Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 180
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Knuckles misses with a series of wild punches.
Spicoli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knuckles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Hard Knuckles has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knuckles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Knuckles clinches up against the cage.
Spicoli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Still in the clinch, Spicoli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spicoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knuckles's elbow.
Spicoli can't find room to land a body shot as Knuckles controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knuckles stalling the fight.
Knuckles blocks an uppercut.
Knuckles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Spicoli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spicoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spicoli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knuckles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spicoli misses with some punches. #BC#
Spicoli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Knuckles clinches up with Spicoli and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Spicoli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spicoli.
Spicoli is trying to break free.
Knuckles is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knuckles'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.
A head punch on the inside from Spicoli fails to land. #T2#
Knuckles blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Spicoli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Spicoli tries to sprawl but Knuckles drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knuckles sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Knuckles works his way into full mount!
Spicoli is looking to improve his position but Knuckles isn't that keen on the idea.
Knuckles controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Spicoli is squirming around, avoiding Knuckles's attempts to control the action.
Spicoli regains half guard.
Spicoli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knuckles.
Knuckles wants to pass to mount but Spicoli is defending the position.
Knuckles looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Knuckles is looking to stall here but Spicoli recovers full guard.
Knuckles wants to pass the guard but Spicoli is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spicoli wants to sweep here but Knuckles controlling him for the moment.
Spicoli is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knuckles trying to control but Spicoli is working from the bottom.
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 Jeff Spicoli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hard Knuckles's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Knuckles misses with a takedown attempt
and Spicoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knuckles is looking to clinch but Spicoli is avoiding it.
Spicoli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spicoli throws the left hand but Knuckles avoids the punch easily.
Spicoli sizes up Knuckles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knuckles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Spicoli counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knuckles is defended easily by Spicoli.
Knuckles tries to work over Spicoli's front leg with a kick but Spicoli checks it.
Spicoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckles throws out a counter right but Spicoli avoids it with no problem.
Spicoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knuckles can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicoli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knuckles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spicoli swivels and escapes.
Jeff Spicoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hard Knuckles.
Spicoli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knuckles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knuckles takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knuckles misses with the combination.
Hard Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt.
Knuckles tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and Spicoli counters with a head kick that drops Knuckles to the mat! Knuckles scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Knuckles closes the distance but Spicoli moves to the side #KD#
and Spicoli counters with a crisp one two that drops Knuckles! Spicoli thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Knuckles to his feet! Knuckles is in big trouble!
Knuckles ducks under a wild hook from Spicoli.
Spicoli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knuckles shoots in for a double leg but Spicoli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Knuckles moves away from the strike by Spicoli.
Jeff Spicoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knuckles throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spicoli's head.
Spicoli lands with a kick to the temple. Knuckles shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Knuckles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knuckles connects with a body shot that sends Spicoli's belly button to the back.
Spicoli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hard Knuckles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knuckles scores with a nice right hand.
Knuckles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#That has opened up Hard Knuckles's cut even more.
Knuckles moves in looking to clinch but Spicoli pushes him off.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but Spicoli shows good takedown defense.
A quick step to the side and Spicoli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Knuckles avoids a kick to the body.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spicoli sprawls well. Spicoli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knuckles gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeff Spicoli is winning the standup battle so far.
Knuckles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spicoli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knuckles somewhat.
Spicoli is looking to counter punch.
Spicoli avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Spicoli misses the target.
Spicoli lands a nice shot to the body.
Knuckles throws a body punch but Spicoli moves out of range.
Knuckles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spicoli swivels and escapes.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Knuckles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spicoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
A big left from Spicoli misses. #TD2#
Knuckles shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spicoli manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Spicoli is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!#BC#
Spicoli breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Knuckles takes the fight into the clinch.
Spicoli working aggressively here.
Spicoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spicoli blocks a body shot from Knuckles.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knuckles.
Spicoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Knuckles controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Spicoli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hard Knuckles's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Knuckles misses with a lunging right hand
and Spicoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spicoli swats away the attempt to clinch by Knuckles.#CL#
Spicoli clinches.
Spicoli misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles looking to stall. #BC2#
Knuckles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knuckles lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicoli misses with a looping right.
Spicoli fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Spicoli does no damage.
Spicoli sets himself, and Knuckles steps forward looking for the clinch! Spicoli avoids it this time.
Spicoli misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Spicoli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knuckles throws a big shot that misses.
Spicoli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knuckles misses with a looping right.
Spicoli misses with a hook.
Knuckles loads up on a big right hand but Spicoli slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Knuckles checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spicoli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spicoli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spicoli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but Spicoli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knuckles tries to clinch but Spicoli moves out of range.
Spicoli leaves Knuckles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jeff Spicoli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Knuckles doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spicoli counters with a nice body shot.
Jeff Spicoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hard Knuckles.
Knuckles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knuckles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spicoli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knuckles changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spicoli pushes Knuckles away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spicoli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spicoli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knuckles misses with a jab to the body
and Knuckles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knuckles misses with a wild body shot.
Spicoli moves out of range as Knuckles strikes.
Spicoli misses with a straight left.
Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spicoli.#T3#
Knuckles throws a right and a left that Spicoli avoids nicely.
Spicoli throws a big counter combination but Knuckles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knuckles tries for a takedown but Spicoli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hard Knuckles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spicoli avoids the body shot from Knuckles.
Spicoli appears to be looking for a big counter.
Spicoli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knuckles.
Spicoli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spicoli scores with a sloppy right hand. Knuckles should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Knuckles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spicoli scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick misses from Spicoli.
Knuckles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knuckles wants to clinch.
Spicoli lands with an uppercut that bounces Knuckles off the cage and back into range.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Spicoli. That's going to slow Knuckles down.
Knuckles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spicoli connects with a body shot that sends Knuckles's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles walks into a jab.
Spicoli lands with a hook. Knuckles tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spicoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Spicoli coming out on top.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Spicoli.
Spicoli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knuckles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knuckles misses with a shot to the body
and Spicoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spicoli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Spicoli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spicoli, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RISE 167
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knuckles shoots in and drives through. Carioni sprawls well.
Carioni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni's corner calls for a 1-2. Carioni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Hard Knuckles has been cut.
Carioni connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Carioni gets caught flat footed, as Knuckles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knuckles preventing the sweep.
Knuckles forces his way into half guard.#SU2#
Knuckles escapes and gets back to his feet.
Knuckles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carioni avoids it really well and circles away.
Carioni throwing a counter right hand but Knuckles manages to avoid it.
Knuckles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carioni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knuckles somewhat.
Rodrigo Carioni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hard Knuckles.#T1#
Knuckles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good exchange - Carioni coming out on top.
Carioni's corner calls for a 1-2. Carioni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carioni loads up on a big right hand but Knuckles slips the punch.
Knuckles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carioni.
Knuckles misses with a takedown attempt
and Carioni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carioni connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Hard Knuckles's cut even more.
A combination from Carioni does no damage.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carioni but Carioni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carioni.#T2#
Carioni misses with a hook.
We've been told by Carioni's head coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carioni misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carioni misses with a looping left.
Knuckles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.
Carioni misses with an uppercut
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
Carioni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knuckles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carioni pinned against the cage. Carioni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodrigo Carioni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carioni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carioni scores with a hook to the body. Knuckles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knuckles staying out of range there.#T3#
Carioni catches Knuckles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice straight punches there by Carioni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carioni.
Carioni throws an overhand right that lands on Knuckles's shoulder, as Knuckles tries to avoid the shot.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a stiff right hand.
Knuckles shoots in and drives through. Carioni sprawls well.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Knuckles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carioni avoids it really well and circles away.
Carioni stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carioni wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice body punch from Knuckles.
Knuckles defending well as Carioni loads up on a big left hand.
Carioni throws a good cross that connects.
Knuckles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knuckles steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Carioni.#T4#
Carioni throws a jab but it's blocked by Knuckles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knuckles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carioni throws a shot from downtown. Knuckles moves away and avoids it.
Knuckles wants to counter with a clinch but Carioni pushes him away.
Carioni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carioni just misses with a punch to the body.
Carioni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#The cut above Hard Knuckles's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Carioni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knuckles momentarily.
Carioni cracks a nice hook into Knuckles's ribs.
Knuckles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carioni.
Knuckles feints the counter takedown.
Knuckles shoots and misses
and Carioni counters with a right hand to the body.
Knuckles looks winded!
Knuckles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carioni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knuckles scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#Hard Knuckles's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Carioni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knuckles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Carioni dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Carioni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Knuckles rushes Carioni and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Carioni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knuckles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carioni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carioni but Carioni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carioni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knuckles.
Rodrigo Carioni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hard Knuckles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Carioni misses its intended target.
Carioni throws a looping overhand right but Knuckles ducks down to avoid it.
Carioni swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
Carioni leaves Knuckles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carioni went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rodrigo Carioni is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Carioni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rodrigo Carioni!
Rodrigo Carioni seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 153
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Harlan moves away from the strike by Castellanos.
Harlan throws a jab but it's blocked by Castellanos.
Harlan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castellanos throws a hook but Harlan avoids it easily.
Castellanos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harlan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Castellanos. That did some damage!
Castellanos throws a jab when Harlan was well out of range.
Harlan misses with a left hand
and Castellanos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harlan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harlan looks to land a right hand but Castellanos moved out of range.
Harlan throws the kick towards the body but Castellanos avoids it.
Castellanos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harlan.
Castellanos misses the jab.
Harlan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Castellanos slips a straight right by Harlan.
Castellanos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Harlan swings for the body but Castellanos moves out of range.
Harlan misses with a straight left.
Castellanos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harlan.
Castellanos misses with a right hand
and Harlan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Castellanos.
Harlan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castellanos.
Harlan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harlan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Castellanos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harlan scores with a decent looking hook.
Harlan moves out of range of the strikes.
Castellanos loads up on a big right hand but Harlan slips the punch.
Harlan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Castellanos lands a right hook to the body.
Harlan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harlan throws a leg kick
and Castellanos counters with a stiff right hand.
Castellanos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Castellanos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Harlan defending well as Castellanos loads up on a big left hand.
Harlan misses with an uppercut.
Castellanos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Harlan scores with a body shot.
Jose Castellanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellanos lands a really nice looking cross but Harlan seems unphased.
Castellanos throws a poor cross that misses
and Harlan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Castellanos connects with a right hand. Harlan shakes it off.
Harlan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castellanos was well out of range. Poor timing from Harlan.
Castellanos misses with an uppercut
and Harlan counters with a stiff right hand.
Harlan moves out of range of the strikes.
Castellanos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harlan.
Castellanos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harlan on the side of the head.
Harlan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castellanos.
Castellanos blocks a jab.
Castellanos misses with a lunging right hand
and Harlan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harlan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick there by Castellanos.
Harlan misses with a kick to the body.
Castellanos looks for the body kick but Harlan saw that one coming.
Harlan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Castellanos punishes Harlan's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Castellanos misses its intended target.
Harlan lands a nice hook to Castellanos's body. Castellanos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harlan tries to work over Castellanos's front leg with a kick but Castellanos checks it.
Harlan lands with a cross. #T3#
Castellanos throws out a loose jab but Harlan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harlan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harlan slips a straight right by Castellanos.
Harlan throws a low kick, looking for Castellanos's leg but Castellanos calmly moves out of range.
Harlan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Castellanos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harlan counters with a thumping low kick.
Castellanos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harlan throws the left hand but Castellanos avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Castellanos misses the target.
Harlan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castellanos.
Harlan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Castellanos with a body shot.
Castellanos scores with a decent looking hook.
Castellanos moves out of range of the strikes.
Harlan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harlan throws a jab but it's blocked by Castellanos.
Harlan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Harlan misses its intended target.
Castellanos sizes up Harlan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harlan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Castellanos connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Harlan.
Castellanos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harlan misses with a left hand
and Harlan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castellanos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harlan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harlan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castellanos.
Castellanos tries to score with a low kick but Harlan moves his leg out of the way.
Harlan throws a head kick that misses.
Castellanos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harlan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castellanos scores with a shot to the body.
Harlan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Castellanos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellanos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Castellanos blocks a jab.
Castellanos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Castellanos misses with a body kick.
Castellanos throws a hook to the side of Harlan's head but Harlan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Jose Castellanos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Harlan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harlan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Castellanos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harlan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Castellanos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Castellanos digs a good hook to Harlan's body.
Harlan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Castellanos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castellanos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Castellanos throws an off balance right hand
and Harlan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Harlan walks into a jab.
Harlan swings for the body but Castellanos moves out of range.
A slow jab from Castellanos misses its intended target.
Harlan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Castellanos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Castellanos misses with a straight left.
Castellanos throws an off balance right hand
and Harlan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castellanos lunges at Harlan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harlan's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harlan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Castellanos throws a body shot but no joy.
Castellanos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harlan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellanos. #T1#
Castellanos misses with an uppercut.
Harlan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castellanos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A low kick from Harlan misses
and Castellanos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harlan stuns Castellanos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Castellanos there.
Castellanos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Harlan 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.
Nice defenses there by Castellanos.
Castellanos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Harlan.
Castellanos throws a right hand that misses
and Harlan counters with a stiff right hand.
Harlan misses with a combination
and Castellanos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harlan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castellanos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harlan moves out of range of the body kick.
Harlan throws a body punch but Castellanos moves out of range.
Castellanos throws a jab when Harlan was well out of range.
A shot to the body from Castellanos misses
and Harlan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Harlan takes a swing at Castellanos's ribcage but misses.
Castellanos throws a hook but Harlan avoids it easily.
Harlan scores with a shot to the body.
Harlan throws out a leg kick but Castellanos moves out of range and Harlan only half commits.
Harlan loads up on a big right hand but Castellanos slips the punch.
Harlan tries to land a leg kick but Castellanos saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Harlan.
Harlan misses with a body shot.
Castellanos throws a looping overhand right but Harlan ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Harlan.
Harlan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Castellanos connects with a single shot there.
Harlan swings for the body but Castellanos moves out of range.
Harlan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castellanos.
Harlan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harlan takes a swing at Castellanos's ribcage but misses.
Castellanos misses with a looping left.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Castellanos.
Harlan throws a low kick, looking for Castellanos's leg but Castellanos calmly moves out of range.
Harlan checks a low kick from Castellanos.
Castellanos slips under a jab from Harlan.
Harlan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Castellanos swings for the body but Harlan moves out of range.
Castellanos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harlan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Castellanos slips under a jab.
Harlan ducks under a wild hook from Castellanos.
Castellanos misses with a wild body shot.
Castellanos slips under a jab from Harlan.
Castellanos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Castellanos avoids the body shot from Harlan.
Harlan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Harlan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Harlan misses.
Castellanos throws a body shot but no joy.
Harlan slips under a jab from Castellanos.
Harlan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Harlan scores with a nice right hand.
Castellanos looks to land a right hand but Harlan moved out of range.
Harlan walks into a stiff left hand from Castellanos.
Castellanos connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castellanos misses with a low kick as Harlan jumps back.
Harlan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harlan avoids the body shot from Castellanos.
Castellanos throws a jab but it's blocked by Harlan.
Harlan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Castellanos misses with a low kick.
Castellanos throws a body shot but no joy.
Jose Castellanos is winning the standup battle so far.
Harlan punishes Castellanos's body with a nice straight punch.
Castellanos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harlan.
Castellanos misses with a hook
and Harlan counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellanos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castellanos loads up on a big right hand but Harlan slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Josiah Harlan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Harlan throws a body punch but Castellanos moves out of range.
Castellanos works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Harlan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castellanos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Castellanos lands with a shot to the body.
Harlan throws a jab but it's blocked by Castellanos.
Castellanos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harlan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castellanos scores with a jab.
Castellanos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harlan throws out a leg kick but Castellanos moves out of range and Harlan only half commits.
Castellanos looks to land a left hand but Harlan moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellanos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harlan cracks Castellanos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harlan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harlan defending well as Castellanos loads up on a big left hand.
Harlan cracks Castellanos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Harlan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Castellanos throws a jab when Harlan was well out of range.
Castellanos misses with a hook.
Harlan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castellanos.
Harlan throws a leg kick
and Castellanos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harlan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harlan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Harlan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castellanos slips under a jab from Harlan.
Harlan blocks a jab.
A big left from Castellanos misses.
Castellanos throws an overhand right that lands on Harlan's shoulder, as Harlan tries to avoid the shot.
Castellanos throws a lazy body kick
and Harlan counters with a nice body kick.
Castellanos throws out a loose jab but Harlan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harlan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castellanos.
Castellanos lands a jab.
Castellanos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harlan's hands.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellanos misses with a looping right.
Castellanos throws a lazy uppercut
and Harlan counters with a stiff right hand.
Castellanos throws a hook but Harlan blocks it.
Harlan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castellanos avoids the head kick by Harlan.
Harlan throws the kick towards the body but Castellanos avoids it.
Harlan throws a body kick that misses.
Castellanos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harlan was well out of range. Poor timing from Castellanos.
Harlan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castellanos moves away.
Castellanos throws a big shot that misses.
Castellanos scores with a kick to the body.
Castellanos slips under a jab.
Harlan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Castellanos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harlan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Castellanos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Castellanos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harlan swings for the body but Castellanos moves out of range.
Castellanos swings for the body but Harlan moves out of range.
Harlan takes a swing at Castellanos's ribcage but misses.
Castellanos is looking to counter punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Castellanos.
Harlan moves away from the strike by Castellanos.
Castellanos throws a looping overhand right but Harlan ducks down to avoid it.
Harlan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harlan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harlan throws the kick towards the body but Castellanos avoids it.
Harlan moves out of range as Castellanos strikes.
Castellanos cracks Harlan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Harlan misses with a leg kick
and Harlan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castellanos lands with a right hand.
Castellanos throws a hook but Harlan blocks it.
Jab by Castellanos.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harlan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harlan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Castellanos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harlan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castellanos was well out of range. Poor timing from Harlan.
A jab lands there for Castellanos.
Harlan moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Harlan.
Castellanos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Castellanos digs a good hook to Harlan's body.
Harlan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castellanos manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Castellanos.
Harlan throws a hook but Castellanos blocks it.
Harlan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellanos.
The fighters circling - Harlan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castellanos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Harlan connects with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellanos misses with a hook
and Harlan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Castellanos thinking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Castellanos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Castellanos 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Castellanos!
A relieved looking Jose Castellanos 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: RISE 146
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Bonaparte throws a low kick but Harlan avoids it.
Harlan throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonaparte finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bonaparte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harlan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bonaparte connects with a body shot.
Harlan throws an off balance right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonaparte thuds his right hand into Harlan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Josiah Harlan has been cut.
Bonaparte misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlan throws a body punch but Bonaparte moves out of range.
Bonaparte throws a lazy head kick
and Harlan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Bonaparte misses.
Harlan throwing a counter right hand but Bonaparte manages to avoid it.
Bonaparte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Bonaparte throws a head kick but Harlan moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Harlan.
A jab from Bonaparte misses.
Bonaparte slips under a jab.
Bonaparte throws out a counter right but Harlan avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Harlan.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Josiah Harlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harlan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonaparte looks to land a right hand but Harlan moved out of range.
Harlan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bonaparte throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Harlan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bonaparte finds it's way round the side to connect with Harlan's head.
Bonaparte moves out of range as Harlan strikes.
Bonaparte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bonaparte with a hook.#CUT2#Josiah Harlan's cut is getting worse.
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!
Harlan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harlan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonaparte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harlan missing with a left hand there. Bonaparte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bonaparte misses with a jab to the body
and Harlan counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonaparte punishes Harlan's body with a nice straight punch.
Bonaparte throws a body punch but Harlan moves out of range.
Harlan lands a nice hook to Bonaparte's body. Bonaparte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bonaparte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harlan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Bonaparte slips under a jab from Harlan.
Bonaparte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harlan looks to land a left hand but Bonaparte moved out of range nicely.
Harlan throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonaparte counters with a one-two to the body.
Harlan misses with an uppercut. Bonaparte saw that one coming.
Bonaparte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harlan misses with a combination
and Bonaparte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonaparte swings for the body but Harlan moves out of range.
Bonaparte slips a jab from Harlan.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Harlan as he connects with a hook.
Harlan looks to land a left hand but Bonaparte moved out of range nicely.
Bonaparte throws a body punch but Harlan moves out of range.
Harlan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte throws an off balance right hand
and Harlan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bonaparte slips a straight right by Harlan.
It seemed like Bonaparte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bonaparte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harlan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonaparte.
Harlan lands a nice shot that snaps Bonaparte's head back.
Harlan cracks Bonaparte with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harlan looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonaparte is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacques Bonaparte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josiah Harlan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Harlan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bonaparte.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonaparte. Harlan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harlan misses with a lunging right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harlan throws a hook but Bonaparte blocks it.
Harlan throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonaparte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bonaparte scores with a shot to the body.
Harlan just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonaparte moves out of range as Harlan strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Bonaparte catches Harlan right on the button with a cross.
Harlan ducks under a wild hook from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Harlan slips under a jab.
Harlan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonaparte.
Harlan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonaparte throws out the jab.
Harlan misses with a hook to the body
letting Bonaparte counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Josiah Harlan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A jab from Harlan misses.
Harlan takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Harlan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Bonaparte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonaparte missing with a left hand there. Harlan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harlan defending well as Bonaparte loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Bonaparte lands the left hand.
Bonaparte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Bonaparte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harlan misses with a body punch
and Bonaparte counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Jeez, Josiah Harlan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Harlan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harlan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bonaparte.
Harlan throws a hook to the side of Bonaparte's head but Bonaparte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonaparte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Harlan misses the jab.
A combination from Harlan does no damage.
Bonaparte throws a leg kick but Harlan moved away.
Bonaparte slips under a jab from Harlan.
Jacques Bonaparte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonaparte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harlan.#T3#
Bonaparte lets loose with a powerful body kick. Harlan will feel that in the morning.
The fighters circling - Harlan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonaparte cracks a nice hook into Harlan's ribs.
Harlan scores with a sloppy right hand. Bonaparte should have avoided that one.
Bonaparte moves away from the strike by Harlan.
A countering left hand to the body from Bonaparte misses.
Harlan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harlan misses with an uppercut
and Bonaparte counters with a stiff right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jacques Bonaparte!
Jacques Bonaparte seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Harlan vs Hogan - Money # 20
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Hogan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harlan counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Bo Hogan has been cut.
Harlan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hogan's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hogan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Harlan connects with a nice looking jab.
Hogan fails with the takedown.
Hogan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harlan.
Harlan lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlan throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Hogan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hogan wants to pass the guard but Harlan is keeping the position.
Hogan trying to control but Harlan is working from the bottom. #T1#
Harlan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hogan stands and throws Harlan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Harlan's coaches at GWad's Playpen have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Harlan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hogan on the ground.#SUB2#
Hogan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harlan, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Hogan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Harlan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hogan but great work by Harlan.
Hogan looking for a sweep but Harlan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Harlan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hogan is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Hogan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hogan is trying to get back to full guard.
Hogan is controlling Harlan's trapped leg to prevent Harlan from advancing to side control.
Hogan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Hogan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hogan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hogan.#SUB2#
Hogan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harlan passes into side control.
Harlan controlling from side mount.
Hogan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hogan is keen to just control but Harlan is a slippery customer.
Harlan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Hogan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Hogan is trying to control. Harlan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hogan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Harlan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Harlan wants to improve his position but Hogan is controlling well.
Hogan is looking to advance position but Harlan won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hogan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Harlan still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Harlan has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan tries to bench press Harlan off him but Harlan keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Josiah Harlan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Hogan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Harlan slaps away a takedown attempt from Hogan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hogan slips a jab from Harlan.
Josiah Harlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harlan clobbers Hogan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harlan misses with an uppercut. Hogan saw that one coming.
Hogan shoots in for a double leg but Harlan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hogan wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Hogan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hogan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Harlan defends it well.
A big right from Harlan misses.
Hogan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harlan.
Hogan tries for a takedown but Harlan circles away easily
and Harlan counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Bo Hogan's cut even more.
Josiah Harlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Hogan.
Harlan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hogan with the counter takedown but Harlan avoids it easily.
Harlan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harlan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Hogan is rocked!#T2#
Harlan lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Hogan up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Harlan from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Hogan's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josiah Harlan!
Josiah Harlan retains his light heavyweight title!
Josiah Harlan 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: --
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Harlan misses with a body shot.
Harlan throws a looping overhand right but Spicoli ducks down to avoid it.
Harlan scores with a jab.
Harlan blocks a head kick by Spicoli.
Spicoli misses with a series of wild punches.
Spicoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spicoli misses with a straight right.
Spicoli misses with a double jab
and Harlan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spicoli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spicoli throws an overhand right that lands on Harlan's shoulder, as Harlan tries to avoid the shot.
Harlan connects with a jab.
Spicoli throws an off balance right hand
and Harlan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Spicoli works Harlan's body with a nice hook.
Harlan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spicoli moves away from the strike by Harlan.
Spicoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Harlan misses its target.
A big left from Spicoli misses.
Josiah Harlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spicoli misses with a left hand
and Harlan counters with a stiff right hand.
Harlan looks to throw the jab but Spicoli is out of range.
Harlan misses with a shot to the body
letting Spicoli counter with a right hand.
Spicoli swings widly with a right hand
and Harlan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spicoli throws out a loose jab but Harlan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harlan looks to throw the jab but Spicoli is out of range.
A jab from Harlan misses.
Spicoli tries a quick counter leg kick but Harlan is wise to it.
Harlan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spicoli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harlan scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Josiah Harlan has been cut.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spicoli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spicoli blocks a jab.
Harlan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spicoli 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.
Harlan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spicoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harlan lands with a shot to the body.
Harlan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harlan lands a slapping body shot.
Spicoli is looking to clinch but Harlan is avoiding it.
Spicoli ducks right into an uppercut from Harlan.
Spicoli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harlan.
A jab from Spicoli misses.
Harlan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spicoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Spicoli misses with a shot to the body
and Harlan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harlan throws a shot from downtown. Spicoli moves away and avoids it.
Harlan throws a hook but Spicoli avoids it easily.
Harlan tests Spicoli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spicoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harlan.
Harlan throws a body shot but no joy.
Spicoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harlan moves away.
Harlan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spicoli moves out of range as Harlan strikes.
Spicoli flicks out a counter leg kick but Harlan steps away.
Harlan throws a combination that misses
and Spicoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harlan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spicoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Harlan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spicoli.
Harlan lands a nice hook to Spicoli's body. Spicoli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Spicoli.
Harlan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Harlan digs a good body shot into Spicoli's ribs.
Harlan throws the left hand but Spicoli avoids the punch easily.
Harlan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Harlan scores with a nice strike.
Spicoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harlan throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Spicoli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spicoli looks to land a combination but Harlan avoids it well.
Harlan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harlan misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Josiah Harlan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josiah Harlan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Spicoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harlan.
Spicoli slips a jab and a cross from Harlan.
Spicoli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Harlan misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Spicoli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harlan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spicoli.
Harlan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harlan checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicoli throws out a leg kick but Harlan moves out of range and Spicoli only half commits.
Harlan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spicoli counters with a three punch combo that has Harlan backing up. Harlan nods at Spicoli to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch combination from Spicoli misses.
Harlan slips a straight right by Spicoli.#T1#
Spicoli misses with a body punch
and Harlan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harlan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spicoli can do to turn this around?
Spicoli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spicoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harlan.
Harlan misses the jab.
Josiah Harlan is winning the standup battle so far.
Spicoli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harlan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harlan tests Spicoli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spicoli walks into a left hand.
Spicoli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harlan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harlan. Spicoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spicoli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harlan misses with a hook. Spicoli ducked under it nicely.
Spicoli throws out a counter right but Harlan avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Harlan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spicoli.
Spicoli lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harlan misses with a body shot.
Spicoli throws a looping overhand right but Harlan ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Spicoli.
Harlan jabs Spicoli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spicoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harlan cracks Spicoli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spicoli takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Spicoli misses.
Spicoli misses with a shot to the body
letting Harlan counter with a right hand.
Spicoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harlan throws out the jab. #T3#
Harlan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spicoli.
Spicoli looks to land a left hand but Harlan moved out of range nicely.
Harlan slips under a jab from Spicoli.
Spicoli throws a looping overhand right but Harlan ducks down to avoid it.
Harlan takes a swing at Spicoli's ribcage but misses.
Spicoli slips under a jab from Harlan.
Harlan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harlan jabs at Spicoli's body.
Harlan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spicoli on the side of the head.
Harlan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spicoli manages to avoid it.
Spicoli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spicoli throws a hook but Harlan blocks it.#T4#
Jab, jab by Spicoli - just one landing.
Spicoli drops his hands momentarily and Harlan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spicoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harlan throws out the jab.
Spicoli avoids the body shot from Harlan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spicoli! But no joy.
Harlan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harlan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spicoli throws a right hand that misses
and Harlan counters with a right hand to the body.
Spicoli scores with a hook to the body. Harlan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spicoli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harlan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harlan is looking to counter punch.
Harlan misses with a body shot.
Spicoli throws a big shot that misses.
Harlan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Josiah Harlan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josiah Harlan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Harlan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spicoli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harlan lands with a right hand.
A jab from Harlan does it's job there.#CL2#
Spicoli moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Harlan breaks from the clinch.
Spicoli misses with a hook
enabling Harlan to counter with a crisp jab.
Harlan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harlan throws a big shot that misses.
Spicoli walks into a straight right hand from Harlan.
Spicoli misses with a jab to the body
and Harlan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spicoli throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spicoli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab from Harlan.#T1#
Harlan looks to score with a jab to the body but Spicoli is just out of range.
Harlan scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spicoli. Harlan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harlan misses the jab.
Harlan with a nice cross.
Harlan throws a lazy right hand but Spicoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spicoli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harlan with a body shot.
Spicoli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spicoli jabs Harlan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harlan cracks a nice hook into Spicoli's ribs.
Harlan digs a good hook to Spicoli's body. #T2#
Spicoli misses with a body shot.
Harlan throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Spicoli misses.
Harlan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harlan misses with a body shot
and Spicoli counters with a straight right hand.
Harlan slips a jab from Spicoli.
Spicoli misses with a head kick.
Spicoli slips under a jab from Harlan.
Spicoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harlan throws out the jab.
Spicoli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harlan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spicoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harlan.
Spicoli throws a sloppy head kick
and Harlan counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Harlan throws a right hand that misses
and Spicoli counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Harlan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spicoli. Harlan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harlan throws a lazy right hand but Spicoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harlan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spicoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harlan sizes up Spicoli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spicoli misses with a hook
and Harlan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Harlan.
Spicoli staying out of range there.
Harlan misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Spicoli misses with an uppercut. Harlan saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Harlan misses the target.
Spicoli loads up on a big right hand but Harlan slips the punch.
Harlan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spicoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Harlan.
Spicoli throws a head kick that misses.
Harlan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Harlan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Harlan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harlan misses with a two punch combination.
Harlan ducks under a wild hook from Spicoli.
Harlan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spicoli manages to avoid it.
Spicoli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harlan misses with an uppercut.
Harlan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spicoli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Josiah Harlan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Josiah Harlan's cut.
That's time! Harlan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Harlan missing with a left hand there. Spicoli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spicoli throws a head kick but Harlan moves out of range.
Harlan throws a hook to the side of Spicoli's head but Spicoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Spicoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harlan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spicoli counters with a nice uppercut.
Spicoli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spicoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Harlan just misses with a punch to the body.
Harlan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicoli misses with an uppercut.
Spicoli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harlan.
Spicoli misses with a hook
and Harlan counters with a nice uppercut.
Harlan jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Spicoli throws an overhand right that lands on Harlan's shoulder, as Harlan tries to avoid the shot.
Harlan scores with a jab to the head.
Harlan throws a good cross that connects.
Spicoli avoids the body shot from Harlan.
Spicoli flicks out a counter leg kick but Harlan steps away.
Spicoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harlan counters with a left to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harlan.
A big right from Harlan misses.
Spicoli slips a straight right by Harlan.
Spicoli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harlan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spicoli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spicoli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spicoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Spicoli tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harlan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Harlan digs a good hook to Spicoli's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spicoli moves to clinch but Harlan breaks away
and Harlan counters with a three punch combo that has Spicoli backing up. Spicoli nods at Harlan to acknowledge the strikes.
Harlan throws a hook to the side of Spicoli's head but Spicoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Spicoli misses.
Spicoli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spicoli dodges the punch combination from Harlan. #T3#
Harlan misses with a wild body shot.
A nice combination there by Spicoli.
Spicoli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harlan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spicoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spicoli misses the body punch
and Harlan counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Spicoli misses the target.
Spicoli throws a sloppy body shot
and Harlan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harlan slips a straight right by Spicoli.
Spicoli throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Harlan does it's job there.
Spicoli throws a sloppy head kick
and Harlan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spicoli moves away from the strike by Harlan. #T4#
Spicoli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harlan misses with a hook.
Harlan digs a good body shot into Spicoli's ribs.
Spicoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harlan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spicoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Harlan is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Spicoli. Those never looked like landing.
Spicoli is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Spicoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Harlan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harlan blocks a jab.
Spicoli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harlan looks to land a right hand but Spicoli moved out of range.
Harlan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spicoli manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Josiah Harlan had his way with Jeff Spicoli in that round.
The cut man is working on Josiah Harlan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Harlan tests Spicoli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spicoli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spicoli tries to clinch up but Harlan circles away and keeps his distance.
Spicoli throws a sloppy head kick and Harlan moves out of range easily.
Spicoli takes one on the button.
Harlan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spicoli throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicoli misses with a jab to the body
and Harlan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harlan lands with a straight right. Spicoli didn't see that one coming.
Spicoli throws a hook but Harlan blocks it.
Harlan tries to move into range but Spicoli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Spicoli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harlan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harlan blocks a head kick by Spicoli.
Harlan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harlan lands a head shot.
Spicoli swings for the body but Harlan moves out of range.
Harlan throws a hook but Spicoli avoids it easily.
Spicoli slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Spicoli.
Spicoli is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jab, jab by Harlan - just one landing.
Harlan tries to bum rush Spicoli with a series of wild strikes but Spicoli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Harlan misses with a right hand
and Spicoli counters with a straight right hand.
Spicoli connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harlan throws a right hand that misses
and Spicoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harlan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spicoli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spicoli with a jab.
Harlan looks to throw the jab but Spicoli is out of range.
Josiah Harlan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spicoli throws the left hand but Harlan avoids the punch easily.
Spicoli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harlan's head backwards.
Spicoli throws a hook but Harlan avoids it easily.
Harlan misses with a body shot.
Spicoli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spicoli works Harlan's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Spicoli misses with an uppercut
and Harlan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spicoli throws a sloppy head kick and Harlan moves out of range easily.
Harlan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spicoli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spicoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harlan throws out the jab.
Jeff Spicoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harlan slips a straight right by Spicoli.
Harlan lands a body shot.
Spicoli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Harlan misses its intended target.
Spicoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harlan throws out the jab.
Harlan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spicoli's hands.#T4#
Spicoli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Harlan lands with a shot to the body.
Spicoli ducks under a wild hook from Harlan.
Spicoli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spicoli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Harlan.
Harlan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spicoli tries to counter with a clinch but Harlan shakes him off and moves away.
A big right from Harlan misses.
Harlan thuds a left hand into Spicoli's body.
Harlan misses with a hook.
Harlan connects with a looping right hand.
Spicoli slips under a jab from Harlan.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josiah Harlan!
Josiah Harlan retains his light heavyweight title!
Josiah Harlan 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.
Jeff Spicoli spoke after the fight, saying 'Wait a minute, there’s no birthday party for me here!'.

Event: Harlan vs Nysus - Money #17
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Nysus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harlan doesn't seem bothered though.
Nysus throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Harlan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Harlan lands with a right to the head.
Nysus struggles to land a body shot inside as Harlan controls his hands.
Nysus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harlan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harlan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nysus's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Nysus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Harlan.
Nysus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nysus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nysus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nysus tries to throw a body punch but Harlan avoids it by throwing Nysus back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Harlan as the two fighters clinch.
Nysus misses with a punch on the inside.
Harlan lands with a left to the head.
Harlan blocks a body shot from Nysus.
Nysus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Nysus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harlan throws a punch but it's blocked by Nysus.
Harlan working aggressively here.
Nysus pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Nysus breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Harlan clinches up against the cage.
Nysus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harlan misses with the head strike.
Harlan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nysus.
Nysus misses with a punch on the inside.
Harlan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harlan lands a body shot. #T2#
Harlan misses with the head strike.
Harlan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harlan has a couple of punches blocked by Nysus.
Harlan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nysus backwards.
Nysus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harlan has him pressed against the cage.
Nysus is trying to break the clinch but Harlan is controlling him.
Harlan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harlan is pushing Nysus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Harlan can't find room to land a body shot as Nysus controls the action. #BC2#
Nysus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nysus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harlan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nysus takes a swing at Harlan's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Harlan misses with an uppercut.
Harlan avoids the body shot from Nysus.
Josiah Harlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Harlan moves into range and clinches up with Nysus.
Nysus blocks a body shot from Harlan.
Nysus tries to circle away but Harlan has him pinned against the cage.
Harlan gets through Nysus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harlan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Harlan.
Nysus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nysus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harlan cracks Nysus with a nice body shot.
Harlan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harlan misses with a body punch.
Harlan lands with a left to the head.
Harlan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Harlan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harlan tries to throw a body punch but Nysus avoids it by throwing Harlan back against the cage.
Harlan misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Nysus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nysus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harlan counters with a left to the body.
Harlan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nysus counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Harlan misses.
Harlan slips a straight right by Nysus.
Nysus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A shot to the body from Nysus misses #CL#
and Harlan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Harlan.
Harlan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Harlan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nysus's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Josiah Harlan dominated that round.
That's time! Harlan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A left lands for Harlan.
Harlan slips a jab from Nysus.
Harlan misses with a shot to the body
letting Nysus counter with a right hand.
Harlan tries to close the distance and clinch but Nysus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nysus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harlan manages to avoid it.
Harlan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nysus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Harlan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Harlan throws a body punch but Nysus moves out of range.
Nysus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nysus counters with a straight right hand.
Nysus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harlan manages to avoid it.
Nysus misses the shot to the body.
Harlan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nysus counters with a nice body shot.
Harlan is looking to wear down Nysus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Harlan throws an off balance right hand
and Nysus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harlan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nysus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nysus moves out of range as Harlan strikes.
A swing and a miss from Harlan.
Nysus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harlan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nysus throws a jab when Harlan was well out of range.
Harlan slips a jab from Nysus.
Harlan throws a good cross that connects.
Harlan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nysus jabs Harlan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harlan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Harlan misses with a hook. Nysus ducked under it nicely.
Harlan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nysus was well out of range. Poor timing from Harlan.
We've been informed that Nysus has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nysus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harlan looks to clinch
and Nysus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harlan misses with a shot to the body
and Nysus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nysus lands an overhand right.
Harlan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nysus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Harlan misses the target.
Nysus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Harlan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#Nysus is rocked!
Harlan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nysus can do to turn this around?
Harlan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harlan takes a swing at Nysus's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Harlan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nysus circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nysus! But no joy.
Nysus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harlan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harlan missing with a left hand there. Nysus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harlan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harlan throws a right hand that misses
and Nysus counters with a right hand to the body.
Nysus slips a jab from Harlan.
Harlan swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Nysus to counter with a crisp jab.
Harlan misses with an uppercut
and Nysus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harlan jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Harlan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harlan scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harlan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Harlan misses with a looping right.
Harlan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harlan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harlan looks to land a right hand but Nysus moved out of range.
Harlan wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dio Nysus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Harlan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nysus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nysus throws a lazy right hand but Harlan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nysus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harlan jabs at Nysus's body.
Harlan missing with a left hand there. Nysus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harlan looks to land a combination but Nysus avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlan lands a lovely overhand right.
Nysus misses with a hook.
Nysus connects with a jab.#T1#
Harlan misses with a hook.
Harlan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harlan throws a looping overhand right but Nysus ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Nysus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nysus throws a jab but it's blocked by Harlan.
Nysus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Harlan closes the distance and clinches.
Nysus can't find room to land a body shot as Harlan controls the action.
Harlan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nysus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harlan misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Nysus. #BC2#
Nysus breaks the clinch.
Josiah Harlan is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Harlan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nysus throws a poor cross that misses
and Harlan counters with a straight right hand.
Nysus is still on wobbly legs! Can Harlan finish him?
Nysus swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Harlan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harlan lands a big right hand that drops Nysus! The killer instinct kicks in and Harlan finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Harlan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josiah Harlan!
Josiah Harlan retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Josiah Harlan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Harlan vs Plex - Money - #13
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Plex tries to clinch up
and Harlan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Supa Plex has been cut.
Harlan throws a looping overhand right but Plex ducks down to avoid it.
Plex tries to clinch up but Harlan circles away and keeps his distance.
Plex wants to clinch but Harlan slips to the side
and Harlan counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Harlan. Beautiful body shot.
Plex throws a combination that misses
and Harlan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Plex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harlan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Plex takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Plex has his takedown stuffed
and Harlan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harlan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plex misses with a hook to the body
and Harlan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Plex looks winded!
Harlan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plex with the counter takedown but Harlan avoids it easily.
Plex misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Harlan to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Supa Plex's cut even more.#T1##KD#
Harlan cracks Plex with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Harlan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Plex to stand back up!#ROC#Plex is rocked!
Plex glances at the clock... BAM! Harlan nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Plex crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Plex is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josiah Harlan!
Josiah Harlan retains his light heavyweight title!
Josiah Harlan 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: Nysus vs Harlan - Money #8
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Harlan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Nysus.
Nysus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harlan.
Harlan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nysus throws a hook but Harlan avoids it easily.
Nysus misses with a wild combination.
Nysus throws a poor cross that misses
and Harlan counters with a stiff right hand.
Nysus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harlan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nysus misses with a hook. Harlan ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Harlan clinches up against the cage.
Harlan's coach down at GWad's Playpen was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Harlan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harlan.
Harlan lands a nice shot to the body.
Harlan blocking some punches.
Nysus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harlan misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harlan.
Nysus misses with a punch to the body.
Harlan blocks a body shot from Nysus.
Harlan lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Harlan.
Harlan can't find room to land a body shot as Nysus controls the action.
Nysus blocks an uppercut.
Nysus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harlan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harlan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nysus is breathing heavily.
Nysus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harlan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nysus.
Harlan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nysus's elbow.
Harlan gets through Nysus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Nysus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Nysus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harlan scores with a body shot.
Harlan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Harlan closes the distance and clinches.
Harlan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Harlan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harlan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harlan cracks Nysus with a nice body shot.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nysus.
Harlan has a couple of punches blocked by Nysus.
A head punch on the inside from Harlan fails to land.
Harlan throws a punch but it's blocked by Nysus.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harlan.
Nysus throws a head punch that misses.
Nysus tries to break the clinch but Harlan is controlling the position.
Harlan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nysus or not.
Harlan lands a hook that snaps the head of Nysus backwards. #ROC2#Nysus is rocked!
Harlan works on Nysus's body with a couple of short punches.
Harlan gets through Nysus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Nysus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harlan unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Nysus! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Harlan is unloading with more strikes now! Nysus drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josiah Harlan!
Josiah Harlan is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Lights vs Davis - Money #4
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Harlan works the jab nicely.
Cipriani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harlan pounces like a tiger and cracks Cipriani with a vicious hook! Cipriani is down but not out! Harlan follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Josiah Harlan!

Event: Money - Additional - #3
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
A shot to the body from Ferguson misses
and Harlan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harlan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harlan.
Niall Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harlan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Harlan misses with a looping right.
Harlan connects with a looping right hand.
Harlan throws a body shot but no joy.
Harlan ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a hook but Harlan avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harlan.
Ferguson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harlan counters with a left to the body.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
Harlan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferguson.#T1#
Ferguson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Ferguson instigates a clinch.
Harlan lands a shoulder strike.
Ferguson misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Harlan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson closes the distance but Harlan moves to the side
and Harlan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harlan connects with a body shot that sends Ferguson's belly button to the back.
Ferguson throws a sloppy body shot
and Harlan counters with a huge left! Ferguson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Harlan isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ferguson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Harlan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josiah Harlan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2022

#R1#
Makkonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Harlan moves into the clinch successfully.
Makkonen'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.
Harlan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harlan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harlan misses with the head strike.
Harlan works on Makkonen's body with a couple of short punches.
Makkonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makkonen tries to break free but Harlan pushes him back against the cage.
Harlan misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Makkonen breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Harlan. #CUT#It looks like Sam Makkonen has been cut.
Makkonen wants to clinch.#T1#
Makkonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Harlan tries to sprawl out of it but Makkonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harlan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Josiah Harlan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makkonen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harlan circles away.
It looked like Harlan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Makkonen.
Some wild striking there from Makkonen.
Makkonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harlan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harlan swinging wildly here.
Harlan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Harlan scores with a nice head shot.#T2##KD#
Harlan lands a big right hand that sends Makkonen crashing to the mat! Harlan stays standing though and waves Makkonen back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harlan connects with a body shot that sends Makkonen's belly button to the back.
Sam Makkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makkonen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harlan counters with a huge right that knocks Makkonen out cold! Harlan is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josiah Harlan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
McGrim fails with the takedown.#TD#
McGrim closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
McGrim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGrim trying to control the position but Harlan is working away. #SUB#
McGrim has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Harlan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. McGrim yanks on the arm and Harlan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by McGrim.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jace McGrim!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jace McGrim made sure he mentioned Neon Zombie, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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