Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 59:Inhanamoto vs Mferi
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Da Silva Barbosa throws a right and a left that Mkenn avoids nicely.
Mkenn looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mkenn dodges the punch combination from Da Silva Barbosa.
Mkenn throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Da Silva Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Da Silva Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a series of punches but Mkenn moves out of range.
Mkenn attempts a counter takedown but Da Silva Barbosa avoids it well and moves away.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Mkenn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with the combination. #CL#
Mkenn rushes Da Silva Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Mkenn is controlling him.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Mkenn has double underhooks.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to break free but Mkenn pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Mkenn prevents Da Silva Barbosa from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Mkenn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Da Silva Barbosa uses from the top position. #SU2#
Mkenn is working an open guard so Da Silva Barbosa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mkenn throws a hook but Da Silva Barbosa blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Mkenn.
Mkenn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a series of punches but Mkenn avoids them all with ease.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
Mkenn attempts a counter takedown but Da Silva Barbosa avoids it well and moves away.
Mkenn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Silva Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Silva Barbosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mkenn. #CL#
Mkenn closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Mkenn.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to push Mkenn away but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mkenn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Da Silva Barbosa's efforts to push away.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to break the clinch but Mkenn is controlling the position.
Mkenn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to force a seperation but Mkenn has the dominant position.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mkenn keeps control of Da Silva Barbosa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Come on Mkenn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3##BC#
Mkenn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a double jab.
Mkenn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mkenn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Da Silva Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mkenn.
We've been informed that Da Silva Barbosa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with the combination.
Da Silva Barbosa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mkenn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Da Silva Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mkenn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mkenn. #T4#
Mkenn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Da Silva Barbosa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to break the clinch but Mkenn is controlling the position.
Da Silva Barbosa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Da Silva Barbosa takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's cut even more.#TD#
Mkenn jumps guard and drags Da Silva Barbosa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Da Silva Barbosa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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 Justin Mkenn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A punch combination from Da Silva Barbosa misses. #CL#
Mkenn clinches up with Da Silva Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Mkenn is controlling him.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break free.
Da Silva Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mkenn has Da Silva Barbosa pressed against the cage, preventing Da Silva Barbosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Mkenn decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Da Silva Barbosa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Da Silva Barbosa scores with a three punch combo! #CL#
Da Silva Barbosa gets tackled into the cage by Mkenn. Mkenn maintains the clinch.
Mkenn prevents Da Silva Barbosa from breaking the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Mkenn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Da Silva Barbosa's efforts to push away.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mkenn lands an elbow just above Da Silva Barbosa 's eye.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break free.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Da Silva Barbosa takes an elbow to the temple.
Mkenn goes for a takedown attempt but Da Silva Barbosa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A solid body kick from Mkenn.
The fighters circle momentarily. Da Silva Barbosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Da Silva Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Mkenn.
We've been told by Mkenn's head coaches at Deathsquad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Da Silva Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Mkenn moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva Barbosa misses the target.
Mkenn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Mkenn.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a right hand that Mkenn ducks under and follows up with a left that Mkenn also avoids with ease.
Mkenn slips under a jab.
Da Silva Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Mkenn.
Da Silva Barbosa scores with a one two! Mkenn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Da Silva Barbosa does no damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Mkenn rushes Da Silva Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Mkenn leaning against his opponent.
Da Silva Barbosa working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Da Silva Barbosa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Da Silva Barbosa has had enough of the clinch but Mkenn keeps him there for the moment.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Mkenn won't allow it.
Mkenn lands an elbow that stopped Da Silva Barbosa in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#The cut above Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#TD#
Mkenn pulls guard successfully.
Mkenn wants to sweep here but Da Silva Barbosa controlling him for the moment.
Mkenn looking to control. #T4#
Mkenn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Da Silva Barbosa is controlling him.
Mkenn working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Da Silva Barbosa stands and steps away. Mkenn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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 Justin Mkenn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Da Silva Barbosa swinging wildly here. #CL#
Mkenn rushes Da Silva Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Da Silva Barbosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mkenn prevents Da Silva Barbosa from breaking the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Da Silva Barbosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mkenn keeps control of Da Silva Barbosa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mkenn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Da Silva Barbosa's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mkenn has Da Silva Barbosa pressed against the cage, preventing Da Silva Barbosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to push Mkenn away but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to break free but Mkenn pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice elbow from Mkenn.
Da Silva Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Da Silva Barbosa can't break the clinch.
Justin Mkenn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mkenn has Da Silva Barbosa pressed against the cage, preventing Da Silva Barbosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to break free but Mkenn pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Mkenn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mkenn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Da Silva Barbosa.#T2#
Da Silva Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mkenn throws a series of punches but Da Silva Barbosa avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Mkenn drives through and clinches with Da Silva Barbosa against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to break the clinch but Mkenn is controlling the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to circle away but Mkenn has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Mkenn pulls guard successfully. #SU2#
Da Silva Barbosa stands and steps away. Mkenn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Da Silva Barbosa.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mkenn.
Mkenn tests Da Silva Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Justin Mkenn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mkenn scores with the left hand. Da Silva Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Mkenn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mkenn misses with a head kick.
Mkenn throws a nice looking combination but Da Silva Barbosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mkenn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mkenn tries to counter with a takedown but Da Silva Barbosa is quick to defend against it.
Da Silva Barbosa scores with a one two! Mkenn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mkenn misses with the combination.
Mkenn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Silva Barbosa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Da Silva Barbosa does no damage. #T4#
Mkenn throws a head kick that Da Silva Barbosa semi-blocks.
Da Silva Barbosa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Mkenn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Da Silva Barbosa's guard.

Da Silva Barbosa has his feet on Mkenn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Da Silva Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Mkenn with a nice calf kick.
Mkenn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva Barbosa.#CL#
Mkenn has Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Mkenn jumps guard and drags Da Silva Barbosa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Da Silva Barbosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Silva Barbosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Mkenn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mkenn, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Justin Mkenn!
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry God, your son is failed to became a fighter'.

Event: HFC 51:Taranin vs Caceres 2
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Markov sizes up Mkenn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Justin Mkenn has been cut.
Mkenn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mkenn looks to clinch
and Markov counters with a right hand to the body.
Mkenn looks winded!
Markov lands with an uppercut that bounces Mkenn off the cage and back into range.#KD#
Markov cracks Mkenn with an uppercut from hell and Mkenn crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Markov's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#Mkenn is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mkenn is still in real trouble! Can Markov finish him?
Markov continues to stall.
Markov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Markov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mkenn seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Markov.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mkenn slips a jab from Markov.#KD#
Markov cracks Mkenn with a big right hand and Mkenn goes down!
Markov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Markov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mkenn leaves his chin hanging out and Markov seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mkenn crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexey Markov!
Alexey Markov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: HFC 47:Raynard vs Spong
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Mkenn lands an overhand right.
Manau avoids the head kick by Mkenn.
Manau misses with a jab, cross combination. #KD2#
Manau lands a left and a right that send Mkenn crashing to the mat, dazed. Manau thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Justin Mkenn has been cut.
Manau misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Manau does no damage.
Mkenn feinted with a counter takedown.
Manau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mkenn.
Mkenn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Manau throws a hook but Mkenn blocks it.
Mkenn tries to counter with a takedown but Manau is quick to defend against it.
Mkenn tries to clinch up but Manau circles away and keeps his distance.
Mkenn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manau.
Manau throws a right and a left that Mkenn avoids nicely.
Manau misses with a two punch combination.
Manau throws a nice looking combination but Mkenn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been told by Mkenn's head coaches at Deathsquad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manau misses the jab.
Good exchange - Mkenn coming out on top.
Mkenn moves out of range of the strikes.
Manau misses with a straight right.
Mkenn scores with a one two! Manau had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Manau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manau takes a swing at Mkenn's ribcage but misses.
Manau looks to land a right hand but Mkenn moved out of range.
Manau misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Manau throws a right hand that Mkenn ducks under and follows up with a left that Mkenn also avoids with ease.
Mkenn attempts a counter takedown but Manau avoids it well and moves away.
Manau blocks a head kick by Mkenn.
Manau throws a hook but Mkenn blocks it.
Manau misses with a wild body shot.
Manau misses with a few strikes there.
Mkenn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manau is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mkenn.#CUT#It looks like Sherman Manau has been cut.#CL#
Mkenn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mkenn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manau's efforts to push away.
Manau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Manau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Manau with a hook.
Manau misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manau throws a lazy right hand but Mkenn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manau is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Manau misses the jab.
Manau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Manau misses.
Manau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mkenn.
Manau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mkenn doesn't manage to clinch there - Manau circles away.
A big left from Manau misses.
Manau avoids the head kick by Mkenn.
Mkenn is breathing heavily.
Manau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mkenn closes the distance but Manau moves to the side
and Manau counters with a straight right hand.
Mkenn slips a jab and a cross from Manau.
Manau tries to bum rush Mkenn with a series of wild strikes but Mkenn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mkenn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Manau sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Manau, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Mkenn needs to keep his hands up - Manau had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Mkenn is rocked!
Manau misses with a straight right.
Mkenn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Manau sprawls and moves away.
Mkenn throws a series of strikes that have Manau backpedaling.
Manau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mkenn.
Mkenn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Manau misses with a wild combination.
Mkenn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manau.
Mkenn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Manau takes a step back to recover.
Mkenn slips under a jab from Manau.
Mkenn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manau misses with a few strikes there.
Mkenn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mkenn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mkenn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manau.
Manau throws a right hand that Mkenn ducks under and follows up with a left that Mkenn also avoids with ease.
Manau throws the left hand but Mkenn avoids the punch easily.
Mkenn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
A jab from Manau misses.
Manau looks to throw the jab but Mkenn is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Manau.
Mkenn tries to counter with a takedown but Manau is quick to defend against it.
Mkenn tries to bum rush Manau with a series of wild strikes but Manau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manau misses with a few strikes there.
Mkenn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mkenn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Manau's head.
Mkenn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manau.
Mkenn scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Manau.
Manau swings for the body but Mkenn moves out of range.
Mkenn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manau scores with a one two! Mkenn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sherman Manau dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mkenn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manau.
Mkenn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Manau. Those never looked like landing.
Manau misses with a looping right.
Mkenn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Manau.
Mkenn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Manau 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.
Mkenn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manau. #CL#
Mkenn pushes Manau up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Manau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mkenn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Manau will feel that in the morning.
Manau lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#Justin Mkenn's cut is getting worse.
Sherman Manau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mkenn throws a series of punches but Manau avoids them all with ease.
Mkenn misses with a two punch 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!
Manau misses with a straight left. #T1#
Mkenn moves in looking to clinch but Manau pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manau! But no joy.
Mkenn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manau.
Manau on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mkenn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manau moves away.
Manau misses with a straight left.
Mkenn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manau circles away quickly and effectively.
Manau misses with the combination. #CL#
Mkenn has closed the distance and engaged Manau in a clinch. #BC2#
Manau manages to break the clinch.
Manau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manau throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Manau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Manau. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Manau misses. #T2#
Mkenn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Justin Mkenn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mkenn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mkenn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manau takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mkenn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manau swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Mkenn darts in and clinches Manau up against the cage.
Manau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Manau fails to land.
Manau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manau is looking to break free of the clinch but Mkenn has double underhooks. #T3#
Mkenn gets through Manau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manau wants to get back to striking at distance but Mkenn won't allow it.
Mkenn prevents Manau from breaking the clinch.
Mkenn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Manau wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Manau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manau throws a jab when Mkenn was well out of range.
Mkenn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manau.
Mkenn tries to counter with a takedown but Manau is quick to defend against it.
Manau 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.
No joy there for Manau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manau just misses with a punch to the body.
Manau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mkenn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Mkenn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manau throws a hook but Mkenn avoids it easily.
Manau throws out a loose jab but Mkenn uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Mkenn has closed the distance and engaged Manau in a clinch.
Manau is trying to force a seperation but Mkenn has the dominant position.
Manau is trying to push Mkenn away but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Manau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mkenn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Manau is trying to break the clinch but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage.
Mkenn has Manau pressed against the cage, preventing Manau from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Manau is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sherman Manau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Manau looks to throw the jab but Mkenn is out of range.
Mkenn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mkenn.
Mkenn wants to clinch up but Manau keeps it at a distance.
Manau throws a hook but Mkenn avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Mkenn. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Mkenn moves into the clinch successfully.
Mkenn looking to slow down the pace here.
Manau can't break the clinch.
Mkenn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manau backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manau tries to break the clinch but Mkenn is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mkenn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Manau's defenses. #BC2#
Manau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Manau finds it's way through Mkenn's defenses. #T1#
Manau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mkenn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manau backs up against the cage.
Mkenn moves in looking to clinch but Manau pushes him off.
Mkenn wants to clinch up but Manau keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manau! But no joy.
Manau throws a nice looking combination but Mkenn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mkenn slips a straight right by Manau.
Mkenn slips a jab from Manau.
Manau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mkenn doesn't seem bothered though.
Sloppy strikes from Manau. Those never looked like landing.
Manau misses with a looping right.
Donk. Manau catches Mkenn right on the button with a cross.
Mkenn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mkenn slips a straight right by Manau.
Manau slips a jab and a cross from Mkenn.
It seemed like Manau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Manau finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mkenn. Manau does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Manau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mkenn moves away.
Manau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manau throws a right and a left that Mkenn avoids nicely.
Mkenn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Manau sprawls and moves away.
Manau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mkenn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manau.
Manau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mkenn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manau.
Manau throws a series of punches but Mkenn avoids them all with ease.
Mkenn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mkenn dodges the punch combination from Manau.
No joy there for Manau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mkenn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manau tries to circle away but Mkenn has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Manau wants to break free but Mkenn has control.
Mkenn prevents Manau from breaking the clinch.
Manau tries to break the clinch but Mkenn is controlling the position.
Manau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mkenn lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Manau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manau throws a body shot but no joy.
A right-left combo lands from Mkenn.
Manau looks to throw the jab but Mkenn is out of range.
Mkenn lands a head kick. Manau smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Manau connects with a nice looking jab.
Mkenn tries to clinch there but Manau circles away.
Mkenn ducks right into an uppercut from Manau. #T4#
Mkenn throws a body shot but no joy.
Manau throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manau misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Manau lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mkenn doesn't seem phased though.
Manau looks to land a combination but Mkenn avoids it well.
Mkenn moves away from the strike by Manau. #CL#
Mkenn drives through and clinches with Manau against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Manau wants to break free but Mkenn has control. #BC2#
Manau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mkenn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Justin Mkenn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sherman Manau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Manau throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sherman Manau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manau 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sherman Manau!
After the fight, Sherman Manau 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: HFC 43:Caceres vs Thompson
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Reserves darts in and clinches Mkenn up against the cage.
Reserves wants to get back to striking at distance but Mkenn won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Mkenn - that landed with a thud.
Reserves stalling against the cage.
Reserves wants to take the fight to the mat but Mkenn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reserves blocks the elbow strike.
Reserves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reserves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mkenn.
Reserves is working for takedown but Mkenn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Justin Mkenn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Reserves.
Reserves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mkenn just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Mkenn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reserves's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Android Reserves has been cut.
Reserves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mkenn to keep the fight standing.
Reserves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mkenn pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Mkenn has Reserves up against the cage in a clinch.
Mkenn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reserves up against the cage.
Mkenn tries to land knees in the clinch but Reserves avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Reserves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mkenn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reserves jumps guard but Mkenn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reserves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mkenn is pressed up against the cage. Reserves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mkenn down to the mat. Mkenn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mkenn slaps away a takedown attempt from Reserves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been told by Mkenn's head coaches at Deathsquad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice body punch from Mkenn. #CL2#
Reserves has closed the distance and engaged Mkenn in a clinch. #T3#
Mkenn stops a takedown attempt from Reserves.
Reserves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Mkenn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mkenn slips under a jab.
Mkenn stuffs the takedown.
Mkenn lands with a kick to the temple. Reserves shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Reserves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reserves blocks the elbow strike.
Reserves can't break the clinch.
Mkenn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mkenn keeps control of Reserves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Reserves is trying to maintain a safe position but Mkenn gets an underhook and turns Reserves into the cage.
Reserves looking to stall.
Reserves is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Mkenn has denied him.
Reserves is looking to take this one to the mat.
Reserves is trying to pull guard but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Reserves breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mkenn instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mkenn lands an elbow that stopped Reserves in his tracks for a moment.
Reserves is looking for a takedown.
Reserves tries to score a body lock takedown but Mkenn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Mkenn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Android Reserves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mkenn lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Reserves pushes Mkenn up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been informed that Reserves has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Reserves ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Reserves no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Reserves looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Reserves is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mkenn throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Reserves's body to avoid the submission. Reserves has instead reached around Mkenn's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Reserves arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Android Reserves!
During a confident post fight interview, Android Reserves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC Fight Night 6
Date: Feb 07, 2023

#R1#
Beukes shoots in and drives through. Mkenn sprawls well.
Mkenn wants to clinch up but Beukes keeps it at a distance.
Mkenn tries to bum rush Beukes with a series of wild strikes but Beukes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beukes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mkenn pinned against the cage. Mkenn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mkenn! #CUT2#It looks like Witse Beukes has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mkenn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beukes's hands.
Nice uppercut lands for Mkenn. That snapped Beukes's head back.
Mkenn lands with a slapping head kick.
Justin Mkenn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mkenn connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Witse Beukes's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Mkenn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mkenn misses with a series of wild punches.
Beukes dives in and grabs Mkenn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mkenn pushes down on Beukes's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Witse Beukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Mkenn.
Beukes feinted with a counter takedown.
Mkenn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mkenn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #KD2#
Mkenn lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Beukes sprawling to the canvas. Mkenn follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Beukes hang on? #CUT2#Witse Beukes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Beukes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mkenn pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Beukes is looking to escape.#SUB#
Beukes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Beukes actively working from the bottom here.
Beukes is breathing heavily.
Beukes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beukes.#SUB#
Beukes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mkenn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mkenn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beukes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mkenn has managed to get both his arms back between Beukes's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Beukes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mkenn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Beukes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mkenn is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Beukes looking for a guillotine here but Mkenn defends easily.
Mkenn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beukes is proving hard to escape from.
Mkenn trying to control but Beukes is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Beukes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mkenn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Beukes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #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.#SUB#
Beukes looking for a guillotine here but Mkenn defends easily.
Mkenn wanted to stand there but Beukes had control of the position. #SUB#
Beukes looking for a guillotine here but Mkenn defends easily. #SUB#
Beukes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mkenn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Mkenn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Witse Beukes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mkenn lands with a kick to the temple. Beukes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
No luck for Beukes with that takedown attempt.
Beukes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mkenn moves to clinch but Beukes breaks away #TD#
and Beukes counters with a single leg into guard. Mkenn didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukes lands a couple of digs.
Beukes scoring with some ground and pound.
Beukes distracts Mkenn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Witse Beukes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Beukes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beukes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beukes lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Beukes forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beukes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Beukes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mkenn defends it well.
Beukes lands strikes from half guard.
Beukes prevents Mkenn from improving his position.
Beukes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Beukes lands strikes from half guard.#SU#
Beukes stands up and beckons Mkenn to join him on the feet.
Mkenn wants to clinch up but Beukes keeps it at a distance.
Beukes tries to counter by clinching up but Mkenn breaks away and moves out of range.
Justin Mkenn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mkenn connects with a body shot.
Mkenn scores with a sloppy right hand. Beukes should have avoided that one. #TD#
Beukes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mkenn to the mat! Mkenn manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Beukes wants to pass the guard but Mkenn is keeping the position.#SUB#
Beukes drops back looking for a leg! Mkenn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mkenn manages to kick Beukes off! Beukes jumps back into Mkenn's guard.
Beukes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Mkenn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beukes throws a big elbow that misses.
Beukes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beukes wants to pass the guard but Mkenn is keeping the position.
Mkenn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mkenn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beukes.
Beukes throwing strikes from guard but Mkenn blocks nicely.
Beukes chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beukes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Beukes wants to pass the guard but Mkenn is keeping the position.
Mkenn is trying to control the position but Beukes postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Beukes drops back looking for a leg! Mkenn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mkenn manages to kick Beukes off! Beukes jumps back into Mkenn's guard.
Beukes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Beukes with a nice head shot there.
Beukes postures up in Mkenn's guard and throws a big left but Mkenn blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beukes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beukes 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.
Beukes wants to pass the guard but Mkenn is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mkenn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beukes feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Witse Beukes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Witse Beukes's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mkenn scores with a nice right hand.
Mkenn lands a high kick!
Mkenn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beukes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mkenn tries to clinch up but Beukes circles away and keeps his distance.
Beukes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mkenn.
Mkenn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mkenn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#Jeez, Witse Beukes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mkenn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mkenn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Beukes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beukes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mkenn manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mkenn misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Beukes counters with a single leg into guard. Mkenn didn't expect that.
Beukes stands and throws Mkenn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beukes working the ground and pound.#T1#
Beukes lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Beukes in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mkenn is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Witse Beukes!

Event: Yoi Otoshi O !!22-23!!
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Mkenn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Mkenn moves away and avoids it.
Mkenn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barnes sprawls and moves away.
Mkenn tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Mkenn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Mkenn.
Mkenn lands a head kick! #CUT#It looks like Bucky Barnes has been cut.
Mkenn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Mkenn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Mkenn is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Barnes like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Barnes from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Mkenn!

Event: 2022 Yakubarai
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Mkenn tries a head kick but it misses.
Mkenn moves out of range as El Monstro strikes.
El Monstro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mkenn tries to clinch there but El Monstro circles away.
El Monstro throws a jab when Mkenn was well out of range.
Mkenn moves in looking to clinch but El Monstro pushes him off.
El Monstro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mkenn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. El Monstro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Justin Mkenn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Monstro throws a lazy right hand but Mkenn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from El Monstro misses.
A head kick misses from Mkenn.
Mkenn tries to clinch there but El Monstro circles away.
Mkenn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
El Monstro replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mkenn blocks it well.
El Monstro misses with a body kick.
El Monstro throws a hook to the side of Mkenn's head but Mkenn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mkenn moves in looking to clinch but El Monstro pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Monstro misses with a double jab.
Mkenn tries to clinch up.
Mkenn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mkenn tries to close the distance and clinch but El Monstro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mkenn doesn't manage to clinch there - El Monstro circles away.
Mkenn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mkenn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
El Monstro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Mkenn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mkenn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but El Monstro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mkenn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mkenn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Monstro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
El Monstro thows a left - swing and a miss!
El Monstro misses with a head kick.
El Monstro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mkenn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mkenn tries to clinch there but El Monstro circles away.
Mkenn tries to clinch up but El Monstro circles away and keeps his distance.
El Monstro misses with a looping left.
El Monstro swats away the attempt to clinch by Mkenn.
Mkenn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mkenn moves out of range as El Monstro strikes.
El Monstro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
El Monstro is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
A head kick misses from El Monstro.
El Monstro swats away the attempt to clinch by Mkenn.
El Monstro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mkenn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mkenn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. El Monstro eats them both and turns towards Mkenn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mkenn feints a jab promting El Monstro to slip. Mkenn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. El Monstro slips again and ducks right into an 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!
Mkenn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mkenn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as El Monstro backs up against the cage.
El Monstro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mkenn fails to land with a series of punches.
El Monstro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mkenn is looking to clinch but El Monstro is avoiding it.
El Monstro swats away the attempt to clinch by Mkenn.
El Monstro blocks a head kick by Mkenn.
El Monstro circles away from the clinch attempt.
El Monstro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mkenn checks the leg kick.#T3#
Mkenn slips a jab from El Monstro.
Mkenn fails with an attempt to clinch.
El Monstro blocks a head kick by Mkenn.
El Monstro keeps the fight on the outside.
Mkenn looks to land a body kick but El Monstro moved away.
Mkenn slips under a jab.
Mkenn tries a head kick but it misses.
Mkenn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces El Monstro back to the cage. Mkenn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mkenn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mkenn fails in his attempt to clinch.
El Monstro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mkenn misses with a head kick.
Mkenn wants to clinch but El Monstro slips to the side
and El Monstro counters with a thumping low kick.
Mkenn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mkenn tries to clinch but El Monstro moves out of range.
Mkenn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mkenn throws a sloppy head kick and El Monstro moves out of range easily.
El Monstro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Monstro throws an overhand right that lands on Mkenn's shoulder, as Mkenn tries to avoid the shot.
Mkenn tries to clinch but El Monstro moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by El Monstro.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
El Monstro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
El Monstro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mkenn tries to clinch up but El Monstro circles away and keeps his distance.
Mkenn scores with the left hand. El Monstro knows he should have avoided that one.
El Monstro throws out a loose jab but Mkenn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mkenn tries to clinch up but El Monstro circles away and keeps his distance.
El Monstro 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.
Mkenn misses with a wild combination.
Mkenn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by El Monstro.
Mkenn is working the combinations to good effect here.
El Monstro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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 Justin Mkenn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mkenn slips a straight right by El Monstro.
Mkenn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mkenn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
El Monstro feints the counter takedown.
A head kick by Mkenn misses
and El Monstro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Monstro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from El Monstro 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.
Mkenn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mkenn fails to land with a series of punches.
Mkenn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Monstro.
El Monstro throws a series of punches but Mkenn avoids them all with ease.
Mkenn tries to clinch up.
Mkenn tries to clinch but El Monstro is having none of it.
El Monstro throws out a loose jab but Mkenn uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mkenn lands the left hand.
Mkenn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mkenn fails with an attempt to clinch.
El Monstro misses with a series of wild punches.
El Monstro swats away the attempt to clinch by Mkenn.#T1#
El Monstro misses with a low kick.
El Monstro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mkenn.
El Monstro misses with a head kick.
El Monstro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mkenn.
Justin Mkenn is winning the standup battle so far.
El Monstro is breathing heavily.
Mkenn tries to clinch but El Monstro is having none of it.
Mkenn tries to clinch up.
Mkenn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mkenn lands a two punch combo.
Mkenn looks to clinch
and El Monstro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Justin Mkenn has been cut.
Mkenn throws a half hearted mid kick.
El Monstro throws a hook but Mkenn avoids it easily.
El Monstro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Mkenn moves into the clinch.
Mkenn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
El Monstro is leaning against Mkenn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2##BC2#
El Monstro breaks from the clinch.
Mkenn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mkenn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mkenn blocks a head kick by El Monstro.
El Monstro keeps the fight on the outside.
Mkenn is looking to clinch but El Monstro is avoiding it.
El Monstro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Monstro tries to work over Mkenn's front leg with a kick but Mkenn checks it.
Mkenn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. El Monstro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
El Monstro misses with a wild combination.
Mkenn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by El Monstro.
Mkenn misses with a series of wild punches.
El Monstro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
El Monstro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
El Monstro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick misses from Mkenn.
Mkenn tries a head kick but it misses.
Mkenn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Monstro.
Mkenn fails in his attempt to clinch.
El Monstro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mkenn with a body shot.
El Monstro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mkenn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
El Monstro circles away from the clinch attempt.
El Monstro throws out a counter right but Mkenn avoids it with no problem.
Mkenn tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on El Monstro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
El Monstro throws a right hand that Mkenn ducks under and follows up with a left that Mkenn also avoids with ease.
Mkenn tries to close the distance and clinch but El Monstro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mkenn throws a combination. El Monstro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
El Monstro swats away the attempt to clinch by Mkenn.
El Monstro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
El Monstro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4#
Mkenn tries to clinch there but El Monstro circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Monstro. Mkenn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mkenn tries to clinch but El Monstro is having none of it.
El Monstro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Justin Mkenn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mkenn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
El Monstro throws a lazy right hand but Mkenn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mkenn tries to close the distance and clinch but El Monstro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mkenn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but El Monstro circles away quickly and effectively.
El Monstro feints the counter takedown.
Mkenn tries to close the distance and clinch up but El Monstro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mkenn tries to close the distance and clinch up but El Monstro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mkenn lands a two punch combo.
El Monstro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mkenn.
Mkenn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and El Monstro counters with a nice uppercut.
El Monstro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mkenn.
Danga de danga de dang - Mkenn scores with a four punch combination!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mkenn.
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 Justin Mkenn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin Mkenn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mkenn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
El Monstro throws a lazy right hand but Mkenn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mkenn is looking to clinch but El Monstro is avoiding it.
No joy there for El Monstro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
El Monstro circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left and a right from Mkenn both land. Nice combination.
Mkenn looks to land a body kick but El Monstro moved away.
Mkenn looks to land a combination. El Monstro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mkenn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mkenn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mkenn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and El Monstro counters with a stiff right hand.
El Monstro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mkenn tries to clinch up but El Monstro circles away and keeps his distance.
Mkenn digs a good body shot into El Monstro's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mkenn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
El Monstro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mkenn.
Mkenn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Mkenn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mkenn tries to clinch there but El Monstro circles away.
El Monstro loads up on a big right hand but Mkenn slips the punch.
Mkenn works over El Monstro's head and body with a nice combination.
Mkenn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mkenn slips a straight right by El Monstro.
Mkenn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mkenn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
El Monstro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mkenn checks a leg kick.
Mkenn tries to clinch
and El Monstro counters with a stiff right hand.
Mkenn lands a head kick!
El Monstro tries to land a leg kick but Mkenn saw it coming and moves away.
A punch combination from Mkenn misses.
El Monstro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mkenn throws a head kick but El Monstro moves out of range. #T2#
Mkenn works over El Monstro's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mkenn tries to clinch up but El Monstro circles away and keeps his distance.
Mkenn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Monstro.
Mkenn throws a push kick but El Monstro slaps the foot to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by El Monstro. That's going to slow Mkenn down.
El Monstro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mkenn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mkenn throws a head kick but El Monstro moves out of range.
Mkenn blocks a jab.
Mkenn is looking to clinch.
Mkenn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mkenn is looking to clinch but El Monstro is avoiding it.
Mkenn tries to clinch up.
El Monstro throws out a counter right but Mkenn avoids it with no problem.
Mkenn wants to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for El Monstro.#T3#
Mkenn tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Mkenn does no damage.
El Monstro misses with a wild combination.
Mkenn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mkenn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Monstro throws out the jab.
El Monstro 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#Justin Mkenn's cut is getting worse.
A slow jab from El Monstro misses its intended target.
Mkenn jabs El Monstro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mkenn tries to clinch up but El Monstro circles away and keeps his distance.
Mkenn misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El Monstro! But no joy.
Mkenn throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Mkenn digs a good body shot into El Monstro's ribs.
Mkenn tries to clinch up but El Monstro circles away and keeps his distance.
Mkenn is looking to wear down El Monstro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mkenn tries to clinch up.
El Monstro misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Mkenn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
El Monstro unleashes a big counter combination but Mkenn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Monstro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
El Monstro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
El Monstro swinging wildly here.
Mkenn moves in looking to clinch but El Monstro pushes him off.
It seemed like El Monstro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mkenn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Mkenn gets tackled into the cage by El Monstro. El Monstro maintains the clinch.
Mkenn trying to stall but El Monstro improves his position. #BC2#
El Monstro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tadeo El Monstro.
I think Mkenn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Justin Mkenn!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Justin Mkenn!

Justin Mkenn wins by majority decision!

Event: HFC Fight Night3
Date: Oct 19, 2022

#R1#
Valo works over Mkenn's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Justin Mkenn has been cut.
Mkenn throws a body kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Valo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Valo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mkenn swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Valo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Valo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Valo landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Valo throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
Valo gets to his feet - Mkenn follows without any prompting. #CL#
Mkenn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valo fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Valo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Mkenn tries to close the distance and clinch but Valo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Justin Mkenn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mkenn is looking to clinch but Valo is avoiding it.
Valo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Valo blocks a head kick by Mkenn.
Mkenn is looking to clinch.
Mkenn tries to clinch but Valo is having none of it.
Valo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mkenn defends well and Valo ends up having to push Mkenn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Justin Mkenn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ville Valo.
Mkenn doesn't manage to clinch there - Valo circles away.
Mkenn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mkenn blocks a head kick by Valo.
Mkenn tries to clinch but Valo is having none of it.
Mkenn tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Valo takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Valo. #T2#
Valo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mkenn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Valo.
Mkenn misses with the head strike.
Valo dodges an elbow strike from Mkenn.
Mkenn being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Valo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Mkenn. No joy for Valo on that attempt.
Mkenn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mkenn throws a head kick that half lands. #TD2#
Valo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mkenn won't allow Valo to pass to mount.
Valo looks winded!
Valo controlling the action here.
Mkenn pushes Valo off looking to stand but Valo dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
Valo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Valo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Valo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mkenn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mkenn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Valo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mkenn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Valo has cracked it and Mkenn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Valo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ville Valo!
A relieved looking Ville Valo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC Fight Night2
Date: Oct 06, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Borisov has Mkenn up against the cage in a clinch.
Mkenn throws an elbow that misses.
The referee calls for Mkenn to work. #BC2#
Borisov manages to break the clinch.
Mkenn throws a sloppy head kick and Borisov moves out of range easily.
Borisov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mkenn.
Mkenn keeps the fight on the outside.
Mkenn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Borisov drives through and clinches with Mkenn against the cage.
Borisov is struggling to control the position.
Borisov wants to take the fight to the mat but Mkenn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Borisov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mkenn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Borisov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Justin Mkenn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Borisov.
Borisov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mkenn to keep the fight standing.
Mkenn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Borisov breaks the clinch.
Borisov takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Borisov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Borisov tries for a takedown but Mkenn manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Borisov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Borisov pushes Mkenn up against the cage in a clinch.
Borisov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Borisov digs a right hand underneath Mkenn's ribcage. Mkenn let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Borisov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mkenn smiles and moves away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Borisov has eaten all the pies!#CL2#
Mkenn gets tackled into the cage by Borisov. Borisov maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Borisov pulls guard. #SUB2#
Borisov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mkenn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mkenn trying to control but Borisov is working from the bottom.
Borisov wants to sweep but no luck. #ES2#
Borisov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mkenn presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
Borisov jumps guard but Mkenn stands there with Borisov around his waist. Borisov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Borisov is trying to drag Mkenn to the mat but Mkenn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mkenn avoids a wild elbow strike from Borisov.
Mkenn prevents a body shot from Borisov.
Mkenn blocks an uppercut.
Mkenn has Borisov pressed against the cage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mkenn has Borisov pressed against the cage, preventing Borisov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Borisov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Borisov tries to pull guard but Mkenn holds him up against the cage and eventually Borisov drops back down to his feet.
Borisov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mkenn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borisov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mkenn walks away with a smile on his face. Borisov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Borisov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mkenn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mkenn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mkenn keeps the fight on the outside.
Mkenn misses with a head kick.
Borisov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Mkenn instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Borisov dominated that round.
That's time! Mkenn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Borisov is looking to clinch but Mkenn is avoiding it.
Mkenn avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Mkenn rushes Borisov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Borisov is trying to pull guard but Mkenn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mkenn tries to pull guard but Borisov holds him up against the cage and eventually Mkenn drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Borisov breaks the clinch.
Borisov tries to clinch up.
Mkenn slips a jab from Borisov.#CL2#
Borisov clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov is trying to pull guard but Mkenn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Mkenn. #CUT#It looks like Oleg Borisov has been cut.#TD2#
Borisov gets control of Mkenn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Borisov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Borisov is looking for a triangle but Mkenn pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Borisov pulls Mkenn in to control the position. #SUB2#
Borisov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Mkenn gets to his feet. Borisov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Borisov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Borisov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mkenn scores with a shoulder strike.
Borisov'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.
Borisov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Borisov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Mkenn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Borisov misses. #CL2#
Borisov has Mkenn up against the cage in a clinch.
Mkenn missing with knees to the body.
Borisov is trying to pull guard but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage.
Justin Mkenn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Borisov.
Borisov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mkenn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Borisov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Mkenn. #CL#
Mkenn takes the fight into the clinch.
Borisov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mkenn pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Borisov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mkenn pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Borisov instigates a clinch.
Borisov tries to break the clinch but Mkenn is controlling the position.
Borisov is trying to pull guard but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Borisov manages to break the clinch.
Mkenn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mkenn keeps the fight on the outside.
Mkenn lands a nice hook to Borisov's body. Borisov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mkenn tries to clinch up.
Mkenn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mkenn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mkenn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borisov doesn't manage to clinch there - Mkenn circles away. #CL2#
Borisov takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Borisov pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Borisov breaks the clinch.
Borisov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fight stays on the outside here - Borisov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Borisov rushes Mkenn and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mkenn is pressed up against the cage. Borisov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mkenn down to the mat. Mkenn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Borisov rushes Mkenn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Borisov looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Oleg Borisov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Oleg Borisov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Borisov moves into the clinch successfully.
Mkenn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mkenn tries to work over Borisov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Borisov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mkenn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Borisov blocks a head kick by Mkenn. #CL2#
Borisov moves into the clinch.
Borisov blocks the elbow strike.
Mkenn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Borisov is defending well for now.
Mkenn is trying to maintain a safe position but Borisov gets an underhook and turns Mkenn into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov is trying to drag Mkenn to the mat but Mkenn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mkenn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Justin Mkenn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Borisov.#T1#
Borisov takes an elbow to the temple.
Mkenn blocks an elbow strike from Borisov.
Borisov has had enough of the clinch but Mkenn keeps him there for the moment.
Mkenn is trying to pull guard but Borisov has him pressed against the cage.
Borisov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Borisov tries to pull guard but Mkenn won't allow it.
Oleg Borisov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Borisov is trying to pull guard but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Borisov fails to pull guard.
Mkenn stops a takedown attempt from Borisov.
Borisov missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Mkenn.
Mkenn lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Mkenn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mkenn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mkenn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Borisov tries to clinch there but Mkenn circles away.
Mkenn keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Mkenn. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Borisov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Mkenn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Justin Mkenn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borisov is looking to clinch.
Mkenn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Borisov closes the distance and pushes Mkenn back into the cage.
Mkenn lands an elbow just above Borisov 's eye.
Borisov wants a takedown but no success here.
Mkenn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mkenn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Borisov's defenses. #BC2#
Borisov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Borisov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Borisov clinches.
Borisov looking for a takedown. #T4##BC2#
Borisov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Borisov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Mkenn tries to keep at a distance but Borisov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Borisov tries to pull guard but Mkenn holds him up against the cage and eventually Borisov drops back down to his feet.
Borisov is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Borisov drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Borisov wants to stand up but Mkenn is controlling him.
Mkenn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Borisov on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borisov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Justin Mkenn.
I think Borisov 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Oleg Borisov!

Event: HFC 9: Magomedov vs Jacobowitz
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Mkenn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mkenn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bain lands the left hand.
Mkenn misses with a head kick.
Mkenn tries to clinch up but Bain circles away and keeps his distance.
Bain scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Justin Mkenn has been cut.
Bain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Bain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bain avoids the head kick by Mkenn.
Bain blocks a head kick by Mkenn. #KD#
Bain feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mkenn sprawling to the canvas! Mkenn rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bain finish him?! #ROC#Mkenn is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Bain misses.
Mkenn is still on wobbly legs! Can Bain finish him?
Bain throws a hook to the side of Mkenn's head but Mkenn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mkenn with the counter takedown but Bain avoids it easily.
Bain on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mkenn seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Bain misses.
Mkenn moves away from the strike by Bain.
Bain throws out a loose jab but Mkenn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mkenn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mkenn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bain.
Mkenn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mkenn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mkenn pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Bain looks to throw the jab but Mkenn is out of range.
Mkenn avoids the body shot from Bain.
Mkenn misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Bain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Bain misses.
Bain throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mkenn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bain throws a jab but it's blocked by Mkenn.
Bain takes a swing at Mkenn's ribcage but misses.
Bain swats away the attempt to clinch by Mkenn.
Mkenn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mkenn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bain looks to throw the jab but Mkenn is out of range.
Mkenn throws a sloppy head kick and Bain moves out of range easily.
It looked like Bain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bain throws the left hand but Mkenn avoids the punch easily.
Bain misses with a wild body shot.
Mkenn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mkenn tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Bain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mkenns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mkenn.
Bain scores with a hook to the body. Mkenn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mkenn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bain misses with a looping right.
Bain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bain throws the left hand but Mkenn avoids the punch easily.
Mkenn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bain connects with a body shot.
Mkenn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mkenn looks winded!
Bain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bain thuds his right hand into Mkenn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mkenn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bain loads up on a big right hand but Mkenn slips the punch.
Mkenn moves out of range of the strikes.
Mkenn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bain throws a hook but Mkenn blocks it.
Bain just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Bain connects with a body shot.
Mkenn misses with a body kick.
Bain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mkenn moves away.
Mkenn slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Bain.
Bain misses with a hook. Mkenn ducked under it nicely.
Bain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mkenn moves away.
Mkenn is looking to clinch.
Bain lands a nice shot that snaps Mkenn's head back.
Mkenn misses with a wild combination.
Bain lands a right hook to the body.
Mkenn staying out of range there.
Mkenn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bain takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mkenn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bain.
Mkenn wants to clinch up but Bain keeps it at a distance.
Bain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Bain throws a shot from downtown. Mkenn moves away and avoids it.
Mkenn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mkenn slips a straight right by Bain.
Mkenn slips under a jab from Bain.
Mkenn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bain throws an overhand right that lands on Mkenn's shoulder, as Mkenn tries to avoid the shot.
Mkenn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bain throws a shot from downtown. Mkenn moves away and avoids it.
Bain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mkenn.
Bain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Mkenn tries to counter it with a takedown but Bain pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bain moves out of range of the body kick.
Mkenn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bain.
Mkenn slips a jab from Bain.
Mkenn misses with a wild combination.
Mkenn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mkenn wants to clinch.
Bain avoids the head kick by Mkenn.
Bain misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brutus Bain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Mkenn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bain avoids the head kick by Mkenn.
Mkenn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bain.
Mkenn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Bain misses its target.
Bain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mkenn.
Mkenn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bain blocks the body kick.
Bain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bain throws a body punch but Mkenn moves out of range.
Bain throws a lazy right hand but Mkenn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mkenn.
A big right from Bain misses.
Mkenn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bain.
Mkenn is looking to clinch but Bain is avoiding it.
Mkenn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mkenn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from Bain misses.
Bain avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mkenn slips under a jab from Bain.
Mkenn tries to clinch up.
Mkenn tries to clinch there but Bain circles away.
Bain missing with a left hand there. Mkenn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
The fighters circling - Bain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bain misses with a looping right.
Bain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mkenn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mkenn is breathing heavily.
Mkenn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bain throws out the jab.
A jab from Bain misses.
Mkenn tries to land a front kick but Bain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mkenn is looking to clinch but Bain is avoiding it.
Brutus Bain is winning the standup battle so far.
Mkenn throws a head kick but Bain moves out of range.
Bain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mkenn.
Bain lands a lovely overhand right.
Mkenn avoids the body shot from Bain.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bain, as that shot connected.
Mkenn misses with a head kick.
Mkenn moves out of range of the strikes.
Mkenn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mkenn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mkenn slips under a jab from Bain.
Mkenn defending well as Bain loads up on a big left hand.
Justin Mkenn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mkenn manages to avoid it.
Mkenn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mkenn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mkenn looks to land a combination but Bain avoids it well.
Bain misses with a hook. Mkenn ducked under it nicely.
Mkenn moves away from the strike by Bain.
Mkenn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mkenn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mkenn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mkenn doesn't manage to clinch there - Bain circles away.
Bain throwing a counter right hand but Mkenn manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Bain.
Bain throws a big shot that misses.
Mkenn feints the counter takedown.
Mkenn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bain throws a hook but Mkenn blocks it.
Mkenn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mkenn wants to clinch up but Bain keeps it at a distance.
Bain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mkenn can do to turn this around?
Bain missing with a left hand there. Mkenn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bain throws a body shot but no joy.
Bain takes a swing at Mkenn's ribcage but misses.
Mkenn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mkenn ducks under a wild hook from Bain.
Mkenn feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bain. Mkenn does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Mkenn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bain throws a hook but Mkenn blocks it.
Mkenn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bain swings for the body but Mkenn moves out of range.
Bain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bain blocks a low kick nicely.
Mkenn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mkenn on the side of the head.
Bain misses the shot to the body.
Mkenn tries to clinch up but Bain circles away and keeps his distance.
Mkenn moves out of range of the strikes.
Mkenn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mkenn slips under a jab from Bain.
Bain throws out a loose jab but Mkenn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mkenn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mkenn throws a wild body kick that Bain sees coming a mile off.
Mkenn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mkenn looks to land a body kick but Bain moved away.
Mkenn moves out of range of the strikes.
Mkenn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mkenn. #T4#
Bain cracks Mkenn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bain throws out a loose jab but Mkenn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bain dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Bain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mkenn was well out of range. Poor timing from Bain.
Bain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bain misses with a body shot.
Mkenn tries to close the distance and clinch but Bain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bain throwing a counter right hand but Mkenn manages to avoid it.
Mkenn tries to clinch but Bain moves out of range.
Bain swats away the attempt to clinch by Mkenn.
Bain throws a looping overhand right but Mkenn ducks down to avoid it.
Mkenn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bain's head.
Bain avoids the head kick by Mkenn.
Bain throws a hook but Mkenn blocks it.
Mkenn tries to clinch but Bain moves out of range.
Mkenn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mkenn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brutus Bain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Mkenn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bain lands a glancing blow to the side of Mkenn's head.
Bain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mkenn moves in looking to clinch but Bain pushes him off.
Bain throws a hook to the side of Mkenn's head but Mkenn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mkenn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mkenn tries to clinch there but Bain circles away.
Bain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mkenn was well out of range. Poor timing from Bain.
Bain lands a nice hook to Mkenn's body. Mkenn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mkenn moves out of range as Bain strikes.
Bain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mkenn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mkenn.
Bain 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.
Mkenn throws a head kick that misses.
Bain thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mkenn throws a head kick that misses.
Bain misses with a body shot.
Bain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mkenn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bain takes a swing at Mkenn's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Mkenn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mkenn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Mkenn.
Mkenn tries a head kick but it misses.
Bain is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mkenn's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bain missing with a left hand there. Mkenn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bain misses with a straight left.
Mkenn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bain.
A big right from Bain misses.
Bain thuds a left hand into Mkenn's body.
Bain misses with a hook. Mkenn ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Bain misses.
Bain blocks a head kick by Mkenn.
Mkenn is looking to clinch but Bain is avoiding it.
Mkenn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bain throws a hook but Mkenn avoids it easily.
Mkenn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mkenn ducks under a wild hook from Bain.
Mkenn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bain throws out the jab.
Bain swats away the attempt to clinch by Mkenn.#T2#
Mkenn defending well as Bain loads up on a big left hand.
Bain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mkenn was well out of range. Poor timing from Bain.
Mkenn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bain.
Mkenn tries to clinch up but Bain circles away and keeps his distance.
Mkenn throws a sloppy head kick and Bain moves out of range easily.
Mkenn moves away from the strike by Bain.
Mkenn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bain looks to land a right hand but Mkenn moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mkenn throws a head kick that misses.
Mkenn tries a head kick but it misses.
Bain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bain scores with a punch to the head.
Bain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mkenn manages to avoid it.
Mkenn with the counter takedown but Bain avoids it easily.
Bain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mkenn drops his hands momentarily and Bain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Bain misses.
Mkenn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Mkenn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mkenn doesn't manage to clinch there - Bain circles away.
A big right from Bain misses.
Bain misses with a looping right.
Mkenn wants to clinch up but Bain keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mkenn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brutus Bain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bain swings for the body but Mkenn moves out of range.
Mkenn tries to clinch but Bain moves out of range.
Mkenn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bain.
Mkenn tries to clinch but Bain moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bain misses the target.
Mkenn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bain throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Bain misses its intended target.
Mkenn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bain.
Bain looks to throw the jab but Mkenn is out of range.
Bain misses with an uppercut. Mkenn saw that one coming.
Mkenn misses with the combination. #T4#
Bain throws a body shot but no joy.
Bain throws the left hand but Mkenn avoids the punch easily.
Mkenn slips under a jab from Bain.
Bain takes a swing at Mkenn's ribcage but misses.
Mkenn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mkenn.
Mkenn wants to clinch.
Mkenn is looking to clinch but Bain is avoiding it.
Bain keeps the fight on the outside.
Bain looks to throw the jab but Mkenn is out of range.
Bain throws out a loose jab but Mkenn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bain cracks Mkenn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bain throws a hook but Mkenn avoids it easily.
Mkenn misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bain throws a hook to the side of Mkenn's head but Mkenn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mkenn with the counter takedown but Bain avoids it easily.
Justin Mkenn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bain avoids the head kick by Mkenn.
Bain misses with a looping left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brutus Bain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bain 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HFC 5:Romero vs Taranin
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Fleshou Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mkenn.
Fleshou Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mkenn is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mkenn slips a straight right by Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fleshou Jr. Mkenn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mkenn wants to clinch
and Fleshou Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Mkenn backing up. Mkenn nods at Fleshou Jr to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Mkenn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mkenn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fleshou Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mkenn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mkenn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fleshou Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Fleshou Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Fleshou Jr has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Mkenn. Oh but Fleshou Jr has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Mkenn goes limp - he's gone! Fleshou Jr jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stres Fleshou Jr!

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