cannabino tries to work over Tonissaar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tries to work over Cannabino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tonissaar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Tonissaar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cannabino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonissaar.
A head punch on the inside from Cannabino fails to land.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Cannabino controls the action.
Cannabino leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonissaar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cannabino.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar blocking some punches.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Cannabino can't find room to land a body shot as Tonissaar controls the action.
Good body shot from Tonissaar.
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 Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
That's time! Tonissaar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Cannabino clinches with his opponent.
Tonissaar has a couple of punches blocked by Cannabino.
Cannabino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tonissaars head.
The referee calls for Tonissaar to work.
Tonissaar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cannabino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cannabino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tonissaar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino lands a hook that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
Cannabino blocks an uppercut.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tonissaar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar digs a right hand underneath Cannabino's ribcage. Cannabino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tonissaar blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tonissaar.
Cannabino struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonissaar controls his hands.
Tonissaar looking to slow down the pace here.
Cannabino wants to stall. #T1#
Tonissaar pushes Cannabino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar is working Cannabino over against the cage.
Tonissaar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cannabino is looking to control Tonissaar's arms but Tonissaar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cannabino has his back to the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tonissaar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cannabino blocking some punches.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Cannabino controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cannabino.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonissaar.
Cannabino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cannabino 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.
Tonissaar blocks an uppercut.
Cannabino swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baruto Tonissaar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tonissaar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tonissaar tries to throw a body punch but Cannabino avoids it by throwing Tonissaar back against the cage.
Tonissaar lands with a left to the head.
Tonissaar misses with the head strike. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Tonissaar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonissaar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannabino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tonissaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cannabino blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar blocks an uppercut.
Tonissaar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tonissaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonissaar blocks a body shot from Cannabino.
A body shot lands from Tonissaar.
Cannabino is breathing heavily.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonissaar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Cannabino blocks it.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Cannabino controls his hands.
Tonissaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Cannabino. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tonissaar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cannabino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cannabino.
Cannabino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cannabino lands a right hand.
Cannabino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonissaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cannabino blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
Cannabino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cannabino taking a breather.
Tonissaar trying to control the position but instead, Cannabino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tonissaar into the cage.
Tonissaar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Tonissaar tries to work over Cannabino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannabino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tonissaar misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Tonissaar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonissaar.
A frustrated look appears on Cannabino's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cannabino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with some punches.
Tonissaar lands an uppercut.
Cannabino taking a breather.
Tonissaar letting Cannabino take a breather here.
Cannabino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar stalling against the cage.
Cannabino cracks Tonissaar with a nice body shot.
Cannabino misses with the head strike.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonissaar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
That's time! Tonissaar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar wants to clinch up but Cannabino keeps it at a distance.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannabino misses with a series of wild punches.
Tonissaar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cannabino can do to turn this around?
Tonissaar tries to clinch up.
Tonissaar punishes Cannabino's body with a nice straight punch.
Tonissaar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cannabino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cannabino swats away the attempt to clinch by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Cannabino darts in and clinches Tonissaar up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar stalling against the cage.
Cannabino working aggressively here.
Tonissaar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Tonissaar lands with a light punch inside.
Tonissaar has a couple of punches blocked by Cannabino. #T1#
Cannabino lands with a short shot to the head.
Cannabino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Tonissaar fails to land.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonissaar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tonissaar lands with a left to the head.
Tonissaar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cannabino tries a body shot but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the side of Cannabino's head.
Tonissaar is trying to stall.
Tonissaar is working Cannabino over against the cage.
Cannabino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cannabino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonissaar tries to work over Cannabino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Tonissaar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tonissaar.
Cannabino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cannabino misses with some punches.
Tonissaar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cannabino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Cannabino misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Cannabino.
Tonissaar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cannabino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonissaar lands with a light punch inside.
Tonissaar is leaning against Cannabino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tonissaar stalling in the clinch but Cannabino improves position.
Cannabino tries a body shot but Tonissaar blocks it. #T3#
Tonissaar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonissaar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tonissaar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonissaar lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Cannabino is rocked!
Tonissaar lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cannabino to his knees! Tonissaar keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baruto Tonissaar!
After the big win, Baruto Tonissaar made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Warrior Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Madness Fright Night 34
Date: May 06, 2020

#R1#
Mourani swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannabino.
Mourani shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cannabino as he avoids it easily.
Cannabino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mourani.
Mourani feints the counter takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mourani has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cannabino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cannabino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cannabino lands with a nice combination. Mourani backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Samir Mourani has been cut.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cannabino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cannabino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Cannabino.
Mourani tries to break free but Cannabino pushes him back against the cage.
Cannabino cracks Mourani with a nice body shot.
Cannabino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mourani backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mourani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannabino's elbow.
Cannabino effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Cannabino slows down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cannabino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cannabino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mourani's efforts to push away.
Cannabino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mourani.
Mourani tries to work over Cannabino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cannabino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mourani is looking to break free of the clinch but Cannabino has double underhooks.
Cannabino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Cannabino. #ROC#
Mourani is rocked!
Cannabino is working Mourani over against the cage.
Mourani is still on wobbly legs! Can Cannabino finish him?
Cannabino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cannabino lands a big right hand that drops Mourani! The killer instinct kicks in and Cannabino finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cannabino!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emporio Cannabino!
Emporio Cannabino tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Striking Masters 15
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Bisping jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Cannabino closes the distance and clinches.
Bisping blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cannabino misses with the head strike.
Bisping misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cannabino works on Bisping's body with a couple of short punches.
Cannabino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bisping misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bisping throws a punch but it's blocked by Cannabino.
A short right from Cannabino on the inside.
Bisping misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannabino throws a head punch that misses.
Bisping swings wildly with an uppercut but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Cannabino.
Cannabino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cannabino lands with a right to the head.
Bisping swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cannabino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Cannabino prevents a body shot from Bisping.
Cannabino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bisping tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannabino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cannabino.
Bisping blocking some punches.
A short right from Cannabino on the inside.
I was talking to Bisping's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bisping working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bisping lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bisping tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cannabino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cannabino is struggling to control the position.
Cannabino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bisping blocks an uppercut.
Bisping can't find room to land a body shot as Cannabino controls the action.
Cannabino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cannabino blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Bisping tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cannabino swings wildly with an uppercut but Bisping uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cannabino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bisping backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cannabino is trying to stall.
Bisping tries to throw a body punch but Cannabino avoids it by throwing Bisping back against the ropes.
Cannabino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino taking a breather.
Bisping misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bisping lands a hook that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bisping misses with a punch to the body.
Bisping misses with a body punch.
Bisping lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cannabino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bisping or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino 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##CL#
Bisping gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cannabino.
Cannabino misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bisping.
Bisping prevents a body shot from Cannabino.
A short body shot lands from Cannabino as the two fighters clinch.
Bisping softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cannabino struggles to land a body shot inside as Bisping controls his hands.
Cannabino swings wildly with an uppercut but Bisping uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Cannabino.
Bisping is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cannabino tries a body shot but Bisping blocks it.
Bisping lands with a short shot to the head.
Bisping throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cannabinos head.
Cannabino swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Bisping misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino tries to stall but Bisping uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cannabino misses with a punch to the body.
Bisping lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bisping misses with a punch on the inside.
Bisping lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cannabino or not.
Bisping throws a punch but it's blocked by Cannabino.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bisping.
Bisping scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bisping swings wildly with an uppercut but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bisping softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cannabino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cannabino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannabino blocks a body shot from Bisping.
Cannabino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bisping - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Cannabino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bisping pushes Cannabino back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cannabino holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Bisping misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cannabino is looking to control Bisping's arms but Bisping gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cannabino has his back to the ropes.
Cannabino struggles to land a body shot inside as Bisping controls his hands.
Bisping blocking some punches.
Cannabino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bisping's elbow.
Cannabino misses with some punches.
Cannabino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bisping.
Cannabino tries a body shot but Bisping blocks it.
Bisping tries to throw a body punch but Cannabino avoids it by throwing Bisping back against the ropes.
Cannabino tries to throw a body punch but Bisping avoids it by throwing Cannabino back against the ropes.
Cannabino misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Michael Bisping dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Bisping darts in and clinches Cannabino up against the ropes.
Bisping lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Bisping.
Bisping doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bisping blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Cannabino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cannabino darts in and clinches Bisping up against the ropes.
Cannabino struggles to land a body shot inside as Bisping controls his hands.
Bisping misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cannabino tries to stall but Bisping uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bisping blocking some punches.
Cannabino throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bisping is keeping busy.
Cannabino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bisping tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannabino's elbow.
Cannabino misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Bisping tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bisping misses with some punches.
Cannabino presses Bisping against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cannabino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cannabino trying to control the position but instead, Bisping has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cannabino into the ropes.
Cannabino misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Bisping breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Cannabino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bisping, pushing him back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bisping.
Bisping misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cannabino misses with a punch on the inside.
Cannabino blocks an uppercut.
Bisping struggles to land a body shot inside as Cannabino controls his hands.
Cannabino digs a right hand underneath Bisping's ribcage. Bisping let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bisping misses with some punches. #T2#
Bisping lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Cannabino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bisping's elbow.
Cannabino blocks an uppercut.
Bisping fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino throws a punch but it's blocked by Bisping.
Cannabino prevents a body shot from Bisping.
Bisping throws a punch but it's blocked by Cannabino.
Bisping throws a punch but it's blocked by Cannabino.
Cannabino swings wildly with an uppercut but Bisping uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cannabino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bisping tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannabino throws a head punch that misses.
Cannabino misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Cannabino.
Cannabino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bisping creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but George Michael Bisping did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Cannabino's corner calls for a 1-2. Cannabino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cannabino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good standup being displayed there by Bisping as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Bisping has Cannabino up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cannabino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cannabino leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A short right from Bisping.
Bisping misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino pushes Bisping back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cannabino.
Cannabino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bisping backwards.
Cannabino cracks Bisping with a nice body shot.
Bisping blocks an uppercut.
George Michael Bisping has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cannabino working aggressively here. #T1#
Bisping swings wildly with an uppercut but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bisping throws a punch but it's blocked by Cannabino.
Bisping misses with a body punch.
Cannabino lands with a right to the head.
Bisping blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cannabino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannabino is trying to stall.
Cannabino trying to stall but Bisping improves his position.
Cannabino is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Still in the clinch, Cannabino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cannabino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cannabino lands a left hand.
Cannabino has a couple of punches blocked by Bisping.
Cannabino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannabino is pushing Bisping up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Cannabino scores with a shot to the side of Bisping's head.
Cannabino lands an uppercut.
Cannabino stalling.
Bisping misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino throws a head punch that misses.
Bisping misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Cannabino.
Cannabino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cannabino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bisping's elbow.
Cannabino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bisping's elbow.
Bisping tries to work over Cannabino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cannabino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bisping backwards.
Cannabino lands a nice shot to the body.
Cannabino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Bisping's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Bisping throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cannabino.#CUT#
It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Bisping moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Cannabino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bisping, pushing him back against the ropes.
Bisping tries to work over Cannabino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cannabino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bisping lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bisping goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannabino lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Cannabino. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cannabino 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.
Cannabino moves in looking to clinch but Bisping pushes him off.
As Cannabino backs away, Bisping returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Cannabino clinches. #T1#
Bisping doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cannabino misses with the head strike.
Cannabino can't find room to land a body shot as Bisping controls the action.
Bisping blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bisping goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannabino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bisping.
Still in the clinch, Cannabino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cannabino lands a left hand.
A short right from Cannabino.
Cannabino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bisping backwards.
Bisping has a couple of punches blocked by Cannabino.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bisping.
Bisping blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cannabino misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cannabino.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cannabino. #T2#
Bisping misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannabino is struggling to control the position.
Cannabino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bisping.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bisping blocks a body shot from Cannabino.
Bisping throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cannabinos head.
Cannabino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannabino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bisping swings wildly with an uppercut but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cannabino.
Cannabino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bisping misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Cannabino to work.
Cannabino misses with some punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 47:48
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emporio Cannabino!
Emporio Cannabino is the new middleweight champion!
The defeated George Michael Bisping had this to say: 'Well ... fuck ! That didn't go to plan.'.

Event: Striking Masters 12
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Cannabino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Casey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.#CL#
Cannabino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Casey, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cannabino tries to stall but Casey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cannabino has Casey pressed against the ropes, preventing Casey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Casey has had enough of the clinch but Cannabino keeps him there for the moment.
Cannabino misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Casey.
Cannabino tries a body shot but Casey blocks it.
Casey wants to break free but Cannabino has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino working aggressively here.
Cannabino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannabino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Caseys head.
Casey looking to slow down the pace here.
Cannabino 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.
Cannabino throws a punch but it's blocked by Casey. #T1#
Cannabino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Casey is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cannabino.
Cannabino has Casey pressed against the ropes.
Cannabino misses with a punch on the inside.
Cannabino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Casey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cannabino has him pressed against the ropes.
Casey tries to land knees in the clinch but Cannabino avoids the damage to the body.
Cannabino lands a left hand.
Casey is looking to break free of the clinch but Cannabino has double underhooks.
Cannabino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Casey. #T2#
Cannabino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cannabino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannabino throws a head punch that misses.
Cannabino leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Casey trying to stall but Cannabino improves his position.
Cannabino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cannabino lands with a left to the head.
Cannabino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cannabino lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cannabino misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Cannabino swings wildly with an uppercut but Casey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cannabino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Casey misses with a punch to the body.
Cannabino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Casey.
Cannabino prevents Casey from breaking the clinch.
Casey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cannabino lands with a left to the head.
Casey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cannabino has him pressed against the ropes.
Cannabino gets through Casey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Casey blocks an uppercut.
Casey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Casey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cannabino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Casey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cannabino working aggressively here. #T4#
Cannabino misses with a body punch.
Cannabino misses with some punches.
Cannabino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Casey's elbow.
Casey blocking some punches.
Casey working hard to break the clinch.
Casey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cannabino throws a punch but it's blocked by Casey.
Cannabino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Casey backwards.
Casey takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cannabino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cannabino lands with a light punch inside.
Cannabino is stalling here.
Casey looking to slow down the pace here.
Casey wants to break free but Cannabino has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Casey darts in and clinches Cannabino up against the ropes.
Casey wants to break free but Cannabino has control.
Casey blocking some punches.
Emporio Cannabino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cannabino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cannabino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Casey backwards.
Cannabino leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Cannabino fails to land.
Cannabino misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey wants to break free but Cannabino has control. #BC#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Casey rushes Cannabino and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Casey wants to stall.
Cannabino throws a punch but it's blocked by Casey. #T1#
Cannabino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cannabino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cannabino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Casey is trying to maintain a safe position but Cannabino gets an underhook and turns Casey into the ropes.
Cannabino lands with a right to the head.
Cannabino lands a nice uppercut.
Casey tries a knee to the head but Cannabino blocks it.
Cannabino working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cannabino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cannabino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cannabino digs a right hand underneath Casey's ribcage. Casey let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cannabino.
Cannabino taking a breather.
Cannabino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cannabino tries to throw a body punch but Casey avoids it by throwing Cannabino back against the ropes.
Cannabino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannabino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cannabino misses with the head strike.
Cannabino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Casey can do to turn this around?
Cannabino misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Casey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Cannabino closes the distance and clinches.
Cannabino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Casey.
Cannabino misses with a punch to the body.
Casey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Cannabino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Casey backwards.
Cannabino lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Cannabino fails to land.
Cannabino has a couple of punches blocked by Casey.
Cannabino taking a breather.
Cannabino throws a punch but it's blocked by Casey.
Casey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cannabino has a couple of punches blocked by Casey.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cannabino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cannabino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Casey blocks an uppercut.
Casey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cannabino avoids it.#T4#
Cannabino lands a right hand.
Cannabino lands a nice uppercut.
Cannabino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Cannabino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cannabino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Casey, pushing him back against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cannabino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Casey is trying to break the clinch but Cannabino is controlling him.
Casey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Casey wants to get back to striking at distance but Cannabino won't allow it.
Cannabino lands a hook that snaps the head of Casey backwards.
A right hand to the body from Casey.
Casey tries to circle away but Cannabino has him pinned against the ropes.
Casey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cannabino misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cannabino tries to clinch up but Casey circles away and keeps his distance.
Casey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Cannabino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Casey wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Cannabino fails to land.
Casey trying to land knees to the body.
Cannabino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cannabino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Casey's elbow.
Casey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Cannabino throws a head punch that misses.
Casey lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cannabino fails to land. #T1#
Cannabino effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Casey is looking to control Cannabino's arms but Cannabino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Casey has his back to the ropes.
Casey is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Cannabino has Casey pressed against the ropes, preventing Casey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cannabino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Casey's elbow.
The referee calls for Cannabino to work.
Casey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cannabino looking to stall.
Cannabino has a couple of punches blocked by Casey.
Still in the clinch, Cannabino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Casey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Casey blocking some punches. #T2#
Cannabino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannabino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Casey or not.
Cannabino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Casey backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cannabino fails to land.
Cannabino can't find room to land a body shot as Casey controls the action.
Casey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Casey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Casey looking to slow down the pace here.
Casey is trying to break the clinch but Cannabino is controlling him.
Casey tries to break free but Cannabino pushes him back against the ropes.
Cannabino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cannabino lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Casey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cannabino blocks it with crossed arms.
Casey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Casey blocks an uppercut.
Casey looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Cannabino breaks the clinch.
Casey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cannabino checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Cannabino misses its target.#CL2#
Casey moves into the clinch successfully.
Cannabino misses with a punch to the body.
Cannabino is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A hook to the body from Casey.
Cannabino avoiding damage as Casey throws knees to the body.
Cannabino misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Cannabino misses with a punch to the body.
Casey tries to land a knee to the head but Cannabino blocks with his arms.
Casey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Cannabino misses with a body punch.
Casey is trying to force a seperation but Cannabino has the dominant position.
Emporio Cannabino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Casey letting Cannabino take a breather here.
Casey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Casey is trying to maintain a safe position but Cannabino gets an underhook and turns Casey into the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Casey is looking to break free of the clinch but Cannabino has double underhooks.
Casey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Joe Casey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Casey breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emporio Cannabino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cannabino, 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 Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emporio Cannabino!

Event: Striking Masters 8
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Cannabino tries to clinch
and Groce counters with a straight right hand.
Groce throws a body kick that misses
and Cannabino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Aundre Groce has been cut.
Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Groce lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cannabino takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Cannabino clinches with his opponent.
Cannabino misses with some punches.
Cannabino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannabino has a couple of punches blocked by Groce.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Groce.
Cannabino misses with a punch on the inside.
Cannabino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cannabino. #T1##BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Groce misses with a wild body shot.
Groce lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Groce scores with a jab to the head.
Cannabino wants to clinch.
Groce definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Groce lands a leg kick that knocks Cannabino off balance momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Groce.
Groce connects with a leg kick. Cannabino looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Groce swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannabino.#CL2#
Cannabino forces Groce back against the ropes and clinches.#T2##BC#
Groce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Groce lands with a nice body kick.
Cannabino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Groce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cannabino walks into a jab.
Groce avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Cannabino has managed to clinch.
Cannabino taking a breather.
Cannabino throws a head punch that misses.
Cannabino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cannabino lands with a light punch inside.
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 Aundre Groce will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Groce sizes up Cannabino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aundre Groce is winning the standup battle so far.
Cannabino tries to clinch there but Groce circles away.
Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Cannabino clinches up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Groce.
Cannabino will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Groce up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Groce.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino lands a body punch in the clinch.
Groce blocks a body shot from Cannabino.
Cannabino stalling against the ropes. #T1#
Cannabino taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cannabino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannabino is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Groce is keeping busy.
Cannabino misses with the head strike.
Cannabino has Groce pushed against the ropes.#BC2#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
Groce swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannabino.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters circle momentarily. Groce darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cannabino moves away from the strike by Groce. #CL2#
Cannabino drives through and clinches with Groce against the ropes.
Cannabino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Groce blocking some punches. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Groce keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Groce misses with an uppercut
and Cannabino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch but Groce swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Groce with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Cannabino moves into range and clinches up with Groce.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Groce.#CL2#
Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Groce is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Groce.
Cannabino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cannabino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cannabino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Groce misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Groce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Groce moves out of range. #CL2#
Cannabino rushes Groce and presses him up against the ropes.#T1#
Cannabino looking to stall.
Cannabino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Groce blocking some punches.
Cannabino lands a body shot.
Groce takes a shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cannabino holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Cannabino is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cannabino working aggressively here. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cannabino.
A shot in the inside from Cannabino.
Groce blocking some punches.
Cannabino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Groce backwards.
Groce can't break the clinch.
Groce blocks a body shot from Cannabino.
Cannabino throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cannabino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Groce backwards.
Groce working hard to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cannabino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emporio Cannabino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cannabino 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emporio Cannabino!
The defeated Aundre Groce had this to say: 'Me bloody teeth are missing!'.

Event: Banzai Brawls 1
Date: Nov 10, 2019

#R1##CL#
Cannabino moves into the clinch successfully.
Takenaka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cannabino gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cannabino has Takenaka pressed against the cage. #BC#
Cannabino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cannabino darts in and clinches Takenaka up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cannabino as Takenaka tries to tie him up.
Cannabino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takenaka tries to pull guard but Cannabino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Takenaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cannabino walks away with a smile on his face. Takenaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Emporio Cannabino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roku Takenaka.
Cannabino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cannabino duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Takenaka has closed the distance and engaged Cannabino in a clinch.
Cannabino stalling. #BC#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takenaka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1##CL#
Cannabino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cannabino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards.
A short left from Cannabino.
Cannabino managing to block the knees to the body from Takenaka.
Cannabino avoiding damage as Takenaka throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Cannabino.
Cannabino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards. #BC#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Cannabino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Cannabino.
Cannabino digs a right hand underneath Takenaka's ribcage. Takenaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takenaka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cannabino smiles and moves away. #CL#
Cannabino closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Cannabino scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Cannabino - that landed with a thud.
Takenaka is trying to break the clinch but Cannabino has him pressed against the cage.
Takenaka wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cannabino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Takenaka. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Cannabino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Takenaka tries to keep at a distance but Cannabino has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cannabino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cannabino effectively controlling the action here.
Takenaka tries to break free but Cannabino pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Cannabino'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.
Cannabino has Takenaka pressed against the cage, preventing Takenaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cannabino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cannabino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takenaka is looking to break free of the clinch but Cannabino has double underhooks.
Cannabino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cannabino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cannabino digs a right hand underneath Takenaka's ribcage. Takenaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Cannabino.
Takenaka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cannabino.
Cannabino gets underhooks to prevent Takenaka's takedown attempt. #BC#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
Takenaka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cannabino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4##CL2#
Takenaka rushes Cannabino and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Takenaka tries to keep at a distance but Cannabino has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Cannabino.
Takenaka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cannabino smiles and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Cannabino takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cannabino takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cannabino avoiding damage.
Cannabino lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Takenaka shoots in but Cannabino avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Cannabino closes the distance and pushes Takenaka back into the cage.
Takenaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cannabino walks away with a smile on his face. Takenaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Cannabino moves into the clinch.
A short right from Cannabino on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cannabino.
Takenaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takenaka wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards.
A hook to the body from Cannabino.
Cannabino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Cannabino scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Cannabino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards.
Cannabino taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Takenaka is trying to push Cannabino away but Cannabino has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cannabino lands a left hand.
Cannabino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cannabino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cannabino lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cannabino.
Cannabino pushes Takenaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cannabino scores with a shot to the side of Takenaka's head.
Nice body punch from Cannabino.
Emporio Cannabino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takenaka goes for a takedown attempt but Cannabino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Emporio Cannabino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roku Takenaka.
Takenaka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Takenaka looks to move away, Cannabino throws a big counter combo but Takenaka just gets out of the way.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T2#
Cannabino slaps away a takedown attempt from Takenaka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takenaka tries for a takedown but Cannabino circles away easily
and Cannabino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takenaka thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cannabino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Cannabino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takenaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Cannabino darts in and clinches Takenaka up against the cage.
Cannabino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cannabino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cannabino pushes Takenaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Cannabino scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Cannabino on the inside.
Cannabino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takenaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Cannabino breaks from the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cannabino. #CL#
Cannabino has managed to clinch.
Takenaka wants a takedown.
Cannabino slowing the pace effectively.
A nice left hand lands by Cannabino.
Cannabino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Cannabino.
Cannabino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takenaka is trying to drag Cannabino to the mat but Cannabino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Cannabino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cannabino avoiding damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Cannabino.
Cannabino lands with a light punch inside.
Cannabino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards.
Takenaka is trying to stall.
Cannabino lands with a short shot to the head.
Takenaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cannabino to keep the fight standing.
Takenaka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cannabino just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emporio Cannabino dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Takenaka moves into the clinch.
Takenaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cannabino to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Cannabino.
Cannabino lands a hook that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards.
Cannabino lands a right hand.
Cannabino has Takenaka pushed against the cage.
A short left from Cannabino.
A right hand to the body from Cannabino.
Cannabino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Cannabino.
Takenaka looking to slow down the pace here.
Takenaka letting Cannabino take a breather here.
A short right from Cannabino on the inside. #T1#
Nice body punch from Cannabino.
A nice left hand lands by Cannabino. #BC#
Cannabino breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Takenaka or perhaps it was just good defense by Cannabino, which made it look bad. #CL#
Cannabino darts in and clinches Takenaka up against the cage.
Cannabino scores with a shot to the side of Takenaka's head.
Cannabino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cannabino slows down the pace here.
Cannabino is leaning against Takenaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Cannabino lands a shot to the body.
Cannabino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards. #BC#
Cannabino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Cannabino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takenaka shoots in looking for a takedown but Cannabino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takenaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Emporio Cannabino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roku Takenaka.
Cannabino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!#CL#
Cannabino forces Takenaka back against the cage and clinches.
Cannabino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takenaka tries to score a body lock takedown but Cannabino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cannabino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cannabino is leaning against Takenaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cannabino scores with a shot to the side of Takenaka's head.
A right hand to the body from Cannabino. #T3#
Takenaka is trying to break the clinch but Cannabino has him pressed against the cage.
Takenaka tries to pull guard but Cannabino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cannabino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards.
Takenaka jumps guard but Cannabino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Takenaka looking to stall.
Cannabino lands a right hand.
Cannabino leaning against his opponent.
Cannabino lands a body punch.
Cannabino leaning against his opponent.
Takenaka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cannabino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takenaka has Cannabino pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cannabino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Takenaka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cannabino.
Cannabino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takenaka backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cannabino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from Cannabino.
Emporio Cannabino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cannabino is working Takenaka over against the cage.
Cannabino is pressed up against the cage. Takenaka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cannabino down to the mat. Cannabino avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Cannabino moves into the clinch.
Cannabino is pressed up against the cage. Takenaka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cannabino down to the mat. Cannabino avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Cannabino has closed the distance and engaged Takenaka in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cannabino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roku Takenaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cannabino.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Emporio Cannabino!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Emporio Cannabino!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Emporio Cannabino!

Emporio Cannabino wins by unanimous decision!
Emporio Cannabino is the new middleweight champion!

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