Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

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: FCL - 62
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Sweet lands with a straight right. Foster didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Sweet moves into range and clinches up with Foster.
Foster blocks an elbow strike from Sweet.
I was talking to Sweet's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foster.
Sweet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Foster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sweet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sweet pushes off an throws an elbow but Foster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sweet lands a body shot.
Foster blocks an elbow strike.
Sweet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Foster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sweet can't find room to land a body shot as Foster controls the action.
Sweet misses with a punch to the body.
Sweet pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Foster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sweet blocks a head kick by Foster.
Foster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sweet is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Foster.
Foster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sweet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sweet blocks a head kick by Foster. #CL#
Sweet closes the distance and pushes Foster back into the cage.
Foster avoids a wild elbow strike from Sweet.
Sweet lands an elbow that stopped Foster in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Preston Foster has been cut.
Foster trying to land knees to the body.
Foster blocks an elbow strike from Sweet.
Sweet misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Foster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sweet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Foster's brow.
Sweet throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sweet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Foster's brow.
Sweet lands an elbow just above Foster 's eye.
Foster looking to throw knees to the head but Sweet is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Foster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sweet scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Foster is looking to clinch.
Foster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foster moves in looking to clinch but Sweet pushes him off.
Sweet is looking to counter the offense by Foster and move into the clinch.
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!
Sweet blocks a low kick nicely.
Sweet throws a jab but it's blocked by Foster.
Foster tries a head kick but it misses.
Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Sweet moves out of range easily.
Sweet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Foster.
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sweet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Foster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Foster with a nice calf kick.
Foster pushes Sweet away with a front kick.
Foster throws a head kick that misses.
Foster darts in trying to clinch
and Sweet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Preston Foster's cut even more.
A swing and a miss from Sweet.
Sweet blocks a head kick by Foster. #T3#
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch but Sweet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Foster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Sweet.
Sweet lands a left hand.
Foster lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Foster stalling against the cage.
Foster takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#Foster is rocked!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Foster is still on wobbly legs! Can Sweet finish him?
Sweet pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Foster! Sweet unloads with more strikes and Foster sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Sweet!
Ricky Sweet decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FCL - 60
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Vaughan or perhaps it was just good defense by Fjellstroem, which made it look bad.
Fjellstroem on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vaughan fails to land with a series of punches.
Vaughan fails to land the takedown.
Fjellstroem works the jab nicely.
Vaughan with a poor takedown
and Fjellstroem counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Vaughan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Fjellstroem gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fjellstroem wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vaughan manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
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!#SUB2#
Fjellstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vaughan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Fjellstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Fjellstroem keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Fjellstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vaughan pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vaughan lands a nice short elbow.
Vaughan wants to take a breather but Fjellstroem is having none of it.
Vaughan is really struggling to control Fjellstroem but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fjellstroem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vaughan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjellstroem trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fjellstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Vaughan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fjellstroem taking some punishment here, with Vaughan in his half guard.
Fjellstroem is trying to get back to full guard.
Vaughan moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Fjellstroem is looking to regain half guard here but Vaughan keeps moving and retains side control.
Fjellstroem is not content to let Vaughan control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fjellstroem is trying to work for a sweep but Vaughan has mounted him!
Vaughan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fjellstroem looks a forlorn figure.
Fjellstroem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vaughan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Vaughan tries to control but Fjellstroem wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaughan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T3#
Fjellstroem is trying desperately to improve position.
Vaughan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fjellstroem tries to hold on but Vaughan postures up.
Vaughan breaks from Fjellstroem's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vaughan with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#Fjellstroem is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nils Fjellstroem has been cut.
Fjellstroem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vaughan unloading with bombs!
Fjellstroem is still in real trouble! Can Vaughan finish him?
Vaughan lands a big elbow - Fjellstroem is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Fjellstroem is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Simon Vaughan!

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 - 59
Date: Oct 25, 2024

#R1#
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Montgomery is just out of range.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Montgomery with a hook.
Nurmagomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nurmagomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Montgomery at a distance.
Montgomery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montgomery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montgomery bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Lyubof Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov jabs at Montgomery's body.
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.#CL2#
Montgomery has managed to clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Montgomery breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montgomery throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montgomery.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook.
Montgomery slips under a jab from Nurmagomedov.#T1#
Nurmagomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Montgomery at a distance.
Nurmagomedov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Nurmagomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Nurmagomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nurmagomedov jabs Montgomery right on the nose. Montgomery blinks but takes it well.
Montgomery has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Montgomery there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Montgomery as he connects with a hook.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montgomery moves out of range of the strikes.
Montgomery bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montgomery throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
Montgomery moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov pushes him off.
Montgomery tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Montgomery bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Montgomery looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Montgomery can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Montgomery has escaped the position, nice work there.
Montgomery tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes. #T3#
Nurmagomedov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montgomery is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov connects with a decent elbow.
Nurmagomedov lands a few punches from side control.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Montgomery is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Montgomery struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Nurmagomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T4##SUB#
Nurmagomedov tries for a kimura but Montgomery is defending well. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nurmagomedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes.
Nurmagomedov lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Montgomery, who protects the arm well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyubof Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyubof Nurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nurmagomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Montgomery sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
Nurmagomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montgomery jumps guard but Nurmagomedov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmagomedov is trying to drag Montgomery to the mat but Montgomery just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyubof Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Montgomery escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jake Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montgomery manages to avoid it.#T1#
Montgomery lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Montgomery bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Jake Montgomery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montgomery sizes up Nurmagomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Montgomery 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.
Nurmagomedov walks into a stiff left hand from Montgomery.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Montgomery looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montgomery.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Montgomery thuds his right hand into Nurmagomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Nurmagomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Montgomery tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurmagomedov is in Montgomery's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Nurmagomedov cracks Montgomery with a solid left hand.
Nurmagomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov cracks Montgomery with a big right hand but Montgomery just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2#
Nurmagomedov landing a few strikes.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Montgomery wants to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Montgomery taking a bit of punishment here - Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes.
Montgomery is trying to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov looks up at the clock and then as Montgomery takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nurmagomedov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
Montgomery is trying to control Nurmagomedov's posture but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov cracks Montgomery with a big elbow.
Nurmagomedov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Montgomery tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nurmagomedov cracks Montgomery with a big elbow.
Lyubof Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montgomery tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurmagomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nurmagomedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Montgomery looks calm but he's in trouble here. Nurmagomedov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Montgomery is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Nurmagomedov lets go of the hold and Montgomery can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lyubof Nurmagomedov!
As Lyubof Nurmagomedov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Alhamdulillah, all respect to my opponent. He try very hard.'.

Event: FCL - 56
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montgomery.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Montgomery. #CL#
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Montgomery, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Montgomery is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Montgomery changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hunt connects with the punch.
Hunt misses with a body punch
and Montgomery connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery clobbers Hunt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hunt lands with a cross.
Montgomery takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunt swings for the body but Montgomery moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montgomery throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Montgomery shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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.
Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Montgomery misses with a looping right.
Montgomery takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Montgomery throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montgomery throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montgomery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Hunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Montgomery is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Montgomery jumps guard but Hunt stands there with Montgomery around his waist. Montgomery gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Montgomery prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montgomery.
Montgomery is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position.#T2#
Montgomery lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt stalls.
Montgomery wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Montgomery is trying to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling him.
Hunt controlling the action here for a moment.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Montgomery controls the action.
Montgomery jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hunt walks away with a smile on his face. Montgomery gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Malig Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Montgomery.#CL#
Hunt moves into the clinch.#T3#
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt is leaning against Montgomery and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Montgomery tries for a takedown but Hunt manages to get underhooks.
Hunt just leaning against Montgomery, taking a breather.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Montgomery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunt smiles and moves away.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.#CL#
Hunt rushes Montgomery and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Montgomery drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hunt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Montgomery.
Hunt misses with a hook. Montgomery ducked under it nicely.
Hunt misses the jab.
Montgomery misses with a body shot. #T4##CL#
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt stalling the fight.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montgomery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Montgomery controls the action.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montgomerys head.
Montgomery is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hunt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montgomerys head.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malig Hunt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Montgomery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunt tries to clinch but Montgomery is having none of it.
Montgomery staying out of range there.
Hunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt throws a hook but Montgomery blocks it.
Montgomery doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Montgomery counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montgomery slips under a jab from Hunt.
A telegraphed right hand from Montgomery misses the target.
Montgomery slips under a jab from Hunt.
Montgomery's corner calls for a 1-2. Montgomery obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jake Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montgomery can do to turn this around?
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montgomery.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Montgomery slips the punch.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montgomery.
Montgomery stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Montgomery throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Hunt counters by moving into the clinch.
Malig Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Montgomery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunt smiles and moves away.
Malig Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Montgomery looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montgomery stalks Hunt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hunt's face. Hunt staggers backwards, shaken.
Hunt lands with a cross.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Montgomery counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt misses with a hook. Montgomery ducked under it nicely.
Hunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Montgomery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montgomery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt swings for the body but Montgomery moves out of range.
Montgomery takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Montgomery.#T2#
Montgomery looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Montgomery ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Montgomery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Montgomery fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Montgomery fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Montgomery thuds a left hand into Hunt's body.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Montgomery fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a body shot.
Montgomery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Montgomery punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montgomery.#CL#
Hunt moves into the clinch successfully.
Montgomery blocks an uppercut.
Hunt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Hunt slows down the pace here.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montgomery.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hunt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hunt stalling in the clinch but Montgomery improves position.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Montgomery is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Montgomery jumps guard but Hunt stands there with Montgomery around his waist. Montgomery gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malig Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Montgomery.
A short left from Hunt.
A bit of stalling here from Hunt. #T4#
Montgomery is trying to push Hunt away but Hunt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Montgomery blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Montgomery escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Montgomery throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Hunt.
Montgomery steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Montgomery's head but Montgomery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Montgomery.
Hunt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Montgomery, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt trying to stall but Montgomery improves his position.
Montgomery is trying to break free.
Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montgomery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunt smiles and moves away.
Montgomery slips under a jab.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malig Hunt dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Montgomery!
Hunt thuds a left hand into Montgomery's body.
Montgomery looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montgomery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montgomery drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Montgomery has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery.
Hunt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Montgomery.
Malig Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Montgomery.
Montgomery throws a head punch that misses. #T1##BC2#
Montgomery pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hunt rushes Montgomery and presses him up against the cage.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Montgomery is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hunt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt is stalling here.
Montgomery is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hunt effectively controlling the action here.
Montgomery is trying to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling him.
Hunt stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montgomery's elbow.
Montgomery takes a shot to the head.
Montgomery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunt smiles and moves away.
Montgomery tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Montgomery tries to get set, Hunt tries to push him back and clinch up but Montgomery manages to avoid the attempt.
Montgomery throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Montgomery's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Montgomery scrambles back to his feet.
Montgomery lands with a nice body 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!
Montgomery misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Montgomery.
Montgomery throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Hunt clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body.
Montgomery is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Montgomery blocks an uppercut.
Montgomery is trying to push Hunt away but Hunt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Montgomery jumps guard but Hunt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montgomerys head.
Montgomery tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Montgomery takes a shot to the head.
Hunt is struggling to control the position.
Montgomery has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hunt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land. #T4#
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Montgomery blocks a body shot from Hunt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montgomery.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montgomery scores with a nice hook to the head.
Montgomery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montgomery's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt lands a right hand.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
Montgomery is looking for a takedown.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jake Montgomery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malig Hunt!

Event: FCL - 56
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Foster throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Headingery counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Headingery. #SUB2#
Headingery drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Foster manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Headingery has Foster in his guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Headingery wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Foster wanted to stand there but Headingery had control of the position.
Headingery wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster wants to control from the top but Headingery keeps moving.
Headingery manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Foster manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1##SUB2#
Headingery 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. #SUB2#
Headingery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Headingery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Headingery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Headingery 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. #SUB2#
Headingery drops back looking for a leg! Foster is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Foster manages to kick Headingery off! Headingery jumps back into Foster's guard.
Foster wants to stand up but Headingery is controlling him. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Headingery got a little sloppy there for a moment and Foster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Headingery has managed to get both his arms back between Foster's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Headingery is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Foster is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Foster has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Foster is looking to stand up but Headingery won't let him. #SUB2#
Headingery working for a triangle but Foster defends it easily.
Headingery keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
Headingery has his hands on Foster's head, controlling the position. #T3##SU#
Foster gets to his feet - Headingery follows without any prompting.
Foster scores with a push kick.
Foster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Foster lands a front kick.
Headingery looks winded!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Headingery crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Foster - the referee stops the clock and Headingery gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Foster. Headingery manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Foster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Headingery now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Foster lands a head kick. Headingery smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Massif Headingery has been cut.
Foster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foster explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Foster connects with a high kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Headingery 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.
Foster throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL#
Foster closes the distance and pushes Headingery back into the cage.
Headingery goes for a takedown in the clinch but Foster prevents it. #KD#
Foster drops Headingery with a big knee straight up the middle! Headingery is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Headingery is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Foster throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Headingery is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Preston Foster!

Event: FCL - 55
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Vaughan gets the takedown into side control.
Vaughan lands some shots froms side control.
Brown avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vaughan. #ES2#
Brown bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Brown tries to move into range but Vaughan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Bosko Brown has been cut.
Vaughan misses with a body kick.
Vaughan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vaughan shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Vaughan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Vaughan closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.#TD#
Vaughan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Brown regains guard.
Vaughan prevents Brown from getting back to his feet.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown wants to stand and escape but Vaughan is having none of it. #T1#
Vaughan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vaughan is controlling him.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vaughan.
Vaughan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vaughan won't allow Brown to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brown keeping full guard, as Vaughan tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vaughan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown wants to stand up but Vaughan is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Vaughan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vaughan lands in his opponent's guard.
Vaughan postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Brown covers up, he's hurt! Vaughan keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Vaughan and the ref steps in to end the fight! Vaughan can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Vaughan!

Event: FCL - 52
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Clarke wants to clinch
and MyCock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Brennan Clarke has been cut.
Brennan Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarke lunges at MyCock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MyCock's hand.
Clarke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Clarke duly obliges.
MyCock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clarke was well out of range. Poor timing from MyCock.
Clarke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MyCock looks to land a left hand but Clarke moved out of range nicely.
Clarke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MyCock throws a right hand that misses
and Clarke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MyCock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MyCock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Clarke misses the body punch
and MyCock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MyCock lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clarke walks into a jab.
Clarke swings widly with a right hand
and Clarke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clarke slips a straight right by MyCock.
MyCock lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clarke. MyCock does a little dance to reset his feet.
MyCock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Globo Gym (5000) in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Clarke misses with a body punch
and MyCock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clarke thinking.
Clarke looks winded!
Clarke moves out of range of the strikes.#KD#
MyCock drops Clarke with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Clarke looks back up at him and smiles so MyCock waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Clarke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MyCock throws out the jab.
MyCock steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Clarke is out on his feet! MyCock sets himself and nearly takes Clarke's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Holdin MyCock!
A very excited looking Holdin MyCock rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: FCL - 51
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Foster throws a sloppy head kick
letting Burian counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Preston Foster has been cut.
Foster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burian.
Foster throws a head kick that misses.
Burian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Foster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Burian breaks from the clinch.
Foster misses with a head kick.
Foster slips under a jab from Burian.
Foster throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Foster darts in and clinches Burian up against the cage.
Foster has Burian pressed against the cage, preventing Burian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burian has had enough of the clinch but Foster keeps him there for the moment.
Burian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Foster tries a knee to the head but Burian blocks it.
Burian can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Foster manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Foster lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Foster moves out of range as Burian strikes.
Foster ducks under a wild hook from Burian.
Foster raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Burian misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Foster rushes Burian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Foster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burian's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burian throws a shot from downtown. Foster moves away and avoids it.
Foster scores with a head kick. Burian tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Foster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burian wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Foster breaks from the clinch.
Burian avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Burian looks to throw the jab but Foster is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burian dips to his left and cracks Foster with an uppercut!
Burian is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Burian misses the jab.
Foster is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Foster tries to clinch up.
Burian cracks Foster's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Foster slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Burian can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Klement Burian!

Event: FCL - 48
Date: Aug 23, 2024

#R1#
Montgomery wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Montgomery misses with a looping right.
Tranny Savage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Montgomery throws a series of strikes that have Tranny Savage backpedaling.
Montgomery wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tranny Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tranny Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Tranny Savage won't allow it.
Tranny Savage can't find room to land a body shot as Montgomery controls the action. #TD2#
Montgomery jumps guard.
Tranny Savage passes Montgomery's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Montgomery is trying to get back to full guard.
Montgomery taking some punishment here, with Tranny Savage in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, if Tranny Savage is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1##SUB#
Tranny Savage seems to be looking for submissions.
Tranny Savage takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Montgomery is in trouble now - Tranny Savage has advanced to mount!
Tranny Savage looking to control and managing it successfully.
Montgomery wants to hold on but Tranny Savage pushes him away.#T2##SUB#
Montgomery is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Tranny Savage locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Montgomery is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Macho Maam Tranny Savage!
Macho Maam Tranny Savage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FCL - 47
Date: Aug 14, 2024

#R1#
Juntunen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vaughan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Juntunen misses.
No luck for Vaughan with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Vaughan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Juntunen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Juntunen holding on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juntunen defending against the ground and pound.
Juntunen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vaughan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Juntunen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Juntunen is pressing down on Vaughan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Vaughan controlling from the top position.
Vaughan preventing the sweep.
Vaughan landing with the ground and pound. #CUT#It looks like Sami Juntunen has been cut.
Vaughan wants to control from the top but Juntunen keeps moving.
Vaughan throws a big elbow that misses.
Juntunen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juntunen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Juntunen keeping moving, preventing Vaughan from controlling successfully.
Juntunen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Vaughan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Juntunen on the ground.
Vaughan is trying to control the position but Juntunen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Juntunen 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vaughan can't keep his opponent in guard - Juntunen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Juntunen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Juntunen wants to stand up but Vaughan is controlling the position. #T3##SUB2#
Juntunen looking for a submission but Vaughan manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Juntunen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Juntunen drops back looking for a leg! Vaughan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vaughan manages to kick Juntunen off! Juntunen jumps back into Vaughan's guard.
Vaughan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vaughan working a defensive guard here.
Juntunen 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.
Juntunen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2#
Juntunen stands up.
A good leg kick by Juntunen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Vaughan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Juntunen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Juntunen tries to buck Vaughan off but Vaughan is having none of it.
Juntunen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vaughan's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sami Juntunen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sami Juntunen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Juntunen throws a head kick that half lands.
Juntunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Juntunen thows a body kick. Vaughan tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD#
Vaughan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Juntunen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Juntunen tries to bench press Vaughan off him but Vaughan keeps the position.
Juntunen manages to get back to half guard.
Juntunen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vaughan trying to control the position from guard on top but Juntunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juntunen pulls Vaughan in close to his closed guard and prevents Vaughan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Let's hope that Juntunen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Vaughan avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Juntunen controls Vaughan momentarily but Vaughan frees himself.
Vaughan distracts Juntunen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Juntunen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vaughan's guard. #REVB#
Vaughan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Vaughan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Juntunen won't allow Vaughan to pass to mount.
Vaughan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Juntunen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vaughan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juntunen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vaughan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Juntunen seems keen to control Vaughan's posture.
Vaughan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Juntunen wants to stand but Vaughan is controlling the position.
Vaughan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vaughan throwing strikes but missing.
Vaughan wants to control from the top but Juntunen keeps moving. #T3#
Vaughan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vaughan scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT#That has opened up Sami Juntunen's cut even more.
Juntunen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Juntunen working for submissions but it's allowed Vaughan to get to half guard.
Vaughan is trying to control. Juntunen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Juntunen trying to hold on to Vaughan's head to control him but Vaughan postures up.
Juntunen is refusing to be controlled, as Vaughan sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vaughan trying to mount his opponent but Juntunen defends it.
Juntunen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Vaughan wants to control but Juntunen is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Juntunen connects with a solid leg kick.
Vaughan dives in for a single leg takedown but Juntunen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vaughan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Juntunen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Juntunen.
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 Simon Vaughan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sami Juntunen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Vaughan blocks the leg kick.
Juntunen misses with a double jab.
Juntunen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vaughan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Vaughan gets a double leg takedown into Juntunen's guard.
Juntunen looking for a sweep. Not yet Juntunen, not yet.
Vaughan trying to control the position from guard on top but Juntunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juntunen is controlling Vaughan's posture.#SUB2#
Juntunen working for a triangle but Vaughan defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughan chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT#The cut above Sami Juntunen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Vaughan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juntunen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Juntunen is looking to cinch up a triangle. Vaughan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Juntunen's body to avoid the submission. Juntunen has instead reached around Vaughan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Juntunen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sami Juntunen!
Sami Juntunen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FCL - 46
Date: Aug 09, 2024

#R1#
A combination from Cardoso does no damage.
Foster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cardoso misses with a few strikes there.
Cardoso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Cardoso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Foster unleashes a big counter combination but Cardoso bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cardoso misses with a double jab.
Foster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cardoso has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Foster clinches.
A short right from Cardoso on the inside.
Foster is trying to maintain a safe position but Cardoso gets an underhook and turns Foster into the cage.
Cardoso managing to block the knees to the body from Foster.
Foster tries a knee to the head but Cardoso blocks it.
Foster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cardoso has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Foster misses with a knee strike.
Cardoso is trying to break the clinch but Foster is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foster. #BC#
Cardoso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Foster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body kick from Foster.#T1#
Cardoso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foster.
Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Cardoso moves out of range easily.
Foster wants to clinch up but Cardoso keeps it at a distance.
Matheus Cardoso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Foster closes the distance and clinches.
Foster has Cardoso pressed against the cage, preventing Cardoso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Foster with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Cardoso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foster tries to clinch but Cardoso is having none of it.
Cardoso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cardoso misses with a double jab
and Foster counters with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Foster.
Cardoso takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #KD2#
Foster lands a big head kick that sends Cardoso tumbling to the mat! Foster takes a step backwards and waves Cardoso back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardoso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Foster tries to clinch but Cardoso is having none of it.
Foster throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cardoso.
Cardoso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Foster counters with a low kick, right behind Cardoso 's knee. #T2#
Foster throws a head kick but Cardoso moves out of range.
Cardoso appears to be looking for a big counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Foster.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cardoso crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Foster - the referee stops the clock and Cardoso gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Foster. Cardoso manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Foster lands a head kick!
Cardoso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Foster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cardoso is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Cardoso. Those never looked like landing.
Cardoso tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Foster! Cardoso is out on his feet! Foster rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Cardoso is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Cardoso is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Preston Foster!

Event: FCL - 42
Date: Jul 19, 2024

#R1#
Montgomery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turtle.
Turtle throwing a counter right hand but Montgomery manages to avoid it.
Turtle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montgomery.
Jake Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montgomery looks to clinch
and Turtle counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Montgomery.
No joy there for Montgomery, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turtle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Montgomery! But no joy.
Turtle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Montgomery is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Montgomery changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Montgomery throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turtle on the side of the head.
Montgomery moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Montgomery closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turtle counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montgomery takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Montgomery slips under a jab.#T1#
Montgomery jabs Turtle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turtle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice uppercut there from Montgomery.
Montgomery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montgomery throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Montgomery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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.
Turtle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Montgomery takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Montgomery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montgomery missing with a left hand there. Turtle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turtle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Turtle misses the target.
Nice jab there from Montgomery.
Montgomery throws an overhand right that lands on Turtle's shoulder, as Turtle tries to avoid the shot.
Montgomery slips under a jab.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Turtle is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turtle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turtle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Montgomery finds it's way through Turtle's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Montgomery.#T2#
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turtle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good shot there by Montgomery.
Turtle tries to bum rush Montgomery with a series of wild strikes but Montgomery uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Montgomery.
Turtle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turtle misses with a straight left.
Montgomery scores with a punch to the head.
Montgomery is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Turtle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL2#
Montgomery fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turtle, pushing him back against the cage.
Turtle swings wildly with an uppercut but Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montgomery's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Turtle.
Turtle tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turtle throws a head punch that misses.
Turtle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Montgomery leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Turtle scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Turtle breaks the clinch.
Turtle throws an overhand right that lands on Montgomery's shoulder, as Montgomery tries to avoid the shot.
Montgomery swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Montgomery swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turtle.
Montgomery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Montgomery closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A combination from Montgomery does no damage. #CL#
Turtle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Montgomery is trying to break the clinch but Turtle is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Turtle.
Turtle lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turtle.
Montgomery prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
Turtle misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Turtle fails to land.
Turtle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turtle working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Turtle.
Turtle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turtle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Turtle.
Turtle lands a left hand.
Turtle wants to take the fight to the mat but Montgomery manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Turtle throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Turtle pulls guard effortlessly.
Turtle wants to sweep but no luck.
Montgomery must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turtle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Turtle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

War Turtle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Montgomery tries to clinch but Turtle moves out of range.
Turtle throwing a counter right hand but Montgomery manages to avoid it.
Turtle misses the jab.
Jab by Montgomery.
Turtle throws a right hand that misses
and Montgomery counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turtle misses with a hook. Montgomery ducked under it nicely.
Montgomery takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Montgomery closes the distance and clinches.
Montgomery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turtle is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Montgomery's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Montgomery lands with a nice combination. Turtle backs away looking to recover.
Montgomery needs to keep his hands up - Turtle had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turtle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turtle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Montgomery's corner calls for a 1-2. Montgomery obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turtle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Montgomery wants to clinch up but Turtle keeps it at a distance.
Montgomery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turtle misses with a hook
and Montgomery counters with a stiff right hand.
Montgomery lands a jab to the nose.
Turtle throws the left hand but Montgomery avoids the punch easily.
Jake Montgomery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turtle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turtle throws a lazy uppercut
and Montgomery counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Montgomery feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turtles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turtle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turtle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Montgomery finds it's target.#T2#
Turtle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Turtle.
Montgomery swats away the attempt to clinch by Turtle.
Turtle missing with a left hand there. Montgomery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turtle throws a body punch but Montgomery moves out of range.
Montgomery jabs Turtle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Montgomery rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turtle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Turtle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turtle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Montgomery.
Montgomery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turtle. #CL#
Turtle pushes Montgomery up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Turtle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montgomery throws a shot to the body.
Montgomery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montgomery misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Turtle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Montgomery throws a good cross that connects.
Turtle throws a jab when Montgomery was well out of range.
Turtle throws a looping overhand right but Montgomery ducks down to avoid it.
Montgomery lands a lovely overhand right.
Montgomery swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turtle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Montgomery throws a body shot but no joy.
Montgomery throws a big shot that misses.
Montgomery wants to clinch.
Montgomery connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Montgomery throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montgomery lands with a nice body punch.
Montgomery throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turtle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Montgomery lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Montgomery misses. #CL#
Turtle moves into range and clinches up with Montgomery.
Turtle misses with the head strike.
Turtle is leaning against Montgomery and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turtle is working for takedown but Montgomery is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for War Turtle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turtle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Montgomery.
Turtle pushes Montgomery back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turtle swings wildly with an uppercut but Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turtle misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Montgomery showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Montgomery throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montgomery fails to land with a series of punches.
Montgomery cracks Turtle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jake Montgomery seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Montgomery - just one landing.
Montgomery fails to land with a series of punches.
Turtle misses the shot to the body.
Montgomery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montgomery moves out of range as Turtle strikes.
Turtle swings widly with a right hand
and Montgomery counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Montgomery misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turtle connects with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Montgomery, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turtle is looking to counter punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Montgomery looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montgomery throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Montgomery tries to bum rush Turtle with a series of wild strikes but Turtle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montgomery scores with a one two! Turtle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Turtle misses with a right hand
and Montgomery cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turtle.
Montgomery throws a jab when Turtle was well out of range.
Turtle defending well as Montgomery loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Montgomery misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Turtle as he connects with a hook.
Turtle takes a swing at Montgomery's ribcage but misses.
Montgomery throws a body punch but Turtle moves out of range.
Turtle throws an overhand right that lands on Montgomery's shoulder, as Montgomery tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Montgomery's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Turtle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Danga de danga de dang - Montgomery scores with a four punch combination!
Turtle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montgomery on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Montgomery moves out of range as Turtle strikes.
Some wild striking there from Montgomery.
Turtle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Montgomery moves out of range as Turtle strikes.
Turtle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turtle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Montgomery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turtle was well out of range. Poor timing from Montgomery.
Montgomery lands with a straight right. Turtle didn't see that one coming.
Turtle dips to his left and cracks Montgomery with an uppercut!
Montgomery takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turtle misses with a looping right.
Montgomery moves out of range as Turtle strikes.
Montgomery let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Turtle.
Montgomery misses the jab.
Turtle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turtle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turtle lands a nice shot to the body.
Montgomery dips to his left and cracks Turtle with an uppercut!
Montgomery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turtle.
Nice defenses there by Montgomery.
Turtle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Montgomery throws a jab but it's blocked by Turtle.
Montgomery moves in looking to clinch but Turtle pushes him off.
Montgomery throws an off balance right hand
letting Turtle counter with a right hand.
Turtle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montgomery.
Turtle misses with a hook.
Turtle connects with a jab.#T4#
Montgomery loads up on a big right hand but Turtle slips the punch.
Turtle misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turtle misses with a hook. Montgomery ducked under it nicely.
Turtle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turtle closes the distance but Montgomery moves to the side
and Montgomery counters with a nice uppercut.
Montgomery throws a body punch but Turtle moves out of range.
Montgomery looks to land a right hand but Turtle moved out of range.
Montgomery defending well as Turtle loads up on a big left hand.
Montgomery throws a hook to the side of Turtle's head but Turtle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montgomery avoids the body shot from Turtle.
Turtle loads up on a big right hand but Montgomery slips the punch.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut
and Turtle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jake Montgomery!

Event: FCL - 40
Date: Jul 05, 2024

#R1#
Chang swats away the attempt to clinch by Clarke.
Chang goes for a double leg but Clarke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clarke continues to drive forward.
Clarke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chang.#BC2#
Clarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chang has his takedown stuffed
and Clarke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chang thinking.
Clarke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Clarke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chang, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Clarke.
Chang tries to circle away but Clarke has him pinned against the cage.
Chang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Clarke pushes Chang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Clarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chang takes one on the button.#TD#
Chang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Clarke is trying to defend but Chang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clarke is looking to control Chang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clarke avoid being mounted?#T1#
Clarke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chang trying to control but Clarke is working from the bottom.
Clarke wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Chang sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clarke trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chang has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davis Chang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clarke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clarke sprawls well. Clarke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chang gets slowly back to his feet.
Clarke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chang has time to react.#T3#
Clarke thuds a left hand into Chang's body.
Clarke scores with a body shot.
Clarke stuffs the takedown.
A punch combination from Clarke misses. #CL2#
Clarke clinches.
Clarke stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clarke.
Clarke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clarke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clarke lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Clarke breaks from the clinch.
Chang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke slaps away a takedown attempt from Chang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A lazy left from Clarke finds it's target.#T4#
Clarke lands a slapping body shot.
Chang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clarke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chang is breathing heavily.
Clarke lands a slapping body shot.
Clarke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Clarke rushes Chang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Clarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clarke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chang.
Clarke throws a one two combo.
Chang shoots for a double leg takedown but Clarke sprawls well. He's pushed Chang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clarke throws a series of strikes that have Chang backpedaling.
Chang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#Chang is rocked!
Clarke cracks Chang with a good jab.
Oh Chang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clarke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chang doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brennan Clarke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Clarke takes the fight into the clinch.
Chang seems to have got his legs back now.
Clarke digs a right hand underneath Chang's ribcage. Chang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Clarke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clarke stalling in the clinch.
Clarke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Clarke breaks from the clinch.
Clarke lands a body shot.
Clarke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Clarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke connects with a right hand. Chang shakes it off.
Chang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clarke is fending him off so far but Chang persists. Nope, Clarke circles away and we're back to standing.
Davis Chang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clarke scores with a one two! Chang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Clarke drops Chang with a beautiful combination! Chang stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Clarke is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Chang is rocked!#T1##CL2#
Clarke clinches up with Chang and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Chang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Clarke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brennan Clarke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Clarke presses Chang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chang seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Clarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clarke scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chang shoots for a takedown but Clarke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clarke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clarke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clarke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chang goes for a double leg but Clarke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clarke continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davis Chang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Clarke - that landed with a thud.
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!#BC2#
Clarke breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Clarke stuffs the takedown.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Clarke has knocked Chang down with a huge combo! Clarke steps away and waves a wobbly Chang back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Clarke works Chang's body with a nice hook.
Davis Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarke is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Chang hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brennan Clarke!

Event: FCL - 39
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Williamson goes for a double leg but Montgomery avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Montgomery continues to drive forward.
Williamson misses with a punch to the body.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williamson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Montgomery tries to break the clinch but Williamson is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Montgomery. #TD2#
Montgomery jumps guard.
Montgomery doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Montgomery pulls Williamson in close to prevent any damage.
Williamson won't allow Montgomery to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Montgomery controls Williamson momentarily but Williamson frees himself.
Williamson postures up and lands a big shot to Montgomery's brow. #T1#
Montgomery utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Montgomery is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Williamson controlling from the top position.
Montgomery keeping moving, preventing Williamson from controlling successfully.
Montgomery tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williamson trying to control the position from guard on top but Montgomery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Montgomery pulls Williamson in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Montgomery lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williamson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been hearing reports that Williamson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Montgomery moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Williamson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Montgomery scores with a hook to the body. Williamson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williamson is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Montgomery pushes Williamson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Montgomery breaks from the clinch.
Montgomery cracks Williamson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Montgomery scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Montgomery dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Montgomery scores with a decent looking hook.
Montgomery tests Williamson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Williamson is rocked!
Williamson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Williamson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and Montgomery counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Williamson! He's just covering up as Montgomery starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Montgomery!

Event: FCL - 36
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Sweet takes a swing at Foster's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Sweet drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Foster tries to improve position but can't.
Foster tries to escape but Sweet is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster tries to buck Sweet off but Sweet is having none of it.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Foster's face as Sweet controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sweet's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Sweet.
Foster looking for a sweep but Sweet has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sweet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sweet sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Foster can't escape the position. #T3#
Sweet sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Foster's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
We've been informed that Foster has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sweet thowing shots but they're missing.
Foster is trying to stand.
Sweet controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sweet seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Foster for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Foster is looking to get to half guard.
Sweet controlling the pace for now.
Foster is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sweet controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Sweet dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Foster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sweet misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Foster.
Foster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sweet swings widly with a right hand
and Foster counters with a body kick.
Sweet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sweet misses with a looping right.
Sweet fails with a takedown attempt.
Sweet scores with a hook to the body. Foster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster tries to clinch up but Sweet circles away and keeps his distance.
Sweet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Foster counters with a head kick.
Foster moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sweet cracks Foster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sweet closes the distance and clinches up with Foster, looking for a takedown. Sweet pushes Foster against the cage but Foster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Foster tries a head kick but it misses.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch but Sweet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sweet avoids the head kick by Foster.
Ricky Sweet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sweet lands a nice hook to Foster's body. Foster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sweet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Preston Foster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sweet looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Foster is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Sweet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Sweet misses. #TD#
Sweet gets a takedown into half guard.
Sweet is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Foster pushes Sweet off looking to stand but Sweet dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
Sweet sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Foster defending well though.
Sweet lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sweet perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Foster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sweet is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sweet passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Foster!
Sweet prevents Foster from getting the reversal.#T3#
Sweet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sweet prevents Foster from getting the reversal.
Foster wants to control but Sweet is having none of it.
Sweet content just to control the position here.
You get the feeling that Foster really doesn't like being in this position too much. #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.
Sweet is landing with some decent strikes but Foster is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Foster is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sweet takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Foster's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Foster can't escape the position.
Sweet controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Sweet dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Sweet cracks Foster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sweet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sweet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Foster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sweet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Sweet. Foster does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Foster rushes Sweet and presses him up against the cage.
Foster tries to break the clinch but Sweet is controlling the position.
Sweet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Foster trying to control the position but instead, Sweet has worked for underhooks and has pushed Foster into the cage.
Sweet misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Sweet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sweet throws a sloppy body shot
and Foster counters with a big head kick but Sweet shrugs it off.
Preston Foster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sweet shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foster as he jumps to the side.
Sweet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foster was well out of range. Poor timing from Sweet.
Sweet swings for the body but Foster moves out of range. #T1#
Foster throws a half hearted mid kick.
Foster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Foster throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Ricky Sweet has been cut.
Foster pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Foster instigates a clinch.
Sweet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Foster slows down the pace here. #BC#
Sweet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sweet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foster.
Sweet misses the body punch
and Foster counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Foster moves out of range as Sweet strikes.
Foster raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Sweet moves out of range easily.
Sweet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Sweet fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Foster to the ground. Sweet is now in Foster's guard.
Sweet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Sweet is standing up over Foster. Foster looks to escape but Sweet dives into side control.
Sweet content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Foster is pushing Sweet's head away, looking to escape. Sweet manages to hold on to the position though.
Foster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Foster regains half guard.
Ricky Sweet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foster is trying to stand up here but Sweet is controlling him well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foster wants to control but Sweet is keeping busy.
Sweet sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Foster lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sweet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foster.#TD#
Sweet shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Foster is trying to escape back to his feet but Sweet uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Preston Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee asks Sweet politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sweet prefers to stall for the moment though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: FCL - 34
Date: Jun 05, 2024

#R1##TD#
Vaughan shoots in and bounces Cable off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vaughan works over Cable with some ground and pound from guard.
Vaughan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vaughan chips away with some ground and pound.
Vaughan works over Cable with some ground and pound from guard.
Vaughan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vaughan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cable's head.
Vaughan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughan passes Cable's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vaughan lands strikes from half guard.
Cable taking some punishment here, with Vaughan in his half guard. #T1#
Cable looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vaughan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vaughan slows the pace down in half guard.
Cable wants to get back to his feet.
Vaughan 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.
Vaughan is looking to take a break and control but Cable is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vaughan slips a nice elbow through Cable's hands, connecting with Cable's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cable has hold of Vaughan's hands but Vaughan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vaughan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vaughan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
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. Vaughan connects with a nice short shot to Cable's temple.
Cable taking some punishment here, with Vaughan in his half guard.
Cable looks winded!
Vaughan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cable with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vaughan working over Cable with some ground and pound. Cable looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cable is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vaughan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cable taking some punishment here, with Vaughan in his half guard. #ROC#Cable is rocked!
Vaughan is controlling the pace.
Cable is still in real trouble! Can Vaughan finish him?
Vaughan is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Cable is hurt! He's hurt bad - Vaughan fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Cable from any more punishment! Congratulations to Vaughan! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Vaughan!

Event: FCL - 33
Date: Jun 04, 2024

#R1#
Nice cross by Clarke.
Clarke lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Clarke rushes Before Dishonor and presses him up against the cage.
Clarke tries to work over Before Dishonor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Before Dishonor blocks a body shot from Clarke. #BC2#
Clarke breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Before Dishonor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clarke.
Clarke lands a left hand.
Before Dishonor prevents a body shot from Clarke.
A shot in the inside from Clarke.
Clarke taking a breather.
Clarke misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Clarke fails to land. #T1#
Clarke wants to get back to striking at distance but Before Dishonor won't allow it.
Clarke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Clarke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
I was talking to Before Dishonor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Clarke misses with a body punch.
Clarke trying to stall but Before Dishonor improves his position. #BC2#
Clarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clarke is looking to clinch but Before Dishonor is avoiding it.
Clarke takes a swing at Before Dishonor's ribcage but misses.
Before Dishonor tries to counter with a takedown but Clarke is quick to defend against it.
Before Dishonor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Before Dishonor darts in and clinches Clarke up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clarke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2##BC2#
Clarke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clarke throws a body punch but Before Dishonor moves out of range.
Before Dishonor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brennan Clarke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clarke throws a body shot but no joy.
Before Dishonor just misses with a punch to the body.
Before Dishonor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Before Dishonor has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Before Dishonor breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Before Dishonor throws the left hand but Clarke avoids the punch easily.
Clarke misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Clarke.
Clarke tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brennan Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarke takes a swing at Before Dishonor's ribcage but misses.
Clarke misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Clarke has closed the distance and engaged Before Dishonor in a clinch. #T3#
Clarke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clarke scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Clarke breaks the clinch.
Before Dishonor slips a straight right by Clarke.
Clarke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slow jab from Before Dishonor misses its intended target.
Clarke misses with a body shot.
Before Dishonor tries to move into range but Clarke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Before Dishonor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clarke.
Before Dishonor throws a big shot that misses.
Before Dishonor sets himself, and Clarke steps forward looking for the clinch! Before Dishonor avoids it this time.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Clarke enables Before Dishonor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Clarke manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Clarke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Before Dishonor is controlling him.
Before Dishonor's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Clarke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Before Dishonor looking to pass the guard.
Clarke is adopting a defensive guard.
Before Dishonor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clarke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brennan Clarke dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Clarke misses with a body shot.
Clarke misses the shot to the body.
Clarke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Before Dishonor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Before Dishonor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Before Dishonor lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke is trying to control the position but Before Dishonor postures up.
Before Dishonor passes into half guard.
Before Dishonor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Before Dishonor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Before Dishonor thows a huge punch but Clarke dodges it nicely.
Clarke is trying to stand up here but Before Dishonor is controlling him well. #T1#
Before Dishonor controlling the action here. #SUB#
Before Dishonor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clarke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Before Dishonor.
Clarke gets full guard.
Before Dishonor works over Clarke with some ground and pound from guard.
Clarke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Before Dishonor passes into half guard.
Clarke looks like he's trying to stand up.
Before Dishonor is keen to just control but Clarke is a slippery customer.
Before Dishonor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Before Dishonor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Before Dishonor stops Clarke from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Before Dishonor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clarke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Before Dishonor.
Clarke trying to control here. #T3#
Clarke is not content to let Before Dishonor control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Before Dishonor drives through with a takedown into Clarke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Clarke wants to get back to his feet but Before Dishonor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clarke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Clarke wants to stand and escape but Before Dishonor is having none of it.
Clarke looking for a sweep. Not yet Clarke, not yet.
Before Dishonor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clarke is keeping the position for now.
Before Dishonor preventing the sweep.
Before Dishonor postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Before Dishonor looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brennan Clarke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clarke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Before Dishonor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Death Before Dishonor dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Clarke closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Before Dishonor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Before Dishonor.
Clarke looking for a sweep. Not yet Clarke, not yet. #SUB#
Before Dishonor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Clarke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Clarke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Clarke! #REVB#
Before Dishonor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Clarke's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Before Dishonor is not content to let Clarke control the position. #T1#
Clarke scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Before Dishonor to see if he's OK.
Before Dishonor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clarke off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Before Dishonor working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Clarke rolls, trying to escape but Before Dishonor keeps control of the position.
Clarke manages to reverse the position and now he's in Before Dishonor's guard. Nice work there by Clarke.
Clarke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Clarke wants to control from the top but Before Dishonor keeps moving.
Clarke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Clarke trying to move into half guard but instead Before Dishonor has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Before Dishonor stays in close to Clarke's body and controls the position.
Before Dishonor passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#T3#
Before Dishonor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clarke is looking to improve his position.
Clarke tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Before Dishonor manages to move to mount!
Clarke is trying to escape the mount.
Before Dishonor controlling from the full mount.
Clarke is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Before Dishonor misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Before Dishonor looking to control but Clarke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Before Dishonor goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Clarke is on top in guard. #SUB#
Clarke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Before Dishonor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clarke has managed to get both his arms back between Before Dishonor's legs - danger averted.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Death Before Dishonor!

Event: FCL - 30
Date: May 17, 2024

#R1#
A head kick misses from Foster.
Eklund scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - Eklund finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Eklund throws a head kick that Foster semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Preston Foster has been cut.
Foster tries a head kick but it misses.
And Eklund counters with a quick kick to the body but Foster blocks it.
Foster misses with a head kick.
Foster tries to clinch there but Eklund circles away.
Foster throws a low kick but Eklund moves out of range easily.
Foster 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. #CL2#
Foster closes the distance and clinches.
Eklund definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Foster controlling the action here for a moment.
Eklund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eklund avoiding damage as Foster throws knees to the body.
Eklund is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eklund.
Eklund throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Foster is trying to maintain a safe position but Eklund gets an underhook and turns Foster into the cage.
Foster tries to land knees in the clinch but Eklund avoids the damage to the body.
Eklund blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Eklund misses with a punch on the inside.
Eklund wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Eklund misses with a punch on the inside.
Foster tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Foster is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Eklund is looking to break free of the clinch but Foster has double underhooks.
Foster missing with knees to the body.
Foster tries to land knees in the clinch but Eklund avoids the damage to the body.
Eklund tries to circle away but Foster has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Foster breaks from the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Eklund.
Eklund turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Foster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eklund can pounce on him.
Eklund lands a nice leg kick that just misses Foster's sensitive parts.
Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Eklund moves out of range easily. #T2#
Eklund throws a leg kick but Foster moved away.
Foster is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Eklund looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crunch! Eklund slams his shin into Foster's torso.
Foster on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eklund throws a leg kick which misses Foster's front leg but catches the back leg as Foster tries to avoid it.
That kick from Eklund tenderised Foster's leg. Foster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Foster avoids a kick to the body.
Eklund throws a nice inside leg kick.
Eklund pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Foster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Foster rushes Eklund and presses him up against the cage.
Eklund can't break the clinch.
Eklund working aggressively here.
Eklund misses with some punches.
Eklund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Eklund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Foster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eklund is defending well for now.
Eklund misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Foster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eklund.
Eklund will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Foster up against the cage.#BC2#
Foster breaks from the clinch.
Foster blocks a head kick by Eklund.
Eklund throws a leg kick but Foster sees it coming and moves out of range.
Eklund throws a low kick but Foster avoids it.
Foster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eklund with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Foster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eklund throws the kick towards the body but Foster avoids it.
Foster 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.
Foster blocks a head kick by Eklund.
Foster checks the leg kick.
That kick from Eklund tenderised Foster's leg. Foster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Eklund avoids the head kick by Foster.
Eklund shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Eklund misses with a low kick.
Eklund tries to score with a low kick but Foster moves his leg out of the way.
Eklund misses with a low kick.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses.
Eklund takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Foster takes the fight into the clinch.
Eklund throws a head punch that misses.
Foster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Foster tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eklund avoids it.
Eklund is trying to push Foster away but Foster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Foster blocks a body shot from Eklund.
Eklund wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Foster has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Eklund seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Foster can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Eklund fails to land.
Eklund tries to pull guard but Foster holds him up against the cage and eventually Eklund drops back down to his feet.
Foster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eklund is defending well for now.
Foster throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Eklund dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Preston Foster's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Foster 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 Eklund has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eklund and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Eklund takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eklund 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.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses.
Eklund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foster replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Eklund blocks it well.
Foster throws a leg kick but Eklund checks it.
Foster checks a leg kick.
Foster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eklund pivots, looking for a leg kick but Foster is out of range and Eklund settles back down.
Foster checks the leg kick nicely there.
Foster tries a head kick but it misses.
Foster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eklund tries to land a front kick but Foster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hugo Eklund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster tries to clinch there but Eklund circles away.
Eklund avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eklund scoring well with a low kick there.
Eklund misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Foster blocks the low kick.
Foster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Eklund throws a low kick but Foster moves out of range easily.
Foster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Eklund throws a low kick but Foster moves out of range easily.
Foster tries a quick counter leg kick but Eklund is wise to it.
Foster throws a head kick but Eklund moves out of range.
Foster on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Eklund connects with a leg kick.
Foster blocks a low kick nicely.
Eklund avoids the head kick by Foster.
Eklund swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Foster throws a sloppy head kick
and Eklund counters with an inside leg kick.
Eklund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?
Eklund scoring well with a low kick there.
Foster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick from Eklund.#CL2#
Foster moves into the clinch.
Eklund throws a punch but it's blocked by Foster.
Foster tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Foster with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eklund misses with the head strike.
Eklund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eklund throws a punch but it's blocked by Foster.
Foster blocking some punches.
Foster putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Eklund in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Eklund misses with a punch on the inside.
Eklund has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Foster is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foster.
Foster blocking some punches.
Eklund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Foster tries a knee to the head but Eklund blocks it.
Eklund misses with the head strike.
Foster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eklund blocks it with crossed arms.
Foster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eklund is defending well for now.
Foster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eklund has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Eklund wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Eklund wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Eklund has a couple of punches blocked by Foster.
Foster blocks an uppercut.
Foster tries to circle away but Eklund has him pinned against the cage.
Eklund working hard to break the clinch.
Eklund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eklund throws a punch but it's blocked by Foster.
Foster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eklund misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Foster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eklund's efforts to push away.
Foster is trying to break free.
Foster keeps control of Eklund as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Foster taking a breather.
Eklund throws a punch but it's blocked by Foster.
Eklund tries to throw a body punch but Foster avoids it by throwing Eklund back against the cage.
Foster keeps control of Eklund as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Foster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eklund blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Foster blocking some punches.
Eklund has a couple of punches blocked by Foster. #BC2#
Foster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foster is looking to chop away at Eklund's legs.
Eklund appears to be looking for a big counter.
Eklund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Foster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eklund moves out of range of the body kick from Foster.
Eklund throws a quick counter head kick but Foster was just out of range.
Eklund pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Eklund pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Foster steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Eklund avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Eklund throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Eklund throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Eklund misses with a low kick.
Eklund misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eklund tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eklund avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Eklund dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Preston Foster's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Foster lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eklund takes a step back to recover.
Eklund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eklund throws a chopping leg kick but Foster manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Eklund throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Foster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foster tries a head kick but it misses.
Foster tries to clinch but Eklund is having none of it.
Foster checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hugo Eklund is winning the standup battle so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Eklund - that will leave a mark!
A head kick misses from Foster.
Eklund avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster throws a head kick but Eklund moves out of range.
Eklund throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Foster.
Eklund swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Foster avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Foster throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Eklund counters with a quick kick to the body but Foster blocks it.
Eklund takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T1#
Eklund throws a low kick but Foster avoids it.
A solid body kick from Eklund.
Foster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slapping body kick lands there for Eklund.
Eklund fakes the leg kick and cracks Foster in the body.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eklund lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Foster finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Eklund moves out of range easily.
Foster misses with a head kick.
Eklund looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Foster tries to clinch but Eklund moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Eklund, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eklund lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eklund throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Eklund misses with a low kick. #T2#
Eklund swats away the attempt to clinch by Foster.
Eklund looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Foster takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Foster tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Eklund.
Eklund throws a sloppy head kick and Foster moves out of range easily.
Eklund wants to slow Foster down by chopping away at his legs.
Eklund scoring well with a low kick there.
Foster checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Eklund blocks a head kick by Foster.
Eklund attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Foster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eklund turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Foster avoids the head kick by Eklund.
Foster throws a low kick but it's checked well by Eklund.
A nice leg kick lands there from Foster.
Foster throws a sloppy head kick
and Eklund counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL2#
Foster moves into range and clinches up with Eklund.
Foster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eklund has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Eklund is trying to break the clinch but Foster has him pressed against the cage.
Foster trying to land knees to the body.
Eklund goes for a takedown in the clinch but Foster prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Eklund fails to land.
Eklund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Foster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Foster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eklund wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Foster has him pressed against the cage.
Eklund swings wildly with an uppercut but Foster uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Eklund prevents Foster from breaking the clinch.
Eklund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Preston Foster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Eklund has a couple of punches blocked by Foster.
Eklund blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Foster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Foster looking to stall.
Foster has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Eklund.
Foster using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Eklund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eklund throws a head punch that misses.
Eklund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eklund can't find room to land a body shot as Foster controls the action.
Foster tries to land knees in the clinch but Eklund avoids the damage to the body.
Eklund looking to stall.
Preston Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hugo Eklund is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Foster missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Eklund showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eklund, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Eklund!

Event: FCL - 27
Date: May 03, 2024

#R1#
Nuku works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Brennan Clarke has been cut.
Nuku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clarke.
Clarke tries to clinch there but Nuku circles away.
Nuku misses the shot to the body.
Clarke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nuku manages to avoid it.
Nuku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clarke walks into a stiff left hand from Nuku.
Nuku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clarke is out of range and Nuku settles back down.
Clarke cracks a nice hook into Nuku's ribs.
Nuku throws a leg kick which misses Clarke's front leg but catches the back leg as Clarke tries to avoid it.
Clarke throws a body punch but Nuku moves out of range.
Clarke fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Nuku. Beautiful body shot.
Clarke looks to land a left hand but Nuku moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clarke misses with a hook. Nuku ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Nuku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clarke tries to close the distance and clinch but Nuku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nuku avoids the body shot from Clarke.
Nuku is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Clarke staying out of range there.
Clarke throws a body punch but Nuku moves out of range.
Nuku feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Clarke has closed the distance and engaged Nuku in a clinch.
Nuku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nuku tries a body shot but Clarke blocks it.
Clarke blocks an uppercut.
Nuku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clarke wants to get back to striking at distance but Nuku won't allow it.
Good body shot from Clarke.
Clarke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clarke tries to throw a body punch but Nuku avoids it by throwing Clarke back against the cage.
Nuku tries to throw a body punch but Clarke avoids it by throwing Nuku back against the cage.
Clarke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuku has Clarke pressed against the cage, preventing Clarke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clarke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nuku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clarke's elbow.
Clarke is trying to break the clinch but Nuku is controlling him.#BC2#
Clarke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nuku has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Clarke swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Clarke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Clarke. That snapped Nuku's head back.
Nuku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nuku misses with a wild combination.
Clarke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nuku counters with a left to the body.
Clarke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nuku.
Clarke moves out of range as Nuku strikes.
Clarke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nuku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clarke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nuku rather than just go for the knockout.
Clarke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nuku circles away quickly and effectively.
Clarke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nuku.
Clarke scores with a body shot.
Nuku throws a body punch but Clarke moves out of range. #T3#
Clarke scores with a shot to the body.
Nuku tried to score with a low kick but Clarke checks it.
Clarke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nuku looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Clarke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Nuku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clarke tries to clinch up but Nuku circles away and keeps his distance.
Clarke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nuku can pounce on him.
Clarke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Clarke throws a body punch but Nuku moves out of range.
Nuku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Nuku. Beautiful body shot.
Clarke walks into a left hand.
Clarke misses the shot to the body.
Nuku was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nuku dodges the punch combination from Clarke. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nuku throws a hook but Clarke avoids it easily.
Nuku looks to land a right hand but Clarke moved out of range.
Clarke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nuku misses with a straight left.
Clarke avoids the body shot from Nuku.
The fighters circling - Clarke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Nuku was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clarke.
Clarke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nuku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clarke walks into a jab.
Nuku misses with a wild body shot.
Clarke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Clarke has closed the distance and engaged Nuku in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aoatea Nuku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brennan Clarke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Clarke throws a right hand that Nuku ducks under and follows up with a left that Nuku also avoids with ease.
Nuku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clarke.
Nuku slips under a jab from Clarke.
Clarke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nuku throws the left hand but Clarke avoids the punch easily.
Clarke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clarke scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Clarke tries to clinch but Nuku is having none of it.
Clarke scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nuku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice straight punches there by Nuku. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nuku.
Nuku throws a big shot that misses.
Nuku will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Clarke tries to clinch but Nuku is having none of it.
Nuku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clarke.
Clarke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nuku scores with a decent looking hook.
Nuku ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clarke tries to clinch
and Nuku counters with a right hand to the body.
Clarke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Clarke.
Nuku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nuku.
Brennan Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarke throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clarke. Nuku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nuku throws a hook to the side of Clarke's head but Clarke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Clarke misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Nuku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clarke just misses with a punch to the body.
Nuku swats away the attempt to clinch by Clarke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clarke misses with a double jab.
Clarke misses with a body punch
and Nuku counters with a nice low kick that buckles Clarke's knee momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Nuku there.#CUT#That has opened up Brennan Clarke's cut even more.
Clarke tries to close the distance and clinch but Nuku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clarke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clarke takes a swing at Nuku's ribcage but misses.
Clarke defending well as Nuku loads up on a big left hand.
Nuku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clarke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nuku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nuku blocks a jab.
Nuku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Clarke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nuku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clarke.
Clarke scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Clarke.
Nuku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aoatea Nuku is winning the standup battle so far.
Clarke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nuku cracks Clarke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clarke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuku.
Clarke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nuku scores with a jab to the body.
Nuku connects with a single shot there.
Clarke avoids the body shot from Nuku.
Nuku lands a nice shot to the body.
Clarke is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nuku. That's going to slow Clarke down. #T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nuku.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuku looks to land a right hand but Clarke moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Clarke misses.
Clarke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Clarke looks to move away, Nuku throws a big counter combo but Clarke just gets out of the way.
Clarke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nuku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clarke.
Clarke throws a right hand that Nuku ducks under and follows up with a left that Nuku also avoids with ease.
Clarke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nuku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nuku misses with a hook. Clarke ducked under it nicely.
Clarke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clarke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nuku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clarke fails with an attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nuku.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aoatea Nuku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brennan Clarke's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nuku slips under a jab.
Clarke misses with a body shot.
Clarke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Nuku.
Nuku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nuku avoids the body shot from Clarke.
Nuku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nuku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clarke was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuku.
Nuku lands with a nice body punch.
Nuku lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuku connects with a jab.
Nuku scores with a hook to the body. Clarke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clarke throws a body punch but Nuku moves out of range. #T1#
Clarke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#The cut above Brennan Clarke's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Clarke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nuku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clarke misses the shot to the body.
Clarke wants to clinch
letting Nuku counter with a right hand.
Nuku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nuku misses with a few strikes there.
Clarke moves to clinch but Nuku breaks away
and Nuku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clarke throws a nice looking combination but Nuku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nuku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clarke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nuku scores with a body shot. #T2#
Clarke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nuku lands with a good body shot.
Nuku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clarke can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clarke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nuku lands a jab to Clarke's midsection.
Nuku misses with a few strikes there.
Nuku throws a hook to the side of Clarke's head but Clarke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nuku connects with a right hand. Clarke shakes it off.#CUT#Brennan Clarke's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nuku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nuku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nuku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nuku lands a nice shot to the body.
Clarke wants to clinch up but Nuku keeps it at a distance.
Nuku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clarke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Nuku with a nice calf kick.
Clarke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nuku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clarke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nuku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nuku lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nuku slips under a jab from Clarke.
Clarke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aoatea Nuku!
After winning the bout, Aoatea Nuku thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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