Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 71
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Winston throws an overhand right that lands on Holmes's shoulder, as Holmes tries to avoid the shot.
Winston misses with a jab to the body
and Holmes counters with a big head kick but Winston shrugs it off.
Winston connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Winston misses its intended target.
Holmes is looking to counter punch.
Holmes sizes up Winston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Harry Winston has been cut.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Holmes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
Winston works Holmes's body with a nice hook.
Holmes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Winston misses the target.
Holmes throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
Holmes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes manages to avoid it.
Holmes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Winston checks a leg kick.
Winston has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
Holmes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winston.
Holmes misses with a straight left.
Winston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holmes thows a leg kick but Winston checks it
and Winston counters with a nice uppercut.
Winston throws a leg kick that is checked
and Holmes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Winston loads up on a big right hand but Holmes slips the punch.
Winston avoids the head kick by Holmes.
Holmes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holmes avoids the head kick by Winston.
Holmes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Winston will feel that in the morning.
Winston misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Holmes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Winston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Holmes finds it's way through Winston's defenses.
Holmes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Holmes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winston misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Holmes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Holmes throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston slips under a jab from Holmes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Holmes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Winston's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Holmes scores with a head kick.
Holmes is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Holmes misses
and Winston counters with a head kick.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Holmes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice leg kick lands there from Winston. #T1#
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holmes.
A jab lands there for Holmes.
Michael Holmes is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holmes.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Winston circles away.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes. #T2#
Winston throws a sloppy body shot
and Holmes counters with a good low kick that Winston was not able to check.
Holmes wants to slow Winston down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circling - Winston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Holmes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Holmes misses with a body kick.
Holmes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Holmes misses with a right hand
and Winston counters with a stiff right hand.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holmes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Winston.#T3#
Holmes slips under a jab.
It looked like Holmes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Winston.
Holmes throws a lazy uppercut
and Winston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winston throws a leg kick but Holmes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Winston.
Winston misses with a straight right. #T4#
Holmes throws a nice head kick!
Winston lands a jab.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes manages to avoid it.
Holmes throws a quick counter head kick but Winston was just out of range.
Holmes moves away from the strike by Winston.
Winston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holmes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holmes throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry Winston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Winston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Holmes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Winston.
Winston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes.
Holmes connects with a crisp jab.
Holmes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes throws a lazy head kick
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Winston scores with a leg kick.
Winston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses
and Winston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Winston wants to land a leg kick but Holmes is out of range.
Holmes is looking to counter the offense by Winston and move into the clinch.
Holmes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Winston.
Holmes cracks Winston with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holmes avoids the body shot from Winston.
Holmes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Winston manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Holmes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Winston misses with a double jab.
Winston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Holmes tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes lands a really nice looking cross but Winston seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range. #T3#
Winston takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Holmes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winston.
Winston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Winston lands a jab.
Winston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Winston throws a body punch but Holmes moves out of range. #T4#
Holmes avoids the head kick by Winston.
Holmes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Winston misses its intended target.
Holmes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Winston.
Holmes throws the left hand but Winston avoids the punch easily.
Holmes sizes up Winston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Winston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes throws a leg kick which misses Winston's front leg but catches the back leg as Winston tries to avoid it.
Winston throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Winston.
I think Winston 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Winston!

Event: CCC 63 : Al Dariush vs Klimov
Date: Aug 11, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A big right from Winston misses.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Farquharson moved out of range.
Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Winston avoids it well and moves away.
Farquharson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Winston throws a head kick that misses.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Winston throws out a leg kick but Farquharson moves out of range and Winston only half commits. #T1#
Winston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Farquharson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Farquharson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Farquharson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Winston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Farquharson scrambles back to his feet.
Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Farquharson moves out of range easily.
Farquharson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Winston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Winston.
Nice uppercut there from Winston.
A right-left combo lands from Winston.
Winston digs a good hook to Farquharson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farquharson moves out of range of the strikes.
Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it.
Winston misses with a left hand #TD#
and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Winston won't be happy with that. #T3#
Farquharson lands some shots froms side control.
The strikes coming from Farquharson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Farquharson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Farquharson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Farquharson working the head and body with strikes.
Farquharson laying and praying for a moment but Winston takes advantage and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winston is trying is best to control the position here.
Farquharson slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Farquharson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Winston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Farquharson thows a huge punch but Winston dodges it nicely.
Farquharson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Winston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Winston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farquharson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Farquharson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Farquharson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston is not content to let Farquharson control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winston dominated that round.
That's time! Farquharson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A low kick from Winston misses #TD#
and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Winston won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Farquharson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Winston struggling a bit here.
Farquharson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Farquharson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Winston sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Farquharson swings around for an armbar but Winston sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Farquharson's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farquharson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Farquharson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Winston keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Farquharson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farquharson throws a big right hand that misses.
Winston is pulling down on Farquharson's head. It's preventing any offense from Farquharson, at least for the moment.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Winston keeps moving.
Farquharson advances to half guard.
Farquharson throwing shots but Winston is blocking nicely. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Winston has hold of Farquharson's hands but Farquharson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Winston is not content to let Farquharson control the position.
Winston controlling the position well.
Farquharson is pressing down on Winston's thigh, looking to free his foot. Winston is holding on for now.
Winston is trying to control but can't.
Winston is trying to get back to full guard.
Farquharson is trying to control the action in half guard but Winston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Farquharson wants to free his trapped foot but Winston is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Farquharson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Winston is not content to let Farquharson control the position.
Farquharson winds up and cracks Winston with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Farquharson 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.
Farquharson throws a strike but Winston avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Farquharson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farquharson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farquharson trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom. #T4#
Farquharson is looking to work some ground and pound but Winston has wrist control.
Farquharson won't allow Winston to sweep him here.
Farquharson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick by Winston misses #TD#
and Farquharson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Farquharson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Farquharson lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farquharson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winston keeps working.
Farquharson misses with a head shot. Winston uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duncan Farquharson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Winston throws a head kick but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Winston sprawls and moves away.
Winston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Winston throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Farquharson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Farquharson trying to control the pace.
Nice strikes from Farquharson there. #T1#
Farquharson slows the pace down in half guard.
Farquharson throwing shots but Winston is blocking nicely.
Winston is looking for a sweep. Farquharson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farquharson is looking to take a break and control but Winston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farquharson stalling. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Farquharson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Farquharson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Farquharson.
Winston wants to control but Farquharson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Farquharson in particular looking to stall.
Farquharson is nestled in close to Winston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Farquharson stalling away here and it's allowed Winston to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Farquharson lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Farquharson lands a couple of elbows.
Farquharson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farquharson looking to sit in guard and control but Winston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Winston won't allow Farquharson to sweep him here.
Farquharson is trying to hold Winston in close to prevent damage but Winston has managed to pass into half guard.
Duncan Farquharson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Farquharson is trying to maintain the position but Winston is very close to passing his half guard.
Winston tries to stand but can't do so whilst Farquharson controls his leg. #T4#
Farquharson wants to get back to full guard.
Farquharson is working hard here to advance position.
Farquharson keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farquharson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Farquharson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duncan Farquharson clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Winston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Farquharson.
The fighters circling - Winston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Winston avoids it well and moves away.
Winston is looking to chop away at Farquharson's legs.
Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Winston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson checks a low kick from Winston.
Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Winston tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Winston sprawls and moves away.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farquharson feinted with a counter takedown.
Farquharson slips a jab from Winston.
Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Winston misses the target.
Harry Winston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Farquharson counters with a single leg into guard. Winston didn't expect that. #T2#
Farquharson connects with a couple of short punches.
Farquharson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Farquharson looking to pass the guard.
Farquharson looking to sit in guard and control but Winston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Farquharson is trying to keep Winston in close.
Farquharson is pulling down on Winston's head to control his posture.
Farquharson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Farquharson working for submissions but it's allowed Winston to get to half guard. #T3#
Farquharson trying to control but Winston postures up.
Farquharson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winston's back!#SUB#
Farquharson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Winston has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Farquharson tries to keep control of the position but Winston is staying busy.#T4#
Winston just trying to survive but Farquharson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Winston is taking damage to the body and head.
Farquharson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Farquharson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Winston is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Farquharson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Farquharson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Winston tries to break free.
Farquharson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Winston to escape the position.
Even with his hooks in, Farquharson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farquharson looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duncan Farquharson had his way with Harry Winston in that round.
That's time! Farquharson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Farquharson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Farquharson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Farquharson slips a jab from Winston.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Winston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farquharson blocks a head kick by Winston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston throws a hook but Farquharson avoids it easily.#T1#
Farquharson moves away from the strike by Winston.
Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farquharson manages to avoid it.
Harry Winston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Farquharson slips under a jab from Winston.
Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Winston avoids it well and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Winston there.
Winston moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Winston throws a head kick but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Winston tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Winston sprawls and moves away.
Winston tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Farquharson moves out of range easily.
Farquharson feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Winston misses.
Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Winston avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Winston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Winston won't be happy with that.
Farquharson is working Winston over with some ground and pound from side control.
Farquharson is looking to take a break and control but Winston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farquharson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farquharson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winston can do to turn this around?#T4#
Winston is working to avoid the ground and pound but Farquharson connects with a decent elbow.
Farquharson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Farquharson wants to control but Winston is keeping him busy.
Winston dodges the ground and pound from Farquharson.
Farquharson trying to control the position but Winston is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The strikes coming from Farquharson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Duncan Farquharson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Winston being controlled for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan Farquharson!

Event: CCC 50 : Al Dariush vs Winston
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Al Dariush scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Winston tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Dariush chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Winston keeps the fight on the outside.
Al Dariush connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Winston's hands.
A jab from Al Dariush finds it's way through Winston's defenses.
Al Dariush looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range.
Al Dariush looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range.
Al Dariush fakes the leg kick and cracks Winston in the body.
A swing and a miss from Winston.#CL#
Al Dariush clinches.
Al Dariush tries to throw a body punch but Winston avoids it by throwing Al Dariush back against the cage.
Winston prevents a body shot from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Winston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Dariush has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Dariush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Al Dariush doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Winston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush tries to clinch but Winston is having none of it.
Al Dariush ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Al Dariush sizes up Winston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston wants to land a leg kick but Al Dariush is out of range.
Al Dariush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Dariush tries to clinch there but Winston circles away.
Winston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al Dariush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Dariush tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Dariush.
Winston lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Dariush doesn't manage to clinch there - Winston circles away.
Al Dariush fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winston.
Winston dodges the punch combination from Al Dariush.
Winston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Dariush can pounce on him.
Winston throws out a leg kick but Al Dariush moves out of range and Winston only half commits.
Al Dariush dips to his left and cracks Winston with an uppercut!
Al Dariush cracks Winston with a good jab.
Al Dariush connects with a looping right hand.
Winston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Al Dariush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winston.
Winston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Winston throws the left hand but Al Dariush avoids the punch easily.
Al Dariush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winston.
Al Dariush backing away here, and Winston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Al Dariush lands a nice looking body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Winston there.
Al Dariush looks to land a body kick but Winston moved away.
Al Dariush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.#CL#
Al Dariush moves into range and clinches up with Winston.
Winston working hard to break the clinch.
Al Dariush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Winston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al Dariush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winston.
Al Dariush tries to clinch up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al Dariush.
Nice shot lands for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush motions for Winston to come forward. Al Dariush throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Winston raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Winston ducks right into an uppercut from Al Dariush. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Dariush slips under a jab.
Winston throws a jab when Al Dariush was well out of range.#CL#
Al Dariush gets a clinch. #TD#
Al Dariush has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Winston uses from the top position.
Al Dariush is pulling down on Winston's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Al Dariush is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winston defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston wants to stand but Al Dariush is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Al Dariush has his foot on Winston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winston works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgars Al Dariush dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Winston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Dariush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Winston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Winston tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Dariush looks to land a body kick but Winston moved away.
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the body
and Al Dariush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Dariush moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Al Dariush tries to close the distance and clinch but Winston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al Dariush works over Winston's head and body with a nice combination.
Al Dariush scores with a body shot.
Edgars Al Dariush is winning the standup battle so far.
Winston throws a hook but Al Dariush blocks it.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Dariush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Winston.
Al Dariush is looking to counter with a body kick.
Winston misses with a leg kick.
Al Dariush scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Winston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Al Dariush takes the fight into the clinch.
Winston is trying to break the clinch but Al Dariush has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Winston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Al Dariush prevents Winston from breaking the clinch.
Al Dariush misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Al Dariush jumps into guard, dragging Winston to the mat.
Winston wants to stand but Al Dariush is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Al Dariush is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Winston is looking to stand up but Al Dariush won't let him. #T2##SUB#
Al Dariush is looking for a triangle but Winston pushes his legs off easily.
Al Dariush controls Winston momentarily but Winston frees himself. #SUB#
Al Dariush is looking for a triangle here but Winston uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Winston wants to stand but Al Dariush is controlling his arm.#T3#
Al Dariush can't do much from the bottom here.
Al Dariush tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Winston stands up.
Al Dariush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winston can do to turn this around?
Al Dariush swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Winston.
Winston misses with a hook. Al Dariush ducked under it nicely.
Al Dariush swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Winston moves out of range as Al Dariush throws a body kick. #T4#
Al Dariush throws a leg kick
and Winston counters with a low kick, right behind Al Dariush 's knee.
Al Dariush misses with a straight right.
Winston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Al Dariush tries to clinch but Winston is having none of it.
Al Dariush misses with a low kick as Winston jumps back.
Al Dariush throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Winston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Winston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Al Dariush throws a quick inside leg kick.
Winston misses with a head kick.
Al Dariush misses the shot to the body.
Al Dariush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Al Dariush throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Dariush misses with a hook to the body
and Winston counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston throws a head kick but Al Dariush moves out of range.
Al Dariush half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgars Al Dariush dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Al Dariush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston misses with a few strikes there.
Al Dariush scores with a leg kick.
Winston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Al Dariush is looking to clinch.
Al Dariush throws a body shot but no joy.
Winston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Dariush swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Dariush.
Winston throws a jab when Al Dariush was well out of range.
Winston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Dariush bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Winston's head backwards.
Winston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush throws a leg kick which misses Winston's front leg but catches the back leg as Winston tries to avoid it.
Winston walks forward, straight into a front kick from Al Dariush.#T1#
Al Dariush jabs Winston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Winston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Al Dariush misses its intended target.
Winston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al Dariush.
Winston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Dariush to score with a decent uppercut.
Al Dariush fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Winston is out of range.
Winston is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Al Dariush moves out of range easily.
Al Dariush fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Dariush thuds a left hand into Winston's body.
Al Dariush fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice jab there from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al Dariush misses with a wild body shot.
Al Dariush throws a hook but Winston blocks it.#T2#
Al Dariush misses with a body kick.
Al Dariush scores with a nice right hand.
Al Dariush works Winston's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Al Dariush closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Winston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Al Dariush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Dariush looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Al Dariush works the jab nicely.
Al Dariush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winston.
A head kick misses from Winston.
Al Dariush throws a half hearted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Winston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Edgars Al Dariush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Al Dariush misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al Dariush misses with a straight right.
Al Dariush tries to land a front kick but Winston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Dariush connects with a body shot that sends Winston's belly button to the back.
Al Dariush ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Dariush sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Dariush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Winston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Al Dariush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good shot there by Al Dariush.
Winston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Al Dariush looks to land a body kick but Winston moved away.
Winston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Al Dariush throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
Winston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Al Dariush moves out of range easily.
Winston missing with a left hand there. Al Dariush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Dariush bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Winston's head.
Winston slips a straight right by Al Dariush.
A countering left hand to the body from Winston misses.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Al Dariush was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Dariush cracks Winston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Dariush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
Al Dariush thuds a left hand into Winston's body.
Al Dariush lands a lovely overhand right.
Al Dariush misses with a jab to the body
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Dariush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al Dariush takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses.
Winston throws a big counter head kick but Al Dariush avoids it with no problem.
Al Dariush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgars Al Dariush clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4##CL#
Al Dariush has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Winston breaks the clinch.
Al Dariush throws a leg kick which misses Winston's front leg but catches the back leg as Winston tries to avoid it.
Winston needs to keep his hands up - Al Dariush had a free shot at his head there.
Winston throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Al Dariush.
Winston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
An inside leg kick lands from Winston.
Winston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Al Dariush is looking to clinch but Winston is avoiding it.
Winston scores with a head kick. Al Dariush tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Edgars Al Dariush has been cut.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Dariush throws a half hearted mid kick.
Winston throws out a counter right but Al Dariush avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston throws a head kick but Al Dariush moves out of range.
Al Dariush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Dariush throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range. #T1#
Al Dariush lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Dariush cracks Winston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Winston checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al Dariush thumps Winston with a low kick.
A jab from Winston misses.
Winston moves out of range of the body kick from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush throws a solid leg kick but Winston takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Dariush.
Al Dariush uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Winston has time to react.
A low kick from Al Dariush misses
and Winston counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Al Dariush gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Winston is trying to break the clinch but Al Dariush is controlling him.
Al Dariush misses with some punches.
Al Dariush fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Winston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Dariush scores with the left hand. Winston knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Al Dariush pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winston misses with an uppercut.
Winston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Dariush is looking to clinch.
As Al Dariush backs off Winston throws a huge counter combo but Al Dariush manages to avoid it all.
Al Dariush fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Dariush sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Dariush misses with a wild body shot.
Al Dariush pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Winston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Al Dariush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Al Dariush is looking to slow Winston down with leg kicks.
Winston walks into a jab.
Al Dariush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Winston is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Al Dariush bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Al Dariush wants to clinch.
Al Dariush backing away here, and Winston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Winston lands a leg kick that knocks Al Dariush off balance momentarily.
Good shot there by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Dariush lands with a cross.
Al Dariush bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Winston tries to move into range but Al Dariush moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Al Dariush.#T4#
Al Dariush with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Winston to score with a decent uppercut.
Winston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Dariush, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Dariush ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Al Dariush takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Winston does it's job there.
Al Dariush lets loose with a powerful body kick. Winston will feel that in the morning.
Winston tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Al Dariush.
A big left from Al Dariush misses.
Al Dariush lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Winston throws a shot from downtown. Al Dariush moves away and avoids it.
Al Dariush throws a leg kick but Winston checks it.
Winston shapes to counter with a head kick.
Al Dariush bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Winston's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgars Al Dariush had his way with Harry Winston in that round.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Winston misses with a leg kick.
Al Dariush shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Al Dariush is looking to clinch.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Al Dariush as he checks the leg kick.
Al Dariush chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
Al Dariush wants to land a leg kick but Winston is out of range.
Al Dariush tries to close the distance and clinch but Winston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winston shapes to counter with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Al Dariush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Dariush.
Winston throws a low kick but Al Dariush avoids it.
Winston on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good standup being displayed there by Winston as he connects with a hook.
Al Dariush lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Al Dariush misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Al Dariush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston blocks the body kick.
Al Dariush is looking to slow Winston down with leg kicks.
Al Dariush tries to clinch up but Winston circles away and keeps his distance.
Al Dariush digs a good body shot into Winston's ribs.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lands with a good body shot.
Winston takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Winston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winston throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Al Dariush throws a leg kick but Winston checks it.
Al Dariush lands a jab to the nose.
Al Dariush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
Al Dariush half committed to a counter leg kick.
Al Dariush will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winston throws a big counter head kick but Al Dariush avoids it with no problem.
Al Dariush avoids the head kick by Winston.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Dariush tries to clinch up.
Al Dariush lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al Dariush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Dariush jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Al Dariush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winston.
Winston throws the left hand but Al Dariush avoids the punch easily.
Al Dariush wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Al Dariush lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Dariush.
Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Al Dariush moves out of range easily.
Al Dariush chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Dariush lands a slapping body shot.
Al Dariush fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Dariush throws a leg kick which misses Winston's front leg but catches the back leg as Winston tries to avoid it.
Edgars Al Dariush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice uppercut lands for Al Dariush. That snapped Winston's head back.
Al Dariush looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range.
Al Dariush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winston throws out the jab.
Al Dariush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Dariush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Dariush moves in looking to clinch but Winston pushes him off.#T4#
Winston looks to land a right hand but Al Dariush moved out of range.#CL#
Al Dariush rushes Winston and presses him up against the cage.
Winston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Winston is trying to break free.
Al Dariush struggles to land a body shot inside as Winston controls his hands. #BC2#
Winston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Al Dariush fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winston, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Al Dariush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Dariush prevents a body shot from Winston.
Edgars Al Dariush has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Winston misses with a body punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgars Al Dariush!
Edgars Al Dariush retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Edgars Al Dariush thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CCC 42 : Winston vs Stankovic
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Stankovic looks to throw the jab but Winston is out of range.
Stankovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Winston counters with a nice uppercut.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stankovic.
Winston missing with a left hand there. Stankovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stankovic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Winston counters with a slapping leg kick.
Winston moves away from the strike by Stankovic.
A shot to the body from Winston misses
and Stankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stankovic throws a combination that misses
enabling Winston to counter with a crisp jab.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stankovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stankovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD#
Winston cracks Stankovic with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Winston has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stankovic to stand back up!#ROC#Stankovic is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Djordje Stankovic has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston lands an uppercut, right on the button! Stankovic tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Winston!

Event: RSE 73:
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1#
Bohn is looking to slow Winston down with leg kicks.
Bohn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bohn tests Winston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Winston lands a jab.
Winston throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Winston misses
and Bohn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bohn thows a leg kick but Winston checks it
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Fabian Bohn has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bohn momentarily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bohn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winston throws a jab but it's blocked by Bohn. #T1#
Winston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Winston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Winston throws a poor cross that misses
and Bohn counters with a thumping low kick.
Winston throws a head kick that misses
and Bohn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Harry Winston has been cut.
Winston misses with a left hand
and Bohn counters with a straight right hand.
Bohn thumps Winston with a low kick.
Bohn catches Winston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Winston misses with a head kick. #T2#
A slow jab from Bohn misses its intended target.
Winston throws a fast counter high kick but Bohn manages to duck under it in time.#KD2#
Winston lands a big head kick that sends Bohn tumbling to the mat! Winston takes a step backwards and waves Bohn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bohn misses with a hook
and Winston counters with a nice uppercut.
Harry Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston cracks Bohn on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bohn falls backwards against the cage. Winston follows up with more strikes that drop Bohn to his knees. Winston keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bohn! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winston!

Event: RSE 64: Bloodfrozen
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Holmes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Winston pinned against the cage. Winston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Holmes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Winston checks a leg kick nicely.
Holmes misses with a low kick as Winston jumps back.
Winston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes sizes up Winston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Winston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Winston lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Winston works Holmes's body with a nice hook.
Winston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winston throws a jab but it's blocked by Holmes.
Holmes throws a front kick that sends Winston stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Holmes clinches up with Winston and pushes him back against the cage.
Holmes looking to throw knees to the head but Winston is blocking nicely.
Holmes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holmes.
Winston can't break the clinch.
Holmes lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Harry Winston has been cut.#BC2#
Winston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winston blocks a head kick by Holmes.
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holmes tries to counter by clinching up but Winston breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Winston throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
Winston misses with a head kick.
Winston misses with a right hand
and Holmes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Winston connects with a single shot there.
Winston avoids the head kick by Holmes.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holmes connects with a jab.
Holmes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Holmes shoots in and bounces Winston off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Winston is keeping the position.#T3#
Holmes is working hard here to advance position.
Winston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holmes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Holmes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Winston manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Holmes has Winston in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Holmes is looking for a triangle but Winston pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Winston wants to stand but Holmes is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Holmes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Holmes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Holmes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Winston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Holmes scores with a nice head shot.
Winston lands with a nice body kick.
Holmes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holmes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holmes.
Holmes tries to land a leg kick but Winston saw it coming and moves away.
Winston throws out a powerful jab.
Holmes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Holmes shoots in looking for a takedown but Winston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holmes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Winston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Winston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmes.
Winston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holmes circles away quickly and effectively.
Winston blocks a low kick nicely.
Winston throws out a counter right but Holmes avoids it with no problem.
Holmes blocks a head kick by Winston.
Holmes throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Winston counters with a crisp one two that drops Holmes! Winston thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Holmes to his feet! Holmes is in big trouble!#ROC2#Holmes is rocked!
Winston slips a jab from Holmes.
Winston throws out a counter right but Holmes avoids it with no problem.
Holmes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michael Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Winston as Holmes shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Winston blocks a low kick nicely.
Winston throws a solid leg kick but Holmes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Winston.
Winston digs a good body shot into Holmes's ribs.
Holmes avoids the body shot from Winston.
Holmes tries to clinch but Winston moves out of range.
It seemed like Winston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harry Winston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winston throws out a loose jab but Holmes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes tries to score with a low kick but Winston moves his leg out of the way.
Holmes throws a hook but Winston blocks it.#T3#
Winston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Winston throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Holmes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Holmes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Winston lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Holmes lands a knee to the head.
Winston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Winston breaks from the clinch.
Winston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holmes.
Winston throws a jab but it's blocked by Holmes.
Winston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holmes.
Winston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes is looking to counter the offense by Winston and move into the clinch.
A big left from Winston misses. #T4#
A head kick misses from Winston.
Winston throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes tries to counter by clinching up but Winston breaks away and moves out of range.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Winston moves out of range easily.
Winston is looking for the big counter here.
Holmes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Winston checks the leg kick.
Winston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Holmes rushes Winston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston is trying to break the clinch but Holmes has him pressed against the cage.
Holmes lands a knee to the body. #BC2#
Winston breaks the clinch.
Winston throws a shot from downtown. Holmes moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry Winston's cut.
That's time! Holmes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Holmes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Winston moves out of range easily.
Winston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holmes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Winston swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Holmes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holmes.
Holmes lands a shoulder strike.
Holmes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Winston to keep the fight standing.
Holmes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Winston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winston blocks a jab.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Winston lands a lovely overhand right.
Winston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holmes throws a hook but Winston blocks it.
Holmes loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.
Winston throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Holmes moves into the clinch.
Holmes prevents Winston from breaking the clinch.
Holmes prevents Winston from breaking the clinch.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Michael Holmes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Holmes.
Winston avoiding damage as Holmes throws knees to the body.
Holmes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winston can't break the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Winston breaks from the clinch.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown but Winston shows good takedown defense.
A low kick from Holmes is predictable there
and Winston counters with a straight right hand.
Holmes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Winston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holmes somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Holmes throws a hook to the side of Winston's head but Winston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Holmes throws a leg kick but Winston sees it coming and moves out of range.
Winston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holmes gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Holmes tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Winston is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Holmes buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Holmes!! Holmes is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Winston throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winston!

Event: RSE 53: Bafomet
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Winston throws a looping overhand right but Farquharson ducks down to avoid it.
Winston tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Winston.
Jab by Winston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston misses the jab.
Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it.
Winston lands with a kick to the temple. Farquharson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Winston throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Farquharson counters with a single leg into guard. Winston didn't expect that.
Winston has momentary wrist control but Farquharson slips an elbow through the middle.
Farquharson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Winston has Farquharson pulled in close to control his posture.
Farquharson is looking to work some ground and pound but Winston has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farquharson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Winston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farquharson is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson working some strikes from top position.
Farquharson throwing strikes but missing.
Winston looking to control.
Farquharson trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom.
Farquharson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson throwing strikes from guard but Winston blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Winston can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Farquharson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farquharson wants to pass the guard but Winston is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Farquharson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Farquharson slips nicely into half guard.
Farquharson is looking to advance position but Winston won't allow it.
Winston is looking to improve his position.
Farquharson tries to pass to full mount but Winston defends it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Farquharson stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Winston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick misses from Winston.
Farquharson feinted with a counter takedown.
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 Duncan Farquharson 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#
Winston swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
Winston thuds his right hand into Farquharson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Farquharson defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Farquharson drops his hands momentarily and Winston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston misses with a straight left.
Farquharson feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Winston sizes up Farquharson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Winston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farquharson blocks a head kick by Winston.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Winston throws a big shot that misses.
Winston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Winston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Winston avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Farquharson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Winston throws an overhand right that lands on Farquharson's shoulder, as Farquharson tries to avoid the shot.
Farquharson takes one to the chin there.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Winston.#KD2#
Winston lands a big head kick that sends Farquharson tumbling to the mat! Winston takes a step backwards and waves Farquharson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Duncan Farquharson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winston throws the left hand but Farquharson avoids the punch easily.
Winston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Farquharson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harry Winston seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston throws a hook to the side of Farquharson's head but Farquharson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winston throws an overhand right that lands on Farquharson's shoulder, as Farquharson tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Farquharson moves out of range easily.
Winston connects with a body shot.
Winston clobbers Farquharson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sloppy strikes from Winston. Those never looked like landing.
Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston misses with a looping right.
Farquharson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Winston 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.#T1##KD2#
Winston lands a big head kick that sends Farquharson tumbling to the mat! Winston takes a step backwards and waves Farquharson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Duncan Farquharson has been cut.
Winston throws a hook but Farquharson blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Farquharson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston misses the jab.
Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Winston avoids it well and moves away.
Winston misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
so Farquharson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farquharson throws a big elbow that misses.
Duncan Farquharson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Farquharson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farquharson throws a big right hand that misses.
Winston is trying to keep Farquharson in close.
Farquharson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farquharson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Farquharson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Farquharson cracks Winston with a solid left hand.
Farquharson wants to pass the guard but Winston is keeping the position.#T3#
Winston has momentary wrist control but Farquharson slips an elbow through the middle.
Farquharson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Farquharson throwing strikes from guard but Winston blocks nicely.
Farquharson throws a big right hand that misses.
Farquharson pushes down on Winston's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Farquharson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Farquharson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but Winston defending well.
Farquharson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Winston is positioning himself well to prevent Farquharson advancing to mount.
Farquharson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Farquharson wants to work for an arm triangle but Winston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Farquharson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farquharson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Farquharson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winston defending well though.

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 Duncan Farquharson.
I think Farquharson 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: RSE 45: Wasted World
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Winston throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Rayan Brandt has been cut.
Winston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brandts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Winston engages and cracks Brandt with a massive lead left hook - Brandt tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Winston is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Winston!

Event: RSE 36: Graveland
Date: Jan 03, 2024

#R1#
Levesque shoots in for a takedown but Winston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Levesque on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Winston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Levesque closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winston circles away.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Winston! Levesque is backing up but he can't get away as Winston lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Levesque and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Harry Winston!

Event: CFC 602
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Winston misses the target.
Al Dariush takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#It looks like Edgars Al Dariush has been cut.
Winston clobbers Al Dariush with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Al Dariush takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Winston tries to land a front kick but Al Dariush steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Dariush throws a good cross that connects.
Al Dariush tries to clinch up.
Al Dariush takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Winston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Al Dariush wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Dariush looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.
Al Dariush throws a front kick aimed at Winston's knee but Winston avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston throws a looping overhand right but Al Dariush ducks down to avoid it.
Al Dariush dodges the punch combination from Winston. #T1#
Al Dariush looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Winston.
Al Dariush keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Dariush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Dariush swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Winston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Dariush stuns Winston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Al Dariush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Dariush just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush walks into a stiff left hand from Winston.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Al Dariush moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Al Dariush is looking to slow Winston down with leg kicks.
Winston slips a straight right by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Dariush was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Dariush misses with a low kick. #T2#
Al Dariush looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.
Al Dariush throws a leg kick which misses Winston's front leg but catches the back leg as Winston tries to avoid it.
Winston misses with an uppercut.
Winston has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A head kick by Al Dariush misses
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Dariush throws a jab but it's blocked by Winston.
Jab from Al Dariush.
Winston throws a low kick but Al Dariush avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Winston.
Al Dariush connects with a right hand. Winston shakes it off.
Winston swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush with a nice cross.#T3#
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Dariush moves away.
Al Dariush is looking to wear down Winston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A lazy body kick from Al Dariush
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Al Dariush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston lands a glancing blow to the side of Al Dariush's head.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Dariush.
Winston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al Dariush checks it well. #CL#
Al Dariush darts in and clinches Winston up against the cage.#BC2#
Winston breaks from the clinch.
Al Dariush misses with a body shot.
Edgars Al Dariush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Winston coming out on top.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Al Dariush moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston tries to bum rush Al Dariush with a series of wild strikes but Al Dariush uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Al Dariush fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winston.#T4#
Al Dariush connects with a body shot that sends Winston's belly button to the back.
Winston walks into a left hand.
Al Dariush missing with a left hand there. Winston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winston avoids the body shot from Al Dariush.
Winston digs a good body shot into Al Dariush's ribs.
Al Dariush looks to land a combination but Winston avoids it well.
A jab from Al Dariush misses.
Al Dariush backing away here, and Winston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Dariush.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Winston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the liver by Al Dariush. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Dariush's jab looks to have found its range, popping Winston under the eye.
Winston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al Dariush tries to counter by clinching up but Winston breaks away and moves out of range.
Winston is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Dariush had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Al Dariush cracks Winston with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Edgars Al Dariush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Al Dariush moves away from the strike by Winston.
A jab lands there for Winston.
Winston is looking to score with low kicks.
Al Dariush slips under a jab.
Winston misses with a head kick.
Al Dariush slips a straight right by Winston.
Al Dariush looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.
Winston avoids the body shot from Al Dariush.
Winston tries a quick counter leg kick but Al Dariush is wise to it.
Al Dariush cracks Winston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Al Dariush tests Winston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Dariush is just out of range.
Winston looks to land a left hand but Al Dariush moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Al Dariush was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Winston.
Al Dariush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Al Dariush moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Al Dariush as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston scores with a body shot.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Al Dariush.
Winston feints a counter leg kick.
Al Dariush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Winston misses.
A head kick from Al Dariush lands but Winston takes it in his stride.
Al Dariush takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses.
Al Dariush missing with a left hand there. Winston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Dariush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush jabs Winston right on the nose. Winston blinks but takes it well.
Al Dariush defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
Al Dariush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Winston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Dariush has time to react.#T2#
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Winston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Dariush's sensitive parts.
Winston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Dariush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Dariush.
Winston takes one to the chin there.
Winston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick from Winston, right into the meat of the thigh.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Dariush backing away here, and Winston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Winston throws out a loose jab but Al Dariush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Dariush connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Winston's hands.
Winston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Dariush doesn't seem bothered though.
Al Dariush swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Al Dariush moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Winston slips a jab from Al Dariush.#T3#
Al Dariush throws a lazy uppercut
and Winston counters with a head kick.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Winston moves forwards but Al Dariush connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Dariush wants to slow Winston down by chopping away at his legs.
Winston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Winston throws a leg kick but Al Dariush sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al Dariush scores with a one two! Winston had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Al Dariush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Dariush.
Winston tries a quick counter leg kick but Al Dariush is wise to it.
Winston lands a nice looking kick to the body. Al Dariush takes a step back to recover.
Al Dariush stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Winston.
Al Dariush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Al Dariush misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Winston. #T4#
Al Dariush misses with a wild body shot.
Edgars Al Dariush is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Dariush misses with a body shot.
Winston slips under a jab from Al Dariush.
Winston misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Al Dariush on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Winston scores with a push kick.
Al Dariush looks to land a combination but Winston avoids it well.
Al Dariush takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Winston slips under a jab from Al Dariush.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Dariush scores with a jab. Winston acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Winston throws a nice looking combination but Al Dariush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al Dariush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Dariush slips under a jab from Winston.
Al Dariush misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
Winston was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
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 Edgars Al Dariush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Al Dariush smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good shot there by Winston.
Winston lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Al Dariush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
Winston misses with a double jab
and Al Dariush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Dariush connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Al Dariush checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good exchange - Winston coming out on top.
Winston tries to bum rush Al Dariush with a series of wild strikes but Al Dariush uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Winston walks forward, straight into a front kick from Al Dariush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Dariush fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Winston throws a jab when Al Dariush was well out of range.
Al Dariush throws a jab but it's blocked by Winston. #T1#
Winston scores with a leg kick.
Al Dariush bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Winston's head backwards.
Winston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al Dariush tries to clinch
and Winston counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Dariush swings away with a body shot that misses
and Winston counters with a straight right hand.
Al Dariush misses with a lunging right hand
and Winston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Dariush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winston moves away.
Al Dariush lands a body shot.
Winston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Al Dariush wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Dariush tries to clinch but Winston is having none of it.
An inside leg kick from Winston misses.
A jab from Al Dariush misses.
Winston throws a right hand that misses
and Al Dariush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Winston misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Dariush misses the target.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Dariush was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Dariush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Dariush gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good leg kick by Winston.
Al Dariush tries to clinch but Winston is having none of it.
Al Dariush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winston throws an overhand right that lands on Al Dariush's shoulder, as Al Dariush tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Al Dariush misses
and Winston counters with a body kick that stops Al Dariush in his tracks momentarily.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Al Dariush moved out of range.
Al Dariush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Al Dariush stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Winston.
Al Dariush ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Al Dariush moves out of range as Winston strikes.
Al Dariush throws a right hand that misses
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Dariush lands with a good body shot.
Al Dariush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Dariush throws a quick counter head kick but Winston was just out of range.
Al Dariush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Dariush backing away here, and Winston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Dariush.
Al Dariush on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Al Dariush throws a hook to the side of Winston's head but Winston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Al Dariush looks to land a body kick but Winston moved away.
Al Dariush avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Winston misses with a hook.
Al Dariush is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Al Dariush scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al Dariush lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Dariush turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Dariush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
Al Dariush blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Dariush throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
Winston throws a hook but Al Dariush avoids it easily.
A jab from Al Dariush does it's job there.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Dariush is just out of range.
Al Dariush misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Winston. That's going to slow Al Dariush down.
Winston misses with a low kick.
Winston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al Dariush checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Harry Winston just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Al Dariush connects with a jab.
Al Dariush walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice combination there by Al Dariush.
Winston blocks a jab.
Winston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winston only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Al Dariush throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Al Dariush moves away from the strike by Winston.
Winston looks to throw the jab but Al Dariush is out of range.
Al Dariush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Dariush backing away here, and Winston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Dariush connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Dariush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Dariush scores with a jab to the head.
Al Dariush avoids the body shot from Winston. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Winston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Winston avoids the body shot from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range.
Al Dariush scores with a sloppy right hand. Winston should have avoided that one.
Al Dariush misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
Al Dariush lands a nice hook to Winston's body. Winston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Winston thumps Al Dariush with a low kick.
Al Dariush throws a big shot that misses.
Al Dariush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Al Dariush misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Winston finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Winston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Winston cracks Al Dariush with an open hand slap.
Al Dariush moves in looking to clinch but Winston pushes him off.#T2#
Al Dariush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al Dariush buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Winston throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Al Dariush misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Winston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Winston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al Dariush checks a leg kick.
Winston tests Al Dariush's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Winston missing with a left hand there. Al Dariush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Dariush wants to clinch up but Winston keeps it at a distance.
Al Dariush moves out of range of the leg kick from Winston.
Al Dariush throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T3#
Winston blocks a head kick by Al Dariush.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Dariush swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Al Dariush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winston.
Al Dariush throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Dariush was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Winston throws a low kick but Al Dariush avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush misses with a body shot.
Winston looks to land a left hand but Al Dariush moved out of range nicely.
Winston misses with a body kick.
Al Dariush rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Winston counters with a straight right hand.
Winston misses with a body kick.
Winston swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Al Dariush bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slow jab from Winston misses its intended target.
Winston throws a body punch but Al Dariush moves out of range.
Winston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Winston stuns Al Dariush with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Winston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Dariush is able to avoid easily.
Al Dariush buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Al Dariush moves away from the strike by Winston.
Al Dariush swings away with a body shot that misses
and Winston counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Dariush lands a nice looking body kick.
Al Dariush walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Winston checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Winston feints a counter leg kick.
Al Dariush loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Edgars Al Dariush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Al Dariush misses with a straight right.
Winston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Dariush throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Al Dariush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Dariush lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Winston has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Winston and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winston! But no joy.
Al Dariush staying out of range there.
Al Dariush moves out of range of the body kick from Winston.
Al Dariush misses with a body punch
and Winston counters with a one-two to the body.
Al Dariush connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Winston misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Dariush throws a head kick but Winston moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Dariush darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Dariush.
Winston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Al Dariush. That one must have hurt.
Winston takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Winston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Winston moves forwards but Al Dariush connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Winston throws the left hand but Al Dariush avoids the punch easily.
Al Dariush misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Winston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al Dariush on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Winston. Winston obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Dariush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al Dariush with a body shot.
Al Dariush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Winston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush moves out of range as Winston strikes.
Winston walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Al Dariush.#CL#
Al Dariush rushes Winston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Winston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Winston. #T2#
Winston throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Dariush.
A right hook to the body lands for Winston.
Winston wants to break free but Al Dariush has control.
Al Dariush pushes Winston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al Dariush swings wildly with an uppercut but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Winston.
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!
Al Dariush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Dariush's elbow.
Winston tries to work over Al Dariush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winston misses with the head strike.
Winston struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Dariush controls his hands.
Al Dariush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Winston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Al Dariush fails to land. #T3#
Al Dariush misses with a body punch.
Al Dariush jumps guard but Winston stands there with Al Dariush around his waist. Al Dariush gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Winston takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Al Dariush.
Winston tries a body shot but Al Dariush blocks it.
Winston prevents a body shot from Al Dariush.
Winston lands a nice uppercut.
Edgars Al Dariush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Winston misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Winston.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Winston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Winston swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Dariush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Dariush.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Dariush scores with a shot to the side of Winston's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Winston.
Still in the clinch, Winston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Winston throws a head punch that misses.
Winston throws a head punch that misses.
Al Dariush prevents Winston from breaking the clinch.
Al Dariush blocks an uppercut.
Winston tries a body shot but Al Dariush blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston has a couple of punches blocked by Al Dariush.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgars Al Dariush!
Edgars Al Dariush is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Edgars Al Dariush, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CFC 594
Date: Oct 06, 2023

#R1#
Mahi Ai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winston appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Winston looks to throw the jab but Mahi Ai is out of range.
Mahi Ai fails with a takedown attempt.
Winston tries to move into range but Mahi Ai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mahi Ai tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winston! But no joy.
Mahi Ai throws a lazy head kick
and Winston counters with a three punch combo that has Mahi Ai backing up. Mahi Ai nods at Winston to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Mahi Ai misses.
Mahi Ai throws a lazy uppercut
and Winston counters with a good low kick that Mahi Ai was not able to check.
Winston dips to his left and cracks Mahi Ai with an uppercut!
Mahi Ai looks to clinch
enabling Winston to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Winston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mahi Ai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mahi Ai misses with a right hand
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahi Ai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mahi Ai doesn't manage to clinch there - Winston circles away.
Mahi Ai misses with a hook to the body
and Winston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mahi Ai misses with a lunging right hand
and Winston counters with a nice body shot.
Winston throws the kick towards the body but Mahi Ai avoids it.
Mahi Ai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Winston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahi Ai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahi Ai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Winston scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston throws a hook but Mahi Ai avoids it easily.
Winston 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. #ROC2#Mahi Ai is rocked!
Winston closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Mahi Ai out cold! Mahi Ai corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harry Winston! Harry Winston retains his light heavyweight title!
Thomas Mahi Ai was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: CFC 586
Date: Sep 08, 2023

#R1#
Winston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Winston backs away, Dandrakulo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Winston scores with a sloppy right hand. Dandrakulo should have avoided that one.
Winston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dandrakulo throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Dandrakulo throws a body shot but no joy.
Dandrakulo swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandrakulo misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
Dandrakulo misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Winston catches Dandrakulo right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick which misses Winston's front leg but catches the back leg as Winston tries to avoid it.
Winston slips under a jab.
Dandrakulo defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
Dandrakulo throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
Dandrakulo takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses.
Winston throws the kick towards the body but Dandrakulo avoids it.
Winston throws a right and a left that Dandrakulo avoids nicely.
Dandrakulo throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
Dandrakulo needs to keep his hands up - Winston had a free shot at his head there.
Winston has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dandrakulo checks a leg kick.
Dandrakulo lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Dandrakulo throws a looping overhand right but Winston ducks down to avoid it.
Dandrakulo misses with a straight right.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick which misses Winston's front leg but catches the back leg as Winston tries to avoid it.
Winston looks for the body kick but Dandrakulo saw that one coming.
Winston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dandrakulo is looking to wear down Winston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dandrakulo just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dandrakulo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winston is looking for the big counter here.
Winston tries to score with a low kick but Dandrakulo moves his leg out of the way.
Dandrakulo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dandrakulo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Winston swings for the body but Dandrakulo moves out of range.
Winston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a leg kick.
Winston avoids the head kick by Dandrakulo.
Winston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Winston throws a jab but it's blocked by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dandrakulo throws a low kick, looking for Winston's leg but Winston calmly moves out of range.
Winston throws a counter combo.
Winston throws a lazy uppercut
and Dandrakulo counters with a left to the body.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Dandrakulo.
Winston moves forwards but Dandrakulo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dandrakulo connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dandrakulo moves away.
Dandrakulo lands with a shot to the body.
Winston needs to keep his hands up - Dandrakulo had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Harry Winston has been cut.
Winston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Winston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dandrakulo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Dandrakulo.
Winston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Samson Dandrakulo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry Winston's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Winston stuns Dandrakulo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dandrakulo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Dandrakulo moves out of range easily.
Dandrakulo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dandrakulo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Winston throws a good cross that connects.
Dandrakulo thows a leg kick but Winston checks it
and Winston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Dandrakulo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston misses with a hook.
It looked like Dandrakulo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Winston lands with a kick to the temple. Dandrakulo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dandrakulo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winston.
We've been told by Dandrakulo's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Winston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Winston looks for the body kick but Dandrakulo saw that one coming.
Winston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dandrakulo momentarily.
Dandrakulo thumps Winston with a low kick.
Dandrakulo moves forwards but Winston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Winston blocks a leg kick.
Dandrakulo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winston.
Dandrakulo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Dandrakulo loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dandrakulo lands a nice hook to Winston's body. Winston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dandrakulo tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dandrakulo connects with a right hand. Winston shakes it off.
Dandrakulo moves out of range of the body kick from Winston.
Harry Winston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Dandrakulo throws a quick counter head kick but Winston was just out of range.
Winston scores with a nice right hand.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Dandrakulo is just out of range.#T3#
Winston throws a lazy uppercut
and Dandrakulo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Winston's knee momentarily.
Dandrakulo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dandrakulo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winston.
Dandrakulo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Winston misses with a hook.
Dandrakulo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Dandrakulo misses.
Winston scores with a hook.
Winston avoids the body shot from Dandrakulo. #T4#
Winston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dandrakulo momentarily.
A low kick from Dandrakulo is predictable there
and Winston counters with a nice uppercut.
Winston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dandrakulo throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Dandrakulo - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Winston.
Dandrakulo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dandrakulo looks for the body kick but Winston saw that one coming.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winston thumps Dandrakulo with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry Winston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Winston walks into a left hand.
Winston wants to land a leg kick but Dandrakulo is out of range.
As Winston backs away, Dandrakulo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dandrakulo misses with a wild body shot.
Dandrakulo throws a lazy uppercut
and Winston counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Winston misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winston takes a swing at Dandrakulo's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandrakulo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Winston.
Winston moves out of range as Dandrakulo strikes.
Winston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dandrakulo tries to land a front kick but Winston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Winston scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dandrakulo takes one to the chin there.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Dandrakulo is just out of range.
Winston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dandrakulo is looking to slow Winston down with leg kicks.
Dandrakulo scores with a nice head shot.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dandrakulo swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Dandrakulo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Winston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Winston looks to land a left hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range nicely.
Winston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
Dandrakulo throws a lazy head kick
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dandrakulo misses the body punch
and Winston counters with a nice uppercut.
Winston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donk. Winston catches Dandrakulo right on the button with a cross.
Winston misses with a hook. Dandrakulo ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Dandrakulo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Winston.
Winston throws a poor cross that misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a thumping low kick.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winston throws a hook but Dandrakulo blocks it.
Dandrakulo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dandrakulo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donk. Dandrakulo catches Winston right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Winston finds it's way through Dandrakulo's defenses. #T4#
Winston throws a body punch but Dandrakulo moves out of range.
Winston misses with a straight right.
Dandrakulo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dandrakulo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Winston tries to score with a low kick but Dandrakulo moves his leg out of the way.
Dandrakulo is looking to counter punch.
Dandrakulo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winston really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Winston's cut.
That's time! Dandrakulo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Dandrakulo moves away from the strike by Winston.
Dandrakulo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Winston checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Winston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Winston tests Dandrakulo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dandrakulo checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Dandrakulo is predictable there
and Winston counters with a nice uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dandrakulo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Winston throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandrakulo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dandrakulo.
Winston tries a quick counter leg kick but Dandrakulo is wise to it.
Winston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Winston backs away, Dandrakulo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Dandrakulo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dandrakulo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Winston takes a swing at Dandrakulo's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Dandrakulo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Winston.
Dandrakulo defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Dandrakulo misses the target.
Dandrakulo lands a nice shot that snaps Winston's head back.
Winston misses the body punch
and Dandrakulo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dandrakulo checks the leg kick nicely there.
And Dandrakulo counters with a quick kick to the body but Winston blocks it.
Winston takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Winston slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Winston throws a lazy uppercut
and Dandrakulo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dandrakulo.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winston throws a leg kick
and Dandrakulo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dandrakulo 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.
Dandrakulo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
Winston 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dandrakulo cracks Winston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dandrakulo lands a glancing blow to the side of Winston's head.#T3#
Dandrakulo throws a sloppy body shot
and Winston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dandrakulo moves out of range as Winston strikes.
Dandrakulo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Winston's head backwards.
Winston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Winston.
Winston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dandrakulo throws out the jab.
A clash of legs there as Dandrakulo blocks the low kick.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dandrakulo.#T4#
Winston loads up on a big right hand but Dandrakulo slips the punch.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
Dandrakulo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Winston just manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Dandrakulo coming out on top.
Dandrakulo connects with a solid leg kick.
Dandrakulo slips a jab from Winston.
Winston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Samson Dandrakulo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry Winston's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick but Winston sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Winston defending well as Dandrakulo loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Winston misses.
Winston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dandrakulo misses with an uppercut.
Winston connects with a nice looking jab.
Winston swings widly with a right hand
and Dandrakulo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandrakulo throws a nice outside leg kick.
You can see that Winston has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A nice leg kick from Dandrakulo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dandrakulo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
A big left from Winston misses.
Dandrakulo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dandrakulo throws a jab when Winston was well out of range.
Winston swings for the body but Dandrakulo moves out of range.
Dandrakulo is looking to counter punch.
Winston thuds a left hand into Dandrakulo's body.
Winston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dandrakulo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dandrakulo feints and then cracks Winston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Winston down.
Winston misses with a lunging right hand
and Dandrakulo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Dandrakulo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick but Winston moved away.
Dandrakulo misses with a kick to the body.
Dandrakulo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Dandrakulo is predictable there
and Winston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dandrakulo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dandrakulo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winston only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dandrakulo blocks the body kick.
Winston lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Winston misses with an uppercut.
Dandrakulo scores with a body shot.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dandrakulo throws a head kick that misses.
Winston only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dandrakulo throws the kick towards the body but Winston avoids it.
Winston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dandrakulo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winston throws out the jab.
Dandrakulo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Winston jabs Dandrakulo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dandrakulo misses with a left hand
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Dandrakulo misses.
Dandrakulo throws a hook but Winston avoids it easily.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range.
Winston scores with a jab to the jaw.
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dandrakulo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Harry Winston!
Harry Winston is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: CFC 571
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Winston looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Winston tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox moves out of range as Winston throws a body kick.
Winston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knox misses with a double jab.
Winston raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Knox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Winston counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox misses with a double jab.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Winston throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winston throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Knox throws a series of punches but Winston avoids them all with ease.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Winston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox misses with a body punch
and Winston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knox moves out of range as Winston strikes.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Winston counters with a right hand to the body.
Winston moves away from the strike by Knox.
Winston throws out a powerful jab.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.#T2#
Winston blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox throws a right hand that Winston ducks under and follows up with a left that Winston also avoids with ease.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Winston should have avoided that one.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Winston.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Knox scores with a body shot.
Winston lands a slapping body shot.
Winston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
Crunch! Winston slams his shin into Knox's torso.
Winston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winston has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knox slips under a jab.#T3##KD2#
Winston cracks Knox with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Knox looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Winston finish him? #ROC2#Knox is rocked!
Winston cracks Knox with a hook to the temple - Knox is on wobbly legs here! Winston swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Knox falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Winston wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Harry Winston!

Event: CFC 559
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Sole throws a low kick but it's checked well by Winston.
Winston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Winston throws a body punch but Sole moves out of range.
Winston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sole tests Winston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sole throws a leg kick but Winston checks it.
Sole throws a low kick but Winston moves out of range easily.
Sole lands a leg kick that knocks Winston off balance momentarily.
Sole tried to score with a low kick but Winston checks it.
Winston circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston keeps the fight on the outside.
Winston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sole throws a half hearted mid kick.
Winston throws an overhand right that lands on Sole's shoulder, as Sole tries to avoid the shot.
Sole tries a quick counter leg kick but Winston is wise to it.
Sole throws a leg kick #KD#
and Winston counters with a crisp one two that drops Sole! Winston thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sole to his feet! Sole is in big trouble!#T1#
Sole misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Winston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sole feints and then cracks Winston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Winston down.
Sole throws a low kick but Winston avoids it.
Sole throws a leg kick
and Winston counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Sole! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Winston!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winston!

Event: CFC 547
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Siuta with a jab.
Siuta throws out a loose jab but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siuta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Siuta lands a nice looking body shot.
Siuta throws a series of punches but Winston moves out of range.
Siuta tests Winston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Siuta scores with a nice head shot.
Siuta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Siuta lands a head shot.
Siuta throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Winston to counter with a crisp jab.
Siuta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winston scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siuta cracks Winston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Siuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winston moves away.
Winston keeps Siuta at a distance using the push kick.
Winston misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Siuta misses the target.#T1#
Siuta misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
Winston throws out a counter right but Siuta avoids it with no problem.
Siuta misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
Siuta moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWinston.
Winston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Siuta just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Siuta misses.
Siuta throws the left hand but Winston avoids the punch easily.
Winston replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Siuta blocks it well.
Siuta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Winston on the side of the head.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Siuta misses with an uppercut
and Winston counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Some wild striking there from Winston.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Siuta, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Siuta lands a glancing blow to the side of Winston's head.
Siuta misses with an uppercut. Winston saw that one coming.
Winston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Siuta.
Jan Siuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siuta misses with a body shot
and Winston counters with a nice uppercut.
Siuta lands a really nice looking cross but Winston seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Siuta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Siuta misses with a body punch
and Winston counters with a huge head kick that drops Siuta! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winston!

Event: CFC 540
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Holmes misses with an uppercut.
Winston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holmes.
Holmes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holmes misses with a low kick.
Holmes loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.
Holmes throws a low kick but Winston avoids it.
Holmes looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range.
Winston is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Holmes throws a leg kick which misses Winston's front leg but catches the back leg as Winston tries to avoid it.
Winston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Winston blocks a low kick nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Holmes - that will leave a mark!
Michael Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.
Winston raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Winston checks the leg kick.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winston misses with a looping left.#T1#
Holmes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holmes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Holmes backs off Winston throws a huge counter combo but Holmes manages to avoid it all.
Winston connects with a body shot.
Holmes thows a leg kick but Winston checks it
and Winston counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Holmes is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Holmes connects with a solid leg kick.
Holmes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Winston counters with a stiff right hand.
Holmes moves out of range as Winston strikes.
Winston throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Holmes crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Harry Winston!

Event: CFC 531
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Constantinou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winston.
Winston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Constantinou clobbers Winston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Winston cracks Constantinou with a right hand to the side of the head.
Winston staying out of range there.
Winston half committed to a counter leg kick.
Constantinou moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Winston staying out of range there.
Constantinou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Winston. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Constantinou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Constantinou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winston.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Constantinou moves away.
Constantinou drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Winston misses with an uppercut. Constantinou saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Constantinou misses with a hook.
A jab from Constantinou misses.
Constantinou's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Constantinou's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1##CL#
Winston moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Winston.
Winston blocks a body shot from Constantinou.
Winston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Constantinou throws a head punch that misses.
Winston misses with the head strike.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Winston breaks from the clinch.
Constantinou misses with an uppercut
and Winston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Winston is predictable there
and Constantinou counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Constantinou misses the jab.
Constantinou takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Constantinou connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Constantinou misses.
A jab from Constantinou misses.
Constantinou throws a nice looking combination but Winston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Winston throws a right hand that misses
and Constantinou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winston throws a poor cross that misses
and Constantinou counters with a nice uppercut.
Constantinou blocks a jab.
Winston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Constantinou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winston, pushing him back against the cage.
Winston misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winston.
Winston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Winston is trying to stall.
Constantinou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Winston.
Winston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winston blocks an uppercut.
Winston is working Constantinou over against the cage.
Winston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Winston.
Constantinou looks winded!
Constantinou takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Winston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Constantinous head.
Constantinou pushes Winston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Constantinou takes a shot to the head.
Constantinou swings wildly with an uppercut but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winston works on Constantinou's body with a couple of short punches.
Winston can't find room to land a body shot as Constantinou controls the action.
Constantinou swings wildly with an uppercut but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Constantinou backwards.
Constantinou misses with the head strike.
Winston swings wildly with an uppercut but Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Constantinou misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Winston - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Winston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Constantinou backwards.
Constantinou is working Winston over against the cage.
Constantinou misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Constantinou misses with a punch on the inside.
Winston dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Winston is stalling here.
Winston blocks a body shot from Constantinou.
Winston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Constantinou backwards.
Winston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Constantinou swings wildly with an uppercut but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winston lands a body shot.
Winston misses with a punch to the body.
Winston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Constantinou misses with the head strike.
Constantinou misses with a punch to the body.
Winston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Winston.
Constantinou misses with a punch to the body.
Winston stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Constantinou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Constantinou manages to avoid it.
Constantinou 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.
Constantinou tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Winston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lazaros Constantinou seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Winston has knocked Constantinou down with a huge combo! Winston steps away and waves a wobbly Constantinou back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Constantinou is rocked!#CL#
Winston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Constantinou, pushing him back against the cage.
Winston blocks a body shot from Constantinou.
Constantinou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Constantinou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winston's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Constantinou lands with a left to the head.
Constantinou struggles to land a body shot inside as Winston controls his hands.
Constantinou lands with a left to the head.
Constantinou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Constantinou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winston backwards.
A short uppercut from Winston.
Winston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Constantinou is still on wobbly legs! Can Winston finish him?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Winston.
Constantinou misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Constantinou.
Constantinou seems to have recovered his senses.
Harry Winston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Constantinou can't find room to land a body shot as Winston controls the action.
Winston lands a body punch.
Constantinou is breathing heavily.
A short right from Winston. #T1#
Winston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Constantinou misses with a punch on the inside.
Winston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Winston throws a punch but it's blocked by Constantinou.
Constantinou working aggressively here.
Constantinou throws a punch but it's blocked by Winston.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winston.
Constantinou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Winston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winston blocks an uppercut.
Constantinou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winston throws a big uppercut that drops Constantinou! More strikes from Winston and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Constantinou lies dazed against the cage as Winston celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winston!

Event: CFC 507
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Sole motions for Winston to come forward. Sole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Winston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sole tries a quick counter leg kick but Winston is wise to it.
Sole feints and then cracks Winston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Winston down. #T1#
Sole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Sole responds with a good body kick, but Winston manages to step out the way in time.
Sole looks to land a body kick but Winston moved away.
Winston quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Sole.
Winston throws a wild body kick that Sole sees coming a mile off.
Sole only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Winston throws a solid leg kick but Sole takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Winston.
A good leg kick by Sole.
Sole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston thinks about countering with a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sole attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Winston looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 9:10
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacks Sole!

Event: CFC 390k Testie 1
Date: Nov 09, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
A low kick lands for Winston.
Both fighters circling a little - Winston finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Winston. That's going to slow Chukwuma down.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Winston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Chukwuma tries to land a leg kick but Winston saw it coming and moves away.
Winston feints a counter leg kick.
Chukwuma throws a body kick that misses.
Winston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chukwuma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Winston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Chukwuma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Winston slips a jab from Chukwuma.
Winston appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winston throws a leg kick but Chukwuma moved away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 9:10
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 9:10
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Winston!

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