Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 600
Date: Oct 27, 2023

#R1#
Kaepernick swings for the body but Dahir moves out of range.
Kaepernick throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
so Dahir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dahir stopping the sweep attempt from Kaepernick.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dahir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kaepernick wants to stand and escape but Dahir is having none of it.
Dahir has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Combat Wombat Burrow. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dahir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dahir won't allow Kaepernick to get back to his feet.
Dahir postures up and lands a big shot to Kaepernick's brow.
Kaepernick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaepernick trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaepernick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dahir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaepernick's head.
Dahir lands a couple of digs.
Kaepernick trying to control the position.
Dahir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaepernick wants to sweep here but Dahir controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Kaepernick wants to get back to his feet but Dahir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kaepernick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dahir is one step ahead there.
Dahir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaepernick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dahir's guard. #REVR#
Dahir pulls Kaepernick in to control the position.
Kaepernick postures up in Dahir's guard and throws a big left but Dahir blocks it.
Kaepernick preventing the sweep.
Dahir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dahir looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kaepernick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Dahir there. #T2#
Dahir slips a nice elbow through Kaepernick's hands, connecting with Kaepernick's forehead.
Kaepernick is looking to improve his position.
Dahir winds up and cracks Kaepernick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kaepernick trying to control from the bottom.
Dahir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaepernick defending well though.
Kaepernick is looking for a sweep. Dahir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dahir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dahir wants to take a breather but Kaepernick is having none of it.
Kaepernick is looking to improve his position.
Kaepernick is working hard here to advance position.
Dahir working Kaepernick over with strikes.
Kaepernick is not content to let Dahir control the position.
Dahir is controlling the pace. #T3#
Dahir working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kaepernick controlling the position well.
Dahir takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dahir connects with a nice short shot to Kaepernick's temple.
Kaepernick wants to control but Dahir is keeping busy.
Dahir working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Dahir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaepernick is just riding it out for now. Dahir eventually gives up the hold.
Dahir is nestled in close to Kaepernick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Dahir lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kaepernick is not content to let Dahir control the position.
Kaepernick wants to improve his position but Dahir is controlling well.
Dahir trying to control from half guard but Kaepernick is working away.
Kaepernick works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dahir throws a big elbow that misses.
Dahir is in close to Kaepernick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dahir is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Dahir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaepernick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dahir postures up and lands a big shot to Kaepernick's brow.
Kaepernick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dahir's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Dahir dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dahir is looking to score with low kicks.
Dahir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaepernick. #TD#
Kaepernick fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dahir sprawls well initially but Kaepernick persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kaepernick is thwarting Dahir's attempts to control the position.
Kaepernick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kaepernick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dahir defending well though.
Dahir makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dahir.
Dahir has Kaepernick pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick postures up in Dahir's guard and throws a big left but Dahir blocks it.
Dahir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dahir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Omar Dahir has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaepernick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaepernick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaepernick postures up.
Kaepernick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaepernick throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dahir holds on and takes a little breather.
Dahir working a defensive guard here.
Kaepernick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaepernick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dahir is pulling down on Kaepernick's head to control his posture.
Kaepernick wants to control from the top but Dahir keeps moving.
Dahir trying to keep a closed guard but Kaepernick is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Kaepernick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dahir is trying to defend but Kaepernick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2#
Dahir works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kaepernick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dahir's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dahir is on top in guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dahir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dahir's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dahir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaepernick throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dahir trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaepernick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dahir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kaepernick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dahir's guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dahir seems keen to control Kaepernick's posture.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaepernick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dahir is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kaepernick throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dahir holds on and takes a little breather.
Kaepernick throws a big elbow that misses.
Dahir trying to control the position.
Dahir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dahir wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kaepernick throwing strikes but missing.
Dahir tries to land a sweep but no joy. #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.
Kaepernick throws a strike but Dahir rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kaepernick wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dahir is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahir is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dahir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaepernick wants to get back to full guard but Dahir has mounted him!
Kaepernick is in a horrible position here. Dahir smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dahir looking to finish Kaepernick with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kaepernick!
Dahir lands a big shot there that rocks Kaepernick but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kaepernick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kaepernick tries to hold on but Dahir postures up.
Dahir landing punches. #ROC2#Kaepernick is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Omar Dahir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3##TD#
Kaepernick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dahir is trying to defend but Kaepernick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kaepernick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dahir regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaepernick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dahir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaepernick is looking to work some ground and pound but Dahir has wrist control.
Dahir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaepernick.
Dahir is trying to control the position but Kaepernick postures up.
Dahir controlling Kaepernick's posture.
Dahir is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaepernick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dahir is adopting a defensive guard.
Kaepernick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Dahir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dahir lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dahir working Kaepernick over with strikes.
Dahir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kaepernick moves into full guard.
Dahir passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dahir wants to control but Kaepernick is keeping him busy.
Kaepernick tries to bench press Dahir off him but Dahir keeps the position. #T2#
Kaepernick is not content to let Dahir control the position.
A lull in the action here as Dahir stalls from top position.
Kaepernick tries to improve position but can't.
Dahir is looking to take a break and control but Kaepernick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Kaepernick is trying to improve his position.
Dahir scoring with punches and elbows.
Kaepernick sneaks back into half guard.
Kaepernick looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Dahir is working for a submission of some sort.
Dahir is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kaepernick is trying to maintain the position but Dahir is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaepernick tries to get to full guard but Dahir has control of the leg. #T4#
Dahir lands with a punch from half guard.
Kaepernick wants to improve his position but Dahir is controlling well.
Dahir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaepernick keeps working.
Dahir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kaepernick is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dahir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dahir's back!
Dahir looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dahir is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaepernick scores with strikes from the back.
Dahir trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Julius Kaepernick did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Kaepernick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Dahir misses with an uppercut. Kaepernick saw that one coming.
Kaepernick looks to land a right hand but Dahir moved out of range.
Kaepernick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dahir throws a hook but Kaepernick avoids it easily.#TD#
Kaepernick closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dahir quickly recovers to half guard.
Kaepernick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kaepernick connects with a nice short shot to Dahir's temple.
Kaepernick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dahir keeps working.
Dahir trying to control here.
Kaepernick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahir is concentrating on defense, preventing Kaepernick from advancing position.
Dahir is not content to let Kaepernick control the position.
Dahir gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dahir is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Kaepernick scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Kaepernick wants to sweep but no luck.
Dahir is working Kaepernick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dahir wants to control from the top but Kaepernick keeps moving.
Kaepernick is looking to stand up but Dahir isn't so interested in that idea.
Dahir won't allow Kaepernick to sweep him here.
Dahir trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaepernick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dahir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaepernick is keeping the position for now.
Dahir keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dahir trying to control but Kaepernick is working from the bottom.
Dahir is working Kaepernick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaepernick wants to hit a sweep here but Dahir passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kaepernick there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dahir cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dahir controlling the position easily from mount.
Kaepernick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dahir with the ground and pound from mount.
Kaepernick manages to control the position for a moment.
Dahir with good strikes from the mount here!#T3##SUB2#
Dahir is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kaepernick is surviving well by controlling Dahir's body position as best he can.
Dahir landing punches.
Oh Kaepernick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dahir lands a nice shot to the head.
Dahir postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Kaepernick in real trouble here! The ref calls for Kaepernick to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Dahir!
Omar Dahir is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Omar Dahir thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 104: Hernandez vs Nayati
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Breaker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Constantinou is trying to defend but Breaker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Breaker uses his free foot to push down on Constantinou's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Constantinou.
Breaker unloading with bombs!
BOOM! Breaker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Breaker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Breaker with shots to the head and body - Constantinou looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
Breaker thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Breaker postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Constantinou badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Breaker around the waist but Breaker pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Breaker is the winner by TKO! Breaker jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bone Breaker!
Bone Breaker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 598
Date: Oct 20, 2023

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rusev.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leilua.
Leilua scores with a sloppy right hand. Rusev should have avoided that one.
Leilua cracks Rusev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leilua's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leilua's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rusev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Leilua rushes Rusev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rusev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leilua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rusev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leilua smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rusev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leilua as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Rusev gets tackled into the cage by Leilua. Leilua maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Leilua.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rusev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leilua just stands there and leans against the cage.
Leilua lands a shoulder strike.
Rusev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leilua lands a right hand.
Rusev jumps guard but Leilua turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Leilua scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Rusev has hold of one of Leilua's legs. Leilua is fighting the takedown attempt but Rusev gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1#
Rusev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leilua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rusev postures up.
Rusev stopping the sweep attempt from Leilua.
Rusev throws a big right hand that misses.
Rusev throws a big right hand that misses.
Rusev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rusev 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.
Rusev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rusev throws a strike but Leilua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rusev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rusev 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##T2#
Rusev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rusev tries to pass to full mount but Leilua defends it.
Rusev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leilua's head. #SUB#
Rusev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rusev not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Leilua is concentrating on defense, preventing Rusev from advancing position.
Rusev trying to control the action but Leilua is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rusev working the head and body with strikes.
Leilua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rusev.
Rusev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leilua is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rusev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leilua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rusev.
Rusev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leilua keeps working. #T4#
Leilua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rusev.
Rusev is nestled in close to Leilua, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rusev is trying to control the action in half guard but Leilua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leilua on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leilua wants to get back to full guard.
Leilua is not content to let Rusev control the position.
Rusev throwing shots but Leilua is blocking nicely.
Rusev working Leilua over with strikes.
Rusev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rusev throwing shots but Leilua is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kai Leilua will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Leilua leaves Rusev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rusev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leilua tries to avoid it but Rusev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leilua to the ground. Leilua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rusev or perhaps it was just good defense by Leilua, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rusev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leilua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leilua slaps away a takedown attempt from Rusev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leilua stuffs the takedown attempt from Rusev. Rusev gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexander Rusev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leilua cracks Rusev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leilua keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leilua throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Rusev tries to keep at a distance but Leilua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leilua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Leilua scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Rusev takes a shot to the head.
Leilua blocks an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Leilua.
Leilua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rusevs head.
Rusev fails to pull guard.
Leilua lands a damaging elbow.
Rusev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leilua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Leilua lands an elbow inside that Rusev shrugs off. #ROC2#Rusev is rocked!
Leilua gets underhooks to prevent Rusev's takedown attempt.
Oh Rusev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leilua presses Rusev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leilua pushes Rusev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leilua lands with a right to the head.
Rusev takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rusev tries for a takedown but Leilua manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leilua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leilua has Rusev pressed against the cage. He pushes Rusev back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Leilua throws a beautiful elbow that sends Rusev crashing to the floor! Leilua piles on the pressure with more strikes! Rusev is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Leilua!
Kai Leilua decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 599
Date: Oct 20, 2023

#R1#
Knox dodges the punch combination from Hook.
Hook throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hook.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hook scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the body from Knox misses
and Hook counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hook definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox misses with a straight left.
It looked like Hook wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hook connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hook is looking to score with low kicks.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hook.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hook with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Hook throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Hook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Sinistra Hook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Hook backs off Knox throws a huge counter combo but Hook manages to avoid it all.
Knox has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Hook.
Hook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
We've been informed that Knox has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hook takes one to the chin there.
Knox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hook tries a low kick but Knox avoids it.
Hook throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Hook jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hook is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Hook.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hook manages to avoid it.
Knox throws a body punch but Hook moves out of range.
Hook with the inside leg kick.
Hook moves away from the strike by Knox.
A low kick from Hook is predictable there
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox misses with a few strikes there.
Hook lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hook rather than just go for the knockout.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hook with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hook throws a solid leg kick but Knox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hook.
Hook slips a jab from Knox.
Hook throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Hook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hook scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hook misses with an uppercut
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Hook.
Knox checks a low kick from Hook.
Hook paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick from Hook misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hook lands a leg kick that knocks Knox off balance momentarily.#T4#
Knox dodges the punch combination from Hook.
Hook tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Hook fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hook throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
A slow jab from Hook misses its intended target.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.#KD2#
Knox lands a left and a right that send Hook crashing to the mat, dazed. Knox thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Sinistra Hook has been cut.
Hook fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sinistra Hook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sinistra Hook's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Hook fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hook connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hook fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hook lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hook cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Hook misses.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox scores with a shot to the body.
Knox works over Hook's head and body with a nice combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hook feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
John Knox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Hook got wobbled bad by a big combination! Knox presses forward with punches and knees until Hook stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Hook closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Knox!
John Knox was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CFC 599
Date: Oct 20, 2023

#R1#
Gully shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch lands to the side of Gully 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tagaloa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gully circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Gully looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gully keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gully works his foot free and advances to mount.
BOOM! Gully connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tagaloa swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gully controlling from the full mount.
Tagaloa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tagaloa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Gully has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tagaloa's face. #T1#
Tagaloa is in a horrible position here. Gully smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tagaloa can't escape the position.
Gully lands a heavy elbow. #SUB2#
Gully is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Tagaloa is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trevor Gully!
Trevor Gully seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AFC #27
Date: Oct 20, 2023

#R1#
Bjerke lands a jab-cross combination.
Bonelli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Bonelli does no damage.
Bonelli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonelli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bjerke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bjerke thuds a left hand into Bonelli's body.
Bonelli avoids the body shot from Bjerke.
A slow jab from Bjerke misses its intended target.
Bonelli cracks Bjerke with an open hand slap.
Bjerke moves away from the strike by Bonelli.
Bjerke misses with a wild combination.
Bjerke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bjerke looks to land a left hand but Bonelli moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Bonelli. Beautiful body shot.
Bonelli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bjerke tries to clinch but Bonelli moves out of range.
Bjerke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonelli.
Bonelli throws an overhand right that lands on Bjerke's shoulder, as Bjerke tries to avoid the shot.
Bjerke gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#It looks like Sven Bjerke has been cut.
Bonelli misses with an uppercut. Bjerke saw that one coming.#T1#
Bonelli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Bjerke misses.
Bonelli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bonelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjerke.
Bjerke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonelli throws out the jab.
Bonelli misses with a body shot.
Bonelli scores with a decent looking hook.
Bonelli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bjerke.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bjerke with a nice cross.
Bjerke scores with a sloppy right hand. Bonelli should have avoided that one.
Bjerke misses the shot to the body.
Bjerke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonelli.
Bjerke looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonelli is just out of range.
Bjerke misses with a series of wild punches.
Bjerke stuns Bonelli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bjerke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjerke throws out a loose jab but Bonelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonelli is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bonelli!
Bonelli works Bjerke's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Bjerke misses the shot to the body.
Bjerke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bonelli misses with an uppercut. Bjerke saw that one coming.
Bjerke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjerke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bjerke throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Bonelli counters with a crisp one two that drops Bjerke! Bonelli thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bjerke to his feet! Bjerke is in big trouble!
Bjerke looks winded!
Bjerke looks to throw the jab but Bonelli is out of range.
Bonelli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonelli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bonelli connects with a jab.
Bonelli jabs at Bjerke's body.
Bonelli digs a good body shot into Bjerke's ribs.
Bjerke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bjerke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#That has opened up Sven Bjerke's cut even more.
Donk. Bonelli catches Bjerke right on the button with a cross.
Bjerke throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonelli counters with a nice body shot.
A combination from Bjerke does no damage.
Bjerke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Bonelli.#T3#
Bjerke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bjerke throws a jab when Bonelli was well out of range.
Bonelli throws a right hand that Bjerke ducks under and follows up with a left that Bjerke also avoids with ease.
Bjerke ducks right into an uppercut from Bonelli. #KD#
Bonelli sends Bjerke crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bonelli is motioning to the referee to let Bjerke up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Bjerke is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Sven Bjerke's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bonelli misses with a few strikes there.
Bjerke is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonelli finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjerke is just out of range.
Bjerke unleashes a big counter combination but Bonelli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bjerke seems to have recovered his senses.
Bonelli lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bjerke falls backwards - clearly groggy! Bonelli dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Bonelli!
After winning the bout, Tyson Bonelli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 596
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Graves finds it's way through Petrov's defenses.
Graves misses with a hook
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Graves tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Graves throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Phil Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Petrov moves away from the strike by Graves.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves lands with a cross.
Petrov cracks Graves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Graves throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Graves misses with a double jab.
Petrov blocks the body kick.
Graves lands a two punch combo.
Graves misses with an uppercut.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves misses with the combination.
Petrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Graves wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Graves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Petrov throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.#CL2#
Graves moves into range and clinches up with Petrov.
A frustrated look appears on Petrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Graves prevents Petrov from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Graves misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrov walks into a jab.
Graves takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graves tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Graves tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Graves.
Graves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Graves slips under a jab from Petrov.
Graves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Petrov takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
Petrov blocks a leg kick.
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrov has time to react.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Petrov's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Petrov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Graves tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away. #CL2#
Graves clinches with his opponent.
Graves is leaning against Petrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petrov cracks Graves with a nice body shot.
A short right from Petrov. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Petrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Graves blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Graves keeps control of Petrov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrov backwards. #BC#
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Graves doesn't seem phased though.
Graves lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Graves lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Graves.
Graves with a jab.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Graves dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Graves.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Graves 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 Petrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Graves's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Graves's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Phil Graves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov slips a jab from Graves.
Graves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petrov.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Graves tries to clinch but Petrov moves away
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Petrov takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves misses with a hook.
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Graves throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Graves clinches up with Petrov and pushes him back against the cage.
Petrov tries to break free but Graves pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Petrov avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Petrov digs a right hand underneath Graves's ribcage. Graves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Graves had a free shot at his head there.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Graves misses with a double jab
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graves misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Good standup being displayed there by Graves as he connects with a hook.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Graves off the cage and back into range.
Graves scores with a spinning back kick!
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Graves misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov walks into a straight right hand from Graves.#T3##CL2#
Graves has Petrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graves fails to land with a series of punches.
Donk. Graves catches Petrov right on the button with a cross.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Graves tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Petrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Graves lands with an overhand left.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Petrov throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Graves clinches up with Petrov and pushes him back against the cage.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Petrov cracks Graves with a nice body shot.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Phil Graves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petrov swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Petrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Graves.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Graves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phil Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it.
A big right from Petrov misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves misses with a body kick.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Graves is looking to clinch.
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Graves throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves slips a jab from Petrov.
Graves looks to clinch
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Graves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pyotr Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
Petrov pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov has had enough of the clinch but Graves keeps him there for the moment.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3##BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch.
Petrov throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves throws a wild body kick that Petrov sees coming a mile off.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Graves tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Graves.
Graves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petrov.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Graves slips a jab from Petrov.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Petrov thuds his right hand into Graves's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Graves - that will leave a mark!
Sloppy strikes from Graves. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Graves does it's job there.
Graves swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves misses with a hook.
Petrov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Graves tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves throws a body kick that misses.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pyotr Petrov.
Well Graves 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Graves!
Phil Graves thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ALLSTAR KT: Kerr Vs Guerra
Date: Oct 12, 2023

#R1#
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Lord misses.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez loads up on a big right hand but Lord slips the punch.
Lord takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramirez.
Ramirez is looking to slow Lord down with leg kicks.
Lord stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diego Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez tests Lord's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramirez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lord at a distance. #CL2#
Lord rushes Ramirez and presses him up against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez connects with an inside leg kick.
Lord has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a combination. Lord tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Donk. Ramirez catches Lord right on the button with a cross.
Lord on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lord looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lord takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramirez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crunch! Ramirez slams his shin into Lord's torso.
Ramirez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ramirez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ramirez with the inside leg kick.
Ramirez lands a nice shot that snaps Lord's head back.
Lord's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ramirez thumps Lord with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lord stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramirez.
Ramirez thows a body kick. Lord tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Ramirez lands with a nice body kick.
Lord with a hook.
Ramirez lands an overhand right.#ROC#Lord is rocked!
Ramirez connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Lord's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Lord - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Diego Ramirez!
Diego Ramirez retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Diego Ramirez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bounty Tournament Finale
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Thorgard.
Karhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorgard throws out the jab.
Karhu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Karhu's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorgard.
Thorgard feints the counter takedown.
Karhu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorgard.
Karhu misses with an uppercut.
Karhu lands with an uppercut that bounces Thorgard off the cage and back into range.
Karhu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorgard.
Karhu looks to throw the jab but Thorgard is out of range.
Thorgard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thorgard throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Karhu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thorgard! Karhu lets Thorgard back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Karhu lands a big right hand that sends Thorgard crashing to the mat! Karhu stays standing though and waves Thorgard back to his feet!#ROC#Thorgard is rocked!
Thorgard looks to land a left hand but Karhu moved out of range nicely.
Thorgard is still on wobbly legs! Can Karhu finish him?
Karhu lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Karhu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thorgard seems to have recovered his senses.
Thorgard preventing the sweep. #T1#
Thorgard wants to control from the top but Karhu keeps moving.
Thorgard throwing strikes from guard but Karhu blocks nicely.
Thorgard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thorgard throws a big elbow that misses.
Thorgard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thorgard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Karhu pulls Thorgard in close to prevent any damage.
Thorgard landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thorgard throwing strikes but missing.
Karhu is adopting a defensive guard.
Thorgard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karhu just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Thorgard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karhu was covering up waiting for the punch and Thorgard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Karhu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Thorgard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karhu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thorgard throws a strike but Karhu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karhu stays in close to Thorgard's body and controls the position.
Thorgard controlling the position.
Thorgard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Karhu trying to control from the bottom.
Thorgard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karhu trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Thorgard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karhu defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thorgard in particular looking to stall.
Karhu trying to hold on to Thorgard's head to control him but Thorgard postures up.
Thorgard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karhu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thorgard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thorgard misses with a head shot. Karhu uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rasmus Karhu dominated that round.
That's time! Karhu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Karhu misses with an uppercut. Thorgard saw that one coming.#CL#
Karhu rushes Thorgard and presses him up against the cage.
Thorgard is trying to break the clinch but Karhu has him pressed against the cage.
Thorgard's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thorgard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Karhu working aggressively here.
Karhu lands a right hand.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Thorgard.
Karhu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu scores with a shot to the side of Thorgard's head.
Thorgard misses with the head strike.
Karhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Karhu lands a nice uppercut.
Karhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorgard.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Thorgard.
Karhu tries to throw a body punch but Thorgard avoids it by throwing Karhu back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karhu gets through Thorgard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karhu misses with a punch on the inside.
Karhu lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karhu misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorgard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karhu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thorgard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Karhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorgard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karhu throws a hook to the side of Thorgard's head but Thorgard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karhu throws a head kick but Thorgard moves out of range.
Thorgard connects with a single shot there.
Thorgard slips under a jab.
No joy there for Thorgard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karhu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorgard.
Thorgard cracks Karhu with a good jab.
Karhu looks to land a left hand but Thorgard moved out of range nicely.
Thorgard loads up on a big right hand but Karhu slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Thorgard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karhu takes a swing at Thorgard's ribcage but misses.
Thorgard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karhu.
And Thorgard tries to counter it with a takedown but Karhu pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Thorgard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karhu.
Thorgard looks to throw the jab but Karhu is out of range.
Karhu defending well as Thorgard loads up on a big left hand.
Karhu moves out of range as Thorgard strikes.
Karhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorgard throws out the jab. #KD#
Karhu lands a big head kick that sends Thorgard tumbling to the mat! Karhu takes a step backwards and waves Thorgard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorgard looks up at the clock. Bad move! Karhu lands a right hand from hell, dropping Thorgard. Karhu pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rasmus Karhu!
Our winner, Rasmus Karhu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HFC 102: Ilmarinen vs Shako
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1##TD#
Bin-Semen gets the takedown into side control.
Bin-Semen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lagana is avoiding damage well. #SUB#
Bin-Semen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bin-Semen working the head and body with strikes.
Bin-Semen controlling the position.
Bin-Semen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lagana for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bin-Semen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lagana tries to improve position but can't.
Lagana is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lagana stops Bin-Semen from passing to mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bin-Semen working the ground and pound.
Bin-Semen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lagana some visible discomfort.
Bin-Semen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lagana defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bin-Semen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lagana can't do much from the bottom here.
Bin-Semen is staying tight to Lagana's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Lagana is trying to get back to half guard.
Bin-Semen is working Lagana over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lagana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bin-Semen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bin-Semen working the ground and pound.
Bin-Semen moves into full mount!
Bin-Semen lands a nice shot to the head.
Lagana is looking to get to half guard.
Bin-Semen 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.#T4#
Bin-Semen with good strikes from the mount here!
Bin-Semen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bin-Semen working the ground and pound effectively.
Bin-Semen controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bin-Semen lands a nice shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bin-Semen working Lagana over with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osama Bin-Semen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bin-Semen fails with a takedown attempt.
Lagana scores with a hook.
Bin-Semen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lagana tries to avoid it but Bin-Semen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lagana to the ground. Lagana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lagana looks to throw the jab but Bin-Semen is out of range.
Bin-Semen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bin-Semen goes for a double leg but Lagana avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lagana continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osama Bin-Semen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bin-Semen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bin-Semen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lagana walks away with a smile on his face. Bin-Semen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bin-Semen shoots in and drives through. Lagana sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lagana connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bin-Semen. Bin-Semen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lagana just misses with a punch to the body.
Lagana works the jab nicely.
Bin-Semen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Bin-Semen looking to score a takedown here. Lagana is defending well but Bin-Semen drives through and ends up in Lagana's guard.#T1#
Lagana working a defensive guard but Bin-Semen passes into half guard.
Lagana trying to hold on to Bin-Semen's head to control him but Bin-Semen postures up.
Bin-Semen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bin-Semen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bin-Semen working over Lagana with some ground and pound. Lagana looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bin-Semen drops an elbow to the side of Lagana's head.
Osama Bin-Semen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bin-Semen controlling the action here.
Bin-Semen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Lagana trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bin-Semen lands a nice short elbow.
Bin-Semen trying to pass the guard but Lagana defending well.
Bin-Semen not doing much here.
Bin-Semen drops an elbow to the side of Lagana's head.
Bin-Semen working over Lagana with some ground and pound. Lagana looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bin-Semen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Lagana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Bin-Semen seems to be working for a kimura but Lagana defends the submission attempt.
Lagana wants to improve his position but Bin-Semen is controlling well.
Bin-Semen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bin-Semen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bin-Semen is pressing down on Lagana's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lagana is holding on for now.
We've been informed that Lagana has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bin-Semen stalling.
Bin-Semen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bin-Semen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osama Bin-Semen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Lagana gets caught flat footed, as Bin-Semen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bin-Semen forces his way into half guard.
Lagana is looking to control Bin-Semen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lagana avoid being mounted?
Bin-Semen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bin-Semen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin-Semen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Lagana wants to improve his position but Bin-Semen is controlling well.
Bin-Semen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bin-Semen lands a nice short elbow.
Bin-Semen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bin-Semen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Osama Bin-Semen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Still in half guard, Bin-Semen seems content to control.
Lagana won't allow Bin-Semen to pass to mount.
Bin-Semen stalling.
Bin-Semen is looking to advance position but Lagana won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Bin-Semen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bin-Semen avoids the body shot from Lagana. #TD#
Bin-Semen feints and as Lagana raises his hands in defense, Bin-Semen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bin-Semen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bin-Semen is pushing down on Lagana's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lagana is fighting to maintain full guard but Bin-Semen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aries Lagana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bin-Semen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bin-Semen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osama Bin-Semen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bin-Semen, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osama Bin-Semen!
A very excited looking Osama Bin-Semen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: HFC 102: Ilmarinen vs Shako
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1##TD#
Wangchuk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Graham 's half guard.#SUB2#
Graham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wangchuk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Graham gets full guard.
Wangchuk preventing the sweep.
Wangchuk showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Graham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangchuk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Graham is looking to cinch up a triangle. Wangchuk throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Graham 's body to avoid the submission. Graham has instead reached around Wangchuk's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Graham arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Graham !

Event: CFC 595
Date: Oct 06, 2023

#R1#
Walton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopson feinted with a counter takedown.
Hopson slips under a jab.
Hopson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walton counters with a stiff right hand.
Walton throws a hook but Hopson blocks it.
Walton misses with a left hand #TD#
so Hopson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hopson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Walton is trying to stand up here but Hopson is controlling him well.
Hopson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton wants to get back to his feet.
Hopson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Hopson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Walton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hopson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Walton is trying to stand.
Hopson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Walton is in trouble now - Hopson has advanced to mount!
Walton is looking to improve his position but Hopson isn't that keen on the idea.
Walton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hopson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Hopson tries to control but Walton wriggling away.
Hopson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hopson looking to finish with strikes here!
Hopson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Walton because Hopson loaded up on that one.
Hopson controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Walton wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hopson.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hopson throwing strikes here but Walton is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hopson lands a heavy elbow.
Hopson throws a wild left hand from mount and Walton manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Walton is looking to improve his position.
Hopson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hopson uses his free foot to push down on Walton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Walton. #T4#
Hopson lands a big elbow.
Hopson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hopson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hopson avoids the attempt from Walton to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopson looking to finish with strikes here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse-James Hopson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Hopson feints and as Walton raises his hands in defense, Hopson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hopson 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.
Hopson won't allow Walton to get back to his feet.
Hopson preventing the sweep.
Walton wants to get back to his feet but Hopson passes into half guard.
Hopson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hopson wants to free his trapped foot but Walton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jesse-James Hopson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hopson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Hopson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hopson connects with a nice short shot to Walton's temple.
Hopson prevents Walton from standing back up.
Walton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hopson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Walton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hopson not doing much here.
Hopson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hopson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Walton wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Hopson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hopson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Walton sprawls and moves away.
Walton throws a shot from downtown. Hopson moves away and avoids it.
Hopson connects with a crisp jab.
Hopson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hopson or perhaps it was just good defense by Walton, which made it look bad.
Walton is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hopson has a takedown stuffed.
Hopson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walton pinned against the cage. Walton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hopson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse-James Hopson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Walton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopson.
Walton looks to land a left hand but Hopson moved out of range nicely.
Hopson blocks a head kick by Walton.
Walton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopson.
Hopson throws out a loose jab but Walton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walton throws a jab when Hopson was well out of range.
Hopson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Walton sprawls and moves away.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walton as he jumps to the side.
Walton misses with a straight right.
Hopson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walton.
Hopson throws the left hand but Walton avoids the punch easily.
Hopson sets himself, and Walton steps forward looking for the clinch! Hopson avoids it this time.
Walton misses with a looping right.
Walton tries to clinch but Hopson is having none of it. #CL2#
Walton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hopson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walton can do to turn this around?#T4#
Hopson wants to take the fight to the mat but Walton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Walton swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopson blocks an elbow strike.
Hopson can't get the takedown.
Walton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Walton lands with a light punch inside.
Hopson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walton is defending well.
Walton is pressed up against the cage. Hopson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walton down to the mat. Walton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hopson shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Walton.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopson swats away the attempt to clinch by Walton.
Walton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hopson under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob Walton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
A jab from Walton does it's job there.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown but Walton shows good takedown defense.
Walton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Walton tries to clinch but Hopson moves out of range.
Walton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walton throws the left hand but Hopson avoids the punch easily.
Hopson with a hook.
Hopson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walton.#TD#
Hopson shoots in and bounces Walton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hopson stays in close to Walton's body and controls the position.
Walton keeping full guard, as Hopson tries to pass. #T1#
Hopson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Walton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopson is one step ahead there.
Walton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hopson is controlling him.
Hopson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hopson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Hopson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Walton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hopson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Walton!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Walton wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hopson.
Hopson content just to control the position here.
Hopson scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T3#
Hopson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hopson dominating with strikes here.
Hopson with the ground and pound from mount.
Hopson controlling from mount.
Hopson landing punches.
Hopson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Hopson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hopson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hopson content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopson wants to control the pace but Walton is squirming around nicely.
Walton is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse-James Hopson clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Walton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Walton misses with a looping right.
Walton throws a hook to the side of Hopson's head but Hopson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopson tries to counter with a takedown but Walton is quick to defend against it.
Hopson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walton defends it nicely.
Hopson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse-James Hopson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walton misses with a body shot.
Hopson tries to counter with a takedown but Walton is quick to defend against it.
A lazy left from Walton finds it's target.#T1##TD#
Hopson scores with a takedown into Walton's guard.
Hopson trying to control but Walton is working from the bottom.
Walton has Hopson pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopson stays in close to Walton's body and controls the position.
Walton controlling the position.#T2#
Walton keeping moving, preventing Hopson from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hopson tries to free his leg and advance position but Walton is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Walton throws an overhand right that lands on Hopson's shoulder, as Hopson tries to avoid the shot.
Hopson throws a looping overhand right but Walton ducks down to avoid it.
Hopson misses the jab.
Walton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopson fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Walton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Walton.
Walton misses with the head strike.
Walton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Hopson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopson.
Hopson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Walton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walton looking to slow down the pace here.
Hopson blocks an uppercut.
Hopson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Walton after a bit of a struggle.
Walton is looking to control Hopson's arms but Hopson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Walton has his back to the cage.
Walton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hopson blocking some punches.
Hopson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Walton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hopson looking for a takedown.
Walton pushes off an throws an elbow but Hopson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Walton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walton doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Walton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Walton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopson moves away.
Walton lands with a straight right. Hopson didn't see that one coming.
Walton misses with a right hand #TD#
and Hopson counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walton prevents Hopson from improving position. #SUB#
Hopson is trying to get an arm triangle but Walton is defending well.
Walton tries to buck Hopson off but Hopson is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob Walton dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Hopson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Hopson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walton.
Walton tries to clinch but Hopson moves out of range.
Walton closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Hopson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Walton!
Hopson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Walton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hopson cracks Walton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Walton tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton can't do much from the bottom here.
Walton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T1#
Walton struggling a bit here.
Walton prevents Hopson from moving into mount.
Walton struggling a bit here.
Hopson wants to control but Walton is keeping him busy.
Hopson cracks Walton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hopson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Walton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hopson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Walton for as long as he can get away with.
Walton dodges the ground and pound from Hopson.
Hopson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Walton is being controlled here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Hopson looks to throw the jab but Walton is out of range.
Walton looks to land a left hand but Hopson moved out of range nicely.
Hopson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walton throws a sloppy head kick and Hopson moves out of range easily.
Hopson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Walton throws out a counter right but Hopson avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Hopson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Walton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hopson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Walton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Walton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hopson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hopson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hopson controlling from the top position.
Hopson won't allow Walton to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse-James Hopson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hopson 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse-James Hopson!
Jesse-James Hopson retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesse-James Hopson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Jim Bob Walton had this to say: 'I am surprised I made it to the cage to be honest. One hell of a Night Last night. Congrats to the other guy over there. We will run it back one day when im not all f'd up on hallucinogens. '.

Event: ALLSTAR KT: Neich Vs Joon
Date: Sep 28, 2023

#R1#
Erkkila walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Jorma Erkkila has been cut.
Ramirez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ramirez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Erkkila if he has to take too many more of those.
Ramirez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Erkkila tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramirez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Erkkila.
Ramirez lands a nice hook to Erkkila's body. Erkkila takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ramirez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
A jab lands there for Ramirez.#KD#
Ramirez cracks Erkkila with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Erkkila get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Erkkila looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Ramirez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ramirez connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ramirez.
Diego Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erkkila takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramirez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Erkkila takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Erkkila looks winded!
Ramirez scores with a push kick.
Ramirez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ramirez jabs Erkkila right on the nose. Erkkila blinks but takes it well.
Ramirez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Erkkila.
Ramirez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ramirez lands a front kick.
Erkkila is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Ramirez doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Erkkila crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Erkkila's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Ramirez!
Diego Ramirez is the new light heavyweight champion!
Diego Ramirez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 100: Chai vs Bond
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Paulson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Malikai looks to land a left hand but Paulson moved out of range nicely.
Paulson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Paulson throws a poor cross that misses
and Malikai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malikai throws a nice looking combination but Paulson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Paulson misses the target.
The fighters circling - Malikai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malikai catches Paulson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malikai slips a jab from Paulson.
Paulson throws a poor cross that misses
and Malikai counters with a nice uppercut.
Paulson ducks under a wild hook from Malikai.
Nasir Malikai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malikai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paulson moves away.
Malikai lands with an overhand left.
Malikai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paulson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Paulson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulson throws a sloppy body shot
and Malikai counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Paulson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malikai scores with a leg kick.
Paulson dodges the punch combination from Malikai.
Paulson seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Paulson misses with a hook.
Malikai throws a counter combo.
Malikai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Malikai misses with a hook.
Paulson loads up on a big right hand but Malikai slips the punch.
Malikai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paulson. Paulson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paulson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malikai throws a body shot but no joy.
Paulson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Paulson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malikai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malikai scores with a jab. Paulson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Malikai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Paulson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Malikai misses with a series of wild punches.
Malikai's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Malikai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Paulson scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malikai misses with a straight right.
Malikai scores with a nice right hand.
Paulson loads up on a big right hand but Malikai slips the punch.#T2#
Paulson defending well as Malikai loads up on a big left hand.
Malikai scores with a kick to the body.
Malikai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paulson circles away quickly and effectively.
Malikai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paulson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malikai finds it's way round the side to connect with Paulson's head.
Paulson slips under a jab from Malikai.
Paulson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malikai.
Malikai connects with an inside leg kick.
Paulson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malikai.
A counter left hand to the body from Paulson misses its target.
Malikai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paulson.
Malikai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Paulson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malikai was well out of range. Poor timing from Paulson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malikai.
Paulson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paulson ducks under a wild hook from Malikai.#T3#
Paulson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malikai just misses with a punch to the body.
Paulson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malikai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paulson was well out of range. Poor timing from Malikai.
As Malikai tries to get set, Paulson tries to push him back and clinch up but Malikai manages to avoid the attempt.
Paulson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nasir Malikai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paulson misses with a body shot.
A jab from Paulson misses.
No joy there for Paulson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malikai scores with a jab.
Malikai scores with a jab.
Malikai throws a head kick but Paulson moves out of range.
Malikai misses with a straight left.
Paulson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malikai.
Paulson tries to bum rush Malikai with a series of wild strikes but Malikai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paulson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paulson ducks under a wild hook from Malikai.
Paulson looks to land a right hand but Malikai moved out of range.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paulson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malikai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Malikai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malikai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malikai misses with a hook.
Malikai cracks Paulson with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Malikai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paulson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Malikai throws a hook but Paulson blocks it.
Malikai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paulson. Paulson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malikai rushes Paulson and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Paulson is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Malikai piles on the pressure and Paulson crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nasir Malikai!
Nasir Malikai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 591
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1#
Leilua's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seto under the eye.
Nice cross by Leilua.#CL#
Seto has managed to clinch.
Seto wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Seto is trying to trip Leilua. He has hold of a leg but Leilua is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Seto persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Seto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Seto trying to control but Leilua is working from the bottom.
Seto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seto wants to pass the guard but Leilua is keeping the position.
Leilua keeping moving, preventing Seto from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seto looking to pass the guard.
Seto wants to control from the top but Leilua keeps moving. #T1#
Seto looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Seto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leilua shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Seto eats them both and turns towards Leilua to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Seto clinches up with Leilua and pushes him back against the cage.
Leilua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Leilua lands with a right to the head.
Leilua prevents the takedown attempt.
Leilua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Seto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Seto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leilua.
Leilua lands a left hand.
Leilua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leilua swings wildly with an uppercut but Seto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leilua lands an elbow just above Seto 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seto tries to score a body lock takedown but Leilua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Leilua on the inside.
Leilua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seto's elbow. #T3#
Seto can't get the takedown.
Seto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Leilua is defending well.
Leilua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leilua.
Leilua prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leilua is leaning against Seto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Seto is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Leilua.
Leilua lands with a light punch inside.
Seto blocking some punches.
Leilua has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Seto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Leilua can turn it around.
Leilua misses with some punches.
Seto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leilua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leilua swings wildly with an uppercut but Seto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leilua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Leilua struggles to land a body shot inside as Seto controls his hands.
Leilua misses with a punch on the inside.
Leilua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leilua misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leilua.
Seto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seto wants a takedown but no success here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leilua lands a body punch.
Leilua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Leilua blocks an uppercut.
Seto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leilua lands a hook that snaps the head of Seto backwards.
A short uppercut from Leilua.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Leilua dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Seto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leilua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leilua lands a glancing blow to the side of Seto's head.
Leilua slaps away a takedown attempt from Seto, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Leilua moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leilua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Seto's brow.
Leilua prevents a body shot from Seto.
Leilua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Seto avoids a wild elbow strike from Leilua.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leilua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Leilua.
Leilua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seto backwards.
Leilua prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leilua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seto.#T1#
Seto wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Seto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seto dodges an elbow strike from Leilua.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leilua.
Seto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leilua gets through Seto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Leilua scores with a shoulder strike.
Leilua throws a head punch that misses.
Kai Leilua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leilua swings wildly with an uppercut but Seto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leilua has a couple of punches blocked by Seto. #T2#
Leilua pushes Seto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leilua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Leilua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Seto's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leilua tries to work over Seto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leilua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leilua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Leilua on the inside.
Leilua tries to work over Seto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Leilua as the two fighters clinch.
Leilua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leilua can't find room to land a body shot as Seto controls the action.
Leilua throws a punch but it's blocked by Seto.
Leilua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seto backwards. #T3#
Leilua lands an elbow that stopped Seto in his tracks for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Leilua.
Leilua pushes off an throws an elbow but Seto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leilua.
Seto blocks an uppercut.
Leilua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leilua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leilua lands with a short shot to the head.
Seto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Leilua misses with the head strike. #TD#
Seto has hold of one of Leilua's legs. Leilua is fighting the takedown attempt but Seto gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Seto trying to control but Leilua is working from the bottom.
Leilua looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seto wants to pass the guard but Leilua is keeping the position.
Seto looking to sit in guard and control but Leilua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Leilua is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Seto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Seto preventing the sweep.
Leilua keeping full guard, as Seto tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Leilua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Leilua scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kai Leilua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Seto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leilua stuffs the takedown.
Leilua lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Leilua scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Leilua lands.
Seto shoots in and drives through. Leilua sprawls well.
Leilua tries to clinch but Seto is having none of it. #CL#
Seto closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leilua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Seto is working for takedown but Leilua is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Seto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Leilua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seto backwards.
Leilua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Seto.
Seto has Leilua pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leilua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Seto pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leilua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seto backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leilua.
Seto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leilua fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leilua is looking to clinch but Seto is avoiding it.
It looked like Seto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Seto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Seto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leilua staying out of range there.
Seto sets himself, and Leilua steps forward looking for the clinch! Seto avoids it this time.
Leilua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seto tries to counter with a takedown but Leilua is quick to defend against it.
Kai Leilua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seto dives in and grabs Leilua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leilua pushes down on Seto's head and hops out.
Leilua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Seto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kai Leilua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leilua cracks Seto with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Seto blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
Seto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leilua after a bit of a struggle.
Leilua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leilua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Seto.
Seto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leilua fights it off and pushes away nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Leilua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leilua 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 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Leilua!
Kai Leilua thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bounty Tournament 6
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Thorgard takes a swing at Nuorempi's ribcage but misses.
Thorgard scores with a hook.
A big left from Thorgard misses.
Nuorempi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thorgard.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thorgard 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.
Nuorempi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorgard throws out the jab.
Thorgard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nuorempi blocks a jab.
Thorgard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuorempi.
Thorgard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nuorempi throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Thorgard does no damage.
Nuorempi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nuorempi has managed to clinch.
Thorgard tries to circle away but Nuorempi has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuorempi.
Thorgard lands with a left to the head.
Nuorempi working aggressively here. #T1#
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Thorgard controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Nuorempi as the two fighters clinch.
Nuorempi swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorgard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuorempi lands with a light punch inside.
Thorgard misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Nuorempi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thorgard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuorempi lands a nice uppercut.
Nuorempi presses Thorgard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
Thorgard looks winded!
A short right from Nuorempi on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuorempi.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Nuorempi.
Good body shot from Nuorempi. #T2#
Nuorempi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nuorempi tries to work over Thorgard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuorempi misses with a body punch.
Thorgard blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Nuorempi.
Thorgard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorgard's elbow.
Nuorempi lands with a left to the head.
Nuorempi blocks a body shot from Thorgard.
Nuorempi tries to work over Thorgard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nuorempi has a couple of punches blocked by Thorgard.
Thorgard swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Thorgard prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nuorempi swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorgard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorgard throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuorempi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thorgard blocking some punches.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thorgard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Nuorempi. #T4#
Nuorempi tries a body shot but Thorgard blocks it.
Thorgard blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands with a short shot to the head.
Thorgard takes a shot to the head.
Nuorempi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nuorempi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nuorempi tries to throw a body punch but Thorgard avoids it by throwing Nuorempi back against the cage.
A short left from Nuorempi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nuorempi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thorgard is defending well.
Nuorempi tries a body shot but Thorgard blocks it.
Thorgard blocks an uppercut.
Nuorempi lands a nice shot to the body.
Thorgard is pressed up against the cage. Nuorempi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thorgard down to the mat. Thorgard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suutari Nuorempi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorgard moves out of range of the strikes.
Nuorempi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suutari Nuorempi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Thorgard misses the shot to the body.
Thorgard misses with a straight left.
Thorgard misses with a combination
and Nuorempi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thorgard thinking.
Thorgard misses with a straight right.
Nuorempi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thorgard.
Nuorempi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorgard can do to turn this around?
Thorgard misses with a lunging right hand
and Nuorempi counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorgard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nuorempi circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Thorgard - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Nuorempi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Suutari Nuorempi!
Suutari Nuorempi is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Suutari Nuorempi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bounty Tournament 6
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Harklie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorgard.
Harklie shoots in but Thorgard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Thorgard. No joy for Harklie on that attempt.
Thorgard connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Grant Harklie has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harklie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Harklie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorgard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harklie.
Harklie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thorgard sprawls well. Thorgard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harklie gets slowly back to his feet.
Thorgard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harklie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thorgard as he avoids it easily.
Thorgard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Harklie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thorgard wants to sweep here but Harklie controlling him for the moment.
Harklie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Harklie slips nicely into half guard.
Thorgard is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorgard is trying to get back to full guard.
Thorgard is pressing down on Harklie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harklie tries to free his leg and advance position but Thorgard is retaining full guard.
Harklie stopping the sweep attempt from Thorgard.
Harklie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harklie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harklie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thorgard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thorgard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Thorgard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thorgard is still trying to improve position.
Harklie trying to control but Thorgard is working from the bottom.
Harklie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harklie trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorgard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harklie being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thorgard throws out a loose jab but Harklie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harklie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Thorgard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Harklie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thorgard's guard.
Harklie 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.#T3#
Harklie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorgard is keeping the position for now.
Thorgard controlling the position.
Thorgard looking for a sweep. Not yet Thorgard, not yet.
Harklie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thorgard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thorgard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Harklie won't allow Thorgard to get back to his feet.
Harklie trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorgard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harklie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorgard is keeping the position for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thorgard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harklie is one step ahead there.
Harklie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thorgard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harklie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thorgard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Thorgard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Thorgard.
Harklie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thorgard scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harklie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thorgard prevents Harklie from improving his position.
Harklie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Thorgard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grant Harklie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thorgard misses with an uppercut. Harklie saw that one coming.
Thorgard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #KD2#
Thorgard lands a big uppercut and Harklie crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Harklie looks OK. Thorgard waves Harklie back to his feet!
Harklie ducks under a wild hook from Thorgard.
Thorgard cracks Harklie with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Harklie tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Thorgard pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Harklie is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Thorgard!
A less than humble Alexei Thorgard misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Bounty Tournament 6
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Griggs throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Griggs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Murphy tenderised Griggs's leg. Griggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Griggs should have avoided that one.
Griggs misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Griggs stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Griggs's ribs.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murphy moves out of range as Griggs strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Gunnar Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griggs throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Griggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy connects with the punch.
Griggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
Murphy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Griggs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Griggs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griggs.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Griggs at a distance.
A combination from Griggs does no damage.
Murphy jabs Griggs right on the nose. Griggs blinks but takes it well.
Griggs misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griggs.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griggs's head.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Griggs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Griggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murphy can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griggs throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murphy lands with a good body shot.
Murphy cracks Griggs with an open hand slap.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
A big left from Griggs misses.
Griggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.
Murphy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Griggs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murphy!
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Griggs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Griggs's hands.
Murphy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Griggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griggs. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
A lazy left from Griggs finds it's target.
Murphy throws a push kick but Griggs slaps the foot to one side.
A big left from Griggs misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Griggs misses the body punch
and Griggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griggs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#Griggs is rocked!
Murphy drops Griggs with a naaaaasty hook - Griggs is in real trouble here! Murphy dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Murphy!
Gunnar Murphy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bounty Tournament 6
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Romero checks a low kick from Constantinou.
Constantinou lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Constantinou throws a body shot but no joy.
Romero scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Constantinou clinches.
Constantinou throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero.
A head punch on the inside from Constantinou fails to land.
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Constantinou backwards.
Romero blocks a body shot from Constantinou.
Constantinou gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Constantinou tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Constantinou back against the cage.
Romero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Constantinou.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
A head punch on the inside from Constantinou fails to land.
Constantinou misses with the head strike.
Constantinou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Constantinou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Constantinou misses with a punch on the inside.
Constantinou throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
A short uppercut from Constantinou.
Constantinou lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Constantinou lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Constantinou scores with a hook to the body.
Romero blocking some punches.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Constantinou.
Constantinou working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Romero as the two fighters clinch.
Constantinou lands a body shot.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero scores with a shot to the side of Constantinou's head.
Constantinou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Constantinou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Constantinou.
Constantinou swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Constantinou.
Constantinou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Constantinou lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero pushes Constantinou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero. #T2#
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Constantinou misses with a punch on the inside.
Constantinou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Romero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Constantinou misses with the head strike.
Constantinou misses with a punch on the inside.
Constantinou misses with a punch on the inside.
Constantinou misses with a punch on the inside.
Constantinou misses with some punches.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Constantinou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Constantinou gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romero is working Constantinou over against the cage.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Constantinou's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Constantinou misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Constantinou lands a body shot.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Constantinou lands a nice uppercut.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Romero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Constantinou blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Constantinou presses Romero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Romero working aggressively here.
Constantinou tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Constantinou.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantinou can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Romero taking a breather.
Constantinou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Constantinou.
Constantinou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards. #CUT#It looks like Vito Romero has been cut.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantinou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero misses with the head strike. #T4#
Constantinou can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantinou misses with the head strike.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Constantinou misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero blocking some punches.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Constantinou.
Constantinou throws a head punch that misses.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero tries to stall but Constantinou uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Constantinou working aggressively here.
Romero misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Constantinou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Romero.
Constantinou lands a nice uppercut.
Constantinou lands a body punch.
Romero looks winded!
Constantinou blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lazaros Constantinou will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vito Romero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Romero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Constantinou doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Romero is looking for the big counter here.
Constantinou digs a good body shot into Romero's ribs.
Constantinou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Constantinou's corner calls for a 1-2. Constantinou obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Constantinou throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Constantinou misses the jab.
Romero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Constantinou thows a body kick. Romero tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Constantinou with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Romero closes the distance and pushes Constantinou back into the cage.
Constantinou blocking some punches.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Constantinou swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Constantinou fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Constantinou lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Constantinou scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romero prevents a body shot from Constantinou.
Lazaros Constantinou has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero digs a right hand into Constantinou's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Constantinou's gas tank.
Constantinou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Romero in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Constantinou scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Constantinou working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Constantinou lands a left hand.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero prevents a body shot from Constantinou.
Constantinou lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Constantinou.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Constantinou backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Constantinou.
Constantinou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Constantinou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Constantinou lands an uppercut.
Constantinou lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Constantinou fails to land. #T2#
Constantinou swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Constantinou lands a left hand.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Constantinou is keeping busy.
Constantinou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Constantinou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Constantinou.
Still in the clinch, Constantinou scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Constantinou.
Constantinou lands a shot to the body.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Constantinou.
Constantinou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Constantinou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Constantinou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Constantinou misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero blocks a body shot from Constantinou.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero controlling the action here for a moment.
Constantinou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinou lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Constantinou lands an uppercut.
Constantinou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Constantinou swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Constantinou throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantinou blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Constantinou fails to land.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Romero misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Constantinou fails to land.
Romero is trying to stall.
Good body shot from Constantinou.
Constantinou misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero gets through Constantinou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero prevents a body shot from Constantinou.
Constantinou lands a shoulder strike.
Romero blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Constantinou.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Constantinou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Constantinou working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Constantinou as the two fighters clinch.
Constantinou scores with a shoulder strike.
Constantinou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Constantinou working aggressively here.
Constantinou lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Constantinou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lazaros Constantinou dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vito Romero's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick lands for Constantinou.
Vito Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazaros Constantinou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Constantinou.
Lazaros Constantinou is winning the standup battle so far.
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Constantinou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Constantinou gets tackled into the cage by Romero. Romero maintains the clinch.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Constantinou blocking some punches.
Constantinou blocking some punches.
Constantinou throws a head punch that misses.
Constantinou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Constantinou is working Romero over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Constantinou.
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Constantinou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Constantinou blocks an uppercut. #T1#
A body shot lands from Romero.
Romero blocking some punches.
Romero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Constantinou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Constantinou misses with a body punch.
Romero will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Constantinou up against the cage.
Romero pushes off an throws an elbow but Constantinou leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero blocking some punches.
Constantinou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Constantinou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Constantinou throws a head punch that misses.
Constantinou letting Romero take a breather here.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Constantinou.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land. #T3#
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Constantinou cracks Romero with a nice body shot.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romero is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Constantinou fails to land.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Constantinou avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Romero.
Romero lands a left hand. #T4#
Constantinou lands with a left to the head.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Constantinou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vito Romero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Constantinou 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: AFC #23
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Contra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bonelli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonelli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bonelli punishes Contra's body with a nice straight punch.
Contra punishes Bonelli's body with a nice straight punch.
Bonelli lands with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Bonelli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bonelli.
Danga de danga de dang - Contra scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Bonelli drops Contra with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Contra looks back up at him and smiles so Bonelli waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bonelli fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Contra to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Contra looks to clinch but Bonelli throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Contra taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tyson Bonelli!
Tyson Bonelli thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Quail Contra was interviewed post fight and said 'I used to be an adventurer like you. Then I took an arrow in the knee...'.

Event: CFC 588
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1##CL2#
McCewen has closed the distance and engaged Graves in a clinch.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves blocking some punches.
McCewen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graves.
McCewen taking a breather.
McCewen lands with a light punch inside.
Graves gets through McCewen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCewen blocks an uppercut.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves blocks a body shot from McCewen.
Graves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCewen misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves avoiding damage as McCewen throws knees to the body.
Graves avoiding damage as McCewen throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
Graves digs a right hand underneath McCewen's ribcage. McCewen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graves lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCewen misses with some punches.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
Graves tries to work over McCewen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCewens head.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves lands a right hand.
McCewen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves working aggressively here.
McCewen misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCewen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCewen lands a right hand.
A short left from Graves.
McCewen can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCewen misses with a knee to the head.
Graves digs a right hand underneath McCewen's ribcage. McCewen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#McCewen is rocked!
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
McCewen is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Graves.
McCewen looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCewens head.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McCewen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McCewen drops to his knees and Graves pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Graves!
A victorious Phil Graves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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