Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1135 Ryan vs. Kamara
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Palhares throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Strong scores with a body shot.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strong.
Strong defending well as Palhares loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Strong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Palhares misses with a straight right.
Palhares misses with a lunging right hand
letting Strong counter with a right hand.
Strong digs a good hook to Palhares's body.
Palhares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Palhares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Palhares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strong lands a body shot.
Palhares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Palhares misses with an uppercut
and Strong counters with a nice uppercut.
Strong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Strong.#TD#
Palhares looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Palhares missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Palhares not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Strong is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palhares throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Strong pushes Palhares off looking to stand but Palhares dives back in and keeps control.
Palhares thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Palhares looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Palhares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strong keeps working.
Strong taking some punishment here, with Palhares in his half guard. #T2#
Palhares prevents Strong from standing back up. #SUB#
Palhares is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Strong looks like he's trying to stand up.
Palhares missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Palhares missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Strong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Palhares stops Strong from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strong slips a straight right by Palhares.
Strong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Palhares instigates a clinch.
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palhares prevents a body shot from Strong.
Strong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strong pushes Palhares back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Palhares gets through Strong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Strong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strong connects with a body shot.
Strong throws a jab when Palhares was well out of range.
LaDaniel Strong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strong looks to land a right hand but Palhares moved out of range.
Palhares with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palhares sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Strong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Strong scores with a jab to the head.
Palhares has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strong.
Palhares scores with a leg kick.
Strong lands with an overhand left.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strong as he avoids it easily.
Palhares tried to score with a low kick but Strong checks it.
Strong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Strong moves away from the strike by Palhares.
Strong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strong lands a jab to the head.
Palhares throws out a leg kick but Strong moves out of range and Palhares only half commits.
Strong moves away from the strike by Palhares.
Strong lands a right hook to the body.
Palhares fails with a takedown attempt.
Palhares tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strong swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Palhares drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but LaDaniel Strong will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jab by Strong.
Strong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Strong with a nice cross.
Good leg kick by Strong.
Nice cross by Strong.
Palhares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
LaDaniel Strong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palhares moves out of range as Strong strikes.
Palhares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Palhares tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strong swivels and escapes.
Palhares with a jab.#CUT#It looks like LaDaniel Strong has been cut.
Strong checks a leg kick.
Strong misses with a hook.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Strong enables Palhares to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Strong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares landing some decent shots from guard.
Strong wants to stand up but Palhares is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strong can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Palhares trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
Palhares works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strong is staying active underneath Palhares, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strong wants to get back to his feet.
Strong felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Luis Palhares overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palhares lands strikes from half guard.
Palhares sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strong defending well though.
Palhares trying to control from half guard but Strong is working away. #ES2#
Strong kicks off Palhares and gets to his feet. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Palhares or perhaps it was just good defense by Strong, which made it look bad.
Palhares cracks a nice hook into Strong's ribs.
Palhares misses with a hook.
Strong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Strong.
Palhares thumps Strong with a low kick.
Palhares throws a leg kick that misses.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palhares goes for a double leg but Strong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strong continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhares working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strong.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palhares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palhares prevents Strong from breaking the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Strong breaks the clinch.
Palhares slips under a jab from Strong.
Palhares throws a chopping leg kick but Strong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Palhares throws a wild body kick that Strong sees coming a mile off.
Palhares throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.
Strong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strong moves out of range as Palhares throws a body kick.
Strong throws out a counter right but Palhares avoids it with no problem.
Strong misses with the combination.
Palhares throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
Strong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palhares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strong misses with a wild combination.
Strong scores with a sloppy right hand. Palhares should have avoided that one.
Palhares shoots in looking for a takedown. Strong tries to sprawl out of it but Palhares keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Palhares shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Palhares!
Strong misses with a straight right.
Palhares fails with the takedown
and Strong counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Palhares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strong digs a good body shot into Palhares's ribs.
Palhares misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good standup being displayed there by Strong as he connects with a hook.
Palhares misses with a low kick as Strong jumps back.
Strong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LaDaniel Strong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on LaDaniel Strong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Strong blocks the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Strong.
Strong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palhares tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palhares somewhat.
Palhares takes a swing at Strong's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Strong as Palhares shoots in.
Donk. Strong catches Palhares right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Strong misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong throws a shot from downtown. Palhares moves away and avoids it.
Strong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palhares lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strong at a distance.
Strong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strong lands with a straight right. Palhares didn't see that one coming.
Palhares chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strong can pounce on him. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Palhares misses.
Strong slips under a jab from Palhares.
Strong feints a counter leg kick.
Palhares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Palhares tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strong swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palhares throws out a leg kick but Strong moves out of range and Palhares only half commits. #TD#
Palhares manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Strong on his heels. He'll look to pass Strong's guard now, I'm sure.
Strong wants to stand but Palhares is controlling the position.
Strong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palhares.
Strong wants to stand but Palhares is controlling the position.
Palhares throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Palhares won't allow Strong to get back to his feet.
Palhares is looking to work some ground and pound but Strong has wrist control.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Strong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Strong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palhares.
Palhares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Palhares slips under a jab from Strong.
Strong swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
Strong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Palhares can pounce on him.
Strong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Strong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Strong scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong lands with a shot to the body.
Palhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
Palhares slips under a jab from Strong.
Strong jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Strong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Palhares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Palhares tries for a takedown but Strong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Palhares.
Strong works Palhares's body with a nice hook.
Palhares throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Strong. Those never looked like landing.
Strong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Palhares on the side of the head.
That kick from Palhares tenderised Strong's leg. Strong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Palhares tries to score with a low kick but Strong moves his leg out of the way.
Strong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Palhares.
Palhares lands a leg kick that knocks Strong off balance momentarily.
Palhares throws a push kick but Strong slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick lands for Strong.
Strong misses with an uppercut.
Palhares slips under a jab from Strong.
Palhares is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong 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. #T4#
Strong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palhares.
A little feinted left hand from Palhares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Strong jabs Palhares right on the nose. Palhares blinks but takes it well.
Nice jab there from Strong.
Luis Palhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palhares tests Strong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palhares.
Strong stalks Palhares and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Palhares's face. Palhares staggers backwards, shaken.
A low kick from Palhares misses
and Strong counters with a series of strikes. Palhares will be more careful next time no doubt.
Strong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Palhares misses with a hook
and Strong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Palhares looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Strong staying out of range there.
Palhares feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strong takes a shot right to the bread basket.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LaDaniel Strong!
LaDaniel Strong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN Ragnarök
Date: Dec 29, 2024

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Machado.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Palhares has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Machado gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Palhares connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
A hook to the body from Machado.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Palhares blocking some punches.
Palhares gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machado.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado lands a body shot.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado lands a shot to the body.
Palhares lands a knee to the body.
Machado blocking some punches. #BC#
Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palhares looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Palhares connects with a body shot that sends Machado's belly button to the back.#T1#
Palhares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Palhares misses.
Palhares ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Palhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Machado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Palhares momentarily.
Palhares fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Machado has closed the distance and engaged Palhares in a clinch.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Palhares controls his hands.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Palhares wants the takedown. Machado is fighting it off but Palhares persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Machado's guard against the cage.
Palhares works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
Machado tries to roll over but Palhares keeps him under control.#T2#
Palhares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machado's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Palhares lands a nice short elbow.
Palhares slows the pace down in half guard.
Palhares wants to free his trapped foot but Machado is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Machado is looking for a sweep. Palhares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Palhares tries to pass to full mount but Machado defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Palhares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Palhares trying to control from half guard but Machado is working away. #SUB2#
Palhares is trying to work for a kimura but Machado is defending well.
Palhares thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Palhares trying to control the action but Machado is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machado trying to hold on to Palhares's head to control him but Palhares postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Palhares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wanderson Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machado.
Palhares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Palhares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Palhares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Palhares rushes Machado and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Palhares gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Machado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Palhares thows a huge punch but Machado dodges it nicely.
Palhares controlling the pace.
Palhares trying to control from half guard but Machado is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Palhares dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Machado's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Palhares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machado throws a hook but Palhares blocks it.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Luis Palhares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado cracks a nice hook into Palhares's ribs.
Palhares tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Palhares.
Palhares lands with a good body shot.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Palhares's head but Palhares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machado jabs at Palhares's body.
Palhares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Palhares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Palhares takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Machado gets tackled into the cage by Palhares. Palhares maintains the clinch.
Machado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palharess head.
Palhares lands an elbow just above Machado 's eye.
Machado misses with some punches.
Palhares blocking some punches.
Machado tries a body shot but Palhares blocks it.
Machado blocking some punches. #T1#
Palhares working aggressively here.
Palhares with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Palhares blocks an uppercut.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Palhares tries for a takedown but Machado manages to get underhooks.
Machado dodges an elbow strike from Palhares.
A hook to the body from Palhares.
Palhares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Palhares controls the action.
Palhares misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machado.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Palhares.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Machado takes an elbow to the temple.
Palhares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Palhares has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machado avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Palhares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palhares with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Palhares misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Palhares is looking for a takedown.
Wanderson Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Palhares.
Machado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Palhares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luis Palhares seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Palhares.
Palhares is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Palhares just misses with a elbow thrown towards Machado's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Machado working aggressively here.
Machado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Machado stops a takedown attempt from Palhares.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palhares.
Palhares lands an elbow just above Machado 's eye.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado digs a right hand into Palhares's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Palhares's gas tank. #T3#
Palhares changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machado fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Palhares throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Machado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palhares connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#Wanderson Machado's cut is getting worse.
A slapping body kick lands there for Palhares.
Palhares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machado to score with a decent uppercut.
Palhares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Machado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Palhares doesn't seem bothered though.
Palhares misses with a straight right.
Machado throws a series of strikes that have Palhares backpedaling.
Palhares throws a leg kick #CL#
and Machado counters by clinching up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado tries to work over Palhares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Machado.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado tries to work over Palhares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado working aggressively here. #T4#
Palhares slows down the pace here.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Palhares.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Palhares fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Palhares lands an uppercut.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Palhares tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Palhares struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Palhares is looking to control Machado's arms but Machado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Palhares has his back to the cage.
A short right from Palhares.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado pushes Palhares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luis Palhares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Machado's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Palhares or perhaps it was just good defense by Machado, which made it look bad.
Palhares wants to clinch up but Machado keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Machado was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Palhares.
Machado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Palhares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Palhares works the jab nicely.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palhares changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Palhares connects with a looping right hand.
Palhares checks a low kick from Machado.
And Palhares tries to counter it with a takedown but Machado pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Palhares fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Machado. That snapped Palhares's head back.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palhares.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Palhares is just out of range.
Palhares delivers a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhares throws a push kick but Machado slaps the foot to one side.
Palhares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
It looked like Machado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Palhares scores with a hook.
Machado throws a lazy right hand but Palhares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palhares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machado.#T1#
A punch combination from Machado misses.
Wanderson Machado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Palhares keeps Machado at a distance using the push kick.
Machado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palhares.
Machado is looking to clinch.
Palhares misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Palhares works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Palhares feints and as Machado raises his hands in defense, Palhares changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Machado manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Machado moves in looking to clinch but Palhares pushes him off.
Machado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Palhares.
A head kick misses from Machado.
Palhares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Machado lunges at Palhares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Palhares's hand.
Palhares has a takedown stuffed.
Wanderson Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Machado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Palhares misses with an uppercut
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machado slips under a jab from Palhares.
Machado lands a really nice looking cross but Palhares seems unphased.
Machado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Palhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palhares fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice cross by Machado.
A decent looking cross lands there for Machado.
Machado misses with a low kick as Palhares jumps back.
A big left from Palhares misses.
Palhares throws a leg kick which misses Machado's front leg but catches the back leg as Machado tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Palhares closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Machado did well to prevent Palhares getting side control.#SUB2#
Machado is defending against the submission attempts here by Palhares.
Palhares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
Machado knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Palhares on the ground.#T3#
Machado is positioning himself well to prevent Palhares advancing to mount.
Palhares is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Machado is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Palhares lands a heavy elbow.
Palhares dominating with strikes here.
The referee warns Machado that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #CUT2#Wanderson Machado's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luis Palhares!
Luis Palhares made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.

Event: DMMA 373
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Palhares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Margera scores with a hook to the body. Palhares takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick from Palhares misses.
Palhares throws a low kick but Margera moves out of range easily.
Palhares wants to slow Margera down by chopping away at his legs.
Margera has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Palhares is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Margera misses with a hook. Palhares ducked under it nicely.
Palhares buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Palhares lands with a thumping leg kick.
Palhares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Margera throws a hook but Palhares avoids it easily.
Palhares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palhares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Palhares misses with a head kick.
Palhares has his takedown stuffed
and Margera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares tries for a takedown but Margera circles away easily#CL2#
and Margera moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Margera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Margera lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Margera unloads a knee to the mid-section. Palhares lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Margera misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Palhares breaks the clinch.
Margera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Margera blocks a low kick nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Palhares has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Palhares misses with a low kick.
Palhares connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Palhares avoids the body shot from Margera.
Margera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Margera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Margera just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Margera closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Margera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Palhares misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Margera.
Margera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Margera swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Palhares crunches a lovely knee into Margera's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Palhares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Palhares misses with a leg kick.
Margera throws a series of punches but Palhares moves out of range.
A cross from Palhares lands.
Boryslav Margera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Margera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palhares.
Palhares has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Palhares there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Palhares misses.
Palhares looks to land a left hand but Margera moved out of range nicely.
Margera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Margera walks into a stiff left hand from Palhares.
Margera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Palhares misses its intended target.
Margera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Palhares moves away from the strike by Margera.
Palhares appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Palhares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Margera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Margera throws a hook to the side of Palhares's head but Palhares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Palhares misses with a hook. Margera ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Palhares ducks under a wild hook from Margera.
Palhares staying out of range there.
Margera throws a hook but Palhares blocks it.
Margera moves in looking to clinch but Palhares pushes him off.
Palhares takes a swing at Margera's ribcage but misses.
Margera wants to clinch up but Palhares keeps it at a distance.
Margera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Palhares's head.
Nice cross by Palhares.
A punch lands to the side of Palhares 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Palhares misses with a shot to the body
and Margera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Margera lands a nice shot that snaps Palhares's head back.
Margera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Palhares throws a looping overhand right but Margera ducks down to avoid it.
Margera is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Palhares with a body shot.
Palhares works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Margera is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Palhares had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhares with a jab.
Palhares misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Margera wants to clinch up but Palhares keeps it at a distance.
Palhares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Margera has time to react.
Margera takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Palhares appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Palhares changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Margera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Margera is looking for a sweep.
Palhares misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Palhares tries for a kimura but Margera is defending well.
Palhares working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Margera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Margera tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ground and pound from Palhares seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Margera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Boryslav Margera will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Palhares misses with a body kick.
Margera blocks a leg kick.
Palhares connects with a solid leg kick.
Palhares lands with a thumping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Margera.
Margera jabs Palhares to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Palhares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Palhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Margera moves away.
Margera misses with a straight right.
Margera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palhares.
Margera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palhares.
Margera throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Margera.
Palhares looks to clinch
and Margera counters with a straight right hand.
Margera throws a lazy uppercut
and Palhares counters with a straight right hand.
Palhares is trying hard to land a takedown here. Margera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Margera moves out of range of the leg kick from Palhares.
Margera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Palhares throws a low kick but Margera avoids it.
Margera lands with a nice body punch.
Margera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Margera thuds a left hand into Palhares's body.
Palhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palhares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Margera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palhares swings widly with a right hand
enabling Margera to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Margera misses.
Margera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palhares punishes Margera's body with a nice straight punch.
Margera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Palhares throws a front kick aimed at Margera's knee but Margera avoids it well.
Margera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Margera moved away.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Margera.
Margera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Palhares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Margera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Margera checks it well.
Margera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Margera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Margera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Palhares in his tracks.
Boryslav Margera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Palhares.
Margera misses with a body shot.
Margera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palhares misses with a looping left.
Margera throws a big shot that misses.
Palhares misses with a low kick as Margera jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Margera! But no joy.
Palhares shoots for a takedown but Margera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Margera misses with a wild body shot.
Palhares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Margera.
Palhares ducks under a wild hook from Margera.
Margera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Margera throws a lazy right hand but Palhares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Margera just misses with a punch to the body.
Palhares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palhares tries to clinch but Margera moves out of range.
Margera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Palhares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Margera throws out the jab.
Palhares walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Margera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Palhares counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Palhares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Palhares scores with a hook.
Margera cracks Palhares with a right hand to the side of the head.
Palhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Margera is just out of range.
Palhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palhares lunges at Margera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Margera's hand.
Palhares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Palhares throws a jab but it's blocked by Margera.
Palhares listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palhares misses with a leg kick.
Margera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Palhares throws a solid leg kick but Margera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Palhares.
Palhares is trying hard to land a takedown here. Margera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palhares misses with a hook. Margera ducked under it nicely.
Palhares gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Margera works Palhares's body with a nice hook.
Margera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Palhares.
Palhares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Margera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Palhares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Margera throws a lazy right hand but Palhares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Margera throws a sloppy body shot
and Palhares counters with a nice uppercut.
Margera scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Palhares misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boryslav Margera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Palhares throws a solid leg kick but Margera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Palhares.
Margera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Margera wants to clinch up but Palhares keeps it at a distance.
Palhares 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.
Margera defending well as Palhares loads up on a big left hand.
Margera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palhares.
Palhares lands with a shot to the body.
Palhares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Palhares closes the distance but Margera moves to the side
and Margera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Margera cracks Palhares with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Palhares misses.
Margera misses with a straight right.
Margera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Margera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Margera.
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!
Margera throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Palhares. #T1#
Palhares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Margera throws a hook but Palhares blocks it.
Palhares looks for the body kick but Margera saw that one coming.
Margera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Margera throws the left hand but Palhares avoids the punch easily.
Palhares scores with a leg kick.
Margera misses with a hook. Palhares ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palhares. Margera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palhares avoids the body shot from Margera.
Margera misses the shot to the body.
Palhares throws a big counter combination but Margera scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Margera defending well as Palhares loads up on a big left hand.
Margera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Palhares misses the target.
Margera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Margera looks to land a right hand but Palhares moved out of range.
Palhares swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Margera blocks a leg kick.
Margera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Palhares looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2##TD#
Palhares closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Margera to the mat! Margera manages to get full guard.
Margera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palhares is one step ahead there.
Palhares content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Margera trying to control the position here.
Margera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Palhares lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Palhares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Margera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Margera keeps moving. #T3#
Margera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Margera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Margera keeps moving.
Margera pulls Palhares in close to prevent any damage.
Margera is continuing to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Palhares postures up in Margera's guard and throws a big left but Margera blocks it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Palhares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Margera is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Luis Palhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Margera lunges at Palhares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Palhares's hand.
Margera misses with a wild body shot.
Palhares fires out a quick counter leg kick but Margera just manages to avoid it.
Margera checks a leg kick.
Boryslav Margera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Margera blocks a head kick by Palhares.
Margera with a hook.
Margera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palhares.
Margera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Margera throws a series of punches but Palhares avoids them all with ease.
Palhares lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Boryslav Margera has been cut.#CL#
Palhares moves into the clinch successfully.
Palhares misses with a hook from the clinch.

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 Luis Palhares.
I think Margera 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: CCC 85
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Palhares walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Palhares connects with the punch.
Leben cracks Palhares with a good jab.
Palhares misses with a low kick.
Palhares throws a sloppy head kick and Leben moves out of range easily.
Palhares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leben throws out the jab.
Palhares avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Palhares has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Leben looks to land a right hand but Palhares moved out of range.
Leben looks to land a right hand but Palhares moved out of range.
Palhares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palhares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leben cracks a nice hook into Palhares's ribs.
Leben has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Leben checks a leg kick.
Palhares misses with a straight right.
Leben missing with a left hand there. Palhares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leben defending well as Palhares loads up on a big left hand.
Leben buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leben's sensitive parts.
Leben throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Leben stuns Palhares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Palhares lands with a straight right. Leben didn't see that one coming.
Leben lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Palhares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leben fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Palhares swinging wildly here.
Leben thuds a left hand into Palhares's body.
Leben throws a body punch but Palhares moves out of range.
Leben takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Palhares tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leben is able to avoid easily.
Leben chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Palhares can pounce on him.
Leben throws a nice head kick!
Palhares misses with a shot to the body
and Leben counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leben 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palhares looks to land a right hand but Leben moved out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Palhares blocks the leg kick.
Palhares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Leben wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leben uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Leben.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Palhares misses with a kick to the body
and Leben counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Palhares throws a head kick that misses.
Palhares throws a head kick that half lands.
Leben blocks the body kick.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Leben sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Palhares needs to keep his hands up - Leben had a free shot at his head there.
Palhares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Palhares misses the target.
Palhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Palhares! But no joy.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leben.
Leben misses the shot to the body.
Leben lands a jab to Palhares's midsection.
Leben throws a hook to the side of Palhares's head but Palhares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Palhares motions for Leben to come forward. Palhares throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leben finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Leben clobbers Palhares with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Palhares avoids the body shot from Leben.
Palhares tries a quick counter leg kick but Leben is wise to it.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Palhares darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Palhares misses with a wild body shot.
Leben throwing a counter right hand but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Palhares's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leben under the eye.
Leben just misses with a punch to the body.
Leben lands a nice leg kick that just misses Palhares's sensitive parts.
Palhares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leben works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Palhares misses with a body kick.
Leben connects with a body shot that sends Palhares's belly button to the back.
Leben misses with a few strikes there.
Jab from Leben.
Leben is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Leben misses the target.
Palhares was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Leben takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leben with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leben cracks Palhares with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leben keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Leben loads up on a big right hand but Palhares slips the punch.
Leben moves out of range of the leg kick from Palhares.
Palhares connects with a leg kick.
Palhares thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Leben if he has to take too many more of those.
Leben blocks the body kick.
Leben slips under a jab from Palhares.
Palhares looks to land a left hand but Leben moved out of range nicely.
Palhares throws a head kick that misses.
Palhares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leben takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Palhares throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leben. Palhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palhares connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leben. Leben circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Palhares misses
and Palhares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palhares looks to land a right hand but Leben moved out of range.
Palhares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leben tries to land a front kick but Palhares steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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 Black Leben will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Palhares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Palhares moves away from the strike by Leben.
Palhares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leben.
Leben lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Palhares backs up against the cage.
Palhares avoids the body shot from Leben.
Leben is looking to score with low kicks.
Palhares lands a head shot.
Palhares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leben.
Leben scores with a nice right hand.
Palhares throws a head kick but Leben moves out of range.
Palhares walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Decent striking displayed by Palhares there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palhares avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Palhares with the counter takedown but Leben avoids it easily.
Leben misses with a straight right.
Palhares on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Leben blocks a head kick by Palhares.
Nice body punch from Leben.
Palhares walks into a jab.#T1#
Palhares with a nice calf kick.
Palhares walks into a stiff left hand from Leben.
Palhares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leben misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palhares.
Palhares is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Palhares throws a hook to the side of Leben's head but Leben sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leben throws a leg kick which misses Palhares's front leg but catches the back leg as Palhares tries to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Palhares as he connects with a hook.
Leben displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palhares throws out the jab.
Palhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palhares throws a lazy head kick
and Leben makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leben lands with a thumping leg kick.
Black Leben is winning the standup battle so far.
Leben getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Leben.
Palhares lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Leben misses with a wild body shot.
Leben lands a jab.
Leben with a hook.#T2#
Palhares tries to bum rush Leben with a series of wild strikes but Leben uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leben slips a jab and a cross from Palhares.
Leben walks into a left hand.
Leben scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Palhares finds it's way through Leben's defenses.
Palhares tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Palhares blocks a leg kick.
Leben lands a nice leg kick that just misses Palhares's sensitive parts.
Palhares takes a kick to the side of the head.
Leben smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leben fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Palhares on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Palhares.
Palhares chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leben can pounce on him.
Palhares moves out of range as Leben strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Palhares might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Leben has got the better of the exchanges.
Leben misses the shot to the body.
Palhares scores with a nice strike.
Palhares has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Leben tries to bum rush Palhares with a series of wild strikes but Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palhares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leben.
Leben is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palhares can do to turn this around?
Palhares is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Palhares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leben lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Leben. Beautiful body shot.
Palhares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Palhares throws a poor cross that misses
and Leben counters with a right hand to the body.
Palhares avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leben misses with an uppercut.
Leben lands a jab to the nose.
Leben misses with a looping right.
Palhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palhares misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Leben misses.
Palhares on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palhares connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Palhares misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Palhares misses the target.
Leben is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Palhares lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leben misses with a left hand
and Leben takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palhares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Palhares misses
and Leben counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Palhares blocks a jab.
Palhares takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leben. Palhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leben lands a jab.
Leben avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leben scores with the left hand. Palhares knows he should have avoided that one.
Leben tries to land a leg kick but Palhares saw it coming and moves away.
Palhares with the counter takedown but Leben avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Leben misses.
Palhares thows a leg kick but Leben checks it
and Leben connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Palhares.
Palhares looks to land a body kick but Leben moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Black Leben dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Leben checks a low kick from Palhares.
Black Leben is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Palhares misses with a head kick.
Palhares throws a hook to the side of Leben's head but Leben sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Palhares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leben counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leben swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leben misses with a hook.
Palhares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leben.
Palhares lands with a kick to the ribs.
Leben blocks a jab.
Palhares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leben moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palhares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Leben swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leben moves out of range of the body kick.
Leben misses with an uppercut.
Leben sizes up Palhares with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Leben uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Palhares has time to react.
Leben scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
A solid body kick from Leben.
Leben lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Palhares.
Leben scores with a sloppy right hand. Palhares should have avoided that one.
Palhares tries to score with a low kick but Leben moves his leg out of the way.
Palhares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leben moves out of range as Palhares strikes.
Leben was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leben connects with an inside leg kick.
Leben with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Leben misses the target.
Leben misses with an uppercut.
Leben uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palhares.
Palhares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leben circles away quickly and effectively.
Leben was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Palhares looks to throw the jab but Leben is out of range.
Palhares loads up on a big right hand but Leben slips the punch.
Leben avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leben lands an overhand right.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Leben.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leben pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Palhares as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Palhares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leben throws a head kick but Palhares moves out of range.
Leben scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leben ducks right into an uppercut from Palhares.
Palhares lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Palhares's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leben darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leben throws a low kick but Palhares moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leben. Palhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leben with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leben.
Palhares throws a front kick aimed at Leben's knee but Leben avoids it well.
Palhares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leben throws a low kick but Palhares moves out of range easily.
That kick from Leben tenderised Palhares's leg. Palhares is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leben throws a body punch but Palhares moves out of range. #T3#
Palhares throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leben scores with a jab.
A good leg kick by Leben.
Palhares slips a straight right by Leben.
Palhares throws a jab but it's blocked by Leben.
Leben avoids a punch combination nicely.
Palhares looks to land a left hand but Leben moved out of range nicely.
Palhares scores with a punch to the head.
Leben lands an overhand right.
A big left from Palhares misses.
Palhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leben was well out of range. Poor timing from Palhares.
Leben with a hook.
Palhares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leben.
Palhares scores with a spinning back kick!
Palhares moves away from the strike by Leben. #T4#
Palhares throws the kick towards the body but Leben avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leben uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Palhares slips a straight right by Leben.
Palhares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Palhares falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leben counters with a straight right hand.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Leben sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Leben wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leben swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leben connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Palhares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Palhares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leben lands a right hook to the body.
A cross from Palhares lands.
Palhares throws out a loose jab but Leben uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palhares throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Luis Palhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Leben there.

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

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

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

Event: CCC 79
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Palhares lands the left hand.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palhares was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Palhares looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller misses with a body punch
and Palhares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palhares buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Palhares has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Palhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Palhares misses.
It looked like Miller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Luis Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palhares misses with a lunging right hand
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Palhares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miller.
Palhares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miller is looking to wear down Palhares with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Palhares throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palhares takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miller lands a right hook to the body.
Palhares looks for the body kick but Miller saw that one coming.
A left lands for Miller.#T1#
Palhares throws a push kick but Miller slaps the foot to one side.
Miller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Miller misses with a looping right.
Palhares misses with a kick to the body
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
Palhares moves into range and connects with a jab.
Palhares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Palhares moves away and avoids it.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Palhares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palhares loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Palhares takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Miller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Palhares throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Decent striking displayed by Miller there.
Miller misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Palhares misses
and Miller counters with a nice body shot.
Palhares looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Palhares throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Palhares thinking.
Palhares is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Palhares saw that one coming.
Palhares drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palhares looks for the body kick but Miller saw that one coming.
Palhares staying out of range there.
Palhares looks to land a body kick but Miller moved away.
Palhares takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller with a hook.#T3#
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Palhares ducks right into an uppercut from Miller.
Miller moves out of range as Palhares strikes.
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Palhares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palhares attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Palhares.
Miller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Palhares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miller lands a jab to the nose.
Palhares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Miller blocks a head kick by Palhares.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Palhares finds it's way through Miller's defenses.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palhares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Palhares misses with a head kick.
Palhares connects with a looping right hand.
Miller catches Palhares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Palhares walks into a left hand.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palhares.
A big left from Miller misses.
A nice side step and Palhares releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palhares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palhares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller misses with a hook to the body
enabling Palhares to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Palhares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Miller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Palhares cracks Miller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Miller misses with a hook.
Palhares loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller cracks Palhares with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Palhares connects with a looping right hand.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Palhares throws an off balance right hand
and Miller counters with a nice body shot.
Palhares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palhares throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Palhares changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miller avoids the head kick by Palhares.
Miller throwing a counter right hand but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Palhares gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller scores with a hook.
Miller misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Miller looks to land a combination but Palhares avoids it well.
Joshua Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Palhares slips a straight right by Miller.
Palhares throws a nice inside leg kick.
Miller blocks the body kick.
Miller throws a body punch but Palhares moves out of range.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palhares can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Palhares's head back.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Palhares is just out of range.
Palhares throws a counter combo.
Palhares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Palhares listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Palhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Miller dips to his left and cracks Palhares with an uppercut!
Miller moves out of range of the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Palhares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Palhares lands a nice shot that snaps Miller's head back.
Miller misses with a hook.
Palhares feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Millers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miller lands a jab-cross combination.
Palhares looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller punishes Palhares's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Miller takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Palhares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Palhares might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Miller has got the better of the exchanges.
Palhares walks into a jab.
Palhares getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palhares.#T3#
Palhares misses with a double jab
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Palhares lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Palhares has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Palhares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Palhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Palhares takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Palhares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller throws a jab when Palhares was well out of range.
Crunch! Palhares slams his shin into Miller's torso.
Palhares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palhares. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Palhares.
Miller scores with a jab. Palhares acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palhares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Palhares.
Palhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palhares throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Palhares misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palhares moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Palhares throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller throws a shot to the body.
Palhares defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Palhares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Miller dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Palhares throws a sloppy head kick
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Palhares lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Palhares takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Palhares goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Palhares throws a leg kick which misses Miller's front leg but catches the back leg as Miller tries to avoid it.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Miller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Palhares avoids the body shot from Miller.
A low kick from Palhares is predictable there
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Palhares is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Miller lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palhares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Palhares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palhares has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Palhares there as he acknowledges the shot.
Palhares throws a body kick that misses
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Miller misses.
A shot to the liver by Palhares. Beautiful body shot.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Palhares tries to land a front kick but Miller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick from Palhares, right into the meat of the thigh.
Palhares throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller misses with a hook
and Palhares counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Miller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Palhares. Palhares obviously looking to wear him down.
Palhares misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Miller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Palhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palhares takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Palhares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palhares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miller counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Palhares misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Palhares is predictable there
and Miller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - Palhares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miller.
Miller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palhares.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Palhares ducks down to avoid it.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Palhares moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Miller takes one on the button.
Miller blocks a jab.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Miller checks a leg kick.#T3#
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palhares moves away.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Palhares is out of range.
Miller takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Miller throws a right and a left that Palhares avoids nicely.
Palhares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Palhares is looking to land body kicks.
Palhares throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Palhares misses.
Miller lands an overhand right.
Palhares throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palhares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palhares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palhares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut.
Good work by Miller as he checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Miller misses its target.#T4#
Palhares throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares moves away from the strike by Miller.
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palhares takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Palhares throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palhares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palhares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Palhares changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miller swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Palhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palhares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miller scores with a jab.
Palhares scores with a nice right hand.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Miller cracks Palhares with an open hand slap.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller throwing a counter right hand but Palhares manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Miller clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Palhares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Palhares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller lands the left hand.
Miller moves out of range as Palhares throws a body kick.
Miller is looking to counter punch.
Miller misses with the combination.
Palhares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Miller checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palhares misses with a hook
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Palhares throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Palhares tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miller is able to avoid easily.
Palhares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miller.
Miller throws a body punch but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Palhares.
Palhares looks to throw a body kick
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Palhares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Palhares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Miller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palhares misses with a low kick.
Palhares throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Palhares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Palhares ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Palhares uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Palhares avoids the body shot from Miller.
Palhares throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Miller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Palhares.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Palhares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palhares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palhares throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Palhares connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Palhares's head back.
Miller throws the left hand but Palhares avoids the punch easily.
Palhares misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Miller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Palhares.
Palhares throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Palhares throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Palhares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Palhares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.#T3#
Miller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Palhares swings widly with a right hand
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Palhares throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller tests Palhares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palhares has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Palhares is just out of range.
Palhares swinging wildly here.
Miller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Palhares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller connects with a nice looking jab.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Palhares shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares throws a head kick that misses.
Palhares looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Miller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Palhares. Palhares obviously looking to wear him down.
Miller takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Palhares misses the shot to the body.
Palhares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palhares lets loose with a powerful body kick. Miller will feel that in the morning.
Palhares throws a head kick that misses.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palhares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Palhares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palhares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palhares throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller throws a jab when Palhares was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Palhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palhares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Miller had his way with Luis Palhares in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Palhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palhares appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Miller misses with a hook. Palhares ducked under it nicely.
Palhares throws a lazy head kick
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Palhares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palhares avoids the body shot from Miller.
Palhares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Palhares at a distance.
Palhares slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Miller scores with a three punch combo!
Miller with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palhares moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Nice defenses there by Palhares.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Palhares.
Palhares scores with a head kick. Miller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palhares tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Palhares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Palhares throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Palhares throws a one two combo.
Miller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palhares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miller has time to react.
Miller lands a head shot.
Palhares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Palhares.
Miller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Palhares connects with a jab.#T2#
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Palhares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Palhares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Palhares.
Palhares misses with the combination.
A right-left combo lands from Palhares.
Miller misses with a hook
and Palhares counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miller's knee momentarily.
Palhares is looking to land body kicks.
Palhares throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Palhares misses with a double jab. #T3#
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Palhares. That's going to slow Miller down.
Palhares tries to land a body kick
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Miller connects with a nice looking jab.
Miller throws a jab when Palhares was well out of range.
Good shot there by Miller.
Palhares throws a front kick that sends Miller stumbling back into the cage.
Palhares thumps Miller with a low kick.
Palhares throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Palhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Palhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Palhares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Palhares throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller 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. #T4#
Palhares darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Palhares.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Palhares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Palhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Palhares to score with a decent uppercut.
Palhares throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Palhares takes one to the chin there.
Palhares moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Luis Palhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palhares sees it coming and avoids it easily.

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 Joshua Miller.
Well Miller 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: CCC 72
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Crenshaw 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.
Palhares throws a hook to the side of Crenshaw's head but Crenshaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Palhares, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crenshaw is looking to counter the offense by Palhares and move into the clinch.
Good work by Crenshaw as he checks the leg kick.
Crenshaw swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crenshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palhares throws a lazy right hand but Crenshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crenshaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Palhares lands with a nice body kick.
Palhares works over Crenshaw's head and body with a nice combination.
Palhares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crenshaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Palhares is trying to counter with his kicks.
Crenshaw lands a body shot.
Palhares lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhares throws a wild body kick that Crenshaw sees coming a mile off.
Palhares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Palhares.#T1#
Crenshaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Palhares falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crenshaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Crenshaw throws a hook to the side of Palhares's head but Palhares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Palhares lands a nice hook to Crenshaw's body. Crenshaw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crenshaw swings away with a body shot that misses
and Palhares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crenshaw takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Palhares misses with a straight right. #KD#
Crenshaw drops Palhares with a beautiful combination! Palhares stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crenshaw is looking for the KO!#ROC#Palhares is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Luis Palhares has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palhares scores with a push kick.
Palhares is still on wobbly legs! Can Crenshaw finish him?
Palhares lands a nice looking kick to the body. Crenshaw takes a step back to recover.
Palhares goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Palhares seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Palhares throws a body shot but no joy.
Palhares lands with an overhand left.
Palhares connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crenshaw slips under a jab.
Crenshaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Palhares.
Crenshaw misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crenshaw. Palhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crenshaw moves away.
Palhares lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crenshaw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Palhares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick lands for Palhares.
Luis Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palhares misses with a right hand
and Crenshaw counters with an inside leg kick.
Crenshaw is looking to clinch but Palhares is avoiding it.
Palhares now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Crenshaw takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Palhares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Palhares connects with a body shot that sends Crenshaw's belly button to the back.
Crenshaw connects with a solid leg kick.
Palhares misses with a looping right.
Crenshaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Palhares.
Crenshaw motions for Palhares to come forward. Crenshaw throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crenshaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Palhares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palhares scores with a leg kick.
Palhares throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crenshaw misses with a combination
and Palhares counters with a straight right hand.
Palhares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Palhares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palhares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Crenshaw wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Palhares.
Palhares takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Palhares tries to land a leg kick but Crenshaw saw it coming and moves away.
Palhares throws a body punch but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Palhares throws an overhand right that lands on Crenshaw's shoulder, as Crenshaw tries to avoid the shot.
Palhares plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Crenshaw will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Crenshaw throws a predictable looking body shot
and Palhares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Palhares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crenshaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crenshaw is looking to counter the offense by Palhares and move into the clinch.
Crenshaw throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crenshaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palhares is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palhares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palhares throws a head kick that misses.
Crenshaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Palhares.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Palhares dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luis Palhares's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circling - Palhares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crenshaw keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Palhares scoring well with a low kick there.
Palhares throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Crenshaw counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Crenshaw might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Crenshaw pushes Palhares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palhares scores with a shoulder strike.
Palhares misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palhares misses with an elbow strike.
Crenshaw is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crenshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crenshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Crenshaw fails to land. #BC2#
Palhares breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crenshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Palhares.
A little feinted left hand from Crenshaw on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crenshaw wants to clinch but Palhares slips to the side
and Palhares counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Crenshaw walks forward, straight into a front kick from Palhares.
Palhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palhares was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Palhares walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Palhares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw avoids the body shot from Palhares.
Crenshaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Palhares misses with a looping right.
Crenshaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Palhares looks to land a right hand but Crenshaw moved out of range.
Palhares throws a hook but Crenshaw blocks it.
Palhares tries to land a front kick but Crenshaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crenshaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Palhares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palhares misses with a wild body shot.
Crenshaw is looking to counter punch.
Palhares looks to land a left hand but Crenshaw moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Palhares lands a lovely overhand right.
Crenshaw moves away from the strike by Palhares.
Crenshaw is looking to counter the offense by Palhares and move into the clinch.
Crenshaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crenshaw is looking to wear down Palhares with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Palhares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palhares looks to land a left hand but Crenshaw moved out of range nicely.
Crenshaw connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crenshaw moves away.
Crenshaw catches Palhares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crenshaw.
Palhares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Palhares.
A shot to the liver by Palhares. Beautiful body shot.
Palhares misses with a lunging right hand
and Crenshaw counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Palhares throws a nice looking combination but Crenshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A leg kick checked by Palhares.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Palhares! But no joy.
Palhares throws a head kick but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Palhares misses with a right hand
and Crenshaw counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Palhares.
Palhares throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crenshaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crenshaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palhares throws out the jab.
Palhares throws a head kick but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Palhares takes a swing at Crenshaw's ribcage but misses.
Palhares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Palhares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crenshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palhares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crenshaw.
Palhares only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Palhares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crenshaw manages to avoid it.#T4#
Palhares misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Crenshaw counters with a crisp one two that drops Palhares! Crenshaw thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Palhares to his feet! Palhares is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares tries to score with a low kick but Crenshaw moves his leg out of the way.
Palhares fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crenshaw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crenshaw avoids the head kick by Palhares.
Palhares throws a hook but Crenshaw avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Palhares.
Palhares misses with a hook. Crenshaw ducked under it nicely.
Crenshaw seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Palhares thows a body kick. Crenshaw tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Luis Palhares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palhares bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Palhares moves out of range of the strikes.
Palhares throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Crenshaw counters by moving into the clinch.
Palhares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palhares utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crenshaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Palhares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luis Palhares's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Palhares with the inside leg kick.
Palhares misses with a hook. Crenshaw ducked under it nicely.
Crenshaw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Palhares misses with an uppercut. Crenshaw saw that one coming.
Crenshaw slips under a jab.
Crenshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palhares.
A slow jab from Palhares misses its intended target.
Crenshaw is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Palhares.
Crenshaw tried to score with a low kick but Palhares checks it.
Nice body punch from Crenshaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crenshaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Palhares. That did some damage!
Palhares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crenshaw.
Palhares throws a head kick but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Palhares throws a hook to the side of Crenshaw's head but Crenshaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Crenshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Crenshaw tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Palhares manages to circle out of the way.
Palhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palhares delivers a nice body kick.
Crenshaw scores with a nice right hand.
Palhares moves out of range of the strikes.
Palhares looks to throw the jab but Crenshaw is out of range.
Crenshaw appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Crenshaw misses.
Palhares throws a lazy right hand but Crenshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crenshaw blocks the body kick.
That kick from Palhares tenderised Crenshaw's leg. Crenshaw is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crenshaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palhares.
Crenshaw lands a nice leg kick that just misses Palhares's sensitive parts. #T2#
Palhares moves out of range of the body kick from Crenshaw.
Palhares throws a front kick aimed at Crenshaw's knee but Crenshaw avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Crenshaw misses the target.#CL#
Crenshaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Palhares wants to break free but Crenshaw has control.
Palhares wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Palhares breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palhares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crenshaw.
A punch lands to the side of Crenshaw 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Crenshaw clinches up against the cage.
Palhares can't break the clinch.
Palhares misses with a knee to the head.
Crenshaw misses with a body punch.
Crenshaw blocks an elbow strike.
Crenshaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crenshaw tries to throw a body punch but Palhares avoids it by throwing Crenshaw back against the cage. #BC2#
Palhares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Palhares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crenshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Crenshaw moves out of range as Palhares strikes.
Palhares swings for the body but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Palhares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Palhares moves out of range of the strikes.
Crenshaw avoids a kick to the body.
Palhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palhares is trying to counter with his kicks.
Palhares swings for the body but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Crenshaw tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Palhares manages to circle out of the way.
Crenshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Palhares misses with a looping right.
Crenshaw slips under a jab from Palhares.
Palhares lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Palhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palhares misses with the combination.
Crenshaw throwing a counter right hand but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Crenshaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Palhares at a distance.
Crenshaw tries to clinch up.
Palhares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crenshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Palhares.
Crenshaw swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Palhares bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Palhares loads up on a big right hand but Crenshaw slips the punch.
Crenshaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Crenshaw misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Luis Palhares just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Luis Palhares's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Palhares ducks under a wild hook from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palhares manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Palhares lands but Crenshaw takes it in his stride.
Crenshaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Palhares lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Palhares avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Crenshaw instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Palhares breaks the clinch.
Palhares swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Crenshaw counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw lands a shoulder strike.
Palhares wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Palhares looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crenshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palhares backwards. #BC2#
Palhares breaks the clinch.
Palhares misses with a body punch
and Crenshaw counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Crenshaw tries to clinch but Palhares is having none of it.
Palhares looks to land a body kick but Crenshaw moved away.
Crenshaw 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.
Crenshaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crenshaw blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Palhares.
Crenshaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palhares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Palhares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palhares checks a leg kick. #CL#
Crenshaw clinches.
Crenshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Crenshaw - that landed with a thud.
Palhares is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Crenshaw digs a right hand underneath Palhares's ribcage. Palhares let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Palhares tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crenshaw avoids it.
Crenshaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Palhares.
Palhares takes a shot to the head.
Palhares prevents a body shot from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crenshaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palharess head.
Crenshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Palhares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crenshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Crenshaw.
Palhares has had enough of the clinch but Crenshaw keeps him there for the moment.
Crenshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Palhares fails to land. #BC2#
Palhares breaks the clinch.
Palhares moves out of range of the strikes.
Palhares tests Crenshaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Nice body punch from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw checks a leg kick.
Crenshaw throws a predictable looking body shot
and Palhares counters with a straight right hand.
Palhares misses with a low kick.
Crenshaw moves out of range of the leg kick from Palhares.
Palhares throws a body punch but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Crenshaw is looking to clinch but Palhares is avoiding it.
Palhares misses with an uppercut. Crenshaw saw that one coming.
Crenshaw wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Crenshaw jabs Palhares to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Palhares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palhares throws a sloppy head kick
and Crenshaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Palhares throws a sloppy head kick and Crenshaw moves out of range easily.
Palhares connects with an inside leg kick.
Palhares throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick by Palhares misses
and Crenshaw counters with a left to the body.
Palhares throws a good cross that connects.
Crenshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palhares was well out of range. Poor timing from Crenshaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhares 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.
A thudding body kick lands there by Palhares!
Crenshaw dodges the punch combination from Palhares.
Palhares paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Palhares throws a hook but Crenshaw avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Don Crenshaw will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luis Palhares's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Palhares looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Don Crenshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palhares throws a nice head kick!
Crenshaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palhares.
Palhares lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crenshaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crenshaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palhares misses with a low kick. #CL#
Crenshaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Palhares, pushing him back against the cage.
Crenshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Palhares uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Palhares controls his hands. #BC2#
Palhares breaks the clinch.
Palhares throws a head kick but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Palhares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crenshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crenshaw tries to counter by clinching up but Palhares breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Crenshaw takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crenshaw blocks a jab.
Crenshaw tries to counter by clinching up but Palhares breaks away and moves out of range.
Palhares throws a series of punches but Crenshaw avoids them all with ease.
Crenshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crenshaw avoids the body shot from Palhares.
Crenshaw throws out a leg kick but Palhares moves out of range and Crenshaw only half commits.
Crenshaw slips a jab from Palhares.
Palhares lands a nice looking body shot.
Crenshaw looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Palhares scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crenshaw. That's going to slow Palhares down.
Palhares looks to throw the jab but Crenshaw is out of range.
Palhares throws a shot from downtown. Crenshaw moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Palhares connects with an inside leg kick.
Crenshaw throws a big shot that misses.
Palhares throws a jab but it's blocked by Crenshaw.
Palhares connects with the punch.
Palhares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crenshaw avoids a kick to the body.
Palhares misses with a straight left.
Crenshaw tries to counter by clinching up but Palhares breaks away and moves out of range.
Crenshaw defending well as Palhares loads up on a big left hand.
Palhares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crenshaw is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Palhares.#KD#
Crenshaw lands a big uppercut and Palhares crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Palhares looks OK. Crenshaw waves Palhares back to his feet!
Palhares is looking to slow Crenshaw down with leg kicks. #T3#
Palhares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crenshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palhares.
Palhares scores with a hook to the body. Crenshaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Palhares loads up on a big right hand but Crenshaw slips the punch.
Palhares throws a lazy right hand but Crenshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crenshaw swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Palhares.
Palhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crenshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Palhares.
Palhares throws a series of punches but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Crenshaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Palhares throws a hook to the side of Crenshaw's head but Crenshaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Palhares tries to get set, Crenshaw tries to push him back and clinch up but Palhares manages to avoid the attempt.
Crenshaw misses the shot to the body.
Palhares throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4##CL#
Crenshaw clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Palhares manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Palhares misses.
Palhares connects with an inside leg kick.
Palhares moves into range and lands a nice body 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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crenshaw checks a leg kick.
Crenshaw slips a straight right by Palhares.
Crenshaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Crenshaw misses.
Luis Palhares is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick lands for Palhares.
Crenshaw 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.
Crenshaw misses with a right hand
and Palhares counters with a left to the body.
Crenshaw throws a sloppy body shot
and Palhares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Palhares!
Luis Palhares is the new lightweight champion!
Luis Palhares very nearly forgot to thank Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Don Crenshaw stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm still a cool dad, though.'.

Event: CCC 67
Date: Aug 23, 2024

#R1#
Jab from Palhares.
A combination from Palhares does no damage.
Palhares dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rock Jr. That did some damage!
Palhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock Jr moves away.
Palhares takes a swing at Rock Jr's ribcage but misses.
Rock Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Palhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock Jr is just out of range.
Rock Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Palhares shakes him off and moves away.
Palhares throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock Jr.
Palhares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Palhares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rock Jr slips under a jab from Palhares.
Palhares misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares scores with a jab.
Palhares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've been hearing reports that Palhares has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Palhares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Palhares finds it's way round the side to connect with Rock Jr's head.
Rock Jr throws a head kick that misses
enabling Palhares to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Palhares thows a leg kick but Rock Jr checks it #CL2#
and Rock Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Palhares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palhares gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Rock Jr moves into range and clinches up with Palhares.
Palhares swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Palhares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palhares looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Palhares with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Palhares is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palhares's elbow.
Rock Jr pushes Palhares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Palhares breaks from the clinch.
Palhares throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palhares misses with a straight right.
Palhares looks to land a right hand but Rock Jr moved out of range.
Rock Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Palhares.
Palhares appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Palhares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Luis Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock Jr avoids the head kick by Palhares.
Rock Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Palhares throws a solid leg kick but Rock Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Palhares.
Rock Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Palhares misses with a straight left.
Good work by Palhares as he checks the leg kick.
Palhares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rock Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Palhares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rock Jr checks it well.
Rock Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palhares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock Jr tries to move into range but Palhares moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rock Jr feints and then cracks Palhares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Palhares down.
Rock Jr throws a looping overhand right but Palhares ducks down to avoid it. #T3##CL2#
Palhares gets tackled into the cage by Rock Jr. Rock Jr maintains the clinch.
Rock Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rock Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palhares's elbow.
Rock Jr blocking some punches. #BC#
Palhares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palhares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rock Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Palhares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Palhares throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Rock Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr throws a low kick, looking for Palhares's leg but Palhares calmly moves out of range.
Palhares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rock Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Palhares comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rock Jr scores with a nice strike.
Palhares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palhares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palhares throws a big shot that misses.
Rock Jr connects with a leg kick.
Palhares misses with a head kick.
Palhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock Jr moves away.
Rock Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Palhares pushes him away.
Palhares misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rock Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palhares.
Palhares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rock Jr checks it well.
Rock Jr blocks a leg kick.
Palhares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rock Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rock Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rock Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palhares swings widly with a right hand
and Rock Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Palhares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rock Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Palhares dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Palhares misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Rock Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palhares throws a head kick that misses.
Palhares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luis Palhares is winning the standup battle so far.
Palhares throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Palhares takes a swing at Rock Jr's ribcage but misses.
Palhares throws a head kick that misses.
Palhares throws a leg kick which misses Rock Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Rock Jr tries to avoid it.
Palhares throws a leg kick which misses Rock Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Rock Jr tries to avoid it.
Rock Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rock Jr clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Palhares breaks from the clinch.
Palhares moves away from the strike by Rock Jr.
Palhares misses the shot to the body.
Rock Jr slips a jab from Palhares.
Rock Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Palhares.#T1#
Rock Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Palhares circles away.
Palhares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Palhares throws out a leg kick but Rock Jr moves out of range and Palhares only half commits.
Rock Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palhares.
Rock Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Palhares throws out a leg kick but Rock Jr moves out of range and Palhares only half commits.
Rock Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Palhares scores with a punch to the head.
Palhares misses with a hook.
Rock Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Palhares takes one to the chin there.
Rock Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rock Jr with the inside leg kick.
Rock Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rock Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Palhares pushes him away.
Rock Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Rock Jr defending well as Palhares loads up on a big left hand.
Rock Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Palhares is wise to it.
Palhares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rock Jr checks it well.
Palhares misses with an uppercut.
Palhares sets himself, and Rock Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Palhares avoids it this time.
Palhares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock Jr can do to turn this around?
Rock Jr throws a leg kick
and Palhares counters with a left and a right that stings Rock Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock Jr wants to clinch but Palhares slips to the side
and Palhares counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rock Jr thinking.
Rock Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palhares.
Palhares lands with a hook. Rock Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Palhares cracks Rock Jr with a good jab.
Palhares connects with a leg kick.
Rock Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Palhares motions for Rock Jr to come forward. Palhares throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Palhares uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Rock Jr clinches.
A short uppercut from Rock Jr. #T3#
Palhares tries to break the clinch but Rock Jr is controlling the position.
Will Rock Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Palhares blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Palhares breaks the clinch.
Palhares connects with the punch.
Rock Jr scores with a jab.
Rock Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rock Jr throws a looping overhand right but Palhares ducks down to avoid it.
Rock Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palhares appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Palhares circles away.
Palhares looks to land a right hand but Rock Jr moved out of range.
Rock Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rock Jr slips under a jab from Palhares.
Rock Jr ducks under a wild hook from Palhares.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Palhares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rock Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Palhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock Jr is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Rock Jr blocks the low kick.
Rock Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palhares is looking to land body kicks.
Palhares scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palhares takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Palhares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Palhares throws out a loose jab but Rock Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palhares ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Palhares has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rock Jr.
Palhares keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Palhares dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Rock Jr wants to slow Palhares down by chopping away at his legs.
Palhares throws a looping overhand right but Rock Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Palhares sets himself, and Rock Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Palhares avoids it this time.
Rock Jr lands with a good body shot.
Palhares takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rock Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Palhares misses with an uppercut.
Rock Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Palhares takes a kick to the side of the head.
Palhares throws a looping overhand right but Rock Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Rock Jr connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rock Jr tries to clinch up.
Rock Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Palhares scores with a hook.#T1#
Rock Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Rock Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Palhares swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock Jr.
It looked like Palhares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rock Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rock Jr throws a one two combo.
Palhares thumps Rock Jr with a low kick.
Rock Jr looks to throw the jab but Palhares is out of range.
Palhares is looking to counter punch.
Palhares shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Palhares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Palhares misses the jab.
Palhares misses with a straight right.
Rock Jr throws a head kick but Palhares moves out of range.
Rock Jr avoids the body shot from Palhares. #T2#
Palhares drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Palhares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock Jr is looking to clinch.
Palhares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock Jr wants to counter the offense by Palhares and move into the clinch position.
Palhares 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.
Rock Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Palhares shakes him off and moves away.
Palhares with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Rock Jr checks it.
Palhares misses with a low kick.
Palhares connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rock Jr's hands.
Rock Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rock Jr lands a two punch combo.
Palhares throws a lazy right hand but Rock Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rock Jr misses with a straight right.
Rock Jr avoids the body shot from Palhares. #T3#
Rock Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palhares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palhares throws a body punch but Rock Jr moves out of range.
Rock Jr swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares throws a body shot but no joy.
Crunch! Palhares slams his shin into Rock Jr's torso.
Rock Jr moves forwards but Palhares connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Palhares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palhares scores with a head kick.
Palhares lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rock Jr takes a step back to recover.
Palhares misses with a low kick as Rock Jr jumps back.
Rock Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Rock Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Palhares.
Rock Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Rock Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Palhares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rock Jr.
Palhares fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rock Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Rock Jr walks into a left hand.
Rock Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Palhares.
Rock Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rock Jr is looking to clinch but Palhares is avoiding it.
It looked like Palhares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rock Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palhares.
Palhares misses with an uppercut
and Rock Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A combination from Rock Jr does no damage.
Palhares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Palhares finds it's way round the side to connect with Rock Jr's head.
Rock Jr connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Luis Palhares did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Rock Jr loads up on a big right hand but Palhares slips the punch.
Rock Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Palhares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palhares avoids the head kick by Rock Jr.
Palhares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock Jr.
Palhares lands a high kick!
Rock Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rock Jr throws a hook but Palhares blocks it.
Palhares looks to land a body kick but Rock Jr moved away.
Rock Jr moves out of range as Palhares strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Palhares.
Rock Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Palhares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock Jr moves away from the strike by Palhares.
Rock Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Palhares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rock Jr.
Rock Jr lunges at Palhares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Palhares's hand.
Rock Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Palhares tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palhares throws a looping overhand right but Rock Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Palhares misses with a wild body shot.
Palhares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palhares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Palhares misses the shot to the body.
Palhares connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rock Jr momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Palhares, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
Palhares cracks a nice hook into Rock Jr's ribs.
Palhares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhares throws a looping overhand right but Rock Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Rock Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rock Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Palhares. That did some damage!
Palhares feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rock Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Palhares is looking to chop away at Rock Jr's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palhares. Rock Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palhares throws a body shot but no joy.
Rock Jr scores with a jab. Palhares acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Palhares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palhares scoring well with a low kick there.
Rock Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Rock Jr has Palhares up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Rock Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Palhares in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Palhares tries to break free but Rock Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Palhares blocks it with crossed arms.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Palhares misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Palhares.
Rock Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Palhares's face.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Palhares blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Rock Jr.
Palhares is looking to break free of the clinch but Rock Jr has double underhooks. #BC#
Palhares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Rock Jr.
Palhares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Rock Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Palhares tries to land a knee to the head but Rock Jr blocks with his arms.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Palhares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Palhares.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palhares throws a leg kick
and Rock Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Palhares throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Rock Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Palhares, pushing him back against the cage.
Rock Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Palhares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Palhares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Palhares lands a leg kick that knocks Rock Jr off balance momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Palhares checks a leg kick.
Palhares misses with a low kick.
Palhares changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rock Jr blocks a leg kick.
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 Luis Palhares will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Some bone on bone action there as Rock Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick lands for Rock Jr.
Palhares lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rock Jr at a distance. #CL2#
Rock Jr clinches.
Rock Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palhares backwards. #BC#
Palhares breaks the clinch.
Palhares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rock Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rock Jr tries to score with a low kick but Palhares moves his leg out of the way.
Rock Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Palhares can pounce on him.
Palhares avoids the head kick by Rock Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares misses with a wild body shot.
Palhares throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Rock Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rock Jr.
Palhares has had enough of the clinch but Rock Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Rock Jr lands a knee to the head.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Palhares blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Palhares is trying to break the clinch but Rock Jr is controlling him.
Palhares looking to throw knees to the head but Rock Jr is blocking nicely.
Palhares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rock Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Palhares is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Luis Palhares has been cut.#BC#
Palhares manages to break the clinch.
Oh Palhares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some bone on bone action there as Rock Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rock Jr misses with a body shot.
Palhares throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock Jr.
Palhares seems to have got his legs back now.
Palhares lands the left hand.
Rock Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice cross by Palhares.
Palhares tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Palhares throws a nice outside leg kick.
Will Rock Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Rock Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock Jr misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock Jr missing with knees to the body.
Palhares takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rock Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rock Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Palhares working hard to break the clinch.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Palhares blocks it.
Rock Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Palhares avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Palhares.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palhares. #BC#
Palhares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palhares throws a body punch but Rock Jr moves out of range.
Palhares misses with a hook. Rock Jr ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Palhares.#T3#
Palhares uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Palhares on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock Jr. Rock Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Palhares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rock Jr misses with a leg kick.
Rock Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Palhares counters with a left to the body.
Rock Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rock Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Rock Jr misses.
Palhares checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Palhares finds it's way through Rock Jr's defenses.
Palhares scores with a nice strike.
Rock Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rock Jr. That's going to slow Palhares down. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Palhares.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palhares throws a good cross that connects.
Palhares connects with a right hand. Rock Jr shakes it off.
Rock Jr throws a front kick aimed at Palhares's knee but Palhares avoids it well.
Palhares misses the jab.
Palhares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Palhares throws an overhand right that lands on Rock Jr's shoulder, as Rock Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Rock Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rock Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Palhares moves away from the strike by Rock Jr.
Luis Palhares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Palhares misses.
Rock Jr wants to counter the offense by Palhares and move into the clinch position.
A clash of legs there as Palhares blocks the low kick.
Palhares misses with a looping left.
Rock Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

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 Luis Palhares.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Palhares, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Palhares!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Luis Palhares waved his t-shirt featuring Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CCC 56 : Bekzod vs Rolf
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Kaburagi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaburagi lands in his opponent's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kaburagi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Palhares pulls Kaburagi in close to prevent any damage.
Palhares working a defensive guard but Kaburagi manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What's Palhares going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Palhares is trying to control Kaburagi's posture but Kaburagi avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Kaburagi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Palhares rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kaburagi's guard! Nice work there by Palhares!
Palhares advances position into side control!
Palhares working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Palhares throws an elbow but Kaburagi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Palhares trying to control the action but Kaburagi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaburagi can't do much from the bottom here. #T2##SUB#
Palhares thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kaburagi tries to improve position but can't.
Palhares trying to control the action but Kaburagi is working from the bottom.
Kaburagi sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Kaburagi tries to roll over but Palhares keeps him under control.
Kaburagi controlling the position for now.
Palhares tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaburagi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Palhares perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Palhares throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kaburagi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kaburagi checks the leg kick.
Palhares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luis Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaburagi misses with a double jab
and Kaburagi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palhares with the inside leg kick.
Kaburagi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaburagi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Palhares but Palhares pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kaburagi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palhares.
Palhares stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Palhares wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Kaburagi closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaburagi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Palhares gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Luis Palhares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Kaburagi.
Palhares lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Palhares.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Palhares dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kaburagi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Palhares defends well and Kaburagi ends up having to push Palhares into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Palhares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaburagi.#CUT#It looks like Akira Kaburagi has been cut.
Palhares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Kaburagi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kaburagi being controlled here momentarily.
Palhares working a defensive guard here.
Akira Kaburagi has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Palhares is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Palhares is keen to just control but Kaburagi is a slippery customer.
Palhares is controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Palhares wants to take a breather but Kaburagi is having none of it.
Palhares slows the pace down in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Palhares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaburagi's head. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Palhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaburagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Palhares.
Palhares lands a nice shot to the body.
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Kaburagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palhares misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Kaburagi counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
Kaburagi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Palhares tries to control but Kaburagi manages to take his back.#SUB2#
Palhares is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Palhares trying to control but not successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Kaburagi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kaburagi missing with strikes.
Palhares manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kaburagi's guard. Nice work there by Palhares.
Kaburagi has his hands on Palhares's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palhares stands and throws Kaburagi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Palhares dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akira Kaburagi'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!#R3#
Kaburagi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Palhares lands with a nice body punch.
Palhares scores with the left hand. Kaburagi knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Palhares.
A jab lands there for Palhares.
Palhares with the inside leg kick.
Palhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaburagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Palhares.
Palhares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Palhares throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kaburagi counters with a single leg into guard. Palhares didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaburagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Palhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhares manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kaburagi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Palhares postures up in Kaburagi's guard and throws a big left but Kaburagi blocks it.
Palhares looking to sit in guard and control but Kaburagi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Palhares is pulling down on Kaburagi's head. It's preventing any offense from Kaburagi, at least for the moment.
Kaburagi wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Palhares is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Palhares seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kaburagi looking to control.
Palhares controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kaburagi keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Palhares drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kaburagi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kaburagi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kaburagi! #REVB#
Palhares is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kaburagi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Palhares manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Palhares pulls Kaburagi in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Palhares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaburagi.
Kaburagi won't allow Palhares to sweep him here.
Palhares is trying to keep Kaburagi in close.
Palhares looking for a sweep. Not yet Palhares, not yet.
Akira Kaburagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palhares pulls Kaburagi in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Palhares.
Kaburagi takes a shot to the body in his stride.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Palhares!
Luis Palhares managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡, into his post fight interview.

Event: CCC 44 : Kersikov vs Kay
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Palhares lands with a thumping leg kick.
Palhares throws a head kick that misses.
Palhares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Palhares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Palhares bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Palhares throws a low kick but Nerdspoof The 3rd moves out of range easily.
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palhares lands a leg kick that knocks Nerdspoof The 3rd off balance momentarily.
Nerdspoof The 3rd connects with a nice looking jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab lands there for Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Palhares swings for the body but Nerdspoof The 3rd moves out of range.
Nerdspoof The 3rd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Palhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares takes one on the button.
Palhares walks into a left hand.
Palhares attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a nice looking body shot.
Palhares fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nerdspoof The 3rd is out of range.
Palhares takes one to the side of the head.
Palhares drops his hands momentarily and Nerdspoof The 3rd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Palhares had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Palhares misses with a body shot.
Nerdspoof The 3rd blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Nerdspoof The 3rd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Nerdspoof The 3rd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Palhares. Palhares obviously looking to wear him down.
Palhares misses with a low kick.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands the left hand.
Palhares misses with a body shot.
Nerdspoof The 3rd with a nice cross.
Palhares swinging wildly here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Palhares momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palhares. Nerdspoof The 3rd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palhares moves away.
Palhares swinging wildly here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Nerdspoof The 3rd catches Palhares right on the button with a cross.
Palhares throws a chopping leg kick but Nerdspoof The 3rd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Palhares with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Nerdspoof The 3rd lands.
Palhares drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#Palhares is rocked!
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a body punch but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oh Palhares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Nerdspoof The 3rd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nerdspoof The 3rd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palhares seems to have got his legs back now.
Nerdspoof The 3rd with a hook.
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Nerdspoof The 3rd blocks the low kick.
Palhares stalks Nerdspoof The 3rd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nerdspoof The 3rd's face. Nerdspoof The 3rd staggers backwards, shaken.
Nerdspoof The 3rd connects with a crisp jab.
Nerdspoof The 3rd 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.
Palhares walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Palhares shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Nerdspoof The 3rd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Palhares. Beautiful body shot.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheers as Nerdspoof The 3rd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Palhares doesn't seem phased though.
Nerdspoof The 3rd slips a jab from Palhares.
Nerdspoof The 3rd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nerdspoof The 3rd ducks under a wild hook from Palhares.
Nerdspoof The 3rd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palhares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nerdspoof The 3rd scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands with a good body shot.
Nerdspoof The 3rd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Palhares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Palhares.#CUT#It looks like Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd has been cut.
Nerdspoof The 3rd has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A low kick from Palhares is predictable there
and Nerdspoof The 3rd counters with a stiff right hand.
Palhares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palhares lands a head shot.
Nerdspoof The 3rd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palhares.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Luis Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palhares throws a jab when Nerdspoof The 3rd was well out of range.
Nerdspoof The 3rd connects with a right hand. Palhares shakes it off.
Palhares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Palhares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nerdspoof The 3rd with a hook.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Nerdspoof The 3rd there.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a body shot but no joy.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nerdspoof The 3rd. Palhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palhares throws a head kick but Nerdspoof The 3rd moves out of range.
Palhares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nice straight punches there by Nerdspoof The 3rd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Palhares looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws out a powerful jab.
Palhares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Palhares has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Palhares there as he acknowledges the shot.
Palhares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Palhares throws a low kick but Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids it.
Palhares misses with a double jab
and Nerdspoof The 3rd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nerdspoof The 3rd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Palhares takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palhares lands a head shot.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tests Palhares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palhares 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.
A lazy left from Nerdspoof The 3rd finds it's target.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Palhares 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nerdspoof The 3rd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Palhares.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands with a straight right. Palhares didn't see that one coming.
Nerdspoof The 3rd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Palhares digs a good hook to Nerdspoof The 3rd's body.
Palhares lands a nice looking body shot.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tests Palhares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palhares was well out of range. Poor timing from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Palhares coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Palhares momentarily.
Palhares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palhares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palhares ducks right into an uppercut from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd ducks under a wild hook from Palhares.
Palhares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Palhares throws a looping overhand right but Nerdspoof The 3rd ducks down to avoid it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws out a counter right but Palhares avoids it with no problem.
Nerdspoof The 3rd takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a body punch but Palhares moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Palhares.
Palhares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Palhares on the side of the head.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws an overhand right that lands on Palhares's shoulder, as Palhares tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Palhares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Palhares's hands.
Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palhares swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Palhares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nerdspoof The 3rd scores with a nice head shot.
Nerdspoof The 3rd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Palhares lands a nice shot that snaps Nerdspoof The 3rd's head back.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Palhares might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Palhares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nerdspoof The 3rd manages to avoid it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws out a counter right but Palhares avoids it with no problem.
Palhares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Nerdspoof The 3rd is just out of range.
Nerdspoof The 3rd slips a straight right by Palhares.
Nerdspoof The 3rd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Nerdspoof The 3rd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palhares is looking to slow Nerdspoof The 3rd down with leg kicks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jab from Nerdspoof The 3rd.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Nerdspoof The 3rd blocks the low kick.
A big left from Palhares misses.
Palhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palhares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nerdspoof The 3rd swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Palhares staying out of range there.
Nerdspoof The 3rd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Palhares tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nerdspoof The 3rd is able to avoid easily.
Palhares lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nerdspoof The 3rd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Palhares throws a hook but Nerdspoof The 3rd blocks it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nerdspoof The 3rd slips a straight right by Palhares.
Palhares throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Nerdspoof The 3rd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a jab.
Nerdspoof The 3rd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Palhares walks into a left hand.
Nerdspoof The 3rd with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Palhares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd with a hook.
Palhares walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Palhares throws a hook but Nerdspoof The 3rd blocks it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws out a counter right but Palhares avoids it with no problem.
Nerdspoof The 3rd's corner calls for a 1-2. Nerdspoof The 3rd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Palhares scores with a jab to the jaw.
Palhares tries to move into range but Nerdspoof The 3rd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nerdspoof The 3rd cracks Palhares with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Palhares misses with a low kick.
Nerdspoof The 3rd drops Palhares with a big left hand! Palhares is injured, injured bad! Nerdspoof The 3rd jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd!
A very excited looking Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CCC 38 : Creenshaw vs Paulson
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1#
Palhares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rock Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Rock Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rock Jr moves out of range as Palhares throws a body kick.
Rock Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD2#
Palhares drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Rock Jr is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Palhares rolls with it to try and escape but Rock Jr cranks on the arm and Palhares is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Rock Jr!
A relieved looking Will Rock Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RSE 81:
Date: May 29, 2024

#R1#
Palhares cracks Halvorsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Palhares throws a hook to the side of Halvorsen's head but Halvorsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halvorsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Palhares tenderised Halvorsen's leg. Halvorsen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Halvorsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halvorsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Palhares comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Halvorsen lands with a slapping head kick.
Palhares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halvorsen misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Palhares counters with a shoot takedown. Halvorsen fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palhares throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Halvorsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Palhares postures up in Halvorsen's guard and throws a big left but Halvorsen blocks it. #T1#
Palhares throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Halvorsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Palhares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halvorsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palhares.
Halvorsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Halvorsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Palhares preventing the sweep.
Palhares looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Palhares throws a big elbow that misses.
Palhares controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Palhares drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Halvorsen dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Palhares is looking for a triangle but Halvorsen pushes his legs off easily.
Palhares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halvorsen is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Palhares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Palhares tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB2#
Palhares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halvorsen looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halvorsen is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Palhares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halvorsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halvorsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palhares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halvorsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Our spies down at at The Scrap Squad inform us that Palhares has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Palhares keeping moving, preventing Halvorsen from controlling successfully.
Palhares keeping full guard, as Halvorsen tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Halvorsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Palhares moves away from the strike by Halvorsen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palhares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halvorsen throws out the jab.
Halvorsen throws a low kick but Palhares moves out of range easily.
Palhares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Palhares throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Palhares dominated that round.
That's time! Halvorsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Palhares with a nice cross.
Halvorsen throws a right and a left that Palhares avoids nicely.
Luis Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palhares throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Halvorsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Palhares is just out of range.
A head kick by Palhares misses
and Halvorsen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Halvorsen lands with a right hand.
Palhares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Halvorsen.
A nice leg kick from Palhares, right into the meat of the thigh.
Halvorsen throws a leg kick that misses.
Palhares misses with a wild body shot.
Luis Palhares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palhares tries a head kick but it misses.
Halvorsen throws a right hand that Palhares ducks under and follows up with a left that Palhares also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palhares lands a leg kick that knocks Halvorsen off balance momentarily.#T1#
Halvorsen is looking to slow Palhares down with leg kicks.
Palhares connects with a good right hand that stumbles Halvorsen. Halvorsen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Halvorsen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Halvorsen walks into a jab.
Palhares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Halvorsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Palhares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Palhares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Palhares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Halvorsen misses with a looping right.
Palhares lands a right hook to the body.
Palhares throws a jab but it's blocked by Halvorsen.
It looked like Halvorsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Palhares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Halvorsen's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Palhares has closed the distance and engaged Halvorsen in a clinch. #T2#
Halvorsen has a couple of punches blocked by Palhares.
Palhares lands a right hand.
Halvorsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Palhares controls his hands.
Halvorsen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Halvorsen blocks an uppercut.
Halvorsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palhares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Palhares lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palhares.
Halvorsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halvorsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palhares trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palhares.
A short right from Halvorsen on the inside.
Halvorsen avoids a wild elbow strike from Palhares.
Palhares prevents a body shot from Halvorsen. #BC#
Halvorsen breaks from the clinch.
Palhares throws a good cross that connects.
Palhares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Halvorsen.#T3#
Halvorsen moves out of range of the strikes.
And Halvorsen counters with a quick kick to the body but Palhares blocks it.
Palhares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halvorsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Palhares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Palhares.
A low kick from Palhares misses
enabling Halvorsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Palhares throws a sloppy head kick and Halvorsen moves out of range easily.
Palhares connects with a jab.
Jab by Palhares.
Halvorsen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Palhares is able to avoid easily.
Palhares throws a nice looking combination but Halvorsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Palhares misses with a hook #TD#
and Halvorsen counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palhares stops Halvorsen from passing to mount. #T4#
Palhares manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halvorsen's best efforts.
Palhares is looking to control Halvorsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Palhares avoid being mounted?
Halvorsen controlling the action here.
Halvorsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Palhares does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Halvorsen seems content to control.
Palhares keeping control of the position.
Halvorsen trying to pass the guard but Palhares defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Palhares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Palhares scores with a nice head shot.
Palhares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Halvorsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Halvorsen - that will leave a mark!
A looping hook to the body misses from Palhares. Halvorsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halvorsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Palhares.
Nice uppercut lands for Palhares. That snapped Halvorsen's head back.
Halvorsen blocks a head kick by Palhares.
Halvorsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares misses with a body shot
and Halvorsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halvorsen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Palhares is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Halvorsen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Palhares throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Halvorsen drives through with a takedown into Palhares's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Palhares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halvorsen is one step ahead there.
Halvorsen trying to move into half guard but instead Palhares has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Palhares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halvorsen keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
Halvorsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Palhares won't allow Halvorsen to sweep him here.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Halvorsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhares stays in close to Halvorsen's body and controls the position.
Adrian Halvorsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Palhares postures up.
Palhares wants to pass the guard but Halvorsen is keeping the position.#SUB#
Halvorsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palhares defends well.
Palhares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Halvorsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Palhares's guard. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Palhares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halvorsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halvorsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Palhares is looking for a triangle but Halvorsen pushes his legs off easily.
Halvorsen forces his way into half guard.
Palhares tries to roll over but Halvorsen keeps him under control.
Palhares is trying to control but Halvorsen passes into side control!
Palhares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Palhares seems a little lost for a moment, as Halvorsen dominates the positioning.#T4#
Halvorsen working away.
Palhares is trying to get back to half guard.
Luis Palhares is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Halvorsen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Halvorsen controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An elbow from Halvorsen crashes against the mat.
A control attempt from Palhares but he's now mounted!
Halvorsen looking to finish with strikes here!

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 Adrian Halvorsen.
I think Palhares 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Palhares!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Luis Palhares waved his t-shirt featuring Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: RSE 73:
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Margera has managed to clinch.
Palhares blocks a body shot from Margera.
Margera looking to throw knees to the head but Palhares is blocking nicely.
Margera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Palhares avoids it.
Palhares tries to work over Margera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Margera.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but Palhares blocks with his arms.
Palhares misses with an elbow over the top.
Margera throws a punch but it's blocked by Palhares.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Palhares. #CUT#It looks like Boryslav Margera has been cut.
Palhares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Margera avoids a wild elbow strike from Palhares.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palhares.
Palhares misses with a body punch.
Margera misses with a knee strike.
Margera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Margera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Margera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Palhares blocks it with crossed arms.
Margera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Margera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Palhares is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Margera backwards.
Margera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Margera blocks the elbow strike.
Margera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Margera working Palhares over with knees to the body.#T1##TD#
Palhares gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Margera regains guard.
Palhares is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Margera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Palhares throwing strikes from guard but Margera blocks nicely.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Margera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhares won't allow Margera to sweep him here.
Palhares throws a big right hand that misses.
Margera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Margera working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Palhares throwing strikes but missing.
Margera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Margera trying to control the position.
Palhares stopping the sweep attempt from Margera.
Palhares looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palhares postures up in Margera's guard and throws a big left but Margera blocks it.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Margera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice defenses there by Palhares.
Palhares misses with a hook.#T3#
Palhares throws a head kick that misses
and Margera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Palhares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Margera.
Margera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Margera.
Margera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Palhares.
Margera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palhares connects with a body shot.
Palhares ducks under a wild hook from Margera.#TD#
Palhares closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Palhares lands in his opponent's guard.
Palhares controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Margera keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
Palhares throwing strikes from guard but Margera blocks nicely. #T4#
Palhares throws a big elbow that misses.
Margera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhares has hold of Margera's hands but Margera slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Margera is thwarting Palhares's attempts to control the position.
Palhares is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Margera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Margera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Palhares's head. #SUB#
Palhares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Palhares wants to get back to full guard.
Margera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Margera winds up and cracks Palhares with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Boryslav Margera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boryslav Margera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A solid body kick from Palhares.
Margera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Palhares shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Margera's guard.
Palhares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Margera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Margera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Palhares throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Margera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Palhares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Palhares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Margera keeping full guard, as Palhares tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares stopping the sweep attempt from Margera.
Margera keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Palhares looking to sit in guard and control but Margera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Margera stands up over Palhares, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Margera lands a couple of digs.
Margera is working Palhares over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Palhares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Palhares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Palhares wants to sweep here but Margera controlling him for the moment.
Margera is in close to Palhares's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Palhares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Palhares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palhares is trying to control the position but Margera postures up.
Margera postures up and lands a big shot to Palhares's brow.
Margera postures up and lands a big shot to Palhares's brow.
Margera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Palhares throws a couple of heel strikes.
Palhares wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Margera throwing strikes from guard but Palhares blocks nicely.
Palhares looking for a sweep. Not yet Palhares, not yet.
Margera postures up and lands a big shot to Palhares's brow.
Margera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Margera landing some decent shots from guard.
Margera stands up over Palhares, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#Palhares is rocked!
Margera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Margera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palhares has his hands on Margera's head, controlling the position.
Margera lands a couple of elbows.
Palhares seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Margera lands a couple of digs.
Palhares has momentary wrist control but Margera slips an elbow through the middle.
Palhares working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Margera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh Palhares is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Palhares is on top in guard. #REVR#
Palhares seems to have got his legs back now.
Palhares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palhares lands a couple of elbows.
Margera controls Palhares momentarily but Palhares frees himself.
Palhares is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Palhares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Margera is keeping the position for now.
Palhares pushing down on Margera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Margera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Palhares landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Margera is trying to get back to full guard.
Palhares is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Margera is positioning himself well to prevent Palhares advancing to mount. #SUB#
Palhares is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Margera defends it well.
Margera is pressing down on Palhares's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Margera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Palhares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Margera is trying to keep Palhares in close.
Palhares postures up and lands a big shot to Margera's brow.
Palhares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Palhares dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Boryslav Margera's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Margera swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Palhares counters with a single leg into guard. Margera didn't expect that.
Palhares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palhares trying to control but Margera is working from the bottom.
Margera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palhares.
Margera trying to control the position here.
Palhares trying to control but Margera is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares postures up in Margera's guard and throws a big left but Margera blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palhares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Palhares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Palhares won't allow Margera to sweep him here.
Margera is pulling down on Palhares's head to control his posture.
Margera wants to sweep here but Palhares controlling him for the moment.
Palhares keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Margera's head.
Palhares throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Margera is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Palhares looking for a guillotine here but Margera defends easily.
Margera with a nice head shot there.
Margera throwing strikes from guard but Palhares blocks nicely.
Margera is in close to Palhares's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Margera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Margera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Palhares is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Margera rolls with it to try and escape but Palhares cranks on the arm and Margera is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luis Palhares!
Luis Palhares took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: RSE 59: One Night In Hell
Date: Mar 13, 2024

#R1#
Rock Jr cracks Palhares with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rock Jr misses the jab.
Rock Jr scores with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Rock Jr misses its intended target.
Palhares buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rock Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A punch lands to the side of Palhares 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Palhares misses with a shot to the body
and Rock Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Palhares scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Palhares drives through with a takedown into Rock Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rock Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Rock Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palhares gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rock Jr keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
Palhares connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Rock Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palhares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palhares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Rock Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palhares defends well.#T1#
Palhares landing some decent shots from guard.
Palhares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Rock Jr keeps moving. #SUB#
Rock Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Rock Jr keeps moving.
Palhares throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Rock Jr keeps moving. #SUB#
Rock Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Rock Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palhares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palhares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rock Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Palhares passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rock Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Palhares.
Rock Jr taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Rock Jr tries to bench press Palhares off him but Palhares keeps the position.
Rock Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Rock Jr is not content to let Palhares control the position.
Palhares is chipping away with strikes.
Rock Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rock Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Palhares lands some shots froms side control.
Palhares lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rock Jr down.
Palhares misses with the ground and pound.
Palhares working the ground and pound.#T4#
Palhares advances to mount.
Palhares landing strikes from the mount and Rock Jr is in trouble!
Rock Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Rock Jr taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC2#Rock Jr is rocked!
Palhares tries to control but Rock Jr wriggling away.
Oh Rock Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rock Jr tries to reverse the position but Palhares maintains control.
Rock Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Palhares working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Palhares landing strikes from the mount and Rock Jr is in trouble!
Palhares looking to control but Rock Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Palhares lands a big elbow - Rock Jr is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Rock Jr is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Luis Palhares!
Luis Palhares took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: RSE 50: Emperor
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Palhares swings for the body but Hargrave moves out of range.
Hargrave looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hargrave fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palhares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Palhares looks to land a right hand but Hargrave moved out of range.
Hargrave scores with a shot to the body.
Hargrave's jab looks to have found its range, popping Palhares under the eye.
Hargrave connects with a right hand. Palhares shakes it off.
Hargrave takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Palhares swings widly with a right hand
and Hargrave makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Palhares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Palhares looks for the body kick but Hargrave saw that one coming.
Hargrave takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hargrave loads up on a big right hand but Palhares slips the punch.
Palhares jabs Hargrave right on the nose. Hargrave blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hargrave avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hargrave checks a leg kick.
Palhares throws a head kick but Hargrave moves out of range. #T1#
Palhares misses with a low kick.
Hargrave digs a good hook to Palhares's body.
Hargrave checks a low kick from Palhares.
Hargrave doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hargrave. Palhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hargrave throws out a loose jab but Palhares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hargrave lands a jab to the head.
Hargrave uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palhares.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hargrave looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Palhares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hargrave moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hargrave takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Palhares throws a nice looking combination but Hargrave bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hargrave ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Palhares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hargrave feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Palharess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Palhares fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hargrave looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares tries to land a leg kick but Hargrave saw it coming and moves away.
Hargrave connects with a right hand. Palhares shakes it off.
Palhares throws a front kick aimed at Hargrave's knee but Hargrave avoids it well.
Palhares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palhares lands a two punch combo.
Palhares lands a head kick. Hargrave smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Palhares blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Palhares. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Palhares.
A low kick lands for Palhares.
Hargrave on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Palhares. Palhares obviously looking to wear him down.
Hargrave slips under a jab from Palhares.
A countering left hand to the body from Hargrave misses.
Palhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hargrave moves away.
Palhares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hargrave fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Palhares is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Hargrave takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Palhares tries to keep at a distance but Hargrave has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Hargrave jumps guard.
Palhares trying to control but Hargrave is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hargrave working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palhares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palhares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Palhares advances position into side control!
Hargrave tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Hargrave sneaks back into half guard.
Hargrave wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hargrave looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hargrave is staying active underneath Palhares, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Palhares is taking a breather. Hargrave says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyson Hargrave will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Palhares throws an overhand right that lands on Hargrave's shoulder, as Hargrave tries to avoid the shot.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hargrave.
Palhares tries a low kick but Hargrave avoids it.
Hargrave throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hargrave misses with a straight left.
Palhares swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hargrave defending well as Palhares loads up on a big left hand.
Palhares throws a body kick that misses
and Hargrave connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palhares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hargrave.
Palhares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Palhares swings for the body but Hargrave moves out of range.
Palhares misses with a looping right.
Luis Palhares 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.
Palhares on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Palhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Palhares swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hargrave, as that shot connected.
Hargrave takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Palhares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palhares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Palhares is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Hargrave moved away.
A head kick misses from Palhares.
Hargrave uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palhares.
Palhares throws out a loose jab but Hargrave uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hargrave darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hargrave takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Palhares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hargrave connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Palhares scrambles back to his feet.
Palhares throws a shot from downtown. Hargrave moves away and avoids it.
Palhares throws a body punch but Hargrave moves out of range.
Palhares misses with a wild body shot.
Hargrave doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Palhares tries to work over Hargrave's front leg with a kick but Hargrave checks it.
Palhares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Hargrave works over Palhares's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hargrave throws a good cross that connects.
Hargrave ducks under a wild hook from Palhares.
Palhares takes one to the side of the head.
Hargrave slips under a jab from Palhares.
Palhares misses with an uppercut. Hargrave saw that one coming.
Hargrave takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Palhares staying out of range there.
Palhares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Palhares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Palhares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Palhares blocks a jab.
A jab from Palhares does it's job there.
Palhares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Palhares takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Hargrave lands an impressive looking overhand right. Palhares doesn't seem phased though.
Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hargrave.
Palhares fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hargrave is out of range.
The fighters circling - Palhares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hargrave looks to throw the jab but Palhares is out of range.
Hargrave uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palhares.
Hargrave bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palhares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hargrave fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Palhares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hargrave sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Hargrave releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Palhares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Palhares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palhares throws a looping overhand right but Hargrave ducks down to avoid it.
Hargrave waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palhares.#T4#
Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hargrave.
Hargrave jabs Palhares to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Palhares 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Hargrave looks to throw the jab but Palhares is out of range.
Palhares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palhares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hargrave swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hargrave jabs Palhares to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Palhares misses.
Palhares throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hargrave counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hargrave throws a big shot that misses.
Hargrave works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hargrave checks a low kick from Palhares.
Hargrave lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palhares misses with a left hand
and Hargrave counters with a right hand to the body.
Palhares misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tyson Hargrave will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Palhares looks to land a right hand but Hargrave moved out of range.
Hargrave waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palhares.
Hargrave bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Palhares ducks right into an uppercut from Hargrave.
Hargrave connects with a single shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Palhares.
Hargrave misses with an uppercut.
Palhares misses with an uppercut
letting Hargrave counter with a right hand.
Hargrave scores with a punch to the head.
Hargrave looks to land a left hand but Palhares moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Hargrave.
The crowd cheers as Palhares lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hargrave doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palhares takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Palhares just misses with a punch to the body.
Hargrave punishes Palhares's body with a nice straight punch.#T1##CL2#
Hargrave clinches up with Palhares and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Hargrave manages to pull guard.
Hargrave can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Palhares controls the pace.
Palhares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hargrave swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hargrave keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
Palhares looking to sit in guard and control but Hargrave gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Palhares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hargrave pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palhares is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Hargrave advances to half guard.
Palhares tries to get to full guard but Hargrave has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hargrave seems to be looking for submissions.
Palhares is in trouble now - Hargrave has advanced to mount!
Hargrave sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Palhares is trying desperately to improve position.
Hargrave wants to take his opponent's back but Palhares doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Hargrave has isolated one of Palhares's arms. Palhares looking to fight him off but Hargrave twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyson Hargrave!
Tyson Hargrave is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Tyson Hargrave started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: RSE 38: Mother North
Date: Jan 10, 2024

#R1#
Oystenteller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Palhares connects with a solid leg kick.
Oystenteller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palhares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Palhares tries to work over Oystenteller's front leg with a kick but Oystenteller checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Palhares blocks the leg kick.
Oystenteller misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Palhares counters with a shoot takedown. Oystenteller fights it but they end up in guard.
Oystenteller trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palhares wants to pass the guard but Oystenteller is keeping the position.
Oystenteller working a defensive guard here.
Oystenteller wants to sweep here but Palhares controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares passes Oystenteller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Palhares with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Palhares trying to mount his opponent but Oystenteller defends it.
Oystenteller wants to improve his position but Palhares is controlling well.
Palhares looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oystenteller trying to control but Palhares postures up.
Palhares controlling the action here.
Oystenteller wants to improve his position but Palhares is controlling well. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Oystenteller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Palhares not doing much here.
Oystenteller wants to improve his position but Palhares is controlling well.
Oystenteller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Palhares is trying to control the action in half guard but Oystenteller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Oystenteller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palhares tries a head kick but it misses.
Oystenteller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Palhares misses with a head kick.
Oystenteller slips under a jab.
Palhares throws a body punch but Oystenteller moves out of range.
Palhares throws a hook to the side of Oystenteller's head but Oystenteller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oystenteller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Palhares.
Oystenteller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oystenteller misses with a leg kick
and Palhares counters with a nice uppercut.
Oystenteller checks a low kick from Palhares.
Palhares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oystenteller throws a poor cross that misses
and Palhares counters with a thumping low kick.
Palhares throws the left hand but Oystenteller avoids the punch easily.
Palhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oystenteller or perhaps it was just good defense by Palhares, which made it look bad.
Luis Palhares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A solid body kick from Palhares.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oystenteller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Palhares! But no joy.
Oystenteller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Palharess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oystenteller takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oystenteller throws a push kick but Palhares slaps the foot to one side.
Palhares throws a series of punches but Oystenteller avoids them all with ease.
Oystenteller looks to land a body kick but Palhares moved away.
Oystenteller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Oystenteller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Palhares in his tracks.
Palhares misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Oystenteller shoots in and bounces Palhares off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Palhares is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Palhares dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Oystenteller throws a looping overhand right but Palhares ducks down to avoid it.
Palhares misses with the combination.
Palhares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oystenteller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palhares.
Oystenteller throws a solid leg kick but Palhares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oystenteller.
A combination from Palhares does no damage.
Palhares misses with a series of wild punches.
A lazy body kick from Palhares #TD#
and Oystenteller counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oystenteller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Palhares defending well though.
Palhares wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oystenteller works his foot free and advances to mount.
Palhares wants to control but Oystenteller is having none of it.#T1#
Palhares holds on for dear life, controlling Oystenteller's posture momentarily.
Palhares is looking to get to half guard.
Oystenteller landing punches.
Oystenteller lands a nice shot to the head.
Palhares takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Palhares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Palhares avoids a series of strikes thrown by Oystenteller.
Palhares wants to hold on but Oystenteller pushes him away.#T2#
Palhares is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oystenteller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Palhares is desperately trying to improve his position but Oystenteller has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oystenteller tries to control but Palhares wriggling away.
Palhares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Darstknasset Oystenteller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oystenteller scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhares in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Oystenteller.
Oystenteller avoids the attempt from Palhares to control.
Palhares is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Oystenteller content just to control the position here.
Palhares gets back to half guard.
Palhares gets full guard.
Palhares is trying to keep Oystenteller in close.
Palhares trying to control the position here.
Oystenteller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palhares is keeping the position for now.
Palhares tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Oystenteller trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Palhares manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Palhares looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Palhares wants to pass the guard but Oystenteller is keeping the position.
Oystenteller working a defensive guard here.
Palhares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oystenteller is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darstknasset Oystenteller dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3##TD#
Oystenteller gets a takedown into half guard.
Oystenteller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Palhares with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Palhares wants to get back to full guard.
Palhares trying to control here.
Oystenteller is trying to control. Palhares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares is looking to control Oystenteller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Palhares avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Oystenteller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Palhares has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oystenteller drops an elbow to the side of Palhares's head. #T1#
Palhares is concentrating on defense, preventing Oystenteller from advancing position.
Oystenteller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Palhares keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Oystenteller wants to pass to mount but Palhares is defending the position.
Palhares wants to improve his position but Oystenteller is controlling well.
Oystenteller not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Palhares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Palhares manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Palhares is looking for a triangle but Oystenteller pushes his legs off easily.
Oystenteller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Palhares is on top in guard. #REVB#
Palhares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palhares trying to move into half guard but instead Oystenteller has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3#
Palhares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oystenteller is one step ahead there.
Palhares keeping full guard, as Oystenteller tries to pass.
Palhares is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oystenteller throws an elbow that misses. Palhares uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oystenteller's guard. Nice move by Palhares!#REVB#
Oystenteller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oystenteller wants to hit a sweep here but Palhares passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Oystenteller there!
Palhares can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oystenteller is looking to escape. #T4#
Oystenteller sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Palhares looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Palhares is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oystenteller moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Darstknasset Oystenteller did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Palhares.
Palhares tries to move into range but Oystenteller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Palhares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oystenteller throws out the jab.
Palhares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palhares slips under a jab.
Palhares feints and then cracks Oystenteller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oystenteller down.
Oystenteller slips a jab from Palhares.
Palhares blocks a leg kick.
Oystenteller looks to score with a jab to the body but Palhares is just out of range.#TD#
Oystenteller looking to score a takedown here. Palhares is defending well but Oystenteller drives through and ends up in Palhares's guard.
Palhares manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oystenteller manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Palhares content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Palhares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oystenteller swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Palhares trying to control but Oystenteller is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Palhares gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oystenteller connects with a solid leg kick.
A cross from Palhares lands.
Oystenteller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oystenteller slips under a jab from Palhares.
Palhares fakes the leg kick and cracks Oystenteller in the body.
Palhares listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Oystenteller is rocked!#TD#
Oystenteller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Oh Oystenteller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oystenteller working away.
Oystenteller seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Oystenteller tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares tries to bench press Oystenteller off him but Oystenteller keeps the position.
Oystenteller throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Palhares is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oystenteller passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Palhares!
Palhares tries to hold on but Oystenteller postures up.
Oystenteller lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3##SUB#
Oystenteller is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Palhares has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Palhares!
Palhares wants to pass the guard but Oystenteller is keeping the position.
Oystenteller being controlled here, momentarily.
Palhares throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Oystenteller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oystenteller wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Oystenteller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oystenteller keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
Oystenteller is looking to sweep but instead, Palhares has passed into half guard.
Palhares is taking a breather. Oystenteller says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Oystenteller wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Luis Palhares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Oystenteller throws a leg kick but Palhares sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Oystenteller.
Oystenteller throws out a leg kick but Palhares moves out of range and Oystenteller only half commits.
Palhares misses the shot to the body.
Oystenteller darts in looking for a takedown but Palhares gets double underhooks and turns Oystenteller into the cage.
Palhares wants to counter with a clinch but Oystenteller pushes him away.
Palhares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oystenteller avoids a wild elbow strike from Palhares.#BC2#
Palhares breaks the clinch.
Palhares with a jab.
Palhares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luis Palhares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oystenteller ducks right into an uppercut from Palhares.
Oystenteller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oystenteller half committed to a counter leg kick.
Palhares throws a sloppy head kick and Oystenteller moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Palhares lands a left and a right that send Oystenteller crashing to the mat, dazed. Palhares thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Palhares. No joy for Oystenteller on that attempt. #T1#
Palhares throws out a loose jab but Oystenteller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oystenteller feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Palhares misses.
Palhares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Oystenteller counters with a shoot takedown. Palhares fights it but they end up in guard.
Oystenteller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palhares works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Palhares lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Palhares passes Oystenteller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oystenteller wants to get back to full guard.
Oystenteller manages to get to full guard.
Palhares controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##SUB#
Oystenteller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oystenteller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palhares is one step ahead there.
Palhares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oystenteller is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Palhares stays in close to Oystenteller's body and controls the position.
Palhares tries to free his leg and advance position but Oystenteller is retaining full guard.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Oystenteller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oystenteller working a defensive guard but Palhares passes into half guard.
Oystenteller wants to control but Palhares is keeping busy.
Palhares is stalling here. Oystenteller is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Palhares seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Oystenteller has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Palhares felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Palhares's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Oystenteller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Palhares, who protects the arm well.
Palhares tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oystenteller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Palhares keeps trying to improve his position.
Palhares sneaks back into half guard.
Oystenteller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luis Palhares! Luis Palhares retains his lightweight title!
Luis Palhares gave a mention to Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Darstknasset Oystenteller had this to say: 'No worries! The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent tested positive for illegal steroids again, so this fight has been declared a No-Contest. Thank you to those of us who continue to fight clean!'.

Event: RSE 28: Legions
Date: Dec 06, 2023

#R1#
Palhares throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Palhares has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Palhares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Palhares saw that one coming.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palhares feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Palhares cracks a nice hook into Mfer's ribs.
A slow jab from Palhares misses its intended target. #CL#
Palhares gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Palhares looking for a takedown.
Palhares swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palhares wants to take the fight to the mat but Mfer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Palhares gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer wants to control but Palhares is keeping busy. #T1#
Palhares thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mfer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Palhares is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Palhares is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mfer defends it well.
Ground and pound from Palhares.
Palhares is trying to control the action in half guard but Mfer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Palhares throwing shots but Mfer is blocking nicely.
Palhares tries to pass to full mount but Mfer defends it.
Mfer wants to control but Palhares is keeping busy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Palhares is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mfer is just riding it out for now. Palhares eventually gives up the hold.
Palhares moves nicely into side control.
Palhares throws an elbow but Mfer slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palhares trying to control the action but Mfer is working from the bottom.
Palhares misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Palhares throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palhares working the ground and pound but Mfer is defending the strikes.
Palhares in side control, throwing shots but Mfer defends.
Mfer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Palhares. #SUB#
Palhares wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mfer, who protects the arm well.
Palhares sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mfer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Palhares tries to advance to mount but can't.
Palhares 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.
Palhares working the ground and pound but Mfer is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Palhares swings around for an armbar but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Palhares's guard.#T4#
Palhares is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Palhares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mfer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Palhares is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Palhares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mfer defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Palhares looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mfer passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Palhares dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mfer misses with a straight right.
Huntti Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palhares slips under a jab from Mfer.
Palhares fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Palhares misses with a straight left.
Palhares lands a jab.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Palhares motions for Mfer to come forward. Palhares throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Palhares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mfer can do to turn this around?
Palhares ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palhares.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Mfer swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Palhares to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares throws a series of punches but Mfer moves out of range.
Palhares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Palhares dodges the punch combination from Mfer.
Palhares attempts a counter takedown but Mfer avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Mfer finds it's way through Palhares's defenses. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Mfer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palhares moves away.
Mfer blocks a low kick nicely.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Palhares.
Mfer misses with a right hand
and Palhares counters with a straight right hand.
Mfer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mfer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mfer throws a good cross that connects.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
Palhares feinted with a counter takedown.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Palhares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palhares scores with a nice strike.
Mfer swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Palhares misses with the combination. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palhares defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Mfer blocks the body kick.
Luis Palhares is winning the standup battle so far.
Mfer sizes up Palhares with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Palhares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palhares changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mfer misses with an uppercut
and Palhares counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Palhares lands a front kick.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Palhares is just out of range.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Mfer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palhares.
Palhares misses with a few strikes there.
Palhares on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Palhares decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mfer's guard.
Palhares is looking to work some ground and pound but Mfer has wrist control.
Palhares throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mfer works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Palhares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palhares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Palhares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Palhares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mfer is adopting a defensive guard.
Mfer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Palhares's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Palhares trying to control but Mfer is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Palhares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palhares keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mfer's head.
Palhares trying to control but Mfer is working from the bottom.
Palhares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mfer managing to control the position.
Palhares trying to control but Mfer is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mfer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Luis Palhares will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Palhares throws a sloppy head kick and Mfer moves out of range easily.
Mfer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mfer lands a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Palhares.
Palhares misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Palhares fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mfer avoids it really well and circles away.
Mfer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mfer throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Palhares on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mfer lands a jab to Palhares's midsection.
Palhares thumps Mfer with a low kick.#T1#
Palhares tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mfer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palhares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mfer lands with a straight right. Palhares didn't see that one coming.
A head kick misses from Mfer.
Palhares cracks Mfer with a good jab.
Palhares moves out of range of the strikes.
Palhares tries to counter with a takedown but Mfer is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Palhares gets a clinch.
Palhares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palhares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palhares backwards.
Palhares lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer lands with a right to the head.
Palhares throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Palhares.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Palhares can't get the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Mfer.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mfer lands a left hand.
Palhares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mfer stops a takedown attempt from Palhares.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mfer wants to get back to striking at distance but Palhares won't allow it.
Mfer misses with some punches. #BC2#
Mfer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Mfer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Palhares moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Palhares.
Mfer throws a jab when Palhares was well out of range.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Palhares is just out of range.#T3#
Mfer fails to land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Mfer.
Palhares lands a nice shot that snaps Mfer's head back.
Mfer throws a right hand that Palhares ducks under and follows up with a left that Palhares also avoids with ease.
Palhares half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Palhares throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Palhares wants to clinch.
Palhares is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Palhares throws a low kick but Mfer avoids it.
Mfer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Palhares misses.
Mfer connects with a body shot that sends Palhares's belly button to the back.#T4##TD#
Palhares shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares is looking to work some ground and pound but Mfer has wrist control.
Palhares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mfer has control of Palhares's left arm, preventing Palhares from doing any damage.
Luis Palhares overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palhares lands a couple of digs.
Mfer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Mfer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhares looking to sit in guard and control but Mfer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Huntti Mfer really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Palhares.
Mfer slips under a jab.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Palhares lands an overhand right.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Palhares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palhares slips under a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Palhares or perhaps it was just good defense by Mfer, which made it look bad.
Palhares looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
Palhares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Palhares as he connects with a hook.
Palhares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Palhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Mfer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Mfer lands a nice looking body shot.
Mfer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Palhares under the eye.
Palhares dodges the punch combination from Mfer.
Palhares cracks Mfer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Palhares lands a glancing blow to the side of Mfer's head.
Palhares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Huntti Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Palhares is out of range.
Good shot there by Mfer.
Mfer misses with a straight right.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Palhares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palhares is looking to counter punch.
Palhares misses with a looping right.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Palhares.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Palhares cracks Mfer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Palhares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mfer swinging wildly here.
Mfer swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Palhares's shoulder, as Palhares tries to avoid the shot.
Palhares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Palhares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses.
Mfer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Palhares delivers a nice body kick.
Palhares misses with a body kick.
Mfer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Palhares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mfer tries to move into range but Palhares moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mfer misses with a straight right.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Palhares moved out of range nicely.
Palhares drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mfer sprawls and moves away.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Palhares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Palhares looks for a takedown but Mfer sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mfer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mfer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palhares attempts a counter takedown but Mfer avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mfer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Palhares with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Palhares, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mfer throws a nice head kick!
Palhares uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Palhares thows a body kick. Mfer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Palhares connects with the punch.
Palhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Huntti Mfer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Palhares lunges at Mfer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mfer's hand.
Palhares looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Palhares moves out of range as Mfer strikes.
Palhares tries a head kick but it misses.
Mfer misses with a right hand #CL#
and Palhares counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Palhares. #BC2#
Mfer breaks the clinch.
Palhares lands the left hand.
Mfer throws a hook but Palhares blocks it.
Palhares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palhares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#Palhares is rocked!
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer avoids a kick to the body.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Palhares.
Palhares slips a jab from Mfer.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palhares looks for the body kick but Mfer saw that one coming.
Palhares ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Palhares appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Palhares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Palhares connects with a looping right hand.
Palhares scores with a spinning back kick!
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palhares changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mfer cracks a nice hook into Palhares's ribs.
Mfer takes one to the side of the head.
Mfer cracks Palhares with a good jab.#T2#
Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Palhares thuds his right hand into Mfer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer lands with a nice body punch.
Good shot there by Palhares.#ROC#Mfer is rocked!
Palhares with a nice calf kick.
Mfer takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Palhares goes for a double leg but Mfer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mfer continues to drive forward.
Palhares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palhares tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palhares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer pushes Palhares back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Palhares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Mfer takes a shot to the head.
Palhares works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Palhares throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer. #T3#
Palhares gets through Mfer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mfer is still on wobbly legs! Can Palhares finish him?
Palhares keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mfer's efforts to push away.
Palhares lands a nice uppercut.
Palhares scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Palhares scoops up Mfer onto his shoulder and slams him to the mat! Oh, Mfer is hurt! Palhares smells blood and finishes the fight with a barage of punches! A highlight reel finish there for Palhares!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Luis Palhares!
Luis Palhares is the new lightweight champion!
Luis Palhares made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ in his post fight interview.

Event: RSE 20: A Fine Day To Die
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Palhares throws a lazy right hand but Fenfang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fenfang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fenfang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palhares was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Palhares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Palhares lands a jab to Fenfang's midsection.
Fenfang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Palhares feints and then cracks Fenfang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fenfang down.
Fenfang shoots in but Palhares avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Palhares appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuanwei Fenfang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palhares jabs at Fenfang's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A thudding body kick lands there by Palhares!
Palhares connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Palhares scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T1#
Palhares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#Fenfang is rocked!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Palhares enables Fenfang to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Palhares manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Palhares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fenfang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fenfang trying to control the position from guard on top but Palhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Palhares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fenfang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Palhares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palhares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fenfang controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Fenfang is sitting in close to Palhares's body. Palhares has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Fenfang is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Fenfang is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Palhares.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luis Palhares!
Luis Palhares bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CFC 596
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
Palhares falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chav Jr. finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Palhares looks to land a left hand but Chav Jr. moved out of range nicely.
Chav Jr. feints and then cracks Palhares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Palhares down.
Chav Jr. finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Palhares avoids the body shot from Chav Jr..
Palhares comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chav Jr. throws a series of punches but Palhares moves out of range.
Chav Jr. feints and then cracks Palhares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Palhares down.
Chav Jr. walks into a straight right hand from Palhares.
Chav Jr. lands with a hook. Palhares tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Palhares swings widly with a right hand
and Chav Jr. counters with an inside leg kick.
Chav Jr. walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Palhares checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Palhares looks to land a right hand but Chav Jr. moved out of range.
Chav Jr. connects with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Palhares swings for the body but Chav Jr. moves out of range.
Chav Jr. appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Palhares throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Palhares checks a low kick from Chav Jr..
Palhares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Palhares looks to land a right hand but Chav Jr. moved out of range.
Chav Jr. throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chav Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Palhares scores with a sloppy right hand. Chav Jr. should have avoided that one.
Palhares throws a solid leg kick but Chav Jr. takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Palhares.
Palhares throws a low kick, looking for Chav Jr.'s leg but Chav Jr. calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Chav Jr. wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Palhares drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Palhares misses with a looping left.
Palhares misses with an uppercut
and Chav Jr. cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luis Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chav Jr. connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Palhares's hands.
Chav Jr. lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Chav Jr. checks it.
Chav Jr. takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chav Jr. tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Palhares! But no joy.#T2#
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palhares throws a shot from downtown. Chav Jr. moves away and avoids it.
Palhares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Palhares tries to land a body kick
and Chav Jr. makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Palhares really felt that one!
Chav Jr. looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chav Jr. punishes Palhares's body with a nice straight punch.
Palhares lands a head kick. Chav Jr. smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Pikey Chav Jr. has been cut.
Palhares moves out of range of the leg kick from Chav Jr..
A telegraphed right hand from Palhares misses the target.
Palhares misses with a hook
and Chav Jr. counters with a nice body shot.
Palhares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palhares scores with a kick to the midsection.
Palhares throws a leg kick that misses.
Chav Jr. lands a right hook to the body.
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Chav Jr. was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chav Jr. cracks Palhares with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Palhares throws a combination that misses
and Chav Jr. counters with a nice uppercut.
Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chav Jr..
Palhares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Palhares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chav Jr. checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chav Jr. is looking for a counter combo.
Chav Jr. avoids the body shot from Palhares.
A counter left hand to the body from Chav Jr. misses its target.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Chav Jr. sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Palhares is looking to slow Chav Jr. down with leg kicks.
Palhares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chav Jr. buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Palhares there.
Chav Jr. connects with a body shot that sends Palhares's belly button to the back.
Palhares checks a leg kick.
Palhares with the inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Palhares, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chav Jr. throws the kick towards the body but Palhares avoids it.
Palhares lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#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!
Chav Jr. misses with a body shot.
Palhares throws a wild body kick that Chav Jr. sees coming a mile off.
Palhares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palhares tries to land a front kick but Chav Jr. steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chav Jr. is looking to counter punch.
Palhares throws an overhand right that lands on Chav Jr.'s shoulder, as Chav Jr. tries to avoid the shot.
Chav Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Palhares throws a hook but Chav Jr. avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Palhares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Palhares lands with an uppercut that bounces Chav Jr. off the cage and back into range.
Palhares tries a head kick but it misses.
Chav Jr. darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palhares misses the jab.
Palhares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chav Jr. throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pikey Chav Jr. will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pikey Chav Jr.'s cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Chav Jr. misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Chav Jr. finds it's target.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Chav Jr. moved away.
Chav Jr. takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chav Jr. checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Palhares.
Palhares lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chav Jr. is looking to clinch.
Palhares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chav Jr. throws a low kick but it's checked well by Palhares.
Palhares throws a right hand that misses
and Chav Jr. counters with a left to the body.
Palhares throws a lazy right hand but Chav Jr. sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chav Jr. was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chav Jr. swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Palhares.
Palhares throws a wild body kick that Chav Jr. sees coming a mile off.
Chav Jr. throws a sloppy head kick and Palhares moves out of range easily.
Palhares lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Palhares.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chav Jr. tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palhares was well out of range. Poor timing from Chav Jr..#T1#
Palhares lands a nice shot that snaps Chav Jr.'s head back.
Palhares throws a lazy right hand but Chav Jr. sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palhares throws a low kick but Chav Jr. avoids it.
It looks like Chav Jr. has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Palhares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Palhares scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Palhares throws a shot from downtown. Chav Jr. moves away and avoids it.
Palhares shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chav Jr. eats them both and turns towards Palhares to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chav Jr. dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Palhares. That did some damage!
Palhares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Palhares misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palhares. Chav Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chav Jr. was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chav Jr. checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Chav Jr. misses its target.
Chav Jr. throws a sloppy head kick and Palhares moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chav Jr. throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Palhares does it's job there.#T2#
Palhares pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chav Jr. is out of range and Palhares settles back down.
Palhares takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Palhares swats away the attempt to clinch by Chav Jr..
Palhares throws a sloppy head kick
letting Chav Jr. counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Chav Jr..
Palhares throws a combination that misses
and Chav Jr. counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chav Jr. tries a low kick but Palhares avoids it.
Palhares pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chav Jr. is out of range and Palhares settles back down.
Palhares walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice jab there from Chav Jr..
Palhares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Palhares is looking to chop away at Chav Jr.'s legs.
Chav Jr. fires out a quick counter leg kick but Palhares just manages to avoid it.
Palhares scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chav Jr. looks to land a left hand but Palhares moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Palhares moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chav Jr. wants to slow Palhares down by chopping away at his legs.
Palhares doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chav Jr. connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Palhares's hands.
Palhares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chav Jr. to score with a decent uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Chav Jr..
Palhares works Chav Jr.'s body with a nice hook.
Chav Jr. has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Palhares.
Chav Jr. throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Palhares tries to bum rush Chav Jr. with a series of wild strikes but Chav Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palhares throws a sloppy head kick
and Chav Jr. counters with a stiff right hand.
Palhares misses with a wild body shot.
Chav Jr. throws a body kick that misses
and Palhares counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palhares misses with an uppercut. Chav Jr. saw that one coming.
Chav Jr. throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Palhares.#T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chav Jr. - that will leave a mark!
Chav Jr. looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Palhares misses with a right hand
and Chav Jr. counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Palhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chav Jr. was well out of range. Poor timing from Palhares.
Chav Jr. appears to be looking for a big counter.
Palhares misses with a two punch combination.
Chav Jr. steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palhares.
Chav Jr. was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Palhares looks for the body kick but Chav Jr. saw that one coming.
Chav Jr. scores with a jab to the body.
Palhares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Palhares feints and then cracks Chav Jr.'s leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chav Jr. down.
Palhares throws a leg kick
and Chav Jr. counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Chav Jr. misses.
Palhares swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chav Jr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick lands for Chav Jr..
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luis Palhares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pikey Chav Jr.'s cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Chav Jr. connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Chav Jr. moves into the clinch successfully.
Chav Jr. lands with a left to the head.
Chav Jr. swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chav Jr. lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palhares backwards.
Chav Jr. is trying to pull guard but Palhares turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Palhares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palhares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chav Jr. misses with a punch on the inside.
Palhares misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Palhares just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chav Jr.'s brow.
Palhares has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chav Jr. wants to stall.
Nice elbow from Palhares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chav Jr. tries to work over Palhares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palhares blocks a body shot from Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. pushes Palhares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palhares.
Palhares's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Palhares misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Palhares working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Palhares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palhares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chav Jr. is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Chav Jr. misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Chav Jr. misses.
Chav Jr. catches Palhares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Palhares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chav Jr. throws a quick counter head kick but Palhares was just out of range.
Chav Jr. fails in his attempt to clinch.
Palhares swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Chav Jr. to counter with a crisp jab.
Palhares connects with a leg kick.
Chav Jr. lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chav Jr. misses with a low kick as Palhares jumps back.
Chav Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Palhares throws a big shot that misses.
Palhares throws a push kick but Chav Jr. slaps the foot to one side.
Chav Jr. lands a head kick! #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares checks a leg kick.
Palhares throws a hook to the side of Chav Jr.'s head but Chav Jr. sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chav Jr. displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palhares throws out the jab.
Chav Jr. avoids the head kick by Palhares.
Chav Jr. delivers a nice body kick.
Palhares tries to move into range but Chav Jr. moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Palhares misses with a body shot.
Palhares walks into a stiff left hand from Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. slips under a jab.
Palhares just misses with a punch to the body.
Palhares slips a jab and a cross from Chav Jr..
Chav Jr. looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chav Jr. avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palhares thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Palhares throws a combination that misses
and Chav Jr. counters with a left to the body.
A combination from Palhares does no damage.
Chav Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Palhares tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Palhares fails to land with a series of punches.
Palhares looks to land a left hand but Chav Jr. moved out of range nicely.
Palhares throws the left hand but Chav Jr. avoids the punch easily.
Luis Palhares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palhares throws the kick towards the body but Chav Jr. avoids it.
Chav Jr. tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palhares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chav Jr. scores with the left hand. Palhares knows he should have avoided that one.
Palhares throws a push kick but Chav Jr. slaps the foot to one side.
Palhares throws a wild body kick that Chav Jr. sees coming a mile off.
Palhares throws a shot from downtown. Chav Jr. moves away and avoids it.
Palhares lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chav Jr. takes a step back to recover.
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Chav Jr. was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crunch! Chav Jr. slams his shin into Palhares's torso.#T4#
Chav Jr. throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy body kick from Palhares
enabling Chav Jr. to counter with a crisp jab.
Palhares throws a hook but Chav Jr. avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chav Jr. jabs at Palhares's body.
Palhares looks to land a body kick but Chav Jr. moved away.
A punch combination from Palhares misses.
Palhares throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chav Jr. counters with a left to the body.
Chav Jr. tries to land a leg kick but Palhares saw it coming and moves away.
Palhares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chav Jr. has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chav Jr. swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Palhares tries a head kick but it misses.
Palhares throws a poor cross that misses
and Chav Jr. cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palhares checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.

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 Pikey Chav Jr..
I think Chav Jr. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pikey Chav Jr.!
Pikey Chav Jr. seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 590
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1#
Palhares swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelvin.
Palhares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Palhares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelvin.
Kelvin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kelvin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kelvin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kelvin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Palhares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Palhares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kelvin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Palhares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelvin.
It seemed like Kelvin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Palhares connects with a crisp jab.
Palhares throws a lazy right hand but Kelvin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Kelvin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch! Palhares slams his shin into Kelvin's torso.
Palhares tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelvin needs to keep his hands up - Palhares had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
That kick from Palhares tenderised Kelvin's leg. Kelvin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Palhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelvin moves away.
Kelvin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Palhares feints and then cracks Kelvin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kelvin down.
Palhares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Palhares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kelvin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Palhares looks to land a combination. Kelvin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kelvin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palhares.
Palhares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palhares lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kelvin moves out of range as Palhares strikes.
Palhares takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping body kick lands there for Palhares.
Palhares keeps Kelvin at a distance using the push kick.
Kelvin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palhares moves away.
Kelvin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kelvin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Palhares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palhares tries to counter by clinching up but Kelvin breaks away and moves out of range.
Palhares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelvin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palhares lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheers as Palhares lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kelvin doesn't seem phased though.
Kelvin throws a looping overhand right but Palhares ducks down to avoid it.
Palhares avoids the body shot from Kelvin.
Kelvin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No joy there for Palhares, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kelvin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Palhares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Kelvin tries to counter it with a takedown but Palhares pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Palhares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kelvin blocks a low kick nicely.
Palhares throws the left hand but Kelvin avoids the punch easily.
Palhares misses with a shot to the body
and Kelvin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Palhares. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Palhares.
Nice uppercut there from Palhares.#T3#
Kelvin cracks Palhares with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Palhares fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kelvin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kelvin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Palhares with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kelvin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Palhares swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Palhares scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Palhares is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Palhares scores with a body shot.
Palhares connects with a body shot that sends Kelvin's belly button to the back.
Palhares throws the kick towards the body but Kelvin avoids it.
Kelvin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Palhares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palhares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palhares connects with a single shot there.
Palhares misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Kelvin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kelvin tries to clinch but Palhares moves out of range. #T4#
Palhares connects with a single shot there.
Kelvin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A cross from Kelvin lands.
Palhares scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Kelvin closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Palhares. #TD#
Palhares turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Palhares manages to end up in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Kelvin tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palhares working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Palhares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelvin keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Palhares dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Crunch! Palhares slams his shin into Kelvin's torso.
Kelvin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelvin cracks Palhares with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kelvin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Palhares looks to land a left hand but Kelvin moved out of range nicely.
Kelvin swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares misses with a leg kick
and Kelvin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Palhares misses with a jab to the body
and Palhares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kelvin looks to score with a jab to the body but Palhares is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelvin throws a shot to the body.
Palhares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelvin can do to turn this around?
Palhares misses with a hook
and Kelvin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kelvin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kelvin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Palhares - the referee stops the clock and Kelvin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Palhares. Kelvin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Palhares throws a leg kick that misses.
Kelvin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Palhares throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut lands for Palhares. That snapped Kelvin's head back.
A lazy left from Palhares finds it's target.
Palhares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Palhares misses with a body shot.
Luis Palhares is winning the standup battle so far.
Kelvin ducks under a wild hook from Palhares.
Nice body kick there by Palhares.
Kelvin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kelvin tries to clinch but Palhares is having none of it.
Kelvin checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Palhares is predictable there
and Kelvin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares misses with a body shot.
Palhares looks to land a right hand but Kelvin moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Palhares. #T2#
Palhares lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Palhares.
A low kick lands for Palhares.
Kelvin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Palhares.
Kelvin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Palhares misses with a hook. Kelvin ducked under it nicely.
Palhares throws a push kick but Kelvin slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Palhares misses.
Kelvin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Palhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kelvin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy left from Palhares finds it's target.
Palhares drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kelvin tries to clinch but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares throwing a counter right hand but Kelvin manages to avoid it.
Kelvin moves forwards but Palhares connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Kelvin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kelvin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kelvin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palhares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kelvin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Palhares with a body shot.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Kelvin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Palhares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kelvin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Palhares misses.
Kelvin looks to land a right hand but Palhares moved out of range.
Kelvin tries to clinch up.
Palhares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Palhares connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kelvin's hands.
Kelvin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Palhares.
Kelvin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Palhares throws a hook to the side of Kelvin's head but Kelvin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Palhares lands a body shot. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelvin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kelvin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kelvin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Palhares.
Kelvin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#Kelvin is rocked!
Palhares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelvin throws out the jab.
Kelvin is still on wobbly legs! Can Palhares finish him?
Kelvin blocks a head kick by Palhares.
A slow jab from Palhares misses its intended target.
Kelvin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palhares throws out the jab.
Kelvin seems to have recovered his senses.
Palhares throws a body kick that misses
and Kelvin counters with a straight right hand.
Kelvin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Palhares.
Kelvin throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#Palhares is rocked!
Palhares keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh Palhares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelvin tries to clinch but Palhares is having none of it.
Palhares seems to have got his legs back now.
Palhares listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Palhares misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kelvin to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Palhares dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kelvin missing with a left hand there. Palhares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palhares lands a hook that stumbles Kelvin back into the cage. Palhares follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Kelvin to the canvas! Palhares pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Kelvin has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Luis Palhares!
An out of breath and clearly excited Luis Palhares thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CFC 581
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Kamaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luis Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Palharess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kamaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palhares.
Kamaka looks to throw the jab but Palhares is out of range.
Kamaka throws a big shot that misses.
Kamaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for Kamaka.
Palhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Palhares.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamaka misses the target.
Kamaka loads up on a big right hand but Palhares slips the punch.
Palhares misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Palhares.
Palhares misses with a few strikes there.
Kamaka checks a leg kick.
Kamaka throws a leg kick but Palhares checks it.
Kamaka slips under a jab from Palhares.
Kamaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Palhares circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Palhares misses with a straight left.
A head kick by Palhares misses
and Kamaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Kamaka moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Kamaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamaka misses with an uppercut. Palhares saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamaka misses the target.
Palhares feints a counter leg kick.
Palhares scores with a hook.
Palhares misses with a hook
and Kamaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamaka swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares lands with a hook. Kamaka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kamaka misses with the combination.
Kamaka misses with a looping right.
Kamaka tests Palhares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamaka ducks under a wild hook from Palhares.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Kamaka checks it.
Palhares ducks under a wild hook from Kamaka.
Kamaka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Palhares in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamaka throws a jab when Palhares was well out of range.
Palhares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamaka.#T2#
Palhares takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Palhares.
Palhares misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Palhares.
Palhares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamaka misses the target.
Palhares moves away from the strike by Kamaka.
Palhares misses the shot to the body.
Palhares takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kamaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Joe Kamaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palhares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Palhares connects with a leg kick.
Kamaka throws a lazy right hand but Palhares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palhares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamaka.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palhares. Kamaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamaka throws a hook but Palhares blocks it.
A slow jab from Kamaka misses its intended target. #T3#
Palhares throws a body punch but Kamaka moves out of range.
Kamaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Palhares scores with a jab to the jaw.
Palhares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Palhares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kamaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palhares moves away.
Palhares has a takedown stuffed.
Kamaka throws a jab when Palhares was well out of range.
Kamaka ducks under a wild hook from Palhares.
Kamaka motions for Palhares to come forward. Kamaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kamaka throws a nice looking combination but Palhares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Palhares looks to land a body kick but Kamaka moved away.
Palhares ducks under a wild hook from Kamaka.
Kamaka thuds his right hand into Palhares's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A low kick from Palhares misses
enabling Kamaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palhares lands with a hook. Kamaka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Palhares!
Palhares blocks a jab.
Palhares connects with a nice looking jab.
Kamaka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kamaka staying out of range there.
Kamaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Palhares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kamaka.
Kamaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palhares fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kamaka is out of range.
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Kamaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palhares paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Kamaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kamaka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kamaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palhares looks to land a combination. Kamaka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Palhares misses with a looping right.
Kamaka with a hook.
Palhares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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 Joe Kamaka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Palhares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palhares misses with a wild body shot.
Palhares fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kamaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kamaka misses with a wild body shot.
Kamaka missing with a left hand there. Palhares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palhares moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palhares.
Palhares throws a head kick that half lands.
Palhares misses with an uppercut.
Palhares scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Palhares.
Palhares lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palhares slips under a jab from Kamaka.
Palhares fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Palhares shoots in for a double leg but Kamaka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Palhares misses with a wild body shot.
Kamaka throws a series of punches but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palhares.
Kamaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palhares misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamaka misses with a low kick.
Kamaka lands with a nice combination. Palhares backs away looking to recover.
Palhares throws a series of punches but Kamaka avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamaka misses the target.
Palhares throws a low kick but Kamaka avoids it.
Kamaka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Kamaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamaka throws a series of punches but Palhares avoids them all with ease.
Palhares throws a nice inside leg kick.
Palhares dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kamaka. That did some damage!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Palhares.
Palhares moves away from the strike by Kamaka.
Kamaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palhares looks to throw the jab but Kamaka is out of range.
Kamaka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kamaka throws a hook but Palhares avoids it easily.
Kamaka loads up on a big right hand but Palhares slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Palhares! But no joy.
Kamaka loads up on a big right hand but Palhares slips the punch.
Palhares with the counter takedown but Kamaka avoids it easily.
Palhares lands a leg kick that knocks Kamaka off balance momentarily.
Kamaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Palhares. Palhares obviously looking to wear him down.
Palhares throws a nice inside leg kick.
Palhares misses with an uppercut. Kamaka saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Kamaka misses.
Palhares feints a counter leg kick.
Kamaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palhares.
A slapping leg kick lands for Palhares.
Kamaka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kamaka throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Kamaka throws a big shot that misses.
Kamaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kamaka there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Palhares scores with a takedown into Kamaka's guard.
Kamaka pulls Palhares in close to prevent any damage.
Palhares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamaka is keeping the position for now.
Kamaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kamaka tries to get out of the position.
Kamaka being controlled here, momentarily.
Palhares trying to control but Kamaka is working from the bottom. #T4#
Palhares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamaka is keeping the position for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Palhares is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Palhares explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Palhares slips a straight right by Kamaka.
Kamaka throws a good cross that connects.
Kamaka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Palhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamaka misses with a straight left.
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luis Palhares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Palhares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Palhares.
Kamaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamaka throws a jab when Palhares was well out of range.
Palhares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Palhares scores with a nice head shot.
Palhares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Kamaka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Palhares trying to control but Kamaka is working from the bottom.
Palhares is stalling in the full guard.
Kamaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamaka, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Palhares is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU2#
Palhares gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Palhares finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Palhares avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kamaka.
Kamaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palhares slips under a jab.
Palhares throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Palhares motions for Kamaka to come forward. Palhares throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kamaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Palhares blocks a jab.
Palhares thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kamaka if he has to take too many more of those.
Palhares wants to land a leg kick but Kamaka is out of range.
Kamaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Palhares counters with a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Palhares.
Palhares lands a slapping body shot.
Palhares connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Palhares.
Kamaka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Palhares eats them both and turns towards Kamaka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A slow jab from Kamaka misses its intended target.
Palhares connects with a nice looking jab.
Kamaka misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Kamaka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Palhares slips under a jab from Kamaka.
Palhares lands with a thumping leg kick.
Palhares swings widly with a right hand
and Kamaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palhares uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kamaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palhares flicks out a counter leg kick but Kamaka steps away.
Joe Kamaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palhares throws an overhand right that lands on Kamaka's shoulder, as Kamaka tries to avoid the shot.
Palhares slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palhares. Kamaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamaka needs to keep his hands up - Palhares had a free shot at his head there.
An inside leg kick lands from Palhares.
Kamaka throws a leg kick but Palhares sees it coming and moves out of range.
Palhares feints the counter takedown.
Kamaka throws a right hand that misses
and Palhares counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kamaka checks the leg kick.
Kamaka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Palhares checks it well.
Kamaka avoids the head kick by Palhares. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palhares cracks Kamaka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Luis Palhares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palhares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamaka throws out the jab.
Kamaka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Palhares throws a low kick, looking for Kamaka's leg but Kamaka calmly moves out of range.
Kamaka throws a lazy right hand but Palhares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palhares cracks Kamaka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Palhares looks to land a left hand but Kamaka moved out of range nicely.
Kamaka throws a low kick but Palhares moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Palhares misses the target.
Kamaka's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamaka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Palhares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kamaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#Kamaka is rocked!
A nice leg kick from Palhares, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Kamaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palhares throws a leg kick
and Kamaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Palhares is rocked!
Kamaka throws a hook but Palhares avoids it easily.
Kamaka seems to have got his legs back now.
Palhares is still on wobbly legs! Can Kamaka finish him?
Kamaka throws the left hand but Palhares avoids the punch easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Palhares!
Luis Palhares really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Joe Kamaka had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: CFC 571
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Palhares tries a low kick but Distacio avoids it.
Distacio looks to land a left hand but Palhares moved out of range nicely.
Distacio lands a leg kick that knocks Palhares off balance momentarily.
Distacio throws a lazy uppercut
and Palhares counters with a stiff right hand.
Palhares misses the jab.
Distacio thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Palhares if he has to take too many more of those.
Palhares checks a low kick from Distacio.
Palhares connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Palhares looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Palhares is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Distacio pushes Palhares off looking to stand but Palhares dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Palhares is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Distacio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Palhares. #T1#
Palhares controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Distacio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Palhares wants to pass the guard but Distacio is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Distacio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Palhares is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Distacio is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Distacio can't keep his opponent in guard - Palhares advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Palhares is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Distacio has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Palhares is trying to work for a kimura but Distacio is defending well.
Distacio works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Palhares avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Distacio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palhares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palhares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Palhares is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palhares trying to control but Distacio is working from the bottom.
Palhares showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Palhares trying to control but Distacio is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Palhares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Distacio moves forwards but Palhares connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Distacio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Palhares moves out of range of the body kick from Distacio.
A chopping leg kick lands by Distacio.
Distacio feints and then cracks Palhares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Palhares down.
Palhares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Palhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palhares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Distacio.
Distacio defending well as Palhares loads up on a big left hand.
Distacio is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Palhares cracks Distacio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Palhares scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Palhares dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
An inside leg kick from Distacio misses.
Distacio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Luis Palhares is winning the standup battle so far.
Palhares lands a head shot.
Distacio slips a straight right by Palhares.
Palhares just misses with a punch to the body.
Distacio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palhares.
Distacio steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Palhares blocks a jab.
Distacio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Palhares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Palhares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Distacio thumps Palhares with a low kick.
Distacio tries to clinch but Palhares is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Palhares.
A solid leg kick lands there for Palhares.
Distacio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Palhares momentarily.
A good leg kick by Palhares.
Distacio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Distacio doesn't manage to clinch there - Palhares circles away.
Palhares ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good exchange - Palhares coming out on top.
Distacio is looking to clinch.
Palhares shoots in but no luck this time.
Distacio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Luis Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Palhares shoots in and bounces Distacio off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Palhares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Distacio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Distacio throws his legs up looking for a submission but Palhares uses it to pass to side control. #T2#
Palhares happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Palhares is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Distacio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Distacio is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
Palhares working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Palhares sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Distacio is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Palhares wants to control for a moment but Distacio uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Palhares is looking to take a break and control but Distacio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Distacio tries to roll over but Palhares keeps him under control.#SUB#
Palhares is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Palhares prevents Distacio from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Palhares seems to be working for a kimura but Distacio defends the submission attempt.
Palhares wants to control but Distacio is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Palhares dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Distacio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Palhares's jab looks to have found its range, popping Distacio under the eye.
Donk. Palhares catches Distacio right on the button with a cross.
A nice leg kick from Palhares, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL2#
Distacio closes the distance and pushes Palhares back into the cage.
Palhares has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Distacio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Palhares is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Distacio is defending well.
Distacio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Palhares wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Distacio has him pressed against the cage.
Palhares is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Distacio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but Palhares blocks it.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distacio has Palhares pressed against the cage, preventing Palhares from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
Palhares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palhares wants a takedown but no success here.
Distacio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Palhares is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Distacio is defending well.
Palhares wants to take the fight to the mat but Distacio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Palhares scores with a shot to the side of Distacio's head.
Distacio lands a good knee to the midsection. Palhares won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palhares misses with the head strike.
Palhares lands a hook that snaps the head of Distacio backwards.
Distacio blocks an uppercut.
Distacio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Palhares throws a head punch that misses.
Palhares tries to circle away but Distacio has him pinned against the cage.
Palhares goes for a takedown in the clinch but Distacio prevents it.
Palhares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Distacio can do to turn this around?
Distacio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Distacio keeps control of Palhares as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Distacio with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Palhares is rocked!
Palhares is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Oh Palhares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palhares wants a takedown but no success here.
Palhares seems to have got his legs back now.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Distacio misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Palhares.
Harry C Distacio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luis Palhares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Distacio misses with a body punch.
Distacio trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Distacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Palhares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but Palhares blocks with his arms.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but Palhares blocks it.
Palhares has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Distacio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Palhares on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Distacio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palhares goes for a takedown attempt but Distacio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3##CL2#
Distacio rushes Palhares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Distacio looking to throw knees to the head but Palhares is blocking nicely.
Distacio trying to land knees to the body.
Distacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Distacio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Palhares has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Palhares breaks the clinch.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Distacio moved away.
Palhares swats away the attempt to clinch by Distacio.
Nice jab there from Palhares. #T4#
Distacio checks a leg kick.
Palhares throws an overhand right that lands on Distacio's shoulder, as Distacio tries to avoid the shot.
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Distacio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palhares connects with a looping right hand.
Distacio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Palhares delivers a nice body kick.#TD#
Palhares looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Distacio manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but Palhares blocks with his arms.
Distacio misses with a punch on the inside.
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
Distacio looking to throw knees to the head but Palhares is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry C Distacio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Palhares has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CFC 559
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Palhares connects with a nice looking jab.
Chegwin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chegwin scores with a hook.
Palhares cracks Chegwin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chegwin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Palhares connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chegwin scrambles back to his feet.
Chegwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palhares was well out of range. Poor timing from Chegwin.
Palhares connects with a looping right hand.
Chegwin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Palhares smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Palhares lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares with a poor takedown
enabling Chegwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Palhares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chegwin.
Palhares misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Chegwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Chegwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Palhares tries to clinch but Chegwin moves out of range.
Chegwin throwing a counter right hand but Palhares manages to avoid it.#T1#
Palhares with a hook.
Chegwin moves away from the strike by Palhares.
Luis Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chegwin walks into a left hand.
Palhares lands with a cross.
A head kick misses from Palhares.
Palhares tries to land a leg kick but Chegwin saw it coming and moves away.
Palhares fails to land the takedown.
Keith Chegwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Palhares.
Palhares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chegwin.
Chegwin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Palhares circles away quickly and effectively.
Palhares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chegwin.
Chegwin misses with a looping left.#T2#
Chegwin scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheers as Palhares lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chegwin doesn't seem phased though.
Palhares misses with an uppercut
and Chegwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palhares throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chegwin's head.
Palhares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chegwin throwing a counter right hand but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Chegwin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Palhares.
Palhares tests Chegwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palhares bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chegwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Palhares.
Chegwin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Palhares.#T3#
Chegwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palhares.
Palhares lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT2#It looks like Keith Chegwin has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Palhares.
A shot to the liver by Palhares. Beautiful body shot.
Palhares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chegwin.
Chegwin walks into a jab.
Nice body kick from Palhares.
Palhares throws a body punch but Chegwin moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Palhares darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Palhares misses with a takedown attempt
and Chegwin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chegwin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Palhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chegwin moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Chegwin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Palhares walks into a stiff left hand from Chegwin.#ROC#Palhares is rocked!
Good shot there by Palhares.
Chegwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chegwin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Palhares falls off balance throwing a combination
and Palhares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palhares misses with a body punch
and Chegwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palhares scores with a one two! Chegwin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palhares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chegwin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chegwin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Palhares finds it's way round the side to connect with Chegwin's head.
Palhares connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Palhares dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Chegwin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Palhares lands a jab to the nose.
Chegwin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Palhares connects with an inside leg kick.
Chegwin missing with a left hand there. Palhares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palhares tries to clinch up.
Chegwin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Palhares tries to clinch up.
Chegwin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Palhares jabs Chegwin right on the nose. Chegwin blinks but takes it well.
Palhares scores with a hook to the body. Chegwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares misses with a hook to the body
and Chegwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Palhares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palhares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chegwin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Palhares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Palhares.#T1#
Palhares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Palhares wants to clinch.
Chegwin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Palhares can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Palhares.
Chegwin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A low kick from Palhares is predictable there
and Chegwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Palhares tenderised Chegwin's leg. Chegwin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Palhares with a hook.#T2#
Palhares moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Palhares sizes up Chegwin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chegwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palhares wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chegwin misses with a left hand
and Palhares counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
Palhares scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Palhares 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Palhares lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Palhares misses with a jab to the body
letting Chegwin counter with a right hand.
Palhares is still on wobbly legs! Can Chegwin finish him?
Palhares scoring well with a low kick there.
Palhares scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Chegwin walks into a stiff left hand from Palhares.
Palhares seems to have recovered his senses.
Palhares throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Palhares misses with a lunging right hand
and Chegwin counters with a right hand to the body.
Palhares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chegwin.
Chegwin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Palhares takes a swing at Chegwin's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Chegwin drops Palhares with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Palhares looks back up at him and smiles so Chegwin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chegwin counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Chegwin!
After winning the bout, Keith Chegwin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KOP 390 5
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
Fontaine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Palhares closes the distance and clinches.
Palhares jumps guard but Fontaine turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Palhares tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fontaine just stands there and leans against the cage.
Palhares on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fontaine missing with knees to the body.
Palhares takes a knee to the side of the body.
Palhares scores with a nice hook to the head.
Palhares tries to pull guard but Fontaine won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fontaine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fontaine misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Palhares scores with a nice short uppercut.
Palhares on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fontaine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palhares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fontaines head.
Fontaine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Palhares is defending well for now.
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!
Palhares has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fontaine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fontaine blocking some punches.
Palhares misses with some punches.
Palhares tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Palhares tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1##TD#
Palhares jumps into guard, dragging Fontaine to the mat.
Palhares trying to control the position. #SUB#
Palhares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Palhares is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fontaine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Fontaine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Palhares trying to control but Fontaine is working from the bottom. #T2#
Palhares showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Palhares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Palhares wants to control from the top but Fontaine keeps moving.
Palhares wants to pass the guard but Fontaine is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Palhares looks to land a body kick but Fontaine moved away.
Palhares misses with a straight right.
Fontaine tries to clinch up.
Palhares lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Palhares.
Palhares shoots in looking for a takedown but Fontaine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Palhares's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Palhares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fontaine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Palhares loads up on a big right hand but Fontaine slips the punch.
Fontaine checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Palhares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fontaine throws a hook but Palhares blocks it.
Fontaine with the inside leg kick.
Palhares slips a straight right by Fontaine.
Fontaine tries to clinch up but Palhares circles away and keeps his distance.
Palhares feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fontaine scoring well with a low kick there.
Palhares throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fontaine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Palhares checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Palhares dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A cross from Palhares lands.
Fontaine drops his hands momentarily and Palhares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Palhares connects with a leg kick.
Fontaine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palhares.
Fontaine throws a big shot that misses.
Palhares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fontaine can do to turn this around?
Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fontaine.
Fontaine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Palhares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palhares scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Fontaine.
Fontaine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Palhares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Palhares throws a series of punches but Fontaine avoids them all with ease.
Fontaine tries a quick counter leg kick but Palhares is wise to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhares lands a leg kick that knocks Fontaine off balance momentarily.#CL#
Palhares moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Palhares tries to pull guard but Fontaine won't allow it.
Fontaine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fontaine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fontaine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fontaine prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fontaine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Palhares has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fontaine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fontaine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Palhares is defending well for now.
Palhares is trying to pull guard but Fontaine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fontaine blocks an uppercut.
Fontaine trying to land knees to the body.
Fontaine trying to land knees to the body.
Fontaine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Palhares blocks it with crossed arms.
Fontaine tries to land a knee to the head but Palhares blocks with his arms.
Palhares tries to pull guard but Fontaine holds him up against the cage and eventually Palhares drops back down to his feet.
A short uppercut from Palhares. #T2#
Palhares blocks an uppercut.
Palhares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fontaine with a knee to the head.
Fontaine struggles to land a body shot inside as Palhares controls his hands.
Vic Fontaine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fontaine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fontaine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Palhares has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD#
Palhares pulls guard effortlessly.
Palhares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palhares controlling Fontaine's posture.
Palhares working a defensive guard here.
Palhares is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Palhares has a closed guard, preventing Fontaine from standing up.
Fontaine wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Palhares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fontaine wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Palhares moves into the clinch.#TD#
Palhares manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fontaine is fighting to break Palhares's control of his arms but Palhares is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Palhares looking for a sweep. Not yet Palhares, not yet. #SUB#
Palhares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palhares managing to control the position.
Palhares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Palhares dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Palhares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luis Palhares is winning the standup battle so far.
Palhares closes the distance and clinches up with Fontaine, looking for a takedown. Palhares pushes Fontaine against the cage but Fontaine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Palhares scores with a nice strike.
Palhares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fontaine doesn't manage to clinch there - Palhares circles away.
Palhares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fontaine appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Palhares darts in and clinches Fontaine up against the cage.
Fontaine misses with a punch to the body.
Fontaine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fontaine misses with a body punch.
Palhares tries to pull guard but Fontaine won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fontaine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Palhares pulls Fontaine into guard.
Palhares is trying to control the position but Fontaine postures up. #SUB#
Palhares throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fontaine escapes and throws Palhares's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Fontaine working away.
Palhares tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fontaine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fontaine tries to stand but Palhares is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palhares struggling a bit here.
Fontaine in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Palhares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vic Fontaine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luis Palhares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Palhares's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Palhares tries to improve position but can't. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Palhares gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fontaine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fontaine misses with a body punch.
Fontaine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fontaine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Palhares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fontaine throws an overhand right that lands on Palhares's shoulder, as Palhares tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
The fighters circling - Fontaine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palhares connects with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Palhares.
Palhares blocks a head kick by Fontaine.
Palhares fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palhares lands a jab to the head.
Palhares misses with a looping right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Palhares clinches up against the cage.
Fontaine struggles to land a body shot inside as Palhares controls his hands.
Palhares blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fontaine misses with a knee strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vic Fontaine.
I think Palhares 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Palhares!
Luis Palhares seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C146: Blyad vs Kilgore
Date: Dec 21, 2022

#R1##TD#
Palhares gets the takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Radovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Radovic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Palhares asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Palhares is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Radovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Radovic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Palhares is controlling him well.#SUB#
Palhares looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Palhares has an Americana. Radovic didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Palhares is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Palhares hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nacho Palhares!
A relieved looking Nacho Palhares thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C144: De Minaur vs. Kilgore
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Palhares gets a double leg takedown into Epicity's guard.
Epicity is wriggling around but Palhares manages to pass to half guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Palhares seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Epicity is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nacho Palhares!
Our winner, Nacho Palhares, 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.

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