Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 88: Kaiser v Dantes
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
A left and a right from Puro both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Joe Wick has been cut.
Puro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wick moves out of range as Puro strikes.
Puro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Puro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wick.
Puro misses the shot to the body.
Wick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puro throws out the jab.
Puro lands a slapping body shot.
Puro just misses with a punch to the body.
Puro tries to bum rush Wick with a series of wild strikes but Wick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Puro lands with a nice combination. Wick backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wick doesn't seem bothered though.
Wick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Puro misses with a combination
and Wick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Puro moves into range and clinches up with Wick.
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Wick.
Wick lands a knee to the body.
Wick working Puro over with knees to the body.
Puro is breathing heavily.#T1#
Puro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wick.
Puro prevents a body shot from Wick.
Wick gets through Puro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wick blocks a body shot from Puro.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Wick.
Wick misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wick takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puro digs a right hand underneath Wick's ribcage. Wick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wick takes a shot to the head.
Wick missing with knees to the body.
Wick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Wick.
Wick putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Puro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Wick.
Puro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wick leaning against his opponent.
Puro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Wick.
Puro tries to work over Wick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wick has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Puro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wick can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wick as Puro tries to tie him up.
Wick lands a good knee to the midsection. Puro won't want to take too many of those.
Stalling in the clinch from Wick.
Wick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wick misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wick.
Wick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Puro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wick.
Wick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wick missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Wick unloads a knee to the mid-section. Puro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wick.
Puro misses with some punches.
Wick blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wick taking a breather.
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
Wick lands a nice knee to the body.
Wick stalling in the clinch but Puro improves position.
Wick digs a right hand into Puro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puro's gas tank.
Wick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puro.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Puro backwards.
Wick stalls.
Wick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puro.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Wick pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wick lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wick has a couple of punches blocked by Puro.
Puro misses with a body punch.
Puro stalling.
Puro avoiding damage as Wick throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Puro.
Wick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puro cracks Wick with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Wick.
Puro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wick working aggressively here.
Puro lands with a short shot to the head.
Wick lands with a right to the head.
Wick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wick blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Wick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Wick's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puro ducks under a wild hook from Wick.
Wick looks to land a right hand but Puro moved out of range.
Puro connects with a crisp jab.
Puro tries to move into range but Wick moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wick ducks right into an uppercut from Puro.
Wick throws a chopping leg kick but Puro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wick lands with a nice body punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Puro misses.
Puro jabs Wick right on the nose. Wick blinks but takes it well.
Puro misses with an uppercut. Wick saw that one coming.
Wick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Puro has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puro looks to land a left hand but Wick moved out of range nicely.
Wick throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Puro moves into the clinch.
Wick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Puro is defending well for now.#T1#
Wick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wick trying to land knees to the body.
Puro lands a nice uppercut.
Wick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wick unloads a knee to the mid-section. Puro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Puro blocks an uppercut.
Wick looking to stall.
Good body shot from Puro.
Wick misses with a punch to the body.
Puro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wick.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Wick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro avoiding damage as Wick throws knees to the body. #T2#
Wick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wick.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Wick.
Good body shot from Puro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Puros head.
Puro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wick up against the cage.
Puro lands a hook that snaps the head of Wick backwards.
Wick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wick blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Puro slowing the pace effectively.
Knees to the body from Wick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Puro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wick trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wick trying to land knees to the body.
Puro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe Wick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
Wick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wick looking to throw knees to the head but Puro is blocking nicely.
Wick misses with a punch to the body.
Wick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puro wants to stall.
Wick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Puro is defending well for now.
Wick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puro's elbow.
Puro blocks an uppercut.
Wick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wick tries a knee to the head but Puro blocks it.
Good body shot from Puro. #T4#
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Wick.
Puro misses with the head strike.
Wick tries a body shot but Puro blocks it.
Wick working Puro over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wick tries a body shot but Puro blocks it.
Wick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Wick.
Wick lands a right hand.
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Wick.
Wick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Puro avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puro.
Wick lands with a left to the head.
Wick lands a left hand.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wick tries to land knees in the clinch but Puro avoids the damage to the body.
Puro blocks a body shot from Wick.
Puro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wick scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Wick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Wick's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Wick slips under a jab from Puro.
Wick misses with a low kick as Puro jumps back.
Wick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wick misses with a straight left.
Wick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wick swats away the attempt to clinch by Puro.
Wick wants to clinch up but Puro keeps it at a distance.
Puro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wick takes a swing at Puro's ribcage but misses.
Puro slips a jab from Wick.
Puro slips under a jab.
Puro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Puro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wick misses with a body shot.
Puro blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Wick misses. #T1#
Puro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wick.
Puro misses with an uppercut. Wick saw that one coming.
Wick pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puro is out of range and Wick settles back down.
Wick looks to land a left hand but Puro moved out of range nicely.
Puro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wick lands an overhand right.
Puro misses with a left hand
letting Wick counter with a right hand.
Puro checks a low kick from Wick.
Puro misses with a hook. Wick ducked under it nicely.
Puro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wick tries a low kick but Puro avoids it.
Puro misses with a looping right.
Wick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Donk. Puro catches Wick right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Puro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puro misses with a hook.
Puro checks a leg kick.
Wick misses with an uppercut. Puro saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Wick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wick thuds a left hand into Puro's body.
Wick explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wick manages to avoid it.
Puro thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Puro has managed to clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wick lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Wick.
Puro misses with a body punch.
Wick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Wick is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wick obliges.
Puro misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wick trying to land knees to the body.
Wick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Puro avoids it.
Wick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wick misses with a punch to the body.
Puro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Wick.
A bit of stalling here from Wick.
Wick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wick unloads a knee to the mid-section. Puro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wick looking to stall.
Puro stalls. #T4#
Puro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Wick.
Puro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Wick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wick digs a right hand into Puro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puro's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wick lands with a left to the head.
Puro working aggressively here.
Wick missing with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wick.
Wick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puro working aggressively here.
Wick will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Puro up against the cage.
Wick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wick fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Wick really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Wick's cut.
That's time! Puro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Wick takes a swing at Puro's ribcage but misses.
Puro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wick wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wick tries to clinch
and Puro counters with a stiff right hand.
Puro misses the shot to the body.
Wick throws out a counter right but Puro avoids it with no problem.
Puro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some wild striking there from Puro.
Wick tries a quick counter leg kick but Puro is wise to it.
Puro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wick.
Puro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wick moves away.
Puro staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick defending well as Puro loads up on a big left hand.
Wick wants to counter the offense by Puro and move into the clinch position.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wick.
Puro staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Puro misses its target.
Wick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Puro throws a shot from downtown. Wick moves away and avoids it.
Puro slips under a jab from Wick.#T1#
Wick cracks a nice hook into Puro's ribs.
A good leg kick by Wick. #CL#
Puro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Puro lands with a right to the head.
Wick blocks a body shot from Puro.
Wick misses with a body punch.
Puro blocks a body shot from Wick.
Wick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puro's elbow.
Wick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puro working aggressively here.
Puro lands a hook that snaps the head of Wick backwards.
Puro takes a shot to the head.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Wick lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Puro.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Puro as Wick tries to tie him up. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puro.
Puro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wick throws a head punch that misses.
Wick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Puro.
Wick is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wick.
Wick misses with a knee to the head.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Wick.
Puro prevents a body shot from Wick.
Wick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wick misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Wick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Puro backwards. #T3#
Puro tries to work over Wick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
Puro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puro backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Puro blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Wick.
Puro stalling against the cage.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wick backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wick crunches a lovely knee into Puro's ribcage.
Wick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wick with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wick digs a right hand underneath Puro's ribcage. Puro let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Wick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Puro takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wick scores with a shot to the side of Puro's head.
Wick stalls.
Wick taking a breather.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Puro looking to slow down the pace here.
Puro lands a right hand.
Puro prevents a body shot from Wick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Puro lands a hook that snaps the head of Wick backwards.
Puro prevents a body shot from Wick.
Wick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puro avoiding damage as Wick throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Joe Wick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Wick'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Nice defenses there by Wick.
Puro wants to clinch.
Wick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wick throws a leg kick that is checked
and Puro counters with a nice uppercut.
Puro doesn't manage to clinch there - Wick circles away. #CL2#
Wick clinches with his opponent.
Puro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wick.
Puro misses with some punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Knees to the body from Wick. #T1#
Wick missing with knees to the body.
Wick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wick backwards.
Puro avoiding damage as Wick throws knees to the body.
Puro lands a shoulder strike.
Wick gets through Puro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puro stalls.
Wick trying to land knees to the body.
Puro misses with a body punch.
Puro misses with the head strike.
Wick tries to land a knee to the head but Puro blocks with his arms.
Wick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Puro avoids it.
Puro gets through Wick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Puro - that landed with a thud.
The referee is keeping an eye on Puro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Puro pressing his opponent against the cage.
Puro seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T2#
Wick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wick lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puro.
A left hand lands to the body for Puro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wick blocking some punches.
Wick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puro lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Puro.
Puro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wick backwards.
Wick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puro lands with a short shot to the head.
Puro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wick backwards.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puro misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Puro managing to block the knees to the body from Wick. #T3#
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puro backwards.
Wick swings wildly with an uppercut but Puro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puro tries to throw a body punch but Wick avoids it by throwing Puro back against the cage.
Puro is leaning against Wick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murha Puro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wick struggles to land a body shot inside as Puro controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Puro.
Wick tries to land knees in the clinch but Puro avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wick.
Wick landing knees to the head.
Wick gets through Puro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
Puro pushes Wick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puro taking a breather. #T4#
Wick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Puro is defending well for now.
Puro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wick blocks an uppercut.
Wick prevents a body shot from Puro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puro blocking some punches.
Wick can't find room to land a body shot as Puro controls the action.
Wick tries a body shot but Puro blocks it.
Puro gets through Wick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puro tries to throw a body punch but Wick avoids it by throwing Puro back against the cage.
Wick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Puro.
Wick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Puro.
Wick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

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 Murha Puro.
I think Wick has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Wick!
Joe Wick is the new light heavyweight champion!
Joe Wick thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: UCF 86: Boxeri v Hardman
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Boxeri misses with a straight right.
Hardman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boxeri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardman throws the left hand but Boxeri avoids the punch easily.
Boxeri is looking to counter punch.
Boxeri lands a jab to the head.
Hardman slips a jab from Boxeri.
Hardman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boxeri defends it well.
We've been told by Boxeri's head coaches at RÃ¤kÃ¤lÃ¤ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hardman doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Boxeri counter with a right hand.
Hardman slips under a jab from Boxeri.
A swing and a miss from Boxeri.
And Hardman tries to counter it with a takedown but Boxeri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hardman is defended easily by Boxeri.
Boxeri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Bruce Hardman has been cut.#T1#
Boxeri connects with a body shot.
Boxeri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardman.
Hardman fails with a takedown attempt.
Boxeri is looking to counter punch.
Pate Boxeri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Hardman.
Hardman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boxeri misses the jab.
Boxeri misses with a straight right.
Boxeri looks to land a left hand but Hardman moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Boxeri. That snapped Hardman's head back.
Hardman missing with a left hand there. Boxeri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boxeri misses the jab.#T2#
Boxeri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boxeri lands a slapping body shot.
Pate Boxeri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boxeri catches Hardman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boxeri lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boxeri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardman feints the counter takedown.
Boxeri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hardman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice sprawl there from Boxeri as Hardman shoots in.
Boxeri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Hardman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A lazy left from Hardman finds it's target.
Hardman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Boxeri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boxeri lands with a nice body punch.
Boxeri throws a lazy right hand but Hardman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boxeri lands a right hook to the body.
Boxeri scores with a jab. Hardman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boxeri throws a hook to the side of Hardman's head but Hardman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boxeri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardman on the side of the head.
Boxeri works Hardman's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxeri is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hardman.#CUT2#It looks like Pate Boxeri has been cut.
Boxeri digs a good hook to Hardman's body.
Hardman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
A slow jab from Boxeri misses its intended target.
Hardman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hardman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hardman ducks under a wild hook from Boxeri.
Hardman with the counter takedown but Boxeri avoids it easily.
Boxeri scores with a hook to the body. Hardman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boxeri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hardman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab, jab by Boxeri - just one landing.
A big right from Boxeri misses.
Pate Boxeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxeri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Hardman gets the takedown into side control.
Boxeri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boxeri struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Boxeri dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Boxeri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Boxeri with a hook.
Hardman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boxeri as he avoids it easily.
Boxeri takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Boxeri misses.
Hardman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - Boxeri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Boxeri.
Pate Boxeri is winning the standup battle so far.
Boxeri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Boxeri misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxeri walks into a stiff left hand from Hardman.
Boxeri feints a jab promting Hardman to slip. Boxeri then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hardman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Boxeri.
Hardman feints the counter takedown.
Hardman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boxeri defends it well.#T1#
Boxeri lands with a hook. Hardman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boxeri with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxeri misses the target.
Boxeri throws a body punch but Hardman moves out of range.
Hardman missing with a left hand there. Boxeri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boxeri throwing a counter right hand but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Hardman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boxeri as he avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Boxeri.
Boxeri ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
Bruce Hardman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Hardman misses.
Hardman slips under a jab from Boxeri.
Boxeri lands a really nice looking cross but Hardman seems unphased.
Boxeri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardman can do to turn this around?
Boxeri scores with a hook.
A big left from Hardman misses.
Boxeri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Hardman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boxeri tries to avoid it but Hardman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boxeri to the ground. Boxeri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pate Boxeri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Hardman.
Boxeri lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hardman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boxeri throws a shot to the body.
Hardman ducks under a wild hook from Boxeri.
Hardman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boxeri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hardman is breathing heavily.
Hardman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boxeri.
Boxeri scores with a jab. Hardman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hardman throws a lazy right hand but Boxeri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boxeri scores with a jab to the body.
Hardman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Boxeri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Boxeri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Boxeri does it's job there.
Boxeri misses with an uppercut. Hardman saw that one coming.
Boxeri misses with an uppercut.
Boxeri lunges at Hardman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hardman's hand.
Hardman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxeri.
Hardman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch combination from Boxeri misses.
Boxeri throws the left hand but Hardman avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Boxeri gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hardman advances position into side control!#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hardman wants to control but Boxeri is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hardman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hardman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hardman trying to control the position but Boxeri is working away. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hardman swings around for an armbar but Boxeri sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hardman's guard.#SU#
Boxeri decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hardman, up you get!
Boxeri throws out a loose jab but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman looks for a takedown but Boxeri sprawls well.
It looked like Boxeri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Boxeri dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Hardman ducks under a wild hook from Boxeri.
Boxeri misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Boxeri.
Boxeri misses with a series of wild punches.
Boxeri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Boxeri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardman.
Hardman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hardman 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.
Boxeri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxeri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Boxeri.
Hardman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hardman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Hardman tries to counter it with a takedown but Boxeri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from Hardman misses its intended target. #T1#
Hardman moves out of range as Boxeri strikes.
Hardman moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boxeri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boxeri missing with a left hand there. Hardman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Boxeri misses.
Hardman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hardman dives in and grabs Boxeri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boxeri pushes down on Hardman's head and hops out.
A big left from Boxeri misses.
And Hardman tries to counter it with a takedown but Boxeri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boxeri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boxeri misses with a hook. Hardman ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Boxeri.
Boxeri throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardman. #T2#
Boxeri takes a swing at Hardman's ribcage but misses.
Hardman slips under a jab from Boxeri.
Boxeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boxeri throws a body punch but Hardman moves out of range.
Boxeri misses with a wild combination.
Boxeri misses with a double jab.
Boxeri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardman feints the counter takedown.
Boxeri lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardman moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardman avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Hardman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boxeri throws out the jab.
Hardman darts in looking for a takedown but Boxeri gets double underhooks and turns Hardman into the cage.
Boxeri was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pate Boxeri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Hardman.
Hardman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boxeri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardman slips a straight right by Boxeri.
Boxeri scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxeri. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardman feints the counter takedown.
Boxeri loads up on a big right hand but Hardman slips the punch.
Boxeri scores with a nice head shot.
Hardman moves out of range as Boxeri strikes.
Hardman lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Hardman.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hardman.
Boxeri misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxeri lands with a nice body punch.
Hardman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boxeri throws a looping overhand right but Hardman ducks down to avoid it.
Hardman with the counter takedown but Boxeri avoids it easily.
Hardman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boxeri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardman.
Hardman dives in and grabs Boxeri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boxeri pushes down on Hardman's head and hops out.
Hardman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bruce Hardman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pate Boxeri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boxeri, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: FCL66 Kowalski v Nurmagomedov
Date: Nov 22, 2024

#R1#
Mfer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Montgomery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer throws a series of punches but Montgomery avoids them all with ease.
Montgomery cracks Mfer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Montgomery looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mfer paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Montgomery forces Mfer back against the cage and clinches.
Montgomery blocks an uppercut.
Mfer digs a right hand underneath Montgomery's ribcage. Montgomery let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Montgomery is trying to drag Mfer to the mat but Mfer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Montgomery controls his hands.
Montgomery is trying to force a seperation but Mfer has the dominant position.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montgomerys head. #T1#
A short right from Mfer on the inside.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Montgomery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mfer lands a body shot.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Montgomery breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mfer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mfer takes a swing at Montgomery's ribcage but misses.
Montgomery tries to clinch up.
Mfer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Montgomery's coach down at Copes was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Montgomery's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Mfer's head coaches at RÃ¤kÃ¤lÃ¤ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Mfer throws a body punch but Montgomery moves out of range.
Mfer misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montgomery wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2##CL#
Mfer moves into range and clinches up with Montgomery.
Mfer cracks Montgomery with a nice body shot.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer tries a body shot but Montgomery blocks it.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Montgomery swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
Montgomery tries to break free but Mfer pushes him back against the cage.
Mfer lands a right hand.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mfer just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
A short uppercut from Montgomery.
Mfer taking a breather.#T3#
Montgomery makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Mfer.
A bit of stalling here from Mfer.
Mfer is working Montgomery over against the cage.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Mfer is stalling here.
Mfer has Montgomery pressed against the cage, preventing Montgomery from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Montgomery looking to stall.
Montgomery throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mfers head.
A shot in the inside from Mfer.
Montgomery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montgomery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Montgomery blocking some punches.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mfer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mickey Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Montgomery.
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!
Montgomery wants to break free but Mfer has control.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montgomery makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Mfer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mfer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Mfer moves into the clinch.
Montgomery lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Montgomery is leaning against Mfer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Mfer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Mfer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mfer is leaning against Montgomery and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Mfer as the two fighters clinch.
Mfer cracks Montgomery with a nice body shot.
Mfer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mfer digs a right hand into Montgomery's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Montgomery's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
Montgomery swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mfer lands a right hand. #T2#
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Mfer lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Mfer.
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Mfer.
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!
Mfer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Montgomery blocks a body shot from Mfer.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
Montgomery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mfer - that landed with a thud.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Mfer lands with a right to the head.
Mfer lands a right hand.
Montgomery being controlled against the cage.
Montgomery wants to break free but Mfer has control. #T3#
Mfer pushes Montgomery back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mfer is pushing Montgomery up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mfer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Mfer on the inside.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montgomery.
Mfer stalling.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Montgomery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montgomery misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer tries a body shot but Montgomery blocks it.
Mickey Mfer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montgomery can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montgomery.
Mfer stalling against the cage.
Montgomery is working for takedown but Mfer is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from Mfer.
A short right from Montgomery on the inside.
Montgomery has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Mfer lands with a short shot to the head.
Montgomery takes a shot to the head.
Montgomery jumps guard but Mfer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Montgomery misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Montgomery takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Mfer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Montgomery blocks a jab.
Montgomery is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Mfer finds it's way through Montgomery's defenses.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer tests Montgomery's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mickey Mfer is winning the standup battle so far.
Montgomery throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mfer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Montgomery tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mfer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mfer circles away quickly and effectively.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montgomery throws out a loose jab but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mfer misses the target.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Montgomery.
A quick step to the side and Mfer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Montgomery manages to avoid it.
Mfer throws a jab when Montgomery was well out of range.
Mfer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Montgomery on the side of the head. #T1#
Mfer lands with a nice body punch.
Montgomery throws a left and a right that both miss
and Montgomery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montgomery scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mfer in his tracks.
A jab from Mfer does it's job there.
Montgomery takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Montgomery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Montgomery forces Mfer back against the cage and clinches.
Montgomery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer digs a right hand into Montgomery's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Montgomery's gas tank.
A short right from Mfer.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montgomery's elbow.
A short right from Mfer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mfer lands with a short shot to the head.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Mfer gets through Montgomery's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mfer misses with a body punch. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Montgomery controls his hands.
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but Montgomery avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Montgomery is rocked!
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Montgomery is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
The referee calls for Mfer to work.
Montgomery wants to stall.
Montgomery seems to have recovered his senses.
A bit of stalling here from Mfer.
Mfer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montgomerys head.
Mfer scores with a shot to the side of Montgomery's head.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mfer stalling the fight.
Montgomery working hard to break the clinch.
Mfer lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Mfer just leaning against Montgomery, taking a breather.
Montgomery blocks an uppercut.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Montgomery lands an uppercut.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery.
A short left from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
A right hook to the body lands for Mfer.
Mfer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montgomery tries to break the clinch but Mfer is controlling the position.
Montgomery tries to break the clinch but Mfer is controlling the position.
Montgomery's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Mfer lands with a light punch inside.
Mfer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mfer lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but Montgomery avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage.
Mfer lands a shot to the body.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mfer pushes Montgomery back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Mfer.
Mfer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mfer scores with a shoulder strike.
Jake Montgomery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mfer gets through Montgomery's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Mfer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mfer 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HFA 26
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Yagan avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt scores with a jab to the head.
Hunt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Yagan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yagan cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yagan.
Hunt lands with a hook. Yagan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Yagan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yagan moves away.
Yagan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yagan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Yagan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yagan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yagan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yagan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
Yagan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Yagan's head back. #T1#
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yagan's head.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Hunt misses.
A swing and a miss from Yagan.
Malig Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt slips a straight right by Yagan.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunt blocks a low kick nicely.
Yagan slips a straight right by Hunt.
Yagan 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.
Yagan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt lands an overhand right.
Yagan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yagan with a jab.
Hunt misses with a hook. Yagan ducked under it nicely.
Yagan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Yagan ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Yagan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Yagan is out of range.
Yagan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yagan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yagan counters with an inside leg kick.
Yagan slips a straight right by Hunt.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Yagan throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yagan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt takes a swing at Yagan's ribcage but misses.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yagan.
Hunt with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yagan. #T3#
Yagan dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
Yagan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunt on the side of the head.
Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Yagan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunt connects with the punch.
Yagan lands a leg kick that knocks Hunt off balance momentarily.
Good shot there by Hunt.
A jab lands there for Yagan.
Hunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt throws a sloppy body shot
and Yagan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yagan scores with a hook.
Yagan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Hunt catches Yagan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yagan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yagan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yagan throws a solid leg kick but Hunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yagan.
Yagan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yagan circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Yagan counter with a right hand. #CL#
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yagan, pushing him back against the cage.
Yagan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yagan lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Yagan.
Yagan blocking some punches.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yagans head.
Yagan tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Yagan has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Yagan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koa Yagan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yagan sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunt connects with a body shot that sends Yagan's belly button to the back.
Yagan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt connects with a body shot that sends Yagan's belly button to the back.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yagan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hunt works the jab nicely.
Yagan ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
A jab from Yagan misses.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Yagan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yagan manages to avoid it.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Yagan counters with a nice body shot.
Hunt misses with a body shot. #T1##CL#
Hunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Yagan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yagan is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Yagan avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Hunt avoiding damage.
Yagan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yagan or not.
Yagan can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hunt is pushing Yagan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunt. #T2#
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Yagan manages to break the clinch.
Hunt throws a jab when Yagan was well out of range.#CL#
Hunt takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
A right hand to the body from Hunt.
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!
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yagan.
Yagan blocking some punches.
Yagan lands a shoulder strike.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Yagan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yagan moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt slips under a jab from Yagan.#T3#
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yagan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yagan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt backing away here, and Yagan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Malig Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Yagan slips under a jab from Hunt.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Yagan saw that one coming.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Yagan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunt is able to avoid easily.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Yagan moves away and avoids it.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Yagan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Yagan misses.
Yagan avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Yagan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yagan is looking to score with low kicks.
Yagan throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it. #T4#
Hunt scores with a hook.
Yagan throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Yagan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yagan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
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!
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yagan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yagan throws a low kick but Hunt moves out of range easily.
Yagan throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Yagan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
Nice shot by Yagan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malig Hunt dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Yagan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt works Yagan's body with a nice hook.
Hunt cracks Yagan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Yagan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yagan tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yagan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yagan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Yagan saw that one coming.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Yagan avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yagan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Yagan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yagan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunt checks it well.
Yagan misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Hunt counters by moving into the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Yagan manages to break the clinch.
Hunt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yagan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Yagan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt swings for the body but Yagan moves out of range.
A jab from Yagan misses.
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yagan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yagan feints and then cracks Hunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunt down.
Yagan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Yagan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yagan flicks out a counter leg kick but Hunt steps away.
Jab by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Yagan counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Yagan's head back.
Yagan slips under a jab.
Yagan throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Yagan throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Yagan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yagan scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Yagan avoids the body shot from Hunt.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yagan scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Yagan.
Hunt pushes Yagan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Yagan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Malig Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yagan is leaning against Hunt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yagan blocks an uppercut.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Yagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Yagan controls the action.
Hunt stalling in the clinch but Yagan improves position.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Yagan misses with a punch to the body.
Yagan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yagan blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yagan blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Yagan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yagan can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Hunt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt looking to stall.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Yagan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt throws a jab when Yagan was well out of range.
Hunt tries to clinch up
enabling Yagan to counter with a crisp jab.
Yagan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yagan staying out of range there.
Yagan defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malig Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunt 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malig Hunt!
A very excited looking Malig Hunt 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: UCF 84: Hunter v Christ
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Hunter lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Jesus Christ has been cut.
Hunter throws a lazy uppercut
and Christ counters with an inside leg kick.
Hunter lands a jab to Christ's midsection.
A combination from Christ does no damage.
Hunter blocks a low kick nicely.
Christ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
A little jabbing left from Christ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christ takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christ ducks right into an uppercut from Hunter.
Hunter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hunter misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ lands a jab to the head.
Hunter lands with a cross.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Christ swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Hunter rushes Christ and presses him up against the cage.
Hunter lands a right hand.
A short right from Hunter. #T1#
Hunter lands a body shot.
Christ looks winded!
Hunter lands a nice uppercut.
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunter controlling the action here for a moment.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christ's elbow.
Hunter leaning his opponent against the cage.
Christ can't break the clinch.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Christ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Hunter tries to clinch up.
Christ staying out of range there.
Hunter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hunter scores with a decent looking hook.
Hunter looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Hunter misses the jab.
Christ tries a quick counter leg kick but Hunter is wise to it.
Hunter throws a body punch but Christ moves out of range.
Christ avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunter throws a leg kick which misses Christ's front leg but catches the back leg as Christ tries to avoid it.
Hunter with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Isopaa Hunter has been cut.
Christ throws a lazy right hand but Hunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunter throws a hook but Christ avoids it easily.
A big left from Christ misses. #T3#
Christ loads up on a big right hand but Hunter slips the punch.
Christ swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hunter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Hunter.
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Christ tries a quick counter leg kick but Hunter is wise to it.
Hunter connects with a nice looking jab.
Hunter misses with a hook.
Christ is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hunter swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Christ is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hunter missing with a left hand there. Christ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunter blocks a jab.
A jab from Christ does it's job there.
Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christ. #T4#
Hunter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Christ throws a counter combo.
Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christ.
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunter loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
Christ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Christ on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Christ slips a straight right by Hunter.
Hunter lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Hunter forces Christ back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Christ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter misses the body punch
and Christ cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isopaa Hunter dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Hunter.
Hunter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Christ misses with a double jab.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christ. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunter scores with a nice right hand.
Christ checks a leg kick.
Christ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunter counters with a right hand to the body.
Hunter wants to clinch
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
Christ takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Christ. Those never looked like landing.
Hunter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunter.#CL#
Hunter closes the distance and clinches.
Christ blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Christ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter slips under a jab from Christ.
Christ swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hunter counters with a big head kick but Christ shrugs it off.
Hunter moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD2#
Christ lands a high kick to the side of Hunter's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Christ dives into guard, looking to finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter wants to sweep here but Christ controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunter holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Christ trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Hunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christ can do to turn this around?
Christ wants to stand but Hunter is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SU2#
Christ gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jab by Christ.
Hunter punishes Christ's body with a nice straight punch.
Christ moves forwards but Hunter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hunter scores with a nice right hand.
Christ tries to move into range but Hunter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Christ throws a right hand that misses
and Hunter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Hunter cracks Christ with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Christ looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hunter finish him? #ROC#Christ is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter cracks Christ with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Christ falls to his knees and Hunter doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isopaa Hunter!
Isopaa Hunter retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Isopaa Hunter 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: FCL - 63
Date: Nov 13, 2024

#R1#
Nice cross by Mferi.
Mferi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mferi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dukes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mferi lands an overhand right.
Dukes is looking to clinch. #KD#
Mferi sends Dukes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mferi is motioning to the referee to let Dukes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Dukes is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dukes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dukes is still on wobbly legs! Can Mferi finish him?#KD#
Mferi lands a big right hand that sends Dukes crashing to the mat! Mferi stays standing though and waves Dukes back to his feet!
Dukes throws a combination that misses
and Mferi counters with a right hand from hell and Dukes is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Mferi!
An out of breath Mike Mferi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: FCL - 63
Date: Nov 13, 2024

#R1#
Kremer works the jab nicely.
Kremer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sommer moves away.
Daniel Kremer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kremer throws a body shot but no joy.
Sommer defending well as Kremer loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Sommer misses.
A punch combination from Kremer misses.
Kremer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kremer throws a sloppy body shot
and Kremer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sommer misses the jab.
Kremer throwing a counter right hand but Sommer manages to avoid it.
Sommer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sommer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kremer throws a body shot but no joy.
Sommer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kremer with a body shot.
Kremer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sommer.
Sommer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Kremer.
Kremer lands a nice shot that snaps Sommer's head back. #T1#
The fighters circling - Kremer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sommer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kremer counters with a series of strikes. Sommer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kremer misses with a body shot.
Kremer slips under a jab from Sommer.
Sommer stuns Kremer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Kremer finds it's way through Sommer's defenses.
Sommer looks to throw the jab but Kremer is out of range.
Kremer throws a right hand that misses
and Sommer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Kremer.
Kremer throws an overhand right that lands on Sommer's shoulder, as Sommer tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Kremer misses.
Sommer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kremer stuns Sommer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Kremer misses.
Sommer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kremer with a body shot.
Sommer ducks under a wild hook from Kremer.
Sommer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kremer throws a jab but it's blocked by Sommer.
Kremer throws a right hand that misses
and Sommer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Kremer has been cut.
Sommer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sommer misses the shot to the body.
Kremer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Kremer.
A swing and a miss from Sommer.
Kremer misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Sommer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kremer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Sommer misses.
Kremer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Sommer lands a slapping body shot.
Kremer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sommer moves away.
Sommer staying out of range there.
Sommer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Sommer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kremer cracks Sommer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sommer's coach down at RÃ¤kÃ¤lÃ¤ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sommer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kremer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sommer throws a hook to the side of Kremer's head but Kremer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kremer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kremer looks to throw the jab but Sommer is out of range.
Kremer looks to score with a jab to the body but Sommer is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sommer! But no joy.
Sommer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kremer.
Sommer tries to move into range but Kremer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sommer throws a hook to the side of Kremer's head but Kremer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Sommer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sommer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kremer swings widly with a right hand
and Sommer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kremer misses with a hook
and Sommer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sommer misses with a left hand
and Kremer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sommer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kremer.
Kremer throws out a loose jab but Sommer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kremer throws a right hand that misses
letting Sommer counter with a right hand.
Sommer misses with an uppercut.
Sommer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kremer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kremer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kremer. Sommer does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Kremer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Kremer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kremer misses with a hook
and Sommer counters with a straight right hand.
Kremer misses with a wild body shot.
Sommer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Kremer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kremer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sommer eats them both and turns towards Kremer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kremer scores with a body shot.
Kremer throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sommer to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Sommer.#ROC2#Kremer is rocked!
Sommer is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Kremer flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kremer is out cold! Sommer holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trouble Sommer!
A very excited looking Trouble Sommer 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: UCF 83: Mfer v Fantastico
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Mfer throws a wild body kick that Fantastico sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Mfer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fantastico, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastico working aggressively here.
Fantastico tries to stall but Mfer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fantastico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Mfer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fantastico creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer just leaning against Fantastico, taking a breather.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Fantastico.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Mfer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Mfer on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Fantastico.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Fantastico controls his hands.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastico is trying to stall.
Fantastico looking to stall. #T1#
Mfer digs a right hand into Fantastico's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fantastico's gas tank.
Fantastico lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer working aggressively here. #BC2#
Fantastico breaks from the clinch.
Fantastico fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastico pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mfer is out of range and Fantastico settles back down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mfer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fantastico - the referee stops the clock and Mfer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fantastico. Mfer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastico lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mfer at a distance.
Fantastico circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Mfer misses. #CL#
Mfer has managed to clinch.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mfer lands a right hand.
Fantastico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fantastico misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
Fantastico lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Fantastico can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action. #T2#
Fantastico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastico tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Fantastico controls his hands.
Fantastico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
Fantastico tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Fantastico back against the cage.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Fantastico manages to break the clinch.
Mfer moves out of range as Fantastico throws a body kick.
Mfer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastico bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Mfer moves out of range of the leg kick from Fantastico.
Mfer wants to clinch up but Fantastico keeps it at a distance.
Mfer throws a solid leg kick but Fantastico takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mfer.
Fantastico scores with a body shot.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastico misses with a body shot.
Fantastico connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Fantastico throws a front kick that sends Mfer stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastico moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Fantastico misses with a hook to the body
and Mfer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fantastico thinking.
Mfer connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastico tries a low kick but Mfer avoids it.
No joy there for Mfer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mfer lands a glancing blow to the side of Fantastico's head.
Fantastico connects with a solid leg kick.
Mfer checks a leg kick.
Mfer is looking to counter punch.
Fantastico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
A bone on bone clash there as Mfer blocks the leg kick.
Fantastico getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mfer lands a right hook to the body.
Mfer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Mfer blocks the leg kick.
Mfer tries to clinch but Fantastico moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mfer misses the body punch
and Fantastico counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mfer is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fantastico is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mfer rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Fantastico moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Fantastico swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mfer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fantastico manages to avoid it.
Fantastico misses with a body kick.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Fantastico thows a body kick. Mfer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mfer swings for the body but Fantastico moves out of range.
Mfer checks a leg kick.
Fantastico moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Mfer finds it's target.
Fantastico throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mfer.
It appears Mfer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fantastico avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastico connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastico lands a body shot.
Mfer wants to clinch.
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 Huntti Mfer 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#
Fantastico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fantastico.
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
and Fantastico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mfer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fantastico. That one must have hurt.
Fantastico slips under a jab.
Mfer tries to clinch up.
Mfer lands a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Fantastico. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastico throws a push kick but Mfer slaps the foot to one side.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Fantastico throws a body kick that misses
and Fantastico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer fakes the leg kick and cracks Fantastico in the body.
Mfer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fantastico has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastico misses the body punch
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastico lands with a nice body punch.
Mfer takes a swing at Fantastico's ribcage but misses.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Fantastico tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastico swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fantastico throws a sloppy head kick and Mfer moves out of range easily.
Fantastico with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mfer to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastico lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastico connects with a leg kick.
Fantastico throws a leg kick but Mfer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mfer tries to clinch but Fantastico moves out of range.
Fantastico throws a nice outside leg kick.
Macho Fantastico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastico throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastico throws a leg kick but Mfer moved away.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fantastico.
Fantastico misses with a straight right.
Mfer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL#
Mfer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mfer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fantasticos head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantastico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Mfer on the inside. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fantastico's elbow. #BC2#
Fantastico breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fantastico manages to avoid it.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Mfer coming out on top.
Mfer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastico throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastico lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastico fakes the leg kick and cracks Mfer in the body.
Fantastico tries to clinch but Mfer moves out of range.
Fantastico lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Fantastico clinches.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Fantastico.
Fantastico misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Mfer lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastico blocks a body shot from Mfer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mfer.
Mfer tries to work over Fantastico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastico blocking some punches.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Fantastico.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Fantastico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but Fantastico avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage.
A short left from Fantastico.
Fantastico is trying to stall.
Fantastico tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastico struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fantastico's elbow.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer trying to stall but Fantastico improves his position. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fantastico creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastico wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mfer has him pressed against the cage.
Fantastico managing to block the knees to the body from Mfer.
Fantastico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastico tries to stall but Mfer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastico lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fantastico trying to stall but Mfer improves his position.
Fantastico is looking to control Mfer's arms but Mfer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fantastico has his back to the cage.
Fantastico is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mfer is keeping busy.
Fantastico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Huntti Mfer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastico misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Mfer.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fantastico's elbow.
Fantastico cracks Mfer with a nice body shot.
Fantastico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer is trying to maintain a safe position but Fantastico gets an underhook and turns Mfer into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Macho Fantastico will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Fantastico works Mfer's body with a nice hook.
Fantastico pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fantastico throws a leg kick
and Mfer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mfer lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot by Mfer.
A clash of legs there as Mfer blocks the low kick.
Mfer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fantastico counters with an inside leg kick.
Mfer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastico throws a leg kick but Mfer moved away.#CL#
Mfer has closed the distance and engaged Fantastico in a clinch.
Fantastico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Fantastico controls his hands.
Fantastico wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mfer has him pressed against the cage.
Mfer is trying to maintain a safe position but Fantastico gets an underhook and turns Mfer into the cage.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastico lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Fantastico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow. #BC2#
Fantastico breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fantastico lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Fantastico throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sloppy strikes from Mfer. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastico tries to work over Mfer's front leg with a kick but Mfer checks it.
Macho Fantastico seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastico throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Mfer checks a low kick from Fantastico.
Fantastico lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mfer's sensitive parts.
Mfer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastico jabs Mfer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mfer checks a leg kick.
Mfer lands a nice shot that snaps Fantastico's head back.
Mfer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick and Fantastico moves out of range easily.
Fantastico throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastico delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastico keeps the fight on the outside.
Mfer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fantastico looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Fantastico misses the shot to the body.
Fantastico misses with a straight right.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mfer lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastico throws a chopping leg kick but Mfer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fantastico misses with a low kick.
It looked like Mfer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fantastico.
Mfer tries to clinch but Fantastico is having none of it.
Mfer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fantastico.
Fantastico scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mfer doesn't seem bothered though.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Fantastico slips the punch.
Fantastico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Mfer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Fantastico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastico blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Mfer stalling against the cage.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Fantastico controls the action.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastico cracks Mfer with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Mfer.
Fantastico digs a right hand underneath Mfer's ribcage. Mfer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastico works on Mfer's body with a couple of short punches.
Mfer cracks Fantastico with a nice body shot.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fantastico.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Fantastico.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fantastico's elbow.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer is trying to maintain a safe position but Fantastico gets an underhook and turns Mfer into the cage.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastico's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Fantastico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastico looking to slow down the pace here.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastico is trying to break the clinch but Mfer is controlling him.
Fantastico is working Mfer over against the cage.
Fantastico takes a shot to the head.
Fantastico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastico lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Fantastico.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fantastico.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Fantastico.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Huntti Mfer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Fantastico clobbers Mfer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Fantastico misses
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastico throws a shot to the body.
Fantastico throws a leg kick but Mfer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fantastico throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Mfer.
Mfer connects with a single shot there.
Fantastico throws a wild body kick that Mfer sees coming a mile off.
Fantastico throws a body kick that misses
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mfer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastico takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastico lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fantastico ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fantastico.
Fantastico scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Fantastico lands a head kick. Mfer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Some bone on bone action there as Fantastico checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mfer throws a hook but Fantastico blocks it.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Fantastico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastico throws a low kick but Mfer moves out of range easily.
Fantastico scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Mfer closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastico struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
Fantastico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mfer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer works on Fantastico's body with a couple of short punches.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastico displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mfer up against the cage.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastico tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Mfer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastico is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mfer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastico blocks an uppercut.
Fantastico is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fantastico tries to stall but Mfer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Fantastico controls his hands.
Mfer looking to stall.
Fantastico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastico misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fantastico prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Fantastico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fantastico's elbow.
Mfer misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Fantastico. #BC2#
Fantastico breaks from the clinch. #T3##CL#
Mfer clinches with his opponent.
Fantastico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastico tries to break free but Mfer pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastico trying to control the position but instead, Mfer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fantastico into the cage.#BC2#
Fantastico breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Fantastico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastico throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mfer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Fantastico.
Mfer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Mfer checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Mfer has Fantastico up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mfer.
Fantastico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastico scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Mfer trying to land knees to the body.
Mfer gets through Fantastico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mfer tries a body shot but Fantastico blocks it.
Fantastico blocks a body shot from Mfer. #BC2#
Fantastico breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mfer thumps Fantastico with a low kick.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fantastico.
Fantastico misses with the body kick
and Mfer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastico lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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 Huntti Mfer will probably get the nod.
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!#R5#
Mfer misses with a hook.
Fantastico was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mfer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mfer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fantastico is looking to land body kicks.
Fantastico tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick by Mfer misses
and Fantastico counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastico throws a head kick that half lands.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Fantastico's shoulder, as Fantastico tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastico goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastico raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantastico throws a leg kick
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Fantastico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mfer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mfer lands a right hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fantastico! #T1#
Mfer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fantastico checks it well.
Fantastico lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastico looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mfer moves out of range of the body kick from Fantastico.
Fantastico takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fantastico manages to avoid it.
Fantastico with the inside leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Fantastico breaks from the clinch.
Fantastico tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastico fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mfer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastico throws a sloppy body shot
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Macho Fantastico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mfer darts in trying to clinch
and Fantastico counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fantastico.
Fantastico goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mfer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fantastico. That's going to slow Mfer down.
Fantastico blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Nice shot lands for Mfer.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Fantastico scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Mfer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fantastico is keeping busy.#T3#
Fantastico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastico has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Fantastico has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Fantastico tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastico tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it. #BC2#
Fantastico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mfer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mfer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mfer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mfer misses with a few strikes there.
Mfer scores with a hook to the body. Fantastico takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastico thumps Mfer with a low kick.
Fantastico misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastico fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Fantastico moved out of range nicely.
Mfer clobbers Fantastico with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Fantastico throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fantastico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastico throws the kick towards the body but Mfer avoids it.
Fantastico connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastico tried to score with a low kick but Mfer checks it.
Fantastico tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mfer checks a leg kick.
Fantastico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastico looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastico throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good work by Mfer as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Fantastico misses its intended target.
Mfer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fantastico's head.#CL2#
Fantastico instigates a clinch.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.

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 Huntti Mfer.
I think Mfer 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 John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Macho Fantastico!
Macho Fantastico is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Macho Fantastico thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UCF 83: Mfer v Fantastico
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Holmberg misses with a takedown
and Holmberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Tim Holmberg has been cut.#TD2#
Holmberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tyson sprawls well initially but Holmberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Tyson pushes Holmberg off and gets back to his feet.
Holmberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Tyson staying out of range there.
Tyson misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Holmberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Tyson pushes Holmberg off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmberg throws a big shot that misses.
Holmberg throws out a loose jab but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holmberg somewhat.
Mick Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Holmberg.
Holmberg tries to work over Tyson's front leg with a kick but Tyson checks it.
No luck for Holmberg with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Holmberg looks to throw the jab but Tyson is out of range. #TD2#
Holmberg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tyson's coaches at RÃ¤kÃ¤lÃ¤ have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tyson struggling a bit here.
Holmberg in the domination position with Tyson hanging on.
Tyson can't do much from the bottom here.
Tyson is looking for a sweep.
Tyson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Holmberg connects with a decent elbow.
Tyson wants to control but Holmberg postures up.
Tyson taking a bit of punishment here - Holmberg scoring with strikes. #T2#
Tyson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Holmberg is looking to take a break and control but Tyson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holmberg throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tyson gets back to half guard.
Holmberg controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Holmberg from controlling successfully.
Holmberg prevents Tyson from getting back to his feet.
Tyson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Holmberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holmberg with a nice head shot there.
Holmberg cracks Tyson with a solid left hand.
Tyson pulls Holmberg in close to prevent any damage.
Holmberg won't allow Tyson to sweep him here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tyson trying to keep a closed guard but Holmberg is proving a slippery customer.
Holmberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyson's head.
Holmberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tyson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tyson wants to stand and escape but Holmberg is having none of it.
Tyson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holmberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holmberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holmberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Holmberg is in close to Tyson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holmberg throws a strike but Tyson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tyson trying to control but Holmberg is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tim Holmberg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tim Holmberg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Holmberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.
Holmberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Holmberg throws a hook but Tyson avoids it easily.
Tyson throws the left hand but Holmberg avoids the punch easily.
Holmberg misses with a wild combination.
Tyson is looking to counter punch.
Holmberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tyson 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.
Holmberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Tyson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Holmberg misses with a hook. Tyson ducked under it nicely.
Holmberg is looking to score with low kicks.
Holmberg slips under a jab from Tyson.
Holmberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyson on the side of the head. #T1#
Holmberg misses with a straight right.
Tim Holmberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holmberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tyson lands with a good body shot.
Holmberg loads up on a big right hand but Tyson slips the punch.
Tyson is looking to counter punch.
Holmberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyson tries to avoid it but Holmberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyson to the ground. Tyson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mick Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Holmberg.
Tyson lands a nice looking body shot.
Holmberg throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range.
It looked like Tyson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holmberg.
Holmberg throws the left hand but Tyson avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Tyson misses.
Holmberg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tyson.
Holmberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson as Holmberg shoots in.
Tyson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyson misses the target. #T2#
Holmberg throws a body punch but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Holmberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tyson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holmberg is breathing heavily.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmberg manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Tyson - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmberg dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Tyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holmberg at a distance.
Tyson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Holmbergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Holmberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3##TD2#
Holmberg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tyson's half guard.
Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tyson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tyson is looking to escape.
Holmberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyson's head.
Tyson is looking to escape.
Tyson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holmberg.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet.
Tyson tries to roll over but Holmberg keeps him under control.
Tyson is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Tyson is trying to control but can't.
Holmberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tyson moves into full guard.
Holmberg working some strikes from top position.
Holmberg preventing the sweep.
Holmberg wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Tyson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holmberg controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Tyson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Holmberg is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Tyson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Holmberg'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##TD2#
Holmberg scores with a takedown into Tyson's guard.
Tyson managing to control the position.
Holmberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Tim Holmberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Holmberg from controlling successfully. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tyson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Tyson lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmberg jumps guard but Tyson stands there with Holmberg around his waist. Holmberg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holmberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyson swivels and escapes.
Tyson defending well as Holmberg loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Tyson scores with a one two! Holmberg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tyson scores with the left hand. Holmberg knows he should have avoided that one.
Tyson looks to throw the jab but Holmberg is out of range.
Mick Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holmberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holmberg misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Tyson.
Holmberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holmberg.
Mick Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Holmberg.
Tyson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holmberg.
Tyson throws a hook but Holmberg avoids it easily.
Holmberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyson sprawls well. Tyson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holmberg gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Tyson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmberg.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holmberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holmberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holmberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holmberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tyson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Holmberg throws a jab when Tyson was well out of range.
Holmberg throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Tyson misses its target.
Holmberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyson tries to avoid it but Holmberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyson to the ground. Tyson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Tyson misses the target.
Tyson stuffs the takedown.
Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tyson lands a head shot.
Nice jab there from Tyson.
Tyson scores with the left hand. Holmberg knows he should have avoided that one.
Tyson scores with a nice head shot.
Holmberg tries for a takedown but Tyson circles away easily
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Holmberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Tyson.#ROC#Holmberg is rocked!
Holmberg gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Tyson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Holmberg is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Tyson!
A relieved looking Mick Tyson 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: BANZAI COMBAT 115
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer connects with a right hand. Gorilla shakes it off.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Gorilla.
Mfer leaves Gorilla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Gorilla shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mfer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorilla working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer is not content to let Gorilla control the position. #T1#
Mfer is looking to regain half guard here but Gorilla keeps moving and retains side control.
Mfer is not content to let Gorilla control the position.
Gorilla working away.
Gorilla creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mfer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Gorilla tries for a kimura but Mfer is defending well. #SUB#
Gorilla swings around for an armbar but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gorilla's guard.#T2##SUB#
Gorilla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mfer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Gorilla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mfer preventing the sweep.
Mfer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Mfer wants to get up but he can't break Gorilla's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mfer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorilla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gorilla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mfer is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gorilla wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gorilla looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gorilla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mfer as he avoids it easily.
Gorilla dives in for a single leg takedown but Mfer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mfer throws out a counter right but Gorilla avoids it with no problem.
Gorilla definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magilla Gorilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorilla blocks a body shot from Mfer. #TD#
Gorilla lands a takedown into guard.
Mfer pulls Gorilla in to control the position.
Gorilla landing with the ground and pound.
Gorilla advances position into side control!#SUB#
Gorilla goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mfer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gorilla's guard! Nice work there by Mfer!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mfer stays in close to Gorilla's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mickey Mfer 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#
Gorilla tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gorilla throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
Gorilla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mfer swivels and escapes.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mfer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Magilla Gorilla has been cut.
Mfer throws a hook but Gorilla avoids it easily.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorilla manages to avoid it.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Gorilla feinted with a counter takedown.
Mfer misses with a hook. Gorilla ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorilla fails to land the takedown.
Gorilla fails with the takedown
and Mfer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magilla Gorilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gorilla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A cross from Mfer lands.
Gorilla tries for a takedown but Mfer circles away easily
and Mfer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gorilla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mfer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gorilla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mfer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gorilla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gorilla moves away from the strike by Mfer. #T2#
Gorilla doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mfer counters with a straight right hand.
Mfer defending well as Gorilla loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Gorilla fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mfer to the ground. Gorilla is now in Mfer's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mfer keeping moving, preventing Gorilla from controlling successfully.
Mfer pulls Gorilla in close to his closed guard and prevents Gorilla from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mfer keeping moving, preventing Gorilla from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Gorilla thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mfer holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Gorilla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mfer pulls Gorilla in close to his closed guard and prevents Gorilla from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gorilla tries to clinch up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gorilla fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gorilla moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Gorilla tries to clinch but Mfer is having none of it. #CL#
Gorilla has managed to clinch.
Gorilla is trying to pull guard but Mfer has him pressed against the cage.
Gorilla has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mfer after a bit of a struggle.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mfer pushes Gorilla back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
Mfer lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorilla jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mfer walks away with a smile on his face. Gorilla gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gorilla blocks a jab.
Gorilla is looking to counter the offense by Mfer and move into the clinch.
Magilla Gorilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorilla slips a jab from Mfer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Mfer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Magilla Gorilla's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mfer slips under a jab from Gorilla.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mfer! But no joy.
Magilla Gorilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.
Mfer swats away the attempt to clinch by Gorilla.
Mfer 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.
Mfer leaves Gorilla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gorilla with a nice cross.
Mickey Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Gorilla's head but Gorilla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer lands a jab-cross combination.
Gorilla closes the distance and clinches up with Mfer, looking for a takedown. Gorilla pushes Mfer against the cage but Mfer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Mfer blocks a jab.
Gorilla shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magilla Gorilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mfer slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mfer! But no joy.
Gorilla misses with a hook.
Gorilla shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mfer pinned against the cage. Mfer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gorilla closes the distance and clinches up with Mfer, looking for a takedown. Gorilla pushes Mfer against the cage but Mfer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gorilla has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mfer finds it's way round the side to connect with Gorilla's head.
Jab, jab by Mfer - just one landing.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Gorilla moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Gorilla misses with a hook to the body
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gorilla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gorilla takes one to the side of the head.
Gorilla slips a straight right by Mfer.
Mfer throws a series of punches but Gorilla avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gorilla appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorilla moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Gorilla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mfer avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Gorilla moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Gorilla tries for a takedown but Mfer circles away easily
and Mfer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mfer thuds his right hand into Gorilla's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#Magilla Gorilla's cut is getting worse.
Mfer keeps the fight on the outside.
Gorilla goes for a double leg but Mfer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mfer continues to drive forward.#TD#
Gorilla pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Gorilla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mfer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4##SUB#
Gorilla looking for a guillotine here but Mfer defends easily.
Mfer pushes down on Gorilla's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mfer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gorilla knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: FCL - 62
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Sommer's corner calls for a 1-2. Sommer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sommer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Daton Williams has been cut.
Williams scores with the left hand. Sommer knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Sommer finds it's way through Williams's defenses.
Williams tries for a takedown but Sommer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Sommer pushes him off.
Sommer scores with a jab.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sommer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Sommer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trouble Sommer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daton Williams.#T1#
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sommer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sommer cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams fails with the takedown
and Sommer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams wants to clinch up but Sommer keeps it at a distance.
Williams fails with the takedown
and Sommer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams has his takedown stuffed
and Sommer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Williams is rocked!
Williams looks winded!
Sommer lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Williams falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sommer dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trouble Sommer!
Trouble Sommer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UCF 81: Cabrazzi v Chai Jr
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Yksi slips a straight right by Puro.
Yksi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yksi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Puro throws out a loose jab but Yksi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yksi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yksi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Puro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yksi somewhat.
Yksi looks to score with a jab to the body but Puro is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro lands a glancing blow to the side of Yksi's head.
Yksi dodges the punch combination from Puro.
Puro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Puro looks to throw the jab but Yksi is out of range.
Yksi tries to bum rush Puro with a series of wild strikes but Puro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Puro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yksi misses with a few strikes there.
Puro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yksi moves away.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puro throws a right and a left that Yksi avoids nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yksi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yksi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puro at a distance.
Puro misses with an uppercut.
Puro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yksi defending well as Puro loads up on a big left hand.
Puro lands with an overhand left.
Yksi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Puro misses.
Murha Puro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!#CL#
Puro takes the fight into the clinch.
Puro misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Yksi wants to stall. #BC2#
Yksi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yksi misses with a body shot.
Puro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yksi scores with a hook to the body. Puro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Puro looks to land a right hand but Yksi moved out of range.
Puro throws a shot from downtown. Yksi moves away and avoids it.
Yksi looks for a takedown but Puro sprawls well.
Yksi misses with a hook. Puro ducked under it nicely.
Puro missing with a left hand there. Yksi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yksi misses with a takedown attempt
and Puro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murha Puro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Projekti Yksi.
Yksi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Puro throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Yksi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Puro won't be happy with that.
Yksi has knee on belly momentarily but Puro bucks him off and regains half guard.
Yksi trying to advance position but Puro counters by regaining guard.
Yksi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yksi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yksi throws an elbow that misses. Puro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yksi's guard. Nice move by Puro!#REVR#
Puro won't allow Yksi to sweep him here.
Puro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Puro stopping the sweep attempt from Yksi.
Yksi trying to keep a closed guard but Puro is proving a slippery customer.
Puro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yksi looking for a sweep. Not yet Yksi, not yet.
Puro trying to control but Yksi is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Yksi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murha Puro is winning the standup battle so far.
Puro scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Puro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yksi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Puro throws a hook but Yksi blocks it.
Yksi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Puro rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Puro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Puro.
Puro working aggressively here.
Puro tries to work over Yksi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yksi has Puro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Puro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Puro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yksi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Puro working aggressively here.
Yksi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puro lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Puro. #T1##BC2#
Yksi breaks from the clinch.
Puro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yksi at a distance. #CL#
Puro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yksi.
Yksi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yksi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Puro pulls his leg out and moves away.
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target.
Puro throws an overhand right that lands on Yksi's shoulder, as Yksi tries to avoid the shot.
Puro walks into a stiff left hand from Yksi.
Yksi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puro moves away.
No joy there for Puro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puro throws a jab when Yksi was well out of range.
And Yksi tries to counter it with a takedown but Puro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yksi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yksi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yksi cracks a nice hook into Puro's ribs.
Yksi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yksi misses with a takedown attempt - Puro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murha Puro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Projekti Yksi.#T2#
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target.
Yksi takes a swing at Puro's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puro throws a hook but Yksi avoids it easily.
Yksi staying out of range there.
Puro connects with a single shot there.
Yksi avoids the body shot from Puro.
Yksi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puro misses with a looping right.
Murha Puro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puro scores with a sloppy right hand. Yksi should have avoided that one.
Puro misses with an uppercut. Yksi saw that one coming.
Yksi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Puro punishes Yksi's body with a nice straight punch.
Yksi defending well as Puro loads up on a big left hand.
Puro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yksi. #T3#
Yksi circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Yksi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yksi.
Yksi is looking to work some ground and pound but Puro has wrist control.
Yksi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yksi trying to control but Puro is working from the bottom.
Puro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yksi can do to turn this around?
Puro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yksi is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yksi looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Puro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yksi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yksi throws an elbow that misses. Puro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yksi's guard. Nice move by Puro!#REVR#
Puro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puro trying to control the position from guard on top but Yksi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murha Puro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yksi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Puro manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Yksi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Puro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yksi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puro throws an overhand right that lands on Yksi's shoulder, as Yksi tries to avoid the shot.
Puro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puro tries to clinch up but Yksi circles away and keeps his distance.
Puro just misses with a punch to the body.
Yksi with the counter takedown but Puro avoids it easily.
Puro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puro avoids the body shot from Yksi.
Yksi with a nice cross.
Puro throws a right hand that Yksi ducks under and follows up with a left that Yksi also avoids with ease.
Puro throws a looping overhand right but Yksi ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yksi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target. #T1#
Puro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yksi cracks Puro with an open hand slap.
Puro lands a glancing blow to the side of Yksi's head.
Yksi moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Yksi misses its intended target.
Yksi connects with the punch.
Puro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puro just misses with a punch to the body.
Yksi feints the counter takedown.
Puro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yksi moves away.
Yksi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Yksi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Puro to the mat! Puro manages to get full guard.

Puro kicks Yksi off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yksi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Puro defends it well.
Yksi scores with a body shot. #T2#
Puro throws a jab but it's blocked by Yksi.
Puro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yksi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puro.
Yksi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Puro under the eye.
Puro misses with a hook. Yksi ducked under it nicely.
Yksi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yksi swings for the body but Puro moves out of range.
Puro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yksi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puro.
Yksi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yksi takes a swing at Puro's ribcage but misses.
Puro is looking to counter the offense by Yksi and move into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Yksi.
Yksi misses with a body shot
and Puro counters with a straight right hand.
Puro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Yksi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target.
Puro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yksi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puro.
Puro avoids the body shot from Yksi.
Puro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yksi was well out of range. Poor timing from Puro.
Yksi misses with a wild body shot.
Puro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yksi.
Yksi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puro.
A punch combination from Yksi misses.
Yksi misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yksi. Puro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puro throwing a counter right hand but Yksi manages to avoid it.
Yksi moves away from the strike by Puro. #T4#
Puro looks to throw the jab but Yksi is out of range.
Puro throws out a loose jab but Yksi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yksi misses with a looping left.
Yksi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Puro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yksi swinging wildly here.
Yksi misses the shot to the body.
Puro lands a glancing blow to the side of Yksi's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puro misses with a wild body shot.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puro's corner calls for a 1-2. Puro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Puro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yksi on the side of the head.
Puro loads up on a big right hand but Yksi slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro clearly takes 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.#R4#
Puro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Puro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yksi momentarily.
Yksi misses the shot to the body.
Yksi slips a straight right by Puro.
Puro misses with a straight right.
Yksi blocks a jab.
Yksi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yksi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puro looks to land a left hand but Yksi moved out of range nicely.
Yksi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Puro defends it well.
Yksi fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Yksi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Puro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yksi is in Puro's guard.
Yksi passes into half guard.
Yksi controlling the action here. #T1#
Yksi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yksi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Puro wants to get back to full guard.
Yksi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yksi wants to take a breather but Puro is having none of it.
Puro is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Yksi there.
Yksi is trying to control the action in half guard but Puro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yksi stops Puro from getting back to his feet.
Yksi is trying to control the action in half guard but Puro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Puro is looking to improve his position.
Puro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yksi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yksi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puro trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Puro throws a body punch but Yksi moves out of range.
Yksi throws a hook but Puro blocks it.
Yksi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Puro slips a straight right by Yksi.
An attempted straight right counter from Puro misses the target.
Yksi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puro.
Puro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yksi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yksi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Puro wants to clinch.
Yksi feints the counter takedown.
Puro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Puro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yksi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Yksi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Puro misses the shot to the body.
And Yksi tries to counter it with a takedown but Puro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yksi throws a body punch but Puro moves out of range.
A punch combination from Yksi misses.
Puro takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Yksi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Puro is trying to defend but Yksi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puro trying to control from the bottom.
Yksi is pressing down on Puro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Puro is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yksi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puro defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Projekti Yksi dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Puro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yksi.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yksi digs a good hook to Puro's body.
Yksi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Puro as he jumps to the side.
Puro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yksi.
Yksi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yksi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puro. Yksi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yksi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yksi.
Yksi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro misses with a looping right.
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yksi manages to avoid it.
Yksi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yksi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Puro moves out of range as Yksi strikes.
Yksi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Yksi there.
Yksi throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Puro.
Puro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yksi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yksi loads up on a big right hand but Puro slips the punch.
Yksi lands with a cross.
Puro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yksi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puro looks to score with a jab to the body but Yksi is just out of range.
Yksi defending well as Puro loads up on a big left hand.
Projekti Yksi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yksi fails with the takedown.
Yksi misses with a looping left.
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yksi manages to avoid it.
Yksi misses with a looping right.
Puro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Puro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puro. Yksi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puro throws a body punch but Yksi moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yksi.
Puro misses with a straight right.
Yksi scores with a shot to the body.
Puro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yksi.
Puro wants to clinch.#T3#
Puro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Puro throws a hook but Yksi avoids it easily.
Yksi connects with a jab.
Puro misses with a body shot.
Yksi feints the counter takedown.
Yksi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Puro avoids the body shot from Yksi.
Puro loads up on a big right hand but Yksi slips the punch.
Puro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yksi at a distance.
Puro throws a nice looking combination but Yksi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Puro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T4#
Yksi misses the shot to the body.
Yksi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yksi looks to score with a jab to the body but Puro is just out of range.
Yksi looks to score with a jab to the body but Puro is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Puro misses the target.
Puro punishes Yksi's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yksi misses with a lunging right hand
and Yksi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yksi ducks under a wild hook from Puro.
Puro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yksi.
Puro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yksi throws a right hand that misses
letting Puro counter with a right hand.
Puro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Puro wants it to stay on the feet.
Murha Puro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Projekti Yksi.
Yksi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yksi takes one on the chin but seems OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murha Puro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puro 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murha Puro!
Murha Puro retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Murha Puro 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: FCL - 60
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Kremer works Prkl's body with a nice hook.
Prkl throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kremer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prkl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prkl dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kremer cracks Prkl with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kremer throws an off balance right hand
and Prkl cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Kremer has been cut.
Kremer misses the shot to the body.
Prkl cracks Kremer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Prkl swings for the body but Kremer moves out of range.
Kremer scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kremer drops his hands momentarily and Prkl takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kremer cracks a nice hook into Prkl's ribs.
Kremer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prkl.
Kremer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prkl. #T1#
Kremer misses the shot to the body.
Prkl connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kremer. Kremer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#Kremer is rocked!
Kremer drops his hands momentarily. Prkl doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Kremer staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Kremer doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ispa Prkl!
After winning the bout, Ispa Prkl thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UCF 79: Hunter v McCarthy
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
McCarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCarthy wants to land a leg kick but Hunter is out of range.
Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Hunter blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunter misses the target.
Hunter avoids the head kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy lands with a nice body punch.
Hunter lands a jab.
Hunter throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCarthy.
McCarthy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCarthy misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCarthy lands with an overhand left.
McCarthy misses with a leg kick.
Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Hunter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCarthy throws a low kick but Hunter avoids it.
McCarthy throws a low kick but Hunter moves out of range easily.
McCarthy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big right from Hunter misses. #T1#
McCarthy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunter checks it well.
Hunter lands a jab to the nose.
McCarthy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunter is out of range and McCarthy settles back down.
Hunter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
McCarthy scores with a jab. Hunter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Hunter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCarthy misses with a hook to the body
and Hunter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by Hunter as he checks the leg kick.
McCarthy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunter 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.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy throws a leg kick
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Hunter.
Hunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy looks winded!
McCarthy gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#It looks like Cormac McCarthy has been cut.
McCarthy takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
McCarthy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunter.
Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunter with a jab.
McCarthy blocks a head kick by Hunter.
Hunter swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
Hunter checks a leg kick.
Hunter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
It looks like Hunter has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McCarthy misses with a low kick.
Hunter throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.
Hunter cracks a nice hook into McCarthy's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from McCarthy.
Hunter misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunter swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McCarthy throws a looping overhand right but Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Jab from Hunter.#T3#
McCarthy misses with a left hand
and Hunter counters with a straight right hand.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
McCarthy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy slips a jab from Hunter.
Hunter blocks the body kick.
McCarthy connects with the punch.
Hunter works the jab nicely.
Hunter cracks a nice hook into McCarthy's ribs.
McCarthy throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCarthy misses with a body kick.
McCarthy 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.
Sloppy strikes from McCarthy. Those never looked like landing.
Hunter loads up on a big right hand but McCarthy slips the punch.
Hunter throws a lazy right hand but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunter loads up on a big right hand but McCarthy slips the punch.
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!
McCarthy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunter jabs McCarthy right on the nose. McCarthy blinks but takes it well.
Nice jab there from McCarthy.
McCarthy thows a leg kick but Hunter checks it
and Hunter counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCarthy throws a leg kick but Hunter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hunter tried to counter with a leg kick but McCarthy avoided it.
McCarthy feints and then cracks Hunter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunter down.
McCarthy throws a shot from downtown. Hunter moves away and avoids it.
Hunter looks to throw the jab but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
McCarthy lands a nice hook to Hunter's body. Hunter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
McCarthy takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Hunter on the inside.
McCarthy is trying to pull guard but Hunter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Hunter breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
McCarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Hunter lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCarthy doesn't seem phased though.
Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on McCarthy's shoulder, as McCarthy tries to avoid the shot.
McCarthy slips a straight right by Hunter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isopaa Hunter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cormac McCarthy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hunter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCarthy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McCarthy throws a low kick but Hunter avoids it.
Hunter misses with a hook. McCarthy ducked under it nicely.
McCarthy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarthy.
Hunter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunter with a hook.
McCarthy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunter is out of range and McCarthy settles back down.
McCarthy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCarthy throws a leg kick but Hunter checks it.
Hunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
McCarthy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hunter wants to slow McCarthy down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed right hand from McCarthy misses the target.
McCarthy lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Isopaa Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
McCarthy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunter in his tracks.
Hunter connects with a body shot.#T1#
McCarthy throws a hook to the side of Hunter's head but Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
McCarthy throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunter counters with a stiff right hand.
McCarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
McCarthy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunter.
Hunter misses with a hook. McCarthy ducked under it nicely.
Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by McCarthy.
Hunter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunter misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hunter checks a leg kick.
Hunter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
Hunter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCarthy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from Hunter lands.
Hunter throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Hunter lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCarthy doesn't seem phased though.
Hunter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCarthy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
McCarthy loads up on a big right hand but Hunter slips the punch.
McCarthy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunter.
McCarthy throws a leg kick but Hunter moved away.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
McCarthy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hunter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunter looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
Hunter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCarthy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. McCarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunter throws a hook but McCarthy avoids it easily.
Hunter throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Hunter misses the jab.#T3#
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Hunter moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a low kick but Hunter avoids it.
Hunter throws a hook but McCarthy blocks it.
A big right from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy throws a leg kick
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Cormac McCarthy's cut even more.
McCarthy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some bone on bone action there as Hunter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCarthy throws a wild body kick that Hunter sees coming a mile off.
Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCarthy.
Hunter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunter takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
Hunter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McCarthy throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCarthy blocks a jab.
McCarthy 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.
Hunter takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
McCarthy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
Hunter misses with a body shot. #T4#
McCarthy misses with a kick to the body
and Hunter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCarthy throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Hunter drops McCarthy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McCarthy looks back up at him and smiles so Hunter waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#McCarthy is rocked!
Hunter is stalking McCarthy. McCarthy circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Hunter, and it's lights out! McCarthy really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isopaa Hunter!
Isopaa Hunter retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Isopaa Hunter 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: FCL - 59
Date: Oct 25, 2024

#R1#
Boxeri misses with a hook. Castillo ducked under it nicely.
Boxeri dips to his left and cracks Castillo with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Castillo.
Castillo shoots in but Boxeri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boxeri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Castillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Castillo clinches up with Boxeri and pushes him back against the cage.
Boxeri working aggressively here. #TD2#
Castillo has picked Boxeri up - he's going for a ride! Castillo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Boxeri is doing well to control the position and prevent Castillo from advancing to side control.
Castillo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Castillo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Castillo wants to free his trapped foot but Boxeri is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boxeri is refusing to be controlled, as Castillo sits in half guard. #T1#
Boxeri holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Boxeri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boxeri is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at RÃ¤kÃ¤lÃ¤ that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Castillo is taking a breather. Boxeri says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boxeri is trying to stand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boxeri controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boxeri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castillo with the counter takedown but Boxeri avoids it easily.
Boxeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pate Boxeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Castillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxeri.
Castillo avoids the body shot from Boxeri. #T2#
Castillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxeri.
Boxeri sets himself, and Castillo steps forward looking for the clinch! Boxeri avoids it this time.
Castillo shoots for a takedown but Boxeri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boxeri looks to score with a jab to the body but Castillo is just out of range.
Jab by Castillo.
Boxeri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Castillo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boxeri scores with a hook.
Castillo ducks under a wild hook from Boxeri.
Castillo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boxeri misses with a looping right.
Castillo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boxeri swings for the body but Castillo moves out of range.
Castillo wants to counter the offense by Boxeri and move into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castillo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boxeri misses with the combination. #T3#
Boxeri takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#It looks like Pate Boxeri has been cut.
Boxeri lands with a straight right. Castillo didn't see that one coming.
Castillo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boxeri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Castillo somewhat.
Pate Boxeri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Castillo.
Boxeri swings for the body but Castillo moves out of range.
Castillo wants to counter the offense by Boxeri and move into the clinch position.
Boxeri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxeri's corner calls for a 1-2. Boxeri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boxeri moves out of range of the body kick from Castillo.
Boxeri lands a nice shot that snaps Castillo's head back. #T4#
Boxeri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boxeri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castillo.
Boxeri cracks Castillo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxeri throws a jab when Castillo was well out of range.
Castillo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boxeri defends it well.
Boxeri throws a body punch but Castillo moves out of range.
Castillo wants to counter with a clinch but Boxeri pushes him away.
Boxeri throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Castillo counters with a shoot takedown. Boxeri fights it but they end up in guard.
Castillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boxeri is keeping the position for now.
Castillo wants to control from the top but Boxeri keeps moving.
Boxeri is looking to stand up but Castillo isn't so interested in that idea.
Castillo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boxeri pulls Castillo in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Boxeri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pate Boxeri's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Boxeri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castillo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Castillo defending well as Boxeri loads up on a big left hand.
Castillo looks to throw a body kick
and Boxeri counters with a right hand to the body.
Pate Boxeri is winning the standup battle so far.
Boxeri jabs Castillo right on the nose. Castillo blinks but takes it well.
Castillo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castillo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boxeri misses with a hook.
Castillo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boxeri.
Castillo slips a jab from Boxeri.
Boxeri misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boxeri keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Boxeri tries to keep at a distance but Castillo has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Boxeri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Castillo throws a body kick that misses
and Boxeri counters with a straight right hand.
Pate Boxeri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castillo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boxeri's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Boxeri. That snapped Castillo's head back.
Boxeri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castillo manages to avoid it.
Castillo wants to counter with a clinch but Boxeri pushes him away.
Castillo staying out of range there.
Castillo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boxeri with a body shot.
Boxeri defending well as Castillo loads up on a big left hand.
Castillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxeri.
Boxeri lands a right hook to the body.
Castillo tries to clinch but Boxeri moves out of range.
Boxeri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boxeri takes a swing at Castillo's ribcage but misses.
Boxeri throws a hook but Castillo avoids it easily.
Castillo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boxeri defends it well.#T2#
Boxeri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boxeri misses with a wild body shot.
Castillo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boxeri missing with a left hand there. Castillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castillo tries to counter with a clinch but Boxeri shakes him off and moves away.
Boxeri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boxeri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxeri jabs Castillo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boxeri scores with a hook.
Boxeri misses with a straight left.
Castillo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boxeri defends it well.
Boxeri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castillo blocks a jab.
Castillo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boxeri with a body shot.
Castillo misses with a combination
and Boxeri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boxeri dips to his left and cracks Castillo with an uppercut!#T3#
Some wild striking there from Boxeri.
Boxeri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castillo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castillo slips under a jab from Boxeri.
Boxeri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Castillo darts in looking for a takedown but Boxeri gets double underhooks and turns Castillo into the cage.
Boxeri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castillo.
Castillo throws a fast counter high kick but Boxeri manages to duck under it in time.
Boxeri jabs at Castillo's body.
Boxeri misses with an uppercut.
Boxeri throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Castillo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boxeri throws out a loose jab but Castillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxeri swings for the body but Castillo moves out of range.
Castillo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castillo dodges the punch combination from Boxeri.
Boxeri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Castillo in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castillo lands a slapping body shot.
Boxeri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boxeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Boxeri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pate Boxeri's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Castillo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boxeri takes a swing at Castillo's ribcage but misses.
Castillo moves forwards but Boxeri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boxeri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boxeri takes a swing at Castillo's ribcage but misses.
Boxeri loads up on a big right hand but Castillo slips the punch.
Boxeri misses with a looping left.
Boxeri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxeri lands with an overhand left.
Good exchange - Boxeri coming out on top.
Boxeri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boxeri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Boxeri throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Castillo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Castillo. #TD2#
Castillo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boxeri uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castillo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU#
Boxeri gets to his feet - Castillo follows without any prompting.
The fighters circling - Boxeri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxeri swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Castillo to counter with a crisp jab.
Boxeri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxeri.
Boxeri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxeri.
Boxeri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boxeri lands the left hand.
Castillo slips a jab from Boxeri.
Castillo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Castillo 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Castillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boxeri throws out the jab. #CL2#
Castillo moves into the clinch.
Boxeri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Castillo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castillo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boxeri just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Boxeri breaks from the clinch.
Boxeri's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boxeri duly obliges.
Richard Castillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castillo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boxeri scores with a jab. Castillo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boxeri looks to land a combination but Castillo avoids it well.
Castillo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boxeri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castillo manages to avoid it.
Castillo unleashes a big counter combination but Boxeri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castillo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Boxeri works over Castillo's head and body with a nice combination.
Castillo lands a nice shot that snaps Boxeri's head back.
Boxeri sizes up Castillo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Castillo slips under a jab.
Castillo blocks a jab.
Boxeri misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Castillo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Castillo tries to clinch up but Boxeri circles away and keeps his distance.
Boxeri misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Boxeri finds it's target.
Boxeri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Castillo drops his hands momentarily and Boxeri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Castillo looks to clinch
and Boxeri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxeri.
Boxeri takes a swing at Castillo's ribcage but misses.
Boxeri catches Castillo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boxeri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boxeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Boxeri there.
Boxeri misses with a jab to the body
and Castillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boxeri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Castillo's hands.
Boxeri misses with a body shot.
Castillo wants to counter with a clinch but Boxeri pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pate Boxeri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boxeri, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: FCL - 59
Date: Oct 25, 2024

#R1#
Clarke tries to close the distance and clinch but Roy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clarke moves in looking to clinch but Roy pushes him off.
Marques Roy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarke throws a shot to the body. #TD#
Roy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Clarke's guard.
Roy throwing strikes but missing.
Roy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roy working some strikes from top position.
Clarke wants to stand and escape but Roy is having none of it.
Clarke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clarke is looking to stand back up but Roy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Clarke.
Roy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Clarke is not content to let Roy control the position.
Clarke missing with punches from the bottom.
Roy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roy lands with a punch from half guard.
Roy working Clarke over with strikes.
Clarke wants to improve his position but Roy is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Roy seems content to control.
Clarke is looking to control Roy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clarke avoid being mounted?
Roy is nestled in close to Clarke, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Clarke taking some punishment here, with Roy in his half guard. #T2#
Clarke flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Roy working Clarke over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarke throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Roy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Clarke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clarke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roy prevents Clarke from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Roy connects with a nice short shot to Clarke's temple.
Roy lands with a punch from half guard.
Clarke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Roy connects with a nice short shot to Clarke's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roy prevents Clarke from standing back up.
Roy working Clarke over with strikes.
Clarke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roy scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Clarke wants to stand back up but Roy manages to pass into side control.
Clarke sneaks back into half guard.
Roy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Roy working Clarke over with strikes.
Roy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Roy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roy lands a nice short elbow.
Roy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Roy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roy winds up and cracks Clarke with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Roy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clarke trying to hold on to Roy's head to control him but Roy postures up.
Roy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Roy prevents Clarke from standing back up.
Clarke wants to get back to full guard.
Clarke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roy scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Roy connects with a nice short shot to Clarke's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marques Roy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Roy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Roy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clarke is fending him off so far but Roy persists. Nope, Clarke circles away and we're back to standing.
Roy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clarke defends well and Roy ends up having to push Clarke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Clarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marques Roy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clarke looks to land a left hand but Roy moved out of range nicely.
Clarke misses the jab.
Clarke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clarke moves to clinch but Roy breaks away #TD#
and Roy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Clarke won't be happy with that.
Clarke on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roy lands some shots froms side control.
Roy working the head and body with strikes.
Clarke is looking for a sweep.
Roy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Clarke is trying to control Roy's posture but Roy avoids it.
Clarke being controlled for a moment.
Roy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Roy scores with punches from side control.
Roy cracks Clarke with a big right hand but Clarke just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Clarke is not content to let Roy control the position.
Clarke is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Roy working away.
Clarke tries to buck Roy off but Roy is having none of it.
Roy is chipping away with strikes.
The referee asks Roy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Roy prefers to stall for the moment though.
Roy looks up at the clock and then as Clarke takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Roy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Roy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Roy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Clarke is trying to improve his position.
Roy lands a nice forearm strike.
Clarke tries to buck Roy off but Roy is having none of it.
Roy is chipping away with strikes.
Clarke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Clarke is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Roy lands a nice forearm strike.
Roy lands a nice forearm strike.
Roy working the ground and pound.
Roy trying to control the action but Clarke is working from the bottom.
Roy looks up at the clock and then as Clarke takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Roy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Clarke taking a bit of punishment here - Roy scoring with strikes.
Roy in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Clarke looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Roy turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marques Roy!
Marques Roy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FCL - 58
Date: Oct 18, 2024

#R1#
Of Coke throws a hook but Mferi blocks it.
A big right from Of Coke misses.
Mferi misses the jab.
Of Coke is looking to clinch but Mferi is avoiding it.
Mferi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mferi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Of Coke was well out of range. Poor timing from Mferi.
Of Coke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Of Coke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mferi.
Mferi loads up on a big right hand but Of Coke slips the punch.
Mferi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Of Coke momentarily.
Of Coke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mferi under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Mike Mferi has been cut.
Of Coke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Of Coke throws a right hand that Mferi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mferi also avoids with ease.
Of Coke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mferi's hands.
Mferi swats away the attempt to clinch by Of Coke.
Mferi wants to counter with a clinch but Of Coke pushes him away.
Of Coke tries to clinch there but Mferi circles away.
Of Coke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Mferi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mferi misses with some punches.
Mferi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Of Coke backwards.
Mferi swings wildly with an uppercut but Of Coke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mferi has a couple of punches blocked by Of Coke. #T1#
Mferi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Of Coke misses with a punch on the inside.
Of Coke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Of Coke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Of Coke misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Of Coke fails to land.
Mferi can't find room to land a body shot as Of Coke controls the action.
Of Coke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Of Coke can't find room to land a body shot as Mferi controls the action.
Of Coke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mferi or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mferi.
Mferi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Of Coke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mferi blocking some punches.
Of Coke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mferi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Of Coke backwards.
Mferi swings wildly with an uppercut but Of Coke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Of Coke misses with a body punch. #T2#
Of Coke scores with a shoulder strike.
Of Coke is trying to maintain a safe position but Mferi gets an underhook and turns Of Coke into the cage.
Of Coke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Of Coke pushes Mferi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mferi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Of Coke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Of Coke lands with a short shot to the head.
Mferi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Of Coke's elbow.
Mferi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mferi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mferi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Of Coke lands a left hand.
A short right from Mferi.
Mferi tries to throw a body punch but Of Coke avoids it by throwing Mferi back against the cage.
Of Coke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Of Coke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Of Coke.
Of Coke misses with the head strike.
Of Coke trying to control the position but instead, Mferi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Of Coke into the cage.#T3#
Mferi misses with a body punch.
Mferi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Of Coke.
Of Coke is trying to maintain a safe position but Mferi gets an underhook and turns Of Coke into the cage.
Of Coke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Of Coke scores with a shoulder strike.
Of Coke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mferi has a couple of punches blocked by Of Coke.
Of Coke's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mferi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mferi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Of Coke.
Of Coke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Of Coke.
Mferi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mferi taking a breather. #T4#
Of Coke throws a punch but it's blocked by Mferi.
Good body shot from Of Coke.
Of Coke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Of Coke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Of Coke misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Of Coke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Of Coke.
Of Coke prevents a body shot from Mferi.
Of Coke misses with some punches.
Mferi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mferi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Of Coke lands a left hand.
Of Coke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Of Coke swings wildly with an uppercut but Mferi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mferi tries to throw a body punch but Of Coke avoids it by throwing Mferi back against the cage.
Mferi trying to stall but Of Coke improves his position.
Of Coke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mferi misses with the head strike.
Mferi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shot Of Coke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Mferi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Of Coke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mferi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mferi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Mferi closes the distance and pushes Of Coke back into the cage.
Of Coke's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Of Coke has a couple of punches blocked by Mferi.
Mferi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mferi can't find room to land a body shot as Of Coke controls the action.
Of Coke tries a body shot but Mferi blocks it.
Mferi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mferi.
Mferi lands a shot to the body.
Mferi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Of Coke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mferi lands with a right to the head.
Of Coke is working Mferi over against the cage.
Mferi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Of Coke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mferi can do to turn this around?
Mferi lands a right hand.
Mferi scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Mferi on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mferi just leaning against Of Coke, taking a breather. #T1#
Mferi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shot Of Coke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mferi lands a right hand.
Mferi tries to throw a body punch but Of Coke avoids it by throwing Mferi back against the cage.
Of Coke swings wildly with an uppercut but Mferi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Mferi.
Of Coke letting Mferi take a breather here.
Of Coke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Of Coke blocks an uppercut.
Mferi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mferi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mferi blocks an uppercut.
Of Coke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mferi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Of Cokes head.
Of Coke swings wildly with an uppercut but Mferi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mferi throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Of Coke on the inside. #T2#
Mferi prevents a body shot from Of Coke.
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!
Mferi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mferi tries to work over Of Coke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Of Coke.
Mferi lands a shoulder strike.
Mferi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Of Coke.
Of Coke stalling in the clinch but Mferi improves position.
Of Coke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mferi's elbow.
Of Coke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Of Coke misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Mferi on the inside.
Mferi slowing the pace effectively.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mferi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Of Coke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Of Coke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mferi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Of Coke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Mferi.
Mferi throws a head punch that misses.
Mferi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mferi lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Of Coke being controlled against the cage.
Mferi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mferi takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Of Coke fails to land.
Mferi can't find room to land a body shot as Of Coke controls the action.
Mferi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Of Coke can't find room to land a body shot as Mferi controls the action.
Of Coke misses with a punch to the body.
Of Coke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mferi prevents a body shot from Of Coke.
Of Coke throws a punch but it's blocked by Mferi.
Of Coke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mferi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Of Coke backwards.
Of Coke misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Of Coke.
Mferi lands a hook that snaps the head of Of Coke backwards.
Of Coke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Mferi. #T4#
Mferi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Coke tries to work over Mferi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mferi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Of Coke fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mferi.
Of Coke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mferi.
Mferi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mferi misses with some punches.
Mferi leaning against his opponent.
Of Coke blocks an uppercut.
Of Coke misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mferi presses Of Coke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mferi prevents a body shot from Of Coke.
A short body shot lands from Of Coke as the two fighters clinch.
Of Coke misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Of Coke.
Mferi has Of Coke pushed against the cage.
A short left from Mferi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Mferi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Mferi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Of Coke lands a head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Mferi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mferi.
Mferi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Of Coke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mferi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Mferi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mferi checks a low kick from Of Coke.
Mferi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Of Coke with a body shot.
Of Coke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mferi cracks Of Coke with an open hand slap.
Shot Of Coke is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Of Coke does no damage.
Of Coke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Of Coke looks to score with a jab to the body but Mferi is just out of range.
Of Coke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mferi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Of Coke takes one to the side of the head.
Of Coke tries to clinch up but Mferi circles away and keeps his distance.
Of Coke cracks Mferi with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mferi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Of Coke sizes up Mferi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Of Coke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Of Coke throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Mferi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Of Coke.
Mferi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Of Coke walks into a jab.
Mferi jabs Of Coke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Of Coke tries to close the distance and clinch but Mferi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mferi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mferi connects with a body shot.
Mferi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Of Coke's head.
Mferi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Of Coke has time to react.
Mferi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mferi moves out of range of the leg kick from Of Coke.
Mferi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Of Coke's head backwards.#ROC2#Of Coke is rocked!
Mferi throws a body punch but Of Coke moves out of range.
Oh Of Coke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab lands there for Mferi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mferi thuds his right hand into Of Coke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Of Coke seems to have got his legs back now.
Of Coke misses with a body shot.
Mferi scores with a sloppy right hand. Of Coke should have avoided that one.
Mferi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Of Coke throws a jab but it's blocked by Mferi.
Of Coke throws a shot from downtown. Mferi moves away and avoids it.
Mferi misses with a double jab.
Mferi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Of Coke is looking to clinch but Mferi is avoiding it.
Of Coke walks into a straight right hand from Mferi.#CL#
Mferi gets tackled into the cage by Of Coke. Of Coke maintains the clinch.
Of Coke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mferi.
Mferi tries a body shot but Of Coke blocks it.
Of Coke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Of Coke struggles to land a body shot inside as Mferi controls his hands.
The referee calls for Mferi to work.
Of Coke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mferi misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Of Coke swings wildly with an uppercut but Mferi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Of Coke working aggressively here. #T3#
Of Coke is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mferi can't find room to land a body shot as Of Coke controls the action.
Of Coke struggles to land a body shot inside as Mferi controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Mferi fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Of Coke.
Mferi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mferi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mferi throws a punch but it's blocked by Of Coke.
Of Coke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Of Coke.
Of Coke misses with some punches. #T4#
Mferi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Of Coke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Of Coke.
Mferi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mferi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Of Coke throws a head punch that misses.
Of Coke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mferi has Of Coke pressed against the cage.
Of Coke misses with some punches.
Of Coke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mferi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Of Coke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mferi backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mferi fails to land.
Of Coke tries to stall but Mferi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Of Coke misses with a punch on the inside.
Mferi misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mferi lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Mferi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mferi 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Mferi!

Event: FCL - 58
Date: Oct 18, 2024

#R1#
Apuro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Apuro is defended easily by Jansen.
As Apuro backs off Jansen throws a huge counter combo but Apuro manages to avoid it all.
Apuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jansen was well out of range. Poor timing from Apuro.
Nice defenses there by Jansen.#TD#
Apuro shoots in and gets a takedown into Jansen's guard.
Apuro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apuro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apuro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apuro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Apuro distracts Jansen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Apuro's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Apuro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Apuro throws a big right hand that misses.
Apuro advances to half guard.
Apuro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Apuro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Apuro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jansen's head.
Apuro is keen to just control but Jansen is a slippery customer.
Apuro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jansen is not content to let Apuro control the position.
Apuro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Still in half guard, Apuro seems content to control.#T2#
Jansen tries to kick Apuro off but Apuro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Apuro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jansen's head.
Jansen is trying to stand up here but Apuro is controlling him well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Apuro lands with a right hand.
Apuro connects with a single shot there.
Apuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apuro drops his hands momentarily and Jansen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jansen lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Jansen is just out of range.
Apuro throws a body punch but Jansen moves out of range.
Mursk Apuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jansen throws a right hand that misses
and Apuro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Jansen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Apuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Jansen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apuro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lotte Jansen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apuro dips to his left and cracks Jansen with an uppercut!
Jansen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Apuro scores with a nice strike.
Jansen misses the shot to the body.
Jansen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apuro.#TD#
Apuro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Jansen kicks off Apuro and gets to his feet.
Jansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apuro.
Apuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Jansen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jansen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Apuro.
Apuro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Apuro swings widly with a right hand
and Apuro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jansen walks into a stiff left hand from Apuro.
Jansen throws a hook but Apuro avoids it easily.
Apuro misses with a shot to the body
and Jansen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Apuro misses with a straight left.
Jansen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Apuro finds it's way round the side to connect with Jansen's head. #TD#
Apuro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jansen's half guard.
Apuro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jansen is refusing to be controlled, as Apuro sits in half guard.
Apuro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jansen defending well though.
Nice strikes from Apuro there.
Apuro stops Jansen from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mursk Apuro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Apuro misses with an uppercut. Jansen saw that one coming.
Apuro misses with a right hand
and Jansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jansen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jansen! But no joy.
Apuro throws a jab but it's blocked by Jansen.
Apuro throws a sloppy body shot
and Jansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apuro defending well as Jansen loads up on a big left hand.
Jansen takes one to the chin there.
Jansen looks to throw the jab but Apuro is out of range.
Jansen throws out a loose jab but Apuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jansen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apuro slips under a jab from Jansen.
Apuro tries to clinch
and Jansen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Apuro misses.
A little jabbing left from Jansen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jansen loads up on a big right hand but Apuro slips the punch.
Apuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Jansen is just out of range.#T1#
A shot to the body from Apuro misses
enabling Jansen to counter with a crisp jab.
Apuro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jansen.
Jansen connects with a right hand. Apuro shakes it off.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jansen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apuro misses with some punches.
Jansen lands a body punch.
Apuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jansen can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on Jansen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jansen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Apuro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Come on Apuro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jansen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jansen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Apuros head.
Jansen misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Jansen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Apuro misses with a right hand
letting Jansen counter with a right hand.
Apuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jansen.
It seemed like Jansen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Apuro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apuro looks to land a strike but Jansen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Apuro wants to control from the top but Jansen keeps moving.
Apuro looking to pass the guard.
Jansen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Apuro is controlling him.
Apuro chips away with some ground and pound.
Apuro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Apuro throwing strikes from guard but Jansen blocks nicely.
Apuro wants to control from the top but Jansen keeps moving.
Apuro won't allow Jansen to get back to his feet.
Apuro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Apuro controlling from the top position.
Jansen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jansen being controlled here, momentarily.
Apuro wants to control from the top but Jansen keeps moving.
Apuro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Apuro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Apuro throwing strikes but missing.
Apuro throws a big right hand that misses.
Jansen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Apuro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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 Mursk Apuro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Apuro throws a shot from downtown. Jansen moves away and avoids it.
Jansen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jansen jabs Apuro right on the nose. Apuro blinks but takes it well.
Jansen throws a hook but Apuro blocks it.
Jansen misses with a looping right.
Jansen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jansen throws a good cross that connects.
Jansen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Apuro dips to his left and cracks Jansen with an uppercut!
Jansen connects with a right hand. Apuro shakes it off.
Apuro misses with an uppercut
and Jansen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Apuro looks to land a combination but Jansen avoids it well.
Jansen missing with a left hand there. Apuro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apuro connects with a body shot that sends Jansen's belly button to the back.
Apuro misses with a right hand
and Jansen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Apuro avoids the body shot from Jansen. #T1#
A big right from Apuro misses.
Apuro moves out of range as Jansen strikes.
Apuro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Apuro misses with a straight right. #TD#
Apuro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jansen to the mat! Jansen manages to get full guard.
Apuro throws a big elbow that misses.
Jansen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jansen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Apuro.
Apuro lands a couple of elbows.
Apuro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Apuro won't allow Jansen to get back to his feet.
Jansen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Apuro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Apuro working some strikes from top position.
Apuro passes Jansen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Apuro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mursk Apuro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Apuro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Apuro is taking a breather. Jansen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jansen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Apuro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Apuro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jansen's head.
Apuro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Apuro not doing much here.
Apuro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Apuro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Apuro is trying to control. Jansen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jansen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Apuro.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jansen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Apuro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Apuro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jansen keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Apuro ducks under a wild hook from Jansen.
Apuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Jansen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good exchange - Apuro coming out on top.
Jansen misses with a straight right.
Apuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apuro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jansen defends it nicely.
Jansen looks to throw the jab but Apuro is out of range.
Apuro swings for the body but Jansen moves out of range.
Apuro with a hook.
Jansen misses with a body shot.
Lotte Jansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jansen slips under a jab.
Jansen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mursk Apuro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Apuro 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mursk Apuro!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mursk Apuro thanked Sakura Style for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: FCL - 58
Date: Oct 18, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prkl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Prkl manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Prkl swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Prkl lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Daton Williams has been cut.
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Williams clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williams. #BC2#
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prkl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams dives in and grabs Prkl's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prkl pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Williams lands with a straight right. Prkl didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Williams throws a lazy head kick
enabling Prkl to counter with a crisp jab.
Prkl bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams darts in looking for a takedown but Prkl gets double underhooks and turns Williams into the cage.
Ispa Prkl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daton Williams.
Prkl jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williams wants to clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Prkl to keep the fight standing.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Prkl.
Williams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Prkl pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Prkl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ispa Prkl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams walks straight into a right hand from Prkl - that's dropped him! Prkl jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Williams from any more punishment! Williams complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ispa Prkl!

Event: FCL - 58
Date: Oct 18, 2024

#R1#
Robinson darts in looking for a takedown but Sommer gets double underhooks and turns Robinson into the cage.
Sommer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sommer lands with an uppercut that bounces Robinson off the cage and back into range.
Donk. Robinson catches Sommer right on the button with a cross.
Robinson scores with a nice head shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sommer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Robinson - the referee stops the clock and Sommer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Robinson. Sommer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Robinson looks to throw a body kick
and Sommer counters with a nice uppercut.
Sommer misses with a few strikes there.
As Sommer backs off Robinson throws a huge counter combo but Sommer manages to avoid it all.
Sommer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Sommer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Robinson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Robinson misses with a hook.
Sommer is looking to counter punch.
Sommer dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
Sommer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Sommer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dante Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Robinson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sommer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Robinson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robinson misses with a takedown
and Sommer counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Robinson is rocked!
Robinson bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Sommer comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Robinson falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Robinson was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trouble Sommer!

Event: UCF 75: Mfer v Jones
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mfer lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Mfer looks to throw a body kick
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws out a counter right but Mfer avoids it with no problem.
Jones misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mfer.
Jones avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Mfer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mfer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Mfer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Mfer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Mfer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Mfer throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mfer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Mfer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Jones. #BC#
Mfer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mfer checks a leg kick.
Mfer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mfer walks into a jab.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mfer in his tracks.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Jones 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.
Mfer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones with the inside leg kick.
Mfer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been told by Mfer's head coaches at RÃ¤kÃ¤lÃ¤ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Mfer manages to break the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Mfer seems unphased.
Mfer misses with a head kick.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Jones.#CL2#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Mfer. #T3#
Jones tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Mfer gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Mfer lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. #T4#
Jones keeps control of Mfer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with some punches.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mfer scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Mfer.
Jones looks winded!
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Caleb Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Mfer.
Mfer tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jones wants to slow Mfer down by chopping away at his legs.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Mfer pushes him off.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mfer blocking some punches. #BC#
Mfer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mfer misses with a hook to the body
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mfer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Mfer cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Mfer scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mfer wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Mfer moved away.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mfer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Jones connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Mfer finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Mfer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mfer throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Mfer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones feints and then cracks Mfer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mfer down.
Mfer digs a good hook to Jones's body. #CL2#
Jones has Mfer up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Mfer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones lands a nice hook to Mfer's body. Mfer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mfer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Huntti Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer throws a leg kick
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones avoids the head kick by Mfer.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer. #CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer lands a body punch.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Jones tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer stalling the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Huntti Mfer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Jones.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Mfer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Mfer up against the cage.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones blocks a body shot from Mfer.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Mfer blocking some punches. #BC#
Mfer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mfer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Caleb Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
A good leg kick by Jones.
Mfer misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mfer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Mfer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mfer throws a shot to the body.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Jones tries to clinch there but Mfer circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mfer throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Caleb Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mfer misses the body punch
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mfer throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Mfer throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Mfer 's knee.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mfer is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones cracks Mfer with a good jab.
Mfer connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Mfer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mfer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mfer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mfer lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Jones tries to clinch but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer jabs at Jones's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mfer.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Jones pushes Mfer up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Jones tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it. #BC#
Mfer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones tries to clinch up but Mfer circles away and keeps his distance.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones looks to clinch
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mfer, pushing him back against the cage.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T3#
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Mfer.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Mfer.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
Mfer digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Mfer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mfer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones with a nice calf kick.
Jones lands with a straight right. Mfer didn't see that one coming.
Jones slips under a jab from Mfer.
Mfer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Mfer pushes him off.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mfer scores with a nice head shot.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mfer misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mfer 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.

That was a close round but Huntti Mfer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mfer takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mfer jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Mfer misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mfer staying out of range there.
Jones wants to clinch.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Mfer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mfer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Jones is looking to clinch but Mfer is avoiding it.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Mfer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Mfer.
And Jones responds with a good body kick, but Mfer manages to step out the way in time.
Mfer blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
Jones thinks about the counter body kick.
Jones wants to clinch up but Mfer keeps it at a distance.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones slips a straight right by Mfer.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Mfer's knee but Mfer avoids it well.
It looked like Mfer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Jones pushes Mfer up against the cage in a clinch.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Mfer.
Mfer looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Mfer is working Jones over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Mfer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones wants to clinch.#T4#
Jones scores with the left hand. Mfer knows he should have avoided that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mfer.
Mfer takes one to the side of the head.
Mfer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mfer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mfer throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Mfer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Mfer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Mfer manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Huntti Mfer had his way with Caleb Jones in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Mfer throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Mfer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Jones tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it. #BC#
Mfer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones throws a body kick that misses
and Mfer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Mfer misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Mfer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Mfer. Beautiful body shot.
Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mfer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mfer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones tries to clinch but Mfer is having none of it. #T2#
Mfer avoids the body shot from Jones.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones staying out of range there.
Mfer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Mfer does no damage.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mfer.
Mfer takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Mfer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mfer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones slips a jab from Mfer.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones is looking to chop away at Mfer's legs. #T3#
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mfer moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Mfer. Beautiful body shot.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones blocks a jab.
Mfer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mfer moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Mfer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Mfer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Mfer circles away. #T4#
Jones tries to clinch but Mfer moves away
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Mfer misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Mfer checks a leg kick.
Mfer throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Jones pushes Mfer up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Huntti Mfer.
I think Mfer 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:47
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huntti Mfer!
Huntti Mfer retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Huntti Mfer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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