Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: AKF 71 - Starting Over
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
A big left from Talboteasar misses.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camulius Talboteasar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Talboteasar does it's job there.
Talboteasar keeps the fight on the outside.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
Talboteasar lands with a straight right. Magomedov didn't see that one coming.
Talboteasar swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Talboteasar counter with a right hand.
Magomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Talboteasar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Talboteasar digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Talboteasar misses with a series of wild punches.
Magomedov is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov swinging wildly here.
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!
Magomedov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Magomedov slips a jab from Talboteasar.
An attempted straight right counter from Magomedov misses the target.
Talboteasar scores with a jab. Magomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Talboteasar finds it's way through Magomedov's defenses.
Talboteasar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
We've been informed that Talboteasar 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.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magomedov feints a jab promting Talboteasar to slip. Magomedov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Talboteasar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Camulius Talboteasar has been cut.
Magomedov tries to bum rush Talboteasar with a series of wild strikes but Talboteasar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Talboteasar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Talboteasar is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talboteasar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Talboteasar.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Talboteasar tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov missing with knees to the body.
Magomedov gets through Talboteasar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Talboteasar lands a good knee to the midsection. Magomedov won't want to take too many of those.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov missing with knees to the body.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Talboteasar controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
Talboteasar misses with the head strike.
Talboteasar misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Talboteasar controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Camulius Talboteasar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Camulius Talboteasar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Magomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magomedov tries to work over Talboteasar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Talboteasar working aggressively here.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Talboteasar backwards.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Talboteasar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikolai Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Talboteasar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Talboteasar back against the ropes.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Talboteasar controls the action.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talboteasar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Magomedov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Magomedov is working Talboteasar over against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
Talboteasar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov lands a knee to the head.
Talboteasar misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Magomedov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Talboteasar lands with a right to the head.
Talboteasar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Talboteasar looking to slow down the pace here.
Talboteasar misses with a punch to the body.
Talboteasar misses with a body punch.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Talboteasar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Talboteasar throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Talboteasar avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the ropes.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Talboteasar swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talboteasar's elbow.
Magomedov is leaning against Talboteasar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Talboteasar.
Magomedov misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Talboteasar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov avoiding damage as Talboteasar throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Magomedov looking to slow down the pace here.
Magomedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Talboteasar avoids the damage to the body.
Magomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Magomedov presses Talboteasar against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talboteasar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov.
Talboteasar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Talboteasar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Magomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Camulius Talboteasar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Talboteasar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Talboteasar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Magomedov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Talboteasar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Talboteasar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magomedov lands with a cross.
Magomedov throws a right hand that Talboteasar ducks under and follows up with a left that Talboteasar also avoids with ease.
Talboteasar throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Talboteasar throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camulius Talboteasar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Talboteasar ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
A jab from Magomedov does it's job there.
A slow jab from Talboteasar misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov lands with a hook. Talboteasar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Talboteasar throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
Magomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Talboteasar misses with a looping right.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Talboteasar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magomedov scores with the left hand. Talboteasar knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Magomedov takes a swing at Talboteasar's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Talboteasar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Magomedov swings for the body but Talboteasar moves out of range.
Talboteasar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Talboteasar is out of range. #CL#
Magomedov moves into range and clinches up with Talboteasar.
Magomedov looking to stall.
Talboteasar misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Talboteasar.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Talboteasar blocking some punches.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Talboteasar's head.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Talboteasar.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talboteasar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Magomedov trying to control the position but instead, Talboteasar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magomedov into the ropes.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Talboteasar lands with a right to the head.
Talboteasar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Talboteasar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Talboteasar.
Magomedov lands a nice knee to the body.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Talboteasar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magomedov is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Talboteasar misses with a punch to the body.
Talboteasar misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Magomedov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Camulius Talboteasar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Nice jab there from Talboteasar.
A big left from Talboteasar misses.
Magomedov scores with a jab. Talboteasar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Talboteasar thuds a left hand into Magomedov's body.
Talboteasar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Talboteasar throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Talboteasar misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Talboteasar.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Talboteasar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Talboteasar is just out of range.
A big right from Talboteasar misses.
Talboteasar connects with a body shot that sends Magomedov's belly button to the back.
Talboteasar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Talboteasar throws a shot to the body. #T1#
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Talboteasar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Magomedov.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Talboteasar! But no joy.
Talboteasar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Talboteasar tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Talboteasar trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Talboteasar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Talboteasar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Talboteasar throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov with a jab.#T2#
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Talboteasar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Talboteasar is having none of it.
Talboteasar lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov slips under a jab.
Magomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Talboteasar swinging wildly here.
Magomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Talboteasar! But no joy.#CL#
Magomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Talboteasar misses with the head strike.
Talboteasar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Talboteasar blocks it with crossed arms.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nikolai Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Camulius Talboteasar's cut.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camulius Talboteasar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Talboteasar connects with the punch.
Talboteasar lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomedov off the ropes and back into range.
Talboteasar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Talboteasar missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Talboteasar circles away.
Magomedov misses with a wild combination.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Talboteasar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Talboteasar scores with a jab. Magomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Talboteasar moves away and avoids it.
Talboteasar throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Magomedov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Talboteasar.
Magomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Talboteasar.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Talboteasar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Talboteasar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Talboteasar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magomedov staying out of range there.#CL#
Magomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Talboteasar, pushing him back against the ropes.
Talboteasar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Talboteasar working aggressively here.
Magomedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Talboteasar is defending well for now.
Talboteasar blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Talboteasar gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Talboteasar prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Magomedov tries to work over Talboteasar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov presses Talboteasar against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
Talboteasar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedov avoids it.
Talboteasar throws a head punch that misses.
Talboteasar blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Talboteasar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Talboteasar blocks it.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
Talboteasar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talboteasar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Talboteasar misses with some punches.
Talboteasar takes a knee to the side of the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Talboteasar takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov is leaning against Talboteasar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov is pushing Talboteasar up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Talboteasar avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the ropes.

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 Nikolai Magomedov.
I think Magomedov 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Magomedov!
Nikolai Magomedov retains his heavyweight title!

Event: AKF FN | Phoenix vs. Yalixqua
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Kassicus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#It looks like Harris Benn has been cut.
Benn misses with a hook
and Kassicus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benn throws a right hand that misses
and Kassicus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kassicus scores with a decent looking hook.
Kassicus lands the left hand.
Kassicus lands with an uppercut that bounces Benn off the ropes and back into range.
Benn throws an overhand right that lands on Kassicus's shoulder, as Kassicus tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Kassicus. That snapped Benn's head back.
Kassicus lands a jab to the nose.
Kassicus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kassicus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kassicus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Benn swings widly with a right hand
and Kassicus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kassicus dips to his left and cracks Benn with an uppercut!
A nice combination there by Kassicus.
Benn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kassicus's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Zacharias Kassicus has been cut.
Kassicus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kassicus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benn takes one to the chin there.
Benn tries to move into range but Kassicus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Benn needs to keep his hands up - Kassicus had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#Benn is rocked!
Kassicus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benn is still on wobbly legs! Can Kassicus finish him?
Kassicus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Benn walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Zacharias Kassicus!

Event: AKF FN | Phoenix vs. Yalixqua
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
McDavid drops his hands momentarily and Goldberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goldberg misses with the body kick
and McDavid counters with an inside leg kick.
McDavid takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goldberg misses with a looping left.
McDavid lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
McDavid gets tackled into the ropes by Goldberg. Goldberg maintains the clinch.
Goldberg takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Bill Goldberg has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Goldberg fails to land.
Goldberg misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goldberg.
Nice elbow from McDavid.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldberg blocks a body shot from McDavid.
McDavid blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Goldberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from McDavid - that landed with a thud.
Goldberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDavid.
Goldberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDavid can't find room to land a body shot as Goldberg controls the action.
McDavid takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A short right from McDavid on the inside.
McDavid blocking some punches.
Goldberg lands an uppercut.
McDavid lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goldberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDavid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goldberg backwards.
McDavid lands a shoulder strike.
McDavid is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
McDavid stalling in the clinch but Goldberg improves position.
Goldberg takes a shot to the head.
McDavid misses with a punch on the inside.
McDavid misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from McDavid.
A head punch on the inside from Goldberg fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldberg.
Goldberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg throws a head punch that misses.
McDavid lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Goldberg throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
McDavid misses with a body punch.
McDavid presses Goldberg against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDavid has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Goldberg seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McDavid can turn it around.
McDavid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goldberg or not.
McDavid can't find room to land a body shot as Goldberg controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDavid.
Goldberg can't find room to land a body shot as McDavid controls the action.
Goldberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDavid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goldberg backwards.
Goldberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDavid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McDavid.
McDavid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldberg throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid tries to work over Goldberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDavid.
Goldberg has a couple of punches blocked by McDavid.
McDavid scores with a shoulder strike.
McDavid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Connor McDavid will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bill Goldberg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Goldberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDavid misses with a straight left.
McDavid scores with a body shot.
McDavid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDavid throws a head kick that Goldberg semi-blocks.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDavid. That's going to slow Goldberg down.
Goldberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goldberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goldberg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McDavid throws a looping overhand right but Goldberg ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Goldberg misses the target.
McDavid throws a jab but it's blocked by Goldberg.
Bill Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDavid blocks a head kick by Goldberg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDavid scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goldberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDavid.
A jab lands there for McDavid.
McDavid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDavid with a hook.
Connor McDavid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDavid on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goldberg. Goldberg obviously looking to wear him down.
Goldberg fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Goldberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch lands to the side of Goldberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Goldberg.
Goldberg tries to clinch up
and McDavid counters with a stiff right hand.
Goldberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDavid avoids the head kick by Goldberg.
Goldberg tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McDavid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDavid throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from McDavid, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goldberg wants to clinch up but McDavid keeps it at a distance.
Goldberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goldberg ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
McDavid throws out a loose jab but Goldberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDavid cracks a nice hook into Goldberg's ribs.
Goldberg misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDavid.
Goldberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDavid moves into range and connects with a jab.
Goldberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDavid.
Goldberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDavid manages to avoid it.
Goldberg is looking to clinch but McDavid is avoiding it.
McDavid looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McDavid is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goldberg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDavid.
McDavid connects with a nice looking jab.
McDavid moves out of range of the strikes.
McDavid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goldberg is looking to clinch.
McDavid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid avoids the head kick by Goldberg.
Goldberg misses with a body punch
letting McDavid counter with a right hand.
Goldberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
McDavid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goldberg, pushing him back against the ropes.
Goldberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bill Goldberg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McDavid lands with a nice body punch.
McDavid works Goldberg's body with a nice hook.
Goldberg swings for the body but McDavid moves out of range.
Jab by McDavid.
Goldberg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McDavid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDavid goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#Goldberg is rocked!
Goldberg walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from McDavid! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Connor McDavid!
Connor McDavid seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AKF 69 | Akira vs. Kim
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Talboteasar loads up on a big right hand but Chamba slips the punch.
Chamba moves out of range as Talboteasar strikes.
Chamba tries to counter by closing the distance.
Talboteasar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chamba wants to slow Talboteasar down by chopping away at his legs.
Chamba misses with a wild body shot.
Talboteasar's corner calls for a 1-2. Talboteasar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Chamba pushes Talboteasar up against the ropes in a clinch.
Chamba scores with a shot to the side of Talboteasar's head.
Chamba throws a punch but it's blocked by Talboteasar.
Chamba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Talboteasar lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Talboteasar manages to break the clinch.
Camulius Talboteasar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chamba staying out of range there.
Talboteasar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That kick from Talboteasar tenderised Chamba's leg. Chamba is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Chamba.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talboteasar throws a hook to the side of Chamba's head but Chamba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chamba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Chamba throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chamba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Talboteasar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Talboteasar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chamba lands a slapping body shot.
Jab by Talboteasar.#CUT#It looks like Gilberto Chamba has been cut.
Talboteasar connects with a body shot.
Chamba lands a slapping body shot.
Talboteasar lands a nice shot to the body.
Talboteasar misses with a looping left.
Chamba wants to counter with a clinch but Talboteasar pushes him away.
Chamba misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Chamba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Talboteasar drops his hands momentarily and Chamba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Talboteasar lands a glancing blow to the side of Chamba's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talboteasar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chamba.
Chamba moves out of range as Talboteasar strikes.
Chamba wants to counter the offense by Talboteasar and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Chamba finds it's way through Talboteasar's defenses. #T2#
Chamba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Talboteasar finds it's way round the side to connect with Chamba's head.
Chamba works Talboteasar's body with a nice hook.
Talboteasar lands a leg kick that knocks Chamba off balance momentarily.
Talboteasar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Talboteasar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chamba misses with a head kick.
Talboteasar lands with a straight right. Chamba didn't see that one coming.
Chamba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Talboteasar rather than just go for the knockout.
Talboteasar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chamba checks a low kick from Talboteasar.
Chamba thows a leg kick but Talboteasar checks it
and Talboteasar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Talboteasar misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talboteasar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chamba scores with a shot to the body.
Chamba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChamba.
Chamba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Camulius Talboteasar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Chamba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Talboteasar.
Gilberto Chamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chamba throws the kick towards the body but Talboteasar avoids it.
Chamba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Talboteasar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Talboteasar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chamba. Chamba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Talboteasar swings for the body but Chamba moves out of range.
Chamba tries to counter with a clinch but Talboteasar shakes him off and moves away.
Chamba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Talboteasar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
No joy there for Talboteasar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab lands there for Talboteasar.
Talboteasar misses the shot to the body.
Chamba tries to counter with a clinch but Talboteasar shakes him off and moves away.
Talboteasar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Talboteasar throws a lazy right hand but Chamba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Talboteasar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chamba moves away.
Camulius Talboteasar is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Talboteasar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chamba lands a glancing blow to the side of Talboteasar's head.
Talboteasar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chamba. #T1#
Chamba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Talboteasar.
Talboteasar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Chamba clinches up against the ropes.
Talboteasar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Talboteasar blocks an elbow strike.
Chamba throws an elbow but it misses.
Our sources have told us that Talboteasar has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Chamba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Talboteasar is leaning against Chamba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Talboteasar misses with a body punch.
Talboteasar avoids a wild elbow strike from Chamba.
Talboteasar blocks an uppercut.
Chamba misses with a punch on the inside.
Chamba misses with a punch to the body.
Chamba avoiding damage as Talboteasar throws knees to the body.
Talboteasar scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Chamba prevents a body shot from Talboteasar.
Chamba working aggressively here.
Talboteasar dodges an elbow strike from Chamba.
Chamba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Talboteasar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chamba swings wildly with an uppercut but Talboteasar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talboteasar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Talboteasar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gilberto Chamba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chamba throws an elbow but it misses.
Talboteasar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Talboteasar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chamba can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Talboteasar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chamba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Talboteasar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chamba misses with the head strike.
Chamba blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Talboteasar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Camulius Talboteasar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Chamba's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Talboteasar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Talboteasar backing away here, and Chamba unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chamba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chamba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chamba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chamba throws the kick towards the body but Talboteasar avoids it.
Talboteasar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chamba on the side of the head.
A head kick by Chamba misses
and Talboteasar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chamba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Talboteasar dips to his left and cracks Chamba with an uppercut!
Talboteasar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chamba.#CUT2#It looks like Camulius Talboteasar has been cut.
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!
Nice body punch from Chamba.
Chamba misses with a head kick.
Talboteasar throws out a powerful jab.
Talboteasar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chamba manages to avoid it.
Talboteasar takes a swing at Chamba's ribcage but misses.
Talboteasar clobbers Chamba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Chamba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Talboteasar misses with an uppercut
and Chamba counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Chamba has Talboteasar up against the ropes in a clinch.
Chamba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Talboteasar lands a nice knee to the body.
Chamba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Chamba throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Talboteasar.
Chamba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Talboteasar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chamba.
Talboteasar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chamba lands an elbow just above Talboteasar 's eye.
Chamba lands a hook that snaps the head of Talboteasar backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chamba lands an elbow that stopped Talboteasar in his tracks for a moment.
Chamba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chamba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chamba lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Chamba throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar missing with knees to the body.
Talboteasar tries to land knees in the clinch but Chamba avoids the damage to the body.
Talboteasar misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chamba.
Talboteasar blocks a body shot from Chamba.
Talboteasar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chamba avoids it.
Chamba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chamba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Talboteasar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Talboteasar tries a body shot but Chamba blocks it.
Chamba throws an elbow but it misses.
Talboteasar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chamba.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chamba working aggressively here.
Chamba throws an elbow but it misses.
Chamba has a couple of punches blocked by Talboteasar.
Chamba has a couple of punches blocked by Talboteasar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Camulius Talboteasar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Talboteasar 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Camulius Talboteasar!

Event: AKF 68 | Scorpion vs. Neich
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Schultz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yamamotica checks it well. #CL2#
Schultz moves into the clinch.
Yamamotica is leaning against Schultz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yamamotica misses with some punches.
Schultz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yamamotica.
Schultz swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamamotica uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schultz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schultz throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamamotica.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schultz as Yamamotica tries to tie him up.
Schultz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schultz missing with knees to the body.
Schultz swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamamotica uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamotica gets through Schultz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schultz blocks a body shot from Yamamotica.
A shot in the inside from Yamamotica.
Yamamotica swings wildly with an uppercut but Schultz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schultz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yamamotica is defending well for now.#T1#
A body shot lands from Schultz.
Schultz trying to land knees to the body.
Schultz lands an uppercut.
Schultz scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kalicius Yamamotica has been cut.
Yamamotica avoiding damage as Schultz throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
Yamamotica tries to work over Schultz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schultz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yamamotica.
Schultz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schultz looking to throw knees to the head but Yamamotica is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Schultz.
Yamamotica takes a shot to the head.
Schultz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yamamotica tries to work over Schultz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamamotica scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yamamotica throws a punch but it's blocked by Schultz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schultz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schultz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schultz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamamotica misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamamotica.
Schultz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schultz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schultz trying to land knees to the body.
Schultz landing knees to the head.
Yamamotica tries to work over Schultz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamamotica.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schultz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamamotica blocking some punches.
Yamamotica blocking some punches.
Yamamotica trying to control the position but instead, Schultz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yamamotica into the ropes.
Yamamotica blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schultz pushes Yamamotica back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yamamotica misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yamamotica.
Schultz gets through Yamamotica's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schultz lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dutch Schultz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalicius Yamamotica's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Schultz throws a lazy head kick
and Yamamotica counters with a series of strikes. Schultz will be more careful next time no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Schultz.
Yamamotica connects with a nice looking jab.
Yamamotica misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yamamotica looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yamamotica throws a right and a left that Schultz avoids nicely.
It seemed like Schultz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yamamotica takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yamamotica swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yamamotica displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schultz throws out the jab.
Yamamotica throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yamamotica keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schultz swings widly with a right hand
and Yamamotica counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schultz throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Yamamotica counter with a right hand.
Yamamotica swings for the body but Schultz moves out of range.
A big right from Schultz misses.
Kalicius Yamamotica is winning the standup battle so far.
Schultz throws a combination. Yamamotica tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Schultz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schultz ducks under a wild hook from Yamamotica.
Yamamotica connects with a body shot that sends Schultz's belly button to the back.
Donk. Schultz catches Yamamotica right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Schultz. That snapped Yamamotica's head back.
Yamamotica throws a right hand that Schultz ducks under and follows up with a left that Schultz also avoids with ease.
Schultz throws a sloppy head kick and Yamamotica moves out of range easily.
Schultz throws a combination that misses
and Schultz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamamotica lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yamamotica.
Schultz throws a leg kick
and Yamamotica connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yamamotica tests Schultz's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Schultz has closed the distance and engaged Yamamotica in a clinch.
Schultz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yamamotica has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schultz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yamamotica is defending well for now.
Yamamotica lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schultz or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamotica stalling in the clinch but Schultz improves position.
Yamamotica misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamotica misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schultz.
Yamamotica trying to land knees to the body.
Yamamotica is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T2#
Yamamotica blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamamotica is trying to stall.
Yamamotica misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Schultz.
A head punch on the inside from Yamamotica fails to land.
Schultz throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schultz.
Schultz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schultz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yamamotica taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yamamotica misses with a punch on the inside.
Schultz swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamamotica uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schultz cracks Yamamotica with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamamotica tries a body shot but Schultz blocks it.
Yamamotica doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamamotica on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Schultz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kalicius Yamamotica will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalicius Yamamotica's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yamamotica throws a combination. Schultz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yamamotica throws a body shot but no joy.
Schultz misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Schultz darts in and clinches Yamamotica up against the ropes.
Yamamotica is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schultz is defending well for now.
A short left from Yamamotica.
Schultz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schultz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yamamotica avoiding damage as Schultz throws knees to the body.
Schultz looking to throw knees to the head but Yamamotica is blocking nicely.
Yamamotica blocks an uppercut.
Schultz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schultz lands with a left to the head.
Yamamotica wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamamotica.
A right hand to the body from Yamamotica.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamotica's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yamamotica swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Schultz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schultz misses with a knee to the head.
Yamamotica lands a right hand.
Schultz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamamotica backwards.
Schultz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schultz has a couple of punches blocked by Yamamotica.
Schultz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamamotica tries a body shot but Schultz blocks it.
Yamamotica working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yamamotica avoiding damage as Schultz throws knees to the body.
Yamamotica missing with knees to the body.
Schultz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamamotica blocking some punches.
Schultz lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Schultz.
Schultz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dutch Schultz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schultz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schultz blocking some punches. #T2#
Yamamotica is trying to break the clinch but Schultz is controlling him.
Yamamotica swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamamotica blocks an uppercut.
Yamamotica lands a nice uppercut.
Schultz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yamamotica has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schultz blocks an uppercut.
Schultz crunches a lovely knee into Yamamotica's ribcage.
Schultz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Schultz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schultz.
Yamamotica working aggressively here.
Schultz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamamotica misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schultz.
Schultz scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamamotica fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schultz looking to throw knees to the head but Yamamotica is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Schultz.
Yamamotica managing to block the knees to the body from Schultz.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: AKF 63 | Beukeboom vs. Ponor
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Talboteasar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGuire. That one must have hurt.
Talboteasar looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
McGuire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Talboteasar swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a good low kick that Talboteasar was not able to check.
Talboteasar scores with a decent looking hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
Talboteasar misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Camulius Talboteasar has been cut.#KD2#
McGuire lands a front kick to the face, that drops Talboteasar to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talboteasar lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Talboteasar sees coming a mile off.#KD2#
Talboteasar walks into a straight right hand and goes down! McGuire rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Talboteasar has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it. #KD2#
Talboteasar ducks into a a hook from McGuire and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC2#Talboteasar is rocked!
Talboteasar throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.#CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
Talboteasar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Talboteasar prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Talboteasar swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Talboteasar counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Talboteasar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses
and Talboteasar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Talboteasar.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire throws a hook but Talboteasar avoids it easily.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Talboteasar's shoulder, as Talboteasar tries to avoid the shot.
Talboteasar throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire blocks a jab.
Talboteasar scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Talboteasar throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Talboteasar.
McGuire follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Talboteasar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Talboteasar connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
Talboteasar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws a hook but Talboteasar blocks it.
It looked like Talboteasar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuire.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire slips a straight right by Talboteasar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Talboteasar in a clinch.
Talboteasar tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Talboteasar misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent McGuire will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Camulius Talboteasar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Talboteasar throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Talboteasar is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
Talboteasar works the jab nicely.
Talboteasar throws out a powerful jab.
Talboteasar misses with the combination.
McGuire replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Talboteasar blocks it well.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Talboteasar's head.
McGuire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick
and Talboteasar counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - McGuire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGuire.
Talboteasar takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from McGuire. #T1#
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Talboteasar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Talboteasar loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Talboteasar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Talboteasar lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
Talboteasar lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.
Talboteasar throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Talboteasar misses with an uppercut.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Talboteasar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Talboteasar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Talboteasar swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
Talboteasar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Talboteasar scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Talboteasar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talboteasar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Talboteasar connects with a single shot there.
Talboteasar misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire misses with a body punch
and Talboteasar counters with a straight right hand.
Talboteasar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice uppercut lands for Talboteasar. That snapped McGuire's head back.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Talboteasar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Talboteasar throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talboteasar connects with a jab.#CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
Talboteasar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Camulius Talboteasar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Camulius Talboteasar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Talboteasar misses.
Talboteasar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
Talboteasar backing away here, and McGuire unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Talboteasar with a jab.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Talboteasar moves out of range easily.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Talboteasar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Camulius Talboteasar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talboteasar scores with a jab.
Talboteasar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire tries to clinch but Talboteasar moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Talboteasar.
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 big right from Talboteasar misses.
Talboteasar throws a good cross that connects.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Talboteasar swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Talboteasar misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
Talboteasar lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.#CL2#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Talboteasar, pushing him back against the ropes.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Talboteasar avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Talboteasar.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Talboteasar backwards.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Talboteasar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from McGuire. #BC#
Talboteasar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Talboteasar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
McGuire instigates a clinch.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Talboteasar is defending well for now.#T2#
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
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 left hand lands to the body for Talboteasar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
Talboteasar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Talboteasar lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Talboteasar works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Talboteasar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Talboteasar lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Talboteasar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Talboteasar avoids it.
Talboteasar unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGuire lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Talboteasar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Talboteasar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#ROC#McGuire is rocked!
Talboteasar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:28

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

Event: AKF 63 | Scorpion vs. Whok
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
A low kick from McDavid misses
and Jovanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Jovanovic closes the distance and pushes McDavid back into the ropes.
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDavid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but McDavid avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jovanovic.
McDavid told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
McDavid takes a shot to the head.
McDavid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDavid misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDavid has a couple of punches blocked by Jovanovic.
McDavid lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDavid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
McDavid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jovanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovanovic gets through McDavid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDavid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jovanovic blocks an uppercut.
McDavid misses with the head strike. #T1#
McDavid blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries a body shot but McDavid blocks it.
McDavid throws a head punch that misses.
Jovanovic blocks an uppercut.
Jovanovic misses with the head strike.
Jovanovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDavid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jovanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDavid throws a punch but it's blocked by Jovanovic.
A right hand to the body from McDavid.
Jovanovic prevents a body shot from McDavid.
McDavid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
McDavid trying to land knees to the body.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDavid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Jovanovic lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
Jovanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jovanovic working aggressively here. #T2#
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDavid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jovanovic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McDavid misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Jovanovic.
McDavid looks winded!
Jovanovic tries a body shot but McDavid blocks it.
Jovanovic lands an uppercut.
McDavid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDavid swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDavid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDavid.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic lands a left hand.
Jovanovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovic tries to work over McDavid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jovanovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDavid connects with a body shot.
Connor McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from McDavid misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jovanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jovanovic lands the left hand.
McDavid throws a shot from downtown. Jovanovic moves away and avoids it.
Jovanovic moves in looking to clinch but McDavid pushes him off.
McDavid throws out a counter right but Jovanovic avoids it with no problem.
McDavid connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from McDavid.
Jovanovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDavid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDavid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDavid throws a poor cross that misses
and Jovanovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jovanovic checks a low kick from McDavid.
Jovanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDavid.
Jovanovic tests McDavid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jovanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDavid can do to turn this around?#T1#
McDavid thumps Jovanovic with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Jovanovic. Those never looked like landing.
McDavid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jovanovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDavid jabs Jovanovic right on the nose. Jovanovic blinks but takes it well.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Jovanovic saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Jovanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jovanovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jovanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDavid throws a hook but Jovanovic blocks it.
McDavid cracks Jovanovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
McDavid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jovanovic checks it well.
McDavid throws a hook but Jovanovic avoids it easily.
Jovanovic moves out of range as McDavid strikes.
McDavid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jovanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from McDavid.
Jovanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDavid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
McDavid misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Jovanovic.
McDavid throws a right hand that misses
and McDavid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDavid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDavid throws a shot from downtown. Jovanovic moves away and avoids it.
Jovanovic looks to land a right hand but McDavid moved out of range.
McDavid now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDavid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut. McDavid saw that one coming.
Jovanovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDavid in his tracks.
Jovanovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDavid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDavid throws a sloppy head kick
and Jovanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jovanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDavid.
Jovanovic is looking to counter punch.
Jovanovic ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
McDavid swings widly with a right hand
and Jovanovic counters with a straight right hand.
McDavid throws a hook but Jovanovic blocks it.
McDavid ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Connor McDavid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDavid.
McDavid avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDavid! But no joy.
McDavid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jovanovic connects with a body shot that sends McDavid's belly button to the back.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDavid.
Connor McDavid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jovanovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jovanovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jovanovic tries to clinch up.
Jovanovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDavid lands a leg kick that knocks Jovanovic off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic scores with a jab to the head.
McDavid misses with a right hand
and Jovanovic counters with a straight right hand.
McDavid throws a low kick but Jovanovic moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovanovic is looking to clinch.
McDavid feints a counter leg kick.
Jovanovic gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Jovanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDavid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jovanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDavid. #CL#
Jovanovic rushes McDavid and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDavid's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jovanovic.
McDavid misses with the head strike.
Jovanovic tries to work over McDavid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic tries to work over McDavid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDavid throws a head punch that misses.
McDavid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDavid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDavid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
McDavid misses with some punches.
McDavid scores with a shot to the side of Jovanovic's head.
Jovanovic working aggressively here.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but McDavid avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes. #T2#
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as McDavid controls his hands.
Jovanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDavid digs a right hand underneath Jovanovic's ribcage. Jovanovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as McDavid controls the action.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as McDavid controls his hands.
Nenad Jovanovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jovanovic tries a body shot but McDavid blocks it.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDavid's elbow.
McDavid misses with a body punch.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jovanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDavid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jovanovic.
McDavid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jovanovic fails to land.
McDavid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDavid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jovanovic's elbow.
Jovanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Connor McDavid.
I think McDavid has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Connor McDavid!
A relieved looking Connor McDavid 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: AKF 63 | Scorpion vs. Whok
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Yamamotica is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kim dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yamamotica. That did some damage!
A low kick from Kim misses
and Yamamotica cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Kim drives through and clinches with Yamamotica against the ropes.
Yamamotica throws a head punch that misses.
Yamamotica swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamamotica takes a shot to the head.
Yamamotica working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamamotica.
Kim tries a body shot but Yamamotica blocks it.
Yamamotica blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamamotica trying to land knees to the body.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamamotica swings wildly with an uppercut but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim can't find room to land a body shot as Yamamotica controls the action.
Kim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kim avoiding damage as Yamamotica throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kim.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Yamamotica.
Yamamotica blocking some punches. #T1#
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamamotica.
Kim working aggressively here.
Kim can't find room to land a body shot as Yamamotica controls the action. #BC#
Kim manages to break the clinch.
Yamamotica thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamamotica.
Yamamotica misses with a few strikes there.
Yamamotica scores with a sloppy right hand. Kim should have avoided that one.
Yamamotica misses with a right hand #CL#
and Kim holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yamamotica pushes Kim back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kim lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kim.
Yamamotica missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yamamotica misses with a body punch.
Yamamotica blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Kim. #T2#
Kim scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamamotica misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamamotica lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yamamotica misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kim misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Kim.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamamotica tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kim avoids it.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamamotica uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamotica lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Kim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasol Kim dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kim comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yamamotica swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Kim gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yamamotica doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamamotica throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Yamamotica misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamamotica blocks a body shot from Kim.
Kim lands with a left to the head.
Kim blocks a body shot from Yamamotica.
Kim lands with a short shot to the head.
Kim lands a body punch.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kim lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kim blocks a body shot from Yamamotica.
Yamamotica misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kim lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kim lands a right hand. #T1#
Kim gets through Yamamotica's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamamotica tries a body shot but Kim blocks it.
Kim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Yamamotica gets through Kim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamamotica swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kim lands a right hand.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Yamamotica misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yasol Kim has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kim digs a right hand underneath Yamamotica's ribcage. Yamamotica let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yamamotica's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kim lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Yamamotica blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kim presses Yamamotica against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kim lands a shoulder strike.
Kim lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Yamamotica as the two fighters clinch.
Kim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamamotica can do to turn this around?
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim lands with a light punch inside.
Kim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamamotica.
Kim lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yamamotica or not.
A head punch on the inside from Yamamotica fails to land.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kim lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamamotica backwards.
Kim trying to stall but Yamamotica improves his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kim pushes Yamamotica back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Yamamotica blocks a body shot from Kim.
Kim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kim lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasol Kim dominated that second round.
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#
Kim feints and then cracks Yamamotica's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yamamotica down.
Kalicius Yamamotica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kim.
Yamamotica throws a solid leg kick but Kim takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yamamotica.
Yamamotica connects with a single shot there.
Yamamotica slips a straight right by Kim.
Yamamotica connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kim. Kim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yamamotica lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kim circles away quickly and effectively.
Yamamotica is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A cross from Yamamotica lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kim.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamotica was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Yamamotica gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kim misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamamotica counters with a straight right hand.
Yamamotica misses with a hook. Kim ducked under it nicely.
Kim seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamotica connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kim momentarily.
Kim connects with a leg kick.
Yamamotica connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kim's hands.
Yamamotica might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kim. Yamamotica does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yasol Kim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Yamamotica.
Yamamotica drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Kim.
Yamamotica uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kim jabs at Yamamotica's body.
Kim is looking to clinch but Yamamotica is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yamamotica! But no joy.
Yamamotica throws a leg kick that misses.
Yamamotica changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamotica tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamamotica.
Kalicius Yamamotica seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kim scores with a nice strike.
No joy there for Yamamotica, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yamamotica has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kim misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kim pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yamamotica is out of range and Kim settles back down.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Kim clinches up with Yamamotica and pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamotica has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kim here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T2#
Yamamotica tries to work over Kim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamamotica tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kim's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kim lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Kim - that landed with a thud.
Kim lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kim lands a body punch.
Yamamotica misses with a hook from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasol Kim!
Our winner, Yasol Kim, 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: AKF FN | Tharrier vs. Dimitrov
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Havok tries to clinch up but Kassicus circles away and keeps his distance.
Havok has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Havok on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD2#
Havok staggers Kassicus with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Kassicus looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#CUT2#It looks like Zacharias Kassicus has been cut.
Kassicus swinging wildly here.
Havok looks to score with a jab to the body but Kassicus is just out of range.
Kassicus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kassicus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Havok was well out of range. Poor timing from Kassicus.
Havok throws out a loose jab but Kassicus uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Havok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kassicus avoids the head kick by Havok.
Kassicus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Havok closes the distance and catches Kassicus with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Kassicus is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Kassicus is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Kassicus is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Havok takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dez Havok!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dez Havok made sure he mentioned HELLS BALLS RECOVERY, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: AKF FN | Tharrier vs. Dimitrov
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Sandoval defending well as Larsson loads up on a big left hand.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandoval throws the left hand but Larsson avoids the punch easily.
Larsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sandoval throws a jab but it's blocked by Larsson.
Larsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sandoval looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sandoval lands a nice shot that snaps Larsson's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Larsson. Those never looked like landing.
Sandoval swings for the body but Larsson moves out of range.
Sandoval jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sandoval has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A telegraphed right hand from Larsson misses the target.
Sandoval is looking to clinch but Larsson is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval 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.
Sandoval connects with the punch.
Sandoval lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sandoval finds it's way round the side to connect with Larsson's head.
Larsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandoval.#T1#
Larsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sandoval takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good shot there by Larsson.
Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larsson.
Larsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice jab there from Larsson.
A telegraphed right hand from Larsson misses the target.
Larsson blocks a jab.
Larsson misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Sandoval clinches up with Larsson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Larsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sandoval's efforts to push away.
Larsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Larsson fails to land.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval lands a nice uppercut.
Sandoval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
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!
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sandoval is working Larsson over against the ropes.
Sandoval blocking some punches. #BC#
Sandoval manages to break the clinch.
Larsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sandoval.
Larsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Larsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sandoval looks to throw the jab but Larsson is out of range.
Larsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Larsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Larsson tenderised Sandoval's leg. Sandoval is trying to keep his angry face on.
Larsson throws a looping overhand right but Sandoval ducks down to avoid it.
Larsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 Miguel Sandoval will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A lazy left from Sandoval finds it's target.
Larsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sandoval sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Larsson.#CL#
Sandoval clinches with his opponent.
Larsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sandoval misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Sandoval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Larsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sandoval was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larsson.
A telegraphed right hand from Sandoval misses the target.
Larsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval wants to clinch.
Larsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Larsson throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Sandoval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Sandoval wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sandoval swinging wildly here.
Larsson throws out a counter right but Sandoval avoids it with no problem.
Larsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sandoval.
Sandoval keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for Larsson.
Sandoval needs to keep his hands up - Larsson had a free shot at his head there.
Sandoval throws a looping overhand right but Larsson ducks down to avoid it.
Adam Larsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sandoval has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Larsson throws a jab when Sandoval was well out of range.
Sandoval was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sandoval blocks a head kick by Larsson.
Sandoval throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Sandoval gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sandoval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson blocks an uppercut.
Larsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Larsson blocks a body shot from Sandoval. #BC#
Sandoval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Sandoval gets a clinch.
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Larsson.
Sandoval misses with a body punch.
Sandoval has had enough of the clinch but Larsson keeps him there for the moment.
Larsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sandoval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Larsson working aggressively here.
Miguel Sandoval has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sandoval misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Sandoval dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Sandoval displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larsson throws out the jab.
Adam Larsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miguel Sandoval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sandoval looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sandoval has time to react.
Sandoval is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larsson.
Sandoval was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sandoval swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larsson throws a body punch but Sandoval moves out of range. #CL#
Sandoval clinches.
Sandoval misses with some punches.
Sandoval misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Larsson fails to land. #T1#
Sandoval lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Larsson.
Sandoval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Larsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval blocking some punches. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Larsson is trying to push Sandoval away but Sandoval has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Larsson's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larsson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Larsson throws a head punch that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval!

Event: AKF 61 | Durand vs. Beukeboom
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Talboteasar blocks a jab.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Talboteasar throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Talboteasar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Magomedov clinches.
Talboteasar prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Talboteasar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Magomedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Talboteasar.
A right hook to the body lands for Talboteasar.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Talboteasar backwards.
Talboteasar landing knees to the body.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Talboteasar.
I was talking to Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talboteasar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Talboteasar controls his hands.
Talboteasar tries to land knees in the clinch but Magomedov avoids the damage to the body.
Magomedov misses with a knee strike.
Magomedov misses with a knee to the head.
Talboteasar lands an uppercut.#T1#
Talboteasar lands a left hand.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Talboteasar avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the ropes.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Talboteasar.
Magomedov missing with knees to the body.
Talboteasar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magomedov is defending well for now.
Talboteasar gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Talboteasar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Talboteasar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Talboteasar.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Talboteasar working aggressively here.
Magomedov misses with a knee to the head.
Magomedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Talboteasar is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magomedov.
Talboteasar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talboteasar goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Talboteasar wants to break free but Magomedov has control.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Talboteasar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Talboteasar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Talboteasar swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talboteasar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov lands a left hand. #BC2#
Talboteasar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Talboteasar throws a big shot that misses.
Talboteasar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov moves out of range as Talboteasar strikes.
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 Nikolai Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from Talboteasar lands.
Talboteasar looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Talboteasar circles away quickly and effectively.
Camulius Talboteasar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talboteasar throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Talboteasar as he connects with a hook.
Talboteasar misses with a straight left.
Talboteasar throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Magomedov.#CL#
Magomedov rushes Talboteasar and presses him up against the ropes.
Magomedov cracks Talboteasar with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talboteasar misses with the head strike.
Magomedov tries to work over Talboteasar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov misses with a knee to the head.
Talboteasar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nikolai Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov lands a right hand. #T1#
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Talboteasar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Talboteasar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body.
Talboteasar is breathing heavily.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a knee to the head.
Talboteasar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Magomedov connects with a knee to the head.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Talboteasar avoids the damage to the body.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Talboteasar controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Talboteasar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov.
Magomedov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Talboteasar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to work over Talboteasar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Talboteasar takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
A head punch on the inside from Talboteasar fails to land.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Talboteasar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Magomedov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Talboteasar needs to keep his hands up - Magomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Camulius Talboteasar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Talboteasar looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Talboteasar jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
Talboteasar misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Magomedov misses the target.
Magomedov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Talboteasar back to the ropes. Magomedov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Magomedov has closed the distance and engaged Talboteasar in a clinch.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talboteasar can do to turn this around?
Talboteasar tries to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling the position.
Talboteasar prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Talboteasar cracks Magomedov with a nice body shot.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Talboteasar lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Talboteasar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Talboteasar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talboteasar's elbow.
Talboteasar has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Talboteasar or not.
Talboteasar missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talboteasar's elbow.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Talboteasar throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov pushes Talboteasar back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Talboteasar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Talboteasar prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Talboteasar misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Talboteasar prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Talboteasar takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Talboteasar backwards.
Talboteasar tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Talboteasar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov.
A right hand to the body from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Talboteasar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magomedov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Talboteasar blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomedov, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Magomedov!

Event: AKF 61 | Durand vs. Beukeboom
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Larsson scores with a nice body kick.
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
A jab from Larsson finds it's way through Wearmouth's defenses.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick
and Larsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larsson lands with a shot to the body.
Wearmouth slips under a jab.
Larsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Larsson misses with a looping left.
Wearmouth misses with a straight left.
Wearmouth throws a looping overhand right but Larsson ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Wearmouth misses.
Wearmouth throws a lazy body kick
and Larsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth misses with a lunging right hand
and Larsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Larsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wearmouth. That did some damage!
Larsson moves away from the strike by Wearmouth.
Larsson checks a low kick from Wearmouth.#T1#
Wearmouth throws a solid leg kick but Larsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wearmouth.
Larsson connects with a body shot that sends Wearmouth's belly button to the back.
Larsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wearmouth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Larsson lands a head shot.
Larsson moves out of range as Wearmouth strikes.
Larsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wearmouth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Larsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wearmouth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Larsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Larsson scores with a punch to the head.
A lazy body kick from Wearmouth
and Larsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larsson cracks a nice hook into Wearmouth's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wearmouth is looking to score with low kicks.
Larsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Larsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Larsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Larsson avoids the head kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a left hand
and Larsson counters with a series of strikes. Wearmouth will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Larsson jabs at Wearmouth's body.
Wearmouth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Larsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wearmouth.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larsson.
Larsson cracks Wearmouth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
An inside leg kick from Wearmouth misses.
Larsson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wearmouth had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A right-left combo lands from Wearmouth.
Larsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Larsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Larsson misses the target.
Larsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wearmouth finds it's way round the side to connect with Larsson's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wearmouth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wearmouth throws the left hand but Larsson avoids the punch easily.
Wearmouth backing away here, and Larsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Larsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Larsson.
A punch combination from Larsson misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Larsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Larsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Larsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Larsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wearmouth on the side of the head.
Larsson with a hook.
Larsson lands a head shot.
Larsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wearmouth doesn't seem bothered though.
Wearmouth misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Wearmouth lands but Larsson takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsson blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Good standup being displayed there by Larsson as he connects with a hook.
Larsson scores with a jab.
A left lands for Larsson.
Larsson scores with a nice head shot.
Larsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wearmouth throws a lazy head kick
letting Larsson counter with a right hand.
Larsson tests Wearmouth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larsson tests Wearmouth's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Wearmouth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wearmouth lands a nice shot that snaps Larsson's head back.
Larsson connects with a body shot.
Larsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the body from Wearmouth misses
and Larsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Wearmouth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wearmouth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wearmouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larsson. Larsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Wearmouth misses with a combination
and Larsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Larsson.
Wearmouth scores with a jab. Larsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab, jab by Larsson - just one landing.
Wearmouth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wearmouth throws a looping overhand right but Larsson ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Wearmouth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Larsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Wearmouth is predictable there
and Larsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Wearmouth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Larsson lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#Wearmouth is rocked!
A cross from Larsson lands.
Oh Wearmouth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Larsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wearmouth seems to have got his legs back now.
Larsson with a nice cross.
Larsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wearmouth looks to land a combination but Larsson avoids it well.
It seemed like Larsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Larsson throws a looping overhand right but Wearmouth ducks down to avoid it.
Larsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsson scores with a nice head shot.
Adam Larsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wearmouth is looking to land body kicks.
Wearmouth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Larsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Larsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wearmouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dave Wearmouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wearmouth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Larsson.
Jab from Larsson.
Wearmouth missing with a left hand there. Larsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larsson scores with a nice head shot.
Wearmouth throws a series of punches but Larsson moves out of range.
Larsson works over Wearmouth's head and body with a nice combination.
Larsson blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsson is just out of range.
Larsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wearmouth in his tracks.
Larsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth throws a head kick but Larsson moves out of range.
Larsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Larsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wearmouth's sensitive parts.
Larsson scores with a punch to the head.
Larsson stuns Wearmouth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wearmouth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Wearmouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larsson. Larsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Larsson scores with a body shot.
A left lands for Larsson.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Larsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Wearmouth's head.
Larsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wearmouth takes a swing at Larsson's ribcage but misses.
Larsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Larsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Wearmouth off the ropes and back into range.
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!
Larsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wearmouth throws a jab when Larsson was well out of range.
Larsson connects with the punch.
Wearmouth misses with a double jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Larsson checks a leg kick.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick that knocks Larsson off balance momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Larsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wearmouth is looking to chop away at Larsson's legs.
Nice shot by Larsson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larsson scores with a nice head shot.
Larsson connects with a leg kick.
Wearmouth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Larsson scores with a jab.
Wearmouth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Larsson scores with a hook to the body. Wearmouth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Larsson punishes Wearmouth's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Larsson.
Wearmouth throws a push kick but Larsson slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Larsson lands a body shot.
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Larsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larsson 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Larsson!

Event: AKF FN | Diego vs. Tharrier
Date: Jul 22, 2022

#R1#
Nugetio scoring well with a low kick there.
Nugetio takes a swing at Waldron's ribcage but misses.
Waldron staying out of range there.
Waldron has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Waldron walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Waldron with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Waldron tries to land a front kick but Nugetio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nugetio circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Nugetio misses.
Nugetio connects with the punch.
Waldron has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nugetio.
Nugetio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Waldron throws a fast counter high kick but Nugetio manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waldron tries a low kick but Nugetio avoids it.
Waldron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nugetio.
Nugetio lands a lovely overhand right.
Nugetio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Waldron.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nugetio keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Nugetio misses with a few strikes there.
Waldron moves out of range of the strikes.
Nugetio throws a lazy uppercut
and Waldron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nugetio throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Waldron holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Waldron blocking some punches.
Waldron has a couple of punches blocked by Nugetio.
Nugetio working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Waldron.
Waldron lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Waldron throws an elbow that misses.
Nugetio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nugetio misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nugetio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waldron tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nugetio's elbow.
Waldron lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T2#
Nugetio tries a body shot but Waldron blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Waldron.
Nugetio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Waldron lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Waldron tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nugetio avoids it.
Waldron is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Waldron.
Nugetio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nugetio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nugetio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Waldron tries to stall but Nugetio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nugetio lands a knee to the body.
Nugetio managing to block the knees to the body from Waldron.
Waldron throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nugetio blocks it with crossed arms.
Nugetio lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Waldron.
Nugetio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Litticius Nugetio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nugetio throws the left hand but Waldron avoids the punch easily.
Nugetio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Waldron tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nugetio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Waldron keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Waldron lands with a straight right. Nugetio didn't see that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nugetio. That's going to slow Waldron down.
Nugetio cracks Waldron with a good jab.
Nugetio looks to land a right hand but Waldron moved out of range.
Nugetio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Waldron throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waldron walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nugetio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jab from Nugetio.
Nugetio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Nugetio defending well as Waldron loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Nugetio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nugetio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nugetio scores with the left hand. Waldron knows he should have avoided that one.
Nugetio lands a nice shot that snaps Waldron's head back.
Nugetio throws a good cross that connects.
Waldron looks to land a right hand but Nugetio moved out of range.
Waldron moves out of range of the strikes.
Nugetio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Waldron takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nugetio misses with an uppercut.
Waldron slips a jab from Nugetio.
Nugetio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waldron can do to turn this around?
Waldron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nugetio.
Nugetio lands with a shot to the body.
Waldron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Nugetio scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nugetio connects with a leg kick.
Nugetio thuds a left hand into Waldron's body.
Nugetio connects with the punch.
Waldron moves away from the strike by Nugetio.
Waldron misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nugetio. That's going to slow Waldron down.
Waldron misses with a hook
and Nugetio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Waldron closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Nugetio to counter with a crisp jab.
Nugetio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Waldron looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nugetio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Waldron has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Litticius Nugetio dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Waldron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nugetio lands a really nice looking cross but Waldron seems unphased.
Nugetio feints and then cracks Waldron's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Waldron down.
Nugetio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nugetio lands with an overhand left.
Litticius Nugetio is winning the standup battle so far.
Waldron throws a jab when Nugetio was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Nugetio.
Nugetio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Waldron drops his hands momentarily and Nugetio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Johnny Waldron has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nugetio scores with a hook.
Waldron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nugetio was well out of range. Poor timing from Waldron.
Nugetio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Waldron.
Nugetio works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waldron moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Nugetio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waldron.
Waldron swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nugetio scoring well with a low kick there.
Waldron shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Litticius Nugetio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waldron misses with an uppercut
and Nugetio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Waldron avoids the body shot from Nugetio.
Nugetio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Waldron momentarily.
Nugetio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Nugetio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nugetio.
Nugetio loads up on a big right hand but Waldron slips the punch.
Waldron takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nugetio misses the jab.
Waldron takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Waldron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nugetio.
Johnny Waldron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Waldron ducks under a wild hook from Nugetio.
Waldron's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Waldron duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Litticius Nugetio has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nugetio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waldron takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nugetio tries to bum rush Waldron with a series of wild strikes but Waldron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Waldron swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Waldron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nugetio manages to avoid it.
Nugetio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waldron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nugetio.
Waldron's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A shot to the liver by Nugetio. Beautiful body shot.
Waldron drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nugetio looks to score with a jab to the body but Waldron is just out of range.
Waldron is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Nugetio.

And that's the end of the fight!
Litticius Nugetio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nugetio 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Litticius Nugetio!

Event: AKF 60 | Obama vs. Ringnes
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Bandichoo looks to throw the jab but Nurse is out of range.
Nurse looks to land a left hand but Bandichoo moved out of range nicely.
Nurse looks to throw the jab but Bandichoo is out of range.
Nurse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nurse misses with a body shot
and Bandichoo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Darnell Nurse has been cut.
Bandichoo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurse.
Darnell Nurse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandichoo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bandichoo moves forwards but Nurse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nurse blocks a low kick nicely.
Nurse misses with a left hand
and Bandichoo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bandichoo throws a right hand that misses
and Nurse counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurse stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurse scores with a jab.
Nurse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nurse jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Nurse lands the left hand.
Nurse lands a nice shot to the body.
Bandichoo avoids the body shot from Nurse.
Nurse misses with a straight left.
Bandichoo throws a big shot that misses.
Nurse with a hook.
Nurse moves out of range of the body kick.
A left and a right from Nurse both land. Nice combination.
Nurse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandichoo.
Nurse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bandichoo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurse throws a series of punches but Bandichoo avoids them all with ease.
Nurse might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nurse lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Nurse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nurse.
Bandichoo takes one on the button.
Bandichoo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nurse thuds his right hand into Bandichoo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nurse is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nurse ducks under a wild hook from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nurse jabs Bandichoo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nurse scores with a decent looking hook.
Bandichoo slips a jab from Nurse.
A counter left hand to the body from Bandichoo misses its target.
Bandichoo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nurse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurse scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandichoo. Nurse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurse thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Bandichoo misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darnell Nurse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darnell Nurse's cut.
That's time! Bandichoo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nurse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bandichoo throws a front kick that sends Nurse stumbling back into the ropes.
Nurse scores with a body shot.
Nurse slips a jab from Bandichoo.
Darnell Nurse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandichoo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nurse checks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Nurse as he connects with a hook.
Bandichoo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Nurse.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurse! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandichoo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nurse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurse cracks a nice hook into Bandichoo's ribs.
Nurse has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurse scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nurse, as that shot connected.
Bandichoo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nurse has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bandichoo misses with a leg kick.
Bandichoo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bandichoo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nurse's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bandichoo slips under a jab.
Bandichoo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nurse lands with an uppercut that bounces Bandichoo off the ropes and back into range.
Nurse blocks the body kick.
Bandichoo slips under a jab from Nurse.
Bandichoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurse.
Jab from Nurse.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Nurse knocks Bandichoo out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darnell Nurse!

Event: AKF FN | Dimitrov vs. Quick
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Benedetti misses with a right hand
and McDavid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benedetti throws a jab when McDavid was well out of range.
Benedetti with a nice cross.
McDavid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benedetti under the eye.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDavid.
McDavid with the inside leg kick.
McDavid takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDavid throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
McDavid with a hook.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
McDavid connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDavid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from McDavid tenderised Benedetti's leg. Benedetti is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDavid looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.
Benedetti moves out of range as McDavid strikes.
Benedetti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benedetti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
McDavid misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDavid. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDavid defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDavid moves away.
McDavid slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benedetti cracks a nice hook into McDavid's ribs.
The fighters circling - McDavid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDavid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
McDavid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benedetti doesn't seem bothered though.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benedetti lands a leg kick that knocks McDavid off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDavid misses with a looping right.#T2#
McDavid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benedetti moves out of range of the strikes.
McDavid slips under a jab from Benedetti.
McDavid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benedetti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDavid's head.
McDavid just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
McDavid is looking to slow Benedetti down with leg kicks.
Benedetti moves out of range of the strikes.
McDavid connects with a single shot there.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of McDavid's head but McDavid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDavid tries to counter by clinching up but Benedetti breaks away and moves out of range.
Benedetti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDavid was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.
Benedetti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McDavid tests Benedetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDavid throws a hook but Benedetti avoids it easily.
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 Connor McDavid will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McDavid misses with a few strikes there.
Benedetti checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Benedetti misses.
McDavid connects with a body shot.
Benedetti lands a jab.
Benedetti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McDavid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benedetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDavid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDavid throws a shot from downtown. Benedetti moves away and avoids it.
Benedetti throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDavid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Connor McDavid is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDavid. That's going to slow Benedetti down.
Benedetti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDavid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDavid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDavid.
Benedetti cracks McDavid with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Connor McDavid has been cut.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but McDavid moved out of range.#T1#
Benedetti throws a front kick aimed at McDavid's knee but McDavid avoids it well.
McDavid misses with a body shot. #KD2#
Benedetti catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! McDavid stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? McDavid walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDavid.
Benedetti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDavid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti blocks the body kick.
McDavid tests Benedetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDavid.
McDavid connects with an inside leg kick.
Benedetti misses with a hook. McDavid ducked under it nicely.
McDavid avoids the head kick by Benedetti.
McDavid scores with a head kick. Benedetti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McDavid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. McDavid moves away and avoids it.#T2#
McDavid defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
McDavid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but McDavid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDavid staying out of range there.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Benedetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDavid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDavid ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
A telegraphed right hand from McDavid misses the target.
McDavid scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McDavid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDavid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDavid.
McDavid sizes up Benedetti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDavid thinks about countering with a body kick.
McDavid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benedetti on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Connor McDavid'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#
McDavid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benedetti slips a jab from McDavid.
McDavid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benedetti on the side of the head.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by McDavid. Beautiful body shot.
Benedetti moves into range and connects with a jab.
McDavid throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Benedetti's head.
Benedetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD2#
Benedetti cracks McDavid with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can McDavid 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. McDavid looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC2#McDavid is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDavid connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDavid throws out the jab.
McDavid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
McDavid tries to counter by clinching up but Benedetti breaks away and moves out of range.
McDavid misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
McDavid ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Benedetti cracks McDavid with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! McDavid is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and McDavid is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#T1#
Benedetti moves forwards but McDavid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDavid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Benedetti circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends McDavid tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Benedetti wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Claudio Benedetti!
Our winner, Claudio Benedetti, 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: AKF 58
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Talboteasar avoids the head kick by Upchurch.
Upchurch slips under a jab.
Upchurch moves out of range of the strikes.
Talboteasar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Upchurch.
Nice shot by Talboteasar.
Talboteasar throws a hook to the side of Upchurch's head but Upchurch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Upchurch! But no joy.
Talboteasar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Upchurch's sensitive parts.
Upchurch misses with a hook. Talboteasar ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Talboteasar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Talboteasar jabs Upchurch right on the nose. Upchurch blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talboteasar thuds a left hand into Upchurch's body.
Nice shot lands for Talboteasar.#CUT#It looks like Brian Upchurch has been cut.
Jab by Talboteasar.
Talboteasar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talboteasar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Upchurch's head backwards.#T1#
Upchurch moves forwards but Talboteasar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Upchurch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Upchurch misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Talboteasar, as that shot connected.
Camulius Talboteasar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talboteasar moves out of range as Upchurch strikes.
Upchurch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Talboteasar throws a hook but Upchurch blocks it.
A big left from Talboteasar misses.
Upchurch thinks about the counter body kick.
Talboteasar misses with a hook
and Upchurch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Talboteasar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Upchurch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Upchurch! But no joy.
Upchurch slips under a jab.
Upchurch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Talboteasar throws a hook but Upchurch avoids it easily.
Upchurch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Upchurch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Talboteasar.#T2#
Talboteasar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talboteasar just misses with a punch to the body.
Upchurch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Talboteasar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Talboteasar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Talboteasar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Upchurch.
Talboteasar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Talboteasar misses with a hook. Upchurch ducked under it nicely.
Upchurch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Talboteasar throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Talboteasar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Upchurch throws a poor cross that misses
and Talboteasar counters with a left to the body.
Talboteasar lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talboteasar avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Camulius Talboteasar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Upchurch's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Talboteasar lands a nice hook to Upchurch's body. Upchurch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Talboteasar misses with a hook
and Upchurch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Upchurch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Talboteasar misses.
Talboteasar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Talboteasar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Upchurch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Talboteasar.
Upchurch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Upchurch moves out of range as Talboteasar strikes.
Talboteasar throws a body punch but Upchurch moves out of range.
Camulius Talboteasar is winning the standup battle so far.
Upchurch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Talboteasar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Upchurch.
Talboteasar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Upchurch can do to turn this around?#T1#
Upchurch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Talboteasar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Upchurch walks into a straight right hand from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar misses with a hook. Upchurch ducked under it nicely.
Talboteasar misses with a few strikes there.
Talboteasar lands the left hand.
Talboteasar misses with a right hand
and Upchurch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Talboteasar throws a poor cross that misses
and Upchurch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Talboteasar misses with an uppercut.
Upchurch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Talboteasar connects with a body shot.
Upchurch slips under a jab.
Talboteasar throws a lazy right hand but Upchurch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Upchurch looks to land a right hand but Talboteasar moved out of range.
A punch combination from Talboteasar misses. #T2#
Upchurch misses with a looping left.
Upchurch misses with a wild body shot.
Upchurch lands a jab.
Upchurch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Upchurch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Talboteasar blocks a head kick by Upchurch.
Talboteasar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Upchurch throws a hook but Talboteasar blocks it.
Upchurch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Upchurch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Talboteasar finds it's way round the side to connect with Upchurch's head.
Talboteasar looks to score with a jab to the body but Upchurch is just out of range.
Upchurch walks into a stiff left hand from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar looks to throw the jab but Upchurch is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Camulius Talboteasar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Upchurch's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Talboteasar looks to land a left hand but Upchurch moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Upchurch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Talboteasar avoids a kick to the body.
Talboteasar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Upchurch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Talboteasar thinking.
Talboteasar gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Upchurch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Talboteasar misses with a combination
and Upchurch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brian Upchurch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Talboteasar looks to land a right hand but Upchurch moved out of range.
Upchurch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Talboteasar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talboteasar lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar misses with a wild body shot.
Talboteasar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Talboteasar blocks a leg kick.
Talboteasar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Talboteasar lands the left hand.#CL2#
Upchurch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Talboteasar dodges an elbow strike from Upchurch.
Upchurch working aggressively here.
Talboteasar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Upchurch crunches a lovely knee into Talboteasar's ribcage.
A short right from Upchurch.
Upchurch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Talboteasar is defending well for now.
Upchurch trying to land knees to the body.
Upchurch lands an elbow just above Talboteasar 's eye.
Talboteasar tries to work over Upchurch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Upchurch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Talboteasar avoids it.
Talboteasar avoiding damage as Upchurch throws knees to the body.
Upchurch lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Upchurch.
Our sources have told us that Talboteasar has been working on his knees in the buildup to the 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!
A short uppercut from Upchurch.
Upchurch throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Upchurch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talboteasar's elbow.
Talboteasar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Talboteasar avoiding damage as Upchurch throws knees to the body.
Upchurch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Talboteasar.
Upchurch taking a breather.
Talboteasar trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Upchurch.
Upchurch trying to land knees to the body.
Upchurch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Talboteasar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Upchurch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Upchurch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Talboteasar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Upchurch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Upchurch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Upchurch working aggressively here.
Upchurch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Talboteasar takes an elbow to the temple.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Camulius Talboteasar!

Event: AKF 58
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Taurus throws a low kick but Larsson moves out of range easily.
Taurus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Larsson misses with a looping right.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adam Larsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsson misses the shot to the body.
Taurus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Larsson in his tracks.
Larsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taurus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Larsson lands with a shot to the body.
Taurus works Larsson's body with a nice hook.
Taurus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson lunges at Taurus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taurus's hand.
Larsson misses with an uppercut.
Larsson throws an overhand right that lands on Taurus's shoulder, as Taurus tries to avoid the shot.
Larsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taurus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Larsson scores with a jab. Taurus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
An inside leg kick from Taurus misses.
Taurus scores with a nice head shot.
Taurus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Taurus misses.
Taurus throws a looping overhand right but Larsson ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Larsson does it's job there.
Larsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Larsson misses with the combination.
Taurus feints and then cracks Larsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larsson down.
Taurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larsson.
Larsson lands with a nice combination. Taurus backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsson thows a leg kick but Taurus checks it
and Taurus counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Taurus catches Larsson right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Taurus misses with a looping right.
Larsson throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Larsson.
Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Larsson moves out of range easily.
Larsson misses with a looping right.
Taurus throws a body kick that misses.
Taurus drops his hands momentarily and Larsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Larsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taurus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Larsson.
Taurus avoids the body shot from Larsson.
Larsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taurus on the side of the head.
Taurus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taurus slips under a jab from Larsson.
Larsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Taurus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Larsson.
Taurus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Larsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Larsson connects with a body shot that sends Taurus's belly button to the back.
Taurus throws a jab when Larsson was well out of range.
Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Larsson moves out of range easily.
Adam Larsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Taurus throws a chopping leg kick but Larsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Taurus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Taurus swings for the body but Larsson moves out of range.
Taurus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsson manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Larsson misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Larsson.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Taurus scores with the left hand. Larsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Taurus moves out of range as Larsson strikes.
Larsson misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Taurus moves out of range of the strikes.
Taurus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Larssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Larsson needs to keep his hands up - Taurus had a free shot at his head there.
Larsson misses with a hook.
Taurus scores with a head kick. Larsson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Taurus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Larsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taurus. Larsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taurus blocks a jab.
Larsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taurus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Taurus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taurus misses the shot to the body.
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Taurus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Larsson.
A big right from Larsson misses. #T2#
Taurus looks to land a combination but Larsson avoids it well.
Larsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larsson sizes up Taurus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Larsson throws a lazy right hand but Taurus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taurus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Larsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taurus takes one to the chin there.
Larsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larsson.
Taurus with the inside leg kick.
Taurus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A slow jab from Larsson misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Taurus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taurus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larsson.
Taurus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Larsson misses its intended target.
Larsson avoids the body shot from Taurus.
Larsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Taurus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Larsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larsson misses with a looping left.
Taurus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Larsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taurus defending well as Larsson loads up on a big left hand.
Taurus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Taurus misses the jab.
Taurus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larsson.
Taurus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Taurus lands an overhand right.
Larsson misses with a body shot.
Taurus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Taurus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taurus scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson throws a right hand that misses
and Taurus counters with a series of strikes. Larsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Taurus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larsson throws out the jab.
Taurus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Larsson. Larsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsson misses with a combination
and Taurus counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Taurus connects with a looping right hand.
Larsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taurus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taurus.
Nice defenses there by Larsson.
A head kick misses from Taurus.
Larsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taurus fails to land with a series of punches.
Larsson scores with a nice right hand.
Larsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taurus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Larsson 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.
Taurus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsson swings for the body but Taurus moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Larsson.#T2#
Larsson misses with an uppercut
and Taurus counters with a nice body kick.
Taurus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Larsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Larsson checks a leg kick.
Taurus avoids the body shot from Larsson.
Larsson misses with a body shot.
Taurus scores with a nice right hand.
Larsson misses with a hook to the body
and Taurus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taurus throws a series of punches but Larsson avoids them all with ease.
Taurus throws a nice looking combination but Larsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick from Taurus misses.
Larsson staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larsson throws an off balance right hand
and Taurus counters with a left to the body.
Taurus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Larsson loads up on a big right hand but Taurus slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Taurus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taurus 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Taurus!
Wesley Taurus decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: AKF 58
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Nugetio throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Diego throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nugetio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diego seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diego on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nugetio tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Nugetio back against the ropes.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nugetio scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Nugetio.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Nugetio controls his hands.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Nugetio looks winded!
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nugetio's elbow.
Nugetio has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nugetio missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nugetio tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego stalling in the clinch but Nugetio improves position.
Nugetio throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Nugetio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego slowing the pace effectively.
Nugetio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Nugetio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nugetio can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego is leaning against Nugetio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nugetio blocking some punches.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Nugetio backwards.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
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!
Diego presses Nugetio against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nugetios head.
Nugetio blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nugetio's elbow.
Nugetio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nugetio backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego slows down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Nugetio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diego blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nugetio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nugetio throws a head punch that misses.
Nugetio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diego.
Nugetio misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Draughn Diego dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Diego instigates a clinch.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nugetios head.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nugetio can do to turn this around?
Diego slows down the pace here.
Diego tries a body shot but Nugetio blocks it.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nugetio backwards.
Diego is working Nugetio over against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nugetio is breathing heavily.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nugetio.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T1#
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nugetio backwards.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Nugetio's head.
Nugetio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego tries to work over Nugetio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego pushes Nugetio back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego lands a left hand.
Nugetio throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nugetio tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego pushes Nugetio back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nugetio misses with some punches.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nugetio has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diego seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nugetio can turn it around.#T2#
Diego pushes Nugetio back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Diego avoiding damage.
Nugetio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nugetio takes a shot to the head.
Nugetio can't break the clinch.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego pushes Nugetio back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Nugetio misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Draughn Diego dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nugetio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Litticius Nugetio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nugetio counters with an outside leg kick.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nugetio keeps the fight on the outside.
Diego throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#Nugetio is rocked!#CL#
Nugetio tries to keep at a distance but Diego has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nugetio is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego gets through Nugetio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nugetio has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Nugetio controls his hands.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego creates a bit of distance and cracks Nugetio with a big uppercut! Nugetio goes down! The referee pushes Diego away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Nugetio make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Diego takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Draughn Diego!
Draughn Diego took some time post fight to say the following; '(Mark Hunt voice)I�d like to say first off thank you to my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.. Yeah I wanted to knock him out, no patty cake bullsheet for me mate. Good opponent tho, props to him, there�s just not many people who can handle me mate.'.

Event: AKF 57 | Obama vs. Diego
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Khairannus misses with a left hand
and Sandoval counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khairannus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Khairannus loads up on a big right hand but Sandoval slips the punch.
Khairannus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khairannus staying out of range there.
Sandoval waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khairannus.
A jab from Sandoval misses.
Sandoval moves forwards but Khairannus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sandoval slips a straight right by Khairannus.
Sandoval misses with a straight right.
Sandoval jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sandoval fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sandoval throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Juhjartus Khairannus has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khairannus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval.
Khairannus throws a body shot but no joy.
Khairannus takes one on the button.
Khairannus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Khairannus misses with a straight left.
Khairannus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Sandoval throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khairannus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Sandoval.
Sandoval swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sandoval misses with a straight right.
Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khairannus.
Khairannus connects with an inside leg kick.
Sandoval throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khairannus.
Sandoval swings for the body but Khairannus moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sandoval darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Khairannus connects with the punch.
Sandoval swings for the body but Khairannus moves out of range.
Sandoval has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Khairannus slips a straight right by Sandoval.
Nice shot by Sandoval.
Sandoval scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandoval takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khairannus misses with a looping left.
Sandoval lands a nice hook to Khairannus's body. Khairannus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Sandoval throws a right hand that Khairannus ducks under and follows up with a left that Khairannus also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Sandoval.
Khairannus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sandoval walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sandoval closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Khairannus's shoulder, as Khairannus tries to avoid the shot.
Khairannus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sandoval doesn't seem bothered though.
Khairannus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That kick from Khairannus tenderised Sandoval's leg. Sandoval is trying to keep his angry face on.
Khairannus slips under a jab from Sandoval.
Sandoval takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khairannus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sandoval.
Sandoval on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khairannus misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Sandoval closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sandoval.
A short body shot lands from Khairannus as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miguel Sandoval will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juhjartus Khairannus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sandoval cracks Khairannus with an open hand slap.
Sandoval catches Khairannus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Khairannus lands a jab-cross combination.
Sandoval digs a good hook to Khairannus's body.
Khairannus loads up on a big right hand but Sandoval slips the punch.
Sandoval blocks a jab.
Khairannus throws a big shot that misses.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Khairannus avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sandoval darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Khairannus takes one to the side of the head.
Khairannus throws a hook but Sandoval avoids it easily.
Sandoval wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandoval takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sandoval moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khairannus clobbers Sandoval with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Sandoval moves into the clinch successfully.
Sandoval working aggressively here.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Sandoval lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sandoval lands a nice uppercut.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Sandoval.
Khairannus working aggressively here.
Sandoval misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Khairannus.
Sandoval lands a left hand.
Khairannus trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khairannus.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sandoval.
Khairannus misses with the head strike.
Khairannus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sandoval.
Khairannus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sandoval can't find room to land a body shot as Khairannus controls the action.
Sandoval prevents a body shot from Khairannus.
A short uppercut from Sandoval. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval lands with a short shot to the head.
Sandoval blocks a body shot from Khairannus.
Khairannus has a couple of punches blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval tries to throw a body punch but Khairannus avoids it by throwing Sandoval back against the ropes.
Sandoval lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sandoval swings wildly with an uppercut but Khairannus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sandoval is leaning against Khairannus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khairannus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards.
A short uppercut from Sandoval.
Khairannus prevents a body shot from Sandoval.
A head punch on the inside from Sandoval fails to land.
Khairannus misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sandoval.
Sandoval avoiding damage as Khairannus throws knees to the body.
Sandoval working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sandoval misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Sandoval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juhjartus Khairannus's cut.
That's time! Khairannus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sandoval throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khairannus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Khairannus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juhjartus Khairannus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miguel Sandoval is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khairannus throws a hook but Sandoval avoids it easily.
Sandoval misses the jab.
Khairannus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sandoval moves out of range as Khairannus strikes.
Sandoval ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sandoval ducks under a wild hook from Khairannus.
Khairannus throws a poor cross that misses
and Sandoval counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sandoval misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Sandoval.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Khairannus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sandoval tests Khairannus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khairannus swats away the attempt to clinch by Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sandoval misses with a hook.#T1#
Khairannus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
Khairannus throws a hook but Sandoval avoids it easily.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Khairannus avoids it with no problem.
Sandoval lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Khairannus backs up against the ropes. #CL2#
Khairannus gets tackled into the ropes by Sandoval. Sandoval maintains the clinch.
Khairannus trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khairannus.
Khairannus missing with knees to the body.
Khairannus trying to land knees to the body.
Khairannus blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khairannus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khairannus. #T2#
A short right from Sandoval.
Khairannus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sandoval lands a right hand.
Khairannus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sandoval.
Khairannus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sandoval managing to block the knees to the body from Khairannus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khairannus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khairannus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khairannus swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khairannus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Sandoval comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sandoval 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval!

Event: AKF 57 | Obama vs. Diego
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
McDavid blocks a jab.
Tatum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDavid.
McDavid lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McDavid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tatum connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDavid looks to land a right hand but Tatum moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tatum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Connor McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDavid tries to close the distance and clinch but Tatum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDavid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tatum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from McDavid misses.
Tatum went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tatum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDavid.
McDavid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tatum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tatum scores with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tatum.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDavid throws a head kick that misses.
McDavid scores with the left hand. Tatum knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Tatum misses with a body kick.
Tatum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDavid finds it's way round the side to connect with Tatum's head.
Tatum tries to land a leg kick but McDavid saw it coming and moves away.
Tatum throws a head kick but McDavid moves out of range.
Tatum misses with a hook #CL2#
and McDavid counters by moving into the clinch.
Tatum looking to slow down the pace here.
McDavid lands a left hand.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
McDavid working aggressively here.
Tatum lands with a short shot to the head.
Tatum lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tatum blocks an uppercut. #T2#
McDavid tries to throw a body punch but Tatum avoids it by throwing McDavid back against the ropes.
Tatum is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McDavid is keeping busy.
Tatum blocks an uppercut.
McDavid swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatum misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from McDavid.
McDavid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tatum is defending well for now.
McDavid working aggressively here.
McDavid misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDavid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDavid working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from McDavid.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McDavid dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tatum ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
Tatum misses with a body kick.
McDavid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tatum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tatum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tatum cracks McDavid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tatum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDavid.
McDavid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tatum counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDavid's knee momentarily.
McDavid keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from McDavid misses.
Tatum jabs McDavid right on the nose. McDavid blinks but takes it well.
A low kick lands for Tatum.
McDavid defending well as Tatum loads up on a big left hand.
Tatum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDavid.
Tatum lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDavid ducks under a wild hook from Tatum.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDavid, as that shot connected.
Tatum is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McDavid looks to throw the jab but Tatum is out of range.
Tatum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDavid digs a good body shot into Tatum's ribs.
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDavid.
McDavid throws an off balance right hand
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tatum thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDavid lands with a hook. Tatum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tatum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDavid jabs Tatum right on the nose. Tatum blinks but takes it well.
Tatum throws a wild body kick that McDavid sees coming a mile off.
McDavid tries to work over Tatum's front leg with a kick but Tatum checks it.
McDavid slips a jab from Tatum.
Jab by McDavid.
McDavid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatum. #T2#
McDavid throws a body punch but Tatum moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDavid.
A head kick from Tatum lands but McDavid takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Tatum.
Tatum throws a right hand that McDavid ducks under and follows up with a left that McDavid also avoids with ease.
McDavid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tatum misses with a looping right.
Tatum loads up on a big right hand but McDavid slips the punch.
Donk. Tatum catches McDavid right on the button with a cross.
Tatum jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tatum slips a straight right by McDavid.
Tatum lands with a nice body kick.
McDavid misses with a hook
and Tatum counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McDavid is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDavid sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayson Tatum dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McDavid throws a hook to the side of Tatum's head but Tatum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDavid scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tatum throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDavid scores with a body shot.
Tatum jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDavid looks to land a right hand but Tatum moved out of range.
Tatum appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tatum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDavid throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McDavid misses the target.
McDavid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatum moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from McDavid.
McDavid missing with a left hand there. Tatum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tatum misses with a head kick. #T1#
McDavid blocks a jab.
McDavid thuds a left hand into Tatum's body.
Tatum throws a low kick, looking for McDavid's leg but McDavid calmly moves out of range.
McDavid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDavid throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDavid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tatum. That did some damage!
Connor McDavid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDavid lands a head kick. Tatum smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Jayson Tatum has been cut.
McDavid throws a right hand that misses
and Tatum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDavid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tatum defending well as McDavid loads up on a big left hand.
Tatum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDavid.
McDavid misses with a kick to the body.
Tatum throws a quick counter head kick but McDavid was just out of range.
Tatum missing with a left hand there. McDavid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Tatum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDavid throws out the jab.
McDavid is looking to score with low kicks.
McDavid misses the shot to the body.
McDavid misses with a right hand
and Tatum counters with a series of strikes. McDavid will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatum misses with an uppercut.
McDavid throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tatum counters with a good low kick that McDavid was not able to check.
Tatum tries to work over McDavid's front leg with a kick but McDavid checks it.
McDavid misses with a looping right.
Tatum throws a front kick that sends McDavid stumbling back into the ropes.
Tatum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDavid circles away quickly and effectively.
McDavid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tatum.
McDavid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tatum slips under a jab from McDavid.
Connor McDavid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDavid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDavid.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Connor McDavid.
I think McDavid has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McDavid!
A very excited looking Connor McDavid made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: AKF FN | RooMan vs. Chai
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Yamamotica throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Cortez is looking to land body kicks.
Yamamotica scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cortez throws the left hand but Yamamotica avoids the punch easily.
Yamamotica doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cortez cracks Yamamotica with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yamamotica looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
Cortez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamotica.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamotica. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cortez misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Cortez.
Cortez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamamotica throws out the jab.
Cortez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yamamotica misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yamamotica lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamotica tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yamamotica swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
Yamamotica circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Yamamotica misses with a right hand
and Cortez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortez connects with a body shot.
Yamamotica walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cortez.
Yamamotica avoids the body shot from Cortez.
Cortez tries to score with a low kick but Yamamotica moves his leg out of the way.
Yamamotica takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cortez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamamotica lands a nice looking body shot.
Yamamotica tests Cortez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamamotica takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yamamotica closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamamotica waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortez.
Yamamotica tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cortez looks to land a right hand but Yamamotica moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Yamamotica's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cortez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yamamotica will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Cortez pushes Yamamotica up against the ropes in a clinch.#T2#
Cortez lands a nice shot to the body.
Cortez gets through Yamamotica's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortez.
A right hook to the body lands for Cortez.
Cortez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cortez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cortez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortez.
Cortez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Yamamotica fails to land.
Cortez tries to throw a body punch but Yamamotica avoids it by throwing Cortez back against the ropes.
Cortez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Cortez.
Yamamotica blocks a body shot from Cortez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cortez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamamotica throws a head punch that misses.
Cortez can't find room to land a body shot as Yamamotica controls the action.
Cortez taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ubaldo Cortez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Yamamotica dips to his left and cracks Cortez with an uppercut!
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamamotica is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cortez.
Yamamotica lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cortez will feel that in the morning.
Cortez lands with a straight right. Yamamotica didn't see that one coming.
Cortez throws a body punch but Yamamotica moves out of range.
Yamamotica misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamotica. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cortez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamamotica can do to turn this around?
Yamamotica throws a leg kick that misses.
Cortez misses with a body shot
and Yamamotica counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Yamamotica's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cortez misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortez throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamotica jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cortez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yamamotica takes a step back to recover.
Yamamotica loads up on a big right hand but Cortez slips the punch.
Yamamotica just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCortez.#T1#
Cortez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cortez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cortez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yamamotica throws a shot from downtown. Cortez moves away and avoids it.
Cortez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cortez throws a low kick, looking for Yamamotica's leg but Yamamotica calmly moves out of range.
Yamamotica uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cortez.
Cortez misses with a hook.
Yamamotica moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamotica.
Cortez misses with a right hand
and Yamamotica counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamamotica throws an overhand right that lands on Cortez's shoulder, as Cortez tries to avoid the shot.
Yamamotica misses with a two punch combination.
Cortez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yamamotica takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yamamotica uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yamamotica cracks Cortez with an open hand slap.#T2#
Yamamotica takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Cortez throws out a leg kick but Yamamotica moves out of range and Cortez only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yamamotica! But no joy.
Yamamotica will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cortez scores with a leg kick.
Yamamotica bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yamamotica throws a leg kick but Cortez moved away.
Cortez scores with a jab. Yamamotica acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yamamotica connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cortez momentarily. #CL#
Cortez rushes Yamamotica and presses him up against the ropes.
A short right from Yamamotica on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cortez fails to land.
Yamamotica wants to get back to striking at distance but Cortez won't allow it.
Cortez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamamotica backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cortez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamamotica wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Yamamotica pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cortez lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ubaldo Cortez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cortez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Yamamotica misses with a hook.
Cortez tried to counter with a leg kick but Yamamotica avoided it.
Kalicius Yamamotica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamamotica thows a leg kick but Cortez checks it
and Cortez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cortez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yamamotica. That did some damage!
Cortez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamamotica.
Yamamotica changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cortez tries to score with a low kick but Yamamotica moves his leg out of the way.
Yamamotica misses with a body kick.
Yamamotica throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamotica manages to avoid it.
Yamamotica throws out a counter right but Cortez avoids it with no problem.
Yamamotica takes one on the button.
Cortez cracks Yamamotica with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Yamamotica misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez misses with a body shot.
Yamamotica lands a nice shot to the body.
Cortez connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamotica slips under a jab from Cortez.
Cortez cracks Yamamotica with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
A big left from Yamamotica misses.
Cortez tries to land a front kick but Yamamotica steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cortez.
Cortez thuds his shin into the meat of Yamamotica's side.
Cortez misses with a straight right.
Donk. Cortez catches Yamamotica right on the button with a cross.
Yamamotica on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ubaldo Cortez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yamamotica lands a jab.
Cortez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yamamotica's hands.
Yamamotica swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cortez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yamamotica takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cortez misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Yamamotica. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamotica scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Cortez.#T2#
Yamamotica fails to land with a series of punches.
Yamamotica takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yamamotica looks to throw the jab but Cortez is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cortez misses the target.
Cortez with a jab.
Cortez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yamamotica eats them both and turns towards Cortez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yamamotica misses with a wild combination.
Yamamotica's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab lands there for Cortez.
Cortez throws a leg kick but Yamamotica sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yamamotica swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamamotica takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick there by Cortez.
Cortez throws a push kick but Yamamotica slaps the foot to one side.
Cortez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yamamotica.
Cortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamotica is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ubaldo Cortez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cortez 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ubaldo Cortez!
Ubaldo Cortez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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