Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN 16 Marek v Covington II
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Ivanovic looks to land a left hand but Shredder moved out of range nicely.
Shredder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jab by Shredder.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Ivanovic misses with a straight left.
Ivanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Ivanovic pushes Shredder away with a front kick.
Ivanovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shredder.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Ivanovic throws a sloppy head kick and Shredder moves out of range easily.
Ivanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shredder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivanovic swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Ivanovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Shredder finds it's way through Ivanovic's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.#T1#
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
Shredder has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ivanovic misses with a few strikes there.
Shredder throws a jab when Ivanovic was well out of range.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Ivanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanovic misses with a body shot.
Shredder lands with a good body shot.
Shredder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shredder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ivanovic throws a looping overhand right but Shredder ducks down to avoid it.
Ivanovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Shredder off the cage and back into range.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder lands with a shot to the body.
Shredder lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Ivanovic moves away and avoids it.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head but Ivanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ivanovic.
Nice defenses there by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ivanovic with a body shot.
Shredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Shredder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shredder throws a body punch but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shredder.
Ivanovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shredder blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ivanovic. That's going to slow Shredder down.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Ivanovic slips under a jab.
A clash of legs there as Shredder blocks the low kick.
Ivanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Good work by Shredder as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Shredder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanovic connects with a leg kick.
Shredder throws a jab when Ivanovic was well out of range.
Ivanovic misses with a double jab.
Ivanovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
Shredder misses with a hook
and Ivanovic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shredder really felt that one!
Ivanovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shredder finds it's way round the side to connect with Ivanovic's head.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Ivanovic moved out of range.
Ivanovic throws a shot to the body.
Jab by Shredder.
Ivanovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shredder lands a nice looking body shot.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Ivanovic. Those never looked like landing.
Shredder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Shredder swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Shredder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shredder.
Shredder misses with a shot to the body
and Ivanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivanovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shredder lands a jab to the head.
Ivanovic throws an overhand right that lands on Shredder's shoulder, as Shredder tries to avoid the shot.
Shredder is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ivanovic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shredder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Ivanovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shredder throws a hook but Ivanovic blocks it.
Shredder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shredder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick but Shredder sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder cracks a nice hook into Ivanovic's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Slash Shredder will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shredder misses with an uppercut.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder jabs Ivanovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shredder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder lands a jab to the head.
Shredder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivanovic.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder takes a swing at Ivanovic's ribcage but misses.
Ivanovic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shredder lands with a good body shot.
Shredder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ivanovic doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic scores with a jab to the head.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Ivanovic moves away and avoids it.
Ivanovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ivanovic might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ivanovic misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ivanovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head but Ivanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Shredder misses the body punch
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Ivanovic lands a nice hook to Shredder's body. Shredder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Ivanovic's belly button to the back.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder misses with a body shot
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Ivanovic throws a low kick but Shredder moves out of range easily.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Ivanovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ivanovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanovic.
A counter left hand to the body from Ivanovic misses its target.
Shredder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shredder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Ivanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Slash Shredder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ivanovic tries to land a front kick but Shredder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shredder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder throws an off balance right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shredder 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.
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ivanovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shredder scores with a jab.
Ivanovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab by Shredder.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Ivanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ivanovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shredder.
A big left from Ivanovic misses.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shredder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shredder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Shredder digs a good hook to Ivanovic's body.
Ivanovic tries to move into range but Shredder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by Shredder.
Ivanovic needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Ivanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanovic tried to score with a low kick but Shredder checks it.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shredder misses with a hook to the body
and Ivanovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shredder lands a jab.
Shredder scores with a nice strike.
Nice straight punches there by Shredder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shredder.
Ivanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shredder manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder jabs Ivanovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Ivanovic moved out of range.
Ivanovic throws a big counter combination but Shredder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shredder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shredder works Ivanovic's body with a nice hook.
A lazy left from Shredder finds it's target.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Shredder catches Ivanovic right on the button with a cross.
Good leg kick by Ivanovic.
Shredder throws a body punch but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Shredder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shredder stuns Ivanovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shredder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ivanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shredder throws the left hand but Ivanovic avoids the punch easily.
Ivanovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shredder.
Ivanovic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shredder misses the body punch
letting Ivanovic counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanovic is just out of range.
Ivanovic dips to his left and cracks Shredder with an uppercut!
Shredder throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ivanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Decent striking displayed by Ivanovic there.
Shredder lands with a straight right. Ivanovic didn't see that one coming.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanovic throwing a counter right hand but Shredder manages to avoid it.
Ivanovic lands with a good body shot.
Ivanovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shredders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivanovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ivanovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shredder doesn't seem bothered though.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Ivanovic keeps Shredder at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivanovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shredder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Ivanovic tries to move into range but Shredder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shredder.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick but Shredder sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shredder avoids the body shot from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shredder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shredder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shredder takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ivanovic slips a straight right by Shredder.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanovic.
Ivanovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shredder.
Ivanovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ivanovic at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ivanovic misses with a leg kick.
Ivanovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shredder cracks Ivanovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Shredder misses with a body shot
and Ivanovic counters with a leg kick.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanovic is just out of range.
Shredder misses with an uppercut
enabling Ivanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Shredder lands a jab.
Ivanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanovic lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Shredder.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shredder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic moves forwards but Shredder connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head but Ivanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ivanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Shredder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ivanovic misses with a double jab.
Shredder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ivanovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Ivanovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shredder.
Shredder throws a body punch but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shredder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shredder throws a hook but Ivanovic avoids it easily.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick but Shredder moved away.
Ivanovic thuds a left hand into Shredder's body.
Shredder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ivanovic's head backwards.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Ivanovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shredder stuns Ivanovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivanovic moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Ivanovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Ivanovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - Shredder coming out on top.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanovic throws a low kick but Shredder avoids it.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder misses with an uppercut. Ivanovic saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivanovic throws a right and a left that Shredder avoids nicely.
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Ivanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
An attempted straight right counter from Ivanovic misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Slash Shredder just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Ivanovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Shredder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shredder.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanovic moves away.
That kick from Ivanovic tenderised Shredder's leg. Shredder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shredder lands a nice looking body shot.
Ivanovic scores with a leg kick.
Ivanovic digs a good body shot into Shredder's ribs.
Ivanovic scores with a punch to the head.
Shredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Shredder is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Ivanovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shredder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shredder lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder misses with a body shot
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivanovic takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ivanovic on the side of the head.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanovic.
Shredder misses with a hook.
Ivanovic moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Ivanovic throws a looping overhand right but Shredder ducks down to avoid it.
Shredder throws a body punch but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanovic moves away.
Ivanovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shredder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ivanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.
Ivanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Shredder sizes up Ivanovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ivanovic swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Ivanovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Ivanovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ivanovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Ivanovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ivanovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shredder looks to throw the jab but Ivanovic is out of range.
Shredder moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanovic is just out of range.
Ivanovic looks to land a right hand but Shredder moved out of range.
Ivanovic looks to land a left hand but Shredder moved out of range nicely.
Shredder digs a good hook to Ivanovic's body.
Ivanovic throws a looping overhand right but Shredder ducks down to avoid it.
Shredder lands a slapping body shot.
A clash of legs there as Shredder blocks the low kick.
A cross from Shredder lands.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Ivanovic does it's job there.#T3#
Ivanovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Shredder should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
Ivanovic scores with a jab. Shredder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ivanovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ivanovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throwing a counter right hand but Shredder manages to avoid it.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Ivanovic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ivanovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shredder.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shredder scores with a nice strike.
Good exchange - Shredder coming out on top.
Ivanovic throws a head kick but Shredder moves out of range.
A punch combination from Ivanovic misses. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shredder lands a body shot.
Ivanovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shredder scores with a sloppy right hand. Ivanovic should have avoided that one.
Ivanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ivanovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ivanovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ivanovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ivanovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ivanovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ivanovic thumps Shredder with a low kick.
Ivanovic slips a straight right by Shredder.
Shredder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the body from Shredder misses
and Ivanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shredder moves away.
Shredder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shredder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanovic walks into a jab.
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Ivanovic ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Slash Shredder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivor Ivanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Ivanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Ivanovic misses with a low kick.
Ivanovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ivanovic throws a body punch but Shredder moves out of range.
Ivanovic looks to throw the jab but Shredder is out of range.
Shredder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shredder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shredder moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Ivanovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shredder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Shredder misses with an uppercut
and Ivanovic counters with a three punch combo that has Shredder backing up. Shredder nods at Ivanovic to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice jab there from Shredder.
Ivanovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ivanovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivanovic tries to work over Shredder's front leg with a kick but Shredder checks it.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Ivanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shredder with a nice cross.
Shredder scores with a jab to the head.
Shredder misses with a hook
and Ivanovic counters with an outside leg kick.
Shredder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Ivanovic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shredder staying out of range there.
Shredder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ivanovic on the side of the head.
Ivanovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.
Shredder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shredder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shredder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Ivanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ivanovic looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ivanovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shredder's sensitive parts.
Shredder connects with a body shot.
Ivanovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shredder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
Ivanovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shredder digs a good hook to Ivanovic's body.
Shredder swings for the body but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Shredder scores with a jab to the head.
Ivanovic digs a good body shot into Shredder's ribs.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.
Shredder throws out a powerful jab.
Shredder scores with a punch to the head.
Shredder 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.
Shredder slips a jab and a cross from Ivanovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shredder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Shredder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shredder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ivanovic's head backwards.
Ivanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ivanovic scores with the left hand. Shredder knows he should have avoided that one.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shredder connects with a jab.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head but Ivanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as Shredder blocks the low kick.
Ivanovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A shot to the body from Shredder misses
and Ivanovic counters with a nice body shot.
Shredder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ivanovic misses with a low kick.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
As Shredder backs away, Ivanovic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Shredder.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shredder 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder! Slash Shredder retains his bantamweight title!

Event: HZN 12 Ivanovic v Nomura
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Ivanovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Nomura is just out of range.
Ivanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Nomura doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nomura 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.
Ivanovic throws out a loose jab but Nomura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanovic throws a wild body kick that Nomura sees coming a mile off.
Ivanovic scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Ivanovic misses.
Nomura closes the distance and clinches up with Ivanovic, looking for a takedown. Nomura pushes Ivanovic against the cage but Ivanovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic lands a jab to Nomura's midsection.
Ivanovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ivanovic misses with a few strikes there.
Nomura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Ivanovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ivanovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Ivor Ivanovic has been cut.
Ivanovic lands a nice hook to Nomura's body. Nomura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ivanovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nomura.
Nomura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ivanovic.
Nomura slips under a jab from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nomura doesn't seem bothered though.
Nomura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nomura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ivanovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nomura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ivanovic with a body shot.#T2#
Nomura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ivanovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nomura somewhat.
Ivanovic throws a sloppy body shot
and Nomura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ivanovic lands a leg kick that knocks Nomura off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanovic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nomura takes a step back to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivanovic. Nomura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nomura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ivanovic throws a body punch but Nomura moves out of range.
Nomura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ivanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivor Ivanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadahiro Nomura.#T3#
Nomura throws a body punch but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic scores with a leg kick.
A cross from Ivanovic lands.
Ivanovic lands with an overhand left.
Ivanovic scores with a jab to the head.
Ivanovic connects with a jab.
Ivanovic is looking to slow Nomura down with leg kicks.
Nomura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Nomura darts in looking for a takedown but Ivanovic gets double underhooks and turns Nomura into the cage.
Ivanovic is looking to counter punch.
Good shot there by Ivanovic.#TD2#
Nomura shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Nomura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #ES#
Ivanovic kicks off Nomura and gets to his feet.
Ivanovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nomura throws out a counter right but Ivanovic avoids it with no problem.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanovic scores with a hook to the body. Nomura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivor Ivanovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ivanovic!
Ivanovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nomura. Nomura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ivanovic swings for the body but Nomura moves out of range.
Ivanovic scores with a jab. Nomura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Ivanovic as Nomura shoots in.
Ivanovic with a jab.#ROC#Nomura is rocked!
Nomura gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Ivanovic points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Nomura wakes up just in time to hear Ivanovic thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivor Ivanovic!
An out of breath Ivor Ivanovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Tadahiro Nomura stepped up to the mic, saying 'Mizu ni nagasu/the water flows.'.

Event: HZN 9 Ivanovic v McBean
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Ivanovic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBean dodges the punch combination from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ivanovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
McBean shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ivanovic's guard.#SUB2#
McBean is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ivanovic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ivanovic has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
McBean has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ivanovic 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 McBean.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
McBean is trying to escape the position but Ivanovic is controlling the position.
McBean is looking for a sweep.
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.
McBean is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McBean trying to remain calm as Ivanovic controls from the top position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ivanovic tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ivanovic tries to move into full mount but can't pass McBean's legs. #SU#
Ivanovic stands up and beckons McBean to his feet.
McBean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ivanovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McBean.
It seemed like McBean was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
McBean throws a body punch but Ivanovic moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivanovic. McBean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanovic misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
McBean closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Ivanovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBean darts in looking for a takedown but Ivanovic gets double underhooks and turns McBean into the cage.
McBean throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ivanovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ivanovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McBean moves to clinch but Ivanovic breaks away
and Ivanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivanovic scores with a one two! McBean had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4#
Ivanovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McBean throws a lazy right hand but Ivanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic swings for the body but McBean moves out of range.
McBean tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ivanovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ivanovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McBean misses with a left hand
and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from McBean does it's job there.
Ivanovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ivanovic misses the shot to the body.
Ivanovic misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ivanovic lands a really nice looking cross but McBean seems unphased.
A jab from Ivanovic does it's job there.
Ivanovic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ivanovic throws a low kick but McBean moves out of range easily.
McBean tries to counter by closing the distance.
McBean takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ivanovic looks to land a body kick but McBean moved away.
And McBean tries to counter it with a takedown but Ivanovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ivanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Ivanovic misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and McBean counters with a single leg into guard. Ivanovic didn't expect that.
Ivanovic wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McBean manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB2#
McBean seems to be working for a kimura but Ivanovic defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Ivanovic trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
McBean is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
McBean looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
McBean seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McBean is thwarting Ivanovic's attempts to control the position.
Ivanovic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ivanovic.
McBean trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ivanovic controls McBean momentarily but McBean frees himself.
McBean stays in close to Ivanovic's body and controls the position.
McBean throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivanovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ivanovic trying to keep a closed guard but McBean is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ivanovic throws a body punch but McBean moves out of range. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice shot lands for McBean.
Ivor Ivanovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivanovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
McBean takes a swing at Ivanovic's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ivanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McBean throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ivanovic tries to bum rush McBean with a series of wild strikes but McBean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McBean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ivanovic circles away quickly and effectively.
McBean moves to clinch but Ivanovic breaks away
and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McBean throws a lazy uppercut
and Ivanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ivanovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ivanovic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ivanovic lands a slapping body shot.
Ivanovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ivanovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McBean circles away quickly and effectively.
Ivanovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McBean's hands.
The fight stays on the outside here - McBean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McBean throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ivanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McBean can do to turn this around?
Ivanovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanovic slips under a jab.
Ivanovic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ivor Ivanovic is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
McBean has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic misses with a looping right.
McBean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McBean misses with an uppercut
and Ivanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
McBean chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ivanovic can pounce on him.
McBean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from McBean misses.
McBean ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ivanovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Ivanovic throws a wild body kick that McBean sees coming a mile off.
McBean takes a swing at Ivanovic's ribcage but misses.
McBean bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head.
Otto McBean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ivanovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McBean.
McBean changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ivanovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by McBean or perhaps it was just good defense by Ivanovic, which made it look bad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ivanovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McBean has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ivanovic swats away the attempt to clinch by McBean.
Ivanovic is looking to counter punch.
Ivanovic scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Ivanovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBean was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanovic.
McBean throws a lazy right hand but Ivanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ivanovic lands a slapping body shot.
McBean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - McBean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McBean throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ivanovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Ivanovic.
Jab, jab by McBean - just one landing.
Ivanovic swings for the body but McBean moves out of range. #T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ivanovic - that will leave a mark!
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from McBean.
Ivanovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McBean.
McBean gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBean throws an off balance right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a left to the body.
Ivanovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McBean at a distance.
Ivanovic lands a jab to the nose.
Ivor Ivanovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivanovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
McBean on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McBean takes a swing at Ivanovic's ribcage but misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CFC 633
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Ivanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crispian.
A jab from Ivanovic finds it's way through Crispian's defenses.
Ivanovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crispians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crispian throws a hook but Ivanovic blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Crispian misses the target.
Ivanovic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Crispian is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ivanovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crispian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic lands a right hook to the body.
Crispian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at League of Shadows MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Crispian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ivanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crispian manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ivanovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ivanovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Crispian throws a shot from downtown. Ivanovic moves away and avoids it.
Crispian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ivanovic is out of range and Crispian settles back down.
Crispian lands a jab to the nose.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ivanovic!
Crispian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ivanovic misses with a looping right.
Crispian throwing a counter right hand but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.
Crispian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crispian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crispian connects with a looping right hand.
Crispian thumps Ivanovic with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Ivanovic finds it's target.
Ivanovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crispian was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanovic.
Crispian scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Ivanovic thuds a left hand into Crispian's body.
Ivanovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ivanovic loads up on a big right hand but Crispian slips the punch.
Crispian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ivanovic blocks a jab.
Ivanovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crispian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crispian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ivanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivanovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ivanovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crispian was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ivanovic throws a combination. Crispian tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Crispian just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Ivanovic slips under a jab from Crispian.
Ivanovic throws out a counter right but Crispian avoids it with no problem.
Crispian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ivanovic cracks Crispian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ivanovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crispian.
Crispian is looking to counter punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Crispian blocks the leg kick.
Crispian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crispian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crispian throws the kick towards the body but Ivanovic avoids it.
Crispian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ivanovic checks a leg kick.
Crispian misses with a right hand
enabling Ivanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Crispian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice cross by Ivanovic.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crispian misses with a body shot
and Ivanovic counters with a left to the body.
Ivanovic works over Crispian's head and body with a nice combination.
Crispian looks to land a right hand but Ivanovic moved out of range.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick
and Crispian counters with a straight right hand.
Crispian throws a lazy right hand but Ivanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ivanovic moves out of range as Crispian strikes.
Crispian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice shot lands for Ivanovic.
Crispian avoids the body shot from Ivanovic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crispian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanovic.
Crispian swings widly with a right hand
letting Ivanovic counter with a right hand.
Ivanovic scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Crispian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ivanovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ivanovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Crispian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ivanovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Crispian off the cage and back into range.
Crispian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ivanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crispian throws out the jab.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ivanovic with the inside leg kick.
Ivanovic scores with a hook to the body. Crispian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crispian manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crispian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanovic.#T1#
Crispian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ivanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Crispian.
Ivanovic moves away from the strike by Crispian.
Ivanovic tried to score with a low kick but Crispian checks it.
Ivanovic moves away from the strike by Crispian.
Crispian avoids the head kick by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick but Crispian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Crispian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crispian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Ivanovic does it's job there.
Ivanovic misses with a few strikes there.
Crispian ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.#T2#
Crispian swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Crispian throws a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head but Ivanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Ivanovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crunch! Crispian slams his shin into Ivanovic's torso.
Crispian looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crispian lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crispian.
Crispian connects with a looping right hand.
Ivanovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Crispian throws a lazy uppercut
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ivanovic throws a body punch but Crispian moves out of range.
Jab from Ivanovic.
Crispian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Crispian misses the target.
Crispian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ivanovic on the side of the head. #T3#
Ivanovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crispian at a distance.
Crispian avoids a kick to the body.
Ivanovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crispian misses with a jab to the body
and Ivanovic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Crispian connects with an inside leg kick.
Crispian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ivanovic, as that shot connected.
Crispian works Ivanovic's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Crispian misses the target.
Crispian lands a jab.
Ivanovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crispian. That did some damage!#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!
Ivanovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ivanovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crispian doesn't seem bothered though.
Ivanovic throws a right hand that Crispian ducks under and follows up with a left that Crispian also avoids with ease.
Ivanovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ivanovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crispian misses with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Crispian swings for the body but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic throws a looping overhand right but Crispian ducks down to avoid it.
Crispian throws a looping overhand right but Ivanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Ivanovic.
Crispian swings widly with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a low kick, right behind Crispian 's knee.
Ivanovic lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivor Ivanovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R3#
Crispian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ivanovic scores with a body shot.
Crispian lands with a good body shot.
Crispian throws the left hand but Ivanovic avoids the punch easily.
Ivanovic misses with a leg kick.
Crispian defending well as Ivanovic loads up on a big left hand.
Crispian throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Ivanovic does no damage.
Ivanovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crispian on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ivanovic avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Crispian swings widly with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a nice leg kick.
Crispian tried to score with a low kick but Ivanovic checks it.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ivanovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ivanovic slips a straight right by Crispian.
Ivanovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ivanovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crispian is out of range and Ivanovic settles back down.
A jab from Ivanovic finds it's way through Crispian's defenses.
Ivanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanovic throws a hook but Crispian blocks it.
Crispian on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
Crispian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good work by Ivanovic as he checks the leg kick.
Crispian takes a swing at Ivanovic's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Crispian misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovic misses with a hook. Crispian ducked under it nicely.
Ivanovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Crispian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ivanovic slips a jab from Crispian.
Crispian swings widly with a right hand
and Crispian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivanovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crispian will feel that in the morning.
Crispian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ivanovic is out of range.
Crispian throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Ivanovic misses with a straight right.
Ivanovic with the inside leg kick.
Ivanovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Crispian moves out of range of the body kick from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
Ivanovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crispian will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crispian throws a looping overhand right but Ivanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Ivanovic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ivanovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Crispian looks for the body kick but Ivanovic saw that one coming.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crispian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ivanovic throws a shot to the body. #T4#
A slow jab from Crispian misses its intended target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Crispian might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ivanovic misses with a two punch combination.
Ivanovic is looking to land body kicks.
It appears Crispian was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ivanovic misses with the combination.
Crispian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ivanovic slips a jab from Crispian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Ivanovic.
Crispian scores with a nice strike.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crispian.
Crispian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ivanovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ivanovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crispian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic really dominated that round.
That's time! Crispian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Ivanovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crispian throws a poor cross that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a three punch combo that has Crispian backing up. Crispian nods at Ivanovic to acknowledge the strikes.
A good leg kick by Crispian.
No joy there for Ivanovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crispian connects with an inside leg kick.
Ivanovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crispian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Crispian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic works the jab nicely.
Crispian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crispian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crispian misses with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Crispian just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ivanovic.
Ivanovic connects with a body shot.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick which misses Crispian's front leg but catches the back leg as Crispian tries to avoid it.
Crispian misses with a looping right.
Ivanovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Crispian misses the target.
Crispian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanovic.
Ivanovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ivanovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crispian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Crispian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanovic.
Crispian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crispian misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut there from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crispian takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crispian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crispian throws a lazy right hand but Ivanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ivanovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Ivanovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crispian misses with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a low kick, right behind Crispian 's knee.
A nice leg kick from Ivanovic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ivanovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crispian under the eye.#T3#
Ivanovic staying out of range there.
Crispian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ivanovic unleashes a big counter combination but Crispian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crispian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crispian throws a head kick but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Crispian throws a low kick but Ivanovic moves out of range easily.
Ivanovic swings for the body but Crispian moves out of range.
Crispian throws a poor cross that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crispian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic lands a jab to the nose.
Crispian misses with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Ivanovic digs a good hook to Crispian's body. #T4#
Ivanovic connects with a right hand. Crispian shakes it off.
Ivanovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ivanovic lands a nice shot that snaps Crispian's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Ivanovic misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Ivanovic misses its intended target.
Crispian throws a poor cross that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a thumping low kick.
Crispian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ivanovic can pounce on him.
Crispian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ivanovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Crispian's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Ivanovic misses the target.
Ivanovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ivanovic defending well as Crispian loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Crispian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Crispian cracks Ivanovic with a good jab.
Ivanovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crispian has time to react.
Ivanovic misses with a body shot.
Ivanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crispian manages to avoid it.
Crispian throws a shot from downtown. Ivanovic moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Ivanovic misses.
Ivanovic scores with a hook to the body. Crispian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Crispian.
Ivanovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian misses with a hook
and Ivanovic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ivanovic with a nice calf kick.
Crispian slips a straight right by Ivanovic.
Crispian cracks Ivanovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Crispian takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Crispian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivanovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ivanovic avoids a kick to the body.
Ivanovic lands an overhand right.
Crispian is looking to land body kicks.
Crispian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crispian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivanovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crispian to score with a decent uppercut.
Ivanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crispian.
Crispian takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Ivanovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ivanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crispian.
And Ivanovic responds with a good body kick, but Crispian manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanovic with a nice cross.
Crispian misses with an uppercut
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivanovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crispian throws a hook but Ivanovic avoids it easily.
Crispian missing with a left hand there. Ivanovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick from Ivanovic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ivanovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Crispian misses with a kick to the body.
Crispian misses with a straight right. #T3#
Crispian ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ivanovic.
Crispian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ivanovic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crispian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crispian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ivanovic with the inside leg kick.
Ben Crispian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crispian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crispian thinking.
Ivanovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ivanovic lands the left hand.
Crispian tried to score with a low kick but Ivanovic checks it.
Crispian throws out a loose jab but Ivanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Ivanovic thuds his shin into the meat of Crispian's side.
Crispian looks to land a right hand but Ivanovic moved out of range.
A nice side step and Ivanovic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crispian moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crispian misses with a hook.
Ivanovic works Crispian's body with a nice hook.
Ivanovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ivor Ivanovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crispian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crispian thuds his right hand into Ivanovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ivanovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ivanovic thows a leg kick but Crispian checks it
and Crispian counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivor Ivanovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ivanovic 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Ivor Ivanovic!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Ivor Ivanovic!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Ivor Ivanovic!

Ivor Ivanovic wins by unanimous decision! Ivor Ivanovic retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Ivor Ivanovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 627
Date: Dec 25, 2023

#R1#
Choi slips under a jab.
Choi throws a leg kick but Ivanovic checks it.
That kick from Ivanovic tenderised Choi's leg. Choi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Choi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanovic moves away.
Choi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ivanovic throws out the jab.
Ivanovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ivanovic misses with a body shot
and Choi counters with a left to the body.
Choi tries to clinch but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Choi 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 Ivanovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ivanovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Choi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ivanovic slips a jab and a cross from Choi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ivanovic counters with a two punch combo.
Ivanovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut. Choi saw that one coming.
Choi thumps Ivanovic with a low kick.#T1#
Ivanovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Choi. That did some damage!#CL#
Choi has Ivanovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Choi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Choi lands a left hand.
Ivanovic lands with a right to the head.
Ivanovic lands a nice uppercut.
Choi has Ivanovic pressed against the cage, preventing Ivanovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Choi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ivanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Ivanovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Choi misses with a hook to the body
and Ivanovic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ivanovic scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Choi misses.
It seemed like Ivanovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Ivanovic tenderised Choi's leg. Choi is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been told by Choi's head coaches at Far-Q Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Heung Min Choi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choi.
A big right from Ivanovic misses.
Ivanovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
Choi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanovic.
A low kick lands for Choi.
Choi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ivanovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the side of Choi's head but Choi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donk. Ivanovic catches Choi right on the button with a cross.
Ivanovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Choi at a distance.
Choi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Choi tries to score with a low kick but Ivanovic moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Ivanovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ivanovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Choi in the body.
Ivanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ivanovic misses with a combination
and Choi counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivanovic throws a body shot but no joy. #T3##CL#
Choi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Choi misses with some punches. #BC#
Choi breaks the clinch.
Choi lands with an uppercut that bounces Ivanovic off the cage and back into range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ivanovic.
Choi lands a glancing blow to the side of Ivanovic's head.
Ivanovic looks to throw the jab but Choi is out of range.
Choi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ivanovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Ivanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ivanovic defending well as Choi loads up on a big left hand.
Ivanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivanovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Choi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Choi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanovic slips under a jab.#T4#
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Choi.
Ivanovic is looking for the big counter here.
Choi throws a right hand that Ivanovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivanovic also avoids with ease.
Choi throws a chopping leg kick but Ivanovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ivanovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Choi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ivanovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Choi.
Ivanovic staying out of range there.
Choi throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivanovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Choi checks it well.
Ivanovic misses with a hook
and Choi counters with a straight right hand.
Ivanovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Choi.
Ivanovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ivanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Choi throws an off balance right hand
and Ivanovic counters with an outside leg kick.
Choi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivor Ivanovic 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.#R2#
Ivanovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Choi takes a swing at Ivanovic's ribcage but misses.
Ivanovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Choi misses the jab.
Choi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ivanovic.
Choi misses with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a good, hard body kick but Choi shrugs it off.
Choi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick which misses Choi's front leg but catches the back leg as Choi tries to avoid it.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ivanovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Choi throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi misses with a lunging right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Choi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Choi moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Choi tries a low kick but Ivanovic avoids it.#T1#
Choi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ivanovic throws out a counter right but Choi avoids it with no problem.
Ivanovic motions for Choi to come forward. Ivanovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Choi misses with a body shot
and Ivanovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ivanovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Choi's head.
Choi misses with a lunging right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a nice body kick.
Choi takes a swing at Ivanovic's ribcage but misses.
Choi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Ivanovic misses its intended target.
Choi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Choi fails to land with a series of punches.
Ivanovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ivanovic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Choi if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Choi closes the distance and clinches.
Ivanovic lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Ivanovic breaks the clinch.
Choi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Choi lands with a shot to the body.
Ivanovic thows a leg kick but Choi checks it
and Choi counters with a straight right hand.
Choi thows a leg kick but Ivanovic checks it
and Ivanovic counters with a one-two to the body.
Ivanovic connects with a right hand. Choi shakes it off.
Choi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ivanovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Choi is predictable there
and Ivanovic counters with a body kick that stops Choi in his tracks momentarily.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic lands a leg kick that knocks Choi off balance momentarily.
Nice shot by Ivanovic.
No joy there for Ivanovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ivanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Choi.
Choi walks into a left hand.
Choi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Choi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Choi throws a sloppy head kick
and Ivanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivanovic takes one to the chin there.
Choi throws a low kick but Ivanovic avoids it.
Choi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Choi throws the left hand but Ivanovic avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ivanovic! But no joy.
Ivanovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Choi in his tracks.
Choi lands a right hook to the body.
Ivanovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Choi in his tracks.
Choi blocks a jab.
Ivanovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choi ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.
Choi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ivanovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Ivanovic misses.#T4#
Choi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Choi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ivanovic throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Choi closes the distance and clinches.
Ivanovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Choi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivanovic's elbow.
Ivanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Choi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Choi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Choi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Choi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Choi misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Choi. #CL#
Choi rushes Ivanovic and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivor Ivanovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Choi.
Ivanovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ivanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Choi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ivanovic.
Choi misses with a low kick.
Choi misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Ivanovic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ivanovic slips a jab from Choi.
Ivanovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Choi.
Ivanovic throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Choi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Choi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIvanovic.
Choi takes a swing at Ivanovic's ribcage but misses.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut. Choi saw that one coming.#T1#
Choi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Choi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanovic.
Choi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Choi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Choi ducks right into an uppercut from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a body kick that misses.
Choi misses with an uppercut
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ivanovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ivanovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ivanovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ivanovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Choi lands with an uppercut that bounces Ivanovic off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Choi.
Choi tries to clinch up
and Ivanovic counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Choi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanovic throws a series of punches but Choi avoids them all with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ivanovic.
Choi lunges at Ivanovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ivanovic's hand.
Choi misses with a hook
enabling Ivanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Choi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Choi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Choi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ivanovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Choi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ivanovic thumps Choi with a low kick.
Choi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ivanovic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Choi cracks Ivanovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Ivanovic throws the left hand but Choi avoids the punch easily.
Ivanovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivanovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic sizes up Choi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Choi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ivanovic on the side of the head.
Ivanovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Choi. Choi obviously looking to wear him down.
Ivanovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ivanovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Choi finds it's way round the side to connect with Ivanovic's head.
Ivanovic throws a low kick but Choi moves out of range easily.
Ivanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Choi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Choi checks a leg kick.
Ivanovic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4#
Choi tries to clinch but Ivanovic is having none of it.
Ivanovic looks to land a combination but Choi avoids it well.
Ivanovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Ivanovic misses
enabling Choi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ivanovic misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Choi.
Ivanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Choi tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A leg kick checked by Ivanovic.
Choi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ivanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Choi swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Ivanovic 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.
Choi blocks the body kick.
Choi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ivanovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ivanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Choi throws out the jab.
Ivanovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Choi misses with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Choi just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ivanovic is out of range.
Choi misses with a leg kick
and Ivanovic counters with a nice body kick.
Ivanovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ivanovic connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Ivanovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Choi misses with a body punch
and Ivanovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Choi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Ivanovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ivanovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Choi counters with a right hand to the body.
Choi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Choi tries to clinch there but Ivanovic circles away.
Ivanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Choi misses the target.
Choi throws an off balance right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Ivanovic lands a jab to Choi's midsection.
Choi misses with a jab to the body
letting Ivanovic counter with a right hand.
Ivanovic missing with a left hand there. Choi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Choi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Ivanovic blocks a jab.
Ivanovic tries a quick counter leg kick but Choi is wise to it.
Choi scores with a sloppy right hand. Ivanovic should have avoided that one.
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!
Choi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Choi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ivanovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Choi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ivanovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Choi lands a nice looking body shot.
Choi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ivanovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Choi off the cage and back into range.
Ivanovic scores with a hook.
Ivanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Choi.
Ivanovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chois jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Ivanovic ducks right into an uppercut from Choi.
Ivanovic connects with a body shot that sends Choi's belly button to the back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ivanovic, as that shot connected.
Choi throws a body punch but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Choi throws out the jab.
Ivanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ivanovic misses with a hook. Choi ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Choi misses its target.
Nice straight punches there by Choi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Choi.
Choi checks a leg kick.
Ivanovic misses the shot to the body.
Choi thows a leg kick but Ivanovic checks it
and Ivanovic counters with a nice kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Choi. That's going to slow Ivanovic down.
Choi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Ivanovic looks to land a body kick but Choi moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ivanovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Choi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Choi looks to clinch
and Ivanovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ivanovic jabs at Choi's body.
Choi takes a jab right on the kisser.
A cross from Choi lands.
Ivanovic lands with a cross.
Ivanovic wants to slow Choi down by chopping away at his legs.
Ivanovic misses with a jab to the body
and Choi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Ivanovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Choi can pounce on him.
Heung Min Choi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Choi stuns Ivanovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ivanovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Choi loads up on a big right hand but Ivanovic slips the punch.
Choi throws a hook but Ivanovic avoids it easily.
Ivanovic misses with a kick to the body.
Choi throws a front kick aimed at Ivanovic's knee but Ivanovic avoids it well.
A shot to the body from Choi misses
and Ivanovic counters with a leg kick.
Ivanovic misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Choi blocks the low kick.
Choi slips a jab and a cross from Ivanovic.
Choi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Choi swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Ivanovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Choi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ivanovic is looking to slow Choi down with leg kicks.
Choi misses with a lunging right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Choi thinking.
Choi throws a combination that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a nice body shot.
Good leg kick by Ivanovic.
Choi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ivanovic blocks a head kick by Choi.
Ivanovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Choi is out of range and Ivanovic settles back down.
Choi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Choi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.
Ivanovic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ivanovic slips under a jab.#T2#
Ivanovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Choi is out of range.
Choi lands with a straight right. Ivanovic didn't see that one coming.
Choi with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanovic jabs at Choi's body.
Choi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well,Choi is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ivanovic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Choi slips under a jab.
Choi misses with a looping right.
Ivanovic connects with a single shot there.
Choi throws a series of punches but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A leg kick checked by Choi.
Ivanovic lands with a hook. Choi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Choi moves away from the strike by Ivanovic.
A counter left hand to the body from Choi misses its target.#T3#
Ivanovic looks for the body kick but Choi saw that one coming.
Choi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Choi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ivanovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Choi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivanovic cracks Choi with a good jab.
Ivanovic scores with a nice strike.
Ivanovic looks to land a left hand but Choi moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Choi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Choi throws a body shot but no joy.
Choi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Choi misses with a jab to the body
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.#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!
Choi throws a right hand that misses
and Ivanovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ivanovic.
Choi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Choi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#Ivanovic is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ivor Ivanovic has been cut.
Ivanovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ivanovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Choi finish him?
Choi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanovic.
Ivanovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ivanovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Choi.
Choi misses with an uppercut
and Ivanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivor Ivanovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivanovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Ivanovic is looking to land body kicks.
Ivanovic misses with a body kick.
Choi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Choi avoids a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivor Ivanovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ivanovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Ivor Ivanovic!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Ivor Ivanovic!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Ivor Ivanovic!

Ivor Ivanovic wins by unanimous decision!
Ivor Ivanovic is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivor Ivanovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 111: Hunter vs Gordon
Date: Nov 29, 2023

#R1#
Ivanovic throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai throws a wild body kick that Ivanovic sees coming a mile off.
Ivanovic misses with a straight right.
Ivanovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ivanovic misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ivanovic slips under a jab from Chai.
Ivanovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chai unleashes a big counter combination but Ivanovic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chai blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai looks for the body kick but Ivanovic saw that one coming.
Ivanovic is looking to land body kicks.
Chai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ivanovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Chai slips a jab from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ivanovic scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Chai finds it's way through Ivanovic's defenses.
Ivanovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ivanovic.
Chai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
Chai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ivanovic misses with a leg kick
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Chai tries to bum rush Ivanovic with a series of wild strikes but Ivanovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanovic scores with a leg kick.
Ivanovic looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.
Nice body kick there by Ivanovic.
Chai throws a head kick that Ivanovic semi-blocks.
Ivanovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
As Chai looks to move away, Ivanovic throws a big counter combo but Chai just gets out of the way.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Ivanovic moves out of range easily.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
Ivanovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ivanovic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ivanovic throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range. #T3#
Ivanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Ivanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ivanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chai throws a series of strikes that have Ivanovic backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Ivor Ivanovic has been cut.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head.
Chai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ivanovic counters with a one-two to the body.
Good leg kick by Chai.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chai throws a hook but Ivanovic avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Chai cracks Ivanovic with an open hand slap.
Ivanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanovic.
Ivanovic avoids a kick to the body.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab from Chai.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivanovic. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai throws a one two combo.
Ivanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Ivanovic throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Ivor Ivanovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivor Ivanovic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab from Chai.
Ivanovic feints and then cracks Chai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chai down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chai, as that shot connected.
Chai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ivanovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivanovic.
A bone on bone clash there as Ivanovic blocks the leg kick.
Ivanovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Ivanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Chai.#T1#
Ivanovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chai connects with a body shot.
Ivanovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ivanovic tried to score with a low kick but Chai checks it.
Ivanovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai punishes Ivanovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Chai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ivanovic throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick from Ivanovic is predictable there
and Chai counters with a nice leg kick.
Chai throws a leg kick but Ivanovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chai digs a good body shot into Ivanovic's ribs.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai throws a series of punches but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ivanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Ivanovic avoids the head kick by Chai.
Ivanovic cracks Chai with a good jab.
Chai throws a jab when Ivanovic was well out of range.
Chai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ivanovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chai tries to move into range but Ivanovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chai.
Ivanovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Ivanovic lands a jab to the head.
Jeong Hoon Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ivanovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ivanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Ivanovic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chai looks for the body kick but Ivanovic saw that one coming.
Chai misses with a combination
letting Ivanovic counter with a right hand.
Chai throws the kick towards the body but Ivanovic avoids it.
Ivanovic misses with a body punch
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ivanovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Chai.
Ivanovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chai tries a low kick but Ivanovic avoids it.
Chai throws a leg kick that misses.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeong Hoon Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivor Ivanovic's cut.
That's time! Ivanovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
A good leg kick by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
As Ivanovic backs off Chai throws a huge counter combo but Ivanovic manages to avoid it all.
Chai throws a lazy head kick
and Ivanovic counters with a one-two to the body.
Ivanovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chai jabs Ivanovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chai checks a low kick from Ivanovic.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ivanovic throws a head kick that misses
and Chai counters with a three punch combo that has Ivanovic backing up. Ivanovic nods at Chai to acknowledge the strikes.
Chai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chai slips a jab and a cross from Ivanovic.
Chai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Ivanovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chai jabs at Ivanovic's body.#T1#
Chai misses with a body shot.
Ivanovic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Chai.
Chai scores with a nice head shot.
Ivanovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ivanovic misses with a hook to the body
and Chai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ivanovic is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chai with a nice calf kick.
Ivanovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Chai should have avoided that one.
Chai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ivanovic misses with a leg kick.
No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ivanovic tries to bum rush Chai with a series of wild strikes but Chai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Ivanovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Chai misses.
Ivanovic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ivanovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ivanovic throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai misses with a body kick.
Ivanovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Chai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target. #T3#
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ivanovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick but Chai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ivanovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on him.
Chai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ivanovic checks a leg kick.
Chai scores with a head kick.
Ivanovic lands a right hook to the body.
Chai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Ivanovic misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Chai walks into a stiff left hand from Ivanovic.
Chai thuds his right hand into Ivanovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai lands a front kick.
Ivanovic takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai cracks Ivanovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ivanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai throws out a powerful jab.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Ivanovic's ribs.
Chai's corner calls for a 1-2. Chai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ivanovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ivanovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chai's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeong Hoon Chai really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivor Ivanovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.
Chai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chai misses with a few strikes there.
Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chai checks a leg kick.
Ivanovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ivanovic jabs Chai right on the nose. Chai blinks but takes it well.
Chai scores with a head kick. Ivanovic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Chai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ivanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivanovic throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Ivanovic misses with a double jab.
Chai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Chai.
Ivanovic throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ivanovic works Chai's body with a nice hook.
Chai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanovic defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chai.#T2#
Ivanovic misses with a looping left.
Chai blocks a jab.
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Chai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ivanovic can pounce on him.
Ivanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ivanovic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ivanovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ivanovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Chai's head.
Chai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ivanovic is able to avoid easily.
Ivanovic lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Ivanovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ivanovic misses with a right hand
and Chai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ivanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ivanovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ivanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Chai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chai moves out of range of the body kick.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ivanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ivanovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chai steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Chai misses with the combination. #T4#
Good leg kick by Chai.
Chai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ivanovic counters with a low kick, right behind Chai 's knee.
Chai throws a lazy head kick
and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ivanovic!
Ivanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic is looking for a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Ivanovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ivanovic tried to score with a low kick but Chai checks it.
Chai looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic had his way with Jeong Hoon Chai in that round.
The cut man is working on Ivor Ivanovic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Ivanovic misses with a straight left.
Chai is looking for the big counter here.
Chai throws a leg kick that misses.
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ivanovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chai slips under a jab from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chai takes one to the side of the head.
Ivanovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Chai.
It looked like Ivanovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chai.
Ivanovic throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
A big left from Ivanovic misses.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Ivanovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chai lands a high kick!
Chai connects with an inside leg kick.
Ivanovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ivanovic feints a jab promting Chai to slip. Ivanovic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chai slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ivanovic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chai just manages to avoid it.
Chai throws a series of punches but Ivanovic avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Ivanovic misses the target.
Ivanovic lands a leg kick that knocks Chai off balance momentarily.
Ivanovic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chai counters with a good low kick that Ivanovic was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanovic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chai eats them both and turns towards Ivanovic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
Ivanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ivanovic swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic misses the shot to the body.
Ivanovic slips a straight right by Chai.
Ivanovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivanovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ivanovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ivanovic. Chai shrugs it off though. #T3#
Chai moves out of range as Ivanovic strikes.
Ivanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Chai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Ivanovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ivanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
A quick step to the side and Ivanovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ivanovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ivanovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ivanovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ivanovic is looking to slow Chai down with leg kicks. #T4#
Ivanovic scores with a punch to the head.
Ivanovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A clash of legs there as Ivanovic blocks the low kick.
Jab from Ivanovic.
Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ivanovic throws out the jab.
Ivanovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ivanovic checks a leg kick.
Chai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ivanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivor Ivanovic.
I think Ivanovic 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ivor Ivanovic!
Ivor Ivanovic retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivor Ivanovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 106: Ivanovic vs Jack
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Ivanovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jack misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Ivanovic misses.
Ivanovic checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ivanovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ivanovic with a hook.
Ivanovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jack flicks out a counter leg kick but Ivanovic steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Jack is rocked!
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack misses with a low kick.
Ivanovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jack. #T1#
Ivanovic throws an off balance right hand
and Jack counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ivanovic clobbers Jack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ivanovic works Jack's body with a nice hook.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jack has time to react.
Ivanovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jack throws a leg kick but Ivanovic checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ivanovic misses the target.
Jack throws a counter combo.
Ivanovic connects with a leg kick.
A jab from Ivanovic misses. #T2#
Ivanovic throws an off balance right hand
and Jack counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivanovic takes a swing at Jack's ribcage but misses.
Jack lands a glancing blow to the side of Ivanovic's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Ivanovic tenderised Jack's leg. Jack is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ivanovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Jack.
Ivanovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.#T3#
Jack takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ivanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ivanovic looks to land a body kick but Jack moved away.
Jack moves out of range of the leg kick from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jack throws a sloppy head kick and Ivanovic moves out of range easily.
Ivanovic thuds his shin into the meat of Jack's side.
Jack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ivanovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jack thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
Jack looks to land a combination but Ivanovic avoids it well.
Jack takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ivanovic with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Jack misses.
Ivanovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ivanovic is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Ivanovic coming out on top.
Jack is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivanovic finish him?
Jack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jack fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ivanovic on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanovic moves away.
Ivanovic thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jack seems to have recovered his senses.
Jack misses with a straight left.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jack counters with a right hand to the body.
Ivanovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jack connects with a single shot there.
Ivanovic misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack! But no joy.
Jack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic connects with a right hand. Jack shakes it off.
Nice jab there from Jack.
Jack throws a low kick, looking for Ivanovic's leg but Ivanovic calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Jack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jack moves away.
Ivanovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Jack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jack does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ivanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Jack.
An inside leg kick lands from Jack.
Ivanovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jack checks it well.
Ivanovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Jack counter with a right hand. #T2#
Ivanovic works over Jack's head and body with a nice combination.
Ivanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ivanovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ivanovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jack checks it well.
Good shot there by Jack.
Jack checks a leg kick nicely.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanovic moves away.
Ivanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ivanovic misses with a jab to the body
and Jack counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ivanovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jack circles away quickly and effectively.
Ivanovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jack swings for the body but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Ivor Ivanovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Ivanovic misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Jack blocks the low kick.
Jack unleashes a big counter combination but Ivanovic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Jack throws a nice looking combination but Ivanovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ivanovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jack.
Jack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ivanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ivanovic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jack slips under a jab from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a hook but Jack blocks it.
Jack checks a low kick from Ivanovic.
A shot to the body from Ivanovic misses
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.
Ivanovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kangaroo Jack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Ivanovic lands with a nice combination. Jack backs away looking to recover.
A clash of legs there as Jack blocks the low kick.
Ivanovic throws a right hand that misses
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack delivers a nice body kick.
Ivanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Nice jab there from Jack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Ivanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ivanovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jack lands an overhand right.#T1#
Jack swings for the body but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanovic.
Jack throws a body punch but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.
Despite the aggression on Jack's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ivanovic works over Jack's head and body with a nice combination.
Ivanovic throws a sloppy head kick and Jack moves out of range easily.
Jack flicks out a counter leg kick but Ivanovic steps away.
Jack takes a swing at Ivanovic's ribcage but misses.
Ivanovic gets in close and tags Jack with a short punch that almost sends Jack to the mat! Oh Jack is in big trouble! He turns his back on Ivanovic, trying to create some distance but Ivanovic rushes him, striking wildly and Jack goes down! The referee tackles Ivanovic into the cage to end the fight! Ivanovic is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivor Ivanovic!
Ivor Ivanovic retains his featherweight title!
Ivor Ivanovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bounty Tournament Finale
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berkut.
We've been hearing reports that Berkut has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Berkut misses with a body shot
and Ivanovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Berkut misses with an uppercut
and Ivanovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Berkut ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ivanovic cracks Berkut with an open hand slap.
Berkut dives in for a single leg takedown but Ivanovic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Berkut looking to slow down the pace here.
Ivanovic misses with a body punch.
Ivanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut can't find room to land a body shot as Ivanovic controls the action.
Ivanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Berkut tries to score a body lock takedown but Ivanovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Ivanovic breaks the clinch.
Berkut lands a jab to the head. #TD#
Berkut manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ivanovic on his heels. He'll look to pass Ivanovic's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Ivanovic controlling Berkut's posture. #SUB2#
Berkut got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berkut has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanovic's legs - danger averted.
Ivanovic controlling the position.
Berkut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berkut scoring with some ground and pound.
Berkut won't allow Ivanovic to sweep him here.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berkut tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanovic is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Berkut preventing the sweep.
Berkut postures up in Ivanovic's guard and throws a big left but Ivanovic blocks it.
Berkut trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Berkut throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ivanovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Berkut.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berkut is defended easily by Ivanovic.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ivanovic! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Berkut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Berkut.
Ivanovic throws a body kick that misses.
Berkut shoots and misses
and Ivanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivanovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Berkut looks to land a right hand but Ivanovic moved out of range.
Berkut throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Berkut dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berkut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ivanovic but Ivanovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Berkut connects with a nice looking jab.
A leg kick checked by Berkut.
Ivanovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Berkut fails with the takedown
and Ivanovic counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanovic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Berkut counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ivanovic won't be happy with that.
Berkut throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ivanovic works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Berkut missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Ivanovic kicks off Berkut and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic 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#
Berkut misses with a lunging right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivanovic connects with a single shot there.
Berkut shoots in looking for a takedown. Ivanovic tries to sprawl out of it but Berkut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ivanovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivanovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Berkut in his tracks.
Ivanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanovic replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Berkut blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ivanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Berkut.
A little jabbing left from Ivanovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Berkut tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Berkut scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Berkut.
Ivanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berkut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Ivanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berkut.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Ivanovic gets caught flat footed, as Berkut shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Ivanovic has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Berkut is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ivanovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Berkut misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivanovic gets underhooks to prevent Berkut's takedown attempt.
A short right from Ivanovic on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Ivanovic breaks from the clinch.
Berkut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanovic throws an overhand right that lands on Berkut's shoulder, as Berkut tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Berkut with a poor takedown
and Ivanovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Berkut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berkut misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ivanovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Berkut throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ivanovic's waist but Ivanovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Berkut off to one side.
Ivanovic throws a counter combo.
Ivanovic scores with a hook to the body. Berkut takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ivanovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Berkut moves out of range as Ivanovic strikes.
Berkut dives in and grabs Ivanovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ivanovic pushes down on Berkut's head and hops out.
Berkut throws an off balance right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivanovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Berkut tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ivanovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Berkut somewhat.#T3#
Ivanovic thuds his shin into the meat of Berkut's side.
Ivanovic throws out a loose jab but Berkut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ivanovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Berkut will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Berkut drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ivor Ivanovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ivanovic is looking to regain half guard here but Berkut keeps moving and retains side control.
Berkut has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ivanovic is not content to let Berkut control the position. #T4#
Ivanovic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ivanovic tries to bench press Berkut off him but Berkut keeps the position.
Berkut wants to control for a moment but Ivanovic uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Berkut tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ivanovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ivanovic is controlling Berkut's trapped leg to prevent Berkut from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Berkut misses with a straight right.
Ivanovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Berkut misses with an uppercut
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ivanovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ivanovic throws a hook but Berkut blocks it.
Berkut throws a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head but Ivanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berkut gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ivanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivanovic lands with an overhand left.
Berkut takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic misses with a few strikes there.
Berkut shoots in and drives through. Ivanovic sprawls well.
Berkut throws a looping overhand right but Ivanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Berkut has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ivanovic! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Berkut. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Berkut misses with a looping right.
Ivanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berkut manages to avoid it.
Ivanovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Berkut throws an off balance right hand
and Ivanovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Berkut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.
Ivanovic lunges at Berkut with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Berkut's hand.
Berkut takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ivanovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kirill Berkut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berkut takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Berkut swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Berkut has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Berkut chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ivanovic can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovic throws a leg kick #TD#
and Berkut counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Ivanovic has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Berkut has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ivanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Berkut has had enough of the clinch but Ivanovic keeps him there for the moment.
Ivanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Berkut.
A short right from Ivanovic on the inside.
Berkut tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ivanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Berkut is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanovic misses with the head strike.
Ivanovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Ivanovic on the inside. #BC2#
Ivanovic manages to break the clinch.
Ivanovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Berkut under the eye.#T3#
Ivanovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Berkut misses with a wild body shot.
Ivanovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Berkut misses with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Berkut is rocked!
Ivanovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Berkut misses with a takedown attempt
and Ivanovic counters with a left to the body.
Berkut takes one on the button.
Oh Berkut is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berkut with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ivanovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Berkut circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Ivanovic. Berkut falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Ivanovic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivor Ivanovic!
Ivor Ivanovic is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Ivor Ivanovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 97: Cruz vs Mesquita
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Ivanovic clobbers Choi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Choi looks to land a left hand but Ivanovic moved out of range nicely.
Choi connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Choi misses.
It looked like Ivanovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Choi.
Choi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ivanovic blocks a jab.
Ivanovic lands with a nice body punch.
Choi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Ivanovic does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Choi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Choi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Choi. That did some damage!#T1#
Choi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ivanovic throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Heung Min Choi has been cut.
Choi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanovic.
Ivanovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Choi misses.
Ivanovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Choi throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Choi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Choi.
Choi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Ivor Ivanovic has been cut.
Choi misses with a hook. Ivanovic ducked under it nicely.
Ivanovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Ivanovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Choi slips a jab from Ivanovic.#T2#
Ivanovic takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanovic misses with a body shot.
Choi slips under a jab.
Jab from Ivanovic.
Choi looks to land a left hand but Ivanovic moved out of range nicely.
Ivanovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Choi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ivanovic momentarily.
Choi throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Ivanovic. #T3#
Ivanovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Choi throws a counter combo.
Ivanovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Choi's head.
Choi doesn't manage to clinch there - Ivanovic circles away.
Choi loads up on a big right hand but Ivanovic slips the punch.
Choi walks into a straight right hand from Ivanovic.
Good exchange - Ivanovic coming out on top.
Ivanovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivanovic lands a body shot.
Ivanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ivanovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Choi tries to clinch up.#T4#
Ivanovic throws out a leg kick but Choi moves out of range and Ivanovic only half commits.
Ivanovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Choi back to the cage. Ivanovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Choi throws out the jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ivanovic. Choi shrugs it off though.
Ivanovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Choi finds it's way round the side to connect with Ivanovic's head.
Ivanovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Choi misses with a left hand
and Ivanovic counters with a leg kick.
Ivanovic connects with a crisp jab.
Ivanovic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Choi clinches.
Ivanovic leaning against his opponent.
Ivanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ivanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Choi.
Choi looks to land a right hand but Ivanovic moved out of range.
Choi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Choi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Choi walks into a jab.
Choi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ivanovic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Choi throws a hook but Ivanovic avoids it easily.
Ivanovic tried to counter with a leg kick but Choi avoided it.
Choi throws a right hand that Ivanovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivanovic also avoids with ease.
Choi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic misses with a straight right.
Ivanovic sizes up Choi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Choi.#T1#
Ivanovic scores with a body shot.
Ivanovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ivanovic.
Choi throws a shot from downtown. Ivanovic moves away and avoids it.
Ivor Ivanovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Choi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Ivanovic misses. #CL2#
Choi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Ivanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Choi keeps control of Ivanovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Ivanovic manages to break the clinch.
Choi throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Ivanovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Choi throws a series of strikes that have Ivanovic backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Choi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ivanovic.
Choi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ivanovic throws out the jab.
Choi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Choi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Choi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanovic moves away.
Ivanovic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ivanovic is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Choi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Choi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ivanovic scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Ivanovic connects with a right hand. Choi shakes it off.
Choi throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanovic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Choi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Choi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Choi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ivanovic misses with a hook
and Choi counters with a stiff right hand.
Choi looks to land a combination but Ivanovic avoids it well.
Choi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Choi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic is looking for a counter combo.
Ivanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choi manages to avoid it.#T4#
Choi throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanovic scores with a jab. Choi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Ivanovic misses.
Ivanovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Choi.
Choi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ivanovic throws out the jab.
Choi throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivanovic works Choi's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ivanovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Choi lunges at Ivanovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ivanovic's hand.
Choi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Ivanovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Choi swings widly with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a nice leg kick.
Choi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Choi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ivanovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi checks a leg kick nicely.
Choi misses with a jab to the body
and Ivanovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ivanovic looks to throw a body kick
and Choi counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Ivanovic. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Ivanovic lands with a hook. Choi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Choi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Choi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ivanovic. That's going to slow Choi down.
Ivanovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Ivanovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Choi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Choi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Choi moves into the clinch.
Ivanovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ivanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Choi.
Choi misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Choi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivanovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanovic staying out of range there.
Ivanovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Choi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Choi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choi.
Choi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ivanovic on the side of the head.
Choi throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Choi misses with a looping left.
Choi moves out of range as Ivanovic throws a body kick.
Choi tries to clinch but Ivanovic is having none of it.
Ivanovic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Choi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanovic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T3#
Ivanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Choi misses with a combination
and Ivanovic counters with a good low kick that Choi was not able to check.
Ivanovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Choi's head.
Choi throws a shot to the body.
Choi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ivanovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Choi finds it's way round the side to connect with Ivanovic's head.
Ivanovic lands a slapping body shot.
Ivanovic throws a body punch but Choi moves out of range.
Choi misses with an uppercut. Ivanovic saw that one coming.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Choi.
Ivanovic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ivanovic connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Choi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Choi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Choi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ivor Ivanovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivanovic moves away from the strike by Choi.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ivanovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Choi circles away quickly and effectively.
Choi loads up on a big right hand but Ivanovic slips the punch.
It looked like Ivanovic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivor Ivanovic.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ivanovic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivor Ivanovic!
A relieved looking Ivor Ivanovic 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: Bounty Tournament 3
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Hataki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanovic.
Hataki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ivanovic counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Hataki misses.
Ivanovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Ivanovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ivanovic misses with a body shot.
Ivanovic scores with a hook to the body. Hataki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ivanovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Hataki throws an off balance right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ivanovic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC2#Hataki is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kakashi Hataki has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hataki jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Ivanovic scores with the left hand. Hataki knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh Hataki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ivanovic misses with a two punch combination.
Hataki seems to have got his legs back now.
Hataki takes one on the button.
Hataki swings widly with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Ivanovic lands a big uppercut and Hataki crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hataki looks OK. Ivanovic waves Hataki back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanovic throws a looping overhand right but Hataki ducks down to avoid it.
Hataki misses with a low kick.
Hataki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ivanovic throws a series of punches but Hataki avoids them all with ease.
Hataki misses with a low kick.
Ivanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Hataki.
Ivanovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hataki. Ivanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanovic wants to land a leg kick but Hataki is out of range.
Hataki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ivanovic.
Hataki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hataki tries to clinch there but Ivanovic circles away.
Ivanovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ivanovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hataki.
Ivanovic lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Hataki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ivanovic lands a nice hook to Hataki's body. Hataki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice jab there from Ivanovic.
Donk. Ivanovic catches Hataki right on the button with a cross.
Ivanovic slips a jab from Hataki.
Hataki tries to clinch up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ivanovic.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ivanovic!
Ivanovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hataki looks to land a left hand but Ivanovic moved out of range nicely.
Ivanovic feints a counter leg kick.
Ivanovic blocks a jab.
Ivanovic feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Ivanovic drops Hataki with a beautiful combination! Hataki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ivanovic is looking for the KO!
Hataki circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Ivanovic. Hataki falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Ivanovic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivor Ivanovic!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivor Ivanovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 86: Pandeya vs Hernandez
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Ivanovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Hataki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hataki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ivanovic circles away quickly and effectively.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Hataki and sends Ivanovic crashing to the mat! Hataki follows him down to the mat - Ivanovic regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT#It looks like Ivor Ivanovic has been cut.
Hataki winds up and cracks Ivanovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hataki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ivanovic's head.
Ivanovic trying to control but Hataki postures up.
Ivanovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ivanovic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hataki wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Ivanovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Hataki slips nicely into half guard.
Ivanovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hataki.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hataki lands a nice short elbow.
Hataki is trying to control. Ivanovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ivanovic is looking for a sweep. Hataki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hataki is looking for a kimura here.
Hataki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hataki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hataki looks to land a strike but Ivanovic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
Hataki trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Hataki throws a strike but Ivanovic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ivanovic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ivanovic wants to stand but Hataki has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Hataki has his foot on Ivanovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ivanovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Ivanovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Hataki is retaining full guard.
Hataki is trying to control the position but Ivanovic postures up. #SUB#
Ivanovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hataki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ivanovic has managed to get both his arms back between Hataki's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hataki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivanovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hataki trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Hataki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ivanovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ivanovic sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Hataki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ivanovic stacks Hataki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ivanovic!
Hataki wants to control but Ivanovic postures up.
Hataki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ivanovic off and has taken his back!#T4#
Hataki tries to get the hooks in deep but Ivanovic pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Hataki is persistently looking for the submission but Ivanovic is defending it well.
Hataki lands strikes to the head.
Hataki trying to control.
Hataki keeps control of the position as Ivanovic tries to break free.
Hataki misses with an elbow to the head.
Ivanovic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ivanovic is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kakashi Hataki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivor Ivanovic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hataki. Ivanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanovic slips a straight right by Hataki.
Ivanovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hataki.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hataki moves away.
Hataki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ivanovic can do to turn this around?
Hataki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hataki ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#It looks like Kakashi Hataki has been cut.
Ivanovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Hataki.
Nice cross by Hataki.
Hataki lands a right hook 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!
Ivanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hataki.
Ivanovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Hataki lands with a nice body punch.
Ivanovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hataki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ivanovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ivanovic lands a body shot.
Ivanovic lands a really nice looking cross but Hataki seems unphased.
Hataki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crunch! Ivanovic slams his shin into Hataki's torso.
Nice straight punches there by Ivanovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ivanovic.
Ivanovic delivers a nice body kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hataki throws the left hand but Ivanovic avoids the punch easily.
Hataki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ivanovic moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Hataki is rocked!
A jab lands there for Hataki.
Oh Hataki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hataki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hataki seems to have got his legs back now.
Hataki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hataki swings for the body but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic catches Hataki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ivanovic scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick lands for Ivanovic. #T3#
Hataki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.
Ivanovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Hataki.
Good shot there by Ivanovic.
Hataki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ivanovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hataki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kakashi Hataki is winning the standup battle so far.
Ivanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Hataki misses with a hook
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hataki lands a jab.
Hataki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Hataki looks to land a left hand but Ivanovic moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ivanovic! But no joy.
Ivanovic needs to keep his hands up - Hataki had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Hataki.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hataki moves away.
Hataki misses with a left hand
and Ivanovic counters with a solid body kick.
Hataki misses with a wild body shot.
Hataki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hataki scores with a three punch combo!
Ivanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hataki.
Ivanovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hataki cracks Ivanovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivor Ivanovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hataki to counter with a crisp jab.
Hataki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ivanovic blocks a jab.
Hataki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hataki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a left to the body.
Hataki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ivanovic misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic lands a leg kick that knocks Hataki off balance momentarily.
Ivanovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch combination from Ivanovic misses. #T1#
Ivanovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hataki throws a poor cross that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hataki.
Hataki thuds a left hand into Ivanovic's body.
Ivanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Hataki is just out of range.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hataki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head.
Ivanovic moves out of range as Hataki strikes.
Ivanovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hataki rather than just go for the knockout.
Ivanovic scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Ivanovic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanovic slips a jab and a cross from Hataki.
Hataki tries to move into range but Ivanovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ivanovic feints and then cracks Hataki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hataki down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hataki. Ivanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanovic misses with a straight right.
Ivanovic misses with a hook. Hataki ducked under it nicely.
Ivanovic lands a body shot.
Ivanovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hataki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ivanovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hataki finds it's way round the side to connect with Ivanovic's head. #T3#
Hataki lands a jab to Ivanovic's midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Hataki. Those never looked like landing.
Ivanovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Hataki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hataki misses with a lunging right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hataki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Hataki.
Ivanovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ivanovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ivanovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hataki.
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hataki.
Ivanovic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ivanovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ivanovic lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanovic slips under a jab from Hataki.
Ivanovic flicks out a counter leg kick but Hataki steps away.
Ivanovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hataki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hataki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ivanovic.
Hataki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanovic.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ivor Ivanovic!
A relieved looking Ivor Ivanovic 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 81: McCork vs Bond
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Chai swings widly with a right hand
letting Ivanovic counter with a right hand.
Ivanovic slips under a jab.
Chai backing away here, and Ivanovic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.
Ivanovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ivanovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanovic.
Chai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chai throws a head kick but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Ivanovic moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ivanovic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chai defends it well.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai throws a hook but Ivanovic blocks it.
Ivanovic is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Chai misses with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a left to the body.
Chai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ivanovic lands a front kick.
Ivanovic slips under a jab.
Ivanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ivanovic looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Ivanovic throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Chai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai tests Ivanovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanovic moves away.
Ivanovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Chai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.
Ivanovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ivanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Ivanovic tries to counter with a clinch but Chai shakes him off and moves away.
Chai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ivanovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ivanovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice shot by Chai.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Ivanovic moved out of range nicely.
Ivanovic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chai defends it well.
Chai misses with a jab to the body
and Ivanovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chai's knee momentarily.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
That kick from Ivanovic tenderised Chai's leg. Chai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.
Ivanovic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ivanovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanovic wants to counter with a clinch but Chai pushes him away.#T4#
Ivanovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ivanovic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanovic connects with a body shot that sends Chai's belly button to the back.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai misses with a wild combination.
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 Jeong Hoon Chai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chai misses with a head kick.
Ivanovic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Chai catches Ivanovic right on the button with a cross.
Ivanovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Chai in the body.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick
and Ivanovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chai's knee momentarily.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Ivanovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chai doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Ivanovic tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it.
Jeong Hoon Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai takes a swing at Ivanovic's ribcage but misses.
Ivanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Ivanovic.
Chai throws a body punch but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Chai misses.
It seemed like Ivanovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
And Ivanovic tries to counter it with a takedown but Chai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chai connects with a body shot.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Ivanovic ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Ivanovic moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Ivanovic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chai defends it well.
Ivanovic looks to throw a body kick
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ivanovic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chai lands a jab to Ivanovic's midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ivanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
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.
Chai throws the left hand but Ivanovic avoids the punch easily.
Ivanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ivanovic counter with a right hand. #T3#
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Ivanovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ivanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai prevents a body shot from Ivanovic.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Ivanovic controls the action.
Ivanovic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ivanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ivanovic stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ivanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ivanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Ivanovic has Chai pressed against the cage. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Chai.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Ivanovic avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivanovics head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is keeping an eye on Ivanovic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ivanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Chai working aggressively here.
Ivanovic lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Good body shot from Chai.
Chai working aggressively here.
Ivanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ivanovic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Jeong Hoon Chai 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Chai moves out of range of the body kick.
As Ivanovic looks to move away, Chai throws a big counter combo but Ivanovic just gets out of the way.
Ivor Ivanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Chai.
Ivanovic tries to counter with a clinch but Chai shakes him off and moves away.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Ivanovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Ivanovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ivanovic misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Chai backing away here, and Ivanovic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ivanovic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A head kick misses from Chai.
Chai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Ivanovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ivanovic wants to counter the offense by Chai and move into the clinch position.
Chai misses with a right hand
enabling Ivanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeong Hoon Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai misses with a body punch
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Ivanovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
And Ivanovic tries to counter it with a takedown but Chai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ivanovic throws out the jab.
Chai misses the jab.
Chai connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Ivanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Ivanovic counters with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Chai. That snapped Ivanovic's head back.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Ivanovic uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Ivanovic thows a leg kick but Chai checks it
and Chai counters with a two punch combo.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Ivanovic counters with a nice body shot.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Ivanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Ivanovic with the counter takedown but Chai avoids it easily.
Ivanovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ivanovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanovic wants to counter the offense by Chai and move into the clinch position.
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Ivanovic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chai thuds his right hand into Ivanovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ivanovic needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there.
Chai scores with a head kick.
Jeong Hoon Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai thuds his right hand into Ivanovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.
Ivanovic misses with a body punch
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Chai cracks Ivanovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeong Hoon Chai!
A very excited looking Jeong Hoon Chai 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: Berkut vs Ivanovic
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Ivanovic lands with a nice combination. Berkut backs away looking to recover.
Berkut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic misses with a hook.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanovic misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Berkut counters with a single leg into guard. Ivanovic didn't expect that.
Berkut loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berkut throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivanovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ivanovic managing to control the position.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully.
Berkut might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ivanovic wants to sweep here but Berkut controlling him for the moment.
Berkut has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Berkut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Ivanovic has control of Berkut's left arm, preventing Berkut from doing any damage.
Berkut passes Ivanovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ivanovic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Berkut thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ivanovic's head.
We've been hearing that Berkut has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Berkut throwing shots but Ivanovic is blocking nicely.
Berkut missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ivanovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivanovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berkut wants to take a breather but Ivanovic is having none of it. #T2#
Berkut prevents Ivanovic from improving his position.#SUB#
Berkut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ivanovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berkut.
Ivanovic is looking to improve his position.
Berkut is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ivanovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berkut. #T3#
Berkut takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Berkut shoots in looking for a takedown but Ivanovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Berkut's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Berkut uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a jab when Berkut was well out of range.#TD#
Berkut scores with a takedown into Ivanovic's guard.
Berkut trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Berkut loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berkut throwing strikes from guard but Ivanovic blocks nicely.
Berkut content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Berkut controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Berkut trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berkut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berkut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Berkut preventing the sweep.
Berkut showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berkut on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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 Kirill Berkut 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.#R2#
Ivanovic throws a leg kick #TD#
and Berkut counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ivanovic is trying to keep Berkut in close.
Berkut wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Berkut tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanovic is retaining full guard.
Ivanovic controlling Berkut's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Ivanovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ivanovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berkut wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Berkut moves out of range of the strikes.
Berkut's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ivanovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Berkut scrambles back to his feet.
Berkut shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ivanovic defends it nicely.
Ivanovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Berkut shoots in looking for a takedown. Ivanovic tries to sprawl out of it but Berkut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ivanovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Berkut counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Berkut.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berkut is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivanovic has wrist control.
Berkut throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkut sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ivanovic's guard.
Kirill Berkut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berkut seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berkut trying to control the action but Ivanovic is working from the bottom. #T3#
Berkut trying to mount his opponent but Ivanovic defends it.
Ivanovic trying to hold on to Berkut's head to control him but Berkut postures up.
Ivanovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Berkut sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ivanovic defending well though.
Berkut is stalling here. Ivanovic is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Berkut seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ivanovic has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Berkut is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ivanovic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Berkut tries to get to full guard but Ivanovic has control of the leg.
Berkut moves into full guard. #SUB#
Berkut working for submissions but it's allowed Ivanovic to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanovic tries to stand but can't do so whilst Berkut controls his leg.
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 Kirill Berkut will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Berkut shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Berkut was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Berkut trying to control the position but Ivanovic is working away. #SUB#
Berkut tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berkut has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ivanovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berkut wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ivanovic struggling a bit here.
Berkut connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ivanovic some visible discomfort. #T1#
Ivanovic tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Berkut presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Berkut throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ivanovic is desperately trying to improve his position but Berkut has a good base and remains in mount.
Berkut unloads with some shots from mount but Ivanovic bucks and avoids them well. #SUB#
Berkut goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ivanovic turns into him and now he's in Berkut's guard.
Berkut wants to sweep here but Ivanovic controlling him for the moment.
Ivor Ivanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Berkut has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivanovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berkut is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berkut wants to improve his position but instead Ivanovic has moved into half guard.
Ivanovic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berkut wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Berkut tries to roll over but Ivanovic keeps him under control.
Berkut trying to control but Ivanovic postures up. #SUB#
Berkut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ivanovic pulls his head out easily.
Ivanovic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Berkut wants to get back to full guard but Ivanovic has passed into side control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ivanovic staying calm.
Berkut is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ivanovic off and has taken his back!
Berkut controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Berkut is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ivanovic defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ivanovic staying busy and making it hard for Berkut to control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirill Berkut!
Kirill Berkut got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: HFC 69 - Ivanovic vs Hernandez
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Ivanovic dips to his left and cracks Hernandez with an uppercut!
Good standup being displayed there by Ivanovic as he connects with a hook.
Ivanovic throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hernandez staying out of range there.
Hernandez fails with the takedown
and Ivanovic counters with a leg kick. #TD2#
Hernandez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Ivanovic is trying to control but can't.
Hernandez not doing much here.
Ivanovic is trying is best to control the position here.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Ivanovic is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ivanovic wants to improve his position but Hernandez is controlling well.
Ivanovic wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy.
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ivanovic is looking to control Hernandez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ivanovic avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ivanovic to regain full guard.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivanovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivanovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Hernandez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hernandez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hernandez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hernandez postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ivanovic wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ivanovic throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt - Ivanovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ivanovic misses the target.
Ivanovic looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Ivanovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ivanovic.
Hernandez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Hernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Hernandez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ivanovic sprawls well initially but Hernandez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ivanovic wants to control but Hernandez passes into side.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanovic keeps working.
Ivanovic on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ivanovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ground and pound from Hernandez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ivanovic prevents Hernandez from moving into mount.
Hernandez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ivanovic wants to control but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping him busy. #T4#
Ivanovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hernandez is chipping away with strikes.
Ivanovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Ivanovic sneaks back into half guard.
Ivanovic keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ivanovic is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Hernandez 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.#R2#
Ivanovic swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Hernandez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hernandez.
Hernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ivanovic trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hernandez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanovic keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hernandez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hernandez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanovic is trying to hold Hernandez in close to prevent damage but Hernandez has managed to pass into half guard. #T1#
Ivanovic tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg.
Hernandez winds up and cracks Ivanovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Hernandez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ivanovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hernandez.
Ivanovic has a hand on Hernandez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hernandez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hernandez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ivanovic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hernandez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ivanovic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ivanovic tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Ivanovic sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Ivanovic is working away.
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Well, if Hernandez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Hernandez working over Ivanovic with some ground and pound. Ivanovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hernandez is just content to waste time from the top position. Ivanovic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Hernandez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ivanovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez advances position into side control!
Hernandez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ivanovic's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ivanovic is trying to control Hernandez's posture but Hernandez avoids it.
Ivanovic taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hernandez is staying tight to Ivanovic's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Hernandez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ivanovic is trying to control Hernandez's posture but Hernandez avoids it.
Ivanovic is trying to improve his position.
Hernandez wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hernandez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ivanovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Ivanovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hernandez 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#
Ivanovic feints and then cracks Hernandez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hernandez down.
Hernandez looks for a takedown but Ivanovic sprawls well.
Ivanovic is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Hernandez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ivanovic to the mat! Ivanovic manages to get full guard.
Hernandez trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanovic is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hernandez controls the pace.
Ivanovic wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hernandez is now in half guard.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Ivanovic is defending well. #T1#
Ivanovic preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ivanovic is looking to control Hernandez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ivanovic avoid being mounted?
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Ivanovic dodges it nicely.
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Ivanovic dodges it nicely.
Hernandez wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping him busy.
Ivanovic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ivanovic's head.
Ivanovic is refusing to be controlled, as Hernandez sits in half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ivanovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez.
Hernandez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ivanovic is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
Hernandez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ivanovic throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily.
Hernandez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ivanovic as he avoids it easily.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Ivanovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ivanovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hernandez's head.
Ivanovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ivanovic lands a leg kick that knocks Hernandez off balance momentarily.
Hernandez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Hernandez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ivanovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hernandez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Ivanovic looking for subs off his back but Hernandez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Hernandez working over Ivanovic with some ground and pound. Ivanovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hernandez lands with a punch from half guard.
Ivanovic is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ivor Ivanovic did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Ivanovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Ivanovic is working away.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ivanovic wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hernandez is just content to waste time from the top position. Ivanovic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ivanovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ivanovic is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ivanovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ivanovic has managed to get both his arms back between Hernandez's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ivanovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ivanovic has managed to get both his arms back between Hernandez's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ivanovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivanovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hernandez is adopting a defensive guard.
Hernandez can't keep his opponent in guard - Ivanovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hernandez wants to control but Ivanovic passes into side.
Ivanovic tries to advance to mount but Hernandez denies him.
Hernandez wants to control but Ivanovic postures up.#T2#
Hernandez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hernandez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Hernandez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ivanovic defends well.#SUB2#
Ivanovic is sitting in close to Hernandez's body. Hernandez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ivanovic is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ivanovic is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hernandez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Frank Hernandez 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 63: Ivanovic vs Chai 2
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Chai finds it's way through Ivanovic's defenses.
Ivanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ivanovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ivanovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ivanovic takes one on the button.
Ivanovic with a jab.
Ivanovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Ivanovic as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Chai misses.
Chai throws out a powerful jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ivanovic misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chai.
Nice body kick from Ivanovic.
An inside leg kick lands from Chai.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ivanovic throws out the jab.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ivanovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on him.
Chai scores with a nice strike.
A jab lands there for Ivanovic.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Ivanovic moves away and avoids it.
Ivanovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Ivanovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chai throws a solid leg kick but Ivanovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chai.
Chai misses with a hook. Ivanovic ducked under it nicely.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai throws a head kick but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Ivanovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ivanovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chai punishes Ivanovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but Ivanovic seems unphased.
Ivanovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ivanovic misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Ivanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanovic misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovic slips a jab and a cross from Chai.
Ivanovic lands a really nice looking cross but Chai seems unphased. #T2#
Ivanovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ivanovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chai.
Chai throws a series of punches but Ivanovic avoids them all with ease.
Ivanovic scores with a nice head shot.
Ivanovic misses the jab.
Chai misses with a hook. Ivanovic ducked under it nicely.
Chai pushes Ivanovic away with a front kick.
Chai throws a leg kick but Ivanovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chai fails to land with a series of punches.
Ivanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai throws out a counter right but Ivanovic avoids it with no problem.
Ivanovic throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Ivanovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ivanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Ivanovic moves away and avoids it.
Ivanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Ivanovic misses.
Ivanovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Ivanovic scores with the left hand. Chai knows he should have avoided that one.
Chai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic checks a leg kick.
Ivanovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chai misses with a hook. Ivanovic ducked under it nicely.
Chai misses with a double jab.
Ivanovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Ivanovic throws a right hand that Chai ducks under and follows up with a left that Chai also avoids with ease.
Ivanovic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ivanovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai lands a right hook to the body.
Ivanovic lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ivanovic slips under a jab from Chai.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivanovic.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivanovic ducks right into an uppercut from Chai.
Chai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Ivanovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Ivanovic staying out of range there.
Ivanovic with the inside leg kick.
Ivanovic throws a push kick but Chai slaps the foot to one side.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
And Ivanovic counters with a quick kick to the body but Chai blocks it.
Chai needs to keep his hands up - Ivanovic had a free shot at his head there.
Ivanovic walks into a stiff left hand from Chai.
Chai throws a leg kick but Ivanovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ivanovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ivanovic is looking to chop away at Chai's legs.
Chai with a nice cross.
Ivanovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters with a left and a right that stings Ivanovic. #ROC2#Ivanovic is rocked!
Ivanovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Ivanovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.
Ivanovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ivanovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Ivanovic lands with a thumping leg kick. #T5##KD2#
Chai lands a big head kick that sends Ivanovic tumbling to the mat! Chai takes a step backwards and waves Ivanovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chai checks a low kick from Ivanovic.
A cross from Ivanovic lands.
Chai checks a leg kick nicely.
Chai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Ivanovic scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Chai misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanovic throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Chai throws out a counter right but Ivanovic avoids it with no problem.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Chai tries to work over Ivanovic's front leg with a kick but Ivanovic checks it.
Ivanovic with a hook.
Chai is looking to chop away at Ivanovic's legs.
Ivanovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ivanovic misses with a hook
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Ivanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ivanovic misses with a body kick.
Ivanovic loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.#T6#
Ivanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ivanovic misses with a looping right.
Ivanovic checks the leg kick.
Ivanovic misses with a kick to the body.
Ivanovic throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ivanovic throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ivanovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Chai off the cage and back into range.
Chai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a right and a left that Chai avoids nicely.
Chai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ivanovic is out of range.
Ivanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ivanovic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chai connects with a solid leg kick.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.#T7#
Chai moves out of range of the leg kick from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic slips under a jab.
Ivanovic misses with a hook.
Ivanovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Chai as he checks the leg kick.
Ivanovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chai takes a swing at Ivanovic's ribcage but misses.
Ivanovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chai connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chai's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ivanovic misses with a low kick.
Ivanovic misses with a hook
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick lands for Ivanovic.
Ivanovic takes a shot to the eye socket. 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!
Chai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T8#
Chai misses with a looping left.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chai thows a leg kick but Ivanovic checks it
and Ivanovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ivanovic counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ivanovic checks a leg kick.
Ivanovic scores with a head kick.
Ivanovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Chai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chai clobbers Ivanovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ivanovic throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chai moves out of range of the body kick from Ivanovic.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ivanovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ivanovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ivanovic wants to land a leg kick but Chai is out of range.
Chai checks a low kick from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T9#
Ivanovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai lands the left hand.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai misses with a series of wild punches.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Chai blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
Chai catches Ivanovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic lands a leg kick that knocks Chai off balance momentarily.
Chai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ivanovic under the eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanovic throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ivanovic connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on him.
Ivanovic connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeong Hoon Chai will probably get the nod.
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#
Chai looks to land a right hand but Ivanovic moved out of range.
Ivanovic misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai throws the left hand but Ivanovic avoids the punch easily.
Ivanovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Chai misses.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Ivanovic misses.
Chai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ivanovic.
Chai blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Ivanovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai lands a leg kick that knocks Ivanovic off balance momentarily.
Ivanovic throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai cracks Ivanovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanovic misses with a looping right.
Chai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ivanovic blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Chai. #T1#
Ivanovic looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Ivanovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
Ivanovic blocks a jab.
Ivanovic throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Chai is looking to slow Ivanovic down with leg kicks.
Ivanovic clobbers Chai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Ivanovic saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ivanovic thuds his shin into the meat of Chai's side.
Chai slips under a jab from Ivanovic.
Chai wants to slow Ivanovic down by chopping away at his legs.
Ivanovic slips a straight right by Chai.
A lazy body kick from Ivanovic
and Chai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ivanovic thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanovic scores with the left hand. Chai knows he should have avoided that one.
Chai throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Ivanovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ivanovic misses with a few strikes there.
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ivanovic at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Ivanovic as he connects with a hook.
Ivanovic loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Chai is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ivanovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ivanovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Ivanovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ivanovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ivanovic walks into a stiff left hand from Chai.
Good leg kick by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chai throws the left hand but Ivanovic avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Ivanovic does it's job there.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivanovic.#T3#
Ivanovic throws a good cross that connects.
Ivanovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai throws a right hand that Ivanovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivanovic also avoids with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
Chai scores with a hook to the body. Ivanovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chai moves out of range as Ivanovic throws a body kick.
Chai throws a leg kick which misses Ivanovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Ivanovic tries to avoid it.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanovic.
Ivanovic dodges the punch combination from Chai.
A big left from Chai misses.
Nice defenses there by Ivanovic.
Chai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ivanovic is looking to slow Chai down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Ivanovic moves away and avoids it.
Ivanovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chai's head.#T4#
Ivanovic lands a leg kick that knocks Chai off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Ivanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Chai.
Chai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chai there as he acknowledges the shot.
A low kick lands for Chai.
Chai defending well as Ivanovic loads up on a big left hand.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Ivanovic blocks a head kick by Chai.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ivanovic checks a leg kick.
Chai swings for the body but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Chai is breathing heavily.
Ivanovic connects with a looping right hand.
Chai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ivanovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ivanovic throws a body kick that misses.
Chai throws a counter combo.
Ivanovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T5#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ivanovic.
Chai moves out of range of the leg kick from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Chai misses with a hook
and Ivanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivanovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chai misses with a two punch combination.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivanovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ivanovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick but Chai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chai connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot by Ivanovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chai walks into a stiff left hand from Ivanovic.#T6#
Ivanovic lands a jab.
Ivanovic looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chai scores with the left hand. Ivanovic knows he should have avoided that one.
Chai lands a slapping body shot.
Ivanovic misses with a looping left.
Ivanovic lands with a hook. Chai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ivanovic misses with a straight right.
Ivanovic tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ivanovic tries to bum rush Chai with a series of wild strikes but Chai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivanovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Chai.
Chai scores with the left hand. Ivanovic knows he should have avoided that one.
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Ivanovic's belly button to the back.
Ivanovic misses with a straight left.
Ivanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T7#
Ivanovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivanovic.
Chai lands a body shot.
Chai fakes the leg kick and cracks Ivanovic in the body.
Ivanovic misses with a straight left.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai connects with a jab.
Ivanovic takes one to the chin there.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ivanovic scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Ivanovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivanovic misses with a hook.
A left and a right from Chai both land. Nice combination.
Chai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ivanovic.#T8#
Ivanovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ivanovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ivanovic misses with a double jab.
A low kick lands for Chai.
Ivanovic misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Chai misses.
Chai throws the left hand but Ivanovic avoids the punch easily.
Chai throws the left hand but Ivanovic avoids the punch easily.
Ivanovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ivanovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ivanovic takes one on the button.
Ivanovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ivanovic throws a solid leg kick but Chai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ivanovic.
Chai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ivanovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ivanovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ivanovic misses with a two punch combination. #T9#
Ivanovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Ivanovic lands an overhand right.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Ivanovic is out of range.
Chai with a jab.
Chai with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Ivanovic.
Chai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ivanovic defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Ivanovic connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ivanovic throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
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 Ivor Ivanovic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivanovic is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chai under the eye.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ivanovic throws a wild body kick that Chai sees coming a mile off.
Chai throws out a counter right but Ivanovic avoids it with no problem.
Ivanovic throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ivanovic missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Chai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chai walks into a stiff left hand from Ivanovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic thows a leg kick but Chai checks it
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Ivanovic checks a leg kick.
Ivanovic throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ivanovic misses the jab.#T1#
Chai staying out of range there.
Chai slips a straight right by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic scores with a hook.
Ivanovic lands a jab to the nose.
Ivanovic moves forwards but Chai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chai throws a body kick that misses.
Ivanovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Chai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ivanovic throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
A jab from Chai misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
Ivanovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chai.
Chai slips a jab from Ivanovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Ivanovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ivanovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chai blocks the body kick. #T2#
Ivanovic misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanovic is looking to slow Chai down with leg kicks.
Ivanovic throws a good cross that connects.
Ivanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Chai with a nice cross.
Ivanovic misses with a leg kick.
Chai misses with the combination.
Ivanovic connects with a jab.
Chai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ivanovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Ivanovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Ivanovic misses the target.
Ivanovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#KD2#
Chai lands a big head kick that sends Ivanovic tumbling to the mat! Chai takes a step backwards and waves Ivanovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Ivor Ivanovic has been cut.
Ivanovic thows a leg kick but Chai checks it
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Ivanovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chai does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ivanovic misses with a straight left.
Ivanovic slips under a jab.
Ivanovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chai.
Ivanovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on him.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Ivanovic needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ivanovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ivanovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai throws a leg kick but Ivanovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chai throws a right hand that Ivanovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivanovic also avoids with ease.
Ivanovic misses with a two punch combination.
Ivanovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chai lands a leg kick that knocks Ivanovic off balance momentarily.
Ivanovic loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Ivanovic misses with a hook.
Chai walks into a stiff left hand from Ivanovic.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Ivanovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ivanovic.
Ivanovic misses with a straight right.
Chai is looking for the big counter here.
Nice uppercut lands for Ivanovic. That snapped Chai's head back.
Ivanovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Ivanovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chai throws a shot to the body.
Chai throws a front kick aimed at Ivanovic's knee but Ivanovic avoids it well.
Chai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ivanovic. That did some damage!
Chai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T5#
A jab lands there for Ivanovic.
Chai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ivanovic lands with a slapping head kick.
Ivor Ivanovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai misses with a wild combination.
Ivanovic tried to score with a low kick but Chai checks it.
Chai throws a fast counter high kick but Ivanovic manages to duck under it in time.
Ivanovic throws out a powerful jab.
Some wild striking there from Chai.
Ivanovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chai throws a leg kick which misses Ivanovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Ivanovic tries to avoid it.
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Chai.
A little feinted left hand from Ivanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ivanovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Chai's 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!
Ivanovic throws a hook but Chai blocks it.#T6#
Chai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ivanovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chai.
Chai scores with the left hand. Ivanovic knows he should have avoided that one.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.
Ivanovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ivanovic with a nice calf kick.
Ivanovic misses with a looping left.
Chai swings for the body but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic throws a series of strikes that have Chai backpedaling.
Ivanovic lands a jab-cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Chai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Chai misses.
Chai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ivanovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Chai avoids a punch combination nicely. #T7#
An inside leg kick from Chai misses.
Ivanovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ivanovic scrambles back to his feet.
Good exchange - Ivanovic coming out on top.
Chai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Ivanovic moved out of range.
Ivanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivanovic lunges at Chai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chai's hand.
A combination from Ivanovic does no damage.
No joy there for Ivanovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ivanovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chai cracks Ivanovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Ivanovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ivanovic's sensitive parts.
Ivanovic misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Chai feints and then cracks Ivanovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ivanovic down. #T8#
Ivanovic throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Chai misses.
The fighters circling - Ivanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ivanovic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ivanovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Ivanovic scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Ivanovic misses.
Chai tries a quick counter leg kick but Ivanovic is wise to it.
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Chai lands with a shot to the body.
Chai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ivanovic on the side of the head.
Ivanovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ivanovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut.
Chai blocks a jab.
Chai throws a hook but Ivanovic avoids it easily.
Chai misses the jab.
Ivanovic throws a push kick but Chai slaps the foot to one side. #T9#
Ivanovic swings widly with a right hand
and Ivanovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Ivanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Ivanovic tried to counter with a leg kick but Chai avoided it.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Chai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chai checks a leg kick nicely.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ivanovic scores with a nice right hand.
Ivanovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ivanovic 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.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivanovic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chai misses with a two punch combination.
And Ivanovic counters with a quick kick to the body but Chai blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Ivanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ivor Ivanovic'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.#R4#
Chai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Ivanovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Ivanovic coming out on top.
Ivanovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Chai throws a front kick aimed at Ivanovic's knee but Ivanovic avoids it well.
Ivanovic lands a really nice looking cross but Chai seems unphased.
Ivanovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chai defending well as Ivanovic loads up on a big left hand.
Chai throws a wild body kick that Ivanovic sees coming a mile off.
Ivanovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Chai should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Ivanovic throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanovic throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanovic moves forwards but Chai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Ivanovic moves out of range easily.
Ivanovic misses with a double jab. #T1#
Chai slips a jab and a cross from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic slips under a jab.
Chai cracks Ivanovic with a good jab.
Chai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chai defending well as Ivanovic loads up on a big left hand.
Chai slips a jab from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Chai slips a jab from Ivanovic.
Chai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ivanovic eats them both and turns towards Chai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A jab lands there for Ivanovic.
Chai throws a body punch but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai throws out a counter right but Ivanovic avoids it with no problem.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ivanovic throws out the jab.
As Ivanovic backs off Chai throws a huge counter combo but Ivanovic manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Ivanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Ivanovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Ivanovic slips the punch.
Ivanovic misses with a hook.
Chai connects with a nice looking jab.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Ivanovic moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Chai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ivanovic is looking to land body kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Ivanovic as he connects with a hook.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai moves forwards but Ivanovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chai swings for the body but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Ivanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Ivanovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ivanovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ivanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai connects with an inside leg kick.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chai under the eye.
Ivanovic tries to work over Chai's front leg with a kick but Chai checks it.
Ivanovic lands a jab to the nose.
Chai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chai misses with a series of wild punches.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Ivanovic saw that one coming.
Ivanovic swinging wildly here.
Chai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai moves out of range as Ivanovic throws a body kick.
Chai throws a big counter head kick but Ivanovic avoids it with no problem.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai throws out a loose jab but Ivanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai pushes Ivanovic away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivanovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Ivanovic checks a leg kick.
Chai slips a straight right by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanovic misses with a hook.
Chai throws a low kick, looking for Ivanovic's leg but Ivanovic calmly moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ivanovic, as that shot connected.
Ivanovic dodges the punch combination from Chai. #T5#
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ivanovic can pounce on him.
Ivanovic throws a low kick, looking for Chai's leg but Chai calmly moves out of range.
Ivanovic works over Chai's head and body with a nice combination.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Ivanovic misses the jab.
Chai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chai throws a leg kick but Ivanovic checks it.
Chai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ivanovic with a body shot.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Ivanovic moved out of range.
Ivanovic looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Chai scores with a jab to the body.
Chai scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai stuns Ivanovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T6#
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ivanovic has time to react.
Good shot there by Ivanovic.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ivanovic throws out the jab.
Ivanovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ivanovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chai.
Chai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Ivanovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ivanovic misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Ivanovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chai.
Chai looks for the body kick but Ivanovic saw that one coming.
Chai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ivanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivanovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T7#
Chai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sloppy strikes from Ivanovic. Those never looked like landing.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Ivanovic saw that one coming.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Ivanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head but Ivanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ivanovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ivanovic throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Chai connects with a jab.
Ivanovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivanovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Ivanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chai momentarily. #T8#
Chai missing with a left hand there. Ivanovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Ivanovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A big right from Chai misses.
Ivanovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ivanovic misses with a looping right.
Ivanovic lands a really nice looking cross but Chai seems unphased.
Chai scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the liver by Chai. Beautiful body shot.
Ivanovic connects with a jab.
Chai has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ivanovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
A leg kick checked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic slips under a jab from Chai.
Chai feints and then cracks Ivanovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ivanovic down.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ivanovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut. #T9#
Chai cracks Ivanovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ivanovic checks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Ivanovic there.
Nice uppercut there from Ivanovic.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ivanovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Ivanovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ivanovic connects with an inside leg kick.
A left lands for Chai.
Chai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai throws a leg kick but Ivanovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ivanovic 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.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Ivanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic had his way with Jeong Hoon Chai in that round.
The cut man is working on Ivor Ivanovic's cut.
That's time! Ivanovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Ivanovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ivanovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ivanovic throws a combination. Chai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ivanovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ivanovic's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Chai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ivanovic is out of range.
Chai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC#Chai is rocked!
A jab from Ivanovic does it's job there.
Chai is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivanovic finish him?
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ivanovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chai on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ivanovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chai's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whack! Ivanovic lands a heavy head kick that drops Chai. The ref tackles Ivanovic to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Chai was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Ivor Ivanovic!
Ivor Ivanovic retains his featherweight title!

Event: HFC 55: EVQ vs Abarai
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Ivanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivanovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Ivanovic has knocked Wong down with a huge combo! Ivanovic steps away and waves a wobbly Wong back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Wong is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ty Wong has been cut.
Wong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanovic moves away.
Wong is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivanovic finish him?
Ivanovic thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD#
Ivanovic cracks Wong with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wong looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ivanovic finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Ivanovic does no damage.
Ivanovic drops Wong with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Wong! Ivanovic dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivor Ivanovic!
Ivor Ivanovic retains his featherweight title!

Event: HFC 47: Justice vs Lambart
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Ivanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ivanovic connects with a crisp jab.
Hataki throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Kakashi Hataki has been cut.
Ivanovic sizes up Hataki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#Hataki is rocked!
Ivanovic throws an off balance right hand
and Hataki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ivor Ivanovic has been cut.#KD#
Ivanovic sends Hataki crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ivanovic is motioning to the referee to let Hataki up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hataki is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivanovic finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Ivanovic misses.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hataki looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ivanovic lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hataki. Ivanovic pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivor Ivanovic!
Ivor Ivanovic retains his featherweight title!

Event: HFC 39: Ivanovic vs Truth
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Ivanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Truth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Truth. Ivanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ivanovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Truth moves out of range as Ivanovic strikes.
Ivanovic cracks Truth with a good jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Truth misses with an uppercut. Ivanovic saw that one coming.
Ivanovic slips under a jab from Truth.
Ivanovic throws a nice looking combination but Truth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Truth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Truth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Truth swings for the body but Ivanovic moves out of range.
A big left from Ivanovic misses.
Truth just misses with a punch to the body.
Truth ducks right into an uppercut from Ivanovic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanovic slips a jab from Truth.
Ivanovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Good exchange - Ivanovic coming out on top.
Truth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanovic.
Truth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Truth misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Ivanovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Truth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Ivanovic.
Truth moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Ivanovic clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivanovic.
Ivanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ivanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivanovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Truth walks away with a smile on his face. Ivanovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ivanovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Truth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ivanovic.
Truth takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Truth throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Ivanovic does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanovic swings for the body but Truth moves out of range.
Truth looks to throw the jab but Ivanovic is out of range.
Truth looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanovic is just out of range.
Truth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ivanovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Truth's head.
Ivanovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Truth.
Truth throws out a counter right but Ivanovic avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Good shot there by Truth.
Truth connects with a body shot.
Truth misses with an uppercut
enabling Ivanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Ivanovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Truth throws a looping overhand right but Ivanovic ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Truth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Truth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Truth misses with a looping right.
Ivanovic throws a combination that misses
and Truth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Truth throws a shot from downtown. Ivanovic moves away and avoids it.
Ivanovic slips a straight right by Truth.
Ivanovic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Ivanovic moves into range and clinches up with Truth.
Ivanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Truth working aggressively here.
Truth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ivanovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ivanovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivanovic prevents a body shot from Truth.
Ivanovic blocking some punches. #TD#
Ivanovic jumps into guard, dragging Truth to the mat. #T3#
Ivanovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Truth's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Truth can't keep his opponent in guard - Ivanovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ivanovic not doing much here. #T4#
Ivanovic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Truth is trying to stand back up but Ivanovic is controlling him
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Truth can do anything to dispel that myth.
It looks like Ivanovic is going to stand back up.
Ivanovic slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Truth wants to get back to his feet.
Ivanovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Truth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ivanovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ivanovic with a jab.
Ivanovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Truth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Truth throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanovic misses with a low kick.
Ivanovic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Truth.
Truth moves forwards but Ivanovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T6#
Ivanovic stuns Truth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ivanovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Truth has time to react.
Ivanovic lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Truth.
A slow jab from Ivanovic misses its intended target.
Ivanovic is looking to clinch.
Ivanovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A big right from Truth misses.
Ivanovic throws a series of punches but Truth moves out of range.
Ivanovic tries to clinch up but Truth circles away and keeps his distance.
Ivanovic throws a nice looking combination but Truth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Ivanovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Ivanovic fails to pull guard.
Truth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivanovic.
Truth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ivanovic backwards.
Truth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ivanovic fails to land.
Ivanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Truth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivanovic backwards. #T7#
Ivanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Truth tries to throw a body punch but Ivanovic avoids it by throwing Truth back against the cage.
Ivanovic blocks an uppercut.
Truth stalling in the clinch but Ivanovic improves position.
Ivanovic scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Truth fails to land.
Ivanovic misses with some punches.
Truth lands with a short shot to the head.
Ivanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ivanovic working aggressively here.
Truth misses with some punches.
Ivanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Truth.
Ivanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Truth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivanovic.
Truth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ivanovic fails to land.
Ivanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Truth backwards. #T8#
Ivanovic lands with a right 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!
Ivanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Truth's elbow.
Ivanovic misses with a body punch.
Truth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ivanovic or not.
Ivanovic pushes Truth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivanovic blocks a body shot from Truth.
Ivanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Truth controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Truth.
Truth tries to throw a body punch but Ivanovic avoids it by throwing Truth back against the cage.
Truth misses with the head strike.
Truth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Truth misses with some punches.
Ivanovic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Truth to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivor Ivanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ivanovic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Truth uses from the top position.
Ivanovic trying to keep a closed guard but Truth is proving a slippery customer.
Truth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Ivanovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Truth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Truth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T9#
Ivanovic is trying to hold Truth in close to prevent damage but Truth has managed to pass into half guard.
Ivanovic is looking to control Truth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ivanovic avoid being mounted?
Ivanovic tries to roll over but Truth keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Truth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanovic lands a nice hook to Truth's body. Truth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Truth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanovic.
Ivanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Truth can do to turn this around?
Truth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head.
A lazy left from Ivanovic finds it's target.
Truth throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ivanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Truth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ivanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Ivanovic has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic lands a body shot.
Ivanovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Truth backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Ivanovic.
A right hook to the body lands for Truth.
Truth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Truth lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Truth lands a body shot.
Ivanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Truth.
Truth misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Truth as the two fighters clinch.
Ivanovic is trying to pull guard but Truth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Truth blocking some punches.
Ivanovic works on Truth's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Truth.
Truth throws a head punch that misses.
Ivor Ivanovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ivanovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ivanovic lands a shoulder strike.
Truth doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Ivanovic jumps guard and drags Truth to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Ivanovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ivanovic has his hands on Truth's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Ivanovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Ivanovic is pulling down on Truth's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Ivanovic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Truth defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ivanovic is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Ivanovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Truth is retaining full guard.
Ivanovic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ivanovic pushes down on Truth's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ivanovic.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ivanovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Truth's head.
Ivanovic moves forwards but Truth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ivanovic scores with a jab.#T5#
Nice uppercut lands for Ivanovic. That snapped Truth's head back.
Truth walks into a straight right hand from Ivanovic.
Donk. Truth catches Ivanovic right on the button with a cross.
Jab, jab by Ivanovic - just one landing.
Ivanovic dips to his left and cracks Truth with an uppercut!
Ivanovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ivanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Truth.
A left lands for Ivanovic.
Truth misses with a hook. Ivanovic ducked under it nicely.
Truth digs a good hook to Ivanovic's body.
Ivanovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Truth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ivanovic blocks a jab.
Truth swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivanovic.
Truth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Truth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ivanovic throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Ivanovic rushes Truth and presses him up against the cage.#T6#
Truth blocking some punches.
Truth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivanovic.
Truth throws a head punch that misses.
Truth swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanovic blocks a body shot from Truth.
Ivanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Truths head.
Ivanovic misses with the head strike.
Truth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Truth throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivanovic.
A head punch on the inside from Truth fails to land.
A short left from Ivanovic.
Truth misses with a punch to the body.
Truth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Truth. #T7#
Ivanovic misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ivanovic as Truth tries to tie him up.
Truth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivanovic jumps guard but Truth stands there with Ivanovic around his waist. Ivanovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ivanovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Truth working aggressively here.
Truth throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ivanovic is working Truth over against the cage.
Ivanovic lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Truth.
Ivanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Truth backwards.
Ivanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ivanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ivanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.#T8#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Truth can't find room to land a body shot as Ivanovic controls the action.
Ivanovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Truth walks away with a smile on his face. Ivanovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivor Ivanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Truth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Truth misses with a jab to the body
and Ivanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Truth loads up on a big right hand but Ivanovic slips the punch.
Good exchange - Ivanovic coming out on top.
Truth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ivanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ivanovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ivanovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Truth moves out of range of the strikes.
Truth throws the left hand but Ivanovic avoids the punch easily.
Truth sizes up Ivanovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Truth looks to land a left hand but Ivanovic moved out of range nicely.
Ivanovic swings widly with a right hand
and Truth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Truth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ivanovic misses with a low kick.
Truth scores with a shot to the body.
Truth dips to his left and cracks Ivanovic with an uppercut!#T9#
Truth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Truth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Truth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ivanovic connects with a body shot that sends Truth's belly button to the back.
Truth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ivanovic jabs Truth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Truth looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanovic is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ivanovic.
The fighters circling - Truth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ivanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Truth throws out the jab.
Ivanovic staying out of range there.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Truth.
Ivor Ivanovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Truth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Ivanovic darts in and clinches Truth up against the cage.
Ivanovic tries to pull guard but Truth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Truth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Ivanovic blocks a jab.
Truth throws a looping overhand right but Ivanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Truth lands an overhand right.
Ivanovic throws a series of strikes that have Truth backpedaling.
Ivanovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Truth. That did some damage!
Ivanovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Truth.
A punch combination from Ivanovic misses.
Ivanovic misses with a wild combination.
Ivanovic scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Truth.
Donk. Ivanovic catches Truth right on the button with a cross.
Ivanovic moves in looking to clinch but Truth pushes him off.
Truth sizes up Ivanovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Truth swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ivanovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice jab there from Ivanovic.
Truth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanovic. #T1#
Truth scores with a nice right hand.
Jab from Truth.
Truth cracks Ivanovic with a good jab.#ROC2#Ivanovic is rocked!
Ivanovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Truth counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Ivanovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Truth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ivanovic counters with a three punch combo that has Truth backing up. Truth nods at Ivanovic to acknowledge the strikes.
Ivanovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Truth.
Ivanovic staying out of range there.
Ivanovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Truth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivanovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Truth. Ivanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Ivanovic. That snapped Truth's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Ivanovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ivanovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ivanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivanovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Truth backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ivanovic as Truth tries to tie him up.
Ivanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Ivanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Truth backwards.
Ivanovic tries to pull guard but Truth holds him up against the cage and eventually Ivanovic drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Ivanovic decides to pull guard.
Truth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Truth wants to pass the guard but Ivanovic is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ivanovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Ivanovic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Truth slips nicely into half guard.
Ivanovic is trying to control but can't.
Truth is controlling the pace.
Ivanovic tries to roll over but Truth keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ivanovic controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ivanovic is looking to clinch.
Ivanovic with a nice cross.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Truth.
Ivanovic lands with a straight right. Truth didn't see that one coming.
Truth throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Truth throws a lazy right hand but Ivanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic misses with the combination. #T5#
Ivanovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Truth.
Truth punishes Ivanovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Truth walks into a left hand.
Ivanovic tries to clinch up but Truth circles away and keeps his distance.
Ivanovic throws a good cross that connects.
Truth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanovic moves away.
Truth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Truth. Ivanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Truth.
Truth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanovic moves away.
Truth throws a looping overhand right but Ivanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Ivanovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab by Ivanovic.
Truth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ivanovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ivanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Truth walks into a jab.#T6#
Truth throws a big shot that misses.
Truth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ivanovic.
Truth throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Truth scores with a punch to the head.
Ivanovic scores with a body shot.
Truth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ivanovic throws out the jab.
Ivanovic scores with the left hand. Truth knows he should have avoided that one.
Truth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanovic slips under a jab from Truth.
Ivanovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Truth doesn't seem bothered though.
Ivanovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ivanovic! #CL#
Ivanovic pushes Truth up against the cage in a clinch.
Truth digs a right hand into Ivanovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ivanovic's gas tank.
Ivanovic blocks a body shot from Truth. #T7#
A short right from Truth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Truth.
Ivanovic lands an uppercut.
Ivanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Truth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Truth.
Ivanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivor Ivanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Truth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Truth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivanovic backwards.
Truth working aggressively here.
Ivanovic fails to pull guard.
Truth throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Truth lands a left hand. #T8#
Ivanovic pushes Truth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Truth - that landed with a thud.
Truth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanovic blocking some punches.
Ivanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Truth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ivanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ivanovic misses with the head strike.
Ivanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Truth backwards.
Ivanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ivanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Truth can't find room to land a body shot as Ivanovic controls the action.
Truth works on Ivanovic's body with a couple of short punches.
Truth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivanovics head.
Ivanovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Truth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ivanovic tries to work over Truth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivanovic lands a right hand. #T9#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivanovic.
A shot in the inside from Truth.
Truth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Truth.
Ivanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Truth backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Truth fails to land.
Truth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ivanovic lands a shoulder strike.
Truth tries to work over Ivanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivanovic jumps guard but Truth stands there with Ivanovic around his waist. Ivanovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic lands with a left to the head.
Ivanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Truth.
Ivanovic tries to pull guard but Truth won't allow it.
Ivanovic lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Ivanovic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Truth misses with a straight left.
Ivanovic cracks Truth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Truth cracks Ivanovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Truth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Truth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Truth.
Ivanovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Truth misses with a straight right.
Ivanovic misses with the combination.
Ivanovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Ivanovic moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truth misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ivanovic.
Ivanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Truth backwards.
Ivanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Truth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Ivanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ivanovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Truth tries to throw a body punch but Ivanovic avoids it by throwing Truth back against the cage.
Ivanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Truth is rocked!
Ivanovic tries to throw a body punch but Truth avoids it by throwing Ivanovic back against the cage.
Truth is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivanovic finish him?
A short uppercut from Ivanovic.
Truth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Truth struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivanovic controls his hands.
Ivanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Truth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivanovic's elbow.
Ivanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ivanovic tries to pull guard but Truth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Truth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Truth seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Ivanovic lands a nice uppercut.
Truth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ivanovic backwards.
Ivanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Truth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovic blocks a body shot from Truth.
Truth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Ivanovic on the inside.
Truth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Truth throws a head punch that misses.
Ivanovic misses with the head strike.
Ivanovic fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivor Ivanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Truth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivanovic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Truth to keep the fight standing.
Truth blocks an uppercut.
Truth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Truth has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanovic. #T3#
Ivanovic tries to pull guard but Truth holds him up against the cage and eventually Ivanovic drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Ivanovic jumps guard.
Truth is looking to stand up but Ivanovic won't let him.
Ivanovic is trying to control the position but Truth postures up.
Ivanovic wants to sweep here but Truth controlling him for the moment.
Truth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ivanovic trying to control the position here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ivanovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Truth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Truth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Truth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanovic.
Truth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivanovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ivanovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Truth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Truth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Truth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Truth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Truth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T5#
A jab from Truth misses.
Truth throws a lazy right hand but Ivanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Truth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanovic throws a big counter combination but Truth scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ivanovic moves away from the strike by Truth.
Truth takes one to the side of the head.
Ivanovic moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ivanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Ivanovic on the inside.
Truth misses with the head strike.
Ivanovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Truth walks away with a smile on his face. Ivanovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Truth swings for the body but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Truth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Ivanovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Truth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic lands a slapping body shot.
Ivanovic lands the left hand.
Truth swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivanovic.#T6#
Truth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Truth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Ivanovic throws a hook but Truth avoids it easily.
Ivanovic throws a sloppy head kick and Truth moves out of range easily.
Ivanovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ivanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ivanovic, as that shot connected.
Ivanovic throws a lazy right hand but Truth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Truth throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanovic throws a body kick that misses.
Truth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanovic moves away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ivanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Truths head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Truth.
Truth digs a right hand into Ivanovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ivanovic's gas tank. #T7#
Ivanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Truth throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic is trying to pull guard but Truth has him pressed against the cage.
Truth lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Truth.
Truth misses with some punches.
Ivanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Truths head.
Ivanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Truth.
Ivanovic prevents a body shot from Truth. #TD#
Ivanovic jumps guard and drags Truth to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Truth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Truth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Ivanovic pulls Truth in to control the position. #SUB#
Truth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Truth wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Ivanovic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Ivanovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T9#
Ivanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Truth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Truth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ivanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Truth looks to land a right hand but Ivanovic moved out of range.#CL#
Ivanovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Truth, pushing him back against the cage.
Ivanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Truth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Ivanovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Truth backwards.
Ivanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Truth uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Ivanovic manages to pull guard.
Ivanovic controlling Truth's posture.
Truth pushes down on Ivanovic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic had his way with R Truth in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Truth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ivanovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanovic misses the jab.
Ivanovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Truth under the eye.
A big left from Truth misses.
Truth misses with an uppercut.
Truth throws a looping overhand right but Ivanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ivanovic, as that shot connected.
Truth throws a jab when Ivanovic was well out of range.
Truth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Truth misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Truth checks it well.
Ivanovic tries to clinch but Truth is having none of it.
Truth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Truth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Truth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Truth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ivanovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Truth thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Ivanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Ivanovic. Those never looked like landing.
Ivanovic lands a jab to Truth's midsection.
Truth 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.
Ivanovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Truth.
Truth swings widly with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Truth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Truth misses with an uppercut. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ivanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ivanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Truth lands a right hand.
Ivanovic jumps guard but Truth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ivanovic jumps guard but Truth stands there with Ivanovic around his waist. Ivanovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Truth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Ivanovic gets control of Truth's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ivanovic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ivanovic controlling the position.
Truth wants to pass the guard but Ivanovic is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ivanovic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Truth passes into half guard.
Ivor Ivanovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Truth prevents Ivanovic from improving his position.
Ivanovic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Truth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Truth's back!#T3#
Truth is trying to get back to his feet but Ivanovic has full control of the position and if anything, Truth has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Truth defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
What can Truth do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Ivanovic is persistently looking for the submission but Truth is defending it well. #SUB#
Truth preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ivanovic.
Truth turns into Ivanovic and is now in his guard. #SUB#
Ivanovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Truth is aware though and is defending well.#T5##SUB#
Ivanovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Truth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivanovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ivanovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Ivanovic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Truth, up you get!
Truth misses with an uppercut
and Ivanovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Truth thinking.
Ivanovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Truth should have avoided that one.
Ivanovic catches Truth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ivanovic sizes up Truth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ivanovic lands with a good body shot.
Ivanovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Truth loads up on a big right hand but Ivanovic slips the punch.
Ivanovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
R Truth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Ivanovic misses with a low kick.
Truth misses with a straight right.
Truth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Ivanovic.
Truth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Truth catches Ivanovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ivanovic scores with a nice right hand.
Truth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Truth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ivanovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Truth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Truth throws out a loose jab but Ivanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Truth throws a right hand that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Truth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanovic moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ivanovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Truth throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Truth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ivanovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T8#
Truth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Truth.
Truth swings widly with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Truth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanovic wants to clinch up but Truth keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Ivanovic has closed the distance and engaged Truth in a clinch.
Ivanovic lands with a left to the head.
Ivanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Truth backwards.
Truth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivor Ivanovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivanovic lands a body punch.
Truth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Truth tries to throw a body punch but Ivanovic avoids it by throwing Truth back against the cage.
Truth tries a body shot but Ivanovic blocks it.
Truth cracks Ivanovic with a nice body shot.
Truth misses with some punches.
Truth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T9#
Ivanovic blocks a body shot from Truth.
Truth misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Ivanovic.
Truth misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Ivanovic decides to pull guard.
Ivanovic is adopting a defensive guard.
Truth throws a strike but Ivanovic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Truth working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ivanovic has passed into half guard!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivor Ivanovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ivanovic 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Ivor Ivanovic!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Ivor Ivanovic!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Ivor Ivanovic!

Ivor Ivanovic wins by unanimous decision!
Ivor Ivanovic retains his featherweight title!

Event: HFC 32: Ivanovic vs Greene
Date: Sep 08, 2022

#R1#
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
Ivanovic throws a shot from downtown. Greene moves away and avoids it.
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
Greene throws a leg kick but Ivanovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Greene checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ivanovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Greene.
Greene throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Ivanovic.
Ivanovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Greene walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ivanovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greene attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Greene tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Ivanovic.
Greene scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivanovic. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ivanovic lands with a hook. Greene tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ivanovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Greene swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greene slips under a jab from Ivanovic.#T1##CL#
Ivanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ivanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greene dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Greene tries a body shot but Ivanovic blocks it.
Ivanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Ivanovic misses with some punches.
Ivanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Greene wants to stall.
Greene avoiding damage.
Ivanovic lands an uppercut.
Ivanovic misses with the head strike.
Ivanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Greene backwards. #BC#
Ivanovic breaks the clinch.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Ivanovic looks to throw the jab but Greene is out of range. #T2#
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Greene lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic throws an overhand right that lands on Greene's shoulder, as Greene tries to avoid the shot.
Greene misses with a straight right.
Jab by Ivanovic.
Greene takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Greene misses with an attempted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Ivanovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanovic misses with a straight left.
Greene slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Greene lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ivanovic doesn't seem phased though.
Ivanovic blocks a leg kick.
Greene throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ivanovic throws a combination. Greene tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Greene scores with a leg kick.
Greene lands a high kick!
Greene moves away from the strike by Ivanovic.
The fighters circling - Ivanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greene appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Greene throws a leg kick but Ivanovic checks it.
Ivanovic checks a leg kick. #CL#
Greene gets tackled into the cage by Ivanovic. Ivanovic maintains the clinch.
Greene cracks Ivanovic with a nice body shot.
Greene lands a left hand.
Ivanovic blocks a body shot from Greene.
The referee calls for Greene to work.
Ivanovic misses with some punches.
Ivanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivanovic blocks a body shot from Greene.
Greene looking to stall.
Ivanovic prevents a body shot from Greene.
Ivanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Greene. #BC#
Ivanovic breaks the clinch.
Greene is looking to slow Ivanovic down with leg kicks. #T4#
Ivanovic lands with a shot to the body.
Greene misses with a body kick.
A solid body kick from Ivanovic.
Greene slips a jab from Ivanovic.#CL#
Ivanovic moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanovic lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Greene breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivanovic.
A bone on bone clash there as Greene blocks the leg kick.
Greene dodges the punch combination from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greene looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivanovic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ivanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Ivanovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Greene.
Ivanovic throws a solid leg kick but Greene takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ivanovic.
We've been informed that Greene has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ivanovic lands an overhand right.#T5#
Greene misses with a low kick.
Greene misses with a low kick as Ivanovic jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Ivanovic misses the target.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Greene throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Greene counters with a slapping leg kick.
Greene pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Greene shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Greene takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Greene throws a push kick but Ivanovic slaps the foot to one side.
Ivanovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Greene throws a body kick that misses.
Ivanovic throws a shot from downtown. Greene moves away and avoids it.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Greene lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slapping leg kick lands for Greene.
Greene throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ivanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ivanovic throws out a leg kick but Greene moves out of range and Ivanovic only half commits.
Ivanovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greene in his tracks. #T6#
Greene tries to work over Ivanovic's front leg with a kick but Ivanovic checks it. #CL#
Greene tries to keep at a distance but Ivanovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivanovic controls his hands.
Ivanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Greene has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Greene lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ivanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Greene lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ivanovic or not.
Ivanovic wants to break free but Greene has control.
Greene misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ivanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greene lands a nice uppercut.
Ivanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T7#
Ivanovic lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Greene pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Greene dodges the punch combination from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greene paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greene.
A solid leg kick lands there for Greene.
Greene delivers a nice body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ivanovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ivanovic throws a right hand that Greene ducks under and follows up with a left that Greene also avoids with ease.
A lazy left from Ivanovic finds it's target.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Greene.
Ivanovic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ivanovic throws a hook but Greene avoids it easily.#CL#
Ivanovic rushes Greene and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivanovic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greene is trying to maintain a safe position but Ivanovic gets an underhook and turns Greene into the cage.
Greene lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ivanovic backwards. #T8#
Greene lands a left hand.
Greene struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivanovic controls his hands.
Ivanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Ivanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivanovic scores with a shot to the side of Greene's head. #BC#
Ivanovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivanovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Greene connects with a body shot.
Ivanovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ivanovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Greene connects with an inside leg kick.
Ivanovic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ivanovic looks to land a right hand but Greene moved out of range.
Ivanovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greene can pounce on him.
Greene lands a lovely overhand right.
Ivanovic moves in looking to clinch but Greene pushes him off.
Greene flicks out a counter leg kick but Ivanovic steps away.
Ivanovic checks a low kick from Greene.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greene throws a front kick aimed at Ivanovic's knee but Ivanovic avoids it well. #T9#
Ivanovic looks to land a left hand but Greene moved out of range nicely.
Ivanovic misses the shot to the body.
Ivanovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greene.
Greene throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivanovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greene can pounce on him.
Ivanovic misses with a looping right.
Ivanovic misses with the combination.
Ivanovic misses with a hook. Greene ducked under it nicely.
Greene steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic backing away here, and Greene unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ivanovic misses with a low kick.
Ivanovic throws a jab when Greene was well out of range.
Greene tries to counter by closing the distance.
Greene scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ivanovic throws a jab when Greene was well out of range.
Greene throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ivanovic misses with a low kick.
Greene connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Greene.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic 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#
Ivanovic misses with the combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Greene.
Greene avoids the body shot from Ivanovic.
Greene wants to land a leg kick but Ivanovic is out of range.
Greene slips under a jab from Ivanovic.
The fighters circling - Ivanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ivanovic lands a jab to Greene's midsection.
Greene throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Ivanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Greene cracks Ivanovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ivanovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ivanovic throws a big counter combination but Greene scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Greene with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ivanovic feints a jab promting Greene to slip. Ivanovic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Greene slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivanovic.
Greene checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ivanovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Greene.
Ivanovic is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Greene is looking to slow Ivanovic down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Greene.
Ivanovic looks to land a right hand but Greene moved out of range.
Greene fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Greene buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Greene digs a good body shot into Ivanovic's ribs.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.
Greene misses with a looping left.
Ivanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Ivanovic moves into the clinch.
Greene doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greene is working Ivanovic over against the cage.
Ivanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Greene.
Greene blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivanovic misses with some punches.
Greene stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2#
Greene tries a body shot but Ivanovic blocks it.
Greene tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Ivanovic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanovic cracks Greene with a nice body shot.
Ivanovic lands a nice uppercut.
Greene trying to control the position but instead, Ivanovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Greene into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ivanovic.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic misses with the head strike.
Greene works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Greene has Ivanovic pressed against the cage, preventing Ivanovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Greene letting Ivanovic take a breather here.
Greene goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Greene swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ivanovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Greene being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ivanovic fails to land.
Ivanovic blocks an uppercut.
Ivanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ivanovic fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greene.
Ivanovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Greene blocking some punches.
Ivor Ivanovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ivanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greene can do to turn this around?#T4#
Ivanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Greene controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Ivanovic.
Greene stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ivanovic being controlled against the cage.
Ivanovic blocks a body shot from Greene.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greene.
Ivanovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Greene gets an underhook and turns Ivanovic into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Greene tries to throw a body punch but Ivanovic avoids it by throwing Greene back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Greene is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ivanovic is keeping busy.
Ivanovic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T5#
Greene struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivanovic controls his hands.
Ivanovic is trying to break free.
Greene takes a shot to the head.
Ivanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Ivanovic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Greene doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greene holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Greene breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Greene misses with a leg kick. #T6#
Greene takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ivanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ivanovic misses with a left hand
and Greene counters with an inside leg kick.
Ivanovic swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
Greene scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greene doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Ivanovic connects with a jab.
Greene does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ivanovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Greene follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ivanovic looks to throw the jab but Greene is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Greene tries to clinch up.
Greene throws a head kick that Ivanovic semi-blocks.
Ivanovic connects with a looping right hand.
Greene ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ivanovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T7#
Ivanovic with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greene.
Greene moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Greene scoring well with a low kick there.
Ivanovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Greene moves out of range as Ivanovic strikes.
Ivanovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Greene tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ivanovic is able to avoid easily.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
Ivanovic cracks Greene with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Greene connects with a solid leg kick.
Greene throws a wild body kick that Ivanovic sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Greene tries to keep at a distance but Ivanovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Greene can't find room to land a body shot as Ivanovic controls the action. #T8#
Ivanovic is trying to push Greene away but Greene has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ivanovic tries to stall but Greene uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greene.
Greene goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivanovic tries to stall but Greene uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Greene - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ivanovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Greene breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanovic throws a nice looking combination but Greene bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greene dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ivanovic. That did some damage!
Greene throws a leg kick which misses Ivanovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Ivanovic tries to avoid it.
Greene swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Greene scores with a hook to the body. Ivanovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Ivanovic misses.
Greene throws a looping overhand right but Ivanovic ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Ivanovic clinches. #T9#
Ivanovic misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greene creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivanovic's elbow.
Ivanovic lands a shoulder strike.
Ivanovic lands with a left to the head.
Greene's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greene tries to work over Ivanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Greene wants to stall.
Greene swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ivanovic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Greene up against the cage.
Ivanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Greene closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Greene scores with a hook to the body. Ivanovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ivanovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Greene. Greene obviously looking to wear him down.
Ivanovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Greene.
Greene takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ivanovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Greene.#CL#
Ivanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ivanovic is struggling to control the position.
Ivanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Ivanovic trying to control the position but instead, Greene has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ivanovic into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ivanovic fails to land.
A body shot lands from Greene.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivanovic. #T1#
Ivanovic lands with a right to the head.
Ivanovic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Greene tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greene trying to stall but Ivanovic improves his position.
Ivanovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greene has him pressed against the cage.
Ivanovic looking to stall.
Ivanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greene has Ivanovic pushed against the cage.
Greene slows down the pace here.
Ivanovic misses with the head strike. #T2#
Greene goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Greene scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Ivanovic breaks from the clinch.
Greene fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Greene lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ivanovic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice jab there from Greene.
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
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!
Ivanovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Greene. #CL2#
Greene clinches.
Ivanovic is stalling here.
Greene tries to throw a body punch but Ivanovic avoids it by throwing Greene back against the cage.
Greene can't find room to land a body shot as Ivanovic controls the action.
Greene blocking some punches. #T3#
A short left from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic wants to stall.
Greene blocks an uppercut.
Ivanovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ivanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Greene misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Ivanovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Greene tries to work over Ivanovic's front leg with a kick but Ivanovic checks it.
Greene slips under a jab from Ivanovic.
Greene steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
A jab from Ivanovic finds it's way through Greene's defenses.
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Greene.
Ivanovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greene.
Ivanovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Greene blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Ivanovic pushes Greene up against the cage in a clinch.
Greene fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greene can't find room to land a body shot as Ivanovic controls the action.
Ivanovic wants to break free but Greene has control.
Greene lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Ivanovic.
Greene tries to work over Ivanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greene keeps control of Ivanovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Greene stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ivanovic. #T5#
Greene blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivanovic lands with a light punch inside.
Greene tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivanovic just leaning against Greene, taking a breather.
Greene misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greene is looking to control Ivanovic's arms but Ivanovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Greene has his back to the cage.
A right hand to the body from Greene.
Ivanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greene tries a body shot but Ivanovic blocks it.
Ivanovic stalling in the clinch but Greene improves position. #BC2#
Greene manages to break the clinch.
Greene does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Greene lands a lovely overhand right.
Ivanovic throws a sloppy head kick and Greene moves out of range easily. #CL#
Greene tries to keep at a distance but Ivanovic has taken the fight into the clinch.#T6#
Ivanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Greene controls his hands.
Ivanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
The referee calls for Greene to work.
Ivanovic misses with the head strike.
Ivanovic is stalling here.
Ivanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greene.
Ivanovic lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanovic blocks a body shot from Greene.
Ivanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T7#
Greene lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ivanovic misses with a body punch.
Greene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivanovic's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Greene.
Greene leaning his opponent against the cage.
Greene's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ivanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greene.
Ivanovic lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Ivanovic. #T8#
Ivanovic lands a shoulder strike.
Ivanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanovic lands an uppercut.
Ivanovic can't break the clinch.
A short left from Greene.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greene.
Ivanovic lands a nice uppercut.
Greene lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanovic lands a nice uppercut.
Greene throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Greene tries a body shot but Ivanovic blocks it. #BC#
Ivanovic manages to break the clinch.
Ivanovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ivanovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivanovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Greene.
An inside leg kick from Ivanovic misses. #T9#
Greene's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Greene duly obliges.
Ivanovic scores with a push kick.
Greene moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Greene moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Greene keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ivanovic.
Greene slips a jab and a cross from Ivanovic. #CL#
Ivanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Ivanovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ivanovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ivanovic swings widly with a right hand
and Greene counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greene will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Ivor Ivanovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Ivanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene misses with a hook. Ivanovic ducked under it nicely.
Greene slips under a jab from Ivanovic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Ivanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greene lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Greene chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Greene gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ivanovic.
Greene throws a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head but Ivanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ivanovic missing with a left hand there. Greene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Ivanovic closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ivanovic.
Greene works on Ivanovic's body with a couple of short punches.
Ivanovic tries to circle away but Greene has him pinned against the cage.
Greene stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Greene blocks a body shot from Ivanovic.
Greene will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ivanovic up against the cage.
Ivanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Ivanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ivanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Ivanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Greene.
Greene can't find room to land a body shot as Ivanovic controls the action.
Nice body punch from Greene - that landed with a thud.
Greene scores with a hook to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Greene takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Ivanovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ivanovic checks a low kick from Greene.
Greene fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivanovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greene throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Greene throws a chopping leg kick but Ivanovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Greene throws a leg kick but Ivanovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ivanovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Greene is out of range and Ivanovic settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ivanovic.
Greene lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Greene digs a good hook to Ivanovic's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene throws a right hand that misses
and Ivanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivanovic tries to land a front kick but Greene steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Greene is looking to chop away at Ivanovic's legs.
Ivanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Greene misses with a low kick.
It looked like Ivanovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ivanovic tries a low kick but Greene avoids it.
Ivanovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Greene stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ivanovic is looking to land body kicks.
Greene lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Greene throws a leg kick but Ivanovic moved away.
Ivanovic throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Greene.
Greene throws a solid leg kick but Ivanovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Greene.
Ivanovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greene stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Greene feints and then cracks Ivanovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ivanovic down.
Greene walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ivanovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ivanovic misses with a wild combination.
Ivanovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Greene. Greene obviously looking to wear him down.
Ivanovic moves out of range as Greene strikes.
Greene lands with a kick to the temple. Ivanovic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Greene throws a looping overhand right but Ivanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Ivanovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Greene. #T4#
Ivanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Greene as he checks the leg kick.
Greene with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovic lands a jab.
A big right from Ivanovic misses.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut.
Ivanovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ivanovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greene can pounce on him.
Greene uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
Ivanovic checks the leg kick.
Greene throws a leg kick but Ivanovic moved away.
Greene moves out of range of the strikes.
Greene lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A leg kick checked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic is looking to counter punch.
Ivanovic missing with a left hand there. Greene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T5#
Greene fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ivanovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ivanovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ivanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greene slips a jab from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Greene lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Ivanovic closes the distance and pushes Greene back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ivanovic as Greene tries to tie him up.
Greene wants to stall.
Greene throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivanovics head. #T6#
Ivanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greene misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivanovic is trying to break the clinch but Greene is controlling him.#BC#
Ivanovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Ivanovic misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Ivanovic blocks the leg kick.
Ivanovic misses the jab.
Greene walks into a left hand.
Greene has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Greene rushes Ivanovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ivanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivanovic effectively controlling the action here.
Ivanovic scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Greene.
Greene throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Ivanovic. #T7##BC#
Ivanovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Greene throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ivanovic lands a leg kick that knocks Greene off balance momentarily.
Greene swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Greene looks for the body kick but Ivanovic saw that one coming.
Ivanovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Greene.
Ivanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ivanovic lands with a right hand.
Greene walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ivanovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ivanovic tests Greene's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Greene.
Greene blocks a leg kick.
Greene lands a lovely overhand right.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T8#
A jab lands there for Ivanovic.
A solid leg kick lands there for Greene.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene throws a low kick but Ivanovic moves out of range easily.
Greene fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ivanovic.
Greene misses with a body kick.
Ivanovic connects with a single shot there.
Ivanovic sizes up Greene with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Greene.
A slow jab from Ivanovic misses its intended target.
Ivanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Greene is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ivanovic with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Greene.
Ivanovic throws out a powerful jab.
Ivanovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ivanovic throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene misses with a leg kick.
Ivanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greene swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ivanovic checks the leg kick.
Ivanovic is looking to counter punch.#T9#
A nice leg kick lands there from Greene.
Ivanovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ivanovic jabs at Greene's body.
Greene with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Greene closes the distance and pushes Ivanovic back into the cage.
Ivanovic just leaning against Greene, taking a breather.
Greene scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Ivanovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivanovic clobbers Greene with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Greene fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Greene takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ivanovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene staying out of range there.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Ivanovic throws a lazy right hand but Greene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ivor Ivanovic 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Greene defending well as Ivanovic loads up on a big left hand.
Ivanovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ivanovic throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
Greene let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ivanovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivanovic misses with a low kick.
Ivanovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greene.
Greene lands a nice hook to Ivanovic's body. Ivanovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Greene throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Ivanovic.
Greene with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Greene on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Greene fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ivanovic on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic tries a low kick but Greene avoids it.
Greene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ivanovic avoids the head kick by Greene. #CL#
Ivanovic rushes Greene and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ivanovic lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
A short left from Greene.
Greene blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Ivanovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Greene throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Greene keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ivanovic.
Greene is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ivanovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greene is looking to land body kicks.
Ivanovic throwing a counter right hand but Greene manages to avoid it.
Greene uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Greene scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ivanovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Ivanovic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ivanovic wants to clinch up but Greene keeps it at a distance.
Ivanovic is looking to clinch.
Ivanovic checks a leg kick.
Ivanovic throws a lazy right hand but Greene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ivanovic lands an overhand right.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Greene looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good work by Ivanovic as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene wants to clinch.
Ivanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanovic wants to clinch up but Greene keeps it at a distance.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Ivanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ivanovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Greene tenderised Ivanovic's leg. Ivanovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ivanovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Greene.#CL#
Ivanovic moves into range and clinches up with Greene.
Greene lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Greene tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivanovic tries to break the clinch but Greene is controlling the position.
Ivanovic blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ivanovic fails to land.
Ivanovic gets through Greene's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivanovic's elbow.
Ivanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Ivanovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Greene won't allow it.
Greene slows down the pace here.
Ivanovic is trying to force a seperation but Greene has the dominant position.
The referee calls for Ivanovic to work.
Greene misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Greene is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Greene misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greene's elbow. #BC#
Ivanovic breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Greene.
Greene misses with a head kick.
Ivanovic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ivanovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ivanovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Ivanovic rushes Greene and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Greene.
Ivanovic tries to break the clinch but Greene is controlling the position.
Ivanovic tries to break free but Greene pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ivanovic. #T5#
Ivanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Ivanovic on the inside.
Greene tries to work over Ivanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivanovic blocking some punches. #BC#
Ivanovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Greene looks to land a body kick but Ivanovic moved away.
Ivanovic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ivanovic throws an overhand right that lands on Greene's shoulder, as Greene tries to avoid the shot.
Greene feints a counter leg kick.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick which misses Greene's front leg but catches the back leg as Greene tries to avoid it.
Greene throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Greene throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Greene throws a wild body kick that Ivanovic sees coming a mile off.
Ivanovic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Greene throws a nice outside leg kick.
Greene throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Greene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T6#
Greene throws a leg kick but Ivanovic moved away.
Ivanovic misses with a low kick as Greene jumps back.
Ivanovic checks the leg kick.
Ivanovic throwing a counter right hand but Greene manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Greene 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 Ivanovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ivanovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ivanovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ivanovic misses with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Greene.
Ivanovic throws a low kick but Greene avoids it.
Greene tries a quick counter leg kick but Ivanovic is wise to it.
Greene moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ivanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greene swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ivanovic misses with a straight left.
Greene uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivanovic.
Greene lands a body shot.
Greene fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ivanovic checks it well.
Greene lands with a good body shot.
Ivanovic misses with a looping left.
Ivanovic with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T7#
Greene misses with a body shot.
Greene goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ivanovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ivanovic lands a head shot.
Ivanovic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ivanovic connects with a looping right hand.
Greene is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#CL#
Ivanovic instigates a clinch.
Ivanovic lands a nice uppercut.
Ivanovic presses Greene against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ivanovic effectively controlling the action here.
Greene is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Greene misses with the head strike.
Ivanovic wants to break free but Greene has control.
Greene misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T8#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Greene trying to control the position but instead, Ivanovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Greene into the cage.
Ivanovic slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Greene escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivanovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ivanovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Greene under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Greene. Ivanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ivanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivanovic cracks Greene with an open hand slap.
Ivanovic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Greene misses. #T9#
Greene misses with a body kick.
Greene bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ivanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Greene only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Greene feints a counter leg kick.
Greene throws a low kick, looking for Ivanovic's leg but Ivanovic calmly moves out of range.
Greene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivanovic.
Greene steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic cracks Greene with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Greene fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ivanovic checks it well.
Charles Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Ivanovic takes one to the side of the head.
Greene misses with a leg kick.
Ivanovic misses with a body shot.
Ivanovic throws a right and a left that Greene avoids nicely.
Ivanovic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ivanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ivanovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Greene is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Ivanovic blocks the low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivor Ivanovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ivanovic 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Ivor Ivanovic!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Ivor Ivanovic!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Ivor Ivanovic!

Ivor Ivanovic wins by unanimous decision!
Ivor Ivanovic retains his featherweight title!

Event: HFC 21: Blanche vs Ivanovic
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Good shot there by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic with a jab.
Blanche takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ivanovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blanche misses with a body kick.
Blanche takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ivanovic's coach down at Average Judas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ivanovic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blanche tries to clinch up but Ivanovic circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ivanovic.
Blanche fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ivanovic jabs Blanche right on the nose. Blanche blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#Blanche is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovic throws an uppercut from hell that sends Blanche clean off his feet! He's out cold! Ivanovic stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivor Ivanovic!
Ivor Ivanovic is the new featherweight champion!

Event: HFC 12: Jiminez vs Inhanamoto
Date: Jun 30, 2022

#R1#
Ivanovic throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic jabs Chai right on the nose. Chai blinks but takes it well.
Ivanovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Ivanovic closes the distance and pushes Chai back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Ivanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Ivanovic taking a breather.
Ivanovic slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ivanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ivanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ivanovic is looking to control Chai's arms but Chai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ivanovic has his back to the cage.
Chai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Chai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ivanovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Ivanovic just leaning against Chai, taking a breather.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivanovic is looking to control Chai's arms but Chai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ivanovic has his back to the cage.
Chai wants to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ivanovic as Chai tries to tie him up.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
A short body shot lands from Chai as the two fighters clinch.
Ivanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai trying to stall but Ivanovic improves his position.
Chai trying to stall but Ivanovic improves his position. #T2#
Chai slowing the pace effectively.
Ivanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Ivanovic misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Chai breaks the clinch.
Ivanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ivanovic looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Ivanovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ivanovic walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanovic throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ivanovic on the side of the head.
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.
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ivanovic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ivanovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Ivanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivanovic looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.#T3#
Ivanovic takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ivanovic lands with a hook. Chai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ivanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Ivanovic fails to land.
Ivanovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ivanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Ivanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ivanovic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow. #BC#
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ivanovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chai momentarily.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice cross by Ivanovic.
Good exchange - Ivanovic coming out on top.
Ivanovic lands with a hook. Chai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ivanovic misses with a straight left.
Ivanovic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ivanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivanovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ivanovic throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ivanovic misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Ivanovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Ivanovic slips the punch.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chai throws a leg kick but Ivanovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ivanovic dodges the punch combination from Chai.
Ivanovic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chai with a body shot.
Ivanovic swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Ivanovic loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Ivanovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Chai lands a slapping body shot.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ivanovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chai on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Ivanovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ivanovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanovic throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Chai lands the left hand.
Ivanovic tries to clinch
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Chai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanovic stuns Chai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ivanovic lands with a cross.
Ivanovic misses with a body shot.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivanovic. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai jabs Ivanovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chai's hands.
Ivanovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Ivanovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chai's hands.
Chai misses with a double jab.
Ivanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivanovic throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Ivanovic.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
Chai lands with a nice combination. Ivanovic backs away looking to recover.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some bone on bone action there as Ivanovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ivanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ivanovic misses with a straight left.
Ivanovic blocks a jab.
Chai blocks a jab.
Ivanovic digs a good hook to Chai's body. #T3#
Ivanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ivanovic misses with a looping left.
Ivanovic lands a jab to the head.
Ivanovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ivanovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ivanovic 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.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Chai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ivanovic misses with a hook.
Chai slips a straight right by Ivanovic.
A quick step to the side and Chai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Ivanovic. That snapped Chai's head back.
Ivanovic looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Ivanovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Ivanovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai scores with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ivanovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.
Ivanovic moves to clinch but Chai breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#KD#
Chai drops Ivanovic with a beautiful combination! Ivanovic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chai is looking for the KO!#ROC#Ivanovic is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ivor Ivanovic has been cut.
Ivanovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ivanovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Good standup being displayed there by Ivanovic as he connects with a hook.
Chai slips under a jab.
Ivanovic seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai thuds a left hand into Ivanovic's body.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivor Ivanovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ivor Ivanovic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Chai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ivanovic circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Ivanovic clinches.
Ivanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivanovic controls his hands.
Ivanovic letting Chai take a breather here.
Ivanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chai is trying to maintain a safe position but Ivanovic gets an underhook and turns Chai into the cage.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Chai taking a breather.
Chai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ivanovic as Chai tries to tie him up.
Ivanovic lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ivanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chai as Ivanovic tries to tie him up.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Chai stalling in the clinch.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Ivanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanovic tries to stall but Chai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ivanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanovic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chai is looking to control Ivanovic's arms but Ivanovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chai has his back to the cage. #T2#
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Chai.
Chai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ivanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chai tries to work over Ivanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Ivanovic moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Ivanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic misses the shot to the body.
Chai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Ivanovic misses with a straight left.
Chai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chai throws a low kick but Ivanovic moves out of range easily.
Ivanovic slips under a jab from Chai.
A little jabbing left from Ivanovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ivanovic.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Ivanovic down.
Ivanovic lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Chai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ivor Ivanovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ivanovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chai at a distance.
Chai slips a straight right by Ivanovic.
Chai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ivanovic just manages to avoid it.
Ivanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Ivanovic throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ivanovic to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai counters with a left and a right that stings Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ivanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Ivanovic as he connects with a hook.
Ivanovic throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Jeong Hoon Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanovic misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Ivanovic.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Ivanovic moved out of range.
Ivanovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ivanovic throws a right hand that misses
and Chai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ivanovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chai's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivor Ivanovic.
Well Ivanovic 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 Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivor Ivanovic!

Event: HFC 1: Jiminez vs Andarys
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
GroMuzgur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ivanovic's sensitive parts.
Ivanovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches GroMuzgur on the side of the head.
GroMuzgur swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivanovic.
GroMuzgur lands a lovely overhand right.
Ivanovic tries to close the distance and clinch but GroMuzgur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivanovic scores with a shot to the body.
Ivanovic throws out a loose jab but GroMuzgur uses good head movement to avoid it.
GroMuzgur half committed to a counter leg kick.
GroMuzgur throws a leg kick but Ivanovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
GroMuzgur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ivanovic! But no joy.
GroMuzgur misses with a low kick.
Ivanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ivanovic checks the leg kick.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GroMuzgur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ivanovic.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from GroMuzgur 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 Ivanovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ivanovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ivanovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ivanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanovic swings for the body but GroMuzgur moves out of range.
Ivanovic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ivanovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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 telegraphed right hand from Ivanovic misses the target. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by GroMuzgur. That's going to slow Ivanovic down.
GroMuzgur throws a leg kick which misses Ivanovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Ivanovic tries to avoid it.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ivanovic checks a leg kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Ivanovic blocks the low kick.
Ivanovic blocks a low kick nicely.
GroMuzgur moves out of range of the strikes.
GroMuzgur throws a sloppy head kick and Ivanovic moves out of range easily.
GroMuzgur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivanovic.
GroMuzgur tried to counter with a leg kick but Ivanovic avoided it.#CL2#
Ivanovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
GroMuzgur misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, GroMuzgur scores with a nice short uppercut.
GroMuzgur lands with a short shot to the head.
GroMuzgur tries a body shot but Ivanovic blocks it.
GroMuzgur lands a hook that snaps the head of Ivanovic backwards.
GroMuzgur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
GroMuzgur throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
A head punch on the inside from GroMuzgur fails to land.
GroMuzgur tries a body shot but Ivanovic blocks it. #T2#
GroMuzgur tries a body shot but Ivanovic blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanovic blocking some punches.
Ivanovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Ivanovic manages to break the clinch.
Ivanovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
GroMuzgur ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.
GroMuzgur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ivanovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. GroMuzgur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from GroMuzgur.
GroMuzgur tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ivanovic is able to avoid easily.
GroMuzgur with a nice calf kick.
Ivanovic throws a good cross that connects.
GroMuzgur takes a jab right on the kisser.
GroMuzgur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
GroMuzgur misses with a leg kick.
Ivanovic lands with a good body shot.
GroMuzgur throws a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head but Ivanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
GroMuzgur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
GroMuzgur takes one to the side of the head.
Ivanovic lands the left hand.
GroMuzgur throws a low kick but Ivanovic moves out of range easily.
Ivanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
GroMuzgur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ivanovic avoids the head kick by GroMuzgur.
Ivanovic works GroMuzgur's body with a nice hook.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut. GroMuzgur saw that one coming.
Ivanovic lands with an uppercut that bounces GroMuzgur off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#GroMuzgur is rocked!#CL2#
Ivanovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Oh GroMuzgur is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
GroMuzgur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivanovic's elbow.
GroMuzgur misses with a body punch.
GroMuzgur misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ivanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ivanovic pushes GroMuzgur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of 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!
Ivanovic stalling against the cage.
GroMuzgur misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ivanovic blocks an uppercut.
Ivanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
GroMuzgur throws a head punch that misses.
GroMuzgur swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
GroMuzgur has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanovic. #T4#
GroMuzgur throws a head punch that misses.
Ivanovic blocks a body shot from GroMuzgur. #BC2#
Ivanovic breaks the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ivanovic checks a leg kick.
Ivanovic lands a nice hook to GroMuzgur's body. GroMuzgur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ivanovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ivanovic lunges in with a left hook that violently twists GroMuzgur head around and knocks him out cold! Ivanovic hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivor Ivanovic!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
Ivanovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Westshade under the eye.
Westshade misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An attempted straight right counter from Ivanovic misses the target.
Westshade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ivanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Westshade is looking to clinch.
It looked like Ivanovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Westshade shoots in looking for a takedown but Ivanovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Westshade's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ivanovic connects with a right hand. Westshade shakes it off.
Ivanovic lands with a hook. Westshade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Ivanovic gets tackled into the cage by Westshade. Westshade maintains the clinch.
Ivanovic lands a body shot.
Ivanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Westshade backwards. #BC2#
Westshade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivanovic lands with a straight right. Westshade didn't see that one coming.
Ivanovic lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovic clobbers Westshade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ivanovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ivanovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ivanovic tests Westshade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Westshade misses with a straight right.
Ivanovic is looking to counter punch.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ivanovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Westshade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivanovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Westshade tries to score with a low kick but Ivanovic moves his leg out of the way.
Ivanovic scores with the left hand. Westshade knows he should have avoided that one.
Ivanovic lands with a straight right. Westshade didn't see that one coming.
Ivanovic lands with a straight right. Westshade didn't see that one coming.
Westshade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanovic lands with a shot to the body.
Ivanovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Westshade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ivanovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Westshade fails to land the takedown.
Ivor Ivanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Westshade.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanovic lands with a nice body punch.
Ivanovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Westshade closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ivanovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Ivanovic stuns Westshade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Westshade is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ivanovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ivanovic, as that shot connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ivanovic.
Westshade tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivanovic cracks Westshade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ivanovic dips to his left and cracks Westshade with an uppercut!
Ivanovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Westshade on the side of the head.#CL2#
Westshade gets a clinch.
Westshade misses with a body punch.
Ivanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Westshade.
Westshade is trying to drag Ivanovic to the mat but Ivanovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ivanovic scores with a shot to the side of Westshade's head. #T3#
Ivanovic digs a right hand into Westshade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Westshade's gas tank.
Westshade is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The referee calls for Ivanovic to work.
Ivanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Westshade breaks from the clinch.
Ivanovic connects with a body shot that sends Westshade's belly button to the back.
Ivanovic with a jab.
Ivanovic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ivanovic scores with a body shot.
Ivanovic scores with a hook.
Westshade closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ivanovic circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Ivanovic. That snapped Westshade's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Westshade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ivanovic with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westshade tries to clinch up but Ivanovic circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Ivanovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Westshade.
It looked like Ivanovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ivanovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No luck for Westshade with that takedown attempt.
Ivanovic cracks Westshade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Westshade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Westshade will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Westshade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ivanovic avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Westshade should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Ivanovic gets a clinch.
Westshade has Ivanovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ivanovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ivanovic lands a body punch.
Ivanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Westshades head.
Ivanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ivanovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Westshade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Westshade fails with a takedown attempt.
Ivanovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Westshade has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ivanovic rushes Westshade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Westshade leaning his opponent against the cage.
Westshade tries for a takedown but Ivanovic manages to get underhooks.
Ivor Ivanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Westshade.#T1##BC2#
Westshade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivanovic clobbers Westshade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Westshade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ivanovic is looking to counter punch.
Ivanovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Westshade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ivanovic, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Westshade.
Westshade is trying to stall.
Ivor Ivanovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ivanovic gets through Westshade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ivanovic misses with the head strike.
Westshade tries to throw a body punch but Ivanovic avoids it by throwing Westshade back against the cage.
Westshade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ivanovic is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Westshade controls his hands.
Ivanovic working hard to break the clinch.
Westshade looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Westshade has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ivanovic uses from the top position. #T2#
Ivanovic tries to stand but Westshade is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Ivanovic stands up and waves to Westshade to follow him.
No luck for Westshade with that takedown attempt.
Ivanovic scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanovic lands with a shot to the body.
Ivanovic 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.
Ivanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westshade can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Ivanovic. No joy for Westshade on that attempt.
Ivanovic keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Ivanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ivanovic with a nice cross.
Ivanovic connects with a jab.
Ivor Ivanovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Westshade tries to clinch up but Ivanovic circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Ivanovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ivanovic cracks Westshade with a good jab.
Westshade looks to land a combination but Ivanovic avoids it well.
Ivanovic digs a good body shot into Westshade's ribs.
Ivanovic cracks a nice hook into Westshade's ribs.
Westshade goes for a double leg but Ivanovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ivanovic continues to drive forward.
A jab from Ivanovic finds it's way through Westshade's defenses.
Westshade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Westshade.
Ivanovic dips to his left and cracks Westshade with an uppercut!
Westshade shoots in for a takedown but Ivanovic shows good takedown defense.
Ivanovic scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Westshade at a distance.
Ivanovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Westshade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Westshade shoots for a takedown but Ivanovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ivanovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ivanovic connects with a body shot.
Westshade shoots and misses
and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Westshade is breathing heavily.
Westshade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ivanovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Westshade in his tracks. #CL#
Ivanovic closes the distance and clinches.
Westshade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ivanovic. #BC#
Ivanovic breaks from the clinch.
Ivanovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanovic cracks Westshade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ivanovic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic dominated that second round.
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#
Ivanovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ivanovic digs a good hook to Westshade's body. #CL#
Ivanovic closes the distance and pushes Westshade back into the cage.
Ivanovic is leaning against Westshade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ivanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Westshades head.
Ivanovic has Westshade pressed against the cage.
Westshade fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Still in the clinch, Ivanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Westshade is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ivanovic is defending well.
Ivanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Ivanovic.
Westshade drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivor Ivanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Westshade.
Nice body punch from Ivanovic. #T1#
Ivanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivanovic tries to work over Westshade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ivanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Westshade controls his hands. #BC2#
Westshade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivanovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A lazy left from Ivanovic finds it's target.
Ivanovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ivanovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Westshade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ivanovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Westshade shoots and misses
and Ivanovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Westshade shoots in looking for a takedown. Ivanovic tries to sprawl out of it but Westshade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ivanovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice straight punches there by Ivanovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ivanovic.#T2#
Westshade gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Westshade misses with a takedown attempt
and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Westshade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ivanovic lands a slapping body shot.
Westshade shoots in and drives through. Ivanovic sprawls well.
Ivanovic lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Ivanovic moves into the clinch.
Westshade prevents Ivanovic from breaking the clinch.
Ivanovic is pressed up against the cage. Westshade has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ivanovic down to the mat. Ivanovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ivanovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Westshade's head.
Ivanovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ivanovic is looking to counter punch.
Ivanovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ivanovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Westshade.#T3#
Westshade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Ivanovic finds it's way through Westshade's defenses.
Westshade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ivanovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ivanovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Westshade takes one to the side of the head.
Ivanovic lands with a hook. Westshade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Westshade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Westshade there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ivanovic scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanovic moves in looking to clinch but Westshade pushes him off.
Ivanovic cracks a nice hook into Westshade's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Ivanovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ivanovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Westshade tries to land a leg kick but Ivanovic saw it coming and moves away.
Westshade is looking to clinch.
Ivanovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Westshade misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ivor Ivanovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivanovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ivanovic cracks Westshade with a right hand to the side of the head.
Westshade tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ivanovic defends well and Westshade ends up having to push Ivanovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Westshade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ivanovic dips to his left and cracks Westshade with an uppercut!
Ivanovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Westshade's head.
Westshade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ivanovic lands a jab to Westshade's midsection.
Ivanovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clint Westshade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanovic lands a jab to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivor Ivanovic!

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