Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1039 Odin v Jorgen
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Paul lands with a right hand.
Paul throws a low kick but Phol moves out of range easily.
Phol throws a body shot but no joy.
Paul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paul.
Phol closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phol's head.
Paul moves out of range of the leg kick from Phol.
Phol lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Paul chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Paul misses.
Paul loads up on a big right hand but Phol slips the punch.
Phol avoids a kick to the body.
Paul takes a swing at Phol's ribcage but misses.
Paul lands a nice looking body kick.
Phol throws a body shot but no joy.
John Paul 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!
Phol lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paul backs up against the cage.
Paul throws a right hand that misses
and Phol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phol defending well as Paul loads up on a big left hand.
Phol moves away from the strike by Paul.
Mfer Phol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Paul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phol.
Paul just misses with a punch to the body.
Paul ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paul throws a looping overhand right but Phol ducks down to avoid it.
Paul cracks Phol with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Paul scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
Paul closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Paul lands in his opponent's guard.
Paul throwing strikes from guard but Phol blocks nicely.
Paul throws a big elbow that misses.
Paul postures up in Phol's guard and throws a big left but Phol blocks it.
Paul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Phol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Phol keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
Paul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Paul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Paul is working Phol over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paul throws a big right hand that misses.
Paul working some strikes from top position.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Phol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Phol tries to close the distance and clinch but Paul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paul attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Paul misses.
Paul lands with a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That kick from Paul tenderised Phol's leg. Phol is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phol ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paul moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Paul throws a shot from downtown. Phol moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Paul tries to clinch up but Phol circles away and keeps his distance.
Phol is looking to wear down Paul with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Paul loads up on a big right hand but Phol slips the punch.
Phol defending well as Paul loads up on a big left hand.
Phol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paul tries to score with a low kick but Phol moves his leg out of the way.
Paul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phol.
Paul connects with a leg kick.
Paul misses with a takedown attempt - Phol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paul misses with an uppercut
enabling Phol to counter with a crisp jab.
Phol blocks a head kick by Paul.
Phol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paul.
Phol was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phol lands with a good body shot.
Phol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paul pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phol is out of range and Paul settles back down.
Phol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paul manages to avoid it.
Phol connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paul. Paul circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paul connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Paul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phol swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Phol throws a big shot that misses.
Phol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul walks into a left hand.
Phol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phol.
Paul scores with a leg kick.
Paul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phol moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phol throws a right and a left that Paul avoids nicely.
Paul moves into range and connects with a jab.
Paul takes one on the button.
Phol loads up on a big right hand but Paul slips the punch.
Paul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phol's head.
Phol scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Paul.
Paul misses with an uppercut
and Phol 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.

John Paul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Phol throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paul takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Phol closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paul lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Paul.
Paul can't get the takedown.
Paul fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Paul has Phol pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Paul pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Phol tumbling to the mat - Paul dives into Phol's guard.
Phol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paul.
Phol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paul throws a big right hand that misses.
Paul throws an elbow that misses. Phol uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Paul's guard. Nice move by Phol!#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paul tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Phol throws an elbow that misses. Paul uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Phol's guard. Nice move by Paul!#REVB#
Paul throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paul throws a big right hand that misses.
Paul trying to control but Phol is working from the bottom.
Phol wants to sweep but no luck.
Phol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Phol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Phol keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd cheers as Paul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phol doesn't seem phased though.
Phol moves away from the strike by Paul.
Phol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phol is looking to clinch but Paul is avoiding it.
Phol stuns Paul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paul connects with a looping right hand.
Paul throws a hook to the side of Phol's head but Phol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paul connects with a looping right hand.
Phol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phol walks into a jab.#T3#
Paul works Phol's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paul fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
John Paul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phol moves away from the strike by Paul.
Phol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phol with a hook.
Paul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paul lands with a nice body punch.
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paul let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Paul dodges the punch combination from Phol.
Phol takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Phol just misses with a punch to the body.
Paul throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Phol is looking to counter punch.
Phol misses with an uppercut.
Paul replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Phol blocks it well.
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Phol.
Phol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4##CL#
Phol closes the distance and clinches.
Paul scores with a shot to the side of Phol's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paul lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phol backwards.
Paul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phol swings wildly with an uppercut but Paul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paul lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phol throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paul blocks it with crossed arms.
Paul makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Paul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phol throws a head punch that misses.
Phol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paul scores with a shot to the side of Phol's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paul.
Paul scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phol pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Phol creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Paul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Paul dips to his left and cracks Phol with an uppercut!
Phol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paul.
Paul throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phol slips a jab from Paul.
Paul misses with a hook. Phol ducked under it nicely.
Paul scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Paul clinches.
Phol lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phol.
Paul swings wildly with an uppercut but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paul tries a body shot but Phol blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Phol stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right hand to the body from Phol.
Phol misses with a body punch.
Phol blocking some punches. #T1#
Paul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paul can't get the takedown.
Phol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phol lands a shoulder strike.
John Paul seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paul.
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Phol. #CUT#It looks like John Paul has been cut.
Paul lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paul goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phol prevents it.
Mfer Phol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Paul.
Phol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phol just leaning against Paul, taking a breather.
A short right from Paul on the inside.
Phol with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paul lands with a right to the head.
John Paul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Paul takes an elbow to the forehead.
Phol stalls.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phol is struggling to control the position.
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phol throws an elbow but it misses.
Paul blocking some punches. #T3#
Phol throws an elbow but it misses.
Paul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Phol.
Phol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paul backwards.
Mfer Phol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT#That has opened up John Paul's cut even more.
Phol misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol.
Paul blocks a body shot from Phol.
Phol throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
Paul can't find room to land a body shot as Phol controls the action.
Phol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phol throws a head punch that misses.
Paul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phol backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Phol takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Phol tries to work over Paul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paul tries a body shot but Phol blocks it.
Phol has a couple of punches blocked by Paul.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phol just misses with a elbow thrown towards Paul's brow.

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 Mfer Phol.
I think Paul has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#1030 Danny v Surianglek
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Phol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thulani.
Phol seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Phol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thulani was well out of range. Poor timing from Phol.
Phol misses with a wild body shot.
Thulani loads up on a big right hand but Phol slips the punch.
Thulani throws a hook to the side of Phol's head but Phol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thulani misses the jab.
Phol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thulani manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Thulani.
Thulani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thulani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phol was well out of range. Poor timing from Thulani.
Thulani looks to score with a jab to the body but Phol is just out of range.
Phol is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol takes a swing at Thulani's ribcage but misses.
Phol is looking to wear down Thulani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thulani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phol throws a body punch but Thulani moves out of range.
Phol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thulani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phol throws a chopping leg kick but Thulani manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Thulani misses with a straight left.
Phol misses with a hook to the body
and Thulani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phol lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thulani circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thulani! But no joy.
Phol slips a jab from Thulani.
Phol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phol doesn't manage to clinch there - Thulani circles away.
Phol connects with a solid leg kick.
Phol attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Phol clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Thulani.
Phol lands an elbow inside that Thulani shrugs off.
Phol wants to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phol.
Thulani tries to circle away but Phol has him pinned against the cage.
Thulani blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phol lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thulani has had enough of the clinch but Phol keeps him there for the moment.
Thulani prevents a body shot from Phol.
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Thulani.
We've been informed that Thulani has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thulani has had enough of the clinch but Phol keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thulani.
Phol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phol tries to throw a body punch but Thulani avoids it by throwing Phol back against the cage. #BC#
Phol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phol misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Thulani counter with a right hand.
Phol misses the shot to the body.
Phol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thulani.
Thulani loads up on a big right hand but Phol slips the punch.
A big left from Thulani misses. #T3#
Phol paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thulani misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Phol.
Thulani connects with a looping right hand.
Phol swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thulani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thulani throws a body shot but no joy.
Thulani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thulani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phol cracks a nice hook into Thulani's ribs.
Thulani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thulani misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Phol tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thulani scores with a body shot.
Phol throws a shot from downtown. Thulani moves away and avoids it.
Thulani takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phol throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Phol swings for the body but Thulani moves out of range.
Thulani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thulani throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Phol counters by moving into the clinch.
Phol misses with a knee strike.
Phol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thulani pushes Phol back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thulani.
Thulani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phol comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Mandlenkosi Thulani has been cut.
Phol lands an uppercut.
Thulani is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Thulani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thulani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thulani with a jab.
Phol tries to clinch
and Thulani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Phol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Mfer Phol will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Phol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thulani.
Thulani defending well as Phol loads up on a big left hand.
Thulani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phol takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thulani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phol.
Thulani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thulani slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Thulani finds it's target.
Thulani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thulani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phol counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phol looks to land a right hand but Thulani moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Phol lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thulani doesn't seem phased though.
Thulani looks to throw the jab but Phol is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Phol gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Phol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thulani backwards.
Phol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thulani wants to break free but Phol has control.
Thulani wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thulani throws a head punch that misses.
Thulani blocks an elbow strike.
Phol misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Thulani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thulani.
Phol misses with a punch to the body.
Phol keeps control of Thulani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Phol tries to throw a body punch but Thulani avoids it by throwing Phol back against the cage.
Thulani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phol has him pressed against the cage.
Phol throws an elbow but it misses.
Mfer Phol has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thulani can't find room to land a body shot as Phol controls the action.
Phol scores with a shot to the side of Thulani's head. #T2#
Thulani digs a right hand underneath Phol's ribcage. Phol let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Thulani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Thulani misses.
Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thulani scores with a jab. Phol acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phol takes a swing at Thulani's ribcage but misses.
Phol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phol misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Phol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phol misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Thulani releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thulani throws the left hand but Phol avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thulani misses with an uppercut. Phol saw that one coming.
Phol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thulani.
Phol misses with a body shot
and Thulani counters with a straight right hand.
Thulani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phol.
Thulani avoids the body shot from Phol. #T3#
Phol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thulani throws a hook but Phol avoids it easily.
Phol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thulani has time to react.
Thulani misses with a hook
and Phol counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thulani throws a right and a left that Phol avoids nicely.
Phol shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phol is looking to clinch but Thulani is avoiding it.
Thulani cracks a nice hook into Phol's ribs.
Phol throws a hook but Thulani avoids it easily.
Phol throws a leg kick
and Thulani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Phol rushes Thulani and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Thulani breaks the clinch.
Thulani slips a straight right by Phol.#T4#
Phol's corner calls for a 1-2. Phol obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thulani swings for the body but Phol moves out of range.
Phol throws a low kick, looking for Thulani's leg but Thulani calmly moves out of range.
Thulani takes a jab right on the kisser.
Phol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phol throws a sloppy body shot
and Thulani counters with a straight right hand.
Thulani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phol misses with a looping left.
Phol lands with a nice body punch.
Thulani throws a looping overhand right but Phol ducks down to avoid it.
Thulani scores with a nice strike.
Phol misses the shot to the body.
Phol wants to clinch up but Thulani keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mandlenkosi Thulani will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Phol fails to land with a series of punches.
Phol misses with a hook. Thulani ducked under it nicely.
Phol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thulani manages to avoid it.
Thulani misses with a jab to the body
and Phol counters with a left and a right that stings Thulani.
A slow jab from Thulani misses its intended target.
Thulani misses the shot to the body.
Thulani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phol.
Phol slips a jab and a cross from Thulani.
Thulani moves away from the strike by Phol.
A little jabbing left from Thulani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thulani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thulani lands a body shot.
Phol throws the left hand but Thulani avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Thulani misses the target.
Phol misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Thulani throws out a loose jab but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thulani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phol.
Phol throws a big shot that misses.
Phol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thulani.
Phol throws a leg kick
and Thulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thulani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phol throws out the jab.
Thulani connects with a right hand. Phol shakes it off.
Decent striking displayed by Thulani there.
Thulani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thulani scores with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thulani.
Phol throws out a leg kick but Thulani moves out of range and Phol only half commits.
Phol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phol throws a right and a left that Thulani avoids nicely. #T2#
Phol throws a body punch but Thulani moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Phol has closed the distance and engaged Thulani in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol.
Phol pushes off an throws an elbow but Thulani leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Phol looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Phol dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Thulani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phol wants to clinch but Thulani slips to the side
and Thulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thulani throws a hook to the side of Phol's head but Phol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phol swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Phol.
Thulani misses with a few strikes there.
Phol wants to clinch up but Thulani keeps it at a distance.
Phol cracks Thulani with a good jab.
Thulani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phol slips under a jab from Thulani.#T3#
Thulani throws a hook but Phol avoids it easily.
Phol is looking to chop away at Thulani's legs.
Phol punishes Thulani's body with a nice straight punch.
Thulani looks to land a right hand but Phol moved out of range.#CL#
Phol moves into the clinch.
Thulani avoids the elbow strike from Phol, against the cage.
Phol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phol gets through Thulani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phol lands a left hand.
Thulani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phol has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Thulani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thulani connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Phol throws a jab but it's blocked by Thulani.
It seemed like Thulani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phol lands with a cross.
Thulani 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.#T4#
Phol swings for the body but Thulani moves out of range.
Phol throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Thulani releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Phol ducks under a wild hook from Thulani.
Thulani works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thulani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thulani takes a swing at Phol's ribcage but misses.
Phol stuns Thulani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thulani throws the left hand but Phol avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Thulani - just one landing.
Phol tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thulani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thulani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phol misses with a leg kick.
Phol misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phol blocks a jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#1023 Tam v Logan
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Phol takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phol feints and then cracks Thorsby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thorsby down.
Phol checks a leg kick.
Thorsby staying out of range there.
Phol slips a jab from Thorsby.
Phol misses with an uppercut. Thorsby saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Phol misses the target.
Thorsby misses with a hook. Phol ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Phol has Thorsby up against the cage in a clinch.
Thorsby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thorsby is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorsby lands a nice uppercut.
Phol blocking some punches.
Thorsby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Phol effectively controlling the action here.
Phol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorsby's elbow.
Thorsby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phol backwards.
Our sources have told us that Phol has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Thorsby letting Phol take a breather here.
Thorsby tries to stall but Phol uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thorsby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phol misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorsby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thorsby is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Phol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thorsby blocks an uppercut.
Thorsby misses with a punch to the body.
Thorsby taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Phol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorsby blocks a body shot from Phol.
Thorsby is pushing Phol up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phol.
Thorsby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thorsby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thorsby misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Phol.
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!
Phol has a couple of punches blocked by Thorsby.
Phol lands an elbow that stopped Thorsby in his tracks for a moment.
Thorsby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorsby tries to work over Phol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorsby stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thorsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorsby has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Phol seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thorsby can turn it around.#T3#
Phol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thorsby looks winded!
Phol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Phol.
Thorsby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phol digs a right hand underneath Thorsby's ribcage. Thorsby let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phol lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorsby backwards.
Phol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thorsby takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Svend Thorsby has been cut.
Phol tries a body shot but Thorsby blocks it.
Phol lands an elbow inside.
Phol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorsby is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phol.
Phol pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thorsby throws a head punch that misses.
Phol gets through Thorsby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phol comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Phol prevents a body shot from Thorsby.
Thorsby takes an elbow to the temple.
Phol lands with a light punch inside.
Thorsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phol's elbow.
Phol looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thorsby tries to throw a body punch but Phol avoids it by throwing Thorsby back against the cage.
Phol lands an elbow inside.
Phol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorsby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Phol.
Thorsby lands a body shot.
Thorsby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thorsby lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phol.
Thorsby has a couple of punches blocked by Phol.
Phol slows down the pace here.
Phol pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Svend Thorsby's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Phol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phol is looking to counter punch.
Thorsby misses with a hook
and Phol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phol throws out a loose jab but Thorsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Thorsby tenderised Phol's leg. Phol is trying to keep his angry face on.
Phol ducks under a wild hook from Thorsby.
Phol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorsby can do to turn this around?
Phol misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Thorsby to counter with a crisp jab.
Svend Thorsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorsby.
Phol throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorsby counters with a nice uppercut.
Phol looks to land a combination but Thorsby avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol throws a right hand that misses
and Thorsby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorsby misses with an uppercut.
Phol tries to clinch but Thorsby moves out of range.
Phol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Phol throws a solid leg kick but Thorsby takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Phol.
Svend Thorsby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorsby throws a looping overhand right but Phol ducks down to avoid it.
Thorsby throws a leg kick but Phol sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thorsby throws a leg kick
and Phol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Phol misses.
Phol throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thorsby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phol swings for the body but Thorsby moves out of range.
Thorsby scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Phol.
A slow jab from Thorsby misses its intended target.
Thorsby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phol.
Thorsby throws a front kick that sends Phol stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Thorsby.
Thorsby loads up on a big right hand but Phol slips the punch.#T2#
Thorsby lands with a good body shot.
Phol digs a good hook to Thorsby's body.
Thorsby throws a hook but Phol avoids it easily.
Thorsby connects with a looping right hand.
Phol walks into a straight right hand from Thorsby.
Phol misses with an uppercut
and Thorsby counters with a left to the body.
Phol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thorsby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phol.
Phol checks a leg kick nicely.
Phol throws a combination that misses
and Thorsby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phol misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thorsby. #T3#
Phol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thorsby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thorsby tests Phol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phol cracks Thorsby with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thorsby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thorsby avoids the body shot from Phol.
Phol takes a swing at Thorsby's ribcage but misses.
Thorsby connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thorsby slips a jab and a cross from Phol.
Thorsby appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thorsby misses the shot to the body.
Thorsby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Thorsby jabs at Phol's body.
Thorsby throws an off balance right hand
and Phol counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phol throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Thorsby counter with a right hand.
Phol works the jab nicely.
Phol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phol throws a hook to the side of Thorsby's head but Thorsby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorsby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phol was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorsby.
Thorsby with a nice cross.
A nice leg kick from Thorsby, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Phol checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Phol tried to counter with a leg kick but Thorsby avoided it.
Thorsby lands a nice hook to Phol's body. Phol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phol cracks a nice hook into Thorsby's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Thorsby 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Thorsby misses with a right hand
and Phol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorsby takes a swing at Phol's ribcage but misses.
Thorsby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phol clobbers Thorsby with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thorsby checks the leg kick.
Thorsby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorsby ducks under a wild hook from Phol.
Phol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorsby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Phol. Beautiful body shot.
Thorsby slips under a jab.
Thorsby scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T1#
Phol bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thorsby's head.
Phol looks to throw the jab but Thorsby is out of range.
Phol is looking to clinch.
Phol takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Phol moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thorsby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thorsby moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Thorsby 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thorsby looks to land a right hand but Phol moved out of range.
Thorsby misses with a shot to the body
and Phol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorsby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phol at a distance.
Thorsby scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phol scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Thorsby throws a shot to the body.
Thorsby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Phol throws a series of punches but Thorsby avoids them all with ease.
Thorsby looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thorsby misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phol. Thorsby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phol motions for Thorsby to come forward. Phol throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thorsby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phol moves away from the strike by Thorsby.
Phol misses with a few strikes there.
Phol connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thorsby blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Thorsby throws a body punch but Phol moves out of range.
Thorsby misses the jab.
Thorsby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phol doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorsby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thorsby 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 Phol has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Phol and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Phol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thorsby takes a swing at Phol's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Phol misses.
Thorsby scores with a shot to the body.
Thorsby takes a swing at Phol's ribcage but misses.
Thorsby looks to score with a jab to the body but Phol is just out of range.
Thorsby throws a wild body kick that Phol sees coming a mile off.
Thorsby misses with a right hand
and Phol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Phol swings for the body but Thorsby moves out of range.
Thorsby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorsby misses with a straight left.
Phol wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thorsby throws a right and a left that Phol avoids nicely.
Thorsby is looking to slow Phol down with leg kicks.
Phol avoids the body shot from Thorsby.
Phol jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Phol rushes Thorsby and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorsby trying to control the position but instead, Phol has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thorsby into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorsby.
Phol throws an elbow that misses.
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Svend Thorsby.
I think Thorsby 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#1019 Herbert v Beau
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Batirovenkekikala misses with a right hand
and Batirovenkekikala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batirovenkekikala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Batirovenkekikala throws a jab but it's blocked by Phol.
Phol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phol defending well as Batirovenkekikala loads up on a big left hand.
Batirovenkekikala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batirovenkekikala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phol.
A nice side step and Batirovenkekikala releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice cross by Batirovenkekikala.#CUT2#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Phol tries to bum rush Batirovenkekikala with a series of wild strikes but Batirovenkekikala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phol moves out of range as Batirovenkekikala strikes.
Phol is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Phol slips under a jab.
Batirovenkekikala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batirovenkekikala manages to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala 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.
Phol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batirovenkekikala moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Phol avoids the body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phol misses with a straight right.
Phol scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phol dips to his left and cracks Batirovenkekikala with an uppercut!
Batirovenkekikala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Batirovenkekikala digs a good body shot into Phol's ribs.
Batirovenkekikala missing with a left hand there. Phol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batirovenkekikala slips under a jab from Phol.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a straight right. Phol didn't see that one coming.
Phol looks to land a left hand but Batirovenkekikala moved out of range nicely.
Phol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batirovenkekikala.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phol. Batirovenkekikala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batirovenkekikala looks to land a left hand but Phol moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Phol lands a jab-cross combination.
Batirovenkekikala swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Batirovenkekikala pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Phol back to the cage. Batirovenkekikala follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Phol scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batirovenkekikala was well out of range. Poor timing from Phol.
The crowd cheers as Batirovenkekikala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phol doesn't seem phased though.
Batirovenkekikala avoids the body shot from Phol.
Phol just misses with a punch to the body.
Batirovenkekikala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a straight right. Phol didn't see that one coming.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a jab. Phol acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#Mfer Phol's cut is getting worse.
Phol throws a nice looking combination but Batirovenkekikala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phol takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Phol is rocked!
Batirovenkekikala moves in close and cracks Phol with a massive right hand! Phol, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Batirovenkekikala!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#1015 Sitsongrit v Grimm
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Phol swings for the body but Dolph moves out of range.
Dolph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phol.
Phol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dolph moves away.
Phol throws a hook but Dolph blocks it.
Phol on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Dolph.
Dolph connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dolph uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dolph swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phol.
Dolph has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Firm in the buildup to the fight.
Dolph throws a jab but it's blocked by Phol.
Dolph missing with a left hand there. Phol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phol blocks a jab.
Phol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phol digs a good body shot into Dolph's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dolph takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phol misses with a wild combination.
Dolph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Dolph catches Phol right on the button with a cross.
Dolph throws an off balance right hand
and Phol counters with a three punch combo that has Dolph backing up. Dolph nods at Phol to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Dolph misses the jab.
Phol throws out a counter right but Dolph avoids it with no problem.
Dolph misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Phol moves into the clinch.
Phol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dolph backwards.
Dolph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phol will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dolph up against the cage.
Phol lands a shoulder strike.
Phol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phol lands a shoulder strike.
Phol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phol.
Dolph misses with a punch on the inside.
Dolph misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dolph.
Dolph misses with a punch on the inside.
Phol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dolph's elbow.
Dolph has a couple of punches blocked by Phol. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Dolph fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phol lands a right hand.
Phol lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Phol drops Dolph onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dolph is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Dolph is rocked!#BC2#
Phol's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oh Dolph is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dolph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phol ducks under a wild hook from Dolph.
Dolph seems to have got his legs back now.
Phol dips to his left and cracks Dolph with an uppercut!
Phol scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phol moves out of range as Dolph strikes.
Phol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dolph was well out of range. Poor timing from Phol.
Phol moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dolph throws an off balance right hand
and Phol counters with a nice body shot.
Dolph jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Phol instigates a clinch.
Dolph has a couple of punches blocked by Phol.
Dolph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Phol scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Phol blocking some punches.
Phol lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phol.
Phol blocks an uppercut.
Phol tries a body shot but Dolph blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phol.
Phol taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Phol blocking some punches.
Phol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phol lands a nice uppercut.
Dolph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Phol - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Phol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dolph has a couple of punches blocked by Phol.
Phol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dolph throws a head punch that misses.
Phol can't find room to land a body shot as Dolph controls the action.
Phol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dolph backwards. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dolph misses with the head strike.
Phol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phol is working Dolph over against the cage.
Dolph is breathing heavily.
Dolph's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Phol.
A right hook to the body lands for Phol.
A shot in the inside from Phol.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Phol slowing the pace effectively.
Phol scores with a shot to the side of Dolph's head.
Dolph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phol lands with a light punch inside.
Phol stalling against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Phol breaks from the clinch.
Dolph looks to throw the jab but Phol is out of range. #CL2#
Phol pushes Dolph up against the cage in a clinch.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Phol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dolph throws out the jab.
Phol scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dolph avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dolph throws a hook to the side of Phol's head but Phol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phol defending well as Dolph loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phol throws a combination. Dolph tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No joy there for Phol, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dolph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phol.
Phol defending well as Dolph loads up on a big left hand.
Phol wants to counter the offense by Dolph and move into the clinch position.
Dolph throws a jab but it's blocked by Phol.
Phol moves out of range of the strikes.
Phol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dolph throws out the jab.
Phol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phol slips a straight right by Dolph.
Phol appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dolph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Phol to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dolph takes one to the side of the head.
Phol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Dolph misses its intended target.
As Dolph backs off Phol throws a huge counter combo but Dolph manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Dolph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phol counters with a stiff right hand.
Dolph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dolph throws out a loose jab but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dolph throws a shot from downtown. Phol moves away and avoids it.
Mfer Phol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dolph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phol.
Phol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dolph.
Phol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dolph throws out the jab. #CL2#
Phol clinches up with Dolph and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Phol.
Phol lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Phol drops Dolph onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dolph is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dolph throws a punch but it's blocked by Phol. #KD2#
Phol drops Dolph onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dolph is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#BC2#
Phol breaks the clinch.
Dolph throws a shot from downtown. Phol moves away and avoids it.
Dolph takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phol jabs Dolph right on the nose. Dolph blinks but takes it well.
Phol lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Phol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dolph was well out of range. Poor timing from Phol.
Dolph was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phol cracks a nice hook into Dolph's ribs.#KD2#
Phol feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dolph sprawling to the canvas! Dolph rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Phol finish him?!
Dolph misses with a straight right.
Phol changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phol closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dolph! Phol dives in looking to finish! Dolph is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!
Mfer Phol was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GAMMA#1008 Joosep v Orlando
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Phol blocks a head kick by Rua.
Phol throws out a loose jab but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phol. Rua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rua looks to land a left hand but Phol moved out of range nicely.
Rua misses with a body shot
and Phol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rua let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mfer Phol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phol throws a body shot but no joy.
Phol misses with a wild body shot.
Rua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phol goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rua 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.
Rua moves out of range of the strikes.
Rua let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol slips under a jab from Rua.
Phol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rua is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rua connects with a leg kick.
Phol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rua was well out of range. Poor timing from Phol.
Rua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Phol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Phol misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Rua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phol counters with a left and a right that stings Rua.
Rua avoids the body shot from Phol.
A jab from Phol misses.
Phol misses with a wild body shot.
Phol stuns Rua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phol lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rua at a distance.
Rua slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua dodges the punch combination from Phol.
Phol is looking to wear down Rua with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Rua throws out a loose jab but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua throws a hook but Phol blocks it.
Phol is looking to clinch.
Rua throws an overhand right that lands on Phol's shoulder, as Phol tries to avoid the shot.
Phol scores with a sloppy right hand. Rua should have avoided that one.
Rua throws a body punch but Phol moves out of range.
Rua connects with a crisp jab.
Rua misses with a wild body shot.
Phol throwing a counter right hand but Rua manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Rua misses
enabling Phol to counter with a crisp jab.
Rua digs a good hook to Phol's body.
Rua thuds his shin into the meat of Phol's side.
Phol is breathing heavily.#T3#
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Phol.
Phol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rua.
Rua misses with a straight right.
Phol throws out a loose jab but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rua connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phol fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rua on the side of the head.
Phol tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
Rua was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Phol throws a lazy uppercut
and Rua counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Mfer Phol's cut is getting worse.
Phol swings widly with a right hand
and Rua counters with a big right hand! Oh Phol is in trouble here! Rua follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wanderlei Rua!
During a confident post fight interview, Wanderlei Rua thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 492: Phol VS Madero
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Phol misses with a straight right.
Phol lands a body shot.
Phol throws a looping overhand right but Madero ducks down to avoid it.
Phol wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phol swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Madero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phol moves forwards but Madero connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Madero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some wild striking there from Madero.
Madero throws the left hand but Phol avoids the punch easily.
Madero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Madero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phol's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Phol gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Madero wants to break free but Phol has control.
Madero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phol gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Phol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Phol pushes Madero back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Madero is trying to break free.
Madero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Madero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Madero tries for a takedown. No joy.
Madero has had enough of the clinch but Phol keeps him there for the moment.
Madero tries to break the clinch but Phol is controlling the position.
Madero looking for a takedown.
I was talking to Phol's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mfer Phol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oaza Madero.
Madero is trying to break the clinch but Phol has him pressed against the cage.
Phol goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Madero breaks the clinch.
Phol throws a series of punches but Madero avoids them all with ease.
Madero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phol is looking to counter the offense by Madero and move into the clinch.
Mfer Phol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madero slips under a jab.
Madero looks to land a combination but Phol avoids it well.
Madero with a poor takedown
and Phol counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Phol finds it's target.
Phol looks to throw the jab but Madero is out of range. #T2#
Phol works over Madero's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Oaza Madero has been cut.
Madero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phol.
Madero scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madero misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Phol counters by clinching up.
Madero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Madero wants to break free but Phol has control.
Madero is trying to break free.
Phol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Madero has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Phol seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Madero can turn it around.
Madero tries to work over Phol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Madero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Phol pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Madero is trying to push Phol away but Phol has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Phol has Madero pressed against the cage, preventing Madero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Madero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Phol has a couple of punches blocked by Madero.
Madero tries to break free but Phol pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Madero is trying to maintain a safe position but Phol gets an underhook and turns Madero into the cage.#BC2#
Madero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Madero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phol connects with a looping right hand.
Madero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Madero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Madero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phol on the side of the head.
Madero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Madero's corner calls for a 1-2. Madero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phol throws a right and a left that Madero avoids nicely.
Phol slips a jab from Madero.
Madero 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 right-left combo lands from Phol.
Phol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Madero.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phol misses with a series of wild punches.
Madero avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Phol bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Madero's head backwards.
Left hook, right uppercut from Phol.
Phol misses with a straight left.
Madero loads up on a big right hand but Phol slips the punch.
Phol fails in his attempt to clinch.
Madero appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Madero slips under a jab.
Phol wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Madero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Madero.
A shot to the body from Phol misses
and Phol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madero throws a hook but Phol avoids it easily.
Phol slips a jab from Madero.
Madero misses with a lunging right hand
and Phol counters with a stiff right hand.
Madero slips a jab from Phol.
Phol wants to clinch up but Madero keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oaza Madero's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Phol rushes Madero and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Madero breaks the clinch.
Madero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phol was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Madero.
Madero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Madero throws a poor cross that misses
and Phol counters with a nice body shot.
Madero moves out of range of the strikes.
Phol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madero.
Madero throws out a loose jab but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madero throws a poor cross that misses
and Phol counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Madero misses.
Phol will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oaza Madero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madero blocks a jab.
Madero throws a lazy right hand but Phol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Madero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mfer Phol is winning the standup battle so far.
Phol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Madero.
It looked like Phol was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Madero works Phol's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Phol lands a body shot.
Mfer Phol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Madero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Madero clobbers Phol with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Phol throws a right and a left that both miss.
Madero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phol seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Madero tries for a takedown but Phol circles away easily#CL#
and Phol counters by clinching up.
Phol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madero can do to turn this around?
Madero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phol has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Phol scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Madero is trying to break the clinch but Phol is controlling him.
Madero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Madero breaks the clinch.
Phol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Madero. #T2#
Phol works Madero's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phol lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - Madero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phol looks to score with a jab to the body but Madero is just out of range.
Madero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phol counters with a straight right hand.
Madero throws a looping overhand right but Phol ducks down to avoid it.
Madero throws a hook to the side of Phol's head but Phol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Madero misses with a hook
enabling Phol to counter with a crisp jab.
Phol throws a lazy right hand but Madero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Madero misses with an uppercut
and Phol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Madero throws a looping overhand right but Phol ducks down to avoid it.
Phol slips under a jab from Madero.
Nice defenses there by Phol.
Phol lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Madero at a distance.
Madero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Madero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Phol misses with a double jab.
Phol closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Phol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Madero.
Madero slips a straight right by Phol.
Madero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phol throws an overhand right that lands on Madero's shoulder, as Madero tries to avoid the shot.
Madero throws a big shot that misses.
Phol throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phol misses with a wild body shot.
Madero misses with a looping left.
Phol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Madero.
Madero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madero swings for the body but Phol moves out of range.
Phol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madero.
Madero misses with a hook
and Phol counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Madero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Madero loads up on a big right hand but Phol slips the punch.
Phol looks to score with a jab to the body but Madero is just out of range.
Phol connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Madero throws a jab but it's blocked by Phol.
Phol slips under a jab.
Phol lands with a cross.
Madero slips under a jab from Phol.
Madero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Phol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Madero throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Phol counter with a right hand.
Phol slips a straight right by Madero.
Madero lands with a straight right. Phol didn't see that one coming.
Madero darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Madero displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oaza Madero's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Phol cracks Madero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phol scores with a body shot.
Madero throws a nice looking combination but Phol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Madero.
Madero misses the body punch
and Phol counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Phol just misses with a punch to the body.
Phol defending well as Madero loads up on a big left hand.
Phol throws a good cross that connects.
Phol lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Phol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slow jab from Madero misses its intended target.
Madero shoots in and drives through. Phol sprawls well.
Madero slips under a jab from Phol.
Madero throws out a powerful jab.
Madero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phol is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Phol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Madero.#T1#
Madero slips a jab and a cross from Phol. #CL#
Phol darts in and clinches Madero up against the cage.
Phol stops a takedown attempt from Madero.
Madero tries to break the clinch but Phol is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Phol.
Madero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Madero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Phol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Madero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phol has Madero pressed against the cage, preventing Madero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Phol lands a body punch.
Phol misses with the head strike.
Madero working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phol.
Phol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maderos head.
Phol is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Phol scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Madero is trying to force a seperation but Phol has the dominant position.
Madero wants to get back to striking at distance but Phol won't allow it.
Phol misses with a body punch.
Phol tries to throw a body punch but Madero avoids it by throwing Phol back against the cage.
Madero wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Phol.
Madero blocks an uppercut.
Madero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phol has him pressed against the cage.
Madero blocks a body shot from Phol.
Phol avoiding damage.
Phol lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madero blocking some punches.
Phol tries to throw a body punch but Madero avoids it by throwing Phol back against the cage. #BC2#
Madero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Madero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phol works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phol looks to land a combination but Madero avoids it well.
A jab from Phol does it's job there.
Madero scores with a shot to the body.
Madero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phol.
Madero misses with a hook. Phol ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Phol misses.
Phol lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Madero lands a jab-cross combination.
Madero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madero misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phol throws a series of punches but Madero moves out of range.
Madero misses with an uppercut. Phol saw that one coming.
Phol scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madero moves away.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Phol misses the target.
Madero misses with a takedown attempt
and Phol counters with a straight right hand.
Mfer Phol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oaza Madero.
Madero throws out a loose jab but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol looks to score with a jab to the body but Madero is just out of range.
Phol connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Madero.
Phol takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Madero thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Phol rushes Madero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Madero takes a shot to the head.
Madero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Madero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Madero tries to break the clinch but Phol is controlling the position.
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Madero. #BC2#
Madero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Madero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Oaza Madero'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.#R4#
Madero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Madero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Madero.
Phol is looking for a counter combo.
Phol lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Madero misses with a straight left.
Madero looks to land a left hand but Phol moved out of range nicely.
Phol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Madero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Madero takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phol throws a body punch but Madero moves out of range.
Phol slips a jab from Madero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madero avoids the body shot from Phol.
Phol throws a lazy right hand but Madero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phol misses with a straight left. #CL#
Phol rushes Madero and presses him up against the cage.
Phol tries a body shot but Madero blocks it. #T1#
Phol manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Madero breaks the clinch.
Madero looks to throw the jab but Phol is out of range.
Phol moves away from the strike by Madero.
Madero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Madero misses with a lunging right hand
and Phol makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Madero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phol looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Madero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phol misses with a wild body shot.
Madero missing with a left hand there. Phol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Madero thuds his right hand into Phol's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Phol closes the distance but Madero moves to the side
and Madero counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Phol ducks under a wild hook from Madero.
Phol misses with a wild combination.
Phol tries to clinch but Madero is having none of it.
Phol misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Madero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phol dodges the punch combination from Madero.
Phol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Madero misses its intended target.
Phol throwing a counter right hand but Madero manages to avoid it.
Phol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madero.
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phol tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Madero let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Madero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phol throws a combination that misses
letting Madero counter with a right hand.
Madero misses with a wild body shot.
Madero throws a lazy right hand but Phol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Madero gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Phol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Madero.
Phol moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Madero misses.
Phol scores with a hook.
Phol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Madero misses with a looping left.#CL#
Phol clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Phol lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Madero or not.
Phol keeps control of Madero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Madero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phol tries to clinch up.
Madero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Madero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Madero throws a hook but Phol blocks it.
Madero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phol.
Madero moves out of range as Phol strikes.
Phol needs to keep his hands up - Madero had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Madero misses.
Madero misses with a lunging right hand
and Phol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phol fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phol tries to clinch up.
Madero misses with a straight left.
Phol tests Madero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phol throws an off balance right hand
and Madero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Madero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Madero loads up on a big right hand but Phol slips the punch.
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mfer Phol will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oaza Madero's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Madero throws a looping overhand right but Phol ducks down to avoid it.
Phol stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Madero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phol throws a predictable looking body shot
and Madero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Madero misses with a looping left.
Phol throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Phol misses with a two punch combination.
Madero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Madero slips under a jab.
Phol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madero manages to avoid it.
Madero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Phol has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phol there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phol moves away from the strike by Madero.
Phol is looking to counter punch.
Phol scores with a body shot.
Phol staying out of range there.
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Madero throws a lazy right hand but Phol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Madero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phol.
Phol is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Madero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Madero misses with an uppercut. Phol saw that one coming.
Madero misses with a hook.
Madero tries to bum rush Phol with a series of wild strikes but Phol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Madero.
Phol just misses with a punch to the body.
Madero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Madero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Madero connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Madero misses its intended target. #CL#
Phol rushes Madero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Madero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol. #BC#
Phol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Madero swings for the body but Phol moves out of range.
Phol cracks Madero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Phol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Madero misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Phol.
Phol ducks under a wild hook from Madero.
Phol slips under a jab.
Madero throws an overhand right that lands on Phol's shoulder, as Phol tries to avoid the shot.
Phol scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phol misses the jab.
Madero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phol.
Madero scores with a nice right hand.
Madero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phol staying out of range there.
Phol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Phol scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Madero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Madero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phol blocks a jab.
Phol is looking to counter punch.
Madero fails to land with a series of punches.
Madero connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Phol does it's job there.
Madero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phol swings for the body but Madero moves out of range.
Madero misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Phol.
Phol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Phol. No joy for Madero on that attempt.
Nice defenses there by Phol.#T4#
Madero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phol avoids it really well and circles away.
Madero is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
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!
Madero throws a right hand that misses
and Phol counters with a right hand to the body.
Madero avoids the body shot from Phol.
Phol swinging wildly here.
Mfer Phol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Madero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Madero misses with a body shot.
Phol seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phol moves away from the strike by Madero.
Phol moves away from the strike by Madero.
Madero misses the jab.
Oaza Madero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Phol moves into the clinch successfully.
Phol misses with a punch to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mfer Phol!
Mfer Phol retains his super heavyweight title!
Mfer Phol 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: GC 487: Chungus VS Morino
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Phol. Drop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phol misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phol wants to clinch up but Drop keeps it at a distance.
Phol misses with an uppercut.
Phol slips a jab from Drop.
Drop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Drop throws a looping overhand right but Phol ducks down to avoid it.
Phol went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A lazy left from Drop finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Phol misses with a body shot.
Drop looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phol, as that shot connected.
Drop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phol avoids the head kick by Drop.
Phol slips a jab and a cross from Drop.
Drop looks to land a right hand but Phol moved out of range.
Phol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drop.
Phol tries to counter by clinching up but Drop breaks away and moves out of range.
A big left from Drop misses.
Drop is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Phol moves out of range as Drop 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!
Nice shot by Phol.
Phol 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. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Phol.
Phol lands with a nice body punch.
Phol blocks a head kick by Drop.
Drop takes a swing at Phol's ribcage but misses.
Drop is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Phol misses the target.
Good shot there by Phol.
Drop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Phol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phol takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Phol misses.
Drop takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drop falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Phol counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Phol.
A hook to the body from Phol.
Drop blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Drop's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drop takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Phol stalling the fight.
Drop using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Phol stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Drop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phol scores with a one two! Drop had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Drop looks to land a body kick but Phol moved away.
Phol lands a nice shot that snaps Drop's head back.
Drop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phol changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phol defending well as Drop loads up on a big left hand.
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Drop misses its intended target.
Phol jabs Drop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phol connects with a nice looking jab.
Phol keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Drop throws a lazy right hand but Phol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drop misses with a hook.
Phol just misses with a punch to the body.
Phol is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Drop misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Phol holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Drop is looking to break free of the clinch but Phol has double underhooks.
Drop takes a shot to the head.
Drop misses with a knee to the head.
Phol can't find room to land a body shot as Drop controls the action.
Drop blocks an uppercut.
Drop wants to get back to striking at distance but Phol won't allow it.
Phol lands with a light punch inside.
Drop is trying to force a seperation but Phol has the dominant position.
Drop being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Drop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Phol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drop.
Phol tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phol pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Drop back to the cage. Phol follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Phol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drop was well out of range. Poor timing from Phol.
Drop throws a low kick, looking for Phol's leg but Phol calmly moves out of range.
Drop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drop throws a push kick but Phol slaps the foot to one side.
Phol avoids the head kick by Drop.
Phol wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Phol looks to land a right hand but Drop moved out of range.
Drop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drop throws a lazy uppercut
and Phol counters with a stiff right hand.
Phol tests Drop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drop walks into a straight right hand from Phol.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phol tries to clinch up.
Drop takes a swing at Phol's ribcage but misses.
Phol lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drop circles away quickly and effectively.
Phol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drop.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Phol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phol connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Drop's hands.
Drop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phol lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Phol.
Phol lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Drop cracks Phol with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drop throws a poor cross that misses
and Phol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phol looks to score with a jab to the body but Drop is just out of range.
Phol lands a right hook to the body.
Phol moves out of range as Drop throws a body kick.
Mfer Phol is winning the standup battle so far.
Phol throws a right hand that Drop ducks under and follows up with a left that Drop also avoids with ease.
Phol moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Phol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drop.
Drop has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Drop throws a half hearted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Phol misses its target.
Phol ducks under a wild hook from Drop.
Drop throws a lazy head kick
and Phol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer Phol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Phol takes the fight into the clinch.
Phol is working Drop over against the cage.
Drop is breathing heavily.
Phol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phol tries to work over Drop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drop has had enough of the clinch but Phol keeps him there for the moment.
Phol misses with some punches.
Phol blocking some punches.
Phol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drop backwards.
Phol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drop's elbow.
Phol struggles to land a body shot inside as Drop controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phol. #T2#
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drop wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phol has him pressed against the cage.
Phol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drop can do to turn this around?
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drop is trying to break the clinch but Phol has him pressed against the cage.
Drop tries to throw a body punch but Phol avoids it by throwing Drop back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phol.
Drop tries to break the clinch but Phol is controlling the position.
Phol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drop tries to circle away but Phol has him pinned against the cage.
Drop tries to break the clinch but Phol is controlling the position.
Drop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phol backwards.
Phol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phol content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T3#
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Drop. #BC#
Phol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phol blocks a head kick by Drop.
Phol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phol connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phol lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Phol forces Drop back against the cage and clinches.
Drop is looking to break free of the clinch but Phol has double underhooks.
Drop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Phol. #BC#
Phol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Drop.
Phol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martin Drop 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!#CL#
Phol rushes Drop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Phol scores with a shot to the side of Drop's head.
Phol misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Phol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drop backwards.
Phol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drop tries to break the clinch but Phol is controlling the position.
Drop is trying to break free.
Drop blocks a body shot from Phol.
Drop working hard to break the clinch.
Drop tries a body shot but Phol blocks it.
Drop wants to break free but Phol has control.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land. #BC2#
Drop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drop manages to avoid it.
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Drop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drop throws a shot from downtown. Phol moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Drop misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Phol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drop! But no joy.
Phol avoids a kick to the body.
Drop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Phol.
Drop misses with a combination
and Phol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drop dodges the punch combination from Phol.
Phol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phol scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drop doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drop misses with a body shot.
Phol is looking to counter the offense by Drop and move into the clinch.
Phol lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Drop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab from Phol.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drop feints a jab promting Phol to slip. Drop then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Phol slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Drop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Phol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut there from Phol.
Phol jabs Drop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drop has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Drop looks to throw the jab but Phol is out of range.
Phol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phol lands a jab to the head.
Phol scores with a nice strike.
Drop misses with a straight right.
Phol throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drop on the side of the head.
Phol paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drop throws a body punch but Phol moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Phol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Phol.
Drop needs to keep his hands up - Phol had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Phol fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drop, pushing him back against the cage.
Phol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drops head. #T2#
Phol lands a shoulder strike.
Drop wants to get back to striking at distance but Phol won't allow it.
Phol scores with a hook to the body.
Drop blocks a body shot from Phol.
Drop misses with a knee strike.
Drop prevents a body shot from Phol.
Mfer Phol has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drop blocks a body shot from Phol.
Phol misses with a punch to the body.
Phol misses with some punches. #BC2#
Drop manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Phol.#CL#
Phol fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drop, pushing him back against the cage.
Phol has a couple of punches blocked by Drop. #BC2#
Drop breaks the clinch. #CL#
Phol closes the distance and clinches.
Drop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Drop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phol lands with a left to the head.
Phol taking a breather.
Phol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drop backwards.
Drop prevents a body shot from Phol.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drop tries to throw a body punch but Phol avoids it by throwing Drop back against the cage.
Phol lands with a light punch inside.
Drop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Drop is rocked!
Phol misses with a body punch.
Phol avoiding damage.
Phol prevents Drop from breaking the clinch.
Phol working aggressively here. #T4#
Phol is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Phol swings wildly with an uppercut but Drop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drop takes a shot to the head.
Drop is still on wobbly legs! Can Phol finish him?#CUT#It looks like Martin Drop has been cut.
Drop looking to throw knees to the head but Phol is blocking nicely.
Drop seems to have recovered his senses.
Drop is trying to break the clinch but Phol has him pressed against the cage.
Phol works on Drop's body with a couple of short punches.
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Phol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Phol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Phol gets through Drop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Drop's face as he tries to break the clinch. #KD#
Phol drops Drop onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Drop is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Phol connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drop momentarily.
Phol lands a slapping body shot.
Drop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Drop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phol fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phol scores with a shot to the body.
Phol connects with a nice looking jab.
Phol scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phol is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Phol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drop.
Drop with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Phol moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Drop's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Phol stalling the fight.
Drop is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Phol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drop wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phol has him pressed against the cage.
Drop tries to break free but Phol pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Phol lands with a left to the head.
Phol digs a right hand into Drop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drop's gas tank.
Phol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Phol.
Drop is looking to break free of the clinch but Phol has double underhooks.
Phol'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.
Drop misses with the head strike.
Phol lands a left hand.
Phol lands a right hand.
Drop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drop is trying to break free.
Drop is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Drop breaks the clinch. #T2#
Drop throws a hook to the side of Phol's head but Phol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drop misses with a left hand
and Phol counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Phol does no damage.
Drop misses with a head kick.
Phol tries to clinch but Drop moves out of range.
Drop looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Drop tries to keep at a distance but Phol has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Phol.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Phol misses with a punch to the body.
Drop tries to circle away but Phol has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phol.
Phol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drops head.
Phol working aggressively here. #T3#
Phol prevents Drop from breaking the clinch.
Phol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drop backwards.
Phol fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #KD#
Phol drops Drop onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Drop is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Phol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phol tries to throw a body punch but Drop avoids it by throwing Phol back against the cage.
Drop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Phol lands with a left to the head.
Phol throws a big uppercut that drops Drop! More strikes from Phol and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Drop lies dazed against the cage as Phol celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!
Mfer Phol retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Mfer Phol 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: GC 483: Don VS Phol
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Donk. Don catches Phol right on the button with a cross.
Phol tries to clinch there but Don circles away.
Nice shot by Don.
Mfer Phol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phol throws a jab when Don was well out of range.
Phol lands with a hook. Don tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Phol clinches with his opponent.
Don wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Don looking to stall.
Don misses with a body punch.
Phol lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Don or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol struggles to land a body shot inside as Don controls his hands.
Phol gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Don.
Don is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Don scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Phol.
Phol prevents Don from breaking the clinch.
Phol stalling in the clinch.
Don is working for takedown but Phol is calmly controlling the position for now.
Phol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Don backwards.
Don misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Phol as the two fighters clinch.
Phol lands an uppercut.
Don misses with a punch to the body.
Phol lands a hook to the side of the head.
Don has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phol is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monty Don. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phol gets through Don's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Don trying to control the position but instead, Phol has worked for underhooks and has pushed Don into the cage.
A body shot lands from Phol.
Don is breathing heavily.#T2##BC#
Don breaks the clinch.
A nice combination there by Phol.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Don manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phol.
Phol moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Phol takes the fight into the clinch.
Phol slows down the pace here.
Phol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phol lands a nice uppercut.
Don struggles to land a body shot inside as Phol controls his hands. #T3#
Phol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phol scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Phol.
Phol lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Don backwards.
Phol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Don is rocked!
Nice body punch from Phol.
Phol lands with a light punch inside.
Phol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Don takes a shot to the head.
Oh Don is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phol lands a big right hand that drops Don! The killer instinct kicks in and Phol finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Phol!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!
Mfer Phol is the new super heavyweight champion!
Mfer Phol seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 477: Christ VS Bispen
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Drop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Drop throws a lazy right hand but Phol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phol was well out of range. Poor timing from Drop.
Phol tries to clinch there but Drop circles away.
Phol lands a nice shot to the body.
Phol moves out of range of the strikes.
Drop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phol.
Phol avoids the head kick by Drop.
Phol needs to keep his hands up - Drop had a free shot at his head there.
Drop slips under a jab.
Drop stuns Phol with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phol scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Phol moves into the clinch.
Drop throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Phol blocks it with crossed arms.
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Phol lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Phol misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Drop has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A shot in the inside from Drop.
Drop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but Phol blocks with his arms.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drop misses with a knee to the head.
Phol blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drop.
Drop lands an elbow that stopped Phol in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Drop misses with a knee to the head.
Drop misses with a knee strike.
Phol lands with a light punch inside.
Drop trying to land knees to the body.
Drop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phol working aggressively here. #T2#
Drop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Drop.
Stalling in the clinch from Phol.
Phol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drop's elbow.
Phol blocking some punches.
Phol lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drop misses with a knee strike.
Phol blocks the elbow strike.
Phol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drop's elbow.
Phol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drop misses with some punches.
Drop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Phol scores with a shot to the side of Drop's head.
Phol lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phol slows down the pace here.
Phol throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Drop misses with the head strike.
Phol throws a head punch that misses.
Drop tries to land knees in the clinch but Phol avoids the damage to the body.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phol managing to block the knees to the body from Drop.
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drop looking to throw knees to the head but Phol is blocking nicely.
Phol dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Drop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phol is defending well for now.
Drop tries a knee to the head but Phol blocks it.
Phol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drop has a couple of punches blocked by Phol.
A hook to the body from Phol.
Phol lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Phol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drop misses with a knee strike.
Drop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Phol works on Drop's body with a couple of short punches.
Drop is breathing heavily.
Drop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phol has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drop prevents a body shot from Phol.
Phol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phol lands a hook that snaps the head of Drop 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!
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Drop.
Drop looking to throw knees to the head but Phol is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Drop fails to land.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Drop with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Phol swings wildly with an uppercut but Drop uses good head movement to avoid 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 Martin Drop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A low kick from Drop is predictable there
and Phol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drop throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Phol.
Drop misses with a straight left.
Phol is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Drop with a body shot.
Drop tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. Phol catches Drop right on the button with a cross.
Phol throws a series of punches but Drop moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Phol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Drop throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Phol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Drop as he connects with a hook.
Drop throws a hook but Phol avoids it easily.
Martin Drop is winning the standup battle so far.
Phol swings for the body but Drop moves out of range.
Drop scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drop moves away from the strike by Phol.
Drop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drop throws a lazy right hand but Phol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Drop on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drop.
Phol throws out a counter right but Drop avoids it with no problem.
Drop moves forwards but Phol connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drop misses with a hook. Phol ducked under it nicely.
Phol staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phol. Drop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phol thuds his right hand into Drop's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Decent striking displayed by Phol there.
Phol looks to land a left hand but Drop moved out of range nicely.
Phol throws a jab but it's blocked by Drop.
Phol lands a nice shot to the body.
Phol is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Drop defending well as Phol loads up on a big left hand.
Phol ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phol blocks a head kick by Drop.
Phol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drop walks into a jab.#T2#
Phol misses the shot to the body.
Phol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drop manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Drop on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drop throws an off balance right hand
and Phol counters with a straight right hand.
Drop missing with a left hand there. Phol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phol.
Some wild striking there from Drop.
Phol just misses with a punch to the body.
Phol cracks a nice hook into Drop's ribs.
Drop throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Phol's head.
A jab from Phol does it's job there.
Phol throws a series of punches but Drop moves out of range.
Drop takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phol blocks a head kick by Drop.
Phol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drop.#T3#
Drop throws a shot from downtown. Phol moves away and avoids it.
Phol misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Drop misses its target.
Drop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phol throws a shot to the body.
Phol lands with an overhand left.
Nice body punch from Phol. #CL2#
Phol closes the distance and clinches.
Phol has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drop looking to throw knees to the head but Phol is blocking nicely.
Phol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phol takes a knee right on the jaw!
Drop can't find room to land a body shot as Phol controls the action.
Phol tries a body shot but Drop blocks it.
Phol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drop throws a punch but it's blocked by Phol.
Phol lands a hook that snaps the head of Drop backwards. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drop.
Drop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phol swings wildly with an uppercut but Drop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drop throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Phol blocks it with crossed arms.
Phol gets through Drop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drop missing with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phol.
Phol tries to work over Drop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phol struggles to land a body shot inside as Drop controls his hands.
Phol's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mfer Phol seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phol.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
That's time! Drop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Phol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phol slips a straight right by Drop.
Phol punishes Drop's body with a nice straight punch.
Drop swings for the body but Phol moves out of range.
A jab from Phol misses.
Drop scores with a decent looking hook.
Phol moves into range and connects with a jab.
Drop swings for the body but Phol moves out of range.
Phol throws a body shot but no joy.
Drop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drop dodges the punch combination from Phol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drop.
Martin Drop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drop.
Phol misses with a few strikes there.
Drop looks to land a left hand but Phol moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Drop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phol.
Drop throws a lazy uppercut
and Drop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phol.
Drop pushes Phol away with a front kick.
Drop scores with a nice right hand.
Drop throws a sloppy head kick and Phol moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Phol releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Phol slips a straight right by Drop.
Drop throws a right hand that Phol ducks under and follows up with a left that Phol also avoids with ease.
Phol lands with a shot to the body.
Phol misses with a straight left.
Phol throws a hook to the side of Drop's head but Drop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phol fails to land with a series of punches.
Drop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Drop throws a low kick but Phol moves out of range easily.
Phol just misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer Phol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Phol avoids a kick to the body.
Drop throws a push kick but Phol slaps the foot to one side.
Phol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phol avoids the body shot from Drop.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phol tests Drop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phol defending well as Drop loads up on a big left hand.
Phol doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Drop throws a shot from downtown. Phol moves away and avoids it.
Phol takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Phol drives through and clinches with Drop against the cage.
Phol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drop with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol.
Phol is stalling here.
Phol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but Phol blocks with his arms. #T3#
Drop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Drop.
A nice left hand lands by Phol.
Phol lands with a light punch inside.
Phol avoiding damage.
Drop lands a left hand.
Phol misses with the head strike.
Drop throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Phol avoiding damage as Drop throws knees to the body.
Drop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phol avoids it.
Phol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Phol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phol has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Drop landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phol tries a body shot but Drop blocks it.
Phol effectively controlling the action here.
Phol working aggressively here.
Drop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phols head.
Phol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phol lands with a short shot to the head.
Phol blocks an uppercut.
Drop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drop blocks an uppercut.
Drop throws a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mfer Phol.
Well Phol 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: GC 471: Robertson VS Christ
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Takano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phol moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Takano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phol counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Takano.
Phol takes one to the side of the head.
Takano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLsinki in the buildup to the fight.
Phol pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Takano back to the cage. Phol follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Phol avoids the head kick by Takano.
Phol misses with a wild body shot.
Phol misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phol.
Takano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takano scores with a jab to the body.
Phol lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takano is defended easily by Phol.#T1##CL#
Takano gets a clinch.
Phol keeps control of Takano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol.
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Takano.
Takano misses with a punch to the body.
Phol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phol has Takano pressed against the cage.
Takano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phol lands with a left to the head.
Takano digs a right hand into Phol's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phol's gas tank.
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Takano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol. #T2#
Phol lands a body punch.
Phol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Phol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takano takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Phol.
Phol throws a head punch that misses.
Phol scores with a shot to the side of Takano's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phol will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Takano up against the cage.
Phol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takano wants to break free but Phol has control.
Takano throws a head punch that misses.
Phol misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano. #BC2#
Phol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Takano is looking to slow Phol down with leg kicks.
Phol gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phol takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takano misses with a body punch
and Phol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phol looks to score with a jab to the body but Takano is just out of range.
Phol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takano.
A big right from Phol misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takano is defended easily by Phol.
Phol throws out a counter right but Takano avoids it with no problem.
Takano throws a sloppy head kick
and Phol counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Takano misses
and Phol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phol stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Takano tenderised Phol's leg. Phol is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takano. Phol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takano sets himself, and Phol steps forward looking for the clinch! Takano avoids it this time.
Takano tries to clinch but Phol moves out of range. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takano lands with a nice body punch.
Takano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mfer Phol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phol to score with a decent uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Phol scores with a four punch combination!
Phol blocks a head kick by Takano.
Takano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takano looks to score with a jab to the body but Phol is just out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Takano.
A punch combination from Takano misses.
Phol has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - Takano throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Phol clinches up with Takano and pushes him back against the cage.
Takano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Phol has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Takano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Phol can turn it around.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phol's elbow.
A body shot lands from Takano.
Takano swings wildly with an uppercut but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol managing to block the knees to the body from Takano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Takano. Those never looked like landing.
Phol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Phol 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.
Yoshi Takano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phol throws a looping overhand right but Takano ducks down to avoid it.
Phol misses with a straight right.
It looked like Takano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phol.
Some wild striking there from Takano. #CL2#
Phol has closed the distance and engaged Takano in a clinch.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takano throws a head punch that misses.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol lands with a light punch inside.
Takano misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Phol's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phol lands with a straight right. Takano didn't see that one coming.
Takano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Takano misses with a head kick.
Takano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Phol misses.
Takano misses with a low kick as Phol jumps back.
Phol is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Phol is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Takano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer Phol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Takano misses its intended target.
Takano lands a jab-cross combination.
Phol has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Takano.
The fighters circling - Phol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phol misses with a straight left.
Takano moves out of range as Phol strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Phol as he connects with a hook.
Takano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Takano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phol takes a swing at Takano's ribcage but misses.
Phol moves away from the strike by Takano.
Phol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Phol looks to land a combination. Takano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Phol lands a jab.
Nice shot by Phol.
Takano connects with a body shot.
Phol ducks under a wild hook from Takano.
Phol misses with a wild body shot.
Takano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phol misses the shot to the body.
Takano throws a push kick but Phol slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Phol has managed to clinch.
Phol dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Phol tries a body shot but Takano blocks it.
Takano trying to land knees to the body.
Takano lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Takano. #T3#
Takano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phol's elbow.
Takano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mfer Phol seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Phol is breathing heavily.
Phol prevents a body shot from Takano.
Takano misses with a knee strike.
Takano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phol.
Takano misses with a body punch.
Takano prevents a body shot from Phol.
Phol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takano backwards. #BC2#
Phol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Phol lands a glancing blow to the side of Takano's head.
Phol misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Takano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takano misses with a head kick.
Takano misses with a double jab
and Phol counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takano thinking.
Takano throws a head kick but Phol moves out of range. #T4#
Takano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takano throws a head kick that misses.
Takano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Phol rushes Takano and presses him up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takano can't find room to land a body shot as Phol controls the action.
Takano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Phol.
Phol misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phol.
Phol lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phol.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano.
Takano blocks a body shot from Phol.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Takano swings for the body but Phol moves out of range.
Takano fails with the takedown.
Phol throws a body punch but Takano moves out of range.
Phol thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Takano.
A punch combination from Takano misses.
Phol lands a nice hook to Takano's body. Takano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takano throws a sloppy head kick and Phol moves out of range easily.
Takano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phol.
Takano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takano looks to land a body kick but Phol moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol lands with a good body shot.
Phol throws a jab but it's blocked by Takano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takano. Phol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phol just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Takano misses with a hook.
Phol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phol blocks a body shot from Takano.
Phol taking a breather.
Takano throws a punch but it's blocked by Phol.
Takano prevents a body shot from Phol.
Phol lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takano throws a punch but it's blocked by Phol.
Phol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takano struggles to land a body shot inside as Phol controls his hands.
Phol holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
Phol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takano backwards.
Phol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takano backwards.
Phol digs a right hand into Takano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takano's gas tank. #BC2#
Phol breaks from the clinch.
Phol misses with a looping right.
Takano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takano misses with a low kick.
Phol misses with an uppercut.
Takano throws a sloppy head kick
and Phol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Phol has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takano tries to land knees in the clinch but Phol avoids the damage to the body.
Phol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phol lands with a short shot to the head.
Yoshi Takano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Phol scores with a shoulder strike.
Phol lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Takano is rocked!
Phol misses with a body punch.
Oh Takano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phol unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Takano! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Phol is unloading with more strikes now! Takano drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!
Mfer Phol thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 467: Doomsday VS Stardust
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
A big right from Ekwall misses.
Phol fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ekwall is looking to counter punch.
Phol loads up on a big right hand but Ekwall slips the punch.
Ekwall throws a body shot but no joy.
Phol takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Ekwall misses.
Phol swings for the body but Ekwall moves out of range.
Ekwall is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Phol does no damage.
It looked like Ekwall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phol throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekwall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Ekwall misses its intended target.
Ekwall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Phol.
Phol lunges at Ekwall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ekwall's hand.
Phol misses with an uppercut. Ekwall saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekwall looks to score with a jab to the body but Phol is just out of range.
Phol wants to counter with a clinch but Ekwall pushes him away.
Ekwall misses with a few strikes there.
Ekwall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Ekwall misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phol blocks a head kick by Ekwall.
Ekwall misses with a double jab. #T1#
Ekwall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ekwall closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Phol's corner calls for a 1-2. Phol obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A lazy left from Phol finds it's target.
Ekwall misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Phol gets a clinch.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Phol has a couple of punches blocked by Ekwall.
Phol throws a head punch that misses.
Phol misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Ekwall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Phol clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekwall misses with some punches.
Ekwall tries to work over Phol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekwall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Phol breaks from the clinch.
Wes Ekwall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekwall misses with a looping right.
Phol unleashes a big counter combination but Ekwall bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ekwall throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Phol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekwall.
Ekwall misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Phol misses its intended target. #CL2#
Phol clinches up against the cage.
Ekwall misses with a knee to the head.
Ekwall blocking some punches.
Ekwall working hard to break the clinch.
Ekwall missing with knees to the body.
Ekwall prevents a body shot from Phol.
Ekwall tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Phol lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekwall can't find room to land a body shot as Phol controls the action.
Phol lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekwall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Phol lands a right hand.
Ekwall misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekwall looking to slow down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Phol. #T3#
Phol prevents a body shot from Ekwall.
Phol'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.
Phol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekwall tries to work over Phol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekwall tries a body shot but Phol blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ekwall throws an elbow but misses.
Phol has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ekwall seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Phol can turn it around.
Phol lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phol.
A shot in the inside from Ekwall.
Ekwall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phol slows down the pace here.
Phol misses with some punches.
Ekwall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Ekwall can't find room to land a body shot as Phol controls the action.
Ekwall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phol lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekwall.
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phol.
Ekwall has Phol pressed against the cage.
Ekwall takes a shot to the head.
Phol prevents a body shot from Ekwall.
Phol blocking some punches.
Phol misses with some punches.
Ekwall blocks an uppercut.
Phol blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekwall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mfer Phol will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
That's time! Ekwall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ekwall ducks under a wild hook from Phol.
Ekwall moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekwall misses with an uppercut. Phol saw that one coming.
Ekwall works over Phol's head and body with a nice combination.
Ekwall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ekwall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wes Ekwall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phol throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phol looks to land a left hand but Ekwall moved out of range nicely.
Ekwall misses with a straight left.
Wes Ekwall is winning the standup battle so far.
Phol looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekwall is just out of range.
Phol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekwall 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.
Phol throws out a loose jab but Ekwall uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekwall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phol.
Ekwall throws a sloppy head kick and Phol moves out of range easily.
Ekwall misses with a looping right.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ekwall is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ekwall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phol scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Ekwall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phol.
Ekwall fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Phol was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Phol moves into range and clinches up with Ekwall.
A head punch on the inside from Ekwall fails to land.
Ekwall misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ekwall fails to land.
Phol misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phol lands with a left to the head.
Phol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ekwall backwards.
Ekwall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekwall is trying to force a seperation but Phol has the dominant position.
The referee calls for Phol to work.
Ekwall goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Ekwall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Ekwall breaks from the clinch.
Phol throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekwall.
Ekwall throws a big counter combination but Phol scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ekwall shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Phol eats them both and turns towards Ekwall to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekwall misses with a two punch combination.
Ekwall throws a big shot that misses.
Phol loads up on a big right hand but Ekwall slips the punch.
Phol takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ekwall looks to score with a jab to the body but Phol is just out of range.
Ekwall misses with a straight right.
Phol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekwall throws a sloppy head kick and Phol moves out of range easily.
Ekwall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch lands to the side of Phol 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ekwall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phol misses with an uppercut. Ekwall saw that one coming.#T3#
Phol throws a nice looking combination but Ekwall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD#
Ekwall drops Phol with a beautiful combination! Phol stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ekwall is looking for the KO!#ROC#Phol is rocked!
Ekwall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phol counters with a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekwall.
A shot to the liver by Phol. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from Phol lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekwall misses with a double jab.
Phol tries to clinch there but Ekwall circles away.
Phol bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ekwall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phol wants to clinch.
Phol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phol misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Ekwall throws a jab when Phol was well out of range.
Phol swinging wildly here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Phol 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.
Phol scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ekwall in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phol. Ekwall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekwall throws a big counter combination but Phol scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Phol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekwall.
Ekwall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekwall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phol moves out of range as Ekwall strikes.
Ekwall lands a two punch combo. #CUT#That has opened up Mfer Phol's cut even more.
Phol throws a shot from downtown. Ekwall moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekwall works the jab nicely.
Ekwall throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Phol stumbling backwards into the cage! Phol bounces back off the cage towards Ekwall, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Ekwall lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Ekwall celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wes Ekwall!
Wes Ekwall took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, PWNAGE Elite for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GC 462: Chambers VS Slugs
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Phol lands with a cross.
Ebert lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ebert tries to clinch there but Phol circles away.
Ebert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phol moves away.
Jab, jab by Phol - just one landing.
Ebert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ebert misses with a straight left.
Phol's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ebert connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phol scrambles back to his feet.
Good exchange - Phol coming out on top.
Phol looks to land a right hand but Ebert moved out of range.
Ebert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phol manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Ebert closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phol lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Jason Ebert has been cut.
Phol fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #KD#
Phol drops Ebert onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ebert is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Ebert is rocked!#T1#
Phol keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ebert's efforts to push away.
Ebert is still on wobbly legs! Can Phol finish him?
Phol swings wildly with an uppercut but Ebert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ebert seems to have recovered his senses.
Ebert is trying to push Phol away but Phol has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ebert is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
I was talking to Phol's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Phol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phol throws a body shot but no joy.
Ebert blocks a jab.
Ebert unleashes a big counter combination but Phol bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ebert defending well as Phol loads up on a big left hand.
Phol misses with a straight right.
Ebert throws a head kick that misses.
Ebert falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phol makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Ebert moves out of range of the strikes.
Ebert misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Phol gets a clinch.
Phol lands with a left to the head.
Phol is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Phol can't find room to land a body shot as Ebert controls the action.
Phol tries to work over Ebert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phol content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Phol breaks the clinch. #T3#
Phol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ebert throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phol counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ebert loads up on a big right hand but Phol slips the punch.
Phol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ebert.
Phol appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ebert was well out of range. Poor timing from Phol.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phol looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot lands for Ebert.
Ebert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phol.
Jason Ebert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phol walks into a stiff left hand from Ebert.
Ebert misses with a right hand
and Phol counters with a stiff right hand.
Phol swinging wildly here.
Phol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ebert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ebert lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Phol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Phol moves into range and clinches up with Ebert.
Phol misses with the head strike.
Phol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phol throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Phol swings wildly with an uppercut but Ebert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol taking a breather.
A short left from Phol.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Ebert's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jab by Ebert.
Jason Ebert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ebert throws a body shot but no joy.
As Ebert tries to get set, Phol tries to push him back and clinch up but Ebert manages to avoid the attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phol. Ebert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ebert doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ebert looks to land a right hand but Phol moved out of range.
Ebert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Ebert.
Phol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Phol rushes Ebert and presses him up against the cage.
Ebert is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Phol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Ebert breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebert throws a sloppy head kick and Phol moves out of range easily.
Phol clobbers Ebert with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ebert misses with a leg kick.
Ebert 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.
Phol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phol throws a nice looking combination but Ebert bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Phol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phol throwing a counter right hand but Ebert manages to avoid it.
Ebert scores with a decent looking hook.
Phol fails to land with a series of punches.
Ebert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phol misses with a hook. Ebert ducked under it nicely.
Phol throws out a loose jab but Ebert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ebert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ebert throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Phol holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Phol lands a shot to the body.
Ebert is breathing heavily.
Ebert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Phol misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Phol. #T2#
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ebert is trying to break free.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Phol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phol prevents Ebert from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Ebert manages to break the clinch.
Ebert misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Phol closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Phol breaks from the clinch.
Phol tries to clinch there but Ebert circles away.
Phol connects with a nice looking jab.
A clash of legs there as Phol blocks the low kick.
Phol misses with a hook.
Ebert throws the left hand but Phol avoids the punch easily.
Phol is looking to counter the offense by Ebert and move into the clinch.
Ebert throws a hook to the side of Phol's head but Phol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phol throws a hook to the side of Ebert's head but Ebert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phol lands with an uppercut that bounces Ebert off the cage and back into range.
Phol misses with a wild body shot.
Phol throws out a loose jab but Ebert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ebert can do to turn this around?
Ebert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ebert throws a right and a left that Phol avoids nicely.
Ebert takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Phol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phol moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Phol tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ebert lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ebert cracks Phol with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ebert throws a shot from downtown. Phol moves away and avoids it.
Ebert scores with a shot to the body.
Phol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ebert.
Ebert bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phol's head.
Jason Ebert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ebert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ebert moves away.
Ebert misses with the combination.
Ebert misses with a hook
and Phol counters with a straight right hand.
Phol fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Ebert does it's job there.
Ebert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Ebert moves into range and clinches up with Phol.
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 Mfer Phol will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Ebert's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ebert throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Phol counters by moving into the clinch.
Ebert tries to break free but Phol pushes him back against the cage.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ebert.
Phol can't find room to land a body shot as Ebert controls the action.
Phol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Ebert wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phol has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol tries a body shot but Ebert blocks it.
Phol lands a right hand.
Mfer Phol has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ebert blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Phol avoiding damage.
Ebert is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol. #BC2#
Ebert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ebert ducks under a wild hook from Phol.
Ebert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phol.
Ebert tries to counter with a clinch but Phol shakes him off and moves away.
Ebert tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phol manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Ebert.
Ebert looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phol jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ebert takes one to the chin there.
Ebert takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jason Ebert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Phol. Ebert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ebert lands with a hook. Phol tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phol misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ebert misses with a head kick.
Phol avoids the head kick by Ebert.
Ebert misses with an uppercut
and Phol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ebert fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ebert misses with a straight left.
Phol tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phol lands with a nice body punch.
Phol scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phol takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Phol cracks a nice hook into Ebert's ribs.
Phol takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Phol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ebert.
A big left from Ebert misses.
Phol scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Phol misses the shot to the body.
Ebert is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ebert throws a lazy head kick
and Phol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ebert closes the distance but Phol moves to the side
and Phol counters with a left to the body.
Ebert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phol lands a two punch combo.
Ebert throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phol works Ebert's body with a nice hook.
Phol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ebert.
Phol feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eberts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phol lands a nice shot to the body.
Phol slips a jab from Ebert.
Phol punishes Ebert's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ebert looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ebert wants to clinch.#T4#
Phol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phol avoids the head kick by Ebert.
Ebert throws a low kick but Phol moves out of range easily.
Ebert on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mfer Phol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ebert takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ebert throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Phol holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right from Phol.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol.
Phol misses with a punch to the body.
Phol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phol slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ebert.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mfer Phol showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phol 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GC 457: Le Delma VS Rahl
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Moder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Moder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phol.
Phol tries to counter with a clinch but Moder shakes him off and moves away.
Moder misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phol manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moder throws a head kick but Phol moves out of range.
Moder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moder scores with a nice head shot.
Phol misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Moder misses the target.
Moder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phol wants to counter with a clinch but Moder pushes him away.
Phol scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moder doesn't seem bothered though.
Moder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moder has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brotherhood MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Moder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moder connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phol throws a body punch but Moder moves out of range.
Moder throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phol! But no joy.
Phol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Moder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Moder throws a hook to the side of Phol's head but Phol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phol misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Phol rushes Moder and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phol lands with a right to the head.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Moder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moder lands with a light punch inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Phol prevents a body shot from Moder.
Moder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phol's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol.
Moder throws a punch but it's blocked by Phol.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moder. #T2#
Moder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Phol.
Moder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moder lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Moder.
Moder digs a right hand underneath Phol's ribcage. Phol let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Moder has had enough of the clinch but Phol keeps him there for the moment.
Phol swings wildly with an uppercut but Moder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol misses with some punches.
Phol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moder misses with a punch on the inside.
Phol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phol has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Moder seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Phol can turn it around.
Phol lands with a right to the head.
Phol slowing the pace effectively.
Moder misses with some punches. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phol.
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Phol.
Moder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Phol.
Phol misses with some punches. #BC2#
Phol's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phol on the side of the head.
Moder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phol.
Moder fires out a quick counter leg kick but Phol just manages to avoid it.
Phol slips under a jab from Moder.
Moder dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Phol. That did some damage!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Phol checks a leg kick.
Moder throws a lazy uppercut
letting Phol counter with a right hand.
Moder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phol throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moder on the side of the head.
Phol slips under a jab.#T4#
Moder throws a hook to the side of Phol's head but Phol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phol is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Moder.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phol avoids the head kick by Moder.
Phol takes a swing at Moder's ribcage but misses.
Moder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Phol misses with a body shot.
Moder misses with an uppercut.
Phol goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Phol swings for the body but Moder moves out of range.
Moder loads up on a big right hand but Phol slips the punch.
Moder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moder tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Phol is able to avoid easily.
Phol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moder.
Phol is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Moder with a body shot.
Moder slips a straight right by Phol.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moder.
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 Jan Moder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Phol slips under a jab.
Phol scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phol scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moder doesn't seem bothered though.
Moder lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Moder's corner calls for a 1-2. Moder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moder scores with a punch to the head.
Phol swings for the body but Moder moves out of range.
Phol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moder.
Phol moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Moder misses.
Moder tries to clinch up but Phol circles away and keeps his distance.
Moder sets himself, and Phol steps forward looking for the clinch! Moder avoids it this time.
Moder throws a jab but it's blocked by Phol.
Phol takes a swing at Moder's ribcage but misses.
Moder looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phol tries to counter with a clinch but Moder shakes him off and moves away.
Moder moves out of range as Phol strikes.
Phol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moder.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Moder.
Jan Moder is winning the standup battle so far.
Phol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moder.
Phol is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Moder.
Jab by Moder.
Moder lands with a shot to the body.
Phol lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Moder backs up against the cage.
Phol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Moder misses its target.
Moder throws a sloppy head kick and Phol moves out of range easily.
Moder 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moder.
Nice defenses there by Phol.
Moder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phol let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Moder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Moder throws a head kick that misses.
Phol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moder. Moder obviously looking to wear him down.
Moder throws a jab but it's blocked by Phol.
Moder throws an overhand right that lands on Phol's shoulder, as Phol tries to avoid the shot.
Phol let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Phol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moder moves away.
Moder looks to score with a jab to the body but Phol is just out of range.
Moder throws a body shot but no joy.
Moder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moder slips a jab from Phol.
Phol throws an overhand right that lands on Moder's shoulder, as Moder tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Moder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Moder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moder misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Moder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Phol moves into the clinch.
Moder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moder prevents a body shot from Phol.
Moder lands with a light punch inside.
Phol lands an uppercut.
Moder misses with a body punch.
Moder wants to get back to striking at distance but Phol won't allow it.
The referee calls for Phol to work.
Moder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moder trying to stall but Phol improves his position.
Phol digs a right hand underneath Moder's ribcage. Moder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moder lands with a light punch inside.
Phol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moder can't find room to land a body shot as Phol controls the action. #T4##BC#
Moder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phol drops his hands momentarily and Moder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Phol misses with a wild body shot.
Moder looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Moder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phol.
Moder moves out of range of the strikes.
Moder just misses with a punch to the body.
Moder misses with a straight right.
Phol unleashes a big counter combination but Moder bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moder throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moder throws a body shot but no joy.
Phol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moder.
Phol closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moder swings for the body but Phol moves out of range.
Moder looks to land a right hand but Phol moved out of range.
Phol steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Moder.
A punch combination from Moder misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Moder dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Moder misses with a straight right.
Moder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phol takes a kick to the side of the head.
Moder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phol to score with a decent uppercut.
Phol misses with a body shot.
Moder thinks about countering with a body kick.
Moder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Moder counters with a quick kick to the body but Phol blocks it.
Moder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phol.
Moder ducks under a wild hook from Phol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol throws a looping overhand right but Moder ducks down to avoid it.
Moder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Moder.
Moder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phol thuds a left hand into Moder's body.
Moder pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Phol scores with the left hand. Moder knows he should have avoided that one.
Moder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phol lands a right hook to the body.
Moder misses with a hook. Phol ducked under it nicely.
Phol wants to counter the offense by Moder and move into the clinch position.
Moder misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Phol releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Moder throws a jab but it's blocked by Phol.
Moder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jan Moder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Phol misses.
Phol is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moder rather than just go for the knockout.
Moder throws a leg kick which misses Phol's front leg but catches the back leg as Phol tries to avoid it.
Good exchange - Moder coming out on top.
Moder throws a series of punches but Phol avoids them all with ease.
Phol works Moder's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Phol misses.
Phol fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phol looks to throw the jab but Moder is out of range. #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!
Moder tries to clinch but Phol is having none of it.
Phol connects with a body shot that sends Moder's belly button to the back.
Phol looks to score with a jab to the body but Moder is just out of range.
Phol throws a body punch but Moder moves out of range.
Jab by Moder.
Moder staying out of range there.
Phol looks to score with a jab to the body but Moder is just out of range.
Moder throws a hook to the side of Phol's head but Phol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phol cracks Moder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phol lands a jab to Moder's midsection.
Moder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phol.
Phol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moder.
Moder keeps Phol at a distance using the push kick.
Moder 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.
Jan Moder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Phol throws out a loose jab but Moder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol looks to score with a jab to the body but Moder is just out of range.
A left lands for Moder.
Moder lands an overhand right.
Phol moves away from the strike by Moder.
Moder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer Phol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phol throws a body shot but no joy.
Phol has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Moder does it's job there.
Moder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phol misses the jab.
Moder looks to score with a jab to the body but Phol is just out of range.
Phol appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Moder lands a nice looking body kick.
Moder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Phol misses with a wild combination.
Moder throws a lazy right hand but Phol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Moder.#CL2#
Phol drives through and clinches with Moder against the cage.
Moder misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Phol can't find room to land a body shot as Moder controls the action.
Phol misses with a body punch.
Moder lands a shoulder strike.
Moder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phol misses with a short punch on the inside.

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 Jan Moder.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moder, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GC 448: Takahashi VS Le Delma
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Phol as he connects with a hook.
Nolan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phol throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Phol gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phol working aggressively here.
Phol taking a breather.
Phol effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol has Nolan pressed against the cage, preventing Nolan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nolan is trying to break the clinch but Phol is controlling him.#T1#
Phol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phol keeps control of Nolan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Nolan.
Nolan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Phol to work.
Nolan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phol misses with some punches. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Phol tries a body shot but Nolan blocks it.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Phol working aggressively here. #BC#
Phol manages to break the clinch.
Phol bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the body from Phol misses
and Phol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.#CL#
Phol clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Phol doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Nolan breaks the clinch.
Phol throws a series of punches but Nolan avoids them all with ease.
Phol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nolan moves away.
Nolan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phol takes one to the chin there.
Phol slips a jab from Nolan.
Nolan avoids the body shot from Phol.
Phol throws a looping overhand right but Nolan ducks down to avoid it.
Phol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Phol has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nolan. #T4#
Phol leaning against his opponent.
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nolan can't break the clinch.
Phol working aggressively here.
Nolan tries a body shot but Phol blocks it.
Phol lands a right hand.
Phol lands an uppercut.
Phol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phol lands a nice uppercut.
Nolan blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nolan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phol swings for the body but Nolan moves out of range.
Phol is looking to wear down Nolan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Phol misses with a hook.
Phol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Phol closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Phol.
Nolan has had enough of the clinch but Phol keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nolan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phol.
Nolan blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Phol tries to work over Nolan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phol taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phol.
Nolan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nolan is trying to break the clinch but Phol is controlling him.
Phol tries to throw a body punch but Nolan avoids it by throwing Phol back against the cage.
Phol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nolan's elbow.
Phol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nolan can do to turn this around?
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Phol can't find room to land a body shot as Nolan controls the action. #T2#
Phol lands with a short shot to the head.
Phol tries to work over Nolan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer Phol has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Nolan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nolan is looking to break free of the clinch but Phol has double underhooks.
Phol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phol swings wildly with an uppercut but Nolan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nolan blocks an uppercut.
Phol has a couple of punches blocked by Nolan. #T3#
Phol working aggressively here.
A short left from Phol.
A body shot lands from Phol.
Phol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phol has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nolan.
Phol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nolan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phol prevents Nolan from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol.
Phol has a couple of punches blocked by Nolan. #T4#
Phol misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol.
Nolan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nolan blocks a body shot from Phol.
Nolan is trying to break the clinch but Phol has him pressed against the cage.
Phol misses with some punches.
Nolan letting Phol take a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phol tries to work over Nolan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nolan prevents a body shot from Phol.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol'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#
Nolan misses with an uppercut. Phol saw that one coming.
Phol throws a body punch but Nolan moves out of range.
Nolan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phol misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Nolan counters with a nice right hand that sends Phol toppling to the canvas! Phol scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nolan finish him?!
Phol tries to get into range but Nolan steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Phol! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Nolan scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Nolan!
After winning the bout, Jon Nolan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 444: Simmons VS Canada
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Tuttle wants to clinch.
Tuttle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Tuttle. #CUT2#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Phol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tuttle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phol manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Phol misses its intended target.
Tuttle throws a head kick but Phol moves out of range.
Phol swings for the body but Tuttle moves out of range.
Tuttle wants to clinch
and Phol counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuttle tries to clinch there but Phol circles away.
Phol swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tuttle counters with a one-two to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phol. Tuttle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phol defending well as Tuttle loads up on a big left hand.
Phol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phol avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1##CL2#
Tuttle rushes Phol and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tuttle works on Phol's body with a couple of short punches.
Phol'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.
Tuttle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phol's elbow.
Tuttle with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Phol manages to break the clinch.
Tuttle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phol.
Phol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tuttle tries to close the distance and clinch but Phol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phol wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Phol lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuttle looks to land a combination but Phol avoids it well.
Tuttle slips a straight right by Phol.
Tuttle closes the distance but Phol moves to the side
and Phol counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Tuttle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Phol, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Come on Phol - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tuttle trying to land knees to the body.
Tuttle misses with a punch to the body.
Phol lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tuttle or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuttle pushes off an throws an elbow but Phol leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Phol stalling against the cage.
Tuttle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phol is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Phol'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.
Tuttle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phol avoids it.
Tuttle struggles to land a body shot inside as Phol controls his hands.
Tuttle misses with an elbow over the top.
Tuttle tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Phol leaning against his opponent.
Phol avoiding damage as Tuttle throws knees to the body.
Phol presses Tuttle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tuttle backwards.
Phol stalling against the cage.
Tuttle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuttle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Phol.
Tuttle trying to land knees to the body.
Phol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phol blocks an elbow strike from Tuttle.
Tuttle trying to land knees to the body.
Phol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tuttles head.
Tuttle tries to throw a body punch but Phol avoids it by throwing Tuttle back against the cage.
Phol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tuttle backwards.
Tuttle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The referee calls for Phol to work.
Phol stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T4#
Tuttle digs a right hand into Phol's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phol's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Phol.
Tuttle throws a head punch that misses.
Tuttle trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phol.
Phol avoids a wild elbow strike from Tuttle.
Tuttle throws an elbow that misses.
Phol works on Tuttle's body with a couple of short punches.
Phol stalling against the cage.
Tuttle trying to land knees to the body.
Phol takes an elbow to the forehead.
Phol avoids a wild elbow strike from Tuttle.
Phol stalling the fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Phol.
Tuttle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tuttle misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Mfer Phol will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
That's time! Phol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Phol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuttle moves away.
Tuttle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Tuttle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Phol throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tuttle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phol swats away the attempt to clinch by Tuttle.
Phol lands a jab to the nose.
A cross from Phol lands.
Phol swats away the attempt to clinch by Tuttle.
Tom Tuttle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phol keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuttle avoids the body shot from Phol.
Tuttle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tuttle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phol connects with a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuttle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Phol has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Tuttle tries a body shot but Phol blocks it.
Phol leaning against his opponent.
Phol managing to block the knees to the body from Tuttle.
Tuttle throws an elbow that misses.
Tuttle misses with a body punch.
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tuttle tries a body shot but Phol blocks it.
Tuttle misses with a punch to the body.
Phol will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tuttle up against the cage.
Phol avoiding damage.
Phol stalls.
Phol blocks an elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Phol - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tuttle lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Tuttle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Phol.
Tuttle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tuttle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tuttle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phol slows down the pace here.
Phol takes an elbow to the forehead.
Phol displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tuttle up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mfer Phol.
Phol scores with a one two! Tuttle 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!#CL2#
Phol gets tackled into the cage by Tuttle. Tuttle maintains the clinch.
Phol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phol is pushing Tuttle up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tuttle tries a knee to the head but Phol blocks it. #T3#
Tuttle throws an elbow but it misses.
Tuttle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuttle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Phol is pushing Tuttle up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tuttle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuttle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Phol lands with a light punch inside.
Phol cracks Tuttle with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phol.
Phol stalling.
Phol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tuttle misses with some punches.
Tom Tuttle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Phol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phol avoiding damage as Tuttle throws knees to the body.
Tuttle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Tuttle throws an elbow but it misses.
Tuttle tries to work over Phol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phol taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Phol lands a body punch.
Tuttle is breathing heavily.
Phol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Phol.
Tuttle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Phol.
Tuttle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short left from Phol.
Phol pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Phol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Phol lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Tuttle has Phol up against the cage in a clinch.
Phol lands with a left to the head.
Tuttle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phol's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Phol.
Phol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phol lands a left hand.
Phol stalling against the cage.
A short right from Phol.
Tuttle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Phol lands with a right to the head.
Tuttle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short body shot lands from Phol as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phol slows down the pace here.
Phol digs a right hand into Tuttle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tuttle's gas tank.
Phol displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tuttle up against the cage.#T1#
Phol stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Phol for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Phol content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Phol gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The referee is keeping an eye on Phol - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mfer Phol.
Tuttle misses with a wild combination.
Tuttle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Phol counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Phol instigates a clinch.
Phol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tuttle backwards.
Phol scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Tuttle is rocked!
Phol is pushing Tuttle up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tuttle is still on wobbly legs! Can Phol finish him?
Phol lands a big right hand that drops Tuttle! The killer instinct kicks in and Phol finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Phol!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!
During a confident post fight interview, Mfer Phol thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WCF WNF 98: Woo vs Victor
Date: Mar 23, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Phol. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Drake misses.
Drake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Phol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phol ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Phol slips a jab from Drake.
Phol takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phol.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phol, as that shot connected.
Phol moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Phol thuds a left hand into Drake's body.
JD Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phol misses with a hook.
Drake throws a lazy uppercut
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drake slips a jab and a cross from Phol. #CL2#
Drake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Phol, pushing him back against the cage.
Drake misses with the head strike.
Drake misses with the head strike.
Phol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake working aggressively here.
Phol pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Phol lands an uppercut.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Phol.
Drake misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Phol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phol holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Drake.
Phol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Phol lands with a light punch inside.
Drake blocking some punches.
Drake trying to control the position but instead, Phol has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drake into the cage.
Drake misses with the head strike. #T2#
Phol displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drake up against the cage.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Phol.
Phol works on Drake's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Phol. #CUT#It looks like JD Drake has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake letting Phol take a breather here.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phol slowing the pace effectively.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Phol lands with a light punch inside.
Drake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phol blocking some punches.
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Phol.
Drake is looking to control Phol's arms but Phol gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drake has his back to the cage.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Phol takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Phol stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phol.
Phol is struggling to control the position.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake misses with the head strike.
Phol presses Drake against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Phol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drake bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phol's head.
Drake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phol takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Drake misses with a body shot. #CL#
Phol has closed the distance and engaged Drake in a clinch.
The referee calls for Phol to work.
Phol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phol.
Drake is trying to stall. #T4#
Phol dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Phol lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake blocks a body shot from Phol.
Come on Phol - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Phol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Phol will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Drake up against the cage.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
Phol blocks a body shot from Drake.
Drake takes a shot to the head.
Phol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Phol walks into a stiff left hand from Drake.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Phol loads up on a big right hand but Drake slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Drake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phol's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drake connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phol scrambles back to his feet.
Drake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Drake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Drake has time to react.
Drake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phol. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drake missing with a left hand there. Phol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phol takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot by Drake.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phol closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Phol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phol was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Phol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Drake walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Phol drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Drake swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Phol's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JD Drake!
After winning the bout, JD Drake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WCF WNF 94: Tzeng vs Horatius
Date: Feb 23, 2022

#R1#
Phol moves out of range of the strikes.
Phol throws a hook but Carvalho blocks it.
A jab from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho tries to close the distance and clinch but Phol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carvalho throws a jab but it's blocked by Phol.
Phol ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
Carvalho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carvalho misses with a double jab
and Phol counters with a left to the body.
Carvalho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phol.
Phol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Phol throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Carvalho misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho tries to bum rush Phol with a series of wild strikes but Phol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carvalho throws a nice looking combination but Phol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carvalho walks into a straight right hand from Phol.
No joy there for Phol, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carvalho counters with a left to the body.
Phol takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some wild striking there from Carvalho. #T1##CL#
Phol pushes Carvalho up against the cage in a clinch.
Carvalho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carvalho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carvalho tries to circle away but Phol has him pinned against the cage.
Phol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phol has Carvalho pressed against the cage, preventing Carvalho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Phol avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Phol - that landed with a thud.
Phol scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2##BC2#
Carvalho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jonas Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phol.
Phol throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Phol throws a body shot but no joy.
Carvalho swinging wildly here.
Phol dodges the punch combination from Carvalho.
Phol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Carvalho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phol circles away quickly and effectively.
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Phol.
Phol fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carvalho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a combination that misses
and Phol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phol misses the shot to the body.
Phol loads up on a big right hand but Carvalho slips the punch.#CL#
Phol has closed the distance and engaged Carvalho in a clinch.
Carvalho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Carvalho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carvalho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Phol.
Phol tries to work over Carvalho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Phol.
Carvalho is trying to break the clinch but Phol has him pressed against the cage.
Phol slowing the pace effectively.
Phol lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Phol.
A right hand to the body from Phol. #T4#
Carvalho is trying to break the clinch but Phol is controlling him.
Carvalho wants to get back to striking at distance but Phol won't allow it.
Phol lands with a right to the head.
I was talking to Phol's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Phol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Phol!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho misses with a double jab.
Phol misses with a straight left.
Phol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carvalho.
Phol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carvalho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carvalho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Carvalho.
Phol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carvalho.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Carvalho works over Phol's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Carvalho tries to bum rush Phol with a series of wild strikes but Phol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carvalho just misses with a punch to the body.
Phol has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Carvalho throws a nice looking combination but Phol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jonas Carvalho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phol misses with a looping left.
Mfer Phol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carvalho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carvalho throws a combination that misses
and Phol counters with a stiff right hand.
Phol misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Carvalho.
Carvalho fails to land with a series of punches.
Phol seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Carvalho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phol misses with a hook.
Carvalho throws a series of punches but Phol moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phol. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phol. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvalho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phol lands a nice shot that snaps Carvalho's head back.
Carvalho is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Phol.
Phol lands a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Carvalho slips a straight right by Phol.
Carvalho works Phol's body with a nice hook.
Phol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carvalho walks into a jab.
Nice shot lands for Phol.
Phol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phol went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Phol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carvalho moves away.
Carvalho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phol circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Phol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvalho was well out of range. Poor timing from Phol.
Phol misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carvalho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phol misses with a body shot.
Phol lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carvalho circles away quickly and effectively.
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho throws a looping overhand right but Phol ducks down to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phol swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range. #T2#
The fighters circling - Carvalho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phol misses with a double jab.
Phol looks to land a right hand but Carvalho moved out of range.
Phol scores with a nice head shot.
Carvalho staying out of range there.
Carvalho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carvalho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carvalho throws a nice looking combination but Phol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carvalho throws a right hand that Phol ducks under and follows up with a left that Phol also avoids with ease.
Phol lands with a good body shot.
Carvalho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phol.
Phol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carvalho throws a right hand that Phol ducks under and follows up with a left that Phol also avoids with ease.
Phol scores with a one two! Carvalho had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Carvalho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carvalho moves away.#T3#
Carvalho tries to bum rush Phol with a series of wild strikes but Phol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phol fails to land with a series of punches.
Phol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carvalho can do to turn this around?
Carvalho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phol cracks Carvalho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carvalho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phol lands with a nice combination. Carvalho backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Carvalho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Carvalho misses with a series of wild punches.
Phol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phol throws an overhand right that lands on Carvalho's shoulder, as Carvalho tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho blocks a jab.
Carvalho tries to clinch but Phol moves out of range.
Phol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phol misses with a body shot. #T4#
Phol scores with a shot to the body.
Phol misses with a body shot.
Carvalho swinging wildly here.
Carvalho throws a hook to the side of Phol's head but Phol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phol cracks a nice hook into Carvalho's ribs.
Carvalho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carvalho throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Phol clinches up against the cage.
Carvalho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Phol tries to work over Carvalho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carvalho wants to break free but Phol has control.
Carvalho wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol'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. 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 swing and a miss from Phol.
Carvalho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phol scores with a three punch combo!
Carvalho misses with a series of wild punches.
Phol lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Carvalho tries to bum rush Phol with a series of wild strikes but Phol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Carvalho throws a series of punches but Phol avoids them all with ease.
Phol was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carvalho tries to bum rush Phol with a series of wild strikes but Phol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvalho swinging wildly here.
Carvalho lands with a nice combination. Phol backs away looking to recover.
Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phol.
Good standup being displayed there by Carvalho as he connects with a hook.
Carvalho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carvalho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Carvalho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phol lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Phol lands a nice hook to Carvalho's body. Carvalho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carvalho misses with the combination.
Phol tries to bum rush Carvalho with a series of wild strikes but Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phol looks to land a combination but Carvalho avoids it well.
Carvalho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Carvalho misses with a few strikes there.
Carvalho blocks a jab.
Phol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvalho.
Phol throws a body shot but no joy.
Phol scores with a hook to the body. Carvalho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phol misses with a body shot.
Carvalho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phol looks to throw the jab but Carvalho is out of range.
Carvalho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phol counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phol looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Phol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Phol misses with a body shot.
Carvalho moves forwards but Phol connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phol.
Phol tries to bum rush Carvalho with a series of wild strikes but Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carvalho misses with a wild combination.
Carvalho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phol dodges the punch combination from Carvalho.
Phol throws a series of punches but Carvalho avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Carvalho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvalho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phol counters with a two punch combo.
Carvalho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carvalho.
Phol lands with a straight right. Carvalho didn't see that one coming.
Carvalho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvalho.#T3#
Carvalho misses with a looping right.
Phol throwing a counter right hand but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Phol misses with a wild body shot.
Phol looks to land a left hand but Carvalho moved out of range nicely.
Phol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carvalho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Carvalho misses.
Phol throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Phol rushes Carvalho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jonas Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phol has Carvalho pressed against the cage.
Carvalho is trying to push Phol away but Phol has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Carvalho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Phol.
Phol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phol just leaning against Carvalho, taking a breather.
Carvalho can't break the clinch.
Carvalho is trying to break free.
Phol lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Carvalho to his knees! Phol keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!
During a confident post fight interview, Mfer Phol thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WCF 109: Khabib vs Shabazz
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Nice jab there from Phol.
Phol lands a slapping body shot.
Koromos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phol.
Koromos throws a low kick but Phol moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Phol there.
Koromos throws a sloppy body shot
and Phol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phol swings widly with a right hand
and Koromos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koromos throws a poor cross that misses
and Phol counters with a nice uppercut.
Koromos throws a right hand that misses
and Phol makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice body punch from Phol.
Koromos swings for the body but Phol moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phol misses with a looping left.
Phol changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phol throws a nice looking combination but Koromos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phol walks forward, straight into a front kick from Koromos.
Phol throws a series of punches but Koromos moves out of range.
Phol looks to score with a jab to the body but Koromos is just out of range.
Phol misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Good work by Phol as he checks the leg kick.
Mfer Phol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koromos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phol manages to avoid it.
Koromos misses with a low kick.
Phol wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phol closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Phol has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Phol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koromos was well out of range. Poor timing from Phol.
Phol slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Phol.
Phol throws a nice looking combination but Koromos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koromos ducks right into an uppercut from Phol.
Phol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koromos.
Koromos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phol.
Phol is looking for the big counter here.
Phol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koromos slips under a jab from Phol.
Koromos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phol thuds a left hand into Koromos's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koromos throws a lazy right hand but Phol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Koromos throws a lazy right hand but Phol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phol ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left lands for Phol.
Phol connects with a body shot.
Phol looks to land a combination but Koromos avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Koromos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phol is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Koromos throws a jab when Phol was well out of range.
Phol scores with a decent looking hook.
Koromos is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Phol's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Phol thuds a left hand into Koromos's body.
Some wild striking there from Koromos.
Phol ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koromos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phol connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koromos scrambles back to his feet.
Phol swings for the body but Koromos moves out of range.
Koromos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phol is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Koromos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Phol lands an overhand right.#T3#
Koromos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Koromos throws a series of punches but Phol avoids them all with ease.
Koromos misses with a looping right.
Koromos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Phol finds it's way round the side to connect with Koromos's head.
Phol displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Koromos throws a chopping leg kick but Phol manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Phol doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koromos throws a body kick that misses
and Phol counters with a nice uppercut.
Phol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koromos manages to avoid it.
Koromos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koromos throws a right hand that misses
and Phol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phol with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koromos, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Phol scores with a shot to the body.
Phol throws a one two combo. #ROC2#Koromos is rocked!
Koromos misses with a hook. Phol ducked under it nicely.
Oh Koromos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koromos misses the shot to the body.
Phol closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Koromos! Phol dives in looking to finish! Koromos is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!
Mfer Phol thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WCF 104:Christmas Day Massacre
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phol paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phol misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phol is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Phol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Alexander Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phol tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phol keeps the fight on the outside.
Phol seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lee wants to clinch up but Phol keeps it at a distance.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Phol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Phol.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Phol! #CUT#It looks like Alexander Lee has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.#T1#
Lee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fighters circle, before Lee throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Phol's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Lee lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Alexander Lee!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CMMA 171 Dinapoli v O'Neill 2
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Donovan blocks a jab.
Donovan avoids the body shot from Phol.
Donovan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donovan misses with a body shot.
Phol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donovan misses with a body shot.
Donk. Donovan catches Phol right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donovan swings for the body but Phol moves out of range.
Donovan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phol was well out of range. Poor timing from Donovan.
Donovan digs a good body shot into Phol's ribs.
Donovan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Donovan throws a good cross that connects.
Donovan throws a body shot but no joy.
Donovan misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Phol.
Donovan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Donovan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phol was well out of range. Poor timing from Donovan.
Phol cracks Donovan with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Dan Donovan has been cut.
Phol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donovan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phol. #T2#
Donovan scores with a jab. Phol acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phol misses with a hook.
Phol takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donovan.
Phol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donovan just misses with a punch to the body.
Donovan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Phol rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donovan. Phol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phol is looking to counter punch.
Dan Donovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donovan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Donovan misses with a combination #CL#
and Phol moves into the clinch.#T3#
Phol tries to work over Donovan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phol misses with the head strike.
Donovan is trying to force a seperation but Phol has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Donovan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Donovan scores with a shot to the side of Phol's head.
Donovan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Donovan lands a nice uppercut.
Donovan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donovan swings wildly with an uppercut but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phol throws a head punch that misses.
Donovan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Phol misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Donovan tries to stall but Phol uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donovan.
Phol tries to work over Donovan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donovan lands with a short shot to the head.
Phol lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Donovan blocking some punches.
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!
Donovan is stalling here.
Donovan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Donovan trying to stall but Phol improves his position.
Phol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phol lands a body shot.
Donovan looks winded!
Phol tries to work over Donovan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phol tries to throw a body punch but Donovan avoids it by throwing Phol back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phol.
Donovan lands a nice shot to the body.
Phol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Donovan breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Donovan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Donovan misses with a series of wild punches.
Phol wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Donovan misses with the combination.
Donovan throws a body punch but Phol moves out of range.
Phol throwing a counter right hand but Donovan manages to avoid it.
Phol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donovan was well out of range. Poor timing from Phol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan cracks a nice hook into Phol's ribs.
Phol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donovan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phol takes a swing at Donovan's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Donovan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Donovan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phol throws out the jab.
Donovan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donovan misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
Donovan drops Phol with a beautiful combination! Phol stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Donovan is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Phol is rocked!#CUT2#Mfer Phol's cut is getting worse.
Phol circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Donovan. Phol falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Donovan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Donovan!
Dan Donovan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CMMA 162 Adils v Torvik
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Phol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donovan manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Donovan misses its target.
Donovan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donovan connects with a body shot that sends Phol's belly button to the back.
Phol looks to throw the jab but Donovan is out of range.
Donovan misses with the combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Donovan. #CUT#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donovan.
Donovan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phol was well out of range. Poor timing from Donovan.
Phol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Phol throws a hook but Donovan avoids it easily.
Donovan throws a body punch but Phol moves out of range.
Donovan slips a straight right by Phol.
Donovan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phol lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Donovan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Phol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donovan.
Donovan works Phol's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Donovan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phol moves away.
Phol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donovan.
Donovan thuds a left hand into Phol's body.
Donovan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Donovan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donovan misses with a series of wild punches.
Phol throws out a counter right but Donovan avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donovan. Phol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donovan misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phol! But no joy.
A punch combination from Donovan misses. #T3#
Donovan misses with a body shot
and Phol counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Dan Donovan has been cut.
Phol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donovan misses with a hook to the body
and Phol makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donovan. Phol does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Donovan misses.
Donovan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Donovan misses with a double jab.
Phol now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Phol misses with an uppercut. Donovan saw that one coming.
Donovan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donovan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Donovan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phol was well out of range. Poor timing from Donovan.
Donovan takes a swing at Phol's ribcage but misses.
Phol appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Donovan misses with a body punch
and Phol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donovan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dan Donovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donovan ducks under a wild hook from Phol.
Donovan misses with a series of wild punches.
Donovan jabs at Phol's body.
Donovan takes a swing at Phol's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Donovan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Donovan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phol counters with a nice uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Phol might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Donovan has got the better of the exchanges.
Donovan misses with a jab to the body
and Phol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phol 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.
Donovan just misses with a punch to the body.
Phol is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Donovan with a body shot.
Donovan throws a body punch but Phol moves out of range.
Donovan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Phol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donovan lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the body from Donovan misses
letting Phol counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Dan Donovan's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan scores with a hook to the body. Phol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donovan just misses with a punch to the body.
Phol misses with a combination
and Donovan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Phol scores with a punch to the head.
Donovan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donovan throws a series of punches but Phol moves out of range.
Phol throws a hook but Donovan avoids it easily.
Donovan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donovan misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Phol counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol.
Phol misses with a punch to the body.
Donovan misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Phol has a couple of punches blocked by Donovan.
Phol blocking some punches.
Donovan has had enough of the clinch but Phol keeps him there for the moment.
Phol has a couple of punches blocked by Donovan.
Phol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donovan misses with some punches.
A short left from Donovan.
Phol scores with a shot to the side of Donovan's head. #CUT2#Dan Donovan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Donovan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donovan misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Donovan. #CUT#That has opened up Mfer Phol's cut even more.#CL2#
Phol has managed to clinch.
Donovan lands a left hand.
Phol working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Donovan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phol misses with a hook
and Donovan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Donovan just misses with a punch to the body.
Phol throws an off balance right hand
and Donovan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Donovan looks to score with a jab to the body but Phol is just out of range.
Phol throws out a counter right but Donovan avoids it with no problem.
Dan Donovan is winning the standup battle so far.
Phol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donovan is looking to wear down Phol with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Phol takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donovan was well out of range. Poor timing from Phol.
Donovan fails to land with a series of punches.
Donovan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Phol counters with a nice uppercut.
Donovan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phol throws out a counter right but Donovan avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Donovan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phol throws out the jab.
Donovan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donovan sets himself, and Phol steps forward looking for the clinch! Donovan avoids it this time.
Phol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phol misses with a right hand
and Donovan counters with a nice body shot.
Phol is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Phol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donovan.
Donovan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phol can do to turn this around?
Donovan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donovan lands with a nice body punch.
Donovan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donovan avoids the body shot from Phol.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Donovan dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Donovan scores with a jab.
Donovan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donovan dips to his left and cracks Phol with an uppercut!
Donovan stuns Phol with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donovan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phol manages to avoid it.
Donovan swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Donovan drops Phol with a beautiful combination! Phol stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Donovan is looking for the KO!#T1#
Phol misses with an uppercut.
Donovan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Phol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phol throws an overhand right that lands on Donovan's shoulder, as Donovan tries to avoid the shot.
Phol misses with a right hand
and Donovan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donovan lands with a big right hook that stumbles Phol - he's out on his feet here! Donovan follows up with another monster hook that separates Phol from consciousness! Phol falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Donovan stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Donovan!
Dan Donovan 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: The Island Season 12, 265+ lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 24, 2021

#R1#
Phol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Giantslayer with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Phol counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Dwalin Giantslayer has been cut.#TD2#
Giantslayer scores with a takedown into Phol's guard.
Phol has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Phol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Giantslayer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Phol trying to keep a closed guard but Giantslayer is proving a slippery customer.
Giantslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giantslayer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Phol controls Giantslayer momentarily but Giantslayer frees himself. #T1#
Giantslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Giantslayer dives in for a single leg takedown but Phol sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Giantslayer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Phol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer Phol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwalin Giantslayer.#TD2#
Giantslayer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Giantslayer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Giantslayer laying and praying for a moment but Phol takes advantage and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giantslayer not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Phol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giantslayer is trying to control the action in half guard but Phol is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Phol knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Giantslayer on the ground.
Giantslayer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Giantslayer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Phol on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Phol tries to get out of the position.
Giantslayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Giantslayer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Giantslayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phol defending well though.
Phol is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Giantslayer connects with a nice short shot to Phol's temple. #T3#
Phol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Giantslayer.
Giantslayer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Phol's head.
Giantslayer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Giantslayer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Phol takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT2#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Giantslayer lands a big shot there that rocks Phol but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Phol is squirming around, avoiding Giantslayer's attempts to control the action.
Giantslayer lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Oooh a big shot lands for Giantslayer! Phol is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dwalin Giantslayer!

Event: The Island Season 12, 265+ lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1##CL#
Phol takes the fight into the clinch.
Nagasaki working hard to break the clinch.
Nagasaki is trying to break free.#BC2#
Nagasaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Phol clinches with his opponent.
Nagasaki is trying to break the clinch but Phol has him pressed against the cage.
Phol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nagasaki has had enough of the clinch but Phol keeps him there for the moment.
Phol lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phol.
Nagasaki trying to control the position but instead, Phol has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nagasaki into the cage.
Nagasaki tries to work over Phol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol avoiding damage.
Phol lands a shoulder strike.
Phol lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nagasaki or not.
Nagasaki looks winded!
Phol has Nagasaki pressed against the cage.
Phol works on Nagasaki's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
A bit of stalling here from Phol.
Phol lands a body punch.
Phol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Phol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Phol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phol'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.
Phol works on Nagasaki's body with a couple of short punches.
Phol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Phol lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phol scores with a shot to the side of Nagasaki's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phol.
Phol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phol taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Phol digs a right hand underneath Nagasaki's ribcage. Nagasaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phol definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phol holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Phol lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Phol is leaning against Nagasaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Phol stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Phol has Nagasaki pressed against the cage.
Phol is working Nagasaki over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phol lands a shoulder strike.
Phol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phol leaning his opponent against the cage.
Phol content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Phol cracks Nagasaki with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Phol.
Phol is leaning against Nagasaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Phol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nagasakis head. #T3#
Phol digs a right hand into Nagasaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nagasaki's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Phol.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Phol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#It looks like Hiroshima Nagasaki has been cut.
Phol is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Phol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Phol lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nagasaki.
Phol stalls.
Phol lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Phol.
Phol lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Nagasaki is rocked!
Phol creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nagasaki's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nagasaki drops to his knees and Phol pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!

Event: The Island Season 12, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Squalli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phol.
Phol connects with a body shot.
Phol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phol swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Squalli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Squalli staying out of range there.
Phol misses with an uppercut. Squalli saw that one coming.
Phol throws a hook but Squalli blocks it.
Squalli blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Squalli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol throws the left hand but Squalli avoids the punch easily.
Squalli misses with a hook. Phol ducked under it nicely.
Squalli tries to clinch there but Phol circles away.
Phol definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phol lands with a hook. Squalli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phol slips a jab and a cross from Squalli.
Squalli moves to clinch but Phol breaks away
and Phol counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Squalli throws the left hand but Phol avoids the punch easily.
Phol was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Squalli. Those never looked like landing.
Squalli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phol counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Squalli gets tackled into the cage by Phol. Phol maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phol.
Squalli being controlled against the cage.
Phol lands a nice uppercut.
Squalli looks winded!
Phol is struggling to control the position.
Phol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phol scores with a shoulder strike.
Phol lands a hook that snaps the head of Squalli backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Phol. #T2#
Phol lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phol lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Squalli is rocked!
Phol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Squallis head.
Squalli is still on wobbly legs! Can Phol finish him?
Phol lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Squalli to his knees! Phol keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!

Event: IXF LVI
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
A big right from Phol misses.
Phol gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Light Year walks into a straight right hand from Phol.
Phol avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phol is looking for a counter combo.
Phol definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Light Year or perhaps it was just good defense by Phol, which made it look bad.
Light Year staying out of range there.
Phol swats away the attempt to clinch by Light Year .
Light Year defending well as Phol loads up on a big left hand.
Phol moves away from the strike by Light Year .
No joy there for Light Year , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Light Year ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Light Year swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phol throws a hook but Light Year blocks it.
Light Year uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phol.
Phol slips a jab and a cross from Light Year .
Phol is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Light Year 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Light Year rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Light Year 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.
Light Year doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Light Year takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Light Year shoots in but Phol avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Phol throws an overhand right that lands on Light Year 's shoulder, as Light Year tries to avoid the shot.
Light Year tries to bum rush Phol with a series of wild strikes but Phol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Light Year tries to clinch there but Phol circles away.
Phol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Light Year walks into a stiff left hand from Phol.
Phol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Phol.
Light Year misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Phol counters with a nice right hand that sends Light Year toppling to the canvas! Light Year scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Phol finish him?!#ROC#Light Year is rocked!
Mfer Phol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Light Year .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Light Year tries to clinch there but Phol circles away.
Phol drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Light Year right on the button. Light Year goes down! Phol follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Phol gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!

Event: IXF XLVI
Date: Jul 14, 2021

#R1#
Kiely connects with a single shot there.
Phol definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kiely scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Phol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phol throws out a loose jab but Kiely uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Kiely was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Phol.
Phol misses with a hook.
As Phol backs off Kiely throws a huge counter combo but Phol manages to avoid it all.
Phol cracks Kiely with a good jab.
Kiely looks to land a combination but Phol avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Kiely throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice combination there by Kiely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiely rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phol throws a hook but Kiely blocks it.
Kiely is looking for the big counter here.
Phol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Kiely was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phol misses with an uppercut. Kiely saw that one coming.
Kiely misses with a hook. Phol ducked under it nicely.
Phol throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiely.
Phol tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kiely manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kiely moves away from the strike by Phol.
Kiely is looking for the big counter here.
Kiely misses with the combination. #T1#
Phol scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phol is looking to clinch but Kiely is avoiding it.
Kiely swinging wildly here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kiely's jab looks to have found its range, popping Phol under the eye.
Phol slips a jab and a cross from Kiely.
Phol scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kiely darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phol tries to clinch up but Kiely circles away and keeps his distance.
Phol lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Phol.
Phol swings for the body but Kiely moves out of range.
Phol misses with a straight left.
Phol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiely.
Kiely throws a hook but Phol avoids it easily.
Phol ducks under a wild hook from Kiely.
It looked like Phol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phol ducks right into an uppercut from Kiely. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiely bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phol's head backwards.
Phol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phol slips a jab from Kiely.
Kiely throws a right and a left that Phol avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Phol misses its intended target.
Kiely blocks a jab.
Phol misses with a straight right.
Kiely jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiely.
As Kiely tries to get set, Phol tries to push him back and clinch up but Kiely manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Phol closes the distance and clinches.
Kiely swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phol lands a body punch.
Phol lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiely.
A body shot lands from Phol.
Kiely looks winded!
Phol lands an uppercut.
Phol lands with a right to the head.
Phol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kiely backwards. #T3#
A body shot lands from Phol.
Phol lands an uppercut.
Phol lands an uppercut.#ROC#Kiely is rocked!
Phol throws a big uppercut that drops Kiely! More strikes from Phol and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kiely lies dazed against the cage as Phol celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!

Event: IXF XLII
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Vargas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phol scores with a hook to the body. Vargas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice cross by Phol.#CUT2#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vargas tries a body shot but Phol blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Vargas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phol.
Vargas lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Phol tries a body shot but Vargas blocks it.
Vargas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phols head.
Vargas lands with a right to the head.
Phol tries to throw a body punch but Vargas avoids it by throwing Phol back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vargas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vargas.
Phol will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vargas up against the cage.
Vargas lands a nice uppercut.
Vargas doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Phol can't find room to land a body shot as Vargas controls the action.
Vargas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phol misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Phol.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Vargas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Vargas.
Vargas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Vargas.
Phol tries to throw a body punch but Vargas avoids it by throwing Phol back against the cage.
Vargas lands a body punch.
Phol looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vargas.
Vargas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Phol.
Phol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Vargas on the inside.
Phol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vargas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
A short right from Vargas on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Vargas.
Vargas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Vargas.
Vargas has a couple of punches blocked by Phol.
Phol tries to work over Vargas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vargas scores with a shot to the side of Phol's head.
Phol misses with the head strike.
Vargas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vargas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Vargas. #ROC#Phol is rocked!
Vargas has a couple of punches blocked by Phol.
Vargas blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Vargas.
Vargas creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Phol's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Phol drops to his knees and Vargas pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Vargas!
Arturo Vargas retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: IXF XXXVI
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1#
Kong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phol.
Kong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Kong - just one landing.
A punch combination from Kong misses.
Phol looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kong - that will leave a mark!
Kong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phol throws out the jab.
Kong throws a series of punches but Phol moves out of range.
Kong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kong takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Kreflo Kong has been cut.#CL2#
Phol fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kong, pushing him back against the cage.
Phol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Phol lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phol 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!
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Phol.
Phol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
A right hand to the body from Phol.
Kong is breathing heavily.
A short left from Phol.
Phol lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phol lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Kong is rocked!
Phol leaning his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Phol scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Kong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Phol pushes Kong against the cage. Phol is working some dirty boxing. Phol pushes off with a quick right hook! Kong goes down! Kong tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Phol moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!

Event: IXF XXXIII
Date: Jun 06, 2021

#R1#
Vieira blocks a jab.#CL#
Phol takes the fight into the clinch.
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phol misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Vieira.
Phol takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Phol misses with some punches.
Vieira blocks a body shot from Phol.
Vieira lands an elbow that stopped Phol in his tracks for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Phol. #BC2#
Vieira manages to break the clinch.
Vieira throws a body punch but Phol moves out of range.
Phol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vieira.
A jab lands there for Phol.
A big right from Phol misses.
Vieira throws a lazy uppercut
and Phol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira swings for the body but Phol moves out of range.
Vieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Phol misses the target.
Vieira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Phol pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Phol instigates a clinch.
Vieira misses with some punches. #BC2#
Vieira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vieira throws a shot from downtown. Phol moves away and avoids it.
Vieira just misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vieira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been told by Phol's head coaches at Hardcore Island MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Phol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vieira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phol throws a shot from downtown. Vieira moves away and avoids it.
Phol slips a jab from Vieira.
Phol wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Phol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vieira blocks a jab.
Vieira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phol.
Phol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vieira.
Phol lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vieira. Phol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vieira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Phol rather than just go for the knockout.
Phol fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Phol.
Phol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phol scores with a jab. Vieira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phol defending well as Vieira loads up on a big left hand.
Phol moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vieira throws a hook but Phol avoids it easily.
Vieira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phol wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mfer Phol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira throws a lazy right hand but Phol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vieira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Phol misses the target.
Phol misses with a looping left.#T3#
Vieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vieira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vieira swings for the body but Phol moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Phol misses the target.
Vieira throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Vieira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vieira connects with a body shot.
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Phol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phol is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vieira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phol counters with a series of strikes. Vieira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Phol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vieira counters with a nice body shot.
Vieira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phol manages to avoid it.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phol.
Vieira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phol.
Vieira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vieira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phol.
Vieira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vieira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phol misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Vieira to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phol clobbers Vieira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Phol drives through and clinches with Vieira against the cage.
Phol prevents a body shot from Vieira.
A right hook to the body lands for Vieira.
Phol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vieira looks winded!
Vieira tries to work over Phol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vieira lands with a light punch inside.
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Phol controls his hands.
Vieira can't break the clinch.
Vieira blocks a body shot from Phol.
Vieira has had enough of the clinch but Phol keeps him there for the moment.
Phol misses with some punches. #BC2#
Vieira breaks from the clinch.
Vieira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phol just misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira is looking for the big counter here.
Phol avoids the body shot from Vieira.
Phol scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vieira in his tracks.
Phol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vieira.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vieira staying out of range there.
Phol throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.
Phol misses with a straight right.
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Phol is just out of range.
Phol connects with the punch.
Phol has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Phol looks to land a right hand but Vieira moved out of range.#CL#
Phol darts in and clinches Vieira up against the cage.
Phol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phol is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vieira is keeping busy.
Vieira misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Phol.
Mfer Phol has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phol lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phol misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Vieira breaks the clinch.
Phol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vieira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Vieira looks to land a combination but Phol avoids it well. #CL#
Vieira gets tackled into the cage by Phol. Phol maintains the clinch.
Phol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieira's elbow.
Vieira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vieira lands an elbow inside.
A bit of stalling here from Vieira.
Phol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieira's elbow.
Phol is leaning against Vieira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
Vieira takes a shot to the head.
Phol effectively controlling the action here.
Phol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
A short right from Phol.
Phol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Phol.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phol.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phol.
Phol has a couple of punches blocked by Vieira.
A short right from Phol on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Phol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phol stalling in the clinch.
Vieira takes a shot to the head.
Phol just leaning against Vieira, taking a breather. #BC2#
Vieira manages to break the clinch.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phol.
Phol getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vieira looks to land a left hand but Phol moved out of range nicely.
Vieira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phol moves away.
Phol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vieira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vieira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer Phol is winning the standup battle so far.
Vieira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vieira just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Phol misses. #T3#
Phol throws a lazy right hand but Vieira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phol misses with a hook. Vieira ducked under it nicely.
Vieira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phol swings widly with a right hand
and Vieira counters with a series of strikes. Phol will be more careful next time no doubt.
Phol looks to land a left hand but Vieira moved out of range nicely.
Vieira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Phol. Beautiful body shot.
Vieira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Phol.
Phol works over Vieira's head and body with a nice combination.
Phol lands a jab to the head.
Phol scores with a hook.
Phol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phol throws a shot from downtown. Vieira moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Vieira does no damage.
Vieira misses with a body shot. #T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vieira is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vieira lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Vieira.
Vieira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phol can't find room to land a body shot as Vieira controls the action.
Phol is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Phol swings wildly with an uppercut but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieira is trying to break the clinch but Phol has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Vieira breaks the clinch. #CL#
Phol drives through and clinches with Vieira against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Phol.
Vieira working hard to break the clinch.
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Phol controls his hands.
Vieira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phol holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Phol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol'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#
Vieira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Phol misses with an uppercut
and Vieira counters with a left to the body.
Phol doesn't manage to clinch there - Vieira circles away.
Vieira digs a good body shot into Phol's ribs.
Phol misses the jab.
Phol tries to clinch up but Vieira circles away and keeps his distance.
Phol throws a right hand that misses
letting Vieira counter with a right hand.
Phol tests Vieira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phol connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phol.
Some wild striking there from Phol.
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vieira. #T1#
Phol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vieira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vieira moves away from the strike by Phol.
The fighters circling - Vieira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phol misses with a hook
and Vieira counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Phol moves into the clinch.
Phol blocks a body shot from Vieira. #BC2#
Vieira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phol throws a sloppy body shot
and Vieira counters with a nice body shot.
Vieira misses with a series of wild punches.
Phol misses with a looping right.
Vieira walks into a jab.
Vieira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Phol scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vieira in his tracks. #T2#
Vieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phol throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phol looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieira is just out of range.
Vieira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phol.
Vieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Phol misses.
Vieira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vieira ducks right into an uppercut from Phol.
Phol cracks Vieira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phol lands a slapping body shot.
Vieira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vieira moves out of range as Phol strikes.
A jab lands there for Phol.
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Vieira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phol throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Phol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Vieira misses with a straight left.
Phol seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Phol misses with a straight left.
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vieira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phol dodges the punch combination from Vieira.
Vieira throws a series of punches but Phol avoids them all with ease.
Phol is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Phol 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.
Phol lands a jab.
Phol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira.
Vieira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vieira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Phol throws a jab but it's blocked by Vieira.
Phol throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Phol.#CL#
Phol takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phol throws a head punch that misses.
Vieira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vieira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Phol scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phol is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vieira working aggressively here. #BC2#
Vieira breaks from the clinch.
Vieira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phol throws out the jab.
Phol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vieira.
Jorlan Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phol scores with a hook to the body. Vieira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mfer Phol showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phol 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mfer Phol!

Event: IXF XXVII
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Phol looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Turner throws a head kick but Phol moves out of range.
Turner lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Turner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Phol misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Phol closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phol.
Phol throws a head punch that misses.
Turner tries to circle away but Phol has him pinned against the cage.
Turner wants to break free but Phol has control.
Turner wants to break free but Phol has control.
A short uppercut from Phol.
A nice left hand lands by Phol.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Phol is controlling him.
Phol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Phol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turners head. #T1#
Phol lands a left hand.
A short left from Phol. #CUT#It looks like Zeus Turner has been cut.
Turner looks winded!
Phol pushes Turner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phol.
Phol stalling.
Phol pushes Turner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phol lands a body shot.
Phol lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Turner is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Phol finish him?
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phol working aggressively here.
Phol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phol misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phol throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Phol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phol definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner seems to have recovered his senses.
Phol is leaning against Turner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Phol throws a big uppercut that drops Turner! More strikes from Phol and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Turner lies dazed against the cage as Phol celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!

Event: IXF XXII
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Phol has Vargas up against the cage in a clinch.
Vargas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vargas takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
Phol looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vargas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vargas can't find room to land a body shot as Phol controls the action.
Vargas lands a body punch.
Phol looks winded!
Vargas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phol looking to slow down the pace here.
Vargas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phol blocks a body shot from Vargas.
Vargas digs a right hand into Phol's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phol's gas tank.
Vargas works on Phol's body with a couple of short punches.
Vargas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Vargas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vargas misses with the combination.
Vargas lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Vargas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vargas.#T1#
Vargas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD#
Vargas cracks Phol with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Phol looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vargas finish him?
Vargas throws a jab but it's blocked by Phol.
OH! Phol has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Vargas smells blood and charges in for the finish! Vargas unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Phol sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arturo Vargas!

Event: IXF XIV
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Blank loads up on a big right hand but Phol slips the punch.
No joy there for Phol, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mfer Phol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blank let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Phol connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Frank Blank has been cut.
Blank scores with a decent looking hook.
Blank lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Phol backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Blank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phol dips to his left and cracks Blank with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Phol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blank throws a front kick aimed at Phol's knee but Phol avoids it well.
Phol with a nice cross.
We've been told by Phol's head coaches at Island Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blank needs to keep his hands up - Phol had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#That has opened up Frank Blank's cut even more.#T1##CL#
Phol moves into the clinch.
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Blank.
We've been informed that Blank has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#KD#
Phol drops Blank onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Blank is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A right hook to the body lands for Phol.
Blank looks winded!
Phol lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Blank is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Frank Blank's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Phol pushes Blank against the cage. Phol is working some dirty boxing. Phol pushes off with a quick right hook! Blank goes down! Blank tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Phol moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!

Event: IXF IX
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Phol gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.#CL2#
Phol takes the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Phol.
Nigganou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nigganou fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nigganou is trying to pull guard but Phol turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nigganou changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Phol fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francis Nigganou. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Phol clinches. #TD#
Nigganou manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nigganou being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Nigganou is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Phol is controlling him.
Phol sitting in guard here, content to control.
Phol stands and throws Nigganou's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Phol controlling the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2#
Phol stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nigganou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phol.
Nigganou swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Phol.
Phol wants to clinch.
It looked like Nigganou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phol looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Phol. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phol.#CL2#
Phol moves into the clinch successfully.
Phol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nigganou backwards.
A short left from Phol.
Nigganou has had enough of the clinch but Phol keeps him there for the moment.
Nigganou tries to pull guard but Phol forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nigganou changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Phol fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Phol swings for the body but Nigganou moves out of range.
Nigganou has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nigganou there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Nigganou tries to keep at a distance but Phol has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nigganou fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Phol gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nigganou.
Nigganou is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Phol to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Phol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nigganous head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nigganou takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Phol on the inside.
Phol lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Phol - that landed with a thud.
Nigganou is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Phol as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Phol scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phol lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Phol.
Phol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nigganou backwards.
Phol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Nigganou is rocked!
Phol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Nigganou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Phol on the inside.
Phol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nigganou backwards. #KD2#
Phol drops Nigganou onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nigganou is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Phol lands a big right hand that drops Nigganou! The killer instinct kicks in and Phol finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Phol!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!

Event: TFN 002
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Miller shoots for a takedown but Phol saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Phol closes the distance and pushes Miller back into the cage.
Phol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Phol lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phol lands with a light punch inside.
Phol swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phol lands a left hand.
Phol taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Phol leaning against his opponent.
Phol stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Miller tries for a takedown but Phol manages to get underhooks.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Phol lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Miller is rocked!
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phol digs a right hand underneath Miller's ribcage. Miller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phol swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Miller's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Miller drops to his knees and Phol pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!

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