Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CDFC 37:Slice vs Koloa
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Palo fails with the takedown
and Runduski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Palo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pertti Palo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runduski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runduski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palo was well out of range. Poor timing from Runduski.
Palo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Palo fails to land the takedown.
Primo Runduski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pertti Palo.
Palo misses with a takedown
and Runduski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Runduski misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Palo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Runduski's coaches at Gym Heroes have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Palo is chipping away with strikes.
Palo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Palo throws a strike aimed at the side of Runduski's head but Runduski avoids it well.#T1#
Palo looking to control but instead Runduski has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Palo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Runduski is pressing down on Palo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Runduski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Palo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Palo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Runduski working a defensive guard but Palo passes into half guard.
Palo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Palo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Runduski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Palo on the ground.#T2#
Runduski manages to get to full guard.
Runduski keeping moving, preventing Palo from controlling successfully.
Palo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Palo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Palo stays in close to Runduski's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Palo misses with a takedown
and Runduski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Runduski, as that shot connected.
BOOM! Runduski lands a beautiful left hook that drops Palo. Palo tries to recover but Runduski is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Palo lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Primo Runduski!
Primo Runduski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CDFC 36:Tshabalala vs Chung
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Chung tries to score with a low kick but Tshabalala moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tshabalala enables Chung to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tshabalala manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chung won't allow Tshabalala to sweep him here.
Chung slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tshabalala is not content to let Chung control the position.
Chung cracks Tshabalala with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tshabalala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chung misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tshabalala managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chung.
Chung trying to control the action but Tshabalala is working from the bottom.
Chung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Chung connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tshabalala some visible discomfort.
Chung throws an elbow but Tshabalala slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Chung are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tshabalala takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Chung tries for a kimura but Tshabalala is defending well.
Chung tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ground and pound from Chung seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Chung moves into full mount!
Chung pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tshabalala is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Reach Around that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Chung connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Chung scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tshabalala?
Chung with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chung controlling from the full mount.
Chung scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tshabalala is squirming around, avoiding Chung's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Chung lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chung misses with a head shot.
Chung putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chung landing punches.
Chung is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chung unloading with bombs!
Chung raining down shots from the mount!
Chung punching from mount but Tshabalala doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tshabalala takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Chung controlling from the full mount.
Chung with the ground and pound from mount.
Chung misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Chung lands a big shot there that rocks Tshabalala but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chung cracks Tshabalala with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chung lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tshabalala is squirming around, avoiding Chung's attempts to control the action.
Tshabalala blocking the ground and pound.
Chung looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Chung dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A low kick lands for Chung.
Chung moves away from the strike by Tshabalala.
Chung feints the counter takedown.
Chung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chung is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tshabalala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tshabalala looks to throw the jab but Chung is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tshabalala.
Chung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tshabalala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Tshabalala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tshabalala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tshabalala wants it to stay on the feet.
Tshabalala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tenacity Tshabalala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wang Chung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tshabalala throws a hook but Chung blocks it.
Chung slips a jab from Tshabalala.
Chung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tshabalala swivels and escapes.
Chung fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Chung shoots in but Tshabalala avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chung.
Chung lands some shots froms side control.
Chung advances to full mount.
Chung lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tshabalala hang on?#SUB2#
Chung working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Tshabalala looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Chung! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wang Chung!
A very excited looking Wang Chung 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: CDFC 33
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1##CL#
Nemec fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taylor, pushing him back against the cage.
Nemec looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nemec creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nemec misses with an elbow over the top.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Taylor 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.
Taylor blocks the elbow strike.
Nemec is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nemec tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Nemec back against the cage.
Nemec lands an elbow just above Taylor 's eye.
Taylor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nemec throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nemec.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Taylor jumps into guard, dragging Nemec to the mat. #SU#
Nemec decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Taylor, up you get!
Taylor slips a jab from Nemec.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Nemec shows good takedown defense.
Nemec appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nemec wants to clinch
and Taylor counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1##CL#
Nemec forces Taylor back against the cage and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nemec.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nemec.
Nice elbow from Nemec.
Nemec works on Taylor's body with a couple of short punches.
Taylor dodges an elbow strike from Nemec.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Nemec holds him up against the cage and eventually Taylor drops back down to his feet.
Our sources have told us that Nemec has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nice elbow from Nemec.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nemec just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taylor's brow.
Nemec misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Nemec.
Nemec lands a nice elbow.
Nemec lands an elbow just above Taylor 's eye. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nemec lands a damaging elbow.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
Corey Nemec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylon Taylor.
Nemec misses with an elbow strike.
Nemec pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nemec lands a damaging elbow.
Nemec lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Nemec holds him up against the cage and eventually Taylor drops back down to his feet.
Nemec pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nemec just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nemec doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Nemec.
Nemec misses with a body punch.
Nemec creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Taylor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Taylor is pulling down on Nemec's head. It's preventing any offense from Nemec, at least for the moment.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Nemec from controlling successfully.
Taylor is trying to keep Nemec in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Nemec from controlling successfully. #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.
Nemec tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Taylor has control of Nemec's left arm, preventing Nemec from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nemec postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Nemec looking to pass the guard.
Taylor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nemec wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Nemec dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nemec jabs at Taylor's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
It looked like Nemec was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taylor.
Corey Nemec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Nemec closes the distance and clinches.
Nemec misses with an elbow strike.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nemec throws an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Nemec.
Nemec stalling the fight.
Nemec lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nemec.
Taylor avoids a wild elbow strike from Nemec.
Corey Nemec has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nemec.
Nemec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Nemec lands a damaging elbow.
Nemec throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Nemec pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nemec walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nemec lands with a cross.
Nemec fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taylor on the side of the head.
Nemec is looking to clinch.
Taylor moves forwards but Nemec connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nemec napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Nemec bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Nemec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nemec tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Taylor dives in for a single leg takedown but Nemec sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Corey Nemec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylon Taylor.
Nemec lands a right hook to the body.
Nemec throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taylor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nemec connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Taylor darts in looking for a takedown but Nemec gets double underhooks and turns Taylor into the cage. #CL#
Nemec clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nemec just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nemec stalling.
Nemec throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Taylor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nemec pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nemec to keep the fight standing.
Nemec pushes Taylor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nemec taking a breather.
Nemec pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nemec lands an elbow that stopped Taylor in his tracks for a moment.
Nemec lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off. #T3#
Nemec pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Nemec.
Taylor avoids a wild elbow strike from Nemec.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nemec just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nemec pushes Taylor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nemec scores with a hook to the body.
Taylor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Nemec.
Nemec scores with a hook to the body.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Nemec throws an elbow that misses.
Nemec taking a breather.
Taylor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nemec lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Nemec lands a damaging elbow.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Nemec has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor blocks the elbow strike.
Nemec misses with an elbow strike.
Nemec lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nemec throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nemec walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Nemec moves into the clinch.
Nemec lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Dylon Taylor has been cut.
Taylor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nemec smiles and moves away. #CL#
Nemec closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Nemec.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Nemec dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dylon Taylor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nemec cracks Taylor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dylon Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nemec misses the jab.
Taylor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nemec sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nemec lands a slapping body shot.
Nemec lands a nice looking body shot.
Nemec looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Nemec is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor walks into a jab.
Corey Nemec is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemec fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nemec cracks Taylor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nemec clobbers Taylor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nemec bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#Taylor is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Taylor.#T1#
Nemec tries to clinch up.
Taylor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nemec cracks Taylor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Nemec finish him?
Nemec moves out of range as Taylor strikes.#CL#
Nemec forces Taylor back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nemec gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nemec creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nemec is working Taylor over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Nemec.
Taylor seems to have recovered his senses.
Nemec creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nemec digs a right hand underneath Taylor's ribcage. Taylor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nemec stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nemec comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nemec lands an elbow that stopped Taylor in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor fails to pull guard. #T2#
Nemec throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Nemec.
Nemec lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off.
Nemec just leaning against Taylor, taking a breather.
Nemec pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nemec takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Taylor blocks the elbow strike.
Nemec lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nemec misses with a punch to the body.
Nemec lands an elbow just above Taylor 's eye.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Nemec won't allow it.
Corey Nemec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylon Taylor.
Nemec lands an elbow that stopped Taylor in his tracks for a moment. #TD2#
Taylor pulls Nemec into guard.
Corey Nemec is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nemec trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nemec can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nemec controlling from the top position.
Nemec won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Nemec wants to stand but Taylor has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU#
Nemec gets to his feet. Taylor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Nemec gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nemec on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nemec tries to get out of the position.
Nemec looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nemec is looking to stand up but Taylor isn't so interested in that idea.
Nemec is controlling Taylor's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nemec manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taylor manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Nemec controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Nemec showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nemec 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Nemec!
After the big win, Corey Nemec made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 3 160Q and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: CDFC 32: Dux vs Palo
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Skognar checks a low kick from Garic.
Skognar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Garic throws a lazy uppercut
and Skognar finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Skognar lands with a hook. Garic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garic misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skognar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Skognar rushes Garic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Skognar looking to throw knees to the head but Garic is blocking nicely.
Garic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skognar throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Garic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skognar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garic avoids it.
Garic avoids the elbow strike from Skognar, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Garic.
Garic throws a punch but it's blocked by Skognar.
Skognar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skognar tries to land a knee to the head but Garic blocks with his arms. #BC#
Garic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garic misses with a looping right.
Skognar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Garic misses
and Skognar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skognar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skognar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skognar looks winded!
Nice shot lands for Garic.
Garic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Garic slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skognar ducks under a wild hook from Garic.
Garic connects with a body shot that sends Skognar's belly button to the back.
Skognar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skognar blocks a jab.
Skognar wants to clinch.
Skognar throws a hook to the side of Garic's head but Garic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It appears Garic was looking to counter with a kick there.#T3#
Garic throws a hook but Skognar avoids it easily.
Garic misses with a hook. Skognar ducked under it nicely.
Skognar throws a big shot that misses.
Skognar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Garic.
Skognar ducks under a wild hook from Garic.
Garic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garic throws a right hand that Skognar ducks under and follows up with a left that Skognar also avoids with ease.
Skognar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garic misses with a low kick as Skognar jumps back.
Skognar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Skognar walks into a stiff left hand from Garic.#T4#
Garic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Garic throws a chopping leg kick but Skognar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lee Garic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garic throws a low kick, looking for Skognar's leg but Skognar calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Skognar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Skognar is able to avoid easily.
Skognar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garic.
Skognar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skognar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Garic takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skognar was well out of range. Poor timing from Garic.
Skognar is trying to counter with his kicks.
Garic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Garic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Garic misses with a wild body shot.
Garic misses with an uppercut
and Skognar counters with a nice uppercut.
Skognar missing with a left hand there. Garic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garic lands a head shot.
Skognar is looking to clinch.
Garic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Skognar checks a low kick from Garic.
Garic sets himself, and Skognar steps forward looking for the clinch! Garic avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skognar avoids a kick to the body.
Skognar looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Skognar has Garic up against the cage in a clinch.
Garic takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Lee Garic has been cut.#T1#
Knees to the body from Skognar.
A head punch on the inside from Garic fails to land.
Skognar landing knees to the head.
Skognar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skognar tries to land a knee to the head but Garic blocks with his arms.
Garic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skognar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garic blocks it with crossed arms.
Skognar is breathing heavily.
Garic is leaning against Skognar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skognar pushes off an throws an elbow but Garic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Skognar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Skognar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garic is defending well for now.
Garic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Garic - that landed with a thud.
Skognar pushes off an throws an elbow but Garic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Garic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garic tries a head kick but it misses.
Skognar counters with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Skognar blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Garic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Skognar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skognar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skognar! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Skognar.
Garic misses with a straight right.
Garic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garic throws a jab when Skognar was well out of range.
Skognar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Garic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Skognar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garic.#T3#
Skognar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Skognar throws out a loose jab but Garic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garic tried to score with a low kick but Skognar checks it.
Garic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skognar can do to turn this around?
Garic takes a swing at Skognar's ribcage but misses.
Garic misses with a hook to the body
and Skognar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skognar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Skognar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD#
Garic cracks Skognar with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Skognar looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Garic finish him? #ROC#Skognar is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Arne Skognar has been cut.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garic takes a swing at Skognar's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Skognar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skognar is still on wobbly legs! Can Garic finish him?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skognar, as that shot connected.
Skognar slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Skognar. Those never looked like landing.
Skognar seems to have recovered his senses.
Garic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Skognar wants to counter with a clinch but Garic pushes him away.
Garic digs a good hook to Skognar's body.
Garic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skognar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skognar looks to land a combination. Garic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Skognar staying out of range there.
Skognar replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Garic blocks it well.
Garic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Lee Garic will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Skognar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garic.
Garic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skognar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garic with a body shot.
Garic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Skognar blocks a head kick by Garic.
Skognar throws a wild body kick that Garic sees coming a mile off.
Skognar avoids the body shot from Garic.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skognar! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garic looks to score with a jab to the body but Skognar is just out of range.
Skognar slips a jab from Garic.
Garic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Garic throws a chopping leg kick but Skognar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Skognar replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Garic blocks it well.
Garic misses with a hook
and Skognar counters with a nice uppercut.
Skognar with a nice cross.
Garic throws a series of punches but Skognar moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Skognar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garic throwing a counter right hand but Skognar manages to avoid it.#KD#
Garic drops Skognar with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Skognar looks back up at him and smiles so Garic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
Garic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skognar tries to clinch but Garic moves away
and Garic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee Garic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Skognar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skognar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garic.
Skognar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skognar throws an overhand right that lands on Garic's shoulder, as Garic tries to avoid the shot.
Garic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Skognar misses with a body shot.
Garic misses with a body punch
and Skognar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garic slips under a jab.
Garic swats away the attempt to clinch by Skognar.#T3#
Garic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Skognar under the eye.
Skognar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garic.
Skognar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Garic.
Skognar tries to clinch but Garic is having none of it.
Skognar throws a push kick but Garic slaps the foot to one side.
Garic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skognar moves away.
Garic moves out of range of the body kick from Skognar.
Garic scores with the left hand. Skognar knows he should have avoided that one.
Skognar misses with a hook.
Garic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Skognar misses with a body shot.
Garic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garic is looking to slow Skognar down with leg kicks.
Garic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Skognar's head.
Garic sizes up Skognar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garic looks to score with a jab to the body but Skognar is just out of range.
Skognar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garic swings for the body but Skognar moves out of range.
Arne Skognar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garic slips a jab from Skognar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Garic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garic, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Garic!

Event: CDFC 29 Slice vs Jarvinen
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Asakura misses with a low kick.
Asakura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Runduski will feel that in the morning.
Asakura is looking to land body kicks.
Runduski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Asakura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runduski.
Runduski lands a body shot.
Asakura throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Runduski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good work by Asakura as he checks the leg kick.
Kotaro Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura moves in looking to clinch but Runduski pushes him off.
Runduski stuns Asakura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Runduski throws a jab but it's blocked by Asakura.
Runduski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Kotaro Asakura has been cut.
Asakura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Runduski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura thuds his shin into the meat of Runduski's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Asakura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Runduski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Runduski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Runduski misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runduski throws a punch but it's blocked by Asakura.
Runduski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asakura blocks an uppercut.
Asakura can't find room to land a body shot as Runduski controls the action.
Asakura lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asakura has Runduski pressed against the cage, preventing Runduski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Our sources have told us that Asakura has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Asakura tries to throw a body punch but Runduski avoids it by throwing Asakura back against the cage.
Runduski has a couple of punches blocked by Asakura.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Runduski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asakura tries to throw a body punch but Runduski avoids it by throwing Asakura back against the cage.
Asakura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runduski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runduski avoids a wild elbow strike from Asakura.
Runduski misses with a punch on the inside.
Runduski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Runduski tries to work over Asakura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Asakura leaning against his opponent.
Runduski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Runduski.
Asakura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Runduski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Runduski.
Runduski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Runduski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asakura's elbow.
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!
Runduski struggles to land a body shot inside as Asakura controls his hands.
Asakura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Asakura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Asakura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asakura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Asakura lands an elbow just above Runduski 's eye.
Runduski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Runduski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Runduski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asakura lands an elbow that stopped Runduski in his tracks for a moment.
Asakura leaning against his opponent.
Runduski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asakura pushes off an throws an elbow but Runduski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Runduski manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Asakura throws a lazy body kick
and Runduski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asakura throws a leg kick
and Runduski counters with a crisp right that sends Asakura to the canvas! Runduski follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Primo Runduski!
Primo Runduski thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CDFC 28:Tsabalala vs Ahola
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Tshabalala throws a leg kick that misses.
Ahola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tshabalala missing with a left hand there. Ahola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tshabalala counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Ahola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tshabalala.
Tshabalala throwing a counter right hand but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Ahola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tshabalala.
Ahola jabs at Tshabalala's body.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tshabalala moves away.
Tshabalala looks to land a right hand but Ahola moved out of range.
Ahola misses with a left hand
and Tshabalala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola scores with a nice strike.
Ahola throws an overhand right that lands on Tshabalala's shoulder, as Tshabalala tries to avoid the shot.
Ahola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tshabalala.
Ahola lands with a shot to the body.
Tshabalala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Ahola counters by moving into the clinch. #T1##BC#
Tshabalala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahola misses with a shot to the body
and Tshabalala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tshabalala misses with an uppercut.
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tshabalala was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
It looked like Tshabalala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Ahola. Beautiful body shot.
Tshabalala throws a looping overhand right but Ahola ducks down to avoid it.
Tshabalala connects with a looping right hand.
Ahola defending well as Tshabalala loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Tshabalala misses.
Ahola lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tshabalala is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ahola lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Tshabalala does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Ahola. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahola avoids the body shot from Tshabalala.
Ahola wants to counter the offense by Tshabalala and move into the clinch position.
Tshabalala looks to throw the jab but Ahola is out of range.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Tshabalala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab, jab by Ahola - just one landing.
Ahola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tshabalala's head.
Ahola has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tshabalala walks into a stiff left hand from Ahola.
Tshabalala misses the shot to the body.
Tshabalala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tshabalala is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ahola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tshabalala slips under a jab.
Tshabalala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Tshabalala misses.
Ahola lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Ahola scores with a jab to the head.
Tshabalala missing with a left hand there. Ahola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahola thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Tshabalala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahola lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahola throws out a loose jab but Tshabalala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tshabalala lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab by Ahola.
Tshabalala misses with a low kick.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahola jabs Tshabalala right on the nose. Tshabalala blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Ahola forces Tshabalala back against the cage and clinches.
Ahola misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Ahola swings wildly with an uppercut but Tshabalala uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Tshabalala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Ahola.
Ahola swings for the body but Tshabalala moves out of range.
Ahola 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.
A big left from Ahola misses.
Ahola avoids a kick to the body.
Ahola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tshabalala finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahola's head. #CL2#
Ahola moves into range and clinches up with Tshabalala.
Tshabalala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tshabalala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahola tries a body shot but Tshabalala blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Ahola.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tshabalala throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ahola connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Ahola.
Tshabalala walks into a left hand.
Ahola's corner calls for a 1-2. Ahola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tshabalala walks into a straight right hand from Ahola.
Ahola misses with a hook. Tshabalala ducked under it nicely.
Ahola scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tshabalala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahola throws out the jab.
Ahola throws a hook to the side of Tshabalala's head but Tshabalala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tshabalala.
Ahola scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Tshabalala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Tshabalala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ahola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tshabalala's head backwards.
Tshabalala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahola wants to counter with a clinch but Tshabalala pushes him away.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahola throws a hook but Tshabalala blocks it.
Ahola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tshabalala throws a looping overhand right but Ahola ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Tshabalala misses.
Ahola with a jab.
Tshabalala throws a hook but Ahola avoids it easily.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Ahola scores with a punch to the head.
Ahola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tshabalala takes a swing at Ahola's ribcage but misses.
Ahola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tshabalala moves out of range of the strikes.
Tshabalala is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tshabalala avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Ahola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tshabalala's head.
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tshabalala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tshabalala scrambles back to his feet.
Ahola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tshabalala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tshabalala looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Tshabalala looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahola is just out of range.#T3#
Tshabalala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ahola.
Ahola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ahola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tshabalala.
Ahola swings widly with a right hand
and Tshabalala counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Tshabalala misses.
Ahola walks into a jab.
Tshabalala digs a good hook to Ahola's body.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
Tshabalala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tshabalala manages to avoid it.
Tshabalala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahola misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Tshabalala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahola.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Tshabalala does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Ahola. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola throws a jab when Tshabalala was well out of range.
Tshabalala throws the left hand but Ahola avoids the punch easily.
Tshabalala looks to land a left hand but Ahola moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Tshabalala throws out a loose jab but Ahola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tshabalala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tshabalala misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut there from Ahola.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola'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.#R3#
Tshabalala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahola to score with a decent uppercut.
Ahola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ahola thuds his right hand into Tshabalala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tshabalala manages to avoid it.
Ahola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tshabalala at a distance.
Tshabalala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ahola scores with a nice right hand.
Ahola lands with a nice body punch.
Tshabalala misses with a wild body shot.
Tshabalala sets himself, and Ahola steps forward looking for the clinch! Tshabalala avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Ahola misses.
It looked like Tshabalala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahola lands a nice hook to Tshabalala's body. Tshabalala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tshabalala scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tshabalala swings for the body but Ahola moves out of range. #T1#
Tshabalala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Tshabalala.
Tshabalala misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahola.
Tshabalala takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ahola cracks Tshabalala with a good jab.
Ahola scores with a hook to the body. Tshabalala takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tshabalala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahola cracks Tshabalala with a good jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tshabalala scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahola. #BC#
Tshabalala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tshabalala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tshabalala takes one to the side of the head.
Tshabalala is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ahola.
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy.
Tshabalala is looking to counter punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ahola.
Tshabalala throws a lazy right hand but Ahola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Ahola clinches with his opponent.
Tshabalala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tshabalala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tshabalala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tshabalala is trying to break the clinch but Ahola has him pressed against the cage.
Tshabalala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tshabalala is trying to push Ahola away but Ahola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ahola lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Tshabalala tries to circle away but Ahola has him pinned against the cage.
Tshabalala is trying to force a seperation but Ahola has the dominant position.
Tshabalala blocks an uppercut.
Ahola has Tshabalala pressed against the cage, preventing Tshabalala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ahola misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola scores with a shot to the side of Tshabalala's head.
Ahola misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahola.
Tshabalala working hard to break the clinch.
Ahola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ahola lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahola scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahola.
Ahola scores with a shot to the side of Tshabalala's head.
Ahola lands a body punch.
Ahola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ahola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tshabalalas head. #T4#
Ahola lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ahola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahola lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ahola as the two fighters clinch.
Ahola lands a shot to the body.
Ahola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ahola scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahola.
A short right from Ahola.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Ahola on the inside. #ROC2#Tshabalala is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Tshabalala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ahola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tshabalala backwards.
A body shot lands from Ahola.
Ahola digs a right hand underneath Tshabalala's ribcage. Tshabalala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tshabalala seems to have got his legs back now.
Good standup being displayed there by Ahola as he connects with a hook.
Ahola loads up on a big right hand but Tshabalala slips the punch.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Tshabalala moves away and avoids it.
Ahola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tshabalala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Tshabalala misses the target.
Ahola throws a hook but Tshabalala avoids it easily.
Tshabalala drops his hands momentarily and Ahola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ahola lands a two punch combo.
Ahola thuds a left hand into Tshabalala's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tshabalala walks into a stiff left hand from Ahola.
Ahola connects with the punch.
Ahola misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Tshabalala as he connects with a hook.#T1#
A left lands for Ahola.
Tshabalala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tshabalala drops his hands momentarily and Ahola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ahola scores with a body shot.
Ahola throws out a loose jab but Tshabalala uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Ahola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tshabalala doesn't seem phased though.
Ahola avoids the body shot from Tshabalala.
Tshabalala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahola.
Tshabalala misses with a hook.
Ahola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tshabalala under the eye.
Ahola takes a swing at Tshabalala's ribcage but misses.
Tshabalala jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Tshabalala cracks Ahola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tshabalala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Ahola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tshabalala.
It looked like Tshabalala was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ahola.
Ahola throws a shot to the body.
Ahola cracks Tshabalala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tshabalala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ahola misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Tshabalala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tshabalala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tshabalala closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tshabalala catches Ahola with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Tshabalala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tshabalala moves away from the strike by Ahola.
Tshabalala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Ahola gets a clinch.
Tshabalala pushes Ahola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Tshabalala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tshabalala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahola.
A swing and a miss from Tshabalala.
Tshabalala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahola lands a slapping body shot.
Ahola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tshabalala.
Ahola lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Tshabalala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Ahola misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Tshabalala misses its target.
Jab from Ahola.
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!
Ahola jabs Tshabalala to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tshabalala misses the jab.
Ahola throws a lazy right hand but Tshabalala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tshabalala.
Tshabalala sets himself, and Ahola steps forward looking for the clinch! Tshabalala avoids it this time.
Ahola jabs Tshabalala right on the nose. Tshabalala blinks but takes it well.
Tshabalala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tshabalala connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ahola. Ahola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Tshabalala does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Tshabalala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tshabalala throws the left hand but Ahola avoids the punch easily.
Tshabalala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahola.
Ahola digs a good hook to Tshabalala's body.
Ahola misses the jab.
Nice cross by Tshabalala.
Good shot there by Ahola.
Tshabalala blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tshabalala getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tshabalala just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola scores with a body shot.
Jab from Ahola.#T1#
Ahola moves out of range as Tshabalala strikes.
Ahola misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Tshabalala misses its target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tshabalala lands with a nice body punch.
Ahola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tshabalala.
Ahola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tshabalala takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ahola tries to counter with a clinch but Tshabalala shakes him off and moves away.
Ahola avoids the body shot from Tshabalala.
Tshabalala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tshabalala scrambles back to his feet.
Ahola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ahola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tshabalala.
Ahola wants to counter the offense by Tshabalala and move into the clinch position.
Tenacity Tshabalala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tshabalala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ahola scores with a jab. Tshabalala acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tshabalala with a nice cross.
Tshabalala misses with a hook.
Ahola tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tshabalala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tshabalala. Ahola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tshabalala throws the left hand but Ahola avoids the punch easily.
Tshabalala walks into a jab.
Ahola scores with a nice strike.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Tshabalala.
Tshabalala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Tshabalala throws a body punch but Ahola moves out of range.
Tshabalala misses with a body shot.
Ahola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Ahola looks to move away, Tshabalala throws a big counter combo but Ahola just gets out of the way.
Ahola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tshabalala.
Ahola jabs at Tshabalala's body.
Tshabalala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ahola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahola darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jarkko Ahola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ahola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tshabalala.
Ahola jabs at Tshabalala's body.
Ahola throws a hook but Tshabalala blocks it.
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Ahola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tshabalala on the side of the head.
Tshabalala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tshabalala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tshabalala defending well as Ahola loads up on a big left hand.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tshabalala manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tshabalala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tshabalala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahola moves away.
Ahola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tshabalala.
Tshabalala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Tshabalala moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahola moves away from the strike by Tshabalala.
Ahola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarkko Ahola!
Jarkko Ahola is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Jarkko Ahola 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: CDFC 27: Havoc vs Taylor
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1##CL#
Havoc moves into the clinch.#TD#
Havoc has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Taylor uses from the top position.
Havoc managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Havoc has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Havoc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Havoc had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taylor defends it easily.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Taylor trying to control but Havoc is working from the bottom.
Havoc keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass. #SUB#
Havoc is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taylor defends well.
Havoc seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Taylor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #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.
Havoc keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Havoc looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Havoc can't keep his opponent in guard - Taylor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Taylor trying to control from half guard but Havoc is working away. #T3#
Still in half guard, Taylor seems content to control.
Taylor is trying to control. Havoc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Havoc moves into full guard.
Havoc trying to control the position.
Taylor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Havoc manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Taylor controls Havoc momentarily but Havoc frees himself. #T4##SUB2#
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Havoc is aware though and is defending well.
Havoc showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Havoc 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.
Havoc stands and throws Taylor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Taylor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dedrick Havoc dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Havoc is looking to clinch.
Taylor swings for the body but Havoc moves out of range.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Havoc manages to avoid it.
Havoc tries to clinch up.
Dedrick Havoc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havoc tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Havoc momentarily.
Havoc tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
Taylor sizes up Havoc with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Havoc moves into the clinch.#TD#
Havoc pulls guard effortlessly.
Taylor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taylor is continuing to stall.#T1#
Havoc keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Havoc looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Havoc can't keep his opponent in guard - Taylor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Havoc tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg.
Havoc trying to control from the bottom.
Taylor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Taylor wants to take a breather but Havoc is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Havoc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Havoc is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Taylor.
Havoc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor scores with a nice strike.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
Havoc is looking to counter the offense by Taylor and move into the clinch.
Havoc moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Havoc moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.#T4#
Havoc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Havoc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dedrick Havoc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Havoc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Havoc avoids it with no problem.
Havoc wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taylor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Havoc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Havoc avoids it with no problem.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylon Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Havoc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Havoc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Havoc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Havoc with a body shot.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Havoc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Havoc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Havoc wants to clinch.
Taylor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havoc moves out of range of the strikes.
Dylon Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Havoc fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Havoc avoids it with no problem.
Havoc doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Havoc tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
Havoc wants to clinch.
Taylor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Havoc moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Havoc tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Taylor misses.
Havoc doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Havoc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Havoc tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Taylor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Taylor throws a jab when Havoc was well out of range.
Havoc tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Taylor manages to circle out of the way.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Havoc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Havoc moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Havoc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Taylor misses.#CL#
Taylor gets tackled into the cage by Havoc. Havoc maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Taylor pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Taylor working for a triangle but Havoc defends it easily. #SUB2#
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Havoc is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Havoc is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Havoc is aware though and is defending well.#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.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.
Taylor is trying to hold Havoc in close to prevent damage but Havoc has managed to pass into half guard.
Taylor is not content to let Havoc control the position.#SUB2#
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Havoc wants to pass the guard but Taylor is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor wants to get back to full guard but Havoc has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylon Taylor really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Havoc is looking to clinch.
Havoc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Havoc moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Havoc ducks down to avoid it.
Havoc tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
Havoc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Havoc doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Havoc is looking to counter the offense by Taylor and move into the clinch.
Havoc tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havoc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Havoc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Havoc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taylor, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Havoc tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Havoc jumps guard but Taylor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Havoc jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taylor walks away with a smile on his face. Havoc gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dedrick Havoc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Havoc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Taylor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Havoc darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.#TD#
Havoc drags the fight down to the ground.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Havoc is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Havoc has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Havoc is keeping the position.#T2##SUB#
Havoc has his foot on Taylor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taylor works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Havoc had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taylor defends it easily.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Havoc keeps moving.
Havoc can't keep his opponent in guard - Taylor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3##SUB#
Havoc looking for submissions off his back.
Havoc is pressing down on Taylor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor pushing down on Havoc's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Havoc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taylor wants to pass to mount but Havoc is defending the position. #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.
Taylor is keen to just control but Havoc is a slippery customer.
Dedrick Havoc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Havoc wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
Havoc is concentrating on defense, preventing Taylor from advancing position.
Havoc is staying active underneath Taylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Havoc wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Havoc takes the fight into the clinch.
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 Dedrick Havoc will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Nice cross by Taylor.
Havoc fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Havoc tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
Havoc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor throws a hook to the side of Havoc's head but Havoc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Havoc doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havoc wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
Taylor looks to land a right hand but Havoc moved out of range.
Havoc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Taylor misses.
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Havoc is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it. #CL#
Havoc rushes Taylor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Havoc tries to pull guard but Taylor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Havoc pulls guard.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Taylor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Havoc looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Havoc looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Havoc! #REVR##SUB#
Havoc is trying to get an arm triangle but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Havoc's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2##SUB#
Havoc is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taylor sees it coming and defends easily.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Havoc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taylor won't allow Havoc to pass to mount.
Taylor is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Taylor trying to hold on to Havoc's head to control him but Havoc postures up.
Taylor wants to improve his position but Havoc is controlling well.
Havoc trying to mount his opponent but Taylor defends it.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Havoc has control of the leg.
Havoc wants to pass to mount but Taylor is defending the position. #SUB#
Havoc is looking for a kimura here. #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.
Havoc is looking to advance position but Taylor won't allow it. #SUB2#
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Havoc keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Havoc is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taylor trying to control but Havoc postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dedrick Havoc showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Havoc has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: CDFC 23: Lee vs Kvick
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Runduski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Collison misses with a lunging right hand
and Runduski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Collison misses with a body punch
and Runduski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Collison throws a lazy uppercut
and Collison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Runduski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Collison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Runduski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Runduski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collison.
Runduski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Collison throws a jab but it's blocked by Runduski.
Collison misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Runduski to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Collison throws an off balance right hand
and Runduski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Runduski moves out of range as Collison strikes.
A big right from Collison misses.
Collison throws a poor cross that misses
and Runduski counters with a left to the body.
Collison 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.
Collison throws out a loose jab but Runduski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Runduski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collison misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Runduski counters with a huge left! Collison is in big trouble! He's backing up but Runduski isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Collison from any more damage. A dominating finish by Runduski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Primo Runduski!
Primo Runduski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CDFC 21:Jarvinen vs Koloa
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Burnett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khalil Burnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burnett tries to bum rush Garic with a series of wild strikes but Garic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick from Garic misses.
Garic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Garic.
A punch lands to the side of Garic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab lands there for Burnett.
Burnett lands a head shot.#ROC2#Garic is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Burnett ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Garic clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khalil Burnett!

Event: CDFC 17: Lee vs Jackson
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Della Bella tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Della Bella to the ground. Della Bella escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Della Bella avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Della Bella continues to drive forward.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Della Bella tries to counter with a takedown but Taylor is quick to defend against it.
Mauricio Della Bella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylon Taylor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Della Bella does a little dance to reset his feet.
Della Bella drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taylor sprawls and moves away.
Dylon Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Della Bella was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Della Bella counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Della Bella is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taylor won't allow Della Bella to pass to mount. #T1#
Della Bella trying to advance position but Taylor counters by regaining guard.
Della Bella trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Della Bella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Della Bella pushes down on Taylor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Della Bella wants to free his trapped foot but Taylor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Taylor wants to control but Della Bella is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Della Bella pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Della Bella is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taylor sees it coming and defends easily.
Taylor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Della Bella. #SUB2#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.
Della Bella wants to free his trapped foot but Taylor is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Della Bella is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.
Taylor moves into full guard.
Della Bella working some strikes from top position.
Della Bella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a triangle but Della Bella pushes his legs off easily.
Della Bella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor is trying to keep Della Bella in close. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Della Bella with a nice head shot there.
Della Bella pushing down on Taylor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Taylor is defending against the submission attempts here by Della Bella.
Della Bella uses his free foot to push down on Taylor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Taylor. #SUB#
Della Bella looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Della Bella is looking to work his way around to Taylor's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Della Bella prevents Taylor from getting the reversal.
Taylor sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Taylor moves into full guard. #T4#
Taylor is adopting a defensive guard.
Della Bella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Della Bella pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Della Bella is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Della Bella pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
Taylor managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricio Della Bella dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Della Bella is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Della Bella wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Della Bella looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Della Bella looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Della Bella actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Della Bella actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor tries to pass to full mount but Della Bella defends it. #T1#
Della Bella wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
Taylor wants to pass to mount but Della Bella is defending the position.
Well, if Taylor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Della Bella wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Della Bella manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taylor is stalling in the full guard.
Taylor forces his way into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Della Bella actively working from the bottom here.
Mauricio Della Bella overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Taylor is trying to work for a kimura but Della Bella is defending well.
Taylor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Della Bella actively working from the bottom here.
Taylor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3##SUB#
Della Bella is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Taylor stalling.
Della Bella moves into full guard.
Taylor passes Della Bella's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Taylor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Della Bella moves into full guard.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Della Bella is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylon Taylor 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Taylor throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Taylor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Della Bella's guard.
Taylor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Della Bella working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Taylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Della Bella has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taylor has managed to get both his arms back between Della Bella's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is pushing down on Della Bella's leg trying to pass to half guard. Della Bella is fighting to maintain full guard but Taylor has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Della Bella looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Della Bella is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Della Bella actively working from the bottom here.
Della Bella is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Taylor in particular looking to stall.
Della Bella is in trouble now - Taylor has advanced to mount!
Taylor controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Della Bella tries to hold on but Taylor pushes him away.
Della Bella has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Della Bella is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Taylor really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Della Bella.
Della Bella trying to control the hands but Taylor won't let him.
Taylor keeps control of the position easily here as Della Bella tries to buck him off. #T3#
Let's hope that Taylor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Della Bella tries to escape but Taylor has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Taylor controlling the position well here. Della Bella rolled but Taylor kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Della Bella is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taylor controls the action.
Taylor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Della Bella is in bad spot here.
Taylor has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Della Bella trying to control the action but Taylor just sinks the hooks in.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dylon Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taylor 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylon Taylor!

Event: CDFC 18: Ace vs Slice 2
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Tshabalala misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Leandro gets a clinch.
Leandro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tshabalala fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Leandro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Leandro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leandro lands strikes from half guard.
Tshabalala is looking for a sweep. Leandro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leandro working over Tshabalala with some ground and pound. Tshabalala looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Leandro lands with a punch from half guard.
Leandro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Leandro prevents Tshabalala from improving his position.
Leandro thows a huge punch but Tshabalala dodges it nicely.
Leandro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tshabalala's head.
Leandro 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.
Leandro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leandro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tshabalala is trying to get back to full guard.
Leandro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tshabalala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leandro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leandro throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tshabalala to regain full guard.
Tshabalala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leandro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leandro throws an elbow that misses. Tshabalala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leandro's guard. Nice move by Tshabalala!#REVB##T2#
Tshabalala wants to control from the top but Leandro keeps moving. #SUB#
Tshabalala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tshabalala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leandro 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#
Leandro throwing shots but Tshabalala is blocking nicely.
Leandro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leandro with the ground and pound but Tshabalala uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Leandro is looking to work some ground and pound but Tshabalala has wrist control.#T3#
Leandro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leandro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leandro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tshabalala's head.
Leandro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tshabalala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leandro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Leandro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tshabalala dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Tshabalala stopping the sweep attempt from Leandro.#SUB#
Leandro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tshabalala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tshabalala preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Leandro is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Leandro working for a triangle but Tshabalala defends it easily.
Leandro looking for a sweep. Not yet Leandro, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leandro will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alonzo Leandro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tshabalala cracks Leandro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tshabalala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good exchange - Tshabalala coming out on top.
Tshabalala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tenacity Tshabalala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tshabalala connects with a body shot.#KD2#
Tshabalala lands a big uppercut and Leandro crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Leandro looks OK. Tshabalala waves Leandro back to his feet!#ROC2#Leandro is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Alonzo Leandro has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Are you kidding me?! Tshabalala ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Leandro clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tenacity Tshabalala!
Tenacity Tshabalala is the new heavyweight champion!
Tenacity Tshabalala thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CDFC 15: Zeigler vs Tarver
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Brutal throws a poor cross that misses
and Garic counters with a nice body shot.
Garic digs a good hook to Brutal's body.
Garic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brutal moves away.
Garic takes a swing at Brutal's ribcage but misses.
Bertil Brutal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garic misses the jab.
Garic slips under a jab.
Garic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Garic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brutal looks winded!
Garic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brutal checks it well.
Garic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brutal checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Brutal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brutal misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garic throws a lazy right hand but Brutal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brutal.
Garic ducks right into an uppercut from Brutal.
Brutal clobbers Garic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Garic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brutal throws out a counter right but Garic avoids it with no problem.
Brutal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brutal misses with a two punch combination.
Garic throws a series of punches but Brutal avoids them all with ease.
Garic misses with an uppercut. Brutal saw that one coming.
Garic throws a leg kick but Brutal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garic throws a big shot that misses.
Brutal lands with an overhand left.
Brutal throws a right hand that misses
and Garic counters with a left to the body.
Garic throws a body shot but no joy.
Brutal's coach down at Sprawl & Brawl was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brutal's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brutal misses with an uppercut. Garic saw that one coming.
Garic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brutal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Garic slips under a jab.
Brutal throws a hook but Garic avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garic throws a combination. Brutal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Bertil Brutal has been cut.
Garic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brutal at a distance.
Garic misses with the combination.
Brutal dodges the punch combination from Garic.
Garic misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Brutal.#T3#
Brutal scores with a punch to the head.
Garic misses the body punch
and Brutal counters with a stiff right hand.
Garic slips a jab and a cross from Brutal.
Garic throws a body punch but Brutal moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Garic.
Garic misses with a head kick.
Garic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brutal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garic.
Brutal misses with a looping left.
Garic moves out of range as Brutal strikes.
A jab from Brutal misses.
Garic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Garic throws a solid leg kick but Brutal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garic.
Garic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garic misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Garic does it's job there.#ROC#Brutal is rocked!
Garic batters Brutal with a massive right followed by a huge left! Brutal is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Garic lands a final crushing right hand to drop Brutal to the mat with a gruesome thud! Garic is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lee Garic!

Event: CDFC 14:Valle vs Gomez
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Runduski steps in with a hook that catches Tiny Tim right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Runduski follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Tiny Tim looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Primo Runduski!
Primo Runduski got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: CDFC 11: Cash vs Havoc
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Tshabalala works Leandro's body with a nice hook.
Tshabalala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leandro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Leandro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tshabalala on his heels. He'll look to pass Tshabalala's guard now, I'm sure.
Tshabalala has momentary wrist control but Leandro slips an elbow through the middle.
Leandro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tshabalala wants to sweep here but Leandro controlling him for the moment.
Leandro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tshabalala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leandro passes Tshabalala's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Leandro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leandro should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tshabalala regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Leandro.
Leandro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Leandro cracks Tshabalala with a solid left hand.
Leandro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tshabalala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leandro throwing strikes from guard but Tshabalala blocks nicely.
Leandro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leandro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leandro is looking to work some ground and pound but Tshabalala has wrist control.
Leandro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Leandro drops back looking for a leg! Tshabalala is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tshabalala manages to kick Leandro off! Leandro jumps back into Tshabalala's guard.
Tshabalala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tshabalala is breathing heavily.#T2#
Leandro trying to move into half guard but instead Tshabalala has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Leandro working for a triangle but Tshabalala defends it easily.
Leandro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Leandro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tshabalala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tshabalala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leandro thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Leandro throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Leandro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tshabalala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Leandro working for a triangle but Tshabalala defends it easily. #SUB2#
Leandro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tshabalala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tshabalala won't allow Leandro to sweep him here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leandro is on top in guard. #REVB#
Leandro working some strikes from top position.
Leandro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leandro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leandro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leandro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leandro throws a big right hand that misses.
Leandro throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alonzo Leandro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Leandro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tshabalala napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Leandro is trying to get an arm triangle but Tshabalala is defending well.
Tshabalala taking punishment in the form of punches.
Leandro working the ground and pound.
Tshabalala takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB2#
Leandro tries for a kimura but Tshabalala is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leandro throws a strike aimed at the side of Tshabalala's head but Tshabalala avoids it well.#SUB2#
Leandro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leandro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tshabalala is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Leandro cracks Tshabalala with a big right hand but Tshabalala just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Leandro tries to score with some ground and pound. Tshabalala controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alonzo Leandro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tshabalala takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leandro scoring with punches from side control.
Leandro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leandro working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tshabalala takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leandro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Leandro throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Leandro scores with punches from side control.
Leandro lands an elbow.
Leandro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Leandro working the head with strikes.
Tshabalala is working to avoid the ground and pound but Leandro connects with a decent elbow.
Leandro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tshabalala takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Leandro working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Leandro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tshabalala is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Leandro working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Leandro working the ground and pound from side control.
Tshabalala knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leandro on the ground.
Tshabalala takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leandro cracks Tshabalala with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Leandro landing strikes.
Leandro fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Leandro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tshabalala, who protects the arm well.
Leandro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tshabalala to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Leandro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tshabalala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Leandro is trying to ground and pound but Tshabalala uses the momentary lack of control by Leandro to regain half guard. #T4#
Leandro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tshabalala won't allow Leandro to pass to mount.
Leandro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leandro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leandro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leandro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alonzo Leandro 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. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Leandro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tshabalala napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Leandro scoring with punches and elbows.
Tshabalala defending against the ground and pound.
Tshabalala tries to improve position but can't.
Leandro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Leandro postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Leandro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tshabalala, who protects the arm well.
Leandro lands a few punches from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leandro working the ground and pound but Tshabalala is defending the strikes.
Leandro scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Tshabalala takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Leandro cracks Tshabalala with a big elbow.
Leandro landing strikes.
Tshabalala on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Leandro working the ground and pound.
Tshabalala takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leandro scores with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Leandro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Leandro scoring with punches from side control.
Leandro working the ground and pound. #ROC2#Tshabalala is rocked!
Sloppy strikes there by Leandro.
Tenacity Tshabalala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Leandro is working Tshabalala over with some ground and pound from side control.
Leandro is working Tshabalala over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Leandro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Leandro working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leandro scoring with punches from side control.
Tshabalala on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Leandro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Leandro landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Leandro working the ground and pound.
Leandro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Leandro landing strikes.
Tshabalala taking a bit of punishment here - Leandro scoring with strikes.
Leandro lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Leandro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tshabalala, who protects the arm well.
Leandro working the ground and pound.
Leandro grinds an elbow into Tshabalala's temple. #T4##SUB2#
Leandro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tshabalala, who protects the arm well.
Leandro in side control lands a decent elbow.
Alonzo Leandro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leandro controlling the position.
Leandro is looking to take a break and control but Tshabalala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leandro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alonzo Leandro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leandro 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 William Peck scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30

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

Event: CDFC 7:Valle vs Gobels
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1##TD#
Diveroli dives in and scores a takedown into Garic's guard.

Garic wriggles free and stands up.
No luck for Diveroli with that takedown attempt.
Diveroli shoots in but Garic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Efraim Diveroli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diveroli fails with the takedown
and Garic counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Efraim Diveroli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diveroli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garic but Garic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diveroli shoots in for a double leg but Garic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Garic stuns Diveroli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diveroli with a poor takedown
and Diveroli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Efraim Diveroli has been cut.
Garic connects with a leg kick.
Garic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diveroli is breathing heavily.
Diveroli tries to move into range but Garic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Garic throws out a powerful jab.
Garic lands a head shot.#KD2#
Garic drops Diveroli with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Diveroli looks back up at him and smiles so Garic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Diveroli is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Diveroli clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Garic.
Diveroli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garic just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Garic taking a breather.
Diveroli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Diveroli gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Garic kicks Diveroli off and gets back to his feet.
Garic connects with a solid leg kick.
Garic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diveroli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garic tries to avoid it but Diveroli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garic to the ground. Garic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garic! But no joy.
Diveroli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garic defends it nicely.
Garic lands a body shot. #T3#
Garic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diveroli at a distance.
Diveroli shoots in for a takedown but Garic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diveroli ducks right into an uppercut from Garic.
Diveroli fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Garic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Diveroli! Garic lets Diveroli back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#KD2#
Garic lands a big right hand that sends Diveroli crashing to the mat! Garic stays standing though and waves Diveroli back to his feet!
Oh Diveroli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garic is stalking Diveroli. Diveroli circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Garic, and it's lights out! Diveroli really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lee Garic!
In defeat, Efraim Diveroli stepped up to the mic, saying 'I’m a young gun but don’t worry I’ll be back '.

Event: CDFC 6: Havoc vs Kosmodemyansk
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Tshabalala's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tshabalala duly obliges.
Higuchi avoids the head kick by Tshabalala.
Higuchi with a poor takedown
letting Tshabalala counter with a right hand.
Higuchi takes one to the chin there.
Tshabalala thumps Higuchi with a low kick.#KD#
Tshabalala drops Higuchi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Higuchi looks back up at him and smiles so Tshabalala waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Higuchi is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Higuchi tries to clinch up but Tshabalala circles away and keeps his distance.
Higuchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Tshabalala finish him?
Tshabalala weaves into range and cracks Higuchi right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Higuchi goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Tshabalala is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tenacity Tshabalala!
A victorious Tenacity Tshabalala thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CDFC 2
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Garic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Garic shoots in and gets a takedown into Aya's guard.
Garic throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Aya looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Garic is defending well. Aya quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Garic has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Aya celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Aya!

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