Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1130 Kamara vs. Harakka
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Turtle. That snapped Rapheal's head back.
Rapheal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turtle finds it's way round the side to connect with Rapheal's head.
Turtle misses with a hook
and Rapheal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Turtle.
Turtle blocks a leg kick.
Turtle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rapheal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turtle doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab.
Turtle lands a head kick. Rapheal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Turtle misses with a low kick.
Turtle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turtle lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Turtle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rapheal.
Turtle throws a head kick that misses.
Turtle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turtle throws a body kick that misses.
Rapheal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turtle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Rapheal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turtle.
Turtle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turtle tried to score with a low kick but Rapheal checks it.
Rapheal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rapheal moves out of range of the strikes.
Rapheal moves out of range as Turtle strikes.
Rapheal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rapheal takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Rapheal moves out of range of the strikes.
Rapheal moves out of range of the body kick.
Turtle thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rapheal if he has to take too many more of those.
We've been told by Rapheal's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turtle delivers a nice body kick.
Turtle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rapheal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Turtle misses #CL#
and Rapheal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rapheal.
Rapheal struggles to land a body shot inside as Turtle controls his hands.
Turtle lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Turtle obliges.
Rapheal throws a punch but it's blocked by Turtle.
Turtle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Turtle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turtle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rapheal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Turtle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turtle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rapheal avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Rapheal.
Turtle scores with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rapheal.
Rapheal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turtle misses with a knee to the head.
Turtle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rapheal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rapheal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turtle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rapheal scores with a shoulder strike.
Turtle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rapheal.
Turtle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rapheal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Turtle blocking some punches.
Turtle struggles to land a body shot inside as Rapheal controls his hands.
Rapheal misses with some punches.
Turtle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rapheal up against the cage.
Rapheal lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turtle lands a knee to the body.
Rapheal lands a nice shot to the body.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the head but Rapheal blocks with his arms.
Turtle looks winded!
Rapheal lands a right hand.
Rapheal lands a right hand.
Turtle crunches a lovely knee into Rapheal's ribcage.
Rapheal misses with a punch on the inside.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rapheal avoids it.
Rapheal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rapheal.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turtle.
A short right from Rapheal.
Rapheal throws a head punch that misses.
Rapheal gets through Turtle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rapheal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rapheal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rapheal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rapheal lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rubber Turtle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Turtle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good work by Rapheal as he checks the leg kick.
Turtle misses the body punch
and Rapheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turtle misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Rapheal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rapheal.
Turtle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turtle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turtle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rapheal is defending well for now.
Rapheal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rapheal lands a shoulder strike.
Rapheal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rapheal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turtle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turtle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rapheal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turtle misses with a knee strike.
Rapheal is leaning against Turtle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turtle is breathing heavily.#T1#
Turtle takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Rapheal.
Turtle misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rapheal.
Rapheal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rapheal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rapheal scores with a shoulder strike.
Rapheal works on Turtle's body with a couple of short punches.
Rapheal lands an uppercut.
Rapheal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rapheal pushes Turtle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rapheal.
Rapheal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Rapheal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD#
Rapheal cracks Turtle with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Turtle looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rapheal finish him? #ROC#Turtle is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turtle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rapheal counters with a huge right that knocks Turtle out cold! Rapheal is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Rapheal!
During a confident post fight interview, Mark Rapheal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1120 Pushkin vs. Ryan
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
A big right from Macaco misses.
Nice uppercut there from Macaco.
Rapheal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macaco.
An inside leg kick lands from Macaco.
Rapheal throws a lazy uppercut
and Macaco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rapheal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macaco moves away.
A slow jab from Macaco misses its intended target.
Macaco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal throws a shot to the body.
Rapheal throws a lazy uppercut
and Macaco counters with a low kick, right behind Rapheal 's knee. #CL#
Macaco drives through and clinches with Rapheal against the cage. #T1#
Nice elbow from Macaco.
Rapheal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rapheal tries to throw a body punch but Macaco avoids it by throwing Rapheal back against the cage.
Macaco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Macaco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Macaco has a couple of punches blocked by Rapheal.
Macaco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Macaco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rapheal misses with the head strike.
Macaco lands a body shot.
Rapheal struggles to land a body shot inside as Macaco controls his hands.
Macaco lands an elbow that stopped Rapheal in his tracks for a moment.
Macaco lands an elbow inside that Rapheal shrugs off.
Rapheal throws a punch but it's blocked by Macaco.
Macaco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rapheal.
Macaco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Macaco lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapheal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rapheal misses with a body punch.
Rapheal throws a head punch that misses.
Macaco misses with a body punch.
Rapheal misses with a punch to the body.
Rapheal struggles to land a body shot inside as Macaco controls his hands. #T2#
Rapheal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Macaco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Macaco scores with a hook to the body.
Macaco lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rapheal looks winded!
Rapheal blocks an elbow strike from Macaco.
Rapheal throws a punch but it's blocked by Macaco.
Macaco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rapheal's defenses.
Macaco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rapheal misses with a body punch.
Rapheal struggles to land a body shot inside as Macaco controls his hands.
Rapheal tries a body shot but Macaco blocks it.
Macaco lands a shoulder strike.
Rapheal struggles to land a body shot inside as Macaco controls his hands.
Rapheal dodges an elbow strike from Macaco.
Macaco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Macaco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Macaco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Macaco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Macaco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Macaco tries to throw a body punch but Rapheal avoids it by throwing Macaco back against the cage.
Macaco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rapheal working aggressively here. #T3#
Rapheal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Macaco tries to work over Rapheal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macaco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rapheal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rapheal prevents a body shot from Macaco.
Macaco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Macaco tries to work over Rapheal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macaco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Macaco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rapheal misses with the head strike.
Rapheal tries to throw a body punch but Macaco avoids it by throwing Rapheal back against the cage.
Macaco lands an elbow that stopped Rapheal in his tracks for a moment.
Rapheal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rapheal cracks Macaco with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macaco.
A head punch on the inside from Macaco fails to land.
Rapheal misses with a punch to the body.
Rapheal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Macaco.
Macaco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rapheal avoids a wild elbow strike from Macaco.
Rapheal lands an uppercut.#T4#
Macaco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Macaco lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Mark Rapheal has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rapheal misses with the head strike.
Rapheal takes an elbow to the temple.
Macaco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macaco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rapheal presses Macaco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rapheal misses with a body punch.
Rapheal misses with some punches.
Rapheal blocks the elbow strike.
Macaco tries to work over Rapheal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rapheal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Rapheal fails to land.
Rapheal misses with the head strike.
Rapheal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macaco misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Macaco.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macaco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macaco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Macaco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macaco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rapheal blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Macaco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Rapheal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Macaco misses with a wild combination.
Macaco throws a looping overhand right but Rapheal ducks down to avoid it.
Macaco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rapheal can do to turn this around?
Rapheal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macaco.
Macaco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Macaco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rapheal checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Rapheal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macaco.
Rapheal punishes Macaco's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been told by Macaco's head coaches at Dorito Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rapheal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Macaco misses with a left hand
and Rapheal counters with a stiff right hand.
Diego Macaco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macaco is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Macaco throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Rapheal misses its intended target.
As Rapheal backs away, Macaco returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Macaco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Macaco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Macaco circles away from the clinch attempt
and Macaco counters with a series of strikes. Rapheal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Macaco misses with a hook. Rapheal ducked under it nicely.
Rapheal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Rapheal scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Macaco instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rapheal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rapheal working aggressively here.
Macaco lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rapheal.
Rapheal blocking some punches.
Rapheal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Macaco backwards.
Macaco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Macaco is working Rapheal over against the cage.
Macaco struggles to land a body shot inside as Rapheal controls his hands.
Macaco misses with a punch to the body.
Rapheal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macacos head.
Macaco presses Rapheal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rapheal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Macaco blocking some punches.
Rapheal avoids the elbow strike from Macaco, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Macaco. #T3#
Macaco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Macaco lands with a short shot to the head.
Macaco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rapheal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rapheal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rapheal misses with some punches.
Macaco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rapheal's elbow.
Rapheal struggles to land a body shot inside as Macaco controls his hands.
Rapheal misses with a punch on the inside.
Rapheal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rapheal working aggressively here.
Rapheal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Macaco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Macaco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rapheal's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Macaco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Macaco lands an elbow that stopped Rapheal in his tracks for a moment.
Nice body punch from Rapheal - that landed with a thud.
Macaco lands a hook that snaps the head of Rapheal backwards.
Macaco lands a nice elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Macaco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rapheal misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Macaco throws an elbow that misses.
Rapheal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Macaco backwards.
Macaco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rapheal lands with a right to the head.
Macaco tries to work over Rapheal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macaco keeps control of Rapheal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Macaco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rapheal scores with a hook to the body.
Nice elbow from Macaco.
Macaco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Macaco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Macaco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rapheal.
Macaco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rapheal prevents a body shot from Macaco.
Macaco blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Rapheal.
Rapheal letting Macaco take a breather here.
Macaco throws a head punch that misses.
Macaco can't find room to land a body shot as Rapheal controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Macaco dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Rapheal's cut.
That's time! Macaco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Macaco fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rapheal on the side of the head.
Rapheal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Macaco.
Diego Macaco is winning the standup battle so far.
Rapheal throws a right hand that misses
and Macaco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rapheal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Macaco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rapheal follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Macaco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rapheal! But no joy.
A low kick from Macaco misses
and Rapheal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick from Macaco, right into the meat of the thigh.
Macaco looks to throw the jab but Rapheal is out of range. #T1#
Macaco misses with a hook.
Macaco throws a leg kick that is checked
and Macaco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Macaco.
Macaco lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Macaco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rapheal.
Macaco connects with a solid leg kick.
Macaco connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice cross by Macaco.
Macaco throws the kick towards the body but Rapheal avoids it.#T2#
Rapheal missing with a left hand there. Macaco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Macaco moves into the clinch.
Macaco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macaco misses with an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rapheal working aggressively here.
Macaco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rapheal lands a nice uppercut.
Rapheal scores with a shot to the side of Macaco's head.
Nice body punch from Macaco - that landed with a thud.
Rapheal misses with some punches.
Macaco tries a body shot but Rapheal blocks it.
Macaco tries a body shot but Rapheal blocks it.
Rapheal working aggressively here.
Macaco throws a punch but it's blocked by Rapheal.
Macaco lands with a left to the head.
Rapheal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Macaco backwards.
Macaco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Rapheal.
Diego Macaco has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Rapheal blocks the elbow strike.
Macaco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rapheal blocks a body shot from Macaco.
Macaco tries to work over Rapheal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rapheal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rapheal misses with a body punch.
Macaco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Macaco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Macaco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rapheal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rapheal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Macaco lands with a right to the head.
Rapheal blocking some punches.
Macaco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rapheal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Macaco is trying to maintain a safe position but Rapheal gets an underhook and turns Macaco into the cage.
Macaco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from Rapheal fails to land.
Macaco lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macaco scores with a shot to the side of Rapheal's head. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Macaco.
Rapheal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macaco blocking some punches.
Rapheal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Rapheal - that landed with a thud.
Macaco tries a body shot but Rapheal blocks it.
Rapheal blocks an elbow strike.
Rapheal blocks a body shot from Macaco.
Macaco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Macaco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rapheal prevents a body shot from Macaco.
Macaco tries a body shot but Rapheal blocks it.
Macaco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rapheal's elbow.
Macaco works on Rapheal's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macaco.
Macaco scores with a shoulder strike.
Macaco misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Macaco fails to land.
Macaco prevents a body shot from Rapheal. #BC2#
Rapheal manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Macaco clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Rapheal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Macaco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Macaco, as that shot connected.
Rapheal checks a low kick from Macaco.
Rapheal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Macaco momentarily.
Macaco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal tries to land a front kick but Macaco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Macaco is looking to counter with head kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macaco. Rapheal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rapheal misses with a right hand
and Macaco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Macaco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rapheal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Macaco.
Macaco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rapheal misses with a looping left.
Rapheal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Macaco throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab.
Rapheal throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Macaco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Rapheal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good shot there by Rapheal.
A slapping leg kick lands for Macaco. #T2#
A cross from Macaco lands.
The fighters circling - Macaco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Rapheal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Macaco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab from Macaco.
Macaco throws a nice looking combination but Rapheal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rapheal jabs Macaco right on the nose. Macaco blinks but takes it well.
Rapheal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Macaco tries to work over Rapheal's front leg with a kick but Rapheal checks it.
Macaco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rapheal.#T3#
Macaco lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rapheal will feel that in the morning.
Macaco misses with a leg kick.
Rapheal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Macaco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rapheal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Macaco sets himself, and Rapheal steps forward looking for the clinch! Macaco avoids it this time.
Macaco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rapheal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rapheal.
Macaco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rapheal.
Macaco connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Macaco throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Rapheal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macaco.
Rapheal throws a body kick that misses
and Macaco counters with a low kick, right behind Rapheal 's knee.
A big left from Macaco misses.
Rapheal lands a nice shot to the body.
Macaco lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rapheal lands a nice looking body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Macaco staying out of range there.
Macaco wants to clinch
and Rapheal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Macaco had his way with Mark Rapheal in that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Rapheal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Macaco moves out of range of the strikes.
Macaco lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mark Rapheal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Macaco.
Rapheal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Macaco with a body shot.
Rapheal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rapheal throws a lazy uppercut
and Macaco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Macaco misses.
Nice shot lands for Macaco.
Macaco wants to slow Rapheal down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macaco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rapheal wants to counter the offense by Macaco and move into the clinch position.
Rapheal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Macaco digs a good hook to Rapheal's body.
Macaco misses with a hook.#T1#
Rapheal keeps the fight on the outside.
Rapheal wants to counter the offense by Macaco and move into the clinch position.
Macaco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rapheal.
Rapheal connects with the punch.
Macaco throws an overhand right that lands on Rapheal's shoulder, as Rapheal tries to avoid the shot.
Rapheal follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rapheal works the jab nicely.
Macaco moves into range and connects with a jab.
Macaco thumps Rapheal with a low kick.
Rapheal misses with a leg kick
and Macaco counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rapheal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2##CL#
Macaco drives through and clinches with Rapheal against the cage.
Rapheal scores with a hook to the body.
Macaco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macaco blocks a body shot from Rapheal.
Macaco tries to throw a body punch but Rapheal avoids it by throwing Macaco back against the cage.
Rapheal throws a head punch that misses.
Rapheal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rapheal blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macaco.
Macaco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rapheals head.
Macaco blocks an uppercut.
Rapheal lands with a right to the head.
Macaco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rapheal tries to work over Macaco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macaco blocking some punches.
Rapheal can't find room to land a body shot as Macaco controls the action.
Macaco throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
Rapheal working aggressively here.
Rapheal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Macaco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rapheal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Macaco.
Rapheal is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Macaco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rapheal takes an elbow to the temple.
Rapheal takes a shot to the head.
Macaco tries to throw a body punch but Rapheal avoids it by throwing Macaco back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Macaco throws an elbow but misses.
Macaco can't find room to land a body shot as Rapheal controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Macaco.
A short right from Macaco on the inside.
Macaco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Macaco - that landed with a thud.
Macaco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC#Rapheal is rocked!
Rapheal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rapheal is still on wobbly legs! Can Macaco finish him?
Macaco takes a shot to the head.
Rapheal seems to have recovered his senses.
Rapheal lands a left hand.
Macaco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rapheal's elbow.
Diego Macaco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Rapheal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Macaco throws an elbow but it misses.
Macaco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Macaco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rapheal backwards.
Rapheal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macaco lands a damaging elbow.
Rapheal throws a head punch that misses.
Rapheal struggles to land a body shot inside as Macaco controls his hands.
Rapheal misses with a punch on the inside.
Macaco can't find room to land a body shot as Rapheal controls the action.
Nice elbow from Macaco.
Macaco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rapheal blocks a body shot from Macaco.
Rapheal throws a punch but it's blocked by Macaco.
Macaco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Macaco misses with an elbow over the top.
Rapheal lands a body punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Macaco!
A very excited looking Diego Macaco rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DMMA 373
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Dragneel misses with a shot to the body
and Rapheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dragneel punishes Rapheal's body with a nice straight punch.
Rapheal slips under a jab.
Dragneel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Rapheal's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rapheal checks a leg kick.
Rapheal throwing a counter right hand but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Dragneel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rapheal misses the body punch
and Dragneel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Dragneel lands.
Rapheal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragneel.
Dragneel stuns Rapheal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dragneel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapheal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rapheal slips a straight right by Dragneel.
Rapheal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dragneel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rapheal rather than just go for the knockout.
Rapheal slips a straight right by Dragneel.
Rapheal avoids the head kick by Dragneel. #T1#
Dragneel lands a nice looking body kick.
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rapheal manages to avoid it.
Rapheal throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragneel lands with a cross.
A shot to the body from Dragneel misses
and Rapheal counters with a nice body shot.
Dragneel throws a big shot that misses.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragneel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dragneel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rapheal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dragneel thows a leg kick but Rapheal checks it
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
Rapheal throwing a counter right hand but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Dragneel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rapheal.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Rapheal ducks down to avoid it.
Rapheal is looking to counter punch.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Rapheal counters by moving into the clinch.
Dragneel misses with the head strike.
Dragneel throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Rapheal struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragneel controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragneel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dragneel throws a punch but it's blocked by Rapheal.
Dragneel lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Dragneel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rapheal throws an overhand right that lands on Dragneel's shoulder, as Dragneel tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Dragneel misses.
Rapheal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rapheal misses with an uppercut.
Dragneel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch combination from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel throws a head kick but Rapheal moves out of range.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rapheal moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
Rapheal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rapheal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rapheal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Rapheal. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Rapheal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragneel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Dragneel misses
and Rapheal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Rapheal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Rapheal misses the target.
Rapheal avoids the head kick by Dragneel.
Rapheal lands with an uppercut that bounces Dragneel off the cage and back into range.
Dragneel throws an off balance right hand
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand.
Rapheal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragneel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rapheal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rapheal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dragneel tries a quick counter leg kick but Rapheal is wise to it.
Rapheal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Rapheal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rapheal avoids the head kick by Dragneel.
Rapheal throws a lazy right hand but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dragneel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rapheal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dragneel scrambles back to his feet.
Rapheal lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragneel misses the target.
Rapheal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dragneel manages to circle out of the way.
Dragneel is looking to chop away at Rapheal's legs.
Rapheal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Rapheal slips under a jab from Dragneel.
A big right from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rapheal swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dragneel to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragneel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rapheal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rapheal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dragneel lands with a nice body kick.
Rapheal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rapheal throwing a counter right hand but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dragneel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragneel throws out a loose jab but Rapheal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dragneel.
Dragneel defending well as Rapheal loads up on a big left hand.
Rapheal checks a leg kick.
Dragneel misses with a straight right.
Dragneel misses with a right hand
and Rapheal counters with a right hand to the body.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rapheal moves out of range of the strikes.
Dragneel misses with a hook. Rapheal ducked under it nicely.
Dragneel misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rapheal lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rapheal throws a shot from downtown. Dragneel moves away and avoids it.
Dragneel misses with a right hand
and Rapheal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rapheal avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Dragneel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Dragneel tries a head kick but it misses.
Rapheal is looking to counter the offense by Dragneel and move into the clinch.
A low kick from Dragneel misses
and Rapheal counters with a straight right hand.
Rapheal takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Dragneel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rapheal just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel throws an off balance right hand
and Rapheal counters with a left to the body.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Rapheal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragneel throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab.
Rapheal misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rapheal if he has to take too many more of those.
Dragneel throws a hook to the side of Rapheal's head but Rapheal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragneel lands with a hook. Rapheal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Dragneel moves to clinch but Rapheal breaks away
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapheal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dragneel. That one must have hurt.
Rapheal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a low kick but Rapheal moves out of range easily.
Rapheal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dragneel throws a poor cross that misses
and Rapheal counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Dragneel.
Rapheal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rapheal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rapheal tries to clinch but Dragneel is having none of it.
Rapheal just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel throws an overhand right that lands on Rapheal's shoulder, as Rapheal tries to avoid the shot.
Dragneel throws a hook but Rapheal avoids it easily.
Rapheal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Dragneel. Beautiful body shot.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
and Rapheal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dragneel is breathing heavily.
Dragneel misses with a jab to the body
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand.
Dragneel misses with the body kick
and Rapheal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Dragneel is rocked!
Rapheal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dragneel in his tracks.
Dragneel is still on wobbly legs! Can Rapheal finish him?
Rapheal checks a low kick from Dragneel.
Rapheal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Rapheal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragneel seems to have recovered his senses.
Dragneel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Rapheal misses.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
and Dragneel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rapheal throws the left hand but Dragneel avoids the punch easily.
Dragneel thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
That kick from Dragneel tenderised Rapheal's leg. Rapheal is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rapheal.
Rapheal scores with a leg kick.
Rapheal slips a jab and a cross from Dragneel.
Rapheal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dragneel.
Rapheal is looking to clinch.
Dragneel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rapheal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Rapheal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dragneel. Dragneel obviously looking to wear him down.
Rapheal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Dragneel lands with a nice body punch.
Rapheal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dragneel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rapheal is out of range and Dragneel settles back down.
Rapheal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dragneel.
Rapheal blocks a head kick by Dragneel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Rapheal will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rapheal thuds his right hand into Dragneel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dragneel lands a jab to Rapheal's midsection.
Rapheal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Rapheal counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dragneel! Rapheal lets Dragneel back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rapheal slips a straight right by Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a looping left.
Dragneel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Rapheal misses its target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Dragneel misses
and Rapheal scores with a counter punch that sends Dragneel to the canvas! Rapheal smells blood - he's punishing Dragneel with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dragneel has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Rapheal!
Mark Rapheal thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 360 Rapheal v Morrison
Date: Oct 18, 2024

#R1#
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Morrison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morrison throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Rapheal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rapheal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rapheal.
A swing and a miss from Rapheal.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Rapheal is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Rapheal there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison jabs Rapheal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Morrison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rapheal's head.
Rapheal throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morrison has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rapheal walks into a straight right hand from Morrison.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Rapheal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rapheal throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.
Nice body kick from Rapheal.
Morrison connects with a right hand. Rapheal shakes it off.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Rapheal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morrison lands with a hook. Rapheal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Morrison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Morrison is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rapheal's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rapheal is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison thows a huge punch but Rapheal dodges it nicely.
Morrison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rapheal is not content to let Morrison control the position.
Morrison is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapheal tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.
Morrison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rapheal tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg.
Morrison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rapheal is controlling Morrison's trapped leg to prevent Morrison from advancing to side control.
Morrison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morrison lands with a punch from half guard.
Morrison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rapheal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Morrison is trying to control the action in half guard but Rapheal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rapheal tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg.
Morrison drops an elbow to the side of Rapheal's head.
Rapheal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Rapheal keeps moving.
Morrison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rapheal's head.
Morrison won't allow Rapheal to sweep him here.
Rapheal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morrison is in close to Rapheal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapheal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Rapheal looking to control.
Rapheal wants to sweep here but Morrison controlling him for the moment.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Rapheal blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Frank Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapheal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Rapheal moved out of range nicely.
Rapheal looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rapheal scores with a nice head shot.
Rapheal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morrison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morrison dives in and grabs Rapheal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rapheal pushes down on Morrison's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Rapheal misses the target.
Rapheal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Rapheal's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rapheal slips a straight right by Morrison.
A little feinted left hand from Rapheal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Morrison dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rapheal defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Rapheal defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Rapheal takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
Morrison shoots in and gets a takedown into Rapheal's guard.
Rapheal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrison cracks Rapheal with a solid left hand.
Rapheal controls Morrison momentarily but Morrison frees himself.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapheal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morrison is working Rapheal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morrison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Morrison lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morrison won't allow Rapheal to sweep him here.
Morrison lands a couple of digs.
Frank Morrison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morrison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rapheal's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rapheal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morrison is in close to Rapheal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Morrison postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morrison won't allow Rapheal to sweep him here.
Morrison distracts Rapheal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison is working Rapheal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rapheal keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Rapheal tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Rapheal is working hard here to advance position.
Rapheal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morrison controls the pace.
Rapheal is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Frank Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rapheal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Rapheal misses.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Rapheal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morrison misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapheal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morrison throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
A big left from Morrison misses.
Morrison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapheal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rapheal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morrison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Morrison.
A shot to the liver by Morrison. Beautiful body shot.
Rapheal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rapheal just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rapheal misses with a leg kick
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
Morrison lands a head shot.
Rapheal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison throws a body punch but Rapheal moves out of range.
Rapheal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morrison throws a right hand that misses
and Morrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Morrison finds it's way through Rapheal's defenses.
Morrison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Morrison drives through with a takedown into Rapheal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rapheal trying to control the position.
Morrison with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapheal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rapheal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Morrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rapheal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Mark Rapheal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Rapheal's head but Rapheal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Rapheal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Morrison.
Morrison throws out a powerful jab.
Rapheal misses with a body shot
and Morrison counters with a left and a right that stings Rapheal.
Morrison cracks Rapheal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morrison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rapheal is fending him off so far but Morrison persists. Nope, Rapheal circles away and we're back to standing.
Rapheal scores with a jab. Morrison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rapheal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Rapheal - just one landing.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rapheal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Morrison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Rapheal misses the target.
Rapheal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Rapheal moved out of range.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Rapheal.
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Rapheal appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rapheal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Rapheal slips the punch.
Morrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Morrison shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rapheal tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.#T2#
Nice strikes from Morrison there.
Rapheal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rapheal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morrison scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rapheal trying to control from the bottom.
Morrison wants to control but Rapheal is keeping him busy.
Rapheal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rapheal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morrison throws a big elbow that misses.
Morrison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rapheal's head.
Morrison stopping the sweep attempt from Rapheal.#T3#
Morrison trying to control but Rapheal is working from the bottom.
Morrison throwing strikes but missing.
Morrison postures up and lands a big shot to Rapheal's brow.
Rapheal pulls Morrison in close to his closed guard and prevents Morrison from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morrison misses with a series of wild punches.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Rapheal moved out of range.
Morrison throws a shot from downtown. Rapheal moves away and avoids it.
Rapheal just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Morrison connects with a body shot that sends Rapheal's belly button to the back.
Morrison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morrison punishes Rapheal's body with a nice straight punch.
Morrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rapheal is looking to counter the offense by Morrison and move into the clinch.
Frank Morrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Rapheal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rapheal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison scores with a body shot.
Morrison throws a right and a left that Rapheal avoids nicely.
Rapheal wants to clinch up but Morrison keeps it at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morrison.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RFL 11
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Holy clinches.
Rapheal struggles to land a body shot inside as Holy controls his hands. #TD2#
Holy gets control of Rapheal's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rapheal looking to pass the guard.
Holy looking to control.
Holy looking to control but Rapheal passes into half guard.
Rapheal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rapheal continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holy is still trying to improve position.
Holy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Rapheal controlling the pace.
Holy is pressing down on Rapheal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Holy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rapheal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rapheal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rapheal stands and throws Holy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Holy is trying to control Rapheal's posture but Rapheal avoids it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holy tries to buck Rapheal off but Rapheal is having none of it.
Holy struggling a bit here.
Rapheal remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holy is trying to get back to half guard.
Rapheal taking a breather here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Holy wants to control but Rapheal postures up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rapheal misses with a looping right.
Holy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Holy has closed the distance and engaged Rapheal in a clinch. #BC#
Rapheal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holy tries to close the distance and clinch but Rapheal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Rapheal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holy is looking to clinch.
Rapheal swats away the attempt to clinch by Holy.
Holy moves in looking to clinch but Rapheal pushes him off.
Holy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rapheal thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL2#
Holy closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Holy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rapheal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Holy jumps guard but Rapheal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Holy takes a shot to the head.
Holy jumps guard but Rapheal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mark Rapheal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olly Holy.
Holy tries to pull guard but Rapheal holds him up against the cage and eventually Holy drops back down to his feet.
Holy fails to pull guard. #BC#
Rapheal breaks from the clinch.
Holy wants to clinch.
Holy wants to clinch
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holy tries to clinch but Rapheal is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Holy clinches up with Rapheal and pushes him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Rapheal.
Holy jumps guard but Rapheal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Holy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rapheal walks away with a smile on his face. Holy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Rapheal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Holy rushes Rapheal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holy is trying to pull guard but Rapheal has him pressed against the cage.
Holy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Rapheal breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Rapheal tries to keep at a distance but Holy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rapheal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holy can do to turn this around?
Holy is trying to pull guard but Rapheal has him pressed against the cage.
Mark Rapheal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olly Holy.
Holy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rapheal just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rapheal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holy jumps guard but Rapheal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rapheal gets through Holy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rapheal walks away with a smile on his face. Holy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Holy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rapheal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rapheal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Holy has closed the distance and engaged Rapheal in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Holy jumps into guard, dragging Rapheal to the mat. #SUB2#
Holy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rapheal has picked Holy up and slammed him! Holy can't keep hold of the triangle and Rapheal manages to pass to side control!
Holy seems a little lost for a moment, as Rapheal dominates the positioning.
Holy manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Holy wants to get back to full guard.
Rapheal not doing much here.
Holy wants to get back to full guard.
Rapheal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Holy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Holy won't allow Rapheal to pass to mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holy trying to control but Rapheal postures up.
Rapheal controlling the action here.
Holy tries to get to full guard but Rapheal has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Holy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holy manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Holy is pulling down on Rapheal's head to control his posture.
Rapheal trying to control but Holy is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holy moves to clinch but Rapheal breaks away
and Holy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rapheal swats away the attempt to clinch by Holy.
Rapheal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holy on the side of the head. #T4##CL2#
Holy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rapheal, pushing him back against the cage.
Holy jumps guard but Rapheal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Holy tries to pull guard but Rapheal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Holy fails to pull guard.
Holy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rapheal to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Rapheal breaks from the clinch.
Olly Holy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Holy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rapheal, pushing him back against the cage.
Rapheal lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Rapheal breaks from the clinch.
Holy tries to clinch but Rapheal moves away #KD#
and Rapheal counters with a crisp right hand that drops Holy! Rapheal lets Holy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Holy closes the distance and clinches.
Holy jumps guard but Rapheal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rapheal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Rapheal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Rapheal! Holy is out on his feet! Rapheal rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Holy is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Holy is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Rapheal!
Mark Rapheal thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RFL 8.2
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rapheal misses the jab.
Rapheal looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
A jab from Rapheal misses.
Good work by Rapheal as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit cracks Rapheal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rapheal if he has to take too many more of those.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Rapheal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Rapheal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Rapheal blocks it.
Rapheal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rapheal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rapheal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rapheal throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.#T1#
Rapheal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Rapheal's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sitsongrit clobbers Rapheal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit cracks Rapheal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
As Sitsongrit backs away, Rapheal returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit lunges at Rapheal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rapheal's hand.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that Rapheal semi-blocks.
Rapheal checks a leg kick.
Rapheal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Rapheal throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Rapheal knows he should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick from Rapheal misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapheal throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
Rapheal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit works Rapheal's body with a nice hook.
Rapheal is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Rapheal.
Rapheal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Rapheal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rapheal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rapheal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Sitsongrit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Rapheal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards. #BC#
Rapheal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Rapheal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rapheal checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that Rapheal semi-blocks.
Rapheal throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapheal cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit has been cut.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Rapheal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Rapheal avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapheal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rapheal defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Rapheal takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Rapheal throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Rapheal slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rapheal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Rapheal moves out of range.
Rapheal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Rapheal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit thows a body kick. Rapheal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Rapheal sees coming a mile off.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Rapheal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rapheal misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Rapheal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rapheal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Rapheal feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Rapheal avoids it easily.
Rapheal swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Sitsongrit forces Rapheal back against the cage and clinches.
Rapheal prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit. #BC#
Rapheal manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Rapheal moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
A little feinted left hand from Rapheal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rapheal looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Rapheal has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Rapheal with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Rapheal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Rapheal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sitsongrit thinking.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Rapheal is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Rapheal moves out of range. #T2#
Rapheal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rapheal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapheal misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Rapheal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rapheal.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Rapheal throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rapheal. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Rapheal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Rapheal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends Rapheal stumbling back into the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Rapheal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rapheal's head.
Rapheal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Rapheal lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit tests Rapheal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rapheal will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rapheal.
Rapheal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
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!
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Rapheal's ribs.#T4#
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Rapheal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rapheal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Rapheal defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Rapheal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit clobbers Rapheal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rapheal. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Rapheal throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Rapheal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Rapheal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Rapheal's ribcage but misses.
Rapheal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rapheal's sensitive parts.
Rapheal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Rapheal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rapheal blocks an uppercut.
Rapheal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit gets through Rapheal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Rapheal as the two fighters clinch.
Rapheal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rapheal misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit. #BC#
Rapheal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rapheal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rapheal throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rapheal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rapheal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sitsongrit manages to circle out of the way.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rapheal half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rapheal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Rapheal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rapheal moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Rapheal moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.#T2#
Rapheal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Rapheal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rapheal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Rapheal down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rapheal.
Rapheal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rapheal cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rapheals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rapheal misses with a looping right.
Rapheal moves out of range of the strikes.
Rapheal jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Rapheal throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Nice body punch from Rapheal.
A lazy left from Rapheal finds it's target.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Rapheal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rapheal digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Rapheal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rapheal misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Rapheal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Rapheal is just out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Rapheal ducked under it nicely.
Rapheal is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Rapheal.#T4#
Rapheal throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Rapheal didn't see that one coming.
Rapheal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rapheal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Rapheal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Rapheal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rapheal throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Rapheal lands a jab.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Rapheal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Rapheal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Rapheal checks it
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand.
Rapheal walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Rapheal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Rapheal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Rapheal moves out of range.
Rapheal swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Rapheal tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Rapheal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rapheal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rapheal misses with a low kick.
That kick from Rapheal tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rapheal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rapheal manages to avoid it.
Rapheal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Rapheal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rapheal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rapheal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Rapheal moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Rapheal counters with a right hand to the body.
Rapheal throws a head kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Rapheal off balance momentarily.
Rapheal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit lands a head kick. Rapheal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sitsongrit thumps Rapheal with a low kick.
Rapheal blocks the body kick. #T3#
Rapheal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rapheal throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Rapheal moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Rapheal's leg but Rapheal calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rapheal.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Rapheal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Rapheal misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rapheal scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Rapheal misses the target.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rapheal throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rapheal throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Rapheal misses the target.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Rapheal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rapheal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mark Rapheal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rapheal at a distance.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Rapheal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body kick.
Rapheal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rapheal throws a big shot that misses.
Rapheal blocks a jab.
Rapheal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rapheal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rapheal there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Rapheal misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Rapheal down by chopping away at his legs.
Rapheal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Rapheal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Rapheal misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Rapheal.
Rapheal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Rapheal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Rapheal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Rapheal.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
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!
Sitsongrit motions for Rapheal to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rapheal throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Rapheal's body.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Rapheal's midsection.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rapheal.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rapheal counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rapheal at a distance. #T3#
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Rapheal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rapheal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rapheal moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Rapheal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Rapheal checks a leg kick.
Rapheal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rapheals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rapheal works the jab nicely.#T4#
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rapheal lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rapheal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rapheal.
Rapheal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Rapheal takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rapheal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rapheal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Rapheal checks it.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rapheal swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is the new welterweight champion!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit 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: RFL 6 - Pack Leaders
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Holy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rapheal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rapheal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Holy moves into the clinch.
Rapheal is leaning against Holy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rapheal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Rapheal.
Holy is trying to pull guard but Rapheal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rapheal walks away with a smile on his face. Holy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Holy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rapheal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rapheal circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Rapheal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rapheal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rapheal throws a body punch but Holy moves out of range. #T1#
Rapheal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rapheal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holy wants to clinch.
Holy is looking to clinch but Rapheal is avoiding it.
Rapheal was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Holy tries to clinch up.
Holy tries to clinch but Rapheal is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rapheal! But no joy.#CL#
Holy moves into the clinch.#TD#
Holy successfully pulls guard.
Holy has Rapheal pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Holy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rapheal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rapheal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Holy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rapheal defends well.
Rapheal looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Holy controlling the position.
Holy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Holy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rapheal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holy backing away here, and Rapheal unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Holy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olly Holy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holy tries to clinch
and Rapheal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holy moves in looking to clinch but Rapheal pushes him off.
Holy tries to close the distance and clinch but Rapheal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holy is looking to clinch but Rapheal is avoiding it.
Rapheal throws out a counter right but Holy avoids it with no problem.#T4##CL#
Holy clinches up with Rapheal and pushes him back against the cage.
Holy tries to pull guard but Rapheal holds him up against the cage and eventually Holy drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olly Holy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rapheal walks away with a smile on his face. Holy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Holy clinches with his opponent.
Holy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rapheal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rapheal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holy jumps guard but Rapheal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Good body shot from Rapheal. #TD#
Holy jumps into guard, dragging Rapheal to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Holy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holy is breathing heavily.
Rapheal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Rapheal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Holy slips under a jab from Rapheal.
Holy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holy tries to clinch but Rapheal is having none of it.
Holy tries to clinch up
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
Holy tries to clinch up but Rapheal circles away and keeps his distance.
Rapheal thinks about the counter body kick.
Holy is looking to clinch but Rapheal is avoiding it.
It seemed like Rapheal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holy wants to clinch.
Olly Holy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Holy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Holy wants to clinch but Rapheal slips to the side
and Holy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holy backing away here, and Rapheal unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rapheal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Holy closes the distance but Rapheal moves to the side
and Rapheal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holy thinking.
Rapheal throws a looping overhand right but Holy ducks down to avoid it.
Holy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rapheal sprawls and moves away.
Rapheal throws a jab when Holy was well out of range.
Holy attempts a counter takedown but Rapheal avoids it well and moves away.
Holy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rapheal steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Holy moves in looking to clinch but Rapheal pushes him off.
Holy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rapheal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holy darts in trying to clinch
and Rapheal counters with a good low kick that Holy was not able to check. #T2#
Holy tries to clinch up but Rapheal circles away and keeps his distance.
Rapheal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holy.
Holy tries to clinch but Rapheal moves out of range.
Holy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rapheal swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Holy takes the fight into the clinch.
Holy jumps guard but Rapheal stands there with Holy around his waist. Holy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rapheal misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Rapheal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holy wants to clinch up but Rapheal keeps it at a distance.
Mark Rapheal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rapheal swats away the attempt to clinch by Holy.
Holy tries to clinch but Rapheal moves out of range.
Holy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Holy tries to clinch up
and Rapheal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rapheal looks to throw the jab but Holy is out of range.
Holy tries to clinch up but Rapheal circles away and keeps his distance.
Holy doesn't manage to clinch there - Rapheal circles away.
Holy looks to clinch
and Rapheal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rapheal circles away from the clinch attempt
and Holy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holy doesn't manage to clinch there - Rapheal circles away.
Rapheal swats away the attempt to clinch by Holy.#T4#
Holy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rapheal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holy tries to clinch there but Rapheal circles away.
Rapheal misses with a looping right.
Holy wants to clinch up but Rapheal keeps it at a distance.
Holy moves in looking to clinch but Rapheal pushes him off.
Rapheal takes a swing at Holy's ribcage but misses.
Holy feinted with a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rapheal appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Holy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rapheal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rapheal counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Holy blocks the leg kick.
Holy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Holy tries to clinch but Rapheal is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Rapheal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Holy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holy tries to clinch up.
Rapheal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Holy with a body shot.
Holy wants to clinch
and Rapheal counters with a leg kick.
Holy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holy is looking to clinch but Rapheal is avoiding it.
Rapheal circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Rapheal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holy is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rapheal! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holy tries to close the distance and clinch but Rapheal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rapheal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rapheal just misses with a punch to the body.
Rapheal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Rapheal throws a sloppy head kick and Holy moves out of range easily.
Holy is looking to clinch.
Holy tries to clinch up but Rapheal circles away and keeps his distance.
Rapheal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holy is looking to clinch.
Holy tries to clinch but Rapheal moves away
and Rapheal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holy is looking to clinch.
Rapheal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rapheal keeps the fight on the outside.
Rapheal replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Holy blocks it well.
Decent striking displayed by Rapheal there.
Holy tries to clinch up.
Holy tries to clinch up but Rapheal circles away and keeps his distance.
Rapheal fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Holy is out of range.
Holy attempts a counter takedown but Rapheal avoids it well and moves away.
Holy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Holy wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Holy.
Rapheal looks to score with a jab to the body but Holy is just out of range.
Holy looks to clinch
and Rapheal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Holy clinches up with Rapheal and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Holy jumps guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Holy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rapheal is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Holy.
Holy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at BLK ELITE MASTERS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rapheal wants to take a breather but Holy manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rapheal. #T3#
Holy looking to control but Rapheal passes into half guard.
Rapheal controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Holy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rapheal pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Rapheal seems content to control.
Holy tries to get to full guard but Rapheal has control of the leg.
Rapheal slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rapheal prevents Holy from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Rapheal really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Rapheal throws a looping overhand right but Holy ducks down to avoid it.
Rapheal misses with a low kick.
Holy tries to clinch but Rapheal is having none of it.
Holy tries to clinch up but Rapheal circles away and keeps his distance.
Rapheal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rapheal keeps the fight on the outside.
Holy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rapheal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holy tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holy wants to clinch but Rapheal slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#KD2#
Rapheal sends Holy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rapheal is motioning to the referee to let Holy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Holy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holy darts in trying to clinch
and Rapheal counters with a big left hand that crumples Holy! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Rapheal!
Mark Rapheal is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Mark Rapheal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RFL Connected 5.1
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Riendeau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rapheal throws out the jab.
Riendeau misses the shot to the body.
Riendeau lands a jab to the nose.
We've been told by Riendeau's head coaches at Final Mile that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Riendeau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rapheal doesn't seem bothered though.
Riendeau tries to clinch up but Rapheal circles away and keeps his distance.
Rapheal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Riendeau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Riendeau takes the fight into the clinch.
Rapheal throws a punch but it's blocked by Riendeau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riendeau misses with some punches.
Riendeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Rapheal controls his hands.
Riendeau blocks a body shot from Rapheal.
Rapheal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rapheal lands a shoulder strike.
Riendeau misses with a punch to the body.
Rapheal tries a body shot but Riendeau blocks it.
Rapheal lands an uppercut.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Rapheal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rapheal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riendeau misses with a body punch.
Rapheal misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Rapheal.
Riendeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rapheal tries to throw a body punch but Riendeau avoids it by throwing Rapheal back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapheal.
Riendeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riendeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riendeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Rapheal.
Rapheal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rapheal misses with a punch on the inside.
Riendeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riendeau can't find room to land a body shot as Rapheal controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riendeau.
Rapheal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rapheal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riendeau backwards.
Rapheal scores with a shoulder strike.
Rapheal struggles to land a body shot inside as Riendeau controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rapheal can't find room to land a body shot as Riendeau controls the action.
Riendeau misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Rapheal swings wildly with an uppercut but Riendeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapheal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rapheal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rapheal.
Riendeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riendeau lands with a light punch inside.
Riendeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rapheal's elbow.
Rapheal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Riendeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Rapheal controls his hands.
Rapheal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riendeau backwards.
Rapheal misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riendeau.
Riendeau tries a body shot but Rapheal blocks it.
Riendeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rapheal backwards.
Riendeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rapheal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rapheal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rapheal blocks an uppercut.
Rapheal lands with a left to the head.
Riendeau can't find room to land a body shot as Rapheal controls the action.
Rapheal throws a head punch that misses.
Riendeau has a couple of punches blocked by Rapheal. #T3#
Rapheal prevents a body shot from Riendeau.
Rapheal misses with a body punch.
Riendeau blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Rapheal.
Rapheal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riendeau or not.
Riendeau misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Rapheal.
Rapheal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapheal.
A head punch on the inside from Rapheal fails to land.
Rapheal swings wildly with an uppercut but Riendeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapheal prevents a body shot from Riendeau.
Riendeau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Riendeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rapheal's elbow.
Rapheal blocks an uppercut.
Riendeau lands a left hand.
Riendeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riendeau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rapheal or not.
Rapheal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapheal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rapheal. #T4#
Rapheal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riendeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rapheal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riendeau's elbow.
Riendeau tries a body shot but Rapheal blocks it.
Riendeau misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Riendeau fails to land.
Riendeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rapheal blocking some punches.
Rapheal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riendeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riendeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rapheal lands with a short shot to the head.
Rapheal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riendeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rapheal.
Rapheal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rapheal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riendeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Rapheal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riendeau's elbow.
Rapheal tries to throw a body punch but Riendeau avoids it by throwing Rapheal back against the cage.
Riendeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Riendeau.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Rapheal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rapheal avoids the body shot from Riendeau.
Rapheal thinks about the counter body kick.
Riendeau misses with a two punch combination.
Rapheal appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Riendeau is looking to clinch.
Rapheal tries to land a leg kick but Riendeau saw it coming and moves away.
Riendeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Rapheal is just out of range.
Riendeau moves to clinch but Rapheal breaks away
and Rapheal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Riendeau moves to clinch but Rapheal breaks away
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Riendeau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Riendeau tries to clinch
and Rapheal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Riendeau is looking to wear down Rapheal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Riendeau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rapheal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Riendeau doesn't manage to clinch there - Rapheal circles away.
Rapheal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riendeau throws out the jab.
Riendeau misses the shot to the body.
Riendeau darts in trying to clinch
and Rapheal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rapheal moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Riendeau is rocked!
Mark Rapheal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riendeau moves out of range as Rapheal strikes.
Riendeau wants to clinch up but Rapheal keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Riendeau takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Rapheal.
Oh Riendeau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Riendeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rapheal backwards.
Rapheal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riendeau seems to have got his legs back now.
Riendeau misses with some punches.
Rapheal throws a punch but it's blocked by Riendeau.
Rapheal blocks a body shot from Riendeau.
Riendeau blocks an uppercut.
Rapheal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rapheal lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riendeau misses with a body punch.
Rapheal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Riendeau misses with the head strike.
Riendeau misses with a punch to the body.
Rapheal scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapheal.
A short right from Rapheal.
A short uppercut from Rapheal.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riendeau.
A nice left hand lands by Rapheal.
Rapheal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riendeau blocking some punches.
Riendeau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riendeau.
Rapheal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Rapheal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riendeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Riendeau.
Riendeau misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rapheal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Riendeau.
A right handed body shot lands from Rapheal.
Rapheal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riendeau blocks a body shot from Rapheal.
A short right from Rapheal.
A head punch on the inside from Rapheal fails to land.
Riendeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riendeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rapheal lands a nice shot to the body.
Riendeau lands a body punch.
Rapheal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riendeau backwards.
A body shot lands from Rapheal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rapheal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riendeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rapheal misses with the head strike.
Riendeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Riendeau fails to land.
Riendeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riendeau throws a head punch that misses.
Rapheal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rapheal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riendeau backwards.
Rapheal misses with the head strike.
Riendeau throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Rapheal.
Rapheal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rapheal lands a nice shot to the body.
Riendeau pushes Rapheal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rapheal prevents a body shot from Riendeau.
Rapheal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rapheal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rapheal blocking some punches.
Rapheal lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Riendeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rapheal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riendeau backwards.
Rapheal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rapheal tries a body shot but Riendeau blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rapheal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rapheal pushes Riendeau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Rapheal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Riendeau looks up at the clock. Bad move! Rapheal lands a right hand from hell, dropping Riendeau. Rapheal pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Rapheal!
Mark Rapheal thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RFL - Connected 4.1
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Novak tries to close the distance and clinch but Rapheal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rapheal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Novak.
Novak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rapheal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Novak tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rapheal defends well and Novak ends up having to push Rapheal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rapheal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Novak looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rapheal!
Novak is trying to ground and pound but Rapheal uses the momentary lack of control by Novak to regain half guard.
Novak with the ground and pound but Rapheal uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rapheal wants to sweep here but Novak controlling him for the moment.
Novak with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Novak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Novak postures up in Rapheal's guard and throws a big left but Rapheal blocks it.
Novak tries to free his leg and advance position but Rapheal is retaining full guard.
Novak throws an elbow that misses. Rapheal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Novak's guard. Nice move by Rapheal!#REVR#
Novak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novak trying to keep a closed guard but Rapheal is proving a slippery customer.
Rapheal sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Novak looking for a sweep. Not yet Novak, not yet.
Novak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rapheal controls the pace.
Novak looking to control.
Novak is striking but Rapheal is not phased and passes to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Novak trying to get back to full guard but Rapheal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3#
Novak can't escape the position.
Novak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Novak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Novak wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Novak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rapheal manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Novak throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Novak trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapheal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Novak throwing strikes from guard but Rapheal blocks nicely.
Novak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Novak trying to control but Rapheal is working from the bottom.
Novak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Novak postures up and lands a big shot to Rapheal's brow.
Novak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rapheal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Novak scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alfonz Novak dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rapheal moves out of range of the strikes.
Rapheal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Rapheal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Novak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rapheal circles away.
Rapheal lunges at Novak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Novak's hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Novak.
Rapheal misses with a hook. Novak ducked under it nicely.
Novak misses with a takedown attempt - Rapheal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Rapheal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mark Rapheal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfonz Novak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Novak drives through and clinches with Rapheal against the cage.
Novak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rapheal throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Rapheal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Novak's elbow.
Rapheal scores with a shot to the side of Novak's head.
Novak tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rapheal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rapheal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rapheal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Rapheal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Novak blocks an uppercut.
Novak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Novak tries for a takedown but Rapheal manages to get underhooks.
Novak takes a shot to the head.
Novak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rapheal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Novak shoots and misses
and Rapheal counters with a stiff right hand.
Novak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rapheal scores with a counter punch that sends Novak to the canvas! Rapheal smells blood - he's punishing Novak with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Novak has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Rapheal!
After winning the bout, Mark Rapheal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RFL 2 - Second Coming
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Rapheal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Rapheal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rapheal checks the leg kick.
Rapheal throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rapheal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rapheal avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Rapheal throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Rapheal throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Rapheal walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rapheal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Rapheal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Rapheal moves into the clinch.
Rapheal misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rapheal backwards.
Good body shot from Rapheal.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Rapheal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Rapheal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rapheal fails to land.
Rapheal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapheal throws a head punch that misses.
Rapheal lands a body punch. #T2#
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Rapheal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapheal working aggressively here.
Rapheal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Rapheal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Rapheal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapheal gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rapheal fails to land.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Rapheal.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Rapheal controls the action.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, Rapheal scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Rapheal blocks it.
Rapheal misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.#T3#
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Rapheal avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit motions for Rapheal to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rapheal throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Rapheal moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Rapheal avoids it easily.
Rapheal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rapheal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rapheal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rapheal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rapheal throws a big counter head kick but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Rapheal does it's job there.
Rapheal takes one on the button.
Rapheal looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Sitsongrit throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rapheal throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Rapheal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rapheal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Rapheal's head.
Rapheal throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Rapheal misses with a body shot.
It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rapheal.
Rapheal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rapheal misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Rapheal.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rapheal.
Rapheal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rapheal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rapheal misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Rapheal's leg. Rapheal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rapheal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rapheal counters with a nice body shot.
Rapheal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rapheal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Rapheal's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rapheal can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Rapheal counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Rapheal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Rapheal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit looks to throw a body kick
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapheal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.
Rapheal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rapheal.#T1#
Rapheal checks a leg kick nicely.
Rapheal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Rapheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rapheal throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Rapheal throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rapheal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Rapheal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rapheal lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
A slow jab from Rapheal misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rapheal 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.#T2#
Rapheal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rapheal takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit clobbers Rapheal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Rapheal takes one on the button.#CL2#
Rapheal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Rapheal scores with a shoulder strike.
Rapheal misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Rapheal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rapheal misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Rapheal scores with a shoulder strike.
Rapheal works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Rapheal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit cracks Rapheal with a nice body shot.
Mark Rapheal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Rapheal.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapheal.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Rapheal throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to striking at distance but Rapheal won't allow it.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rapheal.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Rapheal lands a nice shot to the body.
Rapheal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Rapheal.
Rapheal digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rapheal misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Sitsongrit tries to work over Rapheal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Rapheal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rapheal swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapheal.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rapheal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Rapheal avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Rapheal misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rapheal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit pushes Rapheal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Rapheal.
Rapheal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rapheal misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapheal.
Rapheal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rapheal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mark Rapheal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Rapheal moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Rapheal only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Rapheal.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Rapheal misses the target.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Rapheal right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rapheal wants to counter with a clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him away.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Rapheal strikes.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Rapheal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rapheal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Rapheal's midsection.
Jab from Sitsongrit.#T1#
Rapheal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Rapheal blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Rapheal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rapheal. That did some damage!
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rapheal doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rapheal is able to avoid easily.
Rapheal throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Rapheal's body.
Rapheal loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Rapheal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.#T2#
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rapheal misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rapheal's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Rapheal looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Rapheal lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rapheal.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick by Sitsongrit misses
and Rapheal counters with a stiff right hand.
Rapheal throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rapheal is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Rapheal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Rapheal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rapheal on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Rapheal blocks it.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Rapheal's shoulder, as Rapheal tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rapheal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rapheal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rapheal throws a lazy uppercut
and Rapheal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Rapheal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rapheal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Rapheal counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Rapheal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rapheal throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to throw a body kick
and Rapheal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rapheal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Rapheal misses the jab.
Rapheal moves out of range of the strikes.
Rapheal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Rapheal with a jab.
Rapheal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit 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: Night Champions 4
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Maldita throws a lazy right hand but Rapheal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maldita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rapheal takes a swing at Maldita's ribcage but misses.
Maldita throws a right hand that Rapheal ducks under and follows up with a left that Rapheal also avoids with ease.
Rapheal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maldita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maldita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rapheal manages to avoid it.
Rapheal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maldita misses with an uppercut
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Velha Maldita has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal lands a right hook to the body.
Rapheal looks to throw the jab but Maldita is out of range.
Rapheal throws a hook to the side of Maldita's head but Maldita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldita swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maldita throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Rapheal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rapheal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maldita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maldita throws out a counter right but Rapheal avoids it with no problem.
Rapheal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rapheal misses with a hook.
Rapheal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rapheal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maldita rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Maldita misses.
Maldita throws a body punch but Rapheal moves out of range. #T2#
Maldita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maldita throws a poor cross that misses
and Rapheal counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rapheal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldita.
As Maldita backs away, Rapheal returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maldita moves away from the strike by Rapheal.
A slow jab from Rapheal misses its intended target.
Maldita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rapheal throws a looping overhand right but Maldita ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Rapheal's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Maldita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rapheal.
No joy there for Maldita, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rapheal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maldita on the side of the head. #T3#
Rapheal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rapheal moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maldita.
A shot to the liver by Rapheal. Beautiful body shot.
Maldita listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maldita throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldita looks to land a right hand but Rapheal moved out of range.
Rapheal quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Maldita misses with a wild body shot.
Maldita looks to score with a jab to the body but Rapheal is just out of range.
Maldita lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Rapheal lands with a right hand.
A big right from Rapheal misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldita swings for the body but Rapheal moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Rapheal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rapheal misses the shot to the body.
Rapheal moves away from the strike by Maldita.
Maldita moves out of range of the leg kick from Rapheal.
Maldita looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rapheal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maldita slips under a jab.
Rapheal swings widly with a right hand
and Maldita counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Velha Maldita will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Velha Maldita's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rapheal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maldita.
Maldita misses with a body shot.
Velha Maldita seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maldita uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rapheal.
Rapheal misses with a straight right.
Rapheal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rapheal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maldita works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldita takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rapheal throws a hook to the side of Maldita's head but Maldita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldita scores with a jab. Rapheal acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Maldita cracks Rapheal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maldita misses with a straight right.
Maldita fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rapheal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maldita throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldita thuds a left hand into Rapheal's body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rapheal might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rapheal throws a hook but Maldita blocks it.
Maldita takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rapheal jabs Maldita right on the nose. Maldita blinks but takes it well.
Rapheal throws an overhand right that lands on Maldita's shoulder, as Maldita tries to avoid the shot.
Maldita looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Maldita thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maldita connects with a right hand. Rapheal shakes it off.
Maldita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maldita swings widly with a right hand
and Rapheal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldita thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldita misses with a double jab.
Maldita throws a shot from downtown. Rapheal moves away and avoids it.
Rapheal misses with a leg kick
letting Maldita counter with a right hand.
Rapheal lands with a shot to the body.
Rapheal tries to move into range but Maldita moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Maldita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Rapheal was looking to counter with a kick there.
Maldita swings widly with a right hand
and Rapheal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maldita fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rapheal scores with a body shot.
A big right from Rapheal misses.
Rapheal misses with a wild body shot.
Maldita throws a shot from downtown. Rapheal moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Rapheal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rapheal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maldita.
Maldita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldita. Rapheal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rapheal is looking to counter punch.
Velha Maldita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Rapheal throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rapheal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maldita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maldita drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldita uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rapheal.
Maldita looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rapheal throws a lazy head kick
and Maldita counters with a left to the body.
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Maldita.
Rapheal throws a right hand that misses
and Maldita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maldita thuds a left hand into Rapheal's body.
Rapheal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maldita.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Velha Maldita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Velha Maldita's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Rapheal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maldita moves out of range as Rapheal strikes.
Maldita scores with a decent looking hook.
Rapheal throws out a leg kick but Maldita moves out of range and Rapheal only half commits.
Rapheal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rapheal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rapheal loads up on a big right hand but Maldita slips the punch.
Rapheal throws a right hand that misses
and Maldita counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldita swings for the body but Rapheal moves out of range.
Maldita looks to throw the jab but Rapheal is out of range.
Maldita misses with a combination
and Rapheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Maldita throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Maldita coming out on top.
Maldita keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rapheal.
Maldita now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rapheal throws a shot from downtown. Maldita moves away and avoids it.
Maldita throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maldita throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maldita throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maldita with a jab.#T2#
Rapheal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maldita on the side of the head.
Maldita misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapheal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maldita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Maldita.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldita misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maldita takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rapheal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rapheal digs a good body shot into Maldita's ribs.#T3#
Rapheal scores with a jab to the head.
Rapheal sizes up Maldita with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#Maldita is rocked!
Maldita throws a combination that misses
and Rapheal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maldita is still on wobbly legs! Can Rapheal finish him?
Maldita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maldita is aggressively charging in as Rapheal backs up avoiding any damage. Rapheal tosses out a jab and Maldita runs right into it face first! Maldita is out cold! Rapheal dropped down on all fours and is barking in Maldita's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Rapheal!
Mark Rapheal retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Mark Rapheal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC 77:Von Wild vs Yamasaki
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Rapheal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rapheal throws a body kick that misses
enabling Kuzmitch to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Kuzmitch.
Nice shot by Kuzmitch.
Rapheal misses with a shot to the body
and Kuzmitch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rapheal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Rapheal does it's job there.
Rapheal digs a good hook to Kuzmitch's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapheal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Kuzmitch throws a head kick that misses.
Rapheal lands a jab to Kuzmitch's midsection.
Rapheal connects with the punch.#KD#
Rapheal feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kuzmitch sprawling to the canvas! Kuzmitch rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rapheal finish him?! #ROC#Kuzmitch is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rapheal moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've been told by Rapheal's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kuzmitch throws a hook to the side of Rapheal's head but Rapheal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD#
Rapheal cracks Kuzmitch with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kuzmitch looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rapheal finish him?
Kuzmitch is still on wobbly legs! Can Rapheal finish him?#T2#
Crack! Rapheal connects with the perfect overhand right and Kuzmitch falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Rapheal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Rapheal!
Mark Rapheal retains his welterweight title!
Mark Rapheal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 73:Akutagawa vs Rapheal
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Rapheal's corner calls for a 1-2. Rapheal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Ryu Akutagawa has been cut.
Akutagawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akutagawa moves out of range as Rapheal strikes.
Akutagawa takes a swing at Rapheal's ribcage but misses.
Akutagawa with the inside leg kick.
Akutagawa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akutagawa scores with a jab. Rapheal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rapheal takes a swing at Akutagawa's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akutagawa misses with a wild body shot.
Akutagawa misses with a hook. Rapheal ducked under it nicely.
Akutagawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Akutagawa throws a shot from downtown. Rapheal moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Akutagawa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akutagawa swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Rapheal counters by moving into the clinch.
Akutagawa misses with a punch to the body.
Akutagawa blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Akutagawa breaks from the clinch.
Akutagawa throws a hook but Rapheal avoids it easily.
Rapheal drops his hands momentarily and Akutagawa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rapheal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akutagawa misses with a left hand
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapheal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akutagawa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rapheal. Rapheal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapheal looks to throw the jab but Akutagawa is out of range.
Akutagawa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rapheal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akutagawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Rapheal.
Akutagawa throwing a counter right hand but Rapheal manages to avoid it.
Akutagawa avoids the body shot from Rapheal.
Akutagawa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akutagawa throws a lazy body kick
and Rapheal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akutagawa thinking.
Akutagawa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akutagawa cracks Rapheal with a good jab.
Rapheal lands a nice hook to Akutagawa's body. Akutagawa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akutagawa misses with a low kick.#T3#
Akutagawa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rapheal.
Akutagawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Akutagawa misses.
Akutagawa tried to score with a low kick but Rapheal checks it.
Rapheal tries to counter by closing the distance.
Akutagawa misses with a straight right.
Akutagawa slips under a jab from Rapheal.
Akutagawa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akutagawa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akutagawa misses with a body shot. #T4#
Rapheal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akutagawa.
Rapheal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akutagawa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rapheal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rapheal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akutagawa to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab lands there for Akutagawa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Rapheal clinches up with Akutagawa and pushes him back against the cage.
Rapheal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rapheal working aggressively here.
Akutagawa blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Akutagawa breaks from the clinch.
Rapheal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akutagawa under the eye.
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 Ryu Akutagawa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryu Akutagawa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rapheal just misses with a punch to the body.
Rapheal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akutagawa.
Good standup being displayed there by Akutagawa as he connects with a hook.
Rapheal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rapheal has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice shot by Akutagawa.#CL2#
Rapheal has closed the distance and engaged Akutagawa in a clinch.
Rapheal lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Rapheal. #BC#
Akutagawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rapheal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Rapheal.#CUT2#Ryu Akutagawa's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Akutagawa lands a nice looking body shot.
Rapheal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akutagawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Akutagawa misses with a shot to the body
and Rapheal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rapheal walks into a stiff left hand from Akutagawa.
Rapheal throws a leg kick that is checked
and Akutagawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rapheal dips to his left and cracks Akutagawa with an uppercut!
Rapheal blocks a leg kick.
Akutagawa lands the left hand.
Rapheal throws a poor cross that misses
and Akutagawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akutagawa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akutagawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Rapheal moves into the clinch.
Rapheal tries to work over Akutagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rapheal blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Akutagawa breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Rapheal.#CUT2#Ryu Akutagawa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rapheal throws a hook to the side of Akutagawa's head but Akutagawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rapheal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rapheal with a nice cross.
Akutagawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akutagawa throws a hook but Rapheal blocks it.
Rapheal lands a jab to Akutagawa's midsection.#T3#
Akutagawa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A good leg kick by Rapheal. #CL2#
Rapheal closes the distance and clinches.
Akutagawa blocks a body shot from Rapheal.
Rapheal lands with a left to the head.
Rapheal tries to work over Akutagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rapheal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akutagawa backwards. #CUT2#Jeez, Ryu Akutagawa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Akutagawa tries to break free but Rapheal pushes him back against the cage.
Akutagawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rapheal backwards.
Akutagawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akutagawa tries to break free but Rapheal pushes him back against the cage.
Rapheal lands a right hand.
Rapheal lands a right hand.
Rapheal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akutagawa.
Rapheal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akutagawa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rapheal. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akutagawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rapheal cracks Akutagawa with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rapheal lands a body punch.
Akutagawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Rapheal.
Rapheal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rapheal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rapheal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akutagawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Rapheal controls his hands.
Akutagawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rapheal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akutagawa backwards.
Akutagawa tries to break the clinch but Rapheal is controlling the position.
Rapheal scores with an uppercut up the middle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Rapheal!
Mark Rapheal is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Mark Rapheal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 70
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
McMichael connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rapheal throws a body punch but McMichael moves out of range.
McMichael looks for the body kick but Rapheal saw that one coming.
McMichael looks to land a combination but Rapheal avoids it well.
McMichael needs to keep his hands up - Rapheal had a free shot at his head there.
Rapheal stuns McMichael with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from McMichael misses its intended target.
Rapheal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McMichael swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
McMichael slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McMichael misses with a hook
and Rapheal counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMichael throws a big shot that misses.
Rapheal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McMichael cracks a nice hook into Rapheal's ribs.
McMichael misses with the combination.
Rapheal looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Rapheal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rapheal misses with a low kick.
Rapheal tries a head kick but it misses.
McMichael throws a leg kick
and Rapheal counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from McMichael misses
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve McMichael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapheal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McMichael misses with a hook
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapheal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McMichael can pounce on him.
McMichael throws out a leg kick but Rapheal moves out of range and McMichael only half commits.
McMichael throws a nice looking combination but Rapheal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rapheal wants to counter with a clinch but McMichael pushes him away.
McMichael lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rapheal throws a leg kick but McMichael moved away.
McMichael cracks Rapheal with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
McMichael blocks a head kick by Rapheal.
McMichael definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rapheal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McMichael thuds his right hand into Rapheal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
McMichael clinches with his opponent.
McMichael prevents a body shot from Rapheal.
Rapheal misses with a punch on the inside.
McMichael swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rapheal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rapheal can't find room to land a body shot as McMichael controls the action.
Rapheal working aggressively here.
Rapheal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rapheal blocks the elbow strike.
Rapheal misses with a short punch on the inside.
McMichael blocking some punches.
McMichael with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McMichael tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McMichael is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rapheal is defending well for now.
McMichael lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
McMichael misses with some punches.
Rapheal throws a head punch that misses.
McMichael lands a hook that snaps the head of Rapheal backwards.
Rapheal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McMichael throws an elbow that misses.
Rapheal can't find room to land a body shot as McMichael controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Rapheal.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McMichael.
Rapheal lands a hook that snaps the head of McMichael backwards.
Rapheal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rapheal blocks a body shot from McMichael.
Rapheal misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Rapheal fails to land.
Rapheal prevents a body shot from McMichael.
Rapheal throws a head punch that misses.
McMichael blocking some punches.
Rapheal lands a right hand that snaps the head of McMichael backwards.
Rapheal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMichael throws a head punch that misses.
McMichael struggles to land a body shot inside as Rapheal controls his hands.
Rapheal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McMichael just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rapheal's brow. #T4#
Rapheal scores with a hook to the body.
Rapheal blocks the elbow strike.
Rapheal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rapheal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McMichael's elbow.
McMichael lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rapheal backwards.
McMichael misses with a punch on the inside.
Rapheal lands a body shot in the clinch.
McMichael lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Rapheal.
Rapheal lands with a light punch inside.
Rapheal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McMichael misses with the head strike.
McMichael working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McMichael throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McMichael.
McMichael doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMichael struggles to land a body shot inside as Rapheal controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rapheal misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMichael is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rapheal is defending well for now.
Rapheal lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McMichael.
McMichael throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steve McMichael will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McMichael throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab.
Rapheal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McMichael scores with a jab to the body.
Rapheal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McMichaels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McMichael misses with a wild combination.
Rapheal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McMichael.
McMichael jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McMichael throws a hook but Rapheal blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from McMichael is predictable there
and Rapheal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McMichael thinking.
Rapheal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rapheal missing with a left hand there. McMichael was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMichael looks to land a right hand but Rapheal moved out of range.
McMichael throws a hook but Rapheal avoids it easily.
Rapheal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
A good leg kick by McMichael.
McMichael on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rapheal 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.
McMichael rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapheal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rapheal misses with a looping left.
McMichael misses with a looping left.
Rapheal blocks a low kick nicely.
McMichael falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rapheal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rapheal slips under a jab.
Rapheal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McMichael scores with a nice strike.
McMichael misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Rapheal counters with a nice right hand that sends McMichael toppling to the canvas! McMichael scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rapheal finish him?!#ROC2#McMichael is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapheal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McMichael misses the shot to the body.
Rapheal wants to counter with a clinch but McMichael pushes him away.
McMichael tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rapheal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McMichael can pounce on him.
Rapheal is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick from McMichael misses
and Rapheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rapheal works McMichael's body with a nice hook.
McMichael misses with a hook #KD2#
and Rapheal counters with a crisp right hand that drops McMichael! Rapheal lets McMichael back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh McMichael is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMichael throws a sloppy body shot
and Rapheal counters with a left to the body.
Rapheal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rapheal punishes McMichael's body with a nice straight punch.
McMichael bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Rapheal comes at him with an uppercut from hell! McMichael falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! McMichael was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Rapheal!
An out of breath Mark Rapheal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 64:Hassan vs Mogh
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Kuzmitch throws a body punch but Rapheal moves out of range.
Kuzmitch thumps Rapheal with a low kick.
Kuzmitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rapheal.
Kuzmitch throws a body shot but no joy.
Rapheal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuzmitch counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapheal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmitch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rapheal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuzmitch doesn't seem bothered though.
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Kuzmitch.#T1#
Kuzmitch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rapheal misses with a hook.
Kuzmitch is looking for the big counter here.
Rapheal takes a swing at Kuzmitch's ribcage but misses.
Rapheal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuzmitch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rapheal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuzmitch! But no joy.
Kuzmitch misses with a body shot.
Kuzmitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rapheal moves away.#T2#
Kuzmitch connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuzmitch misses with a wild body shot.
Kuzmitch blocks a jab.
Kuzmitch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rapheal misses with a hook to the body
and Kuzmitch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuzmitch misses with a looping left.
Rapheal takes a swing at Kuzmitch's ribcage but misses.
Rapheal digs a good hook to Kuzmitch's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzmitch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rapheal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Rapheal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rapheal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzmitch moves away.
Kuzmitch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuzmitch misses with a body shot.
Rapheal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuzmitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuzmitch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuzmitch slips under a jab from Rapheal.
Rapheal misses with a right hand
enabling Kuzmitch to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Rapheal misses with a hook to the body
and Kuzmitch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuzmitch misses with a low kick.
Kuzmitch slips a jab from Rapheal.
Kuzmitch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuzmitch connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuzmitch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Rapheal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuzmitch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rapheal throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuzmitch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kuzmitch throws a jab when Rapheal was well out of range.
Rapheal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Kuzmitch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kuzmitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuzmitch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petr Kuzmitch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuzmitch scores with a jab to the head.
Kuzmitch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kuzmitch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmitch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Rapheal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rapheal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kuzmitch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Kuzmitch misses with a shot to the body
and Rapheal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuzmitch thinking.
Kuzmitch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rapheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuzmitch loads up on a big right hand but Rapheal slips the punch.
As Kuzmitch tries to get set, Rapheal tries to push him back and clinch up but Kuzmitch manages to avoid the attempt.
Kuzmitch throws out a loose jab but Rapheal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuzmitch lands a jab to the head.
Kuzmitch throws out a loose jab but Rapheal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapheal is looking to counter the offense by Kuzmitch and move into the clinch.
Rapheal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Kuzmitch.#T2#
Rapheal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuzmitch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuzmitch scores with a jab to the head.
Kuzmitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rapheal.
Kuzmitch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rapheal misses with a body shot.
Kuzmitch has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kuzmitch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzmitch tries to land a leg kick but Rapheal saw it coming and moves away.
Rapheal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuzmitch. #T3#
Rapheal lands a jab to the nose.
Kuzmitch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rapheal was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rapheal misses with a looping left.
Kuzmitch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Rapheal misses.
Rapheal throws out a loose jab but Kuzmitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuzmitch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rapheal to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Rapheal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rapheal.#T4#
Kuzmitch ducks under a wild hook from Rapheal.
Rapheal misses the jab.
Kuzmitch lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuzmitch misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been told by Rapheal's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kuzmitch misses with a low kick.
Rapheal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rapheal punishes Kuzmitch's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Kuzmitch throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Rapheal will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Kuzmitch lands a jab to Rapheal's midsection.
Kuzmitch throws out a loose jab but Rapheal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapheal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuzmitch cracks Rapheal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Kuzmitch.
Rapheal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kuzmitch manages to circle out of the way.
Kuzmitch misses with a hook
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rapheal is looking to counter punch.
Rapheal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Kuzmitch digs a good body shot into Rapheal's ribs.
Kuzmitch throws a big shot that misses.
Rapheal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rapheal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#Kuzmitch is rocked!
Kuzmitch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rapheal manages to avoid it.
Kuzmitch scores with a jab to the body.
Kuzmitch throws out a loose jab but Rapheal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapheal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuzmitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Kuzmitch avoids the body shot from Rapheal.
Kuzmitch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuzmitch throws a hook to the side of Rapheal's head but Rapheal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuzmitch blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Kuzmitch.
A big left from Rapheal misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzmitch throws a body punch but Rapheal moves out of range.
Rapheal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kuzmitch manages to circle out of the way.
Rapheal misses with a body shot. #T3#
Rapheal throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kuzmitch to counter with a crisp jab.
Rapheal misses with a left hand
and Rapheal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rapheal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rapheal misses with a straight left.
Kuzmitch throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Rapheal counters by moving into the clinch.
Kuzmitch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rapheal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rapheal pushes Kuzmitch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kuzmitch dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rapheal lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Kuzmitch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuzmitch.
Rapheal blocks an uppercut.
Rapheal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rapheal lands an uppercut.
Rapheal scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Rapheal.
Rapheal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rapheal struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuzmitch controls his hands. #BC#
Rapheal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuzmitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuzmitch misses with a leg kick
and Rapheal counters with a stiff right hand.
Rapheal swings for the body but Kuzmitch moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mark Rapheal did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Rapheal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Rapheal throws a body shot but no joy.
Rapheal misses with a hook to the body
letting Kuzmitch counter with a right hand.
Kuzmitch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rapheal connects with a body shot.
Kuzmitch scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal misses with a body shot.
Rapheal lands the left hand.
Rapheal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuzmitch counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Kuzmitch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rapheal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rapheal avoids the body shot from Kuzmitch.
An attempted straight right counter from Rapheal misses the target.
Rapheal dodges the punch combination from Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rapheal.
Kuzmitch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rapheal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
A big left from Rapheal misses.
Kuzmitch flicks out a counter leg kick but Rapheal steps away.
Kuzmitch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kuzmitch misses with a wild body shot.
Rapheal throwing a counter right hand but Kuzmitch manages to avoid it.
Rapheal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kuzmitch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rapheal counters with a straight right hand.
Kuzmitch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuzmitch throws a body shot but no joy.
Rapheal swings widly with a right hand
and Kuzmitch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rapheal throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Rapheal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuzmitch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuzmitch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rapheal avoids the body shot from Kuzmitch.
Rapheal misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuzmitch counters with a stiff right hand.
Rapheal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rapheal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuzmitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Rapheal lands a jab to Kuzmitch's midsection.
Rapheal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzmitch manages to avoid it.
Kuzmitch just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuzmitch.
A slow jab from Rapheal misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Kuzmitch misses.
Rapheal is looking to counter the offense by Kuzmitch and move into the clinch.
Rapheal moves out of range of the body kick.
Rapheal's corner calls for a 1-2. Rapheal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Petr Kuzmitch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kuzmitch lands a jab to the head.
Rapheal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rapheal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuzmitch counters with a nice leg kick.
Rapheal slips a jab and a cross from Kuzmitch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Rapheal.
Rapheal's corner calls for a 1-2. Rapheal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuzmitch is still on wobbly legs! Can Rapheal finish him?
Kuzmitch moves away from the strike by Rapheal.
Kuzmitch tries a quick counter leg kick but Rapheal is wise to it.#T1#
Kuzmitch throws out a leg kick but Rapheal moves out of range and Kuzmitch only half commits.
Kuzmitch seems to have recovered his senses.
Kuzmitch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rapheal checks it well.
Rapheal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kuzmitch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuzmitch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rapheal.
Kuzmitch throws a big shot that misses.
Kuzmitch misses the body punch #CL#
and Rapheal counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Kuzmitch breaks from the clinch.
Kuzmitch swings for the body but Rapheal moves out of range.
Rapheal is looking to counter the offense by Kuzmitch and move into the clinch.#T2#
Rapheal misses the shot to the body.
Kuzmitch jabs at Rapheal's body.
Kuzmitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rapheal.
Kuzmitch misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuzmitch. That snapped Rapheal's head back.
Kuzmitch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rapheal was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuzmitch.
An attempted straight right counter from Rapheal misses the target.
Rapheal throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuzmitch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Kuzmitch takes one to the chin there.
Rapheal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuzmitch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuzmitch misses with a low kick.
Rapheal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzmitch manages to avoid it.
Kuzmitch misses with an uppercut. Rapheal saw that one coming.
Rapheal with a jab.
Kuzmitch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Rapheal misses with a hook
and Kuzmitch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuzmitch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Rapheal.
Kuzmitch staying out of range there.
Rapheal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuzmitch.
Rapheal tries to counter by clinching up but Kuzmitch breaks away and moves out of range.
Kuzmitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rapheal connects with a single shot there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 47:48
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Kuzmitch!
Petr Kuzmitch is the new welterweight champion!
Petr Kuzmitch thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 57: Caceres vs Standifer
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Kruglov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good exchange - Kruglov coming out on top.
Kruglov misses with a left hand
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab.
Kruglov throws a poor cross that misses
and Rapheal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Kruglov sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Rapheal to the ground! Kruglov dives into full mount looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rapheal wants to control but Kruglov is having none of it.
Kruglov content just to control the position here.
Kruglov trying to control but Rapheal is having none of it. #T1#
Kruglov controlling from the full mount.
Rapheal tries to lock up and control but Kruglov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rapheal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rapheal tries to lock up and control but Kruglov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kruglov wants to take his opponent's back but Rapheal doesn't allow it.
Kruglov wants to control the pace but Rapheal is squirming around nicely. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kruglov controlling from mount.
Kruglov trying to control but Rapheal is having none of it. #SU2#
Kruglov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Kruglov throws the kick towards the body but Rapheal avoids it.#T3#
Kruglov misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Rapheal.
Kruglov misses with a hook.
Rapheal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruglov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rapheal looks to land a right hand but Kruglov moved out of range.
Kruglov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rapheal.
Rapheal throwing a counter right hand but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Kruglov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapheal misses with a straight left.
Kruglov tries to counter with a clinch but Rapheal shakes him off and moves away.
Rapheal avoids the head kick by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Rapheal's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Viktor Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov misses with a straight right.
Rapheal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Kruglov misses with a head kick.
Rapheal lands an overhand right.
Kruglov misses with a body kick.
Rapheal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rapheal moves away from the strike by Kruglov.
A little feinted left hand from Rapheal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Rapheal misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Kruglov lands but Rapheal takes it in his stride.
Kruglov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rapheal counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruglov misses the jab.
Rapheal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kruglov throws a jab when Rapheal was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Kruglov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rapheal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kruglov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruglov lands a really nice looking cross but Rapheal seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Rapheal.
Kruglov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rapheal.
Rapheal is looking to counter punch.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Rapheal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kruglov lands a jab.
Rapheal slips a jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rapheal is just out of range.
Rapheal has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapheal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Rapheal connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Kruglov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Rapheal slips the punch.
Rapheal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rapheal is looking to counter punch.
Kruglov misses with a head kick.
It looked like Rapheal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruglov throws a big shot that misses.
Rapheal just misses with a punch to the body.
Rapheal blocks a head kick by Kruglov.
Rapheal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rapheal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruglov throws out a loose jab but Rapheal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapheal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
It looked like Rapheal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kruglov.
Kruglov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rapheal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rapheal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rapheal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov blocks a jab.
Rapheal slips under a jab from Kruglov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rapheal slips a straight right by Kruglov.
Rapheal misses with a shot to the body
and Kruglov counters with a straight right hand.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut.
Kruglov staying out of range there.#T3#
Kruglov misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapheal counters with a right hand to the body.
Rapheal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Rapheal connects with a body shot.
Rapheal swings widly with a right hand
and Kruglov counters with a straight right hand.
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruglov takes a swing at Rapheal's ribcage but misses.
Rapheal throwing a counter right hand but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Kruglov misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab.
Kruglov throws a lazy right hand but Rapheal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rapheal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruglov throws a looping overhand right but Rapheal ducks down to avoid it.
Rapheal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rapheal misses with a body punch
and Kruglov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Kruglov jabs at Rapheal's body.
Rapheal lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov misses with a double jab
and Rapheal counters with a straight right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Kruglov scores with a four punch combination!
Rapheal moves out of range of the body kick from Kruglov.
Rapheal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rapheal throws out the jab.
Rapheal takes one to the side of the head.
Rapheal slips a jab from Kruglov.
Rapheal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rapheal lands a nice shot that snaps Kruglov's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Viktor Kruglov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruglov throws a lazy right hand but Rapheal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rapheal is looking to counter punch.
Rapheal cracks a nice hook into Kruglov's ribs.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rapheal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A left lands for Rapheal.
Kruglov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand.
Kruglov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rapheal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rapheal misses the target.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Kruglov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Kruglov misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapheal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruglov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Rapheal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rapheal throws a lazy right hand but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rapheal swings for the body but Kruglov moves out of range.
Kruglov wants to counter with a clinch but Rapheal pushes him away.#KD#
Rapheal feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kruglov sprawling to the canvas! Kruglov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rapheal finish him?! #ROC#Kruglov is rocked!
Kruglov misses with a hook
and Rapheal counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruglov misses the shot to the body.
Kruglov connects with a jab.
Kruglov throws a lazy body kick
and Rapheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Kruglov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rapheal looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
Rapheal looks to throw the jab but Kruglov is out of range.
Rapheal staying out of range there.
Rapheal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand.
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Rapheal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruglov is still on wobbly legs! Can Rapheal finish him?
Kruglov lands with an uppercut that bounces Rapheal off the cage and back into range.
Kruglov seems to have recovered his senses.
Rapheal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruglov to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Kruglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rapheal.
Kruglov sizes up Rapheal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rapheal.
A lazy body kick from Kruglov
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab.
Rapheal avoids the head kick by Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a straight right.
Rapheal throwing a counter right hand but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Rapheal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rapheal punishes Kruglov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruglov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kruglov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
Rapheal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a left hand
and Rapheal counters with a nice body shot.
Kruglov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kruglov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rapheal scores with a nice strike.
Kruglov throws a lazy uppercut
and Rapheal counters with a right hand to the body.
Rapheal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Kruglov
and Rapheal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruglov thinking.
A jab from Rapheal misses.
Kruglov throws a lazy uppercut
and Rapheal counters with a straight right hand.
Rapheal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Rapheal clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Kruglov misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapheal counters with a big right hand! Oh Kruglov is in trouble here! Rapheal follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Rapheal!
Mark Rapheal retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Mark Rapheal 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: Night Champions 3
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Raynard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rapheal.
A shot to the liver by Rapheal. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Raynard drives through and clinches with Rapheal against the cage.
Rapheal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rapheal.
Raynard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rapheal walks away with a smile on his face. Raynard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Raynard just misses with a punch to the body.
Raynard throws a combination that misses
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Marlon Raynard has been cut.
Raynard avoids the body shot from Rapheal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard misses with a right hand
and Rapheal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raynard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rapheal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rapheal throws a body punch but Raynard moves out of range.
Raynard misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapheal counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Raynard misses with an uppercut
and Rapheal counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Raynard misses
and Rapheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raynard slips under a jab from Rapheal.
Rapheal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marlon Raynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapheal misses with a wild body shot.
Raynard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rapheal throws a jab but it's blocked by Raynard.
A jab from Rapheal misses.
Rapheal scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Raynard misses
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab.
Raynard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rapheal to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#Marlon Raynard's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Raynard sizes up Rapheal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raynard swings widly with a right hand
and Rapheal counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Rapheal lands.
Raynard misses with a jab to the body
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapheal cracks Raynard on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Raynard falls backwards against the cage. Rapheal follows up with more strikes that drop Raynard to his knees. Rapheal keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Raynard! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Rapheal!
Mark Rapheal is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Mark Rapheal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC Fight Night 8
Date: May 02, 2023

#R1#
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Rapheal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rapheal.
Carter throws a body shot but no joy.
Carter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rapheal's head backwards.
Carter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rapheal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carter tries to clinch but Rapheal is having none of it.
Rapheal throws out a counter right but Carter avoids it with no problem.
Carter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Barry Carter has been cut.
Rapheal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Rapheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carter looks to land a left hand but Rapheal moved out of range nicely.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Barry Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter wants to clinch up but Rapheal keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Rapheal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter.
Carter swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Carter is rocked!
Carter misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapheal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Carter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carter is breathing heavily.
Carter glances at the clock... BAM! Rapheal nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Carter crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Carter is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Rapheal!
After winning the bout, Mark Rapheal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 77: Berkut vs Ivanovic
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Harris moves forwards but Rapheal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rapheal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rapheal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rapheal wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Harris misses the target.
Rapheal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rapheal throws out the jab.
Rapheal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rapheal misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapheal misses with a left hand
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rapheal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapheal gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#Rapheal is rocked!#T1#
Harris throws an overhand right that drops Rapheal like a sack of potatoes! Harris dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bastien Harris!

Event: HFC 73 - Olly Holly vs De Ross
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Rapheal throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ryhein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ryhein.
Ryhein throws a leg kick but Rapheal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rapheal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ryhein bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rapheal's head.
Rapheal lands with a shot to the body.
Ryhein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rapheal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rapheal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ryhein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rapheal.
Rapheal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rapheal throws a right hand that misses
and Ryhein counters with a low kick, right behind Rapheal 's knee.
Ryhein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryhein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rapheal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ryhein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Ryhein walks into a left hand.
Ryhein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryhein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rapheal.
Ryhein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ryhein misses with a head kick.
Rapheal throws a big shot that misses.
Ryhein fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rapheal just manages to avoid it.
Ryhein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ryhein throws a one two combo.
Ryhein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryhein lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Ryhein finds it's way through Rapheal's defenses. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryhein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Einar Ryhein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapheal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryhein takes a swing at Rapheal's ribcage but misses.
Rapheal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rapheal digs a good body shot into Ryhein's ribs.
Ryhein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ryhein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rapheal.#CL2#
Rapheal has Ryhein up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryhein taking a breather.
Ryhein misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Ryhein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rapheal moves out of range of the leg kick from Ryhein.
Rapheal is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T3#
Ryhein misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Ryhein gets tackled into the cage by Rapheal. Rapheal maintains the clinch.
Ryhein working hard to break the clinch.
Ryhein can't find room to land a body shot as Rapheal controls the action.
Ryhein prevents a body shot from Rapheal.
Ryhein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rapheal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rapheal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rapheal scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Ryhein as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ryhein.
Rapheal blocks a body shot from Ryhein.
Rapheal lands a right hand.
Rapheal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryhein's elbow.
Rapheal working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rapheal fails to land.
Ryhein tries to throw a body punch but Rapheal avoids it by throwing Ryhein back against the cage.
Ryhein tries a body shot but Rapheal blocks it. #T4#
Rapheal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryhein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rapheal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Rapheal.
Ryhein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rapheal lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapheal scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Ryhein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rapheal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Rapheal has managed to clinch.
Ryhein misses with a punch to the body.
Rapheal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryhein throws a punch but it's blocked by Rapheal.
A hook to the body from Ryhein.
Rapheal scores with a shot to the side of Ryhein's head.
Ryhein lands with a right to the head.
Ryhein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rapheal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Einar Ryhein will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A clash of legs there as Rapheal blocks the low kick.
Ryhein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rapheal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ryhein with a body shot.
Ryhein lands with a right hand.
Ryhein thumps Rapheal with a low kick.
Ryhein swats away the attempt to clinch by Rapheal.
Ryhein slips under a jab from Rapheal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal misses with a straight right.
Rapheal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryhein.
Rapheal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ryhein misses with a low kick.
Ryhein with a nice calf kick.
Einar Ryhein is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Ryhein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rapheal.
A countering left hand to the body from Rapheal misses.
A shot to the liver by Rapheal. Beautiful body shot.
Rapheal checks a leg kick.
Ryhein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rapheal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ryhein lands a head kick. Rapheal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rapheal looks to land a right hand but Ryhein moved out of range.
Rapheal scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Einar Ryhein has been cut.
Rapheal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryhein moves away.
Ryhein moves away from the strike by Rapheal. #T2#
Rapheal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryhein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ryhein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rapheal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rapheal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryhein throws a solid leg kick but Rapheal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ryhein.
Rapheal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ryhein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rapheal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rapheal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rapheal! But no joy.
Rapheal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rapheal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ryhein misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapheal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Ryhein is rocked!
Rapheal connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Ryhein out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Rapheal!
A relieved looking Mark Rapheal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 65: Bond vs McCork
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Rapheal throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rapheal scores with a hook to the body. Chai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Rapheal does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Rapheal does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Eoin Chai has been cut.
Rapheal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
Chai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chai throws a series of punches but Rapheal moves out of range.
Rapheal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Rapheal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chai's head backwards.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai throws a sloppy body shot
and Rapheal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Chai with a nice calf kick.
Chai misses with a leg kick
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapheal throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Eoin Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapheal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai lands a jab.
Chai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rapheal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rapheal lands with a right hand.
Rapheal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Rapheal.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Chai.
Rapheal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Rapheal slips a jab and a cross from Chai.
Rapheal throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Chai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#Eoin Chai's cut is getting worse.
Chai throws a series of punches but Rapheal avoids them all with ease.
Rapheal punishes Chai's body with a nice straight punch.
Rapheal misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Rapheal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai misses with a body punch
and Rapheal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai thows a leg kick but Rapheal checks it
and Rapheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Eoin Chai's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rapheal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai tried to counter with a leg kick but Rapheal avoided it.
Rapheal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Rapheal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
Rapheal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Rapheal.
Chai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Chai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rapheal. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai misses with a shot to the body
and Rapheal counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Chai.
Chai throws a head kick that misses
and Rapheal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Eoin Chai's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Chai throws a combination that misses
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Chai is rocked!
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rapheal's sensitive parts.
Rapheal has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai missing with a left hand there. Rapheal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Rapheal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chai.
Chai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Rapheal!
After winning the bout, Mark Rapheal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 58: Holy vs Jackson
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Wolf misses with a double jab
and Rapheal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rapheal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rapheal moves away.
Rapheal slips under a jab from Wolf.
Wolf throws a lazy right hand but Rapheal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Rapheal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wolf.
Rapheal throws a hook to the side of Wolf's head but Wolf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rapheal misses with a hook.
Wolf lunges at Rapheal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rapheal's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal throws a hook but Wolf avoids it easily.
Wolf wants to counter with a clinch but Rapheal pushes him away.
Wolf moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolf throws an off balance right hand
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolf throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Wolf throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Rapheal misses.
The crowd cheers as Wolf lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rapheal doesn't seem phased though.
Wolf takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#Wolf is rocked!
Wolf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rapheal counters with a left to the body.
Wolf is still on wobbly legs! Can Rapheal finish him?
Wolf looks winded!
Rapheal closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Wolf out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Rapheal!
After winning the bout, Mark Rapheal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 49: Saneuji vs Smith
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Rapheal as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Dontavious Thadboy has been cut.
Rapheal looks to throw the jab but Thadboy is out of range.
Thadboy throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thadboy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rapheal throws an overhand right that lands on Thadboy's shoulder, as Thadboy tries to avoid the shot.
Rapheal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thadboy tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rapheal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thadboy needs to keep his hands up - Rapheal had a free shot at his head there.
Thadboy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rapheal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thadboy moves in looking to clinch but Rapheal pushes him off.
Rapheal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thadboy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thadboy tries to close the distance and clinch but Rapheal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rapheal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thadboy with a body shot.#T1##CL#
Thadboy moves into range and clinches up with Rapheal.
Rapheal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thadboys head.
Thadboy can't find room to land a body shot as Rapheal controls the action.
Rapheal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rapheal prevents a body shot from Thadboy.
Rapheal lands a body punch.
Thadboy tries a body shot but Rapheal blocks it.
Rapheal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thadboy backwards.
Thadboy digs a right hand into Rapheal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rapheal's gas tank.
Rapheal lands a nice shot to the body.
Thadboy is breathing heavily.
Rapheal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Rapheal blocks a body shot from Thadboy.
Rapheal digs a right hand underneath Thadboy's ribcage. Thadboy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rapheal lands a body punch.
Thadboy takes a shot to the head.
Rapheal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rapheal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rapheal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rapheal scores with a shoulder strike.
Rapheal digs a right hand into Thadboy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thadboy's gas tank.
Rapheal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Rapheal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thadboy can't find room to land a body shot as Rapheal controls the action.
Thadboy misses with a body punch.
Thadboy can't find room to land a body shot as Rapheal controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rapheal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thadboy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rapheal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rapheal.
A short right from Rapheal on the inside.
Rapheal lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Thadboy is rocked!
A body shot lands from Rapheal.
Thadboy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rapheal prevents a body shot from Thadboy.
Thadboy can't find room to land a body shot as Rapheal controls the action.
Rapheal blocks a body shot from Thadboy.
Thadboy misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rapheal.
Rapheal digs a right hand underneath Thadboy's ribcage. Thadboy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thadboy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thadboy tries to throw a body punch but Rapheal avoids it by throwing Thadboy back against the ropes.
A short left from Rapheal.
Thadboy takes a shot to the head.
Rapheal lands a right hand.
Oh Thadboy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Dontavious Thadboy's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Thadboy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thadboy tries to work over Rapheal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rapheal lands a right hand.
Rapheal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rapheal gets through Thadboy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rapheal lands a shot to the body.
Rapheal lands a body punch.
Rapheal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thadboys head.
Rapheal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rapheal lands a hook that snaps the head of Thadboy backwards.
Rapheal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rapheal lands a big right hand that drops Thadboy! The killer instinct kicks in and Rapheal finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rapheal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Rapheal!
An out of breath Mark Rapheal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Rapheal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spirikavicius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rapheal is looking to clinch but Spirikavicius is avoiding it.
Rapheal is looking to clinch.
Spirikavicius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spirikavicius there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Spirikavicius 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rapheal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rapheal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rapheal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spirikavicius connects with a jab.#KD#
Spirikavicius cracks Rapheal with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rapheal looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Spirikavicius finish him? #ROC#Rapheal is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mark Rapheal has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rapheal leaves his chin hanging out and Spirikavicius seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Rapheal crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kasparas Spirikavicius!

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