Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C385: Dorado vs Diaz II
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Okongwu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okongwu throws a lazy body kick #KD2#
and Okafor counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Okongwu! #ROC2#Okongwu is rocked!
Okongwu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Okafor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Okafor is nestled in close to Okongwu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Okafor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Okongwu is looking for a sweep. Okafor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okongwu trying to control but Okafor postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Well, if Okafor 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Okafor checks a leg kick.
Okafor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Okongwu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Okongwu throws a chopping leg kick but Okafor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Okafor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okongwu misses with a low kick.
Okafor tries to counter with a clinch but Okongwu shakes him off and moves away.
Okongwu throws a leg kick but Okafor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Okafor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Okafor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okongwu misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Okongwu misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Okafor blocks the leg kick. #KD2#
Okafor bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Okongwu! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Okafor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Okafor scoring with some ground and pound.
Okafor stays in close to Okongwu's body and controls the position. #T3#
Okongwu looking to control but Okafor passes into half guard.
Okongwu gets back to full guard.
Okafor is looking to pass into half guard but Okongwu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Okongwu is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Okafor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okongwu is aware though and is defending well.
Okafor pulls Okongwu in to control the position.
Okafor looking to control.
Okongwu pushing down on Okafor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Okongwu tries to pass to full mount but Okafor defends it.
Okafor trying to control here.
Okafor is trying to stand up here but Okongwu is controlling him well.
Okongwu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Okafor is controlling Okongwu's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Okafor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Okafor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okongwu.
Okongwu misses with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okongwu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okongwu connects with a crisp jab.
Okongwu throws a poor cross that misses
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Okongwu throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Okongwu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a push kick but Okafor slaps the foot to one side.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Okongwu misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Okongwu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mauro Okongwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Okongwu misses with an uppercut
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Mauro Okongwu's cut is getting worse.
Okongwu throws a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a big left hand that crumples Okongwu! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Moses Okafor!
Moses Okafor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: C377: Cheese vs Roberto III
Date: Dec 29, 2024

#R1#
Okafor swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Okafor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okafor throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
Okafor misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Thorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorn misses with a looping left.
Okafor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Okafor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thorn counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Thorn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thorn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okafor tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
Okafor blocks a body shot from Thorn.
I was talking to Okafor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor. #BC2#
Thorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okafor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Okafor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thorn throws out a counter right but Okafor avoids it with no problem.
Okafor throws a hook but Thorn blocks it.
Okafor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okafor clobbers Thorn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Okafor connects with a right hand. Thorn shakes it off.#CL2#
Thorn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Okafor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorns head.
Okafor blocks a body shot from Thorn. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Okafor scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Haw Thorn has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorn.
Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okafor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okafor lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Okafor lands with a short shot to the head.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorn keeps control of Okafor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Okafor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thorn or not.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Okafor.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okafor's elbow.
Thorn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Okafor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thorn can turn it around.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okafor's elbow.
Okafor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorn takes a shot to the head.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
Thorn digs a right hand into Okafor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okafor's gas tank.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn. #BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thorn has time to react.
A jab lands there for Thorn.
Thorn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thorn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okafor. Okafor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thorn avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Thorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okafor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Okafor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor misses with a body punch
and Thorn finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Okafor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Thorn slips under a jab from Okafor.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okafor throws a shot to the body.
Okafor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thorn moves forwards but Okafor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okafor misses with a wild combination.
Thorn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okafor. That did some damage!
Thorn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Okafor misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Okafor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haw Thorn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Thorn moves into the clinch.
Thorn lands a hook that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorn can do to turn this around?
Okafor pushes Thorn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorn blocking some punches.
Thorn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thorn has a couple of punches blocked by Okafor.
Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
Okafor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorns head.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Thorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Okafor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Thorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okafor thuds his right hand into Thorn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Okafor swats away the attempt to clinch by Thorn.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thorn under the eye.
Okafor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thorn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okafor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thorn scrambles back to his feet.
Thorn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thorn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okafor misses with an uppercut
and Thorn counters with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Okafor avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Okafor. Those never looked like landing.
Thorn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor jabs Thorn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thorn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thorn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thorn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thorn looks to land a body kick but Okafor moved away.
Okafor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thorn counters with a nice body kick.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Thorn moves away and avoids it.
Okafor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thorn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Okafor lands the left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thorn! #T3#
Okafor lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Left hook, right uppercut from Okafor.
Thorn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okafor throws a big counter combination but Thorn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorn steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thorn misses with a two punch combination.
Donk. Okafor catches Thorn right on the button with a cross.
Thorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorn connects with a body shot that sends Okafor's belly button to the back.
Thorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorn.#T4#
Okafor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Okafor.
Moses Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor misses with a double jab.
Thorn throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Thorn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Thorn's shoulder, as Thorn tries to avoid the shot.
Thorn takes one to the chin there.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Okafor lands a glancing blow to the side of Thorn's head.
Thorn moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Okafor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Haw Thorn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Okafor defending well as Thorn loads up on a big left hand.
Haw Thorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thorn counters with a good low kick that Okafor was not able to check.
Okafor misses with a two punch combination.
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thorn counters with a one-two to the body.
Okafor throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Okafor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thorn - the referee stops the clock and Okafor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thorn. Okafor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Thorn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Okafor takes a swing at Thorn's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Thorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Thorn's head but Thorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Thorn looks to land a combination but Okafor avoids it well.
Thorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thorn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okafor.
Thorn scores with a jab. Okafor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thorn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okafor doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Okafor's head backwards.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD2#
Thorn lands a big head kick that sends Okafor tumbling to the mat! Thorn takes a step backwards and waves Okafor back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Okafor is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Moses Okafor has been cut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Okafor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okafor scores with a three punch combo!
Thorn looks for the body kick but Okafor saw that one coming.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Thorn slips the punch.
Okafor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okafor seems to have got his legs back now.
Okafor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okafor lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Thorn misses.
Okafor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Thorn counters with a nice right hand that sends Okafor toppling to the canvas! Okafor scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thorn finish him?!
Okafor throws a right and a left that Thorn avoids nicely.
Okafor throws a series of punches but Thorn avoids them all with ease.
Thorn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target. #T3#
Crack! A monster head kick from Thorn and Okafor falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Thorn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Haw Thorn!
During a confident post fight interview, Haw Thorn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C369: Saitoh vs Queiroz
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
Okafor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okafor staying out of range there.
Torvik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torvik misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Okafor misses.
Moses Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor lands a nice shot to the body.
Okafor throws a right hand that misses
enabling Torvik to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torvik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torvik 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.
Okafor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torvik.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Okafor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Torvik motions for Okafor to come forward. Torvik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor lands with a shot to the body.
Torvik tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okafor is able to avoid easily.
Okafor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Okafor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Torvik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okafor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torvik scores with a kick to the midsection.
Torvik avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor throws out a powerful jab.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torvik.
Torvik misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Okafor lands.
Torvik throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okafor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okafor throws a series of punches but Torvik avoids them all with ease.
Torvik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torvik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Okafor lands a nice looking body shot.
Torvik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okafor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Torvik scrambles back to his feet.
We've been told by Okafor's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Torvik connects with a right hand. Okafor shakes it off.
Torvik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Torvik slips a jab and a cross from Okafor.
Okafor scores with a punch to the head.
Okafor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Okafor slips under a jab from Torvik.
Okafor throws a big counter combination but Torvik scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Torvik misses the jab.
Torvik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Torvik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Okafor blocks a jab.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torvik was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Torvik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Okafor's head backwards.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Okafor misses with a lunging right hand
and Torvik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okafor throws the left hand but Torvik avoids the punch easily.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torvik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okafor at a distance.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Torvik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Okafor scores with a four punch combination!
Torvik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Torvik slips a jab and a cross from Okafor.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okafor misses with a straight left.
Torvik lands with a straight right. Okafor didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torvik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Torvik throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.
Okafor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Torvik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Okafor throws a big counter combination but Torvik scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Torvik. Those never looked like landing.
Okafor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Okafor scores with a nice head shot.
Okafor lands an overhand right.
Good exchange - Okafor coming out on top.
Okafor lands the left hand.
Okafor throws a body punch but Torvik moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Torvik.
Torvik tries to land a front kick but Okafor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor looks to land a combination but Torvik avoids it well.
A big left from Okafor misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Torvik misses.
Torvik jabs Okafor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Okafor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Torvik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Okafor fails to land with a series of punches.
Okafor lands a head shot.
Torvik moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Torvik connects with the punch.
Torvik throws a solid leg kick but Okafor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Torvik.
Torvik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Torvik might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Okafor has got the better of the exchanges.
A jab from Okafor does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torvik throws out the jab.
Okafor blocks a head kick by Torvik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor blocks a jab.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Torvik counters with a right hand to the body.
Okafor has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Torvik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okafor.
Torvik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Torvik scores with a crisp jab that stopped Okafor in his tracks.
Moses Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Torvik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Okafor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut lands for Okafor. That snapped Torvik's head back.
Torvik lands a nice shot to the body.
Okafor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Torvik on the side of the head.
Torvik misses with an uppercut
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Torvik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Okafor missing with a left hand there. Torvik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okafor throws a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Torvik - just one landing.
Okafor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor misses with a straight left.
Okafor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torvik circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Torvik throws a right hand that misses
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torvik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torvik.
Torvik slips under a jab.
Torvik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Okafor misses its target.
Torvik moves forwards but Okafor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okafor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A lazy left from Torvik finds it's target.
Torvik slips a jab and a cross from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torvik.
Torvik looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Torvik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Okafor misses with a few strikes there.
Okafor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Torvik's head backwards.#T3#
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
letting Torvik counter with a right hand.
Torvik misses with a body shot
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torvik can do to turn this around?
Okafor missing with a left hand there. Torvik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okafor lands a jab to the nose.
Okafor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Okafor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Torvik takes one to the chin there.
Okafor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Torvik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Torvik ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
A countering left hand to the body from Torvik misses.
Torvik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Torvik flicks out a counter leg kick but Okafor steps away.
Torvik throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor misses the jab.
Torvik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Torvik misses with a looping left.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torvik throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torvik jabs Okafor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Torvik there.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Torvik there.
Good standup being displayed there by Okafor as he connects with a hook.
Okafor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Torvik on the side of the head.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Torvik throws a good cross that connects.
Okafor misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Torvik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Okafor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sven Torvik's cut.
That's time! Okafor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torvik throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor throws a hook but Torvik blocks it.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Torvik ducks down to avoid it.
Torvik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Torvik misses with a wild combination.
Okafor scores with a jab.
Torvik misses with a leg kick
and Torvik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okafor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Torvik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik slips under a jab.
Torvik misses with a hook.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Torvik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor misses the jab.#T1#
Okafor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torvik counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Torvik misses.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torvik.
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torvik.
Torvik defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
Torvik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okafor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left lands for Torvik.
A slow jab from Torvik misses its intended target.
Torvik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Okafor throws a combination that misses
and Torvik counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torvik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Torvik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torvik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Okafor under the eye.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torvik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Okafor.
Okafor blocks a jab.
Okafor misses with an uppercut
enabling Torvik to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor lands the left hand.
Torvik with a jab.
A shot to the body from Torvik misses
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Torvik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torvik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Torvik misses with a looping right.
Okafor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Torvik on the side of the head.
Torvik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okafor lands a nice hook to Torvik's body. Torvik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Okafor works Torvik's body with a nice hook.
Torvik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Torvik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Okafor misses.
Torvik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okafor checks a low kick from Torvik.
Okafor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torvik throws out the jab.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Torvik looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Okafor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Torvik 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.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Torvik tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okafor is able to avoid easily.
Torvik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torvik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Torvik.
Okafor swings for the body but Torvik moves out of range.
Torvik swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Torvik moves out of range of the strikes.
Torvik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torvik.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Torvik let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Okafor catches Torvik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Okafor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okafor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Okafor swings for the body but Torvik moves out of range.
Okafor throws a body punch but Torvik moves out of range.
Torvik now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moses Okafor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circling - Torvik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sven Torvik.
Well Okafor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: C361: Jiang vs Rome
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petric manages to avoid it.
Okafor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petric.
Petric thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Okafor's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petric.
Petric scores with a shot to the body.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Petric throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Petric throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Petric jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Petric slips under a jab.
A combination from Okafor does no damage.
Okafor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Okafor slips under a jab from Petric.
Okafor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petric takes a jab right on the kisser.
Okafor swings for the body but Petric moves 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!
Okafor lands with a shot to the body.
Okafor throws a hook but Petric blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petric! But no joy.
Okafor defending well as Petric loads up on a big left hand.
Okafor slips under a jab from Petric.
Petric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okafor.#T1#
A jab from Okafor finds it's way through Petric's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Ante Petric has been cut.
Petric looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Petric throws a poor cross that misses
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Petric dodges the punch combination from Okafor.
Petric sizes up Okafor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petric.
Petric throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okafor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okafor moves away from the strike by Petric.
Okafor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Okafor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okafor lands a lovely overhand right.
Ante Petric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Petric misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petric thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petric takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Okafor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okafor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okafor thuds a left hand into Petric's body.#T2#
Petric misses with a looping left.
Okafor tries to move into range but Petric moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petric on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okafor connects with a body shot that sends Petric's belly button to the back.
Petric closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petric keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petric slips a jab and a cross from Okafor.
Petric slips under a jab.
Petric slips under a jab from Okafor.
Petric misses with an uppercut.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petric.
Petric jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petric throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Petric connects with a right hand. Okafor shakes it off.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Petric moves away and avoids it.
Petric 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.
Okafor scores with a jab. Petric acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okafor defending well as Petric loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Petric does it's job there.
Petric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okafor.
Okafor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Okafor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Okafor lands with a good body shot.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petric.
A jab from Petric does it's job there.
Petric tests Okafor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Petric ducks down to avoid it.
Petric misses with a straight right.
Petric misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Petric throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Okafor. Those never looked like landing.
Okafor misses with the combination.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petric slips under a jab.
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petric throws out the jab.
Petric uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petric misses with an uppercut.
Okafor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A combination from Okafor does no damage.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petric was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
The fighters circling - Petric throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petric misses with a body shot
and Okafor counters with a three punch combo that has Petric backing up. Petric nods at Okafor to acknowledge the strikes.
Petric throws out a powerful jab.
Okafor walks into a jab.
Petric slips under a jab.
Petric thuds his right hand into Okafor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Petric throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petric avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Petric bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Okafor's head.
Petric stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okafor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Okafor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Okafor jabs at Petric's body.
Okafor lands a glancing blow to the side of Petric's head.
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 Moses Okafor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ante Petric's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Okafor slips under a jab.
Moses Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.
Okafor lands a nice hook to Petric's body. Petric takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petric takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Okafor throws a jab when Petric was well out of range.
No joy there for Okafor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petric throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Petric connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Okafor throws a series of punches but Petric avoids them all with ease.
Petric ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Petric scores with a hook.
Okafor lands with a hook. Petric tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Okafor throws a body punch but Petric moves out of range.
Petric throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petric scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Petric.
Petric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor slips under a jab from Petric.
Petric needs to keep his hands up - Okafor had a free shot at his head there.
Okafor stuns Petric with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A big right from Petric misses.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Petric manages to avoid it.
Petric lands with a nice body punch.
Petric throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okafor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petric misses with an uppercut.
Petric lands a jab to Okafor's midsection.
Petric throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.
Petric throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice combination there by Okafor.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Petric is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Okafor slips under a jab.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petric scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Okafor takes a swing at Petric's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Okafor catches Petric right on the button with a cross.
Petric throws a right hand that misses
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Petric takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petric throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Petric keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Petric moved out of range.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Petric.
Nice shot by Petric.
Petric tries to move into range but Okafor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Okafor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor misses with a hook.
Petric throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor swings for the body but Petric moves out of range.
Petric lands with a good body shot.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Okafor defending well as Petric loads up on a big left hand.
Petric is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Okafor ducks right into an uppercut from Petric.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petric.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Petric moves away and avoids it.
Petric with a hook.
Petric lands a nice hook to Okafor's body. Okafor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab from Okafor.#CUT#That has opened up Ante Petric's cut even more.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petric manages to avoid it.
Petric throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okafor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okafor is looking to counter the offense by Petric and move into the clinch.
Petric throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it.
Petric moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Petric misses.
Okafor scores with a three punch combo!
Petric misses with a hook.
Petric lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Okafor connects with a right hand. Petric shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petric just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Okafor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petric misses with a hook.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petric.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Petric.
Petric looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.
Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Okafor there.
Okafor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Petric slips under a jab from Okafor.
Petric swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor staying out of range there.
Okafor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petric misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Petric was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petric swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petric punishes Okafor's body with a nice straight punch.
Petric misses with an uppercut.
Okafor throws a right and a left that Petric avoids nicely.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Okafor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ante Petric's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Okafor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ante Petric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okafor throws a hook but Petric avoids it easily.
A jab from Petric finds it's way through Okafor's defenses.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petric ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petric! But no joy.
Petric misses with a straight right.
Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petric.
Okafor slips under a jab from Petric.
Petric misses with a looping right.
Okafor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Petric - just one landing.
Okafor moves away from the strike by Petric.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petric.
Petric misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Petric was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petric misses the shot to the body.
Petric cracks a nice hook into Okafor's ribs.
A big left from Petric misses.
Petric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petric scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okafor doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Okafor slips a straight right by Petric.
Okafor lands a right hook to the body.
A left lands for Petric.
Petric lands a nice hook to Okafor's body. Okafor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petric moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petric ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Petric cracks Okafor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petric misses with a straight right.
Petric uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Okafor blocks a jab.
Petric keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Petric misses with a looping right.
Petric has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petric throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Petric has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petric there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okafor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Petric lands a right hook to the body.
Okafor lands a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Okafor. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Okafor slips a straight right by Petric.
Okafor slips a straight right by Petric.
Petric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
A jab from Petric misses.
Petric throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Petric misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
A swing and a miss from Petric.
Petric takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petric throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it.
Okafor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Okafor throws a series of punches but Petric moves out of range.
Petric throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okafor feints a jab promting Petric to slip. Okafor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Petric slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Petric takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petric looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.#T3#
Petric throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petric lands a glancing blow to the side of Okafor's head.
Okafor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Petric tries to move into range but Okafor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petric throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Petric is rocked!
Okafor lands with a nice body punch.
Okafor lands the left hand.
Petric is still on wobbly legs! Can Okafor finish him?
Petric throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petric seems to have recovered his senses.
Petric punishes Okafor's body with a nice straight punch.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petric was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Okafor slips under a jab from Petric.
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!
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Petric on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petric misses with a straight right.
Petric is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petric drops his hands momentarily and Okafor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Okafor slips under a jab from Petric.#T4#
Petric takes one on the button.#CUT#The cut above Ante Petric's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Okafor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petric ducks right into an uppercut from Okafor.
Petric throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor lands with a good body shot.
Petric throws a body shot but no joy.
Petric thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petric misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Okafor.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petric.
A slow jab from Petric misses its intended target.
Okafor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD#
Okafor cracks Petric with an uppercut from hell and Petric crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Okafor's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C355: Marley vs Shida III
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Okafor scores with the left hand. Line knows he should have avoided that one.
Okafor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Line is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Okafor with a body shot.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor clobbers Line with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Line misses.
Line takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line lands a nice shot to the body.
Okafor tries to close the distance and clinch but Line swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Okafor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Line moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Okafor moves into the clinch.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Line blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okafor lands a nice uppercut.
Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Line.
Line lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Line scores with a nice hook to the head.
Line lands with a right to the head.
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A hook to the body from Line.
Line pushes Okafor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Line.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Line lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Line.
Line has a couple of punches blocked by Okafor.
Okafor prevents a body shot from Line.
Line misses with some punches.
Line tries to work over Okafor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Line blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Line lands with a light punch inside.
Okafor takes a shot to the head.
Okafor blocks a body shot from Line. #T3#
Okafor misses with some punches.
Line throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okafors head.
Line tries to throw a body punch but Okafor avoids it by throwing Line back against the cage.
Line tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okafor's elbow.
Line looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Line.
Okafor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Line or not.
Line misses with a body punch.
Line has a couple of punches blocked by Okafor.
Line doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Line as the two fighters clinch.
Line misses with a hook to the ribs.
Line presses Okafor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Line working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Line.
Line misses with some punches.
Line scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Line cracks Okafor with a nice body shot.#T4#
Line misses with the head strike.
Line lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Okafor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Okafor misses with some punches.
Line softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Line misses with a short punch on the inside.
Line has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Okafor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Line can turn it around.
Okafor prevents a body shot from Line.
Okafor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Line is keeping busy.
Line blocks a body shot from Okafor.
Line lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Okafor.
Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Okafor trying to stall but Line improves his position.
Line lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gothic Line dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Line doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okafor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Line throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Okafor's head.
Line circles away from the clinch attempt
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor jabs at Line's body.
Okafor takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Line. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T1#
Line scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Okafor misses.
Line swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okafor scores with a nice head shot.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
Okafor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Line looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice cross by Okafor.
Line lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Line throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okafor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okafor tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Line slips under a jab from Okafor.
Line throws out a counter right but Okafor avoids it with no problem.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Line throws out a counter right but Okafor avoids it with no problem.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Line moved out of range.
Line throws out a counter right but Okafor avoids it with no problem.
Some wild striking there from Okafor.
Line swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Line dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okafor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Line.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Line moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Okafor.
Line moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Okafor throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
Okafor dips to his left and cracks Line with an uppercut!
Line gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Okafor wants to clinch up but Line keeps it at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Okafor 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#
Okafor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Line swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Okafor gets tackled into the cage by Line. Line maintains the clinch.
Line swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line throws a head punch that misses.
Line makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Line.
Okafor lands a shoulder strike.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Line.
Line misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okafor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Line tries to work over Okafor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Line misses with a short punch on the inside.
Line tries to work over Okafor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Okafor controlling the action here for a moment.
Okafor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Okafor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Line controls his hands.
Line lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okafor taking a breather.
A short left from Line.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Line.
Line scores with a nice hook to the head.
Line lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okafor blocks a body shot from Line.
Okafor stalling in the clinch but Line improves position. #T2#
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Line.
Line misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Line.
A bit of stalling here from Line.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Line creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Okafor stalls.
A right hook to the body lands for Line.
Line prevents a body shot from Okafor.
Line working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Line lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Line throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okafors head.
A body shot lands from Line.
Line lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okafor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Line pushes Okafor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Line can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
Line has Okafor pressed against the cage.
Line lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Line.
Okafor can't find room to land a body shot as Line controls the action.
Line tries a body shot but Okafor blocks it.
Line lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Line misses with a hook to the ribs.
Line lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okafor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Line misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Line lands a nice shot to the body.
Line lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okafor or not.
Line lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Line is leaning against Okafor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Line misses with a hook to the ribs.
Line misses with some punches. #T4#
Line tries a body shot but Okafor blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor.
Line lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Gothic Line seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Line digs a right hand into Okafor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okafor's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okafor or not.
A nice left hand lands by Line.
Line swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Line.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okafor stalling in the clinch.
Line lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okafor or not.
Line has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okafor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okafor is trying to maintain a safe position but Line gets an underhook and turns Okafor into the cage.
Line misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Line misses with a hook to the ribs.
Line has Okafor pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Line creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gothic Line!
A victorious Gothic Line thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C347: Khabib vs Bloodaxe III
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Handerson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okafor misses with a right hand #TD#
and Handerson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Handerson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Okafor's head.
Handerson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okafor throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Okafor trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Okafor wants to control but Handerson passes easily into half guard.
Handerson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Handerson wants to pass the guard but Okafor is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handerson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Okafor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Okafor is looking to control Handerson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okafor avoid being mounted?#T1#
Handerson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Okafor defending well though.
Handerson stalling away here and it's allowed Okafor to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Handerson postures up.
Handerson throws a big elbow that misses.
Handerson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Okafor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Handerson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Handerson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Handerson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Okafor trying to keep a closed guard but Handerson is proving a slippery customer.
Handerson passes Okafor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Handerson 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.#SUB#
Handerson is working for a kimura but Okafor is defending it quite comfortably.
Okafor trying to control here.
Okafor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Handerson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Okafor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Okafor keeping full guard, as Handerson tries to pass. #T3#
Handerson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Handerson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Okafor has control of Handerson's left arm, preventing Handerson from doing any damage.
Okafor is trying to keep Handerson in close.
Okafor keeping full guard, as Handerson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okafor striking off his back but it's not causing Handerson any problems.
Handerson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okafor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Handerson stands up over Okafor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Handerson postures up.
Handerson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Handerson works over Okafor with some ground and pound from guard.
Handerson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Handerson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Okafor trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Okafor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Handerson pushes down on Okafor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Handerson prevents Okafor from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handerson is thwarting Okafor's attempts to control the position.
Okafor told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Handerson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Handerson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Okafor misses with a lunging right hand
and Handerson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Okafor throws a right hand that Handerson ducks under and follows up with a left that Handerson also avoids with ease.
Okafor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Okafor gets a clinch.
Okafor scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Handerson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Handerson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Okafor swings for the body but Handerson moves out of range.
Handerson misses with a wild body shot.
Moses Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handerson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Handerson misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor with a hook.
Handerson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Okafor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Handerson, as that shot connected. #TD#
Handerson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Handerson is trying to control the action in half guard but Okafor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Handerson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Okafor defending well though.
Handerson is nestled in close to Okafor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Handerson trying to control the action but Okafor is working from the bottom.
Handerson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Okafor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Handerson drops an elbow to the side of Okafor's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okafor tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Handerson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB#
Handerson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Okafor is now in Handerson's guard. A big mistake from Handerson there, giving up the dominant position! #T2#
Handerson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Handerson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Handerson pushes down on Okafor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Handerson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Handerson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Handerson is stalling here. Okafor is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Handerson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Okafor has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Okafor is looking to take a break and control but Handerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okafor tries to move into full mount but can't pass Handerson's legs.
Handerson is not content to let Okafor control the position.
Handerson gets back to half guard.
Handerson is not content to let Okafor control the position.#SUB#
Handerson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Handerson wants to control but Okafor is keeping busy. #SUB#
Handerson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Handerson looking for submissions off his back.
Okafor throwing shots but Handerson is blocking nicely.
Okafor is trying to control. Handerson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Handerson trying to control here.
Dave Handerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Okafor throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Handerson to regain full guard.
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 Dave Handerson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Handerson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.#TD#
Okafor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Handerson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Handerson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Handerson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Handerson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okafor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Handerson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Okafor's head.
Handerson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okafor is keeping the position for now.
Handerson distracts Okafor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Okafor keeping moving, preventing Handerson from controlling successfully.
Handerson throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Okafor pulls Handerson in close to prevent any damage.
Handerson is working Okafor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Okafor trying to control the position here.
Handerson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okafor is keeping the position for now.
Okafor trying to keep a closed guard but Handerson is proving a slippery customer.
Handerson connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Handerson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okafor is keeping the position for now.
Okafor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Handerson stops Okafor from standing up.
Handerson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Handerson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Handerson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Handerson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okafor can do to turn this around?
Handerson throws a big elbow that misses.
Handerson wants to control from the top but Okafor keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Okafor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Handerson counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor swings for the body but Handerson moves out of range.
Dave Handerson is winning the standup battle so far.
Handerson misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okafor takes a swing at Handerson's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Handerson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Handerson connects with the punch.
A shot to the body from Handerson misses
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Handerson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Handerson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okafor misses with a lunging right hand
and Handerson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Handerson lands a nice looking body shot.
Handerson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Handerson.
Okafor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Handerson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Handerson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Okafor sprawls and moves away.
Okafor is looking to clinch but Handerson is avoiding it.
Handerson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Handerson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Handerson.
Handerson lands with a cross.
Okafor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okafor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Okafor tries to clinch but Handerson is having none of it.
Handerson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Handerson throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handerson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Handerson fails with the takedown
and Handerson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Handerson misses with a body shot.
Okafor throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Handerson counters with a shoot takedown. Okafor fights it but they end up in guard.
Handerson wants to control from the top but Okafor keeps moving.
Handerson postures up in Okafor's guard and throws a big left but Okafor blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Handerson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Handerson, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: BE 16
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Pierre dodges the punch combination from Okafor.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierre .#CL#
Okafor moves into range and clinches up with Pierre .
Okafor keeps control of Pierre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pierre blocks a body shot from Okafor.
Okafor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pierre backwards. #CUT#It looks like Jacques Pierre has been cut.
Okafor has Pierre pressed against the ropes, preventing Pierre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Okafor prevents Pierre from breaking the clinch.
Okafor just leaning against Pierre , taking a breather.
Okafor can't find room to land a body shot as Pierre controls the action.
Pierre wants to break free but Okafor has control.
Pierre has had enough of the clinch but Okafor keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Pierre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okafor staying out of range there.
We've been told by Okafor's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Okafor scores with a shot to the body.
Okafor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Okafor.
Okafor slips under a jab.
Okafor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierre just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okafor.
Pierre throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Okafor - just one landing.
Okafor lands a body shot.
Okafor cracks Pierre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#CUT#That has opened up Jacques Pierre 's cut even more.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Pierre is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Pierre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jacques Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice uppercut there from Okafor.
Okafor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pierre throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Okafor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#The cut above Jacques Pierre 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierre walks straight into a right hand from Okafor - that's dropped him! Okafor jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Pierre from any more punishment! Pierre complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Moses Okafor!
Moses Okafor retains his heavyweight title!
Moses Okafor tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: BE 14: Juniorss vs DeCoteau
Date: Jul 21, 2024

#R1#
Okafor throws a hook but Orcarm avoids it easily.
Orcarm shoots in for a takedown but Okafor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moses Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okafor.
Orcarm moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
We've been told by Okafor's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Orcarm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orcarm ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Some wild striking there from Okafor.
Orcarm wants to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch position.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orcarm shoots in looking for a takedown but Okafor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Orcarm's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Orcarm takes one on the button.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orcarm shoots in looking for a takedown. Okafor tries to sprawl out of it but Orcarm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Okafor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moses Okafor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murfum Orcarm.
Okafor throws a series of strikes that have Orcarm backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Murfum Orcarm has been cut.#T1#
Okafor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okafor throws a series of punches but Orcarm avoids them all with ease.
Okafor connects with a body shot.
Okafor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD2#
Orcarm closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Okafor to the mat! Okafor manages to get full guard.

Okafor is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orcarm backwards.
Okafor lands a left hand. #BC#
Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Orcarm moved out of range.
Okafor connects with a single shot there.
Okafor stuffs the takedown.
Orcarm tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Okafor defends well and Orcarm ends up having to push Okafor into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Okafor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Okafor stuffs the takedown.
Orcarm shoots in and drives through. Okafor sprawls well.
Orcarm looks winded!
Okafor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Okafor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Orcarm backs up against the ropes. #TD2#
Orcarm shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Okafor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Okafor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Orcarm wants to control from the top but Okafor keeps moving.
Okafor has control of Orcarm's left arm, preventing Orcarm from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orcarm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Orcarm throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Okafor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orcarm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Orcarm is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Okafor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Okafor has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Orcarm looking for a sweep. Not yet Orcarm, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Okafor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Okafor trying to control but Orcarm is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Orcarm working for a triangle but Okafor defends it easily.
Okafor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Okafor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murfum Orcarm's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Okafor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Okafor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orcarm.
Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Okafor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okafor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orcarm.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Murfum Orcarm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orcarm drops his hands momentarily and Okafor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orcarm avoids the body shot from Okafor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Okafor - just one landing.
Okafor scores with a jab. Orcarm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okafor lands with a nice body punch.
Okafor lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor connects with a crisp jab.
Orcarm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moses Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Orcarm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Okafor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Orcarm shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Okafor pinned against the ropes. Okafor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moses Okafor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murfum Orcarm.
Orcarm walks into a stiff left hand from Okafor.
Orcarm fails with the takedown
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okafor scores with a one two! Orcarm had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Orcarm ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Orcarm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand. #T2##KD#
Okafor sends Orcarm crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Okafor is motioning to the referee to let Orcarm up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Orcarm is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor throws a pinpoint strike between Orcarm's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Orcarm crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Okafor scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Moses Okafor!
Moses Okafor retains his heavyweight title!
Moses Okafor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: BE 12: Antony vs Juniorss
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Okafor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the body from Smithers misses
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Carlton Smithers has been cut.
We've been told by Okafor's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Okafor scores with a sloppy right hand. Smithers should have avoided that one.
Smithers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okafor throws an overhand right that has Smithers reeling! Okafor follows up with more punches and Smithers is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Moses Okafor!
Moses Okafor retains his heavyweight title!
A less than humble Moses Okafor misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: BE 10: Night of Champions
Date: Jun 06, 2024

#R1#
Okafor 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.
Okafor lands an overhand right.
Smithers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Smithers misses with a body shot.
Okafor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smithers slips a jab from Okafor.
Smithers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okafor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smithers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okafor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Smithers.
Okafor throws a body punch but Smithers moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smithers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Okafor is looking to clinch but Smithers is avoiding it.
Smithers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smithers looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor throws a good cross that connects.
Smithers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Smithers finds it's target.#T1#
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Smithers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smithers throws a nice looking combination but Okafor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smithers throws out a powerful jab.
Smithers lands a jab.
Smithers misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Okafor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Okafor.
Okafor blocks a body shot from Smithers. #BC2#
Okafor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.
Okafor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okafor connects with a body shot.
Smithers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Smithers misses with a double jab
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smithers. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor moves into range and connects with a jab.
A cross from Okafor lands.#T2#
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Smithers counters with a nice body shot.
Okafor scores with a nice right hand.
Okafor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smithers had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A bone on bone clash there as Okafor blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okafor! But no joy.
Smithers throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Smithers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Okafor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smithers looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Okafor lands a big right hand that sends Smithers crashing to the mat! Okafor stays standing though and waves Smithers back to his feet!#ROC2#Smithers is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Carlton Smithers has been cut.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smithers.
Oh Smithers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Okafor cracks Smithers with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Okafor has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Smithers to stand back up!
The crowd cheers as Smithers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okafor doesn't seem phased though.
Okafor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smithers throws a big shot that misses.
Smithers seems to have got his legs back now.
Smithers misses with the combination. #CL2#
Okafor moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Okafor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A left hand lands to the body for Okafor.
Okafor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Smithers fails to land.
Okafor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smithers tries a body shot but Okafor blocks it.
Okafor looking to slow down the pace here.
Smithers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smithers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smithers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Smithers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smithers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Okafor dodges the punch combination from Smithers.
Smithers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Okafor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smithers looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Okafor's corner calls for a 1-2. Okafor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Okafor drops Smithers with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smithers looks back up at him and smiles so Okafor waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Smithers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okafor misses with a two punch combination.
Okafor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smithers is looking to chop away at Okafor's legs.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smithers.
Smithers throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Okafor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smithers, pushing him back against the ropes.
Okafor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smithers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okafor.
Okafor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smithers backwards.
Smithers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smithers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okafor's elbow. #T5#
A right handed body shot lands from Okafor.
Smithers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okafor scores with a shoulder strike.
Okafor taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okafor.
Smithers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okafor's elbow.
Smithers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor lands a hook that snaps the head of Smithers backwards.
Smithers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smithers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor has Smithers pressed against the ropes, preventing Smithers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Okafor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okafor lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Smithers to his knees! Okafor keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moses Okafor!
Moses Okafor is the new heavyweight champion!
Moses Okafor was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BE 9: Smithers vs Chunks 2
Date: May 22, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Okafor has closed the distance and engaged Pierre in a clinch.
Pierre takes a shot to the head.
Okafor gets through Pierre 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pierre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Okafor has him pressed against the ropes.
Pierre is trying to break free.#BC#
Pierre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okafor 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.
Pierre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okafor wants to counter with a clinch but Pierre pushes him away.
Pierre misses with a looping left.
Okafor lands a lovely overhand right.
Pierre loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Okafor.
Pierre looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Pierre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pierre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okafor.
Pierre throws a series of punches but Okafor avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Pierre gets tackled into the ropes by Okafor. Okafor maintains the clinch.
Pierre wants to break the clinch but can't.
Okafor looking to slow down the pace here.
Pierre is looking to break free of the clinch but Okafor has double underhooks. #T1#
Okafor lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#Jacques Pierre 's cut is getting worse.
Pierre is trying to push Okafor away but Okafor has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Okafor just leaning against Pierre , taking a breather. #BC2#
Okafor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Pierre .
Okafor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pierre misses with a straight right.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab from Okafor.#CUT2#Jacques Pierre 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pierre misses with a straight left.
Pierre misses with a left hand
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Okafor forces Pierre back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Pierre breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pierre has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#Jeez, Jacques Pierre 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Pierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Okafor! Pierre is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moses Okafor!
After the fight, Moses Okafor was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: BE 8: Chenevert vs Cabral
Date: May 08, 2024

#R1#
Okafor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dolton's head.
Dolton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okafor.
Dolton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okafor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dolton feinted with a counter takedown.
Okafor 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.
Dolton has a takedown stuffed.
Okafor looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Dolton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Okafor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Dolton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Okafor is just riding it out for now. Dolton eventually gives up the hold.
Okafor is looking to control Dolton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okafor avoid being mounted?#T1#
Dolton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Okafor defending well though.
Okafor gets back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dolton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Okafor is trying to control the position but Dolton postures up.
Okafor seems keen to control Dolton's posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Okafor working a defensive guard here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dolton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Okafor controls Dolton momentarily but Dolton frees himself.
Okafor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dolton throws a big elbow that misses.
Okafor is pulling down on Dolton's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Okafor misses with a hook. Dolton ducked under it nicely.
Okafor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dolton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Okafor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dolton or perhaps it was just good defense by Okafor, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Dolton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okafor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Dolton fails with a takedown attempt.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dolton was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Dolton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okafor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dolton's head.
Okafor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okafor cracks Dolton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Dolton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dolton lands in his opponent's guard.
Okafor is trying to keep Dolton in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Okafor controlling the position.#T4#
Dolton is in close to Okafor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Okafor pulls Dolton in close to prevent any damage.
Dolton working some strikes from top position.
Okafor pulls Dolton in close to prevent any damage.
Dolton throws a big right hand that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dolton.
Okafor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dolton throwing strikes but missing.
Dolton being controlled here momentarily. #T5#
Dolton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dolton working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Dolton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Dolton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Okafor dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Okafor trying to control the position from guard on top but Dolton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okafor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dolton has Okafor pulled in close to control his posture.
Dolton 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.#T6#
Okafor postures up.
Okafor trying to control the position from guard on top but Dolton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okafor postures up.
Dolton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Okafor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dolton is pulling down on Okafor's head. It's preventing any offense from Okafor, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dolton takes one to the side of the head. #T7#
Okafor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Doltons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Okafor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dolton on the side of the head.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dolton moves away.
Okafor with a nice cross.
Okafor connects with a jab.
Okafor scores with a hook.
Okafor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dolton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#KD2#
Okafor cracks Dolton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Okafor has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dolton to stand back up!#ROC2#Dolton is rocked!
Moses Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor throws an overhand right that drops Dolton like a sack of potatoes! Okafor dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moses Okafor!
Moses Okafor was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Scott Dolton stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is a joke? Let's start it over again.'.

Event: HC GRAP 13
Date: Mar 07, 2024

170 cm
42 yrs
139 lbs

196 cm
25 yrs
275 lbs

Shalit

Okafor

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Moses Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okafor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shalit.
Okafor tries to counter with a clinch but Shalit shakes him off and moves away.
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Shalit darts in and clinches Okafor up against the cage.
Shalit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Okafor smiles and moves away.
Shalit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shalit tries to clinch there but Okafor circles away.
Okafor wants to counter the offense by Shalit and move into the clinch position.
Okafor stuffs the takedown attempt from Shalit. Shalit gets slowly back to his feet.
Okafor wants to counter with a clinch but Shalit pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elazar Shalit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shalit dives in and grabs Okafor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Okafor pushes down on Shalit's head and hops out.
Okafor tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit fails to land the takedown.
Shalit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Okafor but Okafor pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Okafor enables Shalit to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Okafor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (0) Okafor
Okafor looking for a sweep. Not yet Okafor, not yet.
Okafor has control of Shalit's left arm, preventing Shalit from doing any damage.
Shalit wants to pass the guard but Okafor is keeping the position.
Shalit wants to control from the top but Okafor keeps moving. #T2#
Okafor looking for a sweep. Not yet Okafor, not yet.
Okafor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shalit looking to sit in guard and control but Okafor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (2) Okafor
Okafor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Okafor won't allow Shalit to sweep him here.
Okafor looking to pass the guard.
Okafor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shalit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Shalit is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Okafor frees his head nicely. Oh but Shalit has switched to an armbar! Okafor is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Elazar Shalit!
During a confident post fight interview, Elazar Shalit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HC KT 6
Date: Feb 29, 2024

#R1#
Adesanya throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adesanya misses with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adesanya delivers a nice body kick.
Adesanya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Adesanya. Those never looked like landing.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Adesanya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Adesanya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
No joy there for Adesanya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adesanya lands a nice looking body kick.
Adesanya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okafor.#CL#
Adesanya forces Okafor back against the ropes and clinches.
Okafor wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adesanya misses with a leg kick.
Adesanya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Adesanya throws a low kick but Okafor avoids it.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adesanya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Adesanya.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adesanya throws a low kick but Okafor moves out of range easily.
Adesanya lands a head kick. Okafor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adesanya fails to land with a series of punches.
Adesanya swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Adesanya dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adesanya wants to clinch.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.
A big right from Adesanya misses.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.#CL#
Adesanya rushes Okafor and presses him up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Okafor manages to break the clinch.
Adesanya throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.
Adesanya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Adesanya connects with a body shot that sends Okafor's belly button to the back.
Adesanya misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Adesanya throws the kick towards the body but Okafor avoids it.
Adesanya wants to clinch
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adesanya with the inside leg kick.
Adesanya throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.
Adesanya throws a combination. Okafor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adesanya.
Okafor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adesanya is looking to wear down Okafor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adesanya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Adesanya 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#
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adesanya swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adesanya.
Adesanya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okafor can do to turn this around?
Adesanya misses with a low kick as Okafor jumps back.
Okafor takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Adesanya goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Adesanya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adesanya cracks Okafor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adesanya misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice combination there by Adesanya.
Adesanya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch but Okafor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adesanya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Adesanya misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adesanya looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick misses from Adesanya.
Adesanya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Adesanya clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R4#
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okafor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Adesanya does no damage.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Adesanya throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adesanya thumps Okafor with a low kick.
Adesanya throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Adesanya moves into the clinch.
Okafor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Okafor checks a leg kick. #T1#
Okafor swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adesanya connects with a jab.
Adesanya misses with a wild body shot.
Adesanya misses with a wild body shot.
Adesanya lands a high kick!
Israel Adesanya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Adesanya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adesanya looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adesanya connects with a body shot.
Okafor moves out of range as Adesanya throws a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adesanya misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Adesanya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adesanya 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 40:35
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 40:35
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 40:35

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Adesanya!
A relieved looking Israel Adesanya 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: HC GRAP 12
Date: Feb 27, 2024

174 cm
30 yrs
150 lbs

196 cm
25 yrs
275 lbs

Hudak

Okafor

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jamal Hudak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Moses Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hudak shoots in and drives through. Okafor sprawls well.
Okafor wants to counter with a clinch but Hudak pushes him away.#CL#
Hudak clinches up with Okafor and pushes him back against the cage.
Hudak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Okafor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jamal Hudak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hudak pushes Okafor up against the cage in a clinch.
Okafor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hudak gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Okafor pulls guard successfully.
Okafor seems keen to control Hudak's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hudak is one step ahead there. #T1#
Hudak wants to pass the guard but Okafor is keeping the position.
Hudak is working hard here to advance position.
Hudak controlling from the top position.
Okafor managing to control the position.
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Okafor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Hudak drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Okafor dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (0) vs (2) Okafor
Okafor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Hudak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hudak is trying to control the position but Okafor postures up.
Okafor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB#
Hudak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okafor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hudak working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Okafor has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Hudak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okafor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Okafor wants to pass the guard but Hudak is defending well.
Hudak wants to improve his position but Okafor is controlling well.
Okafor controlling the action here.
Hudak trying to hold on to Okafor's head to control him but Okafor postures up. #T5#
Okafor controlling the action here.
Okafor trying to mount his opponent but Hudak defends it.
Okafor is taking a breather. Hudak says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hudak is concentrating on defense, preventing Okafor from advancing position. #T6#
Hudak trying to hold on to Okafor's head to control him but Okafor postures up.
Okafor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hudak moves into full guard. #SUB#
Okafor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hudak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okafor has managed to get both his arms back between Hudak's legs - danger averted.#T7##SUB#
Hudak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okafor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okafor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Okafor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Hudak isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Okafor stacks Hudak 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 Okafor!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (0) vs (5) Okafor
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. #T8#
Hudak is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Okafor off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hudak (4) vs (5) Okafor
Okafor tries to roll but Hudak sticks to his back.
Okafor is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hudak off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Hudak looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Okafor defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hudak's arms. #SUB#
Hudak working for a choke but Okafor is defending well. #SUB#
Okafor is having to fend off submission attempts from Hudak, who is looking to sink in the choke. Hudak doesn't have the hooks in though and Okafor manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (4) vs (7) Okafor#T9#
Hudak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okafor controls the pace.
Okafor advances to half guard.
Okafor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hudak wants to control but Okafor is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Okafor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hudak wants to get back to full guard.
Okafor is looking to advance position but Hudak won't allow it.
Okafor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hudak trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okafor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Okafor is continuing to stall.
Hudak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The adventures of Okafor the control monster continue. Boring.
Okafor prevents Hudak from improving his position.
Okafor is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Okafor wants to pass to mount but Hudak is defending the position. #T13#
Hudak is looking to improve his position.
Okafor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hudak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hudak is trying to control but can't.
Okafor tries to pass to full mount but Hudak defends it.
Hudak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14##SUB#
Hudak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hudak is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Hudak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okafor pulls his head out easily.
Okafor content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Okafor wins on points by 7 to 4.
Moses Okafor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HC GRAP 11
Date: Feb 19, 2024

193 cm
28 yrs
184 lbs

196 cm
25 yrs
275 lbs

Adesanya

Okafor

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Israel Adesanya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Moses Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Adesanya rushes Okafor and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Okafor successfully pulls guard.
Okafor has control of Adesanya's left arm, preventing Adesanya from doing any damage.
Adesanya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Adesanya forces his way into half guard.
Adesanya trying to control the action but Okafor is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya wants to free his trapped foot but Okafor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Okafor desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Well, if Adesanya 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.
Okafor wants to get back to full guard.
Okafor keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Adesanya is pressing down on Okafor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Okafor is holding on for now. #T2#
Adesanya is working hard here to advance position.
Okafor is positioning himself well to prevent Adesanya advancing to mount.
Okafor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Adesanya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Okafor keeping moving, preventing Adesanya from controlling successfully. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okafor is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adesanya (0) vs (2) Okafor
Okafor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Adesanya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okafor is one step ahead there. #T4#
Adesanya managing to control the position.
Adesanya controls Okafor momentarily but Okafor frees himself.
Okafor looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Adesanya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adesanya seems keen to control Okafor's posture.
Okafor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adesanya working a defensive guard here. #T6#
Okafor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Adesanya trying to keep a closed guard but Okafor is proving a slippery customer. #T7#
Okafor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Adesanya is trying to keep Okafor in close.
Okafor looking to pass the guard.
Okafor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Okafor tries to free his leg and advance position but Adesanya is retaining full guard.
Adesanya looking for a sweep. Not yet Adesanya, not yet.
Adesanya trying to control the position.
Adesanya managing to control the position.
Okafor controlling from the top position. #T9#
Okafor preventing the sweep.
Adesanya being controlled here, momentarily.
Okafor wants to pass the guard but Adesanya is keeping the position.#T10#
Adesanya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okafor controls the pace.
Adesanya is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Okafor tries to free his leg and advance position but Adesanya is retaining full guard. #T11#
Okafor is stalling in the full guard.
Adesanya is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Adesanya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Okafor's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adesanya (2) vs (2) Okafor#T12#
Adesanya is stalling in the full guard.
Adesanya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okafor is keeping the position for now.
Okafor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okafor is controlling Adesanya's posture.
Adesanya controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Okafor is controlling Adesanya's posture.
Okafor wants to sweep but no luck.
Okafor wants to improve his position but instead Adesanya has moved into half guard. #T14#
Okafor is positioning himself well to prevent Adesanya advancing to mount.
Okafor trying to hold on to Adesanya's head to control him but Adesanya postures up.
Adesanya wants to pass to mount but Okafor is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okafor tries to get to full guard but Adesanya has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Adesanya is heads and Okafor is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Adesanya takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
A victorious Israel Adesanya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HC GRAP 10
Date: Feb 07, 2024

174 cm
32 yrs
160 lbs

196 cm
25 yrs
275 lbs

Wong

Okafor

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Ty Wong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Moses Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wong is looking to clinch but Okafor is avoiding it.
No luck for Wong with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Okafor tries to keep at a distance but Wong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Okafor is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong tries for a takedown but Okafor manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Wong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Okafor pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Wong darts in and clinches Okafor up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Okafor jumps into guard, dragging Wong to the mat. #SUB#
Wong has gone for a leg lock! Okafor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wong's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (0) vs (2) Okafor#SUB#
Wong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Okafor passes into half guard. #SUB#
Wong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wong tries to get to full guard but Okafor has control of the leg. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Okafor in particular looking to stall.
Wong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Wong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okafor pulls his head out easily.
Okafor trying to pass the guard but Wong defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okafor works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (0) vs (5) Okafor
Wong wants to hold on but Okafor pushes him away.
Okafor content just to control the position here.
Wong gets back to half guard.#T3#
Wong gets back to full guard.
Wong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Wong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okafor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okafor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wong has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Okafor has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (0) vs (8) Okafor
Wong stops Okafor from passing to mount.
Okafor content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Wong is looking to regain half guard here but Okafor keeps moving and retains side control.
Okafor moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Wong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okafor is staying tight to Wong's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T5#
Wong prevents Okafor from improving position.
Wong is trying to improve his position.
Wong is working hard here to advance position.
Wong struggling a bit here.
Wong is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Okafor is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Wong (0) vs (10) Okafor#T6#
Okafor mounts Wong! Really nice guard pass there!
Okafor fails to take his opponent's back.
Okafor content just to control the position here.
Wong can't escape the position.
Wong tries to lock up and control but Okafor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Okafor controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Wong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Okafor content just to control the position here.
Wong is trying desperately to improve position.
Okafor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Okafor wants to take his opponent's back but instead Wong manages to regain half guard.
Okafor is looking to advance position but Wong won't allow it.
Wong wants to control but Okafor is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Wong manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Wong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okafor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okafor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Wong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Okafor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wong is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Wong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okafor defends it easily.
Okafor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T10##SUB#
Wong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Okafor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Okafor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wong is keeping the position for now.
Okafor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Okafor is continuing to stall.#T11#
Okafor pushes down on Wong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wong wants to get back to full guard.
Okafor controlling the action here. #T12#
Wong wants to control but Okafor passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (0) vs (13) Okafor
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.
Wong trying his best to control but Okafor has mounted him.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Wong (0) vs (15) Okafor
Wong is desperately trying to improve his position but Okafor has a good base and remains in mount.
Okafor moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Wong (0) vs (18) Okafor
Wong can't escape the position. #T13#
Good control from Okafor.
Okafor controlling well, preventing Wong from escaping the position.
Wong is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Okafor. #T14#
Okafor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wong tries to escape but Okafor has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Okafor wins on points by 18 to 0.
Our winner, Moses Okafor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HC Grappling 9
Date: Jan 29, 2024

172 cm
27 yrs
190 lbs

196 cm
25 yrs
275 lbs

Maykit

Okafor

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Moses Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL2#
Okafor darts in and clinches Maykit up against the cage.
Maykit can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Okafor successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okafor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maykit advances to half guard. #SUB#
Maykit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Okafor defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okafor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Okafor keeping hold of Maykit's head, controlling as best he can.
Okafor is not content to let Maykit control the position.
Okafor is trying to maintain the position but Maykit is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Maykit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Okafor is just riding it out for now. Maykit eventually gives up the hold.
Maykit trying to control the action but Okafor is working from the bottom. #T2#
Okafor wants to improve his position but Maykit is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Okafor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maykit tries to free his leg and advance position but Okafor is retaining full guard.
Maykit is fighting to break Okafor's control of his arms but Okafor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3##SUB#
Maykit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maykit looking to sit in guard and control but Okafor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (0) vs (2) Okafor
Maykit wants to control but Okafor passes easily into half guard.
Maykit wants to improve his position but Okafor is controlling well.
Maykit is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Okafor not doing much here.
Maykit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maykit keeping control of the position.
Okafor sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Maykit is pressing down on Okafor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maykit keeping full guard, as Okafor tries to pass.
Okafor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Maykit pulls Okafor in close to his closed guard and prevents Okafor from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Maykit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maykit is trying to hold Okafor in close to prevent damage but Okafor has managed to pass into half guard.
Maykit is positioning himself well to prevent Okafor advancing to mount. #SUB#
Maykit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Maykit tries to roll over but Okafor keeps him under control.
Well, if Okafor 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.
Maykit trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Maykit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Maykit manages to get to full guard.
Okafor stays in close to Maykit's body and controls the position.
Okafor tries to free his leg and advance position but Maykit is retaining full guard.
Maykit pulls Okafor in to control the position.
Maykit is trying to control the position but Okafor postures up.
Maykit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Okafor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Okafor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
Okafor being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Maykit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maykit is pulling down on Okafor's head to control his posture.
Okafor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maykit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Maykit trying to control the position.
Okafor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okafor is still trying to improve position.
Maykit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maykit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Okafor works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T11#
Okafor works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (0) vs (5) Okafor
Maykit bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (5) Okafor
Okafor has Maykit pulled in close to control his posture.
Maykit looking to pass the guard.
Maykit is pushing down on Okafor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Okafor is fighting to maintain full guard but Maykit has managed to sneak the leg through.#T12#
Okafor is trying to get back to full guard.
Maykit trying to control the action but Okafor is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Maykit 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.
Okafor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maykit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maykit's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maykit (2) vs (9) Okafor#T13#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Maykit tries to roll but Okafor sticks to his back.
Maykit wants to control his opponent's hands but Okafor gets his hands free.
Okafor keeps control of the position as Maykit tries to break free.
Maykit just trying to survive but Okafor is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T14#
Maykit tries to break free.
Okafor really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Maykit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Okafor wins on points by 9 to 2.
A victorious Moses Okafor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Hawaii MMA 4
Date: Jan 11, 2024

#R1#
Okafor slips a jab and a cross from Veglin.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Veglin lands a nice hook to Okafor's body. Okafor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Veglin misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Veglin misses.
Veglin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Veglin.
Veglin misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veglin.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veglin with a body shot.#T1#
Veglin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Veglin throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Okafor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Veglin throws a right hand that Okafor ducks under and follows up with a left that Okafor also avoids with ease.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Okafor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veglin. #T2#
Veglin throws a series of strikes that have Okafor backpedaling.
Veglin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Okafor.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veglin.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Veglin.
Veglin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okafor.
Veglin is looking to wear down Okafor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Veglin looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veglin.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Veglin tries to bum rush Okafor with a series of wild strikes but Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veglin misses with a jab to the body
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Veglin throws a sloppy head kick
and Okafor counters with a nice body shot.
Veglin is breathing heavily.
Veglin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okafor.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Veglin misses with a double jab
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Veglin swinging wildly here. #T4#
Veglin throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Veglin misses with a combination
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veglin.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Veglin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veglin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Veglin throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colestein Veglin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Veglin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Veglin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Veglin.
Veglin throws a nice looking combination but Okafor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Veglin misses with a few strikes there.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veglin throws out a leg kick but Okafor moves out of range and Veglin only half commits.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Okafor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Okafor slips a straight right by Veglin.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Okafor might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Veglin has got the better of the exchanges.
Veglin throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Veglin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Veglin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Veglin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veglin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Veglin misses with a straight right. #T2#
Veglin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okafor slips a jab and a cross from Veglin.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Colestein Veglin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Veglin just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor slips a jab from Veglin.
Veglin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Veglin throws a series of punches but Okafor avoids them all with ease.
Okafor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Veglin throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veglin.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Veglin misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Veglin throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
Veglin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Veglin swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice body shot.
Veglin misses with a two punch combination.
Veglin throws a series of punches but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor counters with a body kick.#T4#
Veglin throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Veglin throws a head kick that misses
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Veglin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a nice body shot.
Veglin throws a series of punches but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Veglin throws a right hand that Okafor ducks under and follows up with a left that Okafor also avoids with ease.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veglin with a body shot.
Okafor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veglin wants to clinch.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veglin with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colestein Veglin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Veglin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Okafor counters with a nice body shot.
Colestein Veglin is winning the standup battle so far.
Veglin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veglin with a body shot.
Okafor slips a jab and a cross from Veglin.
Veglin looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Veglin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veglin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Okafor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veglin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veglin misses with a body shot. #T1#
Veglin looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
A combination from Veglin does no damage.
Veglin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okafor can do to turn this around?
Veglin looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
Veglin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Okafor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Veglin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Veglin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Veglin throws a nice looking combination but Okafor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Veglin throws a low kick but Okafor moves out of range easily.
Veglin just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veglin misses with a series of wild punches.
Colestein Veglin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veglin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Okafor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Veglin misses with a two punch combination.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Veglin fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Okafor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veglin misses with a wild combination.
Veglin misses with a series of wild punches.
Veglin loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
Veglin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Colestein Veglin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Sloppy strikes from Veglin. Those never looked like landing.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Veglin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A combination from Veglin does no damage.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Veglin misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Veglin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veglin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moses Okafor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veglin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colestein Veglin!
Colestein Veglin made sure to mention his sponsor, Hawaii Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: Hawaii Kickboxing 2
Date: Jan 08, 2024

#R1#
Okafor checks a low kick from Budluvski.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Budluvski with a body shot.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut.
Budluvski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor checks a low kick from Budluvski.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Budluvski swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Budluvski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budluvski.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Budluvski misses with a straight left.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Budluvski with a body shot.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budluvski.
Budluvski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Okafor blocks the body kick.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Budluvski with a body shot.
Budluvski connects with a solid leg kick.
Budluvski misses with a left hand
and Okafor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Budluvski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okafor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Budluvski is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Okafor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Budluvski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body.
Budluvski tries to clinch up but Okafor circles away and keeps his distance.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Budluvski throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
Okafor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budluvski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Budluvski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Budluvski with a body shot.#T2#
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Budluvski throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Okafor throws a counter combo.
Budluvski is looking to wear down Okafor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
Budluvski wants to clinch.
Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Budluvski connects with a solid leg kick.
Budluvski tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Budluvski.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Budluvski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a one-two to the body.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Okafor checks it.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Okafor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Budluvski clobbers Okafor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Budluvski takes a swing at Okafor's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Okafor blocks the body kick.
Budluvski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Budluvski misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Budluvski misses.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Budluvski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okafor can do to turn this around?
Budluvski tries to work over Okafor's front leg with a kick but Okafor checks it. #T1#
Budluvski looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Budluvski is looking to clinch but Okafor is avoiding it.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Budluvski swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Okafor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Budluvski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
Darwin Budluvski is winning the standup battle so far.
Budluvski throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a left and a right that stings Budluvski.
Budluvski misses the body punch
and Okafor counters with a three punch combo that has Budluvski backing up. Budluvski nods at Okafor to acknowledge the strikes.
Budluvski closes the distance but Okafor moves to the side
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Budluvski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Budluvski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Budluvski.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Budluvski misses with a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
Budluvski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Budluvski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Budluvski throws a sloppy body shot
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Budluvski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Budluvski misses with a left hand
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
A low kick from Budluvski misses
and Okafor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Budluvski throws a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Budluvski takes a swing at Okafor's ribcage but misses.
Budluvski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Budluvski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Budluvski thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Budluvski misses.
Budluvski thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Budluvski throws a solid leg kick but Okafor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Budluvski.
Budluvski throws a leg kick
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a body shot
and Okafor counters with a three punch combo that has Budluvski backing up. Budluvski nods at Okafor to acknowledge the strikes.
Budluvski misses with a leg kick
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Budluvski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Budluvski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Okafor.
Budluvski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Budluvski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Budluvski swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Budluvski throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor counters with a body kick.
Budluvski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Budluvski throws a push kick but Okafor slaps the foot to one side.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Budluvski tries to score with a low kick but Okafor moves his leg out of the way.
Budluvski misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Budluvski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
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!
Budluvski misses with a jab to the body
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.
Budluvski misses with a low kick as Okafor jumps back.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy.
Budluvski misses with a kick to the body.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Budluvski looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Okafor really dominated that round.
That's time! Budluvski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R4#
Budluvski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Budluvski misses with a jab to the body
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Budluvski stuns Okafor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Budluvski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Okafor counters with a one-two to the body.
Budluvski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Okafor is out of range.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Budluvski throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski misses with a left hand
and Okafor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Budluvski thinking.
Well,Budluvski is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
A telegraphed right hand from Budluvski misses the target.
A shot to the body from Budluvski misses
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor. #T1#
Budluvski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okafor is able to avoid easily.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Budluvski thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Okafor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
Budluvski misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Budluvski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Budluvski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okafor moves out of range as Budluvski strikes.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Budluvski with a body shot.
Budluvski throws a series of punches but Okafor avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Budluvski throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Budluvski with a body shot.
Budluvski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Budluvski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Okafor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Budluvski throws a low kick but Okafor avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.#T2#
Budluvski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okafor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Okafor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Okafor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Okafor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Budluvski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Budluvski misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice body shot.
Okafor slips a jab and a cross from Budluvski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budluvski throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Budluvski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Okafor checks a leg kick.
Budluvski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okafor is able to avoid easily.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Budluvski with a body shot.
Darwin Budluvski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Okafor 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Moses Okafor!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Moses Okafor!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Moses Okafor!

Moses Okafor wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Moses Okafor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HFC 98: Davito vs Holly
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Marley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Marley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Marley's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Marley thinks about countering with a head kick.
Marley looks to land a body kick but Hunt moved away.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Marley.
Hunt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Marley is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hunt jabs Marley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marley.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Marley throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Marley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marley throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marley cracks Hunt with an open hand slap.
Marley avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Hunt throws a sloppy body shot
and Marley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marley fakes the leg kick and cracks Hunt in the body.
Hunt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Marley moves away and avoids it.
Marley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Marley is looking to counter punch.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Marley.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3##KD#
Marley lands a big head kick that sends Hunt tumbling to the mat! Marley takes a step backwards and waves Hunt back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Phol Hunt has been cut.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Marley.
Both fighters circling a little - Marley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
It appears Marley was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hunt throws a hook but Marley blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Hunt slips under a jab.
Hunt unleashes a big counter combination but Marley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Marley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Marley.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Marley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Marley is looking to counter punch.
Marley blocks a jab.
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 Ezekiel Marley will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Marley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hunt throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
Hunt misses with a body punch #KD#
and Marley counters with a nice right hand that sends Hunt toppling to the canvas! Hunt scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marley finish him?!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marley misses with a body punch
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Marley lands a big uppercut and Hunt crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hunt looks OK. Marley waves Hunt back to his feet!#ROC#Hunt is rocked!
Marley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marley was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Ezekiel Marley is winning the standup battle so far.
Marley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marley moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Marley moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marley throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marley. That's going to slow Hunt down.
Marley works Hunt's body with a nice hook.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Marley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Hunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marley thuds a left hand into Hunt's body.
Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marley. Marley obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.#KD#
Marley lands a big head kick that sends Hunt tumbling to the mat! Marley takes a step backwards and waves Hunt back to his feet - he wants the finish!#KD#
Marley cracks Hunt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hunt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Marley finish him?
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Marley finish him?
Hunt throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
And Marley counters with a quick kick to the body but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Marley looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.#KD#
Marley cracks Hunt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hunt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Marley finish him?
Marley lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunt ducks into an uppercut from Marley and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
A very excited looking Ezekiel Marley 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 95: Brady vs Hunt
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Brady misses with a left hand
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brady.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Brady avoids it with no problem.
Brady moves out of range of the strikes.
Brady defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Brady is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brady.
Hunt scores with a jab.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Brady counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Brady throws a body kick that misses.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brady scores with a jab.
Brady throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Brady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brady.
Brady throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brady is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Brady throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brady looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice uppercut there from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brady.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Brady misses its target.
Brady throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Brady is out of range.
Brady is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Hunt misses with a body shot
and Brady counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Phol Hunt has been cut.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Brady counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Brady sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Brady is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hunt moves to clinch but Brady breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brady fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunt looks winded!
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Brady counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hunt blocks the body kick.
Hunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brady gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Brady moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Brady misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Hunt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yung Brady will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phol Hunt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Brady sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Brady looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Brady counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Brady keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Brady moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt tests Brady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brady swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Hunt misses. #T1#
Brady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Brady makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hunt throws a jab when Brady was well out of range.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Brady pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Brady misses the target.
A left lands for Brady.#CL2#
Hunt has managed to clinch.
Brady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Brady lands a left hand.
Brady lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt tries to work over Brady's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brady missing with knees to the body.
Brady lands with a left to the head.
Hunt effectively controlling the action here.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Brady utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Brady.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
A short right from Hunt.
Brady pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brady misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunt.
Hunt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brady lands with a light punch inside.
Brady landing knees to the head.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Brady lands a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Brady.
Yung Brady has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Brady on the inside.
Brady lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brady works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brady lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Brady working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brady lands a nice uppercut.
Brady misses with a body punch.
Brady lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Brady.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brady struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Brady fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Brady.
Brady softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brady lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Brady on the inside.
Brady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Brady. #T4#
Brady landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brady softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Hunt is rocked!
Brady landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Brady finish him?
Brady tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Brady.
Brady working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brady creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hunt's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hunt drops to his knees and Brady pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yung Brady!
Yung Brady retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Yung Brady thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 92: Bond vs Chai
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fermi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Fermi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fermi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt swings for the body but Fermi moves out of range.
Fermi stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fermi misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fermi circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been told by Hunt's head coaches at RÃ¤kÃ¤lÃ¤ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Fermi is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt lands a jab to Fermi's midsection.
Fermi swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fermi misses with a head kick.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fermi on the side of the head. #T1#
Fermi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fermi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fermi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt jabs at Fermi's body.
Hunt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fermi under the eye.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fermi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Fermi's ribs.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fermi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fermi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fermi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt throws a hook but Fermi blocks it.
Fermi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt. #T2#
Fermi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Fermi responds with a good body kick, but Hunt manages to step out the way in time.
Fermi cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Fermi's ribs.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Nice jab there from Hunt.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Fermi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Fermi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hunt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunt connects with a body shot that sends Fermi's belly button to the back.#T3#
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fermi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fermi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fermi manages to avoid it.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
Hunt connects with a looping right hand.
Hunt cracks Fermi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunt jabs Fermi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fermi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hunt rather than just go for the knockout.
Fermi looks winded!
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fermi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hunt with a body shot.
Fermi throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Fermi thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt jabs Fermi right on the nose. Fermi blinks but takes it well.
Hunt cracks Fermi with an open hand slap.#T4#
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fermi.
Fermi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donk. Hunt catches Fermi right on the button with a cross.
Good shot there by Hunt.#KD#
Hunt lands a big right hand that sends Fermi crashing to the mat! Hunt stays standing though and waves Fermi back to his feet!#ROC#Fermi is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Enrico Fermi has been cut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hunt! Fermi is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Hunt!
A pretty intense looking Phol Hunt took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: ENIGMA 175
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Night takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Werewolf Night has been cut.
Night definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Night with a body shot.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Night.
Hunt clobbers Night with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Night throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Night throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt scores with a nice strike.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Night manages to avoid it.
Werewolf Night seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt connects with the punch.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Night tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Night.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Night misses.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Night waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt throws the left hand but Night avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Night wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Night takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Night throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Night swinging wildly here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Night.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Night rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt lunges at Night with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Night's hand.
Night lands with a hook. Hunt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Night with a jab.
Night throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Night moved out of range nicely.
Night throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Night misses with a body shot
and Night takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Decent striking displayed by Hunt there.
Hunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Night.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Night avoids it with no problem.
Night keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Hunt stuns Night with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Night scores with a nice head shot.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Hunt has managed to clinch.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Night's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Night tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt. #CUT2#Werewolf Night's cut is getting worse.
Night wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Night has had enough of the clinch but Hunt keeps him there for the moment.
Hunt stalling.
Night blocking some punches.
Night blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Night can't break the clinch.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt prevents Night from breaking the clinch.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt leaning against his opponent.
Hunt tries a body shot but Night blocks it.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Hunt.
Night is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunt has double underhooks. #T4##BC#
Night manages to break the clinch.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Night.
Hunt works the jab nicely.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.
Hunt lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt defending well as Night loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
Night lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Night.
Night takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Night moved out of range.
Night pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Hunt has Night up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Night wants to break free but Hunt has control.
Hunt keeps control of Night as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hunt lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Werewolf Night's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hunt cracks Night with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Night is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Night.
Night scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one.
Night throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phol Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt 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. #CUT2#Werewolf Night's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Night swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Night's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunt under the eye.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Night throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Night gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#Night is rocked!
Night looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Oh Night is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Night throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Night seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Night throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Night misses with a left hand
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt lands a jab to Night's midsection.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Night manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt scores with a sloppy right hand. Night should have avoided that one. #CUT2#Jeez, Werewolf Night's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Night does a little dance to reset his feet.
Night slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Night has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Night's head.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Night stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Night bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Night.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Night ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Night gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt effectively controlling the action here.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Hunt lands a body punch.
Night takes a shot to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phol Hunt!
Phol Hunt is the new super heavyweight champion!
Phol Hunt decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: MMAHKI 55
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Knuckles tried to score with a low kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Knuckles is avoiding it.
Hunt lands a nice hook to Knuckles's body. Knuckles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knuckles misses with a low kick.
Knuckles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt cracks Knuckles with a good jab.
Knuckles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Hunt pushes Knuckles up against the cage in a clinch.
Knuckles tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knuckles lands a left hand.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Knuckles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Knuckles controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
Knuckles tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the cage.
Knuckles blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Knuckles takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knuckles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Hunt. #T1#
Knuckles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land.
A short left from Hunt.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Hunt.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knuckles.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunt pushes Knuckles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Come on Hunt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hunt tries to work over Knuckles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Knuckles. #T2#
Knuckles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Knuckles's head.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Knuckles tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Knuckles blocking some punches.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Hunt.
Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Hunt'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.#T3#
Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt is working Knuckles over against the cage.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt works on Knuckles's body with a couple of short punches.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knuckles.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knuckless head.
Knuckles takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Hunt.
Hunt is leaning against Knuckles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Hunt presses Knuckles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knuckless head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Hunt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Knuckles seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hunt can turn it around.
Knuckles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt slowing the pace effectively.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt just leaning against Knuckles, taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Hunt 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##KD2#
Hunt drops Knuckles with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Knuckles looks back up at him and smiles so Hunt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Knuckles is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT2#It looks like Brick Knuckles has been cut.
Knuckles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch. #KD2#
Hunt lands a big right hand that sends Knuckles crashing to the mat! Hunt stays standing though and waves Knuckles back to his feet!
Oh Knuckles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Hunt connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Knuckles out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phol Hunt!
Phol Hunt opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: HFC 82: Fermi vs Brady
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Olcinius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Olcinius walks into a left hand.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olcinius.
Olcinius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt swings for the body but Olcinius moves out of range.
Olcinius slips a straight right by Hunt.
Olcinius tries to counter by clinching up but Hunt breaks away and moves out of range.
Olcinius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olcinius.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but Olcinius seems unphased.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olcinius manages to avoid it.
Olcinius is looking to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Olcinius saw that one coming.
Olcinius throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt cracks Olcinius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt punishes Olcinius's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Olcinius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Olcinius moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Olcinius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Olcinius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunt.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Olcinius moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Olcinius has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Olcinius's head.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Olcinius.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Olcinius tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hunt manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Olcinius tries to counter by clinching up but Hunt breaks away and moves out of range.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Olcinius's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Olcinius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olcinius throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.#CL#
Olcinius darts in and clinches Hunt up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olcinius misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt misses with a right hand #CL#
and Olcinius counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Olcinius.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunt.
Olcinius misses with a punch on the inside.
Olcinius throws a knee to the head but misses.
Olcinius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.#T3#
Olcinius is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunt is defending well for now.
Hunt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hunt. #BC2#
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Olcinius under the eye.
Good exchange - Olcinius coming out on top.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Olcinius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olcinius tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Both fighters circling a little - Olcinius finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Olcinius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Olcinius moved out of range nicely.
Hunt throws a body punch but Olcinius moves out of range. #T4#
Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Olcinius at a distance.
Olcinius ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
As Hunt tries to get set, Olcinius tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt.
Olcinius loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Olcinius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olcinius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Hunt throws a jab when Olcinius was well out of range.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Olcinius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunt digs a good body shot into Olcinius's ribs.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Olcinius.
Olcinius slips under a jab from Hunt.
As Hunt tries to get set, Olcinius tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Hunt 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#
Olcinius tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Olcinius checks a low kick from Hunt.
Olcinius slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Olcinius lands an overhand right.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Olcinius.
Olcinius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Olcinius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Olcinius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
As Hunt tries to get set, Olcinius tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olcinius manages to avoid it.
Olcinius lands a head shot.
Olcinius avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Olcinius throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Olcinius avoids the body shot from Hunt. #T1#
Olcinius walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
Hunt swings for the body but Olcinius moves out of range.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Olcinius is just out of range.
Olcinius ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
As Hunt tries to get set, Olcinius tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt.
Hunt throws a jab when Olcinius was well out of range.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olcinius.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Olcinius slips a straight right by Hunt.
Olcinius throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Olcinius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab by Hunt.#T2#
Olcinius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Olcinius tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Olcinius moved out of range.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olcinius moves forwards but Hunt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Olcinius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phol Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Olcinius moved out of range.
Olcinius seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Olcinius avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Olcinius counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Olcinius. #BC2#
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Olcinius on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Olcinius drops his hands momentarily and Hunt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Olcinius ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Nice shot by Hunt.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Hunt throws a body punch but Olcinius moves out of range.
Olcinius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olcinius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Olcinius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Olcinius tries to counter by clinching up but Hunt breaks away and moves out of range.
Hunt takes a swing at Olcinius's ribcage but misses.
Hunt throws the left hand but Olcinius avoids the punch easily.
Olcinius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olcinius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Olcinius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt moves out of range as Olcinius throws a body kick.
Olcinius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Olcinius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olcinius moves away.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Olcinius ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Hunt 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Olcinius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Olcinius moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olcinius defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Olcinius tries to counter by clinching up but Hunt breaks away and moves out of range.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Olcinius is out of range.
Olcinius lunges at Hunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunt's hand.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olcinius was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Olcinius ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Olcinius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Hunt tries to get set, Olcinius tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olcinius. #T1#
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Olcinius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Olcinius's head.
Olcinius throws a half hearted mid kick.
Olcinius slips a jab from Hunt.
Olcinius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olcinius was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Olcinius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olcinius tries to counter by clinching up but Hunt breaks away and moves out of range.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Olcinius tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hunt manages to circle out of the way.
Olcinius tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Lucretinaus Olcinius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Olcinius slips under a jab.
Olcinius wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Olcinius fakes the leg kick and cracks Hunt in the body.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olcinius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunt.
Olcinius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Olcinius with a body shot.
Hunt takes a swing at Olcinius's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olcinius moves away.
Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olcinius.
A jab lands there for Olcinius.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Olcinius 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Olcinius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Olcinius is just out of range.#T3#
Hunt with a jab.
Olcinius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Hunt misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Olcinius.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olcinius.
Hunt misses the jab.
Olcinius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunt.
Olcinius slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Olcinius moved out of range.
As Hunt tries to get set, Olcinius tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Hunt.
Olcinius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Olcinius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.
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!
Olcinius slips under a jab from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Olcinius fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Olcinius has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Olcinius throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Hunt misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Olcinius counters by moving into the clinch.
Olcinius with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olcinius staying out of range there.
Olcinius is looking to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch.
Olcinius slips a straight right by Hunt.
Olcinius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunt.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phol Hunt!
A pretty intense looking Phol Hunt took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: HFC 74 - Fermi vs Hunt
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fermi.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Hunt moves out of range as Fermi strikes.
Fermi misses with a wild body shot.
Fermi connects with a jab.
Fermi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Fermi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fermi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Hunt.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fermi.
Hunt punishes Fermi's body with a nice straight punch.
Hunt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fermi doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fermi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fermi under the eye.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Fermi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Fermi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Fermi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fermi scrambles back to his feet.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Fermi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Fermi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Fermi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hunt catches Fermi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fermi has time to react.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Hunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hunt pushes Fermi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fermi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fermi tries to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling the position.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Fermi breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Fermi avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Fermi misses with an uppercut.
Hunt drops his hands momentarily and Fermi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunt throws a combination that misses
and Fermi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Hunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Fermi moved out of range.
Fermi throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Hunt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hunt moves out of range as Fermi strikes.
Fermi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fermi.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Fermi keeps it at a distance.
Fermi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fermi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Fermi defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Fermi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fermi doesn't seem bothered though.
Fermi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily.
Fermi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hunt cracks Fermi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunt takes a swing at Fermi's ribcage but misses.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Fermi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fermi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Fermi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fermi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
It looked like Fermi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Hunt clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Fermi.
Fermi lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Fermi.
Hunt is working Fermi over against the cage.#BC#
Fermi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Fermi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Fermi misses its target.
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fermi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top.
Fermi throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Fermi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fermi misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fermi throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Fermi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fermi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Hunt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hunt lands a jab to the head.
Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hunt slips under a jab from Fermi.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fermi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Fermi ducks down to avoid it.
Fermi walks into a jab.
Fermi misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt moves out of range as Fermi strikes.
Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fermi misses with a body shot.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fermi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
A little feinted left hand from Fermi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Fermi's head but Fermi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fermi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fermi on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fermi.
Fermi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Fermi.
Fermi misses with a double jab.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fermi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Fermi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a jab. Fermi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Fermi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fermi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fermi moves out of range of the strikes.
Fermi takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.
Hunt scores with a jab to the head. #T2##CL2#
Fermi tries to keep at a distance but Hunt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hunt is looking to control Fermi's arms but Fermi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hunt has his back to the cage.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fermi lands with a left to the head.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt stalling against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fermi lands a shot to the body.
Fermi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fermi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fermi lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fermi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Fermi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fermi misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phol Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Fermi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Fermi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
A little feinted left hand from Fermi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt takes a swing at Fermi's ribcage but misses.
Fermi throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fermi tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Fermi's head but Fermi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It appears Fermi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Fermi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Fermi slips under a jab.
Fermi misses with an uppercut.
Hunt misses with a looping right.#T4#
Hunt lands with a cross.
Fermi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fermi doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Hunt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fermi misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt tries to clinch but Fermi moves out of range.
Hunt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt throws a hook but Fermi avoids it easily.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Fermi saw that one coming.
Fermi throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Fermi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Fermi counters with a quick kick to the body but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt lunges at Fermi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fermi's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fermi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fermi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
Fermi misses with a shot to the body
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fermi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hunt connects with a body shot that sends Fermi's belly button to the back.
Hunt dips to his left and cracks Fermi with an uppercut!
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Fermi's ribs.
Hunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fermi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a jab. Fermi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fermi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fermi scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt catches Fermi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fermi.
Fermi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Fermi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Fermi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fermi slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fermi on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Fermi slips under a jab.
Fermi throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fermi misses with a wild body shot.
Fermi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fermi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Fermi's head.
A cross from Hunt lands.#T2#
Fermi connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Fermi is out of range.
Fermi is looking to counter punch.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Fermi saw that one coming.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Fermi moves away and avoids it.
Fermi throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fermi.
Hunt tries to clinch but Fermi moves out of range.
Fermi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fermi's head backwards.
Fermi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt connects with a looping right hand.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Fermi off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Fermi moved out of range.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fermi swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Fermi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Fermi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Fermi walks into a left hand.
Hunt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fermi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fermi connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back.
Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fermi.
As Hunt backs away, Fermi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fermi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Hunt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fermis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Hunt misses.
Hunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt connects with the punch.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fermi.
Hunt lands the left hand.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fermi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Fermi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Fermi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hunt! Fermi lets Hunt back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Hunt is rocked!
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fermi moves away.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Fermi finish him?
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Hunt really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A cross from Hunt lands.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fermi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD#
Fermi cracks Hunt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hunt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fermi finish him? #ROC#Hunt is rocked!
Fermi takes one to the side of the head.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Fermi finish him?
A jab from Fermi misses.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Fermi's head.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fermi lands a left hand.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Fermi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Fermi blocking some punches.
Fermi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fermi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Fermi.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Fermi can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Fermi working aggressively here.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Phol Hunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Fermi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt looking to slow down the pace here.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Fermi.
Hunt taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Fermi.
Hunt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Fermi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fermi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Fermi.
Fermi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Fermi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fermi moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fermi throws an overhand right that drops Hunt like a sack of potatoes! Fermi dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrico Fermi!
Enrico Fermi retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Enrico Fermi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 70 - De Rossi vs Ilmarinen
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Mike Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Mike Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.#TD2#
Mike Hunt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Phol Hunt on his heels. He'll look to pass Phol Hunt's guard now, I'm sure.
Mike Hunt stops Phol Hunt from standing up.
Mike Hunt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mike Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Phol Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mike Hunt wants to pass the guard but Phol Hunt is keeping the position.
Phol Hunt seems keen to control Mike Hunt's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike Hunt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Phol Hunt's guard.
Phol Hunt looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1##SUB2#
Mike Hunt is looking for a kimura but Phol Hunt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mike Hunt to get the leverage. #ES#
Phol Hunt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mike Hunt darts in looking for a takedown but Phol Hunt gets double underhooks and turns Mike Hunt into the cage.
Phol Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phol Hunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Mike Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mike Hunt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phol Hunt smiles and moves away.
Mike Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mike Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Phol Hunt circles away.
Mike Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Phol Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Phol Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Phol Hunt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phol Hunt wants it to stay on the feet.
Phol Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
Phol Hunt throws a hook but Mike Hunt blocks it.#CL2#
Mike Hunt closes the distance and pushes Phol Hunt back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Phol Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mike Hunt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phol Hunt but Phol Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mike Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phol Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phol Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mike Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phol Hunt connects with a crisp jab. #T3##TD2#
Mike Hunt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Phol Hunt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mike Hunt is in Phol Hunt's guard.
Mike Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mike Hunt stops Phol Hunt from standing up.
Phol Hunt keeping moving, preventing Mike Hunt from controlling successfully.
Mike Hunt postures up in Phol Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Phol Hunt blocks it.
Mike Hunt being controlled here momentarily.
Phol Hunt is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at RÃ¤kÃ¤lÃ¤ that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Phol Hunt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
Mike Hunt wants to control from the top but Phol Hunt keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Phol Hunt throws a hook but Mike Hunt avoids it easily.
Phol Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mike Hunt feints the counter takedown.
Mike Hunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mike Hunt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phol Hunt smiles and moves away.
Mike Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Phol Hunt shows good takedown defense.
Mike Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mike Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Phol Hunt circles away.
Mike Hunt darts in looking for a takedown but Phol Hunt gets double underhooks and turns Mike Hunt into the cage.
It looked like Phol Hunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mike Hunt tries to move into range but Phol Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mike Hunt has his takedown stuffed
and Phol Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Mike Hunt's cut even more.
A left lands for Phol Hunt.#KD#
Phol Hunt sends Mike Hunt crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Phol Hunt is motioning to the referee to let Mike Hunt up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Mike Hunt is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mike Hunt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phol Hunt counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phol Hunt!
Phol Hunt took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 64: Fermi vs Thevenet
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Raven Harris has been cut.
Harris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harris misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Harris moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harris stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
Harris misses with an uppercut
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harris tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
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!
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
Harris throws a sloppy body shot
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Nice shot lands for Hunt.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Harris's body.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Harris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut there from Hunt.
Hunt slips a jab from Harris.
Harris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Harris counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
A clash of legs there as Harris blocks the low kick.
Hunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunt, as that shot connected.
Harris throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunt on the side of the head.
Harris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunt misses with a right hand
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt throws a solid leg kick but Harris takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hunt.
Harris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily.
Hunt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Harris back to the cage. Hunt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Hunt scores with a hook.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Hunt moves out of range as Harris strikes.#KD2#
Harris feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hunt sprawling to the canvas! Hunt rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Harris finish him?! #ROC2#Hunt is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Phol Hunt has been cut.
Harris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Hunt has closed the distance and engaged Harris in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Harris takes a shot to the head.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris blocking some punches. #BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt cracks Harris with a good jab.
Hunt tests Harris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris tries to pull guard but Hunt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Hunt dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harris has time to react.
Harris 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.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harris.
Hunt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
Harris tries to clinch but Hunt moves away
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt connects with a jab.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Harris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harris cracks Hunt with an open hand slap.
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harris's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Harris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harris has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harris to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Hunt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Harris throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt sets himself, and Harris steps forward looking for the clinch! Hunt avoids it this time.
Hunt throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt stuns Harris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Harris checks a leg kick nicely.
Harris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Harris's body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harris, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Harris. #BC2#
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Harris misses.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Hunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt cracks Harris with a good jab.
Hunt's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harris misses with a hook.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Harris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hunt stalls. #T3#
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt is stalling here.
Harris prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt tries to stall but Harris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Harris.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunt tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phol Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Hunt connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Harris cracks Hunt with a good jab.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt throws a hook but Harris blocks it.
Harris throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Harris let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Harris misses with a right hand
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt lands with a hook. Harris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Hunt dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Harris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harris is able to avoid easily.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt clobbers Harris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt lands a jab to Harris's midsection.#T1#
Hunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harris.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Hunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harris wants to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch position.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raven Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Harris blocks a leg kick.
Harris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
A little jabbing left from Harris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot by Hunt.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harris's head.
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Harris checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harris slips under a jab.#T3#
A big left from Harris misses.
Harris takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Harris scores with a hook.
Harris moves out of range of the strikes.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Harris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phol Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Hunt closes the distance and pushes Harris back into the cage.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harris tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Harris up against the cage.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hunt up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hunt.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Phol Hunt!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Phol Hunt!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Phol Hunt!

Phol Hunt wins by unanimous decision!

Event: HFC 59: Harris vs Bond
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Ro slips the punch.
Ro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Ro misses.
Hunt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ro misses with a straight right.
Ro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt swings for the body but Ro moves out of range.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ro. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt takes a swing at Ro's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Ro scores with a jab.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ro throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ro slips under a jab from Hunt.
Ro misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Ro.
Ro misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Ro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ro needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.
Hunt misses with a body punch
and Ro counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Ro.
Ro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ro blocks an uppercut.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt lands a left hand. #T2#
Ro scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt tries to work over Ro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Ro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ro throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Ro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt wants to clinch.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Ro pushes him off.
Ro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ro throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.#CL2#
Hunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Hunt is struggling to control the position.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt slows down the pace here.
Hunt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ro up against the cage.
Ro is trying to push Hunt away but Hunt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Ro's head.
Hunt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Ro. #T4#
Hunt stalling in the clinch.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Ro controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunt as Ro tries to tie him up.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ro's elbow.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Ro controls his hands.
Hunt pushes Ro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Hunt.
Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Ro pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunt lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Hunt dominated that round.
That's time! Ro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hunt digs a good body shot into Ro's ribs.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ro scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunt should have avoided that one.
Ro throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunt swings for the body but Ro moves out of range.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ro.
Hunt throws the left hand but Ro avoids the punch easily.
Hunt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ro rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ro moves away from the strike by Hunt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ro catches Hunt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ro. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Hunt has Ro up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ro blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt controlling the action here for a moment.
Hunt has Ro pushed against the cage.
Ro scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hunt tries to work over Ro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ro tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Ro wants to break free but Hunt has control. #T2#
Ro trying to control the position but instead, Hunt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ro into the cage.
Ro struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Ro.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hunt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hunt - that landed with a thud.
Hunt lands a shot to the body.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ro prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Phol Hunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hunt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Hunt. #ROC2#Ro is rocked!
Ro blocks an uppercut.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ro backwards.
Oh Ro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hunt controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Hunt's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Ro seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ro swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hunt pushes Ro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Ro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hunt up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Ro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Ro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hunt tried to score with a low kick but Ro checks it.
Ro throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Ro scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunt should have avoided that one.
Ro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Ro moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt lands a head shot.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Ro moved out of range.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt with a nice cross.
Hunt misses with a hook. Ro ducked under it nicely.
Hunt lands a jab.#T1#
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ro.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Ro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Ro counters with a left to the body.
Hunt lands a right hook to the body.
Hunt motions for Ro to come forward. Hunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ro throws a body shot but no joy.
Ro slips a straight right by Hunt.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Ro.
Ro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Hunt takes a swing at Ro's ribcage but misses.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ro was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt lands a head shot.
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ro counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ro manages to avoid it.
Ro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Ro avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a double jab
and Ro counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt drops his hands momentarily and Ro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
An attempted straight right counter from Ro misses the target.
A jab from Ro misses.
Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top.#T3#
Hunt moves away from the strike by Ro.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Ro is out of range.
Ro throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Ro throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hunt tries to clinch
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ro is looking for a counter combo.
Ro with a jab.
A shot to the body from Ro misses
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ro loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Phol Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Ro looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.#T4#
Hunt lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ro loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Pate Ro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Hunt.
Hunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Ro.
Ro ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Ro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt wants to counter with a clinch but Ro pushes him away.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt cracks Ro with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ro tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hunt pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ro is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Hunt!

Event: HFC 51: Hunt vs Benandonner
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Benandonner ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt takes one on the button.
Benandonner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benandonner throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benandonner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Benandonner's shoulder, as Benandonner tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Hunt's head coaches at RÃ¤kÃ¤lÃ¤ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benandonner moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Benandonner throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Benandonner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benandonner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benandonner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benandonner looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
letting Benandonner counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Hunt with a hook.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Benandonner blocks the low kick.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Benandonner.
Benandonner lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benandonner misses with a body shot
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Benandonner slips under a jab from Hunt.
Despite the aggression on Benandonner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Benandonner throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Benandonner avoids them all with ease.
Hunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Benandonner scores with a punch to the head.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Benandonner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benandonner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hunt with a body shot.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Benandonner slips a straight right by Hunt.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt misses with a hook. Benandonner ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Benandonner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benandonner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benandonner.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benandonner.
Benandonner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benandonner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Hunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Benandonner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benandonner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a punch to the head.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benandonner.
Hunt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, jab by Hunt - just one landing.
Benandonner slips a straight right by Hunt.
Benandonner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Benandonner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Benandonner scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Benandonner walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
Hunt slips a jab from Benandonner.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benandonner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Benandonner.
Benandonner connects with a body shot.
Hunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benandonner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws a hook but Benandonner avoids it easily.
Benandonner throws a shot to the body.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hunt misses with a left hand
letting Benandonner counter with a right hand.
Benandonner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benandonner slips under a jab from Hunt.
Benandonner lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benandonner. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Benandonner misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Hunt tries to sprawl but Benandonner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Benandonner trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away.
Hunt controlling the position for now.#ES#
Hunt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt takes a swing at Benandonner's ribcage but misses.
Benandonner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt throws a jab when Benandonner was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benandonner! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benandonner. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt leaves Benandonner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benandonner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Phol Hunt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Benandonner counters with a left to the body.
Benandonner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hunt rather than just go for the knockout.
Benandonner staying out of range there.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Benandonner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheers as Hunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benandonner doesn't seem phased though.
Benandonner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A right-left combo lands from Hunt.
Benandonner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
Benandonner throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Benandonner looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Benandonner lands with an overhand left.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benandonner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Benandonner ducks down to avoid it.
Benandonner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hunt swinging wildly here.
Benandonner throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benandonner slips a jab from Hunt.#T1#
Benandonner just misses with a punch to the body.
Benandonner misses with a body shot.
Hunt connects with a jab.
Benandonner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Benandonner misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benandonner.
Benandonner takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Benandonner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt throws a hook but Benandonner blocks it.
Benandonner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benandonner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benandonner throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt takes one on the button.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Benandonner had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benandonner.
Hunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Benandonner moved out of range.
Benandonner avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benandonner takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Benandonner scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Benandonner throws out a powerful jab.
Benandonner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Benandonner throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Benandonner counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt looks up at the clock. Bad move! Benandonner lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hunt. Benandonner pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giant Benandonner!
Our winner, Giant Benandonner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HFC 41: Makani vs Chai
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Marley moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Marley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hunt with a body shot.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Marley counters with a left to the body.
Hunt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Marley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Marley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hunt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hunt duly obliges.
Marley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hunt misses with a body shot
and Marley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marley circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marley tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt misses with a body shot
and Marley counters with a low kick, right behind Hunt 's knee.
Marley throws a shot to the body.
Marley avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Marley counters with a good, hard body kick but Hunt shrugs it off.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marley.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marley manages to avoid it.
Marley throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marley thows a body kick. Hunt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hunt will feel that in the morning.
Marley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunt in his tracks. #KD2#
Marley feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hunt sprawling to the canvas! Hunt rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Marley finish him?! #CUT2#It looks like Phol Hunt has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt throws a combination that misses
and Marley counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunt circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Marley. Hunt falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Marley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
An out of breath Ezekiel Marley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 34: Justice vs Smith 2
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
A punch combination from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses. #CL#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea closes the distance and pushes Hunt back into the cage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt pushes O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hunt just leaning against O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea, taking a breather.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to stall but Hunt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunt presses O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea. #BC2#
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt misses with a hook. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea ducked under it nicely.
Hunt scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has been cut.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea works over Hunt's head and body with a nice combination.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a poor cross that misses
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Hunt misses. #CL#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hunt is keeping busy.#T2#
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Hunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fails to land.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea blocking some punches. #BC2#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hunt will feel that in the morning.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to land a body kick
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Hunt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks to land a body kick but Hunt moved away.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt defending well as O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt throws out a counter right but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it with no problem.
Hunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt throws a series of punches but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids them all with ease.
Hunt misses with a hook. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea ducked under it nicely.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt connects with the punch.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moved out of range.#T4#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to clinch up.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt misses with a hook. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea ducked under it nicely.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt misses with a hook
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea ducks down to avoid it.
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Hunt tests O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hunt gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Hunt!

Event: HFC 25: Wood vs Andarys
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Broxtino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Broxtino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Hunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Broxtino doesn't seem phased though.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Broxtino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broxtino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt lands a head shot.
Broxtino tries to clinch up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hunt pushes Broxtino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Broxtino struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hunt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Broxtino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunt or not. #BC#
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Broxtino.#T1#
Hunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt throws a jab when Broxtino was well out of range.
Broxtino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Broxtino tries to counter with a clinch but Hunt shakes him off and moves away.
Hunt looks to land a combination but Broxtino avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Broxtino.#KD#
Hunt lands a left and a right that send Broxtino crashing to the mat, dazed. Hunt thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Broxtino is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunt lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Broxtino up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Hunt from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Broxtino's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

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

Event: CFC 503
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson tries to clinch
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Hunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Hunt counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Jackson closes the distance but Hunt moves to the side
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hunt counters with a crisp right that sends Jackson to the canvas! Hunt follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Hunt!

Event: IMMAC: Testing 2
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Ukkola defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Ukkola misses.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Ukkola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily.
Ukkola moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Ukkola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
An attempted straight right counter from Ukkola misses the target.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Ukkola is out of range.
Ukkola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ukkola cracks Hunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ukkola works the jab nicely.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Ukkola throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ukkola.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Ukkola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ukkola 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 10:9
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 10:9
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Ukkola!

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