Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PFC 131 Reid vs Slurper
Date: Oct 06, 2019

#R1#
Denke throws a right hand that Life ducks under and follows up with a left that Life also avoids with ease.
Denke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Life.
Denke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jab from Life.#CUT#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Denke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Denke or perhaps it was just good defense by Life, which made it look bad.
Life scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Denke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Life throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Denke counters with a shoot takedown. Life fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Life manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denke tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Life.
Denke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Life tries to land a leg kick but Denke saw it coming and moves away.
Life misses with a straight right.
Life is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Life scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Denke pushes Life up against the cage in a clinch.
Denke tries for a takedown but Life manages to get underhooks.
Life misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Denke breaks the clinch.
Life jabs Denke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Life misses with a lunging right hand
letting Denke counter with a right hand.
Denke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Life looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thug Life has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Denke.
Denke tries to clinch there but Life circles away.
Life cracks Denke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Life scores with a kick to the body.
Life tries a low kick but Denke avoids it.#TD2#
Denke looking to score a takedown here. Life is defending well but Denke drives through and ends up in Life's guard.#ES#
Life has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Denke is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denke tries to pull guard but Life won't allow it. #T2#
Denke has Life pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Life manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Life on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Life tries to work over Denke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Denke.
Denke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Life fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Denke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Life swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thug Life seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Denke blocks the low kick.
Denke shoots in for a takedown but Life shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A good leg kick by Life.
Life defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Denke.
Life connects with a right hand. Denke shakes it off.#TD2#
Denke shoots in and gets a takedown into Life's guard.#ES#
Life wriggles free and stands up.
Denke blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Life. #T3#
Life lands a jab to the head.
Life sizes up Denke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#
Denke is rocked!
Life with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Denke is still on wobbly legs! Can Life finish him?
Life pushes Denke away with a front kick.
Denke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Life as he avoids it easily.
Denke seems to have recovered his senses.
Life circles away from the clinch attempt.
Denke ducks under a wild hook from Life.
Despite the aggression on Denke's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Life throws a hook but Denke blocks it.
Life throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Denke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denke fails with a takedown attempt.
Denke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Life will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Life throws a solid leg kick but Denke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Life.
Denke darts in looking for a takedown but Life gets double underhooks and turns Denke into the cage.
Life takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Life lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Denke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Denke breaks the clinch.
Life fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Denke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Life lands with an overhand left.
Good leg kick by Life there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #TD2#
Denke shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Life napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Denke decides to stand up, so the ref orders Life to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Denke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Life scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thug Life dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Denke doesn't manage to clinch there - Life circles away. #CL2#
Denke rushes Life and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Denke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Life lands a body punch.
Life doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Life misses with a punch to the body.
Denke misses with a knee to the head.
Denke leaning against his opponent.
Denke stalling the fight.
Life prevents a takedown attempt there.
Life is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Life has a couple of punches blocked by Denke.
Life is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denke can do to turn this around?
Life lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Life. #BC#
Life breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Denke drives through and clinches with Life against the cage.
Life lands a right hand that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
Denke is trying to force a seperation but Life has the dominant position.#T1#
A short right from Life.
Denke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Life prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Denke.
Life swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Denke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thug Life has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Denke.
Denke blocks a body shot from Life.
Life lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Life misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Life prevents it.
Life lands a left hand that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Life fails to land.
Life scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Life fails to land.
Denke lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Life breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Life wants to slow Denke down by chopping away at his legs.
Denke feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Life throws a head kick that misses.
Denke ducks under a wild hook from Life.
Denke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Denke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denke fails with the takedown.
Life 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.
Life connects with a right hand. Denke shakes it off.#CL#
Life gets a clinch.
Life swings wildly with an uppercut but Denke uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Denke breaks from the clinch.
Life is looking to score with low kicks.
Thug Life is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Life does it's job there.#CUT#
That has opened up Karl Denke's cut even more.
Life misses with a body punch
and Denke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Denke fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Life explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Denke shoots in but Life avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Denke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #KD#
Life lands a big head kick that sends Denke tumbling to the mat! Life takes a step backwards and waves Denke back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Denke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Life sprawls well. Life wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Denke gets slowly back to his feet.
Life waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denke.
Life turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Life just misses with a punch to the body.
Denke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Life lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Denke.
Life throws a sloppy head kick and Denke moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Denke clinches with his opponent.
Denke tries to land knees in the clinch but Life avoids the damage to the body.
Life throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Denke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Denke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Life tries to avoid it but Denke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Life to the ground. Life escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Life swats away the attempt to clinch by Denke.
Denke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Life throws out the jab.
Denke shoots for a double leg takedown but Life sprawls well. He's pushed Denke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #KD#
Life lands a big right hand that sends Denke crashing to the mat! Life stays standing though and waves Denke back to his feet!
Denke gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Life gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Denke is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thug Life!
Thug Life decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: PFC 126 Yoshida vs Nordskov II
Date: Sep 08, 2019

#R1#
Huber is looking to slow Denke down with leg kicks.
Huber throws a low kick but it's checked well by Denke.
Horrible takedown attempt by Denke or perhaps it was just good defense by Huber, which made it look bad.
Denke lands a slapping body shot.
Denke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Denke slips under a jab.
Huber dodges the punch combination from Denke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Huber counters with a leg kick.
Denke doesn't manage to clinch there - Huber circles away.
Karl Denke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denke moves away.
Denke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huber but Huber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Denke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Denke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Denke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Huber. Huber obviously looking to wear him down.
Denke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Huber misses with a body kick.
Huber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Huber looks to throw the jab but Denke is out of range.
Denke slips a straight right by Huber.
Denke appears to be looking for a big counter.
Huber dodges the punch combination from Denke.
Denke has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Huber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Huber swings away with a body shot that misses
and Denke counters with a series of strikes. Huber will be more careful next time no doubt.
Denke misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Denke misses.
Denke shoots for a takedown but Huber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Despite the aggression on Huber's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Denke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huber avoids it really well and circles away.
Hans Huber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Denke swings widly with a right hand
enabling Huber to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Denke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Huber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Denke doesn't seem phased though.
Denke shoots and misses
and Huber counters with a right hand to the body.
Denke punishes Huber's body with a nice straight punch.
Denke slips under a jab from Huber.
Denke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denke was well out of range. Poor timing from Huber.
Denke tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Huber releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Huber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Huber throws the left hand but Denke avoids the punch easily.
Denke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Huber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Denke somewhat.#T4#
Huber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Huber looks to throw the jab but Denke is out of range.
Denke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Denke tries for a takedown but Huber circles away easily
and Huber counters with a left to the body.
Denke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denke tries to close the distance and clinch but Huber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huber is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Denke with a body shot.
Denke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Denke tries to clinch there but Huber circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Huber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
That's time! Denke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Denke takes the fight into the clinch.
Denke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Huber lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Denke or not.
Huber can't find room to land a body shot as Denke controls the action.
Denke tries to pull guard but Huber won't allow it.
Huber lands a left hand that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Huber fails to land.
Huber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Denke is looking to break free of the clinch but Huber has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Huber fails to land.
Denke blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Huber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huber throws a leg kick but Denke checks it. #CL#
Denke clinches. #T1#
Huber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Denke effectively controlling the action here.
Denke pressing his opponent against the cage.
Denke blocking some punches.
Huber scores with a shot to the side of Denke's head.
Huber struggles to land a body shot inside as Denke controls his hands.
Denke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Huber fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Denke tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Huber counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Denke is rocked!
Huber thows a body kick. Denke tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Oh Denke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Denke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huber.
Denke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Denke seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That kick from Huber tenderised Denke's leg. Denke is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Huber throws a front kick aimed at Denke's knee but Denke avoids it well.
Hans Huber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huber. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denke throws a series of punches but Huber avoids them all with ease.
Denke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karl Denke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denke sizes up Huber with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Denke wants to clinch up but Huber keeps it at a distance.
Huber missing with a left hand there. Denke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Denke tries to land a body kick
and Huber counters with a stiff right hand.
Denke dives in for a single leg takedown but Huber sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice side step and Huber releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Denke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huber throws a hook but Denke avoids it easily.
Denke takes a jab right on the kisser.
and Huber counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Denke! He's just covering up as Huber starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Huber!
Hans Huber decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 118 Van Buren vs Parade
Date: Jul 21, 2019

#R1#
Denke scores with a three punch combo!
Denke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Denke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Uesugi avoids the head kick by Denke.
Denke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uesugi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Denke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uesugi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donk. Uesugi catches Denke right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Denke misses with a combination
and Uesugi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Denke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Denke misses.
Some wild striking there from Denke.
Uesugi clobbers Denke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Denke throws a looping overhand right but Uesugi ducks down to avoid it.
Karl Denke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denke moves away from the strike by Uesugi. #T1#
Uesugi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Denke throws a sloppy head kick and Uesugi moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Uesugi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Denke throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD2#
Uesugi lands a big right hand that sends Denke crashing to the mat! Uesugi stays standing though and waves Denke back to his feet!#ROC2#
Denke is rocked!
Denke misses with a straight right.
Oh Denke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Denke.
Denke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Denke seems to have got his legs back now.
Denke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Denke to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Denke looks to clinch but Uesugi throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Denke taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi made sure to mention his sponsor, Vikai Gear in his post fight interview.

Event: PFC 112 Soszynski vs Van Buren
Date: Jun 23, 2019

#R1#
Fett slips a straight right by Denke.
Nice defenses there by Denke.
Fett throws a body kick that misses.
Denke is looking for the big counter here.
Fett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Denke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fett jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fett throws a head kick but Denke moves out of range.
Denke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Denke throws a big counter head kick but Fett avoids it with no problem.
Fett takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Denke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett throws an overhand right that lands on Denke's shoulder, as Denke tries to avoid the shot.
Denke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Denke throws a head kick that misses.
Fett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fett throws the left hand but Denke avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Fett is looking to land body kicks.
Denke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fett moves out of range as Denke throws a body kick.
Denke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Denke just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFett.
Denke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denke throws a sloppy head kick and Fett moves out of range easily.
Denke misses with a head kick.
Fett scores with a spinning back kick!
Denke throws a head kick that misses.
Fett dips to his left and cracks Denke with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.#T2#
Denke misses with a hook. Fett ducked under it nicely.
Denke ducks under a wild hook from Fett.
Fett sets himself, and Denke steps forward looking for the clinch! Fett avoids it this time.
Fett throws a hook but Denke blocks it.
Denke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Denke momentarily.
Denke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fett cracks Denke with an open hand slap.#ROC#
Denke is rocked!
Fett moves out of range as Denke throws a body kick.
Fett walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Denke drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Fett swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Denke's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Settakian Fett!
Settakian Fett took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'The bitch met a real fighter tonight'.

Event: OFC 412: Endgame
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Denke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turner takes an elbow to the temple.
Turner cracks Denke with a nice body shot.
Turner cracks Denke with a nice body shot.
Denke misses with a body punch.
Denke lands a body punch.
Denke 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.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Turner blocks a body shot from Denke.
Denke misses with an elbow over the top.
Denke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner blocks an elbow strike.
Turner lands a left hand.
Denke tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Denke back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner misses with some punches.
Denke tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Denke back against the cage.
Denke prevents a body shot from Turner.
Denke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Denke just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turner's brow.
Denke misses with a body punch.
Denke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turners head.
Denke swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Denke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turner blocks a body shot from Denke.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Denke trying to control the position but instead, Turner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Denke into the cage.
Denke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turner or not.
Denke misses with a punch to the body.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Denke to work.
Turner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Denke presses Turner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Denke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Turner.
Denke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Denke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Denke. #T2#
Denke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Denke scores with a shot to the side of Turner's head.
Denke tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Denke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turner's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner misses with a body punch.
Denke blocking some punches.
Turner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denkes head.
Turner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Denke.
Turner pushes Denke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Denke misses with a body punch.
Turner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denke is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turner is keeping busy.
Denke misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Denke tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Denke lands with a left to the head.
Denke throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turner.
Denke misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Turner tries a body shot but Denke blocks it.
Denke is working Turner over against the cage.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Denke lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Denke.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Denke controls the action.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Denke.
Denke tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Turner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Turner prevents a body shot from Denke.
Denke lands a nice uppercut.
Denke working aggressively here.
Denke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Denke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turner avoids the elbow strike from Denke, against the cage. #T4#
Denke lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Denke prevents a body shot from Turner.
Denke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turner tries to work over Denke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Denke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turner.
Turner looks winded!
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Denke.
Denke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Denke creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Denke.
Denke struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner working aggressively here.
Denke lands an elbow that stopped Turner in his tracks for a moment.
Denke tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Denke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Denke.
Denke misses with an elbow strike.
Denke tries to stall but Turner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Denke misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Denke pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Denke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Denke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Denke.
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Denke cracks Turner with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Denke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Denke.
Denke swings widly with a right hand
and Turner counters with a nice body shot.
Denke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Denke misses with a head kick.
Denke throws a sloppy head kick
and Turner counters with a nice body shot.
Turner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Denke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Denke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Denke at a distance.
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!
Denke moves forwards but Turner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Denke throws a quick counter kick to the body but Turner avoids it.
Denke scores with a head kick. Turner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ben Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Turner avoids the head kick by Denke.
Denke throws a leg kick
and Turner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Denke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Denke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Denke tries a head kick but it misses.
Denke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Denke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Turner.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Turner stuns Denke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Denke as Turner shoots in.
Turner connects with a leg kick. Denke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner blocks a head kick by Denke.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Denke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Denke misses with a series of wild punches.
Denke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Denke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.#T2#
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turner tries to clinch up.
Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turner blocks a head kick by Denke.
Karl Denke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denke throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Denke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Denke under the eye.
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denke is looking to counter punch.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Denke tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Denke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Turner misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Denke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turner - the referee stops the clock and Denke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turner. Denke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick by Denke misses
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Karl Denke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Denke throws a head kick that misses.
Turner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner is looking to slow Denke down with leg kicks. #T3#
Turner lands a jab to Denke's midsection.
Denke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Denke takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC2#
Denke is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Denke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Denke's sensitive parts.
Turner steps in with a hook that catches Denke right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Turner follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Denke looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Turner!
Ben Turner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFC 407: Denke vs Balayan
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Denke moves out of range of the strikes.
Balayan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've been informed that Balayan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Balayan misses the body punch
and Denke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Balayan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Balayan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Denke connects with a high kick.
Denke throws a sloppy body shot
and Balayan counters with a nice uppercut.
Denke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Balayan. That one must have hurt.
Balayan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Denke's calf.
Denke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denke throws a head kick but Balayan moves out of range.
Denke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Denke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Balayan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Balayan scores with a punch to the head.
Balayan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Denke looks to throw the jab but Balayan is out of range.
Balayan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Denke dodges the punch combination from Balayan.
Denke appears to be looking for a big counter.
Denke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Denke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Balayan moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Denke prevents a body shot from Balayan.
Denke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Balayan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Denke controlling the action here for a moment.
Balayan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Denke lands an elbow just above Balayan 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balayan lands a right hand.
Denke lands an uppercut.
Balayan misses with a body punch.
Balayan wants to break free but Denke has control.
Denke tries to work over Balayan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Denke.
A right handed body shot lands from Balayan.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Balayan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balayan throws a punch but it's blocked by Denke.
Denke lands a nice elbow.
Denke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Denke is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Denke throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Denke throws an elbow that misses.
Denke has Balayan pushed against the cage.
Denke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balayan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Denke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Balayan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denkes head.
Balayan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Denke tries to work over Balayan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Balayan.
Balayan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balayan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Denke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Balayan works on Denke's body with a couple of short punches.
Denke looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Denke lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Balayan fails to land.
Balayan avoids the elbow strike from Denke, against the cage. #T4#
Denke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balayan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Denke prevents Balayan from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Balayan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balayan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Balayan.
Balayan tries to throw a body punch but Denke avoids it by throwing Balayan back against the cage.
Denke works on Balayan's body with a couple of short punches.
Balayan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
A short right from Balayan.
Denke blocks a body shot from Balayan.
Denke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Balayan on the inside.
Denke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Denke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balayan's elbow.
Denke trying to control the position but instead, Balayan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Denke into the cage.
Denke tries a body shot but Balayan blocks it.
Balayan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garegin Balayan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Denke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garegin Balayan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denke avoids the body shot from Balayan.
A counter left hand to the body from Denke misses its target.
Garegin Balayan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Denke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Balayan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Denke really felt that one!
Balayan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Balayan lands a lovely overhand right.
Balayan tests Denke's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Balayan has Denke up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Balayan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Denke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balayan backwards.
Balayan avoids a wild elbow strike from Denke.#T1#
Denke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balayan.
Denke misses with a punch to the body.
Denke can't find room to land a body shot as Balayan controls the action.
Karl Denke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Denke is struggling to control the position.
Denke blocking some punches.
Denke lands a body shot.
Balayan being controlled against the cage.
Denke working aggressively here.
Denke prevents a body shot from Balayan.
Balayan tries to throw a body punch but Denke avoids it by throwing Balayan back against the cage.
Balayan can't find room to land a body shot as Denke controls the action.
Balayan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Denke's elbow.
Balayan gets through Denke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Denke struggles to land a body shot inside as Balayan controls his hands.
Denke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balayan's elbow.
Denke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Denke throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Denke scores with a shoulder strike.
Denke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Denke creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Denke tries a body shot but Balayan blocks it.
Balayan misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Balayan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Balayan throws a head kick that Denke semi-blocks.
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!
Balayan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denke moves away.
Balayan looks to score with a jab to the body but Denke is just out of range.
Denke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Balayan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Denke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balayan.
A head kick misses from Balayan.
Denke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Balayan throws a big shot that misses.
Denke lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Good shot there by Balayan.
Balayan scores with the left hand. Denke knows he should have avoided that one.
Denke moves out of range of the body kick.
Balayan swings widly with a right hand
and Denke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Denke moves out of range as Balayan strikes.
Balayan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Denke's calf.
Balayan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Denke.
Nice cross by Balayan.
Balayan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Denke's calf.#T4#
Balayan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Denke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Balayan lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Balayan misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Denke misses the target.
Balayan misses with a body kick.
Balayan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Denke's sensitive parts.
Balayan dips to his left and cracks Denke with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Balayan. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balayan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Denke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Denke slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garegin Balayan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Balayan lunges at Denke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Denke's hand. #CL2#
Balayan takes the fight into the clinch.
Denke prevents a body shot from Balayan.
Denke tries a body shot but Balayan blocks it.
Denke lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Balayan.
Denke leaning against his opponent.
Denke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Denke can't find room to land a body shot as Balayan controls the action.
Balayan tries a body shot but Denke blocks it.
Denke digs a right hand underneath Balayan's ribcage. Balayan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan misses with a punch to the body.
Balayan tries a body shot but Denke blocks it.
Balayan tries to break free but Denke pushes him back against the cage.
Denke blocks a body shot from Balayan.
Denke is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Balayan is keeping busy.
Denke struggles to land a body shot inside as Balayan controls his hands. #T1#
Balayan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balayan misses with a body punch.
Denke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balayan throws a punch but it's blocked by Denke.
Still in the clinch, Balayan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Denke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Denke lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Denke.
Denke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Balayan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balayan works on Denke's body with a couple of short punches.
Denke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Denke throws an elbow that misses.
Balayan lands a knee to the body.
Denke avoids the elbow strike from Balayan, against the cage.
Denke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Denke blocks a body shot from Balayan.
Denke misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Balayan.
Denke is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Balayan misses with a punch to the body.
Balayan can't find room to land a body shot as Denke controls the action.
Balayan lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balayan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denkes head.
Balayan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Balayan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Denke is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Balayan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Denke looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Balayan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balayan lands with a short shot to the head.
Balayan lands a hook that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
Denke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Balayan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Balayan misses with the head strike.
Denke takes a shot to the head.
Balayan goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Balayan cracks Denke with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balayan throws a head punch that misses.
Denke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Balayan.
A shot in the inside from Balayan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Balayan.
Denke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balayan tries a body shot but Denke blocks it.
A short left from Balayan.
Denke misses with a punch to the body.
Balayan blocks an uppercut.
Denke prevents a body shot from Balayan.
Denke pushes off an throws an elbow but Balayan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Balayan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Denke struggles to land a body shot inside as Balayan controls his hands.
Denke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Balayan.
A left hand lands to the body for Balayan.
Denke scores with a shot to the side of Balayan's head. #BC2#
Balayan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Balayan throws a good cross that connects.
A decent looking cross lands there for Balayan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balayan catches Denke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#
Denke is rocked!
Balayan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Denke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Denke misses with a looping left.
Balayan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balayan misses with a body punch
and Denke counters with a head kick. That will keep Balayan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Balayan throws a low kick but Denke moves out of range easily.
Balayan thumps Denke with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garegin Balayan really dominated that round.
That's time! Denke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Balayan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Balayan tries to clinch but Denke moves out of range.
Denke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Balayan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balayan misses with a low kick.
Balayan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Denke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Balayan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan throws a right hand that misses
enabling Denke to counter with a crisp jab.
Denke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karl Denke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balayan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Denke misses with a double jab. #T1#
Denke lands with a kick to the temple. Balayan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Denke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Balayan lands a leg kick that knocks Denke off balance momentarily.
Balayan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balayan connects with a leg kick. Denke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Balayan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Denke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Balayan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Balayan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Balayan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Denke counters with a stiff right hand.
Balayan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Balayan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Denke throws a sloppy head kick and Balayan moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balayan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Balayan connects with a looping right hand.
Good shot there by Balayan.
Denke staying out of range there.
Denke misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Balayan misses its intended target.
Denke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balayan.
Denke throws a big counter combination but Balayan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Denke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Balayan throws a big shot that misses.
As Balayan looks to move away, Denke throws a big counter combo but Balayan just gets out of the way.
Denke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Denke slips under a jab from Balayan.
Denke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Denke ducks under a wild hook from Balayan.
Denke takes one on the button.
Denke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Balayan lands a jab to Denke's midsection.
Balayan jabs Denke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Balayan throws a hook but Denke avoids it easily.
Balayan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Denke takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Balayan lands the left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Balayan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Denke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balayan throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Balayan takes a swing at Denke's ribcage but misses.
Balayan throws a right hand that misses
and Denke counters with a head kick. That will keep Balayan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Balayan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Balayan misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garegin Balayan dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Balayan is looking to score with low kicks.
Denke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balayan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Denke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Balayan misses with a low kick as Denke jumps back.
Denke thinks about countering with a head kick.
Balayan connects with a body shot.
Balayan scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Denke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balayan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Denke scrambles back to his feet.
Denke swats away the attempt to clinch by Balayan.
Denke is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Balayan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Denke is out of range and Balayan settles back down.
Denke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Balayan thows a body kick. Denke tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Balayan takes a swing at Denke's ribcage but misses.
A lazy body kick from Balayan
enabling Denke to counter with a crisp jab.
Denke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Balayan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Denke counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Balayan misses.
Denke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Balayan looks to throw a body kick
and Denke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balayan misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Denke misses with a looping left.
Balayan throws a leg kick which misses Denke's front leg but catches the back leg as Denke tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Balayan.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Balayan. Denke shrugs it off though.
Balayan connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Balayan finds it's target.
Nice shot by Balayan.
Balayan looks to score with a jab to the body but Denke is just out of range.
Denke appears to be looking for a big counter.
Denke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Denke keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Balayan looks to land a combination. Denke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Balayan throws a head kick that half lands.
Balayan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denke.
Balayan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Denke counters with an outside leg kick.
Denke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Balayan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Denke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Balayan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDenke.
Balayan connects with a high kick.
Oh Denke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Balayan tries to land a leg kick but Denke saw it coming and moves away.
Denke looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Denke seems to have got his legs back now.
Denke will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Denke misses with a kick to the body
and Balayan counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Denke slips a jab from Balayan.
Denke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Balayan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Denke. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Denke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Balayan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDenke.
Balayan wants to slow Denke down by chopping away at his legs.
Balayan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Denke momentarily.
Denke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Denke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Denke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balayan. Balayan obviously looking to wear him down.
Balayan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karl Denke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balayan can pounce on him.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garegin Balayan!
Garegin Balayan is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Garegin Balayan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFC 405: Biohazard
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Sigit shoots in for a double leg but Denke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Denke connects with a leg kick. Sigit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid body kick from Denke.
Sigit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Denke counters with a right hand to the body.
Sigit with a poor takedown
and Denke counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like The Sigit has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sigit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sigit.
A countering left hand to the body from Denke misses.#CL2#
Denke gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sigit is trying to trip Denke. He has hold of a leg but Denke is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sigit persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sigit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sigit throws a big elbow that misses.
Denke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sigit tries to free his leg and advance position but Denke is retaining full guard. #T1#
Sigit trying to control the position from guard on top but Denke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sigit trying to control the position from guard on top but Denke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sigit wants to pass the guard but Denke is keeping the position.
Sigit is working hard here to advance position.
Sigit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sigit looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sigit misses with a takedown attempt
and Sigit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Denke.
Denke has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The Sigit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Sigit closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sigit lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Denke manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Denke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Denke lands a hook that snaps the head of Sigit backwards.
Denke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Denke tries to stall but Sigit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Denke lands a damaging elbow.
Denke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sigit is looking for a takedown.
Sigit is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Sigit looking for a takedown.
Denke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Denke is leaning against Sigit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sigit is breathing heavily.
A short right from Denke on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Denke lands an uppercut.
Denke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sigit's elbow.
Sigit has Denke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Denke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sigit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Denke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Denke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Denke throws a head kick but Sigit moves out of range. #CL2#
Denke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Denke can't find room to land a body shot as Sigit controls the action. #T4#
Sigit wants a takedown.
Sigit blocks an elbow strike.
Denke manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Denke gets underhooks to prevent Sigit's takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Denke.
Come on Denke - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sigit is looking for a takedown.
Denke works on Sigit's body with a couple of short punches.
Denke gets through Sigit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Denke lands an elbow inside.
Denke lands a nice shot to the body.
Sigit prevents a body shot from Denke.
A body shot lands from Denke.
Denke lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
The Sigit's cut is getting worse.
Denke lands a body shot.
Denke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Denke cracks Sigit with a nice body shot.
Denke gets through Sigit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Denke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Sigit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##KD2#
Denke lands a big head kick that sends Sigit tumbling to the mat! Denke takes a step backwards and waves Sigit back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Sigit is rocked!
Sigit misses with a looping right.
Oh Sigit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Denke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Denke wants it to stay on the feet.
Denke counters with a body kick.
Sigit seems to have got his legs back now.
Sigit misses the jab.
Sigit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Denke tries to avoid it but Sigit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Denke to the ground. Denke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donk. Sigit catches Denke right on the button with a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sigit.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sigit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sigit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Denke counters with a nice right hand that sends Sigit toppling to the canvas! Sigit scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Denke finish him?!
Karl Denke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sigit tries for a takedown but Denke circles away easily
and Denke counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Denke!
In his post fight interview, Karl Denke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: OFC 403: Venom
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Chonan is looking to clinch.
Chonan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denke was well out of range. Poor timing from Chonan.
Denke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chonan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Denke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chonan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Denke lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Chonan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Denke scores with a jab to the body.
Chonan tries to clinch but Denke is having none of it.
Denke takes one on the button.
Chonan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denke moves away.
Denke quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chonan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Piranha Chonan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chonan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Denke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chonan lands with an overhand left.
Chonan looks to land a left hand but Denke moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Chonan looks to clinch
and Denke counters with a one-two to the body.
Chonan misses with a shot to the body
and Denke counters with a good low kick that Chonan was not able to check.
Denke 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#
Chonan drives through and clinches with Denke against the cage.
Denke pushes Chonan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chonan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denkes head.
A short right from Denke.
Denke pushes off an throws an elbow but Chonan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Denke stalling in the clinch but Chonan improves position.
Denke scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Denke.
Chonan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chonan lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denke pushes Chonan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chonan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Denke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chonan's elbow.
Denke lands a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Denke. #CUT#
It looks like Piranha Chonan has been cut.#T2#
Denke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chonan swings wildly with an uppercut but Denke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denke throws a punch but it's blocked by Chonan.
Denke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Denke tries to throw a body punch but Chonan avoids it by throwing Denke back against the cage.
Denke is working Chonan over against the cage.
Denke throws a punch but it's blocked by Chonan.
Chonan has a couple of punches blocked by Denke.
Denke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Denke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Denke is leaning against Chonan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chonan looks winded!
Denke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Denke dodges an elbow strike from Chonan.
Denke takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chonan blocks an elbow strike.
Denke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chonan's elbow.
Denke scores with a shoulder strike.
Denke dodges an elbow strike from Chonan. #T3#
Denke dodges an elbow strike from Chonan.
Chonan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Chonan.
Denke leaning against his opponent.
Chonan struggles to land a body shot inside as Denke controls his hands.
Chonan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Denke.
Denke is trying to maintain a safe position but Chonan gets an underhook and turns Denke into the cage.
Denke taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Denke misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chonan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Denke's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chonan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Denke's brow.
Denke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chonan's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Piranha Chonan's cut even more.
Denke tries to throw a body punch but Chonan avoids it by throwing Denke back against the cage.
Denke misses with a punch to the body.
Chonan lands a left hand.
Chonan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chonan as Denke tries to tie him up.
Chonan blocking some punches. #T4#
Denke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chonan prevents a body shot from Denke.
Chonan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chonan prevents a body shot from Denke.
Chonan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chonan blocking some punches.
Denke lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Denke.
Chonan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Denke stalling against the cage.
Chonan tries to throw a body punch but Denke avoids it by throwing Chonan back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Denke. #CUT#
The cut above Piranha Chonan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Denke scores with a shot to the side of Chonan's head.
Denke lands with a right to the head.
Denke stalling the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chonan misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Denke dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Denke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Chonan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chonan tries to clinch
and Chonan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chonan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Chonan misses with a straight left.
Karl Denke is winning the standup battle so far.
Chonan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chonan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chonan throws a body shot but no joy.
Chonan connects with a looping right hand.
Chonan misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Denke counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chonan takes a shot to the head.
Denke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chonan's elbow.
Chonan stalling against the cage.
Karl Denke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chonan lands an elbow inside.
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!
Chonan working aggressively here. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chonan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Denke's brow.
Chonan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chonan being controlled against the cage.
Chonan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Denke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Denke just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chonan's brow.
Denke misses with a punch to the body.
Denke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Denke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chonan backwards.
Chonan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Denke tries to work over Chonan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Denke lands an elbow inside that Chonan shrugs off.
Denke tries a body shot but Chonan blocks it.
Chonan misses with a punch on the inside.
Chonan prevents a body shot from Denke.
Denke scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Denke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
Piranha Chonan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denke lands an elbow inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Karl Denke!
Karl Denke decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: OFC 401: Revival
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Denke's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maneno moves away from the strike by Denke.
Maneno misses with a right hand
enabling Denke to counter with a crisp jab.
Maneno moves away from the strike by Denke.
Denke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maneno finds it's way round the side to connect with Denke's head. #CUT#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Chiku Maneno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maneno misses with a right hand
and Denke finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Denke to counter with a crisp jab.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maneno swings for the body but Denke moves out of range.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Denke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maneno with a body shot.
Denke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maneno circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Maneno misses the target.
Denke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maneno.
We've been informed that Denke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Maneno scores with a shot to the body.
Denke tries to bum rush Maneno with a series of wild strikes but Maneno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maneno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Maneno finds it's target.
Maneno digs a good hook to Denke's body.
We've been told by Maneno's head coaches at Xtreme Foraging Sidelines that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Maneno backs off Denke throws a huge counter combo but Maneno manages to avoid it all.
Maneno throws an off balance right hand
and Denke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maneno is looking to wear down Denke with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Denke is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maneno takes a swing at Denke's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Maneno lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno throws a body punch but Denke moves out of range.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Denke is just out of range.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Denke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
As Maneno backs off Denke throws a huge counter combo but Maneno manages to avoid it all.
Denke throws a nice looking combination but Maneno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Denke moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maneno throws a hook but Denke blocks it.
Maneno misses with a body shot
and Denke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Denke counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Maneno takes a swing at Denke's ribcage but misses.
Maneno backing away here, and Denke unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Denke slips a jab from Maneno.
Denke steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maneno cracks Denke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maneno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Denke counters with an outside leg kick.
Denke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Denke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maneno lands with a nice body punch.
Denke moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Denke throws a fast counter high kick but Maneno manages to duck under it in time.
Denke walks into a left hand.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Denke slips a jab from Maneno.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Denke is just out of range.#T4#
Denke moves out of range of the strikes.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denke.
Denke wants to counter with a clinch but Maneno pushes him away.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Denke is out of range.
Maneno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Denke on the side of the head.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denke unleashes a big counter combination but Maneno bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maneno misses with a hook
and Denke counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maneno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Denke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Denke is out of range.
Denke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chiku Maneno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
That's time! Maneno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#
It looks like Chiku Maneno has been cut.
Denke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maneno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Denke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Maneno lands.#CL2#
Denke instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Denke on the inside. #BC#
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maneno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Maneno scores with a nice right hand.
Maneno throws an off balance right hand
and Denke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A good leg kick by Denke.
Denke avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Denke.
Maneno lands the left hand.
Maneno walks into a left hand.
Chiku Maneno is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Denke has managed to clinch.
Denke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maneno backwards. #T2#
Denke misses with some punches.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Denke lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Denke has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maneno tries to circle away but Denke has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Maneno lands with an uppercut that bounces Denke off the cage and back into range.
Maneno blocks a head kick by Denke.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maneno throws a body punch but Denke moves out of range.
Denke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maneno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denke.
Some bone on bone action there as Maneno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Denke's belly button to the back.#T3##CL2#
Denke moves into the clinch.
Denke misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Denke is controlling him.#BC#
Maneno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Denke takes one to the side of the head.
Denke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Denke moves out of range of the strikes.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Denke is just out of range.
Denke raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denke.
Maneno takes a swing at Denke's ribcage but misses.
Denke throws a sloppy head kick and Maneno moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Maneno misses its target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Denke.#T4#
Maneno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Denke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Maneno connects with a right hand. Denke shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Denke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Denke tries a quick counter leg kick but Maneno is wise to it.
Denke misses the jab.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Maneno.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maneno catches Denke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karl Denke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maneno tests Denke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maneno sizes up Denke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#
Denke is rocked!
Maneno digs a good hook to Denke's body.
Denke is still on wobbly legs! Can Maneno finish him?
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denke.
Denke seems to have recovered his senses.
Maneno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Denke darts in and clinches Maneno up against the cage.
Maneno is trying to break free.#T1#
Maneno prevents a body shot from Denke.
Denke wants to stall.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Denke struggles to land a body shot inside as Maneno controls his hands.
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Denke has double underhooks.
Denke has a couple of punches blocked by Maneno.
Denke tries to work over Maneno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Maneno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maneno throws a body punch but Denke moves out of range.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denke manages to avoid it.
Denke is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Maneno scores with a sloppy right hand. Denke should have avoided that one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Denke in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Maneno avoids the head kick by Denke.
Maneno connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Maneno swings for the body but Denke moves out of range.
Maneno swings widly with a right hand
and Denke counters with a nice uppercut.
Maneno lands a nice hook to Denke's body. Denke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maneno throws a body punch but Denke moves out of range.
Denke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Denke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Denke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno misses with a right hand
and Denke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denke manages to avoid it.
Maneno misses with a hook
and Denke counters with a left to the body.
Maneno takes a swing at Denke's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Denke misses with a kick to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Denke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maneno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denke can do to turn this around?
Denke thumps Maneno with a low kick.
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Denke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Denke counters with a head kick. That will keep Maneno thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Maneno connects with a jab.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denke was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno throws a hook but Denke avoids it easily.
Denke is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Maneno connects with a right hand. Denke shakes it off.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denke manages to avoid it.
Denke appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Denke counters with a head kick that drops Maneno to the mat! Maneno scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Maneno is rocked!
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Denke scores with a counter punch that sends Maneno to the canvas! Denke smells blood - he's punishing Maneno with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Maneno has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Denke!
Karl Denke was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: OFC 398: Genesis
Date: Jan 09, 2019

#R1#
A head kick misses from Denke.
Denke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arias to score with a decent uppercut.
Denke throws a leg kick but Arias sees it coming and moves out of range.
Denke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arias fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Denke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Denke looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Arias tries to clinch up but Denke circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Denke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arias.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arias listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arias throws a solid leg kick but Denke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arias.#T1#
Arias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Denke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arias looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arias walks into a straight right hand from Denke.
Arias looks to throw the jab but Denke is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Denke misses the target.
Arias throws a shot from downtown. Denke moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Denke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
George Arias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arias tries to clinch there but Denke circles away.
Arias scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
Arias connects with a good right hand that stumbles Denke. Denke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Denke 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.
Arias throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Denke counters by moving into the clinch.
Denke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arias lands a nice uppercut.
Denke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arias backwards.
Arias has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Denke swings wildly with an uppercut but Arias uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Arias.
Denke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arias backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arias's elbow.
Arias dodges an elbow strike from Denke.
Arias misses with some punches.
Arias jumps guard but Denke stands there with Arias around his waist. Arias gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arias.
Denke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arias tries to throw a body punch but Denke avoids it by throwing Arias back against the cage. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arias.
Arias prevents a body shot from Denke.
Denke misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
Denke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Denke pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Denke lands a shot to the body.
Arias has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Denke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Arias can turn it around.
Denke digs a right hand underneath Arias's ribcage. Arias let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arias makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denke.
Arias fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karl Denke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Arias.
Arias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arias lands with a right to the head.
Arias tries to pull guard but Denke won't allow it.
Denke misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Denke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Denke tries to throw a body punch but Arias avoids it by throwing Denke back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arias tries to pull guard but Denke won't allow it.
Denke cracks Arias with a nice body shot.
Denke misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Arias.
Denke tries to work over Arias's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Denke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arias takes an elbow to the temple.
Denke is leaning against Arias and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Denke stalling in the clinch but Arias improves position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Denke throws an elbow but misses.
Arias scores with a shoulder strike.
Arias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arias controlling the action here for a moment. #TD2#
Arias ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Arias no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Denke stands up from Arias's guard - Denke perhaps looking for a knockout.
Arias cracks Denke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arias bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Denke's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but George Arias will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Arias clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arias.
Denke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denke has a couple of punches blocked by Arias.
A short uppercut from Denke.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arias as Denke tries to tie him up.
Denke throws an elbow but it misses.
Denke misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Arias pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Denke avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Denke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Denke has managed to get both his arms back between Arias's legs - danger averted.
Denke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Denke gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Arias uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Denke.#T1#
Arias is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Denke.
Denke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arias moves away.
Arias throws a big counter head kick but Denke avoids it with no problem.
Denke wants to slow Arias down by chopping away at his legs.
Arias wants to clinch but Denke slips to the side
enabling Denke to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arias, as that shot connected.
Denke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arias. Arias circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#
Arias is rocked!
Arias with a poor takedown
and Denke counters with a big left hand that crumples Arias! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Denke!
A very excited looking Karl Denke 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: OFC 395: Shamrock vs Jackson
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Brunswick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Denke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Denke swats away the attempt to clinch by Brunswick.
Brunswick has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Denke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brunswick - the referee stops the clock and Denke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brunswick. Denke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brunswick is defended easily by Denke.
Denke stuns Brunswick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brunswick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denke manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Brunswick scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brunswick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brunswick trying to control from half guard but Denke is working away.
Denke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brunswick.
Brunswick looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Denke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Brunswick passes to full mount!
Denke is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Brunswick landing punches. #CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Poor strikes thrown by Brunswick there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Denke avoids a series of strikes thrown by Brunswick.
Denke wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Brunswick.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunswick landing strikes, looking to finish!
Denke is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Brunswick with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Denke is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Brunswick looking to finish with strikes here!
Denke is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Brunswick throwing strikes but Denke recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Brunswick scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#
Karl Denke's cut is getting worse.
Denke wants to get back to his feet.
Denke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Denke is rocked!#CUT2#
Karl Denke's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Milo Brunswick!
Milo Brunswick made sure to mention his sponsor, FORCEE in his post fight interview.

Event: OFC: Blood Night LVIII
Date: Dec 12, 2018

#R1#
Denke has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murphy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murphy.
Murphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Denke on the side of the head.
Murphy scores with a leg kick.
Murphy scores with a nice body kick.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Denke.
Denke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murphy.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Denke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Denke's ribs.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Denke to counter with a crisp jab.
Denke is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Murphy.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Denke lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Denke counters with a three punch combo that has Murphy backing up. Murphy nods at Denke to acknowledge the strikes.
Denke throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Denke avoids the head kick by Murphy.
A head kick by Denke misses
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murphy! #CUT#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Murphy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Denke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Denke takes one to the chin there.
Denke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Denke misses the target.
Murphy lands with a cross.
Denke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Tobias Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Denke counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Denke throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Nice body kick from Murphy.
Denke lands a jab to the nose.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Murphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Denke is looking to land body kicks.
Murphy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Denke misses with a hook to the body
and Murphy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Murphy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Murphy connects with a looping right hand.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murphy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murphy cracks Denke with an open hand slap.
Denke throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Denke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Denke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Denke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murphy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Murphy is looking to slow Denke down with leg kicks.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Denke.
Murphy throws a jab when Denke was well out of range.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Denke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That kick from Denke tenderised Murphy's leg. Murphy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murphy thumps Denke with a low kick.#T4#
Denke throws a head kick that half lands.
Murphy throws a push kick but Denke slaps the foot to one side.
Denke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Denke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Denke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Denke struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Denke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Denke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Denke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Denke misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Denke.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Denke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Denke throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy looks for the body kick but Denke saw that one coming.
Denke throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy fakes the leg kick and cracks Denke in the body.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denke can do to turn this around?
Murphy avoids the head kick by Denke.
Nice cross by Murphy.
Denke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke checks a low kick from Murphy.
Denke throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Denke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Denke has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murphy.#T1#
Denke throws a head kick that half lands.
Denke throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Murphy scores with a nice body kick.
Tobias Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Denke throws a counter combo.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denke.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy misses with a hook
and Denke makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Murphy really felt that one!
Denke sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Murphy tries a low kick but Denke avoids it.
Murphy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Denke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.#T2#
Denke lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy is looking to slow Denke down with leg kicks.
Murphy scores with a spinning back kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murphy.
Denke scoring well with a low kick there.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Denke.
Denke drops his hands momentarily and Murphy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Denke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murphy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Denke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice shot by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Karl Denke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Murphy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Denke doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Murphy misses with the body kick
enabling Denke to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC#
Denke is rocked!
Murphy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Denke is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Denke ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy delivers a nice body kick.
Murphy is looking to land body kicks.
Denke seems to have recovered his senses.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Denke sees it coming and moves out of range.
That kick from Murphy tenderised Denke's leg. Denke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murphy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Denke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Denke.
Denke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Denke trying to stall but Murphy improves his position.
A right hand to the body from Murphy. #BC#
Murphy manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Murphy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Denke's calf.
Murphy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Denke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy throws a body kick that misses.
Denke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Denke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy misses with a leg kick
enabling Denke to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy misses with a hook. Denke ducked under it nicely.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denke was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murphy.
A jab from Murphy does it's job there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murphy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Murphy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murphy throws a body kick that misses.
Denke throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Denke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murphy.
Denke is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A head kick from Denke lands but Murphy takes it in his stride.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Denke.
Murphy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Murphy lands a jab to Denke's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Denke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Denke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Denke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Denke avoids a kick to the body.
As Murphy backs off Denke throws a huge counter combo but Murphy manages to avoid it all.
Murphy throws a shot to the body.
Denke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Denke throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Denke tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy wants to land a leg kick but Denke is out of range.
Murphy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Denke has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murphy.
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Murphy catches Denke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murphy fakes the leg kick and cracks Denke in the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Denke!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy throws a hook but Denke avoids it easily.
Murphy lands a jab to Denke's midsection.
Denke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Denke moves out of range of the strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murphy. Denke shrugs it off though.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Denke counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Denke.
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Murphy throws a right and a left that Denke avoids nicely.
Nice body kick from Denke.
Murphy punishes Denke's body with a nice straight punch.
Denke checks a low kick from Murphy.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy swings for the body but Denke moves out of range.
Denke unleashes a big counter combination but Murphy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Denke takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tobias Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Murphy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Denke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Denke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Denke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denke throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Denke misses with a double jab.
Denke throws a half hearted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Denke.
Denke needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
Murphy dips to his left and cracks Denke with an uppercut!
A combination from Denke does no damage.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karl Denke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFC 391: Isolation
Date: Nov 28, 2018

#R1#
Denke fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Storm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Storm has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Denke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Denke moved out of range.
Storm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Storm is looking to chop away at Denke's legs.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick.
Denke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Denke appears to be looking for a big counter.
Denke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Storm to score with a decent uppercut.
Storm lands with a good body shot.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Denke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm lands with a left to the head.
Denke blocking some punches.
Denke works on Storm's body with a couple of short punches.
Storm works on Denke's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Storm scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Denke tries to move into range but Storm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Denke takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Storm drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Storm creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Denke sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Storm throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Storm looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Denke is avoiding damage well.
Storm fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Storm throws a strike aimed at the side of Denke's head but Denke avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Storm scores with punches from side control.
An elbow from Storm crashes against the mat.
Storm working the ground and pound but Denke is defending the strikes.
Storm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Storm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Denke keeps working. #T2#
Storm cracks Denke with a big elbow.
Storm landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm is chipping away with strikes.
Denke managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Storm.
Storm content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Denke takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Denke is trying to buck Storm off.
Storm throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Denke is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Denke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Storm looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Denke is avoiding damage well.
Denke parries the strikes from Storm easily there. Storm is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Denke to escape.
Storm trying to control the action but Denke is working from the bottom.
Storm throws a strike aimed at the side of Denke's head but Denke avoids it well.
Storm grinds an elbow into Denke's temple.
Denke is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Storm is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Denke parries the strikes from Storm easily there. Storm is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Denke to escape.
Storm working the head and body with strikes.
Denke managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Storm.
Denke defending against the ground and pound.
Storm fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Denke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Denke is working to avoid the ground and pound but Storm connects with a decent elbow.
Storm working the ground and pound but Denke is defending the strikes.
Denke wants to get back to his feet.
Storm throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Storm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Denke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Denke staying out of range there.
Storm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Storm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab by Storm.
Denke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Denke throws out a leg kick but Storm moves out of range and Denke only half commits.
A big left from Storm misses.
Storm throws a hook but Denke blocks it.
Denke appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Storm as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Denke wants to clinch.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Denke.#T1#
Storm swings for the body but Denke moves out of range.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Denke throwing a counter right hand but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denke moves away.
Denke lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Denke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Denke throws an elbow that misses.
Denke blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Denke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Storm.
Storm is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Denke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Denke.
Storm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Denke.
A shot in the inside from Storm.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Denke lands with a left to the head.
Storm prevents a body shot from Denke.
Denke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Storms head. #T2#
Denke slowing the pace effectively.
Denke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denke is pressed up against the cage. Storm has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Denke down to the mat. Denke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Denke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Storm is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm looks to land a body kick but Denke moved away.
Denke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Storm misses with the combination.
Denke tries to clinch up but Storm circles away and keeps his distance.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Denke moves out of range easily.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm misses with a lunging right hand
and Denke counters with a nice body shot.
Storm jabs at Denke's body.
Denke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Denke throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps Denke's head back.
Storm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Denke.
The fight stays on the outside here - Denke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Storm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Denke with a body shot.
Denke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Storm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Storm throws a solid leg kick but Denke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Storm.
Corban Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm lands with a nice combination. Denke backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Karl Denke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Denke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Denke cracks Storm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Denke tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm thuds his right hand into Denke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Storm scores with a jab. Denke acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Denke cracks Storm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Denke clinches with his opponent.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Denke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denke lands a body punch.
Storm working aggressively here.
Storm drops down looking for an ankle pick but Denke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Karl Denke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Denke defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Corban Storm has been cut.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denke was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Storm finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denke manages to avoid it.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Denke misses with a wild body shot.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denke moves away.
Storm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Storm finds it's way through Denke's defenses.
Storm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Denke moves into the clinch successfully.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karl Denke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Storm.
Denke taking a breather. #BC2#
Storm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Denke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Storm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Denke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Denke looks to clinch
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
Denke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Storm connects with a jab.
Storm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Storm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Denke.
Storm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Storm connects with a nice looking jab.
Denke 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.
Denke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Storm looks for the body kick but Denke saw that one coming.
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!
Denke doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
Denke slips a jab from Storm.#T2#
Storm lands a jab to the nose.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Denke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Denke.
Storm misses with a body shot
and Denke counters with a three punch combo that has Storm backing up. Storm nods at Denke to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Storm.
Storm scores with a shot to the body.
Storm blocks a head kick by Denke.
Storm scores with a kick to the body.
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Storm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Denke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Storm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Denke is just out of range.
Denke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Storm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Storm - just one landing. #T3#
Denke misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Storm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Storm blocks a head kick by Denke.
Denke tries to move into range but Storm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Denke needs to keep his hands up - Storm had a free shot at his head there.
Storm bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Denke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Storm.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Denke throws a counter high kick but Storm was just alert enough to avoid it.
Storm is looking to score with low kicks.
Storm lands a front kick.
Denke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Denke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Storm. That did some damage!
Storm's corner calls for a 1-2. Storm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Denke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corban Storm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denke.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Denke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Storm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Storm scores with a nice strike.
Denke is looking to clinch but Storm is avoiding it.
Denke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Storm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Storm.
Denke throws a head kick that Storm semi-blocks.
A bone on bone clash there as Denke blocks the leg kick.
Storm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denke is looking to counter the offense by Storm and move into the clinch.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Denke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Denke tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
Karl Denke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Storm scores with a nice right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corban Storm!
Corban Storm was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: OFC: Blood Night LVII
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Denke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Damballah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Damballah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Denke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Misterioso Damballah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damballah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Denke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Damballah - just one landing. #CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Denke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Damballah throws a nice outside leg kick.
Damballah swings for the body but Denke moves out of range.
Denke slips a straight right by Damballah.
Damballah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Denke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Damballah.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damballah misses with a looping left.
Damballah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Denke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Damballah lands a really nice looking cross but Denke seems unphased.
Damballah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Damballah misses with a body punch
and Denke counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Damballah throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Denke to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Denke has Damballah up against the cage in a clinch.
Denke tries to throw a body punch but Damballah avoids it by throwing Denke back against the cage.
Damballah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Denke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Damballah misses with a body punch.
Denke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Damballah's elbow.
Damballah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Denke.
Damballah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Damballah told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Denke blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Denke.
Denke struggles to land a body shot inside as Damballah controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Denke.
Damballah prevents a body shot from Denke.
Nice elbow from Denke.
Damballah takes a shot to the head.
Damballah prevents a body shot from Denke.
Denke scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denke pushes off an throws an elbow but Damballah leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Denke managing to block the knees to the body from Damballah. #T2#
Denke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Damballah backwards.
Denke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Denke blocks a body shot from Damballah.
Damballah can't find room to land a body shot as Denke controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Denke.
Damballah looks winded!
Denke tries a body shot but Damballah blocks it.
I was talking to Denke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Denke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Damballah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Damballah takes an elbow to the forehead.
Damballah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Denke lands an elbow that stopped Damballah in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Damballah.
Denke lands an elbow inside that Damballah shrugs off.
Denke is leaning against Damballah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Denke on the inside.
Damballah prevents a body shot from Denke.
Damballah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Damballah throws a punch but it's blocked by Denke.
Denke blocks an uppercut.
Denke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Denke lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Damballah. #T3#
Damballah tries to throw a body punch but Denke avoids it by throwing Damballah back against the cage.
Denke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Damballah's elbow.
Denke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Damballah misses with the head strike.
Denke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Denke.
Denke lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Denke.
Denke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Damballah.
Denke prevents a body shot from Damballah.
Denke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Denke digs a right hand underneath Damballah's ribcage. Damballah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Denke scores with a hook to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Denke. #CUT#
It looks like El Misterioso Damballah has been cut.
Denke can't find room to land a body shot as Damballah controls the action.
Denke stalling in the clinch.
Denke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Denke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Damballah is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damballah takes a shot to the head.
Damballah is still on wobbly legs! Can Denke finish him?
A short left from Denke.
Denke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Denke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Damballah.
Denke pushes Damballah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Denke lands an elbow that stopped Damballah in his tracks for a moment.
Denke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Denke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Damballahs head.
Denke creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Damballah with a big uppercut! Damballah tries to clinch up but Denke pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Damballah to the mat! Damballah covers up and Denke unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Karl Denke!
Karl Denke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFC 381: Bosch vs Maneno II
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Denke throws an off balance right hand
enabling Sackrider to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Sackrider cracks Denke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sackrider circles away from the clinch attempt.
Denke scores with a nice strike.
Sackrider misses with a body shot.
Sackrider scores with a nice head shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Denke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Denke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sackrider misses with a kick to the body
and Denke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Denke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Denke moves out of range of the body kick from Sackrider.
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!
Denke lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Sackrider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackrider moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Sackrider was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Sackrider lands a nice hook to Denke's body. Denke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sackrider misses with a body shot.
Sackrider throws a body kick that misses.
Denke tries to clinch but Sackrider moves out of range.
Sackrider appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sackrider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackrider punishes Denke's body with a nice straight punch.
Denke throws a sloppy head kick and Sackrider moves out of range easily.
Denke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackrider keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Denke has Sackrider up against the cage in a clinch.
Denke lands with a right to the head.
Denke tries a body shot but Sackrider blocks it. #T2#
Denke swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackrider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackrider swings wildly with an uppercut but Denke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denke misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sackrider fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackrider misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackrider has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Denke struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackrider controls his hands.
Sackrider stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sackrider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackrider blocks the elbow strike.
Sackrider takes an elbow to the temple.
Denke misses with a punch to the body.
Sackrider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denke struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackrider controls his hands.
Denke wants to stall.
Sackrider can't find room to land a body shot as Denke controls the action.
Sackrider dodges an elbow strike from Denke.
Sackrider avoids the elbow strike from Denke, against the cage.
Sackrider can't find room to land a body shot as Denke controls the action. #T3#
Denke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Kyle Sackrider has been cut.
Denke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackrider misses with a punch to the body.
Sackrider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Denke can't find room to land a body shot as Sackrider controls the action.
Sackrider lands a body punch in the clinch.
Denke misses with an elbow over the top.
Sackrider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Denke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Denke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Denke tries to throw a body punch but Sackrider avoids it by throwing Denke back against the cage. #BC2#
Sackrider breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Denke has closed the distance and engaged Sackrider in a clinch.
Denke blocks a body shot from Sackrider.
Sackrider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackrider takes a shot to the head.
Denke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Denke blocks an uppercut.
Sackrider is trying to break the clinch but Denke has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Denke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Denke blocks an uppercut.
Sackrider is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Denke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Sackrider manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Sackrider misses.
Sackrider throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Denke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Denke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Denke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sackrider throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sackrider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Denke catches Sackrider with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Denke slips a straight right by Sackrider.
Whack! Denke lands a heavy head kick that drops Sackrider. The ref tackles Denke to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Sackrider was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Karl Denke!
After the fight, Karl Denke was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Kyle Sackrider stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the drawing board I'll be back!!!!'.

Event: OFC 377: Kamikaze
Date: Sep 19, 2018

#R1#
Denke connects with a body shot that sends Maneno's belly button to the back.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denke.
Denke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Denke.
Denke throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Denke.
A counter left hand to the body from Maneno misses its target.
Denke is looking to clinch but Maneno is avoiding it.
Maneno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Denke misses with a head kick.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Denke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Maneno counter with a right hand.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denke looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Denke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maneno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Denke throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Maneno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Denke.
Maneno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno throws a body punch but Denke moves out of range.
Denke slips a jab from Maneno.#T1#
Denke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maneno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maneno misses the jab.
Maneno scores with a decent looking hook.
Denke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maneno. That did some damage!
Denke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maneno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Denke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
Maneno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Denke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Denke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Denke throws a leg kick which misses Maneno's front leg but catches the back leg as Maneno tries to avoid it.
Denke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maneno misses with a hook.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Denke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Maneno lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maneno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Denke tries to move into range but Maneno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Denke throws a head kick that misses.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Denke is just out of range.
Maneno lands with a nice body punch.
Maneno connects with a jab.
Maneno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Denke on the side of the head.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Denke.
Denke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Denke moves into range and clinches up with Maneno.
A frustrated look appears on Maneno's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch.
Maneno slips a jab from Denke.
Denke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maneno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maneno lands a jab.#ROC#
Denke is rocked!
Denke throws a sloppy head kick and Maneno moves out of range easily. #T3#
Denke gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Maneno gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Denke is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiku Maneno!
Chiku Maneno seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DFN#51 Lafayette vs Murphy
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Denke takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Denke lands with a shot to the body.
Denke missing with a left hand there. Reilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reilly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Denke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Denke lands a nice looking body kick.
Denke wants to clinch up but Reilly keeps it at a distance.
Denke lands with a good body shot.
Denke lands a high kick!
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denke looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Reilly tries to counter by closing the distance.
Denke throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly throws an elbow but it misses.
Denke lands a nice elbow.
Denke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Denke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Denke. #T1#
Reilly gets through Denke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Denke.
Denke lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Denke.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Denke.
Denke tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly lands with a short shot to the head.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Denke blocking some punches.
Denke blocks the elbow strike.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as Denke controls his hands.
Reilly pushes off an throws an elbow but Denke leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Denke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reillys head.
Denke pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Denke lands with a short shot to the head.
Reilly avoids a wild elbow strike from Denke.
Reilly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Reilly as the two fighters clinch.
Denke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Denke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Reilly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Denke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reilly throws a hook but Denke avoids it easily.
Denke misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Reilly moves into the clinch.
Denke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Denke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denke lands a shot to the body.
Denke throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Denke blocks an elbow strike.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Denke.
A short uppercut from Reilly.
Denke pushes Reilly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Denke blocking some punches.
Denke tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Denke tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Reilly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Denke just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reilly's brow.
Denke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Denke managing to block the knees to the body from Reilly. #T3#
Reilly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Denke.
Reilly lands with a light punch inside.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Denke controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Denke throws an elbow but it misses.
Denke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Denke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Denke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Denke misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Denke breaks the clinch.
A combination from Reilly does no damage.
A head kick misses from Denke.
Denke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Denke lands a jab-cross combination.
Denke throws a head kick that misses.
Denke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reilly throws out a loose jab but Denke uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Reilly misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Denke's head backwards.
Denke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reilly throws a jab when Denke was well out of range.
It looked like Denke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reilly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Denke on the side of the head.
Denke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reilly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denke.
Reilly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Denke.
Denke throws a lazy right hand but Reilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Denke staying out of range there.
Reilly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Denke tries to clinch but Reilly is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Denke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Denke there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Reilly forces Denke back against the cage and clinches.
Denke lands an elbow inside that Reilly shrugs off.
Reilly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reilly misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Karl Denke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Denke swats away the attempt to clinch by Reilly.#CL#
Denke clinches up with Reilly and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reilly.
Denke lands an elbow inside that Reilly shrugs off.
Denke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Denke blocks an elbow strike from Reilly.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Denke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Denke stalling against the cage.
Reilly trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Reilly.
Reilly throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Denke.
Denke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reilly's defenses.
Reilly avoids the elbow strike from Denke, against the cage.
Denke digs a right hand into Reilly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reilly's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Reilly scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Denke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Denke breaks from the clinch.
Reilly throws a leg kick
and Denke counters with a straight right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Denke, right into the meat.
Denke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Denke.
Denke avoids the head kick by Reilly.
Reilly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Reilly misses.
Denke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reilly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karl Denke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denke blocks a jab.
Denke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reilly missing with a left hand there. Denke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reilly is looking to clinch but Denke is avoiding it.
Denke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body. Denke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Denke throws a solid leg kick but Reilly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Denke.
Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Reilly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Denke.
Denke is looking to wear down Reilly with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Denke ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Denke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
Reilly wants to counter the offense by Denke and move into the clinch position.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly lands with a straight right. Denke didn't see that one coming.
Reilly is looking to clinch.
Reilly scores with a jab to the body.
Reilly throws a shot from downtown. Denke moves away and avoids it.
Reilly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Denke is out of range and Reilly settles back down.
Denke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reilly doesn't seem bothered though.
Denke throws a lazy right hand but Reilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Denke.
Denke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Reilly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Denke controls the action. #T3#
Reilly lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Denke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reilly lands a damaging elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reilly.
Denke blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Denke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reilly tries to clinch up.
Denke throws a big counter combination but Reilly scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reilly walks forward, straight into a front kick from Denke.
A lazy body kick from Denke
and Reilly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reilly doesn't manage to clinch there - Denke circles away.
A left lands for Reilly.
Denke throws a wild body kick that Reilly sees coming a mile off.
Reilly throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Denke lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Denke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Denke ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.#T4#
Denke misses with a head kick.
Denke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reilly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karl Denke is winning the standup battle so far.
Denke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denke.
Reilly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Denke counters with a series of strikes. Reilly will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Denke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Denke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reilly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Denke.#CL2#
Reilly darts in and clinches Denke up against the cage.
Reilly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
Reilly digs a right hand underneath Denke's ribcage. Denke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Denke.
Denke blocks the elbow strike.
Reilly pushes off an throws an elbow but Denke leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Karl Denke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Denke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reilly misses with a looping left.
Denke tries to clinch but Reilly moves out of range.
Denke lands with a slapping head kick.
Denke tries a head kick but it misses.
Reilly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Reilly tries to clinch but Denke is having none of it.
Denke lands with a slapping head kick.
Denke thumps Reilly with a low kick.
Reilly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reilly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reilly misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Reilly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Denke doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Denke moves into the clinch.
Reilly lands a hook that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Denke.
Reilly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denke lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Reilly pushes off an throws an elbow but Denke leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Denke manages to break the clinch.
Denke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reilly tries to clinch there but Denke circles away.
Reilly throws a lazy right hand but Denke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reilly misses with an uppercut.
Reilly swats away the attempt to clinch by Denke.
Reilly misses the shot to the body.
Denke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reilly misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Denke misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Denke.
Denke blocks a head kick by Reilly.
Denke misses with an uppercut
and Reilly counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Reilly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Denke doesn't seem phased though.
Denke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reilly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reilly let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Denke moved out of range.
Frank Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Denke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
Denke looks to land a body kick but Reilly moved away.
Reilly wants to clinch up but Denke keeps it at a distance.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Denke misses its intended target.
Denke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Denke misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Denke.
A nice inside leg kick there by Denke. That's going to slow Reilly down.
Denke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reilly takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reilly misses with a wild combination.
Denke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Denke throws a head kick that misses
and Reilly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Denke 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 Reilly has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reilly and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Denke is just out of range.
Denke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reilly.
Denke sets himself, and Reilly steps forward looking for the clinch! Denke avoids it this time.
Denke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Denke swats away the attempt to clinch by Reilly.
Denke blocks a head kick by Reilly.
Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reilly sizes up Denke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Denke is looking to land body kicks.
Reilly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Denke takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denke moves away.
Reilly connects with a high kick.
Reilly avoids the head kick by Denke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Denke there.
Reilly takes a swing at Denke's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Reilly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reilly.
Reilly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Denke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reilly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Denke misses the target.
The fighters circling - Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Denke tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Denke drives through and clinches with Reilly against the cage.
Denke tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Karl Denke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reilly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Denke.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Reilly.
I think Denke 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Denke!
In his post fight interview, Karl Denke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DUEL#171 Lafayette vs Denke
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Lafayette misses with a lunging right hand
and Denke counters with a right hand to the body.
Denke ducks right into an uppercut from Lafayette. #CUT#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Lafayette lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Denke at a distance.
Lafayette tries to bum rush Denke with a series of wild strikes but Denke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lafayette scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lafayette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Denke throws a series of punches but Lafayette avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Lafayette was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Denke.
Denke works the jab nicely.
Lafayette throws a body kick that misses.
Lafayette on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafayette throws a nice looking combination but Denke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lafayette scores with a sloppy right hand. Denke should have avoided that one.
Lafayette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lafayette moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDenke.
Denke jabs Lafayette right on the nose. Lafayette blinks but takes it well.#T1##CL2#
Denke instigates a clinch.
Lafayette doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Denke.
Denke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lafayette lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
Lafayette lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Denke.
A right hook to the body lands for Denke.
Denke creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lafayette.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lafayette.
Lafayette tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lafayette misses with a body punch.
Denke blocks a body shot from Lafayette.
Lafayette 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.
Denke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lafayettes head. #T2##BC2#
Denke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lafayette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lafayette tries a low kick but Denke avoids it.
Lafayette throws a body shot but no joy.
Lafayette swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lafayette swings for the body but Denke moves out of range.
Denke moves away from the strike by Lafayette.
Lafayette misses with a hook.
Denke swings for the body but Lafayette moves out of range.
Denke moves out of range as Lafayette strikes.
Lafayette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Denke throws out the jab.
Lafayette throws a looping overhand right but Denke ducks down to avoid it.
Lafayette tries to land a leg kick but Denke saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Denke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lafayette misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Denke counters by clinching up.
A right hand to the body from Denke.
Lafayette misses with the head strike.
Lafayette tries to throw a body punch but Denke avoids it by throwing Lafayette back against the cage.
Lafayette doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lafayette dodges an elbow strike from Denke.
Denke tries a body shot but Lafayette blocks it.
Lafayette misses with some punches.
Denke misses with the head strike.
Lafayette blocks the elbow strike.
Denke is looking to control Lafayette's arms but Lafayette gets an underhook and turns him. Now Denke has his back to the cage.
Lafayette misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lafayette tries a body shot but Denke blocks it.
Lafayette misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Denke lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lafayette.
Lafayette blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Denke has Lafayette pressed against the cage.
Denke tries to throw a body punch but Lafayette avoids it by throwing Denke back against the cage.
Denke blocks a body shot from Lafayette.
Lafayette swings wildly with an uppercut but Denke uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Denke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Denke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denke.
Denke misses with a punch on the inside.
Lafayette working aggressively here.
Lafayette misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lafayette tries to work over Denke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vicente Lafayette will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lafayette, as that shot connected.
Lafayette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denke.
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denke manages to avoid it.
Denke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lafayette with a body shot.
Vicente Lafayette is winning the standup battle so far.
Lafayette misses with a straight right.
Lafayette takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Denke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lafayette dodges the punch combination from Denke.
A quick step to the side and Lafayette tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denke tries to land a front kick but Lafayette steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lafayette.
Denke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lafayette lands a right hook to the body.
Lafayette fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Denke checks it well. #T1#
Denke avoids the body shot from Lafayette.
Denke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Denke.
Denke tries a head kick but it misses.
Lafayette takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lafayette throws a body shot but no joy.
Denke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lafayette lands a lovely overhand right.
Denke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lafayette connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Denke scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#
Denke is rocked!
Lafayette is stalking Denke. Denke circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Lafayette, and it's lights out! Denke really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vicente Lafayette!
Vicente Lafayette managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.

Event: DUEL#169 Lafayette vs Sigit
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Halo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Denke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Denke gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Halo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Halo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've been hearing good reports from Halo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Halo stops Denke from standing up.
Halo wants to control from the top but Denke keeps moving. #ES2#
Denke has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Halo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Denke lands an elbow just above Halo 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Denke lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Denke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Denke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Denke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Halo misses with a combination
and Halo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Denke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Halo thinking.
Halo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Denke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Denke.
Halo dives in for a single leg takedown but Denke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
No joy there for Denke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Halo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Denke misses with a wild body shot.
Denke shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Halo eats them both and turns towards Denke to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Halo. Halo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Denke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC2#
Halo is rocked!
Denke connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Halo out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Denke!
Karl Denke tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DUEL#165 Lafayette vs Denke
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Denke scores with a nice strike.
Lafayette slips a jab and a cross from Denke.
A quick step to the side and Lafayette tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lafayette throws a big shot that misses.
Lafayette keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Lafayette swats away the attempt to clinch by Denke.
Lafayette avoids the body shot from Denke.
Lafayette throws a right hand that Denke ducks under and follows up with a left that Denke also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Denke's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lafayette definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Denke misses with a few strikes there.
Denke lands with a shot to the body.
Lafayette fails to land the takedown.
Denke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lafayette.
Lafayette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denke.
Lafayette lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Lafayette delivers a nice body kick.
Lafayette avoids the head kick by Denke.
Lafayette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denke.
Lafayette wants to slow Denke down by chopping away at his legs.
Denke moves out of range of the strikes.
Denke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lafayette checks a low kick from Denke.
A little feinted left hand from Lafayette on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Denke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Denke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lafayette circles away quickly and effectively.
Denke throws the left hand but Lafayette avoids the punch easily.
Denke cracks the inside of Lafayette's front leg.
Lafayette swings for the body but Denke moves out of range.
Denke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lafayette slips a straight right by Denke.
Lafayette feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Denke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lafayette.
Denke has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Denke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lafayette.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Denke.
Denke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lafayette looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Denke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Denke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lafayette.
Lafayette scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Denke scores with a push kick.
Denke misses the shot to the body.
Lafayette throwing a counter right hand but Denke manages to avoid it.
That kick from Lafayette tenderised Denke's leg. Denke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Denke throws a series of strikes that have Lafayette backpedaling.
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denke manages to avoid it.
Lafayette checks a leg kick. #T3#
Lafayette lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lafayette jabs Denke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Denke checks a low kick from Lafayette.
Denke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lafayette.
Lafayette misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Denke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Denke takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Denke gets a clinch.
Denke scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Lafayette breaks from the clinch.
Lafayette just misses with a punch to the body.
Denke lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lafayette throws a quick inside leg kick.
Denke tries to bum rush Lafayette with a series of wild strikes but Lafayette uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lafayette throws a hook but Denke avoids it easily.
Denke throws a counter combo.
Denke just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lafayette lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Lafayette lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karl Denke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Denke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lafayette misses with a low kick.
Lafayette lands a leg kick that knocks Denke off balance momentarily.
Lafayette throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Denke lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Denke avoids the body shot from Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a hook but Denke blocks it.
Denke wants to counter the offense by Lafayette and move into the clinch position.
Lafayette connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Denke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lafayette is looking to wear down Denke with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Denke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lafayette lands a leg kick that knocks Denke off balance momentarily.
Lafayette's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Denke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lafayette scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Denke throws a sloppy head kick and Lafayette moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Lafayette - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vicente Lafayette will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Denke throws a big shot that misses.
Lafayette takes a swing at Denke's ribcage but misses.
Lafayette with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Denke to score with a decent uppercut.
Lafayette swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lafayette takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lafayette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Denke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Denke moves away from the strike by Lafayette.
Denke tries a quick counter leg kick but Lafayette is wise to it.
A big left from Denke misses.
Lafayette throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lafayette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke throws a big shot that misses.
Lafayette half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Denke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lafayette.
Denke moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Denke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lafayette is out of range and Denke settles back down.
Vicente Lafayette is winning the standup battle so far.
Lafayette throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Denke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Denke lands a right hook to the body.
Denke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Denke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lafayette throws out the jab.
Denke is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lafayette scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Lafayette misses.
Lafayette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Denke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lafayette.
Lafayette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Denke! But no joy.
Denke throws a right hand that Lafayette ducks under and follows up with a left that Lafayette also avoids with ease.
Denke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lafayette.
A shot to the liver by Denke. Beautiful body shot.
Denke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lafayette stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Denke throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denke throws a hook to the side of Lafayette's head but Lafayette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lafayette misses with a looping left.
Lafayette throws a lazy uppercut
and Denke counters with a one-two to the body.
Lafayette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lafayette throws a low kick but it's checked well by Denke.
Lafayette scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Denke checks a leg kick.
Denke unleashes a big counter combination but Lafayette bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Denke moves out of range of the leg kick from Lafayette.
Lafayette misses the shot to the body.
As Lafayette backs off Denke throws a huge counter combo but Lafayette manages to avoid it all.
Vicente Lafayette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lafayette bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Denke's head backwards.
Denke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Denke pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Denke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lafayette catches Denke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Denke throws a body shot but no joy.
Lafayette closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Denke throws a right hand that misses
and Lafayette counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Denke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lafayette scores with the left hand. Denke knows he should have avoided that one.
Denke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lafayette.
Lafayette scoring well with a low kick there.
Lafayette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denke.
Nice body punch from Lafayette.
Lafayette misses with the combination.
Denke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Lafayette scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#
Denke is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Karl Denke's cut even more.
Lafayette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lafayette lands a glancing blow to the side of Denke's head.
Denke is still on wobbly legs! Can Lafayette finish him?
Lafayette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denke blocks the body kick.
Denke seems to have recovered his senses.
Denke just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lafayette, right into the meat.
Lafayette takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lafayette swings for the body but Denke moves out of range.
Lafayette lands a leg kick that knocks Denke off balance momentarily.
Lafayette rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lafayette takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lafayette misses with a hook. Denke ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vicente Lafayette dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Denke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Denke replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lafayette blocks it well.
Lafayette misses with a body shot
and Denke counters with a nice body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Denke.
Lafayette misses with a left hand
and Denke counters with a one-two to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Denke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lafayette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lafayette is looking to land body kicks.
Denke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Denke wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette swings for the body but Denke moves out of range.
Lafayette moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDenke.
Lafayette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lafayette gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Denke.
Lafayette throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Denke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lafayette moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lafayette takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Denke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lafayette to score with a decent uppercut.
Lafayette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lafayette has his takedown stuffed
and Denke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lafayette has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Denke finds it's way round the side to connect with Lafayette's head.
Denke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a series of punches but Denke avoids them all with ease.
Karl Denke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Lafayette lands.
Lafayette tests Denke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Denke throws a wild body kick that Lafayette sees coming a mile off.
Denke takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Denke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lafayette shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Denke as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vicente Lafayette. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lafayette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Denke.
Denke looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lafayette throws a shot to the body.
Lafayette fails with the takedown.
Denke lands with a nice combination. Lafayette backs away looking to recover.
Lafayette ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Lafayette.
Lafayette ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lafayette scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
Lafayette scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Denke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lafayette swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lafayette shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lafayette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Denke throws a hook to the side of Lafayette's head but Lafayette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Denke lands with a cross.
Lafayette throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Denke is looking to clinch.
Denke fails to land with a series of punches.
Lafayette appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Denke tries to clinch up but Lafayette circles away and keeps his distance.
Lafayette throws a leg kick
and Denke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lafayette swings widly with a right hand
and Denke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Lafayette misses with an uppercut
and Denke counters with a nice uppercut.
Denke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lafayette.
Lafayette half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denke throws a right and a left that Lafayette avoids nicely.
Lafayette throws a nice outside leg kick.
Denke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lafayette throws out the jab.
Denke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lafayette can pounce on him.
Lafayette misses with a low kick.
Lafayette lands a nice leg kick that just misses Denke's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denke unleashes a big counter combination but Lafayette bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lafayette sizes up Denke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lafayette rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Denke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Lafayette.
Lafayette misses with a body shot
and Denke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Vicente Lafayette did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Lafayette is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lafayette slips a straight right by Denke.
Lafayette with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Denke to score with a decent uppercut.
Lafayette misses with a double jab.
Denke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Denke jabs Lafayette to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Denke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lafayette.
Denke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab from Denke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette throws a jab when Denke was well out of range.
Lafayette throws a leg kick which misses Denke's front leg but catches the back leg as Denke tries to avoid it.
Lafayette looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A combination from Denke does no damage.
Lafayette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denke. #T1#
Denke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lafayette takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lafayette throws the left hand but Denke avoids the punch easily.
Denke looks for the body kick but Lafayette saw that one coming.
Lafayette misses the body punch
and Denke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lafayette's knee momentarily.
Denke slips under a jab from Lafayette.
Denke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Denke tests Lafayette's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Denke tries to clinch but Lafayette is having none of it.
Lafayette changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lafayette misses with a low kick as Denke jumps back.
Lafayette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denke. #T2#
Lafayette swings for the body but Denke moves out of range.
Denke throws a right hand that misses
and Denke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Denke avoids the body shot from Lafayette.
Denke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lafayette.
A big left from Lafayette misses.
Denke is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lafayette tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafayette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lafayette swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Denke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lafayette takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lafayette looks for a takedown but Denke sprawls well.
Denke lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Denke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Denke.
Lafayette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Denke moves away from the strike by Lafayette.
Denke tries a quick counter leg kick but Lafayette is wise to it.
Lafayette scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Denke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lafayette.
Denke ducks right into an uppercut from Lafayette.
Denke scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Denke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lafayette swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Denke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lafayette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denke moves away.#T4#
Lafayette misses with a two punch combination.
Denke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafayette looks to land a right hand but Denke moved out of range.
You can see that Denke has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Denke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lafayette is able to avoid easily.
Lafayette looks to land a left hand but Denke moved out of range nicely.
Denke swinging wildly here.
Lafayette lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lafayette throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lafayette connects with a body shot that sends Denke's belly button to the back.
Denke is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lafayette throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lafayette. That's going to slow Denke down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Karl Denke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Denke misses with a double jab
and Lafayette makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Denke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lafayette connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Denke scrambles back to his feet.
Denke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lafayette misses with a straight right.
Denke throws out a counter right but Lafayette avoids it with no problem.
Denke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Denke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lafayette with a nice cross.
Lafayette takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Denke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Denke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lafayette misses with a straight right.
Denke is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Denke looks to land a combination but Lafayette avoids it well. #T1#
Lafayette swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Denke was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lafayette throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Denke throws a jab but it's blocked by Lafayette.
Denke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lafayette ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Denke is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Denke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lafayette staying out of range there.
Denke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lafayette circles away quickly and effectively.
Lafayette lands a body shot.
Lafayette cracks Denke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lafayette misses with a wild combination.
Vicente Lafayette is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Denke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Denke looks to clinch
and Lafayette counters with a left to the body.
Lafayette scores with a hook.
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!
Lafayette wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Denke checks a leg kick.
Lafayette wants to land a leg kick but Denke is out of range.
Denke unleashes a big counter combination but Lafayette bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab from Denke misses.
Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Denke.
Denke throws a sloppy head kick and Lafayette moves out of range easily.
Lafayette works the jab nicely.
Lafayette is trying hard to land a takedown here. Denke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
Lafayette turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lafayette scores with a jab to the head.
Denke looks to land a left hand but Lafayette moved out of range nicely.
Denke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lafayette scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lafayette keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lafayette lunges at Denke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Denke's hand.
Lafayette takes a swing at Denke's ribcage but misses.
Denke wants to counter the offense by Lafayette and move into the clinch position.
Lafayette avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lafayette attempts a counter takedown but Denke avoids it well and moves away.
Lafayette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denke moves away.
Lafayette works Denke's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Lafayette takes a swing at Denke's ribcage but misses.
Lafayette scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karl Denke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lafayette throws a body punch but Denke moves out of range.
Denke misses with a hook. Lafayette ducked under it nicely.
Denke darts in trying to clinch
and Lafayette counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafayette misses with a leg kick.
Lafayette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denke looks to land a combination but Lafayette avoids it well.
Denke tries to bum rush Lafayette with a series of wild strikes but Lafayette uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Denke missing with a left hand there. Lafayette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vicente Lafayette!
Vicente Lafayette retains his welterweight title!
Vicente Lafayette decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: DFN#45 Barrera vs Bang
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1##CL#
Turner tries to keep at a distance but Denke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Denke misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Denke to work.
Turner misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Denke.
Denke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Denke blocks an uppercut.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Denke controls the action.
Denke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Denke breaks the clinch.
Denke throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Denke. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Denke takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Turner has Denke up against the cage in a clinch.
Turner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Denke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Denke gets a clinch.
Denke has Turner pressed against the cage, preventing Turner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Denke 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.
Turner takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Ben Turner has been cut.
Denke throws a head punch that misses.
Denke misses with the head strike.
Turner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Denke is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turner is keeping busy.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Denke has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Turner blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Denke throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Turner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Denke tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Denke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Denke holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Denke - that landed with a thud.
Turner is trying to push Denke away but Denke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Denke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Denke slowing the pace effectively.
Turner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Turner.
Turner tries to circle away but Denke has him pinned against the cage.
Denke blocking some punches.
Denke lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Denke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Denke displaying some good clinch control by pressing Turner up against the cage.
Denke doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Turner is trying to force a seperation but Denke has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denke.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Denke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Denke lands with a right to the head.
Denke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Turner. #BC2#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Denke misses with a straight left.
Turner cracks Denke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Turner walks into a jab.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Denke's head but Denke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner with a hook.#ROC2#
Denke is rocked!
Denke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
Turner connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Denke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Denke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Denke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Denke seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Denke. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner tries to clinch up
and Denke counters with an outside leg kick.
Denke cracks Turner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Denke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Denke throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Turner.
Turner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from Turner.
Denke is stalling here.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Denke dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Denke on the side of the head.
Ben Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner connects with a single shot there.
Denke looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range. #KD2#
Turner lands a big right hand that sends Denke crashing to the mat! Turner stays standing though and waves Denke back to his feet!
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denke moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Karl Denke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Denke.
Denke avoids the body shot from Turner.
Nice uppercut lands for Turner. That snapped Denke's head back.
Turner moves in looking to clinch but Denke pushes him off.
Denke darts in trying to clinch
and Turner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Turner throws a hook but Denke avoids it easily.
Denke digs a good hook to Turner's body.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Turner tries to clinch up but Denke circles away and keeps his distance.
Denke connects with the punch.
Turner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Denke finds it's way round the side to connect with Turner's head.
Turner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Denke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turner tries to clinch but Denke is having none of it.
Turner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#
Karl Denke's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denke swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
A counter left hand to the body from Denke misses its target.#T2#
Denke stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Denke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Denke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denke was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Denke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Denke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Denke avoids the body shot from Turner.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A solid body kick from Denke.
Turner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Denke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Denke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turner misses with a double jab
enabling Denke to counter with a crisp jab.
Denke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turner tries to clinch there but Denke circles away. #T3#
Turner closes the distance but Denke moves to the side
and Denke counters with an inside leg kick.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Denke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ben Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Turner moves into range and clinches up with Denke.
Turner lands with a right to the head.
Denke stalling in the clinch but Turner improves position.
Turner prevents a body shot from Denke.
The referee is keeping an eye on Denke - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Denke avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Karl Denke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Come on Denke - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Denke swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Denke tries to stall but Turner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Denke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Turner prevents Denke from breaking the clinch.
Turner tries to break free but Denke pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Denke.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Denke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Denke lands a nice uppercut.
Denke lands a damaging elbow.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!#BC#
Denke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Denke moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ben Turner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Turner takes a swing at Denke's ribcage but misses.
Denke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turner throws a jab when Denke was well out of range.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Denke.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Denke.
Denke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Turner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Denke, pushing him back against the cage.
Denke has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Denke is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Denke leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner digs a right hand into Denke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Denke's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Denke. #T1#
Denke misses with the head strike. #BC#
Denke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turner wants to clinch.
Turner cracks Denke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turner wants to clinch.
Turner goes for a double leg but Denke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Denke continues to drive forward.
Danga de danga de dang - Denke scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Turner lunges at Denke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Denke's hand.
Turner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Denke looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Denke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denke swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denke looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
A punch combination from Denke misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turner! But no joy.
Turner avoids the head kick by Denke.
Denke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Denke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Denke blocks a jab.#T3#
Denke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Denke moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turner throws a hook but Denke avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Denke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Denke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Denke moves out of range of the strikes.
As Turner looks to move away, Denke throws a big counter combo but Turner just gets out of the way.
Turner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Denke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Denke throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it. #KD#
Denke sends Turner crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Denke is motioning to the referee to let Turner up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Turner is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denke drops Turner with a huge uppercut! Turner drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Denke is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Denke!
In his post fight interview, Karl Denke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DUEL#158 Kuchar vs Ajax
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Denke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Denke throws a hook to the side of Angelov's head but Angelov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Angelov clinches with his opponent.
Denke throws an elbow that misses.
Denke manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Denke will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Angelov up against the cage.
Come on Angelov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Angelov up against the cage.
Denke tries to work over Angelov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Denke misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Angelov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Angelov.
A nice left hand lands by Denke.
Denke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Denke breaks from the clinch.
Denke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Denke punishes Angelov's body with a nice straight punch.
Karl Denke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denke throws a body punch but Angelov moves out of range.
Angelov is looking to clinch but Denke is avoiding it. #CL#
Denke gets a clinch.
Angelov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Come on Angelov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Angelov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Denke lands an uppercut.
Angelov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Denke is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Denke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but Denke blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Denke breaks the clinch. #T4#
Denke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Angelov.
Despite the aggression on Angelov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Denke moves into the clinch.
Denke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Angelov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Denke's efforts to push away.
The referee is keeping an eye on Angelov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Denke is struggling to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Denke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Angelov blocking some punches.
Angelov blocks a body shot from Denke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Denke dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Angelov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Denke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Denke throws a solid leg kick but Angelov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Denke.
Denke misses with a wild combination.
Angelov counters with a body kick.
Angelov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Denke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke throws a nice looking combination but Angelov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Angelov ducks under a wild hook from Denke.
Denke jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Angelov slips a jab and a cross from Denke. #CL#
Denke clinches.
Denke misses with a punch to the body.
Denke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Denke lands with a short shot to the head.
Angelov stalling.
Angelov slows down the pace here.
Angelov is trying to maintain a safe position but Denke gets an underhook and turns Angelov into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
Denke tries to throw a body punch but Angelov avoids it by throwing Denke back against the cage. #T2#
Denke lands an uppercut.
Denke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Angelov can do to turn this around?
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Denke.
Angelov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Angelov blocks a body shot from Denke.
A nice right hand lands inside from Denke.
Denke digs a right hand underneath Angelov's ribcage. Angelov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Angelov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Angelov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Denke is keeping busy.
Denke misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Denke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Denke closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Denke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Denke lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Peter Angelov has been cut.#BC#
Denke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Angelov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Denke throws a leg kick but Angelov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Angelov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Denke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Angelov moves out of range of the body kick from Denke.
Angelov misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Angelov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Denke!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karl Denke is winning the standup battle so far.
Denke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Angelov looks for the body kick but Denke saw that one coming.
Denke throws a sloppy head kick and Angelov moves out of range easily. #CL#
Denke pushes Angelov up against the cage in a clinch.
Denke holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Angelov just leaning against Denke, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Denke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Angelov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Denke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Angelov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Angelov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Angelov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Denke keeps the fight on the outside.
Angelov falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Denke holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Peter Angelov's cut even more.
Denke leaning his opponent against the cage.
Angelov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Denke effectively controlling the action here.
Angelov prevents a body shot from Denke.
Denke pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Denke swings wildly with an uppercut but Angelov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Angelov missing with knees to the body.
Denke misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
Denke tries to work over Angelov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Denke pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Denke has Angelov pushed against the cage.
Angelov is trying to maintain a safe position but Denke gets an underhook and turns Angelov into the cage.
Denke is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Angelov.
Denke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Denke. #BC#
Denke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Angelov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Denke throws out the jab.
Denke throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Denke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Angelov.
Angelov blocks a head kick by Denke.
Despite the aggression on Angelov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Angelov avoids the head kick by Denke.
Angelov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Denke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Denke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Denke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Denke backs off Angelov throws a huge counter combo but Denke manages to avoid it all.
Angelov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Denke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Denke misses the shot to the body.
Angelov checks a low kick from Denke.
As Denke backs off Angelov throws a huge counter combo but Denke manages to avoid it all.
Angelov looks for the body kick but Denke saw that one coming.
Denke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Angelov in his tracks. #CL2#
Angelov rushes Denke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Angelov stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denke will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Angelov up against the cage.
Peter Angelov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Denke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Denke 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Denke!
After the fight, Karl Denke was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DUEL#153 Sigit vs Halo
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Lafayette lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Denke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Lafayette connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Denke's hands.#ROC2#
Denke is rocked!
Lafayette darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Denke's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Lafayette before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vicente Lafayette!
A determined Vicente Lafayette didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: DUEL#150 Sigit vs Embalmer
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Denke swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Reilly has knocked Denke down with a huge combo! Reilly steps away and waves a wobbly Denke back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Denke is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Reilly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Denke to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh Denke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reilly walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Denke drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Reilly swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Denke's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Reilly!
After winning the bout, Frank Reilly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DUEL#145 Denke vs Sigit
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Denke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sigit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Denke throws a shot from downtown. Sigit moves away and avoids it.
Sigit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sigit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Denke defends well and Sigit ends up having to push Denke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sigit.
Denke is trying to control Sigit's posture but Sigit avoids it.
Sigit throws an elbow but Denke slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sigit creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Denke sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigit has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Denke!
Denke is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Zero Tolerance that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Denke is in a horrible position here. Sigit smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Denke manages to regain half guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denke is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Denke trying to control here.
Sigit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sigit is looking to advance position but Denke won't allow it.
Denke wants to control but Sigit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sigit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sigit working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sigit looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sigit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Denke trying to control from the bottom.
Sigit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Sigit working the head and body with strikes.
Sigit wants to free his trapped foot but Denke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sigit seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Denke is staying active underneath Sigit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Denke wants to control but Sigit is keeping busy.
Sigit not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Denke trying to hold on to Sigit's head to control him but Sigit postures up.
Denke is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sigit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Sigit thows a huge punch but Denke dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Denke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sigit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sigit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sigit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sigit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sigit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Denke is keeping the position for now.
Sigit is still trying to improve position.
Sigit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sigit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sigit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Denke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sigit wants to control from the top but Denke keeps moving.
Sigit throws a big elbow that misses. #T4##SUB#
Denke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Denke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Denke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sigit.
Sigit lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Denke looking to control.
Sigit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Denke is keeping the position for now.
Sigit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sigit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sigit trying to control but Denke is working from the bottom.
Sigit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Denke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sigit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Sigit dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Denke blocks a jab.
Sigit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Denke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Sigit gets a takedown into half guard.
Denke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sigit is working away from the top position though.
Denke tries to kick Sigit off but Sigit keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sigit not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Sigit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sigit is thwarting Denke's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Sigit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Sigit.
Sigit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Denke controlling the position well.
Denke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sigit.
Sigit throwing shots but Denke is blocking nicely.
Sigit lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sigit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sigit is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sigit dominating with strikes here.#T2#
Sigit lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Denke hang on?
Denke tries to hold on but Sigit pushes him away.
Sigit looking to control but Denke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sigit looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Denke is squirming around, avoiding Sigit's attempts to control the action.
Sigit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sigit with the ground and pound from mount.
Sigit with the ground and pound from mount.
Denke is bucking up trying to escape but Sigit cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sigit postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Denke looks a forlorn figure. #ROC2#
Denke is rocked!
Denke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oh Denke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Denke takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sigit has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Denke's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sigit controlling his opponent.
Sigit unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Denke wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Sigit celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Sigit!
The Sigit is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, The Sigit gave a big smile as he said 'Danke the champ? Idont think so..FAKE!!'.

Event: DUEL#141 Chigg vs Denke
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Denke throws a big shot that misses.
Denke blocks a head kick by Chigg.
Denke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chigg lands with an overhand left.
Chigg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chigg connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Chigg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Denke throws out the jab.
Chigg takes a swing at Denke's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Denke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chigg plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chigg scores with a kick to the body.
Denke misses with a hook. Chigg ducked under it nicely.
Chigg seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Denke avoids the body shot from Chigg. #T1#
Denke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chigg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chigg throws a sloppy body shot
and Denke counters with a nice uppercut.
Chigg throws a leg kick
and Denke counters with a straight right hand.
Denke throws an overhand right that lands on Chigg's shoulder, as Chigg tries to avoid the shot.
Denke throws a poor cross that misses
and Chigg counters with a good, hard body kick but Denke shrugs it off.
A jab from Chigg does it's job there.
Chigg scores with a jab to the body.
Denke takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chigg throws a head kick that misses
and Denke counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chigg looks to throw a body kick
and Chigg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Denke moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Denke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chigg clobbers Denke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Denke gets tackled into the cage by Chigg. Chigg maintains the clinch.
Chigg misses with a punch on the inside.
Chigg misses with a body punch.
Chigg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Denke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denke lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Denke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chigg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Denke at a distance.
Chigg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denke was well out of range. Poor timing from Chigg.
Denke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Denke.#T3#
Chigg throws a sloppy head kick
and Denke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Denke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Denke blocks a head kick by Chigg.
Denke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chigg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chigg throws a sloppy head kick and Denke moves out of range easily.
Chigg scores with a jab. Denke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick misses from Chigg.
Denke misses with a jab to the body
and Chigg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Denke moves out of range as Chigg throws a body kick. #T4#
Denke scores with a sloppy right hand. Chigg should have avoided that one.
Denke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chigg.
Chigg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chigg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Denke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Denke misses with a two punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chigg closes the distance but Denke moves to the side #KD2#
and Denke counters with a crisp one two that drops Chigg! Denke thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Chigg to his feet! Chigg is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Chigg is rocked!
Chigg gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Denke counters with a crisp right that sends Chigg to the canvas! Denke follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Denke!
Karl Denke is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Karl Denke was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DFN#32 Napoleon vs Vee
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Denke scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Reilly tenderised Denke's leg. Denke is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Reilly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Denke working aggressively here.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Reilly tries to land knees in the clinch but Denke avoids the damage to the body.
Denke lands a damaging elbow.
Denke takes a shot to the head.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Denke throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Denke is looking to break free of the clinch but Reilly has double underhooks.
Denke scores with a shot to the side of Reilly's head.
Denke blocking some punches.
Reilly tries to land knees in the clinch but Denke avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reilly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Denke takes an elbow to the temple.
Reilly misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly pushes Denke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reilly keeps control of Denke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Denke misses with some punches. #T1##BC2#
Denke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Reilly.
Reilly moves out of range as Denke strikes.
Reilly connects with a looping right hand.
Denke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Denke jabs Reilly right on the nose. Reilly blinks but takes it well.
Reilly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A lazy left from Denke finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Denke.
Reilly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reilly thuds his right hand into Denke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly throws a sloppy head kick and Denke moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Reilly.
Denke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Reilly has managed to clinch.
Denke lands with a short shot to the head.
Reilly avoids the elbow strike from Denke, against the cage.
Reilly misses with the head strike. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denke.
Denke tries to break free but Reilly pushes him back against the cage.
Reilly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
Reilly misses with some punches. #BC2#
Denke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reilly misses with a few strikes there.
Denke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denke slips a straight right by Reilly.
A leg kick checked by Denke.
A big right from Denke misses.
Reilly misses with a lunging right hand
and Denke counters with a left and a right that stings Reilly.
Denke connects with a looping right hand.
Denke pounces like a tiger and cracks Reilly with a vicious hook! Reilly is down but not out! Denke follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Karl Denke!
Karl Denke was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DFN#31 Hauser vs Vee
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Denke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sackrider misses with a jab to the body
and Sackrider takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackrider swings widly with a right hand
and Denke counters with a nice uppercut.
Denke just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackrider throws a hook but Denke avoids it easily.
Karl Denke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackrider.
Denke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Denke looks to land a left hand but Sackrider moved out of range nicely.
Sackrider swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackrider is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Denke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackrider takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#
Sackrider is rocked!
Denke connects with a leg kick. Sackrider looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sackrider is still on wobbly legs! Can Denke finish him?
Denke connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Sackrider out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Denke!
Karl Denke tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Kyle Sackrider had this to say: 'Back to the drawing board I'll be back!!!!'.

Event: DUEL#125 Feltre vs Skrumbo
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Denke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Denke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perez tries to clinch there but Denke circles away.
Denke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Perez has time to react.
Perez is looking to clinch.
Denke with a nice cross.#KD2#
Denke lands a left and a right that send Perez crashing to the mat, dazed. Denke thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Perez is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Perez wants to clinch
and Denke counters with a huge right that knocks Perez out cold! Denke is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Denke!
A very excited looking Karl Denke 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: CEFC 270 New Years end
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
Ekaku Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice jab there from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping right.
Denke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Denke enables Ekaku Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Denke manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Denke is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Denke looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ekaku Jr has picked Denke up and slammed him! Denke can't keep hold of the triangle and Ekaku Jr manages to pass to side control!
Denke is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denke manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Denke actively working from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ekaku Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Ekaku Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ekaku Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Denke gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Denke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Denke actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Nice strikes from Ekaku Jr there. #SUB2#
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr is looking to take a break and control but Denke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Denke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr pulls his head out easily.
Ekaku Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Denke keeps working. #SUB2#
Denke actively working from the bottom here.
Ekaku Jr working Denke over with strikes. #SUB2#
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Denke is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Denke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr pulls his head out easily.
Denke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Denke.#SUB2#
Denke working for a triangle but Ekaku Jr defends it easily.
Ekaku Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ekaku Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Denke keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ekaku Jr is in close to Denke's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Denke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ekaku Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ekaku Jr distracts Denke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3##SUB2#
Denke looking for a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr defends easily.
Ekaku Jr slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Denke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Denke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr pulls his head out easily.
Ekaku Jr wants to control but Denke is keeping him busy.
Ekaku Jr working over Denke with some ground and pound. Denke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ekaku Jr drops an elbow to the side of Denke's head.
Ekaku Jr wants to control but Denke is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Denke actively working from the bottom here.
Ekaku Jr is keen to just control but Denke is a slippery customer.
Ekaku Jr controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Denke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr pulls his head out easily.
Denke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Denke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Denke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ekaku Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Denke. That did some damage!
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Denke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ekaku Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Denke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Denke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku Jr.
It seemed like Denke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekaku Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Denke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ekaku Jr counters with a good low kick that Denke was not able to check.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick which misses Denke's front leg but catches the back leg as Denke tries to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr is looking to slow Denke down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr with a jab.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekaku Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook. Denke ducked under it nicely.
Denke throws a hook to the side of Ekaku Jr's head but Ekaku Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Denke avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Denke 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.
Ekaku Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Denke.
Denke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Denke missing with a left hand there. Ekaku Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Denke is quick to defend against it.
Denke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Ekaku Jr.
Karl Denke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ekaku Jr. That snapped Denke's head back.
Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Denke.#T2##TD#
Ekaku Jr gets a double leg takedown into Denke's guard.
Ekaku Jr lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Denke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ekaku Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ekaku Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Denke isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ekaku Jr stacks Denke on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ekaku Jr!
Ekaku Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denke can do to turn this around?
Denke is trying to get back to half guard.
Denke sneaks back into half guard.
Ekaku Jr passes to full mount!
Denke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Denke wants to pass the guard but Ekaku Jr is keeping the position.#T3#
Ekaku Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekaku Jr, not yet.
Ekaku Jr keeping moving, preventing Denke from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr seems keen to control Denke's posture.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Denke tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku Jr is retaining full guard.
Denke trying to control but Ekaku Jr is working from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr pulls Denke in to control the position.
Denke won't allow Ekaku Jr to sweep him here.
Ekaku Jr keeping full guard, as Denke tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ekaku Jr managing to control the position.
Denke looking to pass the guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Ekaku Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Denke manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Denke looking for a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr defends easily. #SUB2#
Denke has his foot on Ekaku Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekaku Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Denke has momentary wrist control but Ekaku Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Denke is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr 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.
#R3#
Ekaku Jr connects with a leg kick. Denke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ekaku Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ekaku Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ekaku Jr throws the kick towards the body but Denke avoids it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a right hand
enabling Denke to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekaku Jr throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Denke to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Denke throws a jab when Ekaku Jr was well out of range.
Ekaku Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Denke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Denke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku Jr.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ekaku Jr is defended easily by Denke.#T1#
A nice combination there by Ekaku Jr.
Denke 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.
Denke throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekaku Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekaku Jr tries for a takedown but Denke circles away easily
and Denke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denke with a jab.#TD#
Ekaku Jr drives through with a takedown into Denke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Denke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Denke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ekaku Jr is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denke keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ekaku Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekaku Jr cracks Denke with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Denke has his foot on Ekaku Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekaku Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Denke keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ekaku Jr lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ekaku Jr passes into side control.
Denke is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Ekaku Jr landing strikes.
Denke manages to get back to half guard.
Denke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr trying to pass the guard but Denke defending well.
Ekaku Jr 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. #SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions off his back.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Denke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Denke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ekaku Jr distracts Denke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ekaku Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Denke gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Denke actively working from the bottom here.
Denke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr is looking to take a break and control but Denke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr working Denke over with strikes. #ROC#
Denke is rocked!
Nice strikes from Ekaku Jr there.
Denke is still in real trouble! Can Ekaku Jr finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku Jr trying to control the action but Denke is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions off his back.
Denke seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Ekaku Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ekaku Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ekaku Jr throws a combination that misses
and Denke counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Denke quickly recovers to half guard.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Denke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ekaku Jr working Denke over with strikes.
Ekaku Jr lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions off his back.
Denke is not content to let Ekaku Jr control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ekaku Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Denke taking some punishment here, with Ekaku Jr in his half guard.
Denke is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions off his back.
Ekaku Jr tries to pass to full mount but Denke defends it. #SUB2#
Denke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Denke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr pulls his head out easily.
Denke is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T2#
Ekaku Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ekaku Jr passes to full mount!
Ekaku Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Denke is looking to escape.
Denke working to try and regain half guard.
Ekaku Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Denke is looking to escape.
Ekaku Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ekaku Jr with good strikes from the mount here!
Ekaku Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ekaku Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Denke in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Denke is desperately trying to improve his position but Ekaku Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Ekaku Jr softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Denke is out cold! Ekaku Jr jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr retains his welterweight title!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: CEFC Live 46
Date: Dec 13, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Millennium takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Denke.
Millennium working aggressively here.
Denke looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Denke misses with an elbow strike.
Millennium stalling in the clinch but Denke improves position. #BC2#
Millennium breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chris Millennium seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denke throws a looping overhand right but Millennium ducks down to avoid it.
Millennium wants to clinch but Denke slips to the side
letting Denke counter with a right hand.
Millennium shoots in but no luck this time.
Millennium tries to clinch but Denke moves out of range.
Denke is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Denke misses its intended target.
Good exchange - Denke coming out on top.
Millennium tries to close the distance and clinch but Denke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Denke misses with a hook. Millennium ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Millennium fails with an attempt to clinch.
Millennium tries for a takedown but Denke circles away easily
and Denke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Denke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Millennium tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Millennium uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Denke.
Millennium has his takedown stuffed
enabling Denke to counter with a crisp jab.
Karl Denke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Millennium.
Millennium with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Denke to counter with a crisp jab.
Millennium shoots in but no luck this time.
Denke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Millennium counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Denke.#T2#
Denke misses with a looping left.
Millennium misses with a takedown attempt
and Denke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Millennium is rocked!
Millennium with a lazy takedown attempt
and Denke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Millennium is still on wobbly legs! Can Denke finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Millennium throws a leg kick
and Denke counters with a nice uppercut.
Denke misses with a hook.
Millennium seems to have recovered his senses.
An inside leg kick from Denke misses.
Millennium gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Denke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Denke misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Millennium takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Millennium is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Millennium shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Millennium takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Millennium tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Denke defends well and Millennium ends up having to push Denke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Millennium shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Denke as he avoids it easily.
Denke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Millennium shoots for a takedown but Denke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4##CL2#
Millennium closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Denke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Millennium.
Millennium thuds his shin into the meat of Denke's side.
Millennium shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Denke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Millennium moves in looking to clinch but Denke pushes him off.
Millennium connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denke scores with a nice right hand.
Millennium moves in looking to clinch but Denke pushes him off.
Millennium closes this distance looking for a takedown but Denke circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Denke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
No luck for Millennium with that takedown attempt.
Millennium walks into a stiff left hand from Denke.
Millennium tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Denke misses with the combination.
Millennium shapes to counter with a head kick.
Millennium closes the distance looking to clinch
and Denke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millennium looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Denke is fending him off so far but Millennium persists. Nope, Denke circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Millennium tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Denke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Millennium tries to close the distance and clinch up but Denke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Millennium falls off balance throwing a combination
and Denke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Millennium tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and Denke counters with a crisp right hand that drops Millennium! Denke lets Millennium back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Chris Millennium is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Denke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Millennium fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Denke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Karl Denke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Millennium.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denke misses with a straight left. #T2#
Millennium with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Denke counter with a right hand.
Millennium shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Denke counters with a nice right hand that sends Millennium toppling to the canvas! Millennium scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Denke finish him?!
Karl Denke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Are you kidding me?! Denke ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Millennium clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Denke!
Karl Denke really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CEFC 265
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Strunz feints and then cracks Denke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Denke down.
Strunz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Denke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strunz misses with a lunging right hand
and Strunz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Denke moves out of range as Strunz strikes.
Denke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strunz counters with a head kick.
Denke stalks Strunz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Strunz's face. Strunz staggers backwards, shaken.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strunz.
Strunz lands a right hook to the body.
Jab from Strunz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denke throws the left hand but Strunz avoids the punch easily.
Strunz throws a leg kick
and Denke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strunz dips to his left and cracks Denke with an uppercut!
Strunz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Denke is out of range.
Denke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Strunz misses
and Denke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Denke throws out a loose jab but Strunz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strunz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Denke's hands.#T1#
Strunz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strunz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strunz throws an off balance right hand
and Denke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronko Strunz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Denke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strunz misses with an uppercut
and Denke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strunz lands with a kick to the temple. Denke shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Strunz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Denke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strunz throws out the jab.
Denke slips a jab from Strunz.
Strunz slips a jab from Denke.
Denke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strunz follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Denke avoids the head kick by Strunz.
A big right from Strunz misses.
Strunz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Denke's calf.#T2#
Strunz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denke throws an overhand right that lands on Strunz's shoulder, as Strunz tries to avoid the shot.
Strunz thinks about the counter body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strunz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Denke throws a lazy right hand but Strunz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Denke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strunz.
Denke misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Denke misses the target.
Strunz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Denke counters with a nice uppercut.
Strunz misses with a hook.
Denke misses with a looping right.
Strunz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Denke throwing a counter right hand but Strunz manages to avoid it.
Denke blocks a low kick nicely.
Strunz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Denke's sensitive parts. #T3#
Strunz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strunz throws out a loose jab but Denke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strunz circles away quickly and effectively.
Strunz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Strunz moves out of range as Denke strikes.
Strunz throws an off balance right hand
and Denke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strunz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Denke's calf.
Denke moves out of range of the body kick from Strunz.
Strunz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Denke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strunz throws a low kick but Denke moves out of range easily.
Denke throws the left hand but Strunz avoids the punch easily.
Strunz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Denke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Denke walks into a stiff left hand from Strunz.#T4#
Denke ducks under a wild hook from Strunz.
Some bone on bone action there as Denke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Denke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good work by Denke as he checks the leg kick.
Strunz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Denke is looking to counter punch.
Strunz throws an off balance right hand
and Denke counters with a stiff right hand.
Denke checks a leg kick.
Denke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A leg kick checked by Denke.
A big right from Denke misses.
Denke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Strunz lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strunz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bronko Strunz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Denke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Strunz.
Strunz misses with a looping right.
Denke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Strunz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Denke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Strunz.
Denke looks to throw the jab but Strunz is out of range.
Strunz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Denke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strunz.
Strunz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Strunz throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Denke counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Strunz as he connects with a hook.
Denke staying out of range there.
Strunz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strunz throws a lazy uppercut
and Denke counters with a straight right hand.
Denke scores with a jab. Strunz acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Strunz throws a low kick but Denke moves out of range easily.
Strunz throws a looping overhand right but Denke ducks down to avoid it.
Strunz misses with a leg kick
and Denke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strunz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Denke throws a hook but Strunz blocks it.
Denke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Denke moves out of range as Strunz strikes.
Strunz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Strunz misses with a low kick.
Denke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strunz.
Denke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Strunz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Strunz lands with a cross.
Strunz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Denke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Denke blocks the low kick.
Denke thuds a left hand into Strunz's body.
Strunz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denke.
Nice shot lands for Denke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strunz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denke.
A swing and a miss from Denke.
A little jabbing left from Strunz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Strunz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Denke doesn't seem phased though.
Strunz throws a leg kick
and Denke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Denke throws out a loose jab but Strunz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strunz throws a hook but Denke blocks it.
Strunz misses with a shot to the body
and Denke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Denke moves out of range of the body kick from Strunz.
Denke swings widly with a right hand
and Strunz counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Jab, jab by Strunz - just one landing.
Strunz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Denke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strunz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Denke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strunz throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Denke counter with a right hand.
Strunz looks to land a left hand but Denke moved out of range nicely.
Strunz cracks the inside of Denke's front leg.
Denke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Denke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Denke checks a leg kick.
Denke slips a jab from Strunz.
Denke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Strunz sprawls and moves away.
Denke throws a right hand that misses
and Strunz counters with a nice uppercut.
Denke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Denke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strunz doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strunz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Strunz tenderised Denke's leg. Denke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Strunz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Strunz throws a head kick that misses.
Denke looks to land a right hand but Strunz moved out of range.
Strunz throws a jab but it's blocked by Denke.
Denke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strunz.
Strunz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Strunz connects with a leg kick. Denke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strunz is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Denke misses its intended target.
Strunz connects with a leg kick. Denke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronko Strunz 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#
Denke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strunz throws out the jab.
Denke staying out of range there.
Strunz lands with a nice combination. Denke backs away looking to recover.
Strunz throws a leg kick
and Denke counters with an inside leg kick.
Strunz swinging wildly here.
Strunz just misses with a punch to the body.
Strunz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strunz lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strunz is looking to slow Denke down with leg kicks.
Strunz throws a leg kick but Denke sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Denke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Denke thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping body kick lands there for Strunz.#T1#
Denke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Strunz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Denke's calf.
Strunz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strunz, right into the meat.
Strunz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strunz throws a chopping leg kick but Denke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Denke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strunz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Denke.
Strunz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strunz scores with a leg kick.
Strunz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Denke.
Strunz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Denke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Denke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Strunz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strunz, as that shot connected.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Denke might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
Strunz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Denke is out of range and Strunz settles back down.
Denke misses with a looping right.
Strunz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bronko Strunz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strunz throws a solid leg kick but Denke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strunz.
Denke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strunz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Denke throwing a counter right hand but Strunz manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strunz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Denke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Denke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Strunz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Denke throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Strunz misses the target.
Strunz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strunz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Denke is able to avoid easily.
Strunz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Strunz throws a head kick but Denke moves out of range.
Strunz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strunz connects with the punch.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Strunz.
Strunz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Strunz moves away from the strike by Denke.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strunz! But no joy.
Strunz throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Denke counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Strunz.
Denke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strunz.
A low kick from Strunz misses
and Denke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Denke misses with a series of wild punches.
Strunz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Denke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strunz. #T4#
Denke throws a leg kick but Strunz checks it.
Strunz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denke.
Karl Denke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strunz sizes up Denke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strunz 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 Denke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Denke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Strunz.
Denke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strunz.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strunz.
Strunz throws out a loose jab but Denke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strunz throws a head kick that misses
and Denke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denke throws a lazy right hand but Strunz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strunz lands a head kick!
Strunz thumps Denke with a low kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronko Strunz!

Event: Aspire 88: Savkov v Gracie
Date: Nov 08, 2017

#R1#
Denke ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Denke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Denke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Diaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Denke is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Denke is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Diaz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Denke is looking to improve his position but Diaz isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz lands a heavy elbow.
Denke tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Diaz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Denke looks a forlorn figure.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Diaz working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Denke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diaz lands a heavy elbow.
Denke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Denke sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Diaz moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Denke.
Denke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diaz off and has taken his back!
Diaz rolls, trying to escape but Denke keeps control of the position.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Denke is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Diaz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Diaz for a finish. #T2#
Diaz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denke prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Denke is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Diaz keeping full guard, as Denke tries to pass.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Denke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz drops an elbow to the side of Denke's head. #SUB#
Denke looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz winds up and cracks Denke with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Denke is working away.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Denke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Denke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Diaz throws a body punch but Denke moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Denke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Denke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Denke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Denke missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Denke on the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Denke.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Denke off the cage and back into range.
Diaz throws a body punch but Denke moves out of range.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Denke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz slips under a jab.#T1#
Denke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Denke throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Denke is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.#TD2#
Diaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Oh Denke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Diaz! That's hurt Denke! Will he recover? Diaz fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mat Diaz!
A very excited looking Mat Diaz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Aspire 85: Hardy v Savkov
Date: Oct 22, 2017

#R1#
Stone staying out of range there.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Denke slips the punch.
Denke throws a chopping leg kick but Stone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stone staying out of range there.
Stone thinks about the counter body kick.
Denke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Denke rushes Stone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stone misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Stone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Denke.
Stone motions for Denke to come forward. Stone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Denke has closed the distance and engaged Stone in a clinch.
Denke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Denke takes a shot to the head.
Denke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stone to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Denke.
Denke lands an elbow that stopped Stone in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Denke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Denke.
Denke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stones head.
Denke lands a hook that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Stone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denkes head. #CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.#BC2#
Stone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Denke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stone let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Denke misses with a wild combination.
Denke falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Stone.#ROC2#
Denke is rocked!
Stone tries to land a front kick but Denke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Denke misses the target.
Denke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denke misses with a lunging right hand
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Denke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Denke throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
Denke seems to have got his legs back now.
Denke connects with a nice looking jab.
Denke lands a jab to the head.
Denke misses with a left hand
and Stone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denke throws a one two combo.
Stone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Denke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stone counters with a huge left! Denke is in big trouble! He's backing up but Stone isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Denke from any more damage. A dominating finish by Stone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Stone!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Stone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Aspire 79: Hardy v Warror
Date: Oct 01, 2017

#R1#
Com bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Denke throws a lazy right hand but Com sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Denke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Com feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Denke's calf.
Com scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Com closes this distance looking for a takedown but Denke circles away.
Com motions for Denke to come forward. Com throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Com.
Com misses with a left hand
and Com takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Denke lands a head shot.
Denke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Com.
Bomb Com seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Denke takes one to the chin there.
Denke tries to clinch but Com is having none of it.
Com moves out of range as Denke strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denke dodges the punch combination from Com.
Com swats away the attempt to clinch by Denke.
Denke throws a lazy right hand but Com sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Com scores with a hook.
Com throws a sloppy head kick
and Denke counters with a nice uppercut.
Denke throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Com!
Denke wants to clinch up but Com keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Denke misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Com has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Com scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Denke doesn't seem bothered though.
Com scores with a three punch combo!
Com avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Com stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Denke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Com ducks under a wild hook from Denke.
Com lands with a straight right. Denke didn't see that one coming.
Com moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Denke tries to close the distance and clinch but Com swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Com lands with a nice body kick.
Com moves away from the strike by Denke.
Com swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Denke throws out a loose jab but Com uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denke throws out a loose jab but Com uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denke lands the left hand.
Jab from Denke.
Denke cracks Com with a good jab.
Com fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denke manages to avoid it.
It looked like Denke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Com keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Denke.
Nice body punch from Com.
Denke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karl Denke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Com scores with a spinning back kick!
Com pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Denke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Denke lands a jab.
Denke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Denke misses with an uppercut. Com saw that one coming.
Denke lands a body shot.
A left and a right from Com both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Denke misses with a straight left. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Com. That's going to slow Denke down.
Denke throws an overhand right that lands on Com's shoulder, as Com tries to avoid the shot.
Com throws a leg kick that is checked
and Denke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Com throws a body shot but no joy.
Com slips a jab from Denke.
Denke throws a looping overhand right but Com ducks down to avoid it.
Com moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Com.
Denke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Denke misses the target.
Denke moves out of range as Com strikes.
Nice defenses there by Com.
Com lands with an uppercut that bounces Denke off the cage and back into range.
Denke slips under a jab from Com.
Denke stalks Com and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Com's face. Com staggers backwards, shaken.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Com.
Com lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Com scores with a nice body kick.
Denke missing with a left hand there. Com was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Com throws out a counter right but Denke avoids it with no problem.
Com dips to his left and cracks Denke with an uppercut!
Denke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Com slips a jab from Denke.
Com displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Denke throws out the jab.
Denke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Com.
Denke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Com slips under a jab.
Com swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Com scores with a punch to the head.
Denke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Denke throwing a counter right hand but Com manages to avoid it.
Com throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Denke throws a series of punches but Com avoids them all with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Com.
Com throws a big shot that misses.
Denke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Com counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bomb Com will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Denke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Denke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Com sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Denke throws an overhand right that lands on Com's shoulder, as Com tries to avoid the shot.
Denke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Denke misses with a lunging right hand
and Com counters with an inside leg kick. #TD2#
Com fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Denke sprawls well initially but Com persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Denke looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Com pushes past his half guard into mount!
Denke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Com unloading with bombs!
Denke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Denke manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Com throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Com is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Denke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Com pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Com working the head and body with strikes.
Com not doing much here. #SUB#
Denke looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Denke looking for submissions off his back.
Com trying to control from half guard but Denke is working away.
Com takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Com controlling the pace. #SUB#
Denke is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Com is tapping! Great win for Denke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karl Denke!
An out of breath and clearly excited Karl Denke thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Aspire 72: Denke v Hardy
Date: Sep 06, 2017

#R1#
Denke swings widly with a right hand
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.#CL#
Denke closes the distance and clinches.
Denke gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Denke.
We've been informed that Hardy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Denke misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Denke.
Denke lands an elbow just above Hardy 's eye.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Denke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denke.
Denke is trying to pull guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Denke tries to pull guard but Hardy holds him up against the cage and eventually Denke drops back down to his feet.
Denke misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardy.
Hardy working aggressively here. #T1#
Denke working aggressively here.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike.
Hardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Hardy pushes Denke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike.
Hardy throws a punch but it's blocked by Denke.
Hardy lands a nice uppercut.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Denke controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Denke breaks the clinch.
Hardy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denke.
Denke throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denke scores with a nice head shot.
Denke misses with a right hand
and Hardy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Denke looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Hardy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy throws the left hand but Denke avoids the punch easily.
Hardy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Denke darts in and clinches Hardy up against the cage.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Denke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Denke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hardy to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Denke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Hardy.
Denke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Denke.
Denke blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Denke blocks a body shot from Hardy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Denke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Denke lands an uppercut.
Denke misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hardy as the two fighters clinch.
Denke wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Denke gets control of Hardy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Denke will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Denke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Denke has his foot on Hardy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardy works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Denke is looking for a triangle but Hardy pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Denke looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hardy has picked Denke up and slammed him! Denke can't keep hold of the triangle and Hardy manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Denke is trying to improve his position.
Denke being controlled for a moment.
Denke is looking for a sweep.
Denke is trying to work for a sweep but Hardy has mounted him!
Denke working to try and regain half guard.
Hardy controlling his opponent.
Denke tries to reverse the position but Hardy maintains control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Denke is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Outlaw Hardy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Denke throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely. #CL#
Denke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Denke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Denke.
Denke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denke fails to pull guard.
Hardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Denke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy tries to work over Denke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Hardy.
Denke blocks an uppercut.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Denke controls the action.
Denke blocks a body shot from Hardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Denke throws an elbow but misses.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike.
Hardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Denke misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Denke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Denke. #T1#
Denke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Denke's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denke.
Denke throws a head punch that misses.
Denke throws a head punch that misses.
Karl Denke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Denke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy. #TD#
Denke pulls guard. #SUB#
Denke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Denke looking for subs off his back but Hardy has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Denke actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Denke is looking for a sweep. Hardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardy controlling the action here. #SUB#
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Denke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Denke has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hardy escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hardy!
Denke tries to bench press Hardy off him but Hardy keeps the position. #T3#
Denke is working hard here to advance position.
Hardy gets to mount! Denke was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Denke tries to reverse the position but Hardy maintains control.
Denke sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Denke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardy pulls his head out easily.
Hardy is taking a breather. Denke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Denke actively working from the bottom here.
Hardy is controlling the pace. #T4##SUB#
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Denke looking for subs from the bottom but Hardy mounts him!
Hardy looking to control but Denke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hardy controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Karl Denke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Hardy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Denke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Denke looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Denke moves into the clinch.
Denke throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Denke's elbow.
Denke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Denke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
Denke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Denke tries to pull guard but Hardy holds him up against the cage and eventually Denke drops back down to his feet.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Denke throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Denke misses with some punches.
A short right from Hardy.
Hardy lands with a light punch inside.
Denke is trying to pull guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hardy works on Denke's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Denke misses with an elbow strike.
Denke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Denke 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.
Denke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Denke swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Denke.
Hardy lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Hardy.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Denke controls his hands.
Denke blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy lands a body shot.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Denke controls the action.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denke misses with the head strike.
Denke is trying to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling him.
A right hand to the body from Hardy.
Hardy scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardy. #ROC2#
Denke is rocked!
Hardy digs a right hand underneath Denke's ribcage. Denke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Denke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Denke's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Hardy.
Hardy pushes Denke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hardy lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Hardy scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Denke with a big uppercut! Denke tries to clinch up but Hardy pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Denke to the mat! Denke covers up and Hardy unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Outlaw Hardy!
Outlaw Hardy is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Outlaw Hardy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Aspire 67: Gracie vs Denke
Date: Aug 13, 2017

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Denke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Denke.#CUT2#
It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Gracie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Denke.
Denke misses the jab.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Denke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Denke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Denke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Denke misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke keeps the fight on the outside.
Denke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie walks into a left hand. #T1#
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Denke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Denke misses.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Denke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie lands a jab.#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Denke breaks from the clinch.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie slips a straight right by Denke.
Denke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.#T2##CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denke throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Denke.
Denke throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Denke told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Gracie lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denke.
A right hand to the body from Gracie.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Denke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Denke misses with a punch on the inside.
Denke swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denke throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Denke misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Denke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Denke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Denke pinned against the cage. Denke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Denke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Denke throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie is looking to counter the offense by Denke and move into the clinch.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Denke misses.
Denke throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Denke misses the target. #T4#
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Denke pushes him off.
Denke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Denke's sensitive parts.
Karl Denke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Denke throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie tries to clinch
and Denke counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Ramon Gracie's cut is getting worse.
Denke throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Denke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Denke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Karl Denke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Denke.
Denke scoring well with a low kick there.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Denke's sensitive parts. #CL#
Gracie clinches up with Denke and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Denke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Denke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Denke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie with a hook.
A slow jab from Denke misses its intended target.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Denke avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Denke stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Denke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
Gracie tries to clinch but Denke moves out of range.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Denke pushes him off.#TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Denke's guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Denke is retaining full guard.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Denke controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie 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.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Denke's legs.
Gracie works to advance to full mount. Denke defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Gracie looking to finish Denke with some ground and pound. This is bad for Denke!#T3#
Gracie fails to advance to Denke's back.
Denke is trying to escape the mount but Gracie keeps good control and instead manages to take Denke's back.
Denke is trying to break free.
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB#
Denke fending off the submission attempt from Gracie.
Denke is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Denke is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Gracie controls the position.#SUB#
Gracie looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denke tries to escape the position.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Denke doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denke trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Denke misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Good shot there by Denke.
Good work by Denke as he checks the leg kick.
Denke lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Denke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Denke throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Denke forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Denke pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
Denke misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Denke.
Denke misses with some punches.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Denke controls his hands.
A short right from Gracie.
Denke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Ramon Gracie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Denke is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
Denke throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie looking to stall. #TD#
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Denke uses from the top position.
Gracie is pulling down on Denke's head. It's preventing any offense from Denke, at least for the moment.#T2#
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Denke puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Denke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denke is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Denke prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SU2#
Denke stands up out of the half guard. #T3#
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Denke.
Denke looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Denke checks a leg kick.
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Denke ducks down to avoid it.
Denke tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Denke.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Denke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Denke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
Denke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denke stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Denke really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Gracie jabs Denke right on the nose. Denke blinks but takes it well.
Denke misses with an uppercut.
Denke misses with the combination.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Denke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gracie tries to clinch but Denke moves away
and Denke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Gracie shoots in and bounces Denke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Denke controlling the position.
Denke keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Denke wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Denke is keeping the position for now.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Denke keeps moving.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Denke throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Denke.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Gracie backs off Denke throws a huge counter combo but Gracie manages to avoid it all.
Denke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Denke wants it to stay on the feet.
Denke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gracie with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gracie. That's going to slow Denke down.
Denke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Denke defends it nicely.#T3#
Denke misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Denke. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4##CL#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Denke has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Denke throws an elbow that misses.
Denke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Ramon Gracie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gracie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Denke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Denke scores with a shoulder strike.
Gracie blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Denke. #BC2#
Denke breaks the clinch.
Denke jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Denke misses.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Denke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Denke dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Denke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Denke throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Denke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie is stalling here. #BC2#
Denke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Denke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Denke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Denke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie. #T1#
Denke 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.
Denke misses with the combination.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Denke circles away.
Denke keeps the fight on the outside.
Denke misses with a looping right.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Denke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Denke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Denke throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Denke lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Denke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Denke.
A shot in the inside from Denke. #TD#
Gracie pulls guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Denke passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denke wants to stand but Gracie has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Gracie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Denke has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie wants to hold on but Denke pushes him away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Denke is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Denke throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Denke defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Denke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Denke scores with a nice right hand.
Denke misses with a hook.
Denke throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ramon Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denke scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Denke!
Karl Denke is the new welterweight champion!
Karl Denke took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: CCR 90
Date: Jul 14, 2017

#R1##CL#
Akagi has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Denke jumps guard and drags Akagi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Denke is controlling Akagi's posture.
Akagi wants to pass the guard but Denke is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Akagi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Denke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akagi has managed to get both his arms back between Denke's legs - danger averted.
Denke keeping full guard, as Akagi tries to pass.
Akagi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Akagi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Denke is pressing down on Akagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Denke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Akagi passes into half guard. #SUB#
Akagi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Denke is just riding it out for now. Akagi eventually gives up the hold.
Akagi wants to free his trapped foot but Denke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denke tries to kick Akagi off but Akagi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Denke desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Denke works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Denke is trying to keep Akagi in close. #SUB2#
Denke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akagi defends it easily.#SUB2#
Denke has his foot on Akagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akagi works his way back into a safe position though.
Akagi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Akagi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Denke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Akagi. #SUB#
Akagi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Denke sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Akagi is working for a kimura but Denke is defending it quite comfortably.
Denke trying to hold on to Akagi's head to control him but Akagi postures up. #SUB#
Akagi is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Denke actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Akagi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Denke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Denke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Akagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Denke is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Akagi has gone for a leg lock! Denke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Akagi's guard.#REVB#
Denke has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Akagi is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Akagi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Denke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Denke wants to stand but Akagi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yasuhiro Akagi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Denke swats away the attempt to clinch by Akagi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akagi.
A lazy left from Akagi finds it's target.
Denke thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akagi ducks under a wild hook from Denke.
Akagi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akagi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Akagi lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Denke throws a shot from downtown. Akagi moves away and avoids it.
Akagi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Denke circles away from the clinch attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Akagi.
Akagi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karl Denke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akagi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akagi slips under a jab from Denke.
Akagi defending well as Denke loads up on a big left hand.
It appears Akagi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Denke throws a lazy right hand but Akagi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Akagi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
Akagi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Denke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Akagi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Denke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akagi lands a lovely overhand right.
Akagi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akagi misses with a body shot.
And Denke tries to counter it with a takedown but Akagi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akagi misses with a right hand
and Denke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Denke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Denke misses the jab.#T3#
Akagi is looking to clinch.
Denke throws a poor cross that misses
and Akagi counters with a nice uppercut.
Akagi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#
Denke is rocked!
Akagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Denke tries to counter by closing the distance.
Denke is still on wobbly legs! Can Akagi finish him?
Denke swings for the body but Akagi moves out of range.
Denke seems to have recovered his senses.
Akagi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akagi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Denke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akagi scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Akagi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Denke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akagi.
Akagi feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
A jab from Denke misses.
Akagi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Denke throws a hook to the side of Akagi's head but Akagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Akagi has managed to clinch.
A short left from Akagi.
A short right from Akagi.
Denke throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #TD#
Akagi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Denke uses from the top position.
Denke stopping the sweep attempt from Akagi.
Akagi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Akagi wants to sweep here but Denke controlling him for the moment.
Denke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yasuhiro Akagi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3##KD2#
Denke drops Akagi with a left right combo! Denke follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#
Akagi is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Yasuhiro Akagi has been cut.
Denke controlling the position from side mount.
Oh Akagi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akagi sneaks back into half guard.
Denke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akagi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Akagi seems to have got his legs back now.
Akagi gets full guard.
Denke trying to control the position from guard on top but Akagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akagi 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#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Akagi is trying to work for a kimura but Denke is defending well.
Denke is looking to control Akagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Denke avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB#
Akagi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Denke sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Akagi is looking for a kimura but Denke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Akagi to get the leverage.
Akagi is trying to control. Denke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akagi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Akagi is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denke gets full guard.
Denke trying to control the position here.
Akagi wants to control from the top but Denke keeps moving. #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.
Denke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Akagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Denke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Denke controls Akagi momentarily but Akagi frees himself. #SUB2#
Denke has his foot on Akagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akagi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Akagi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Denke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Akagi has Denke in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Denke gets to his feet. Akagi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
A big right from Denke misses.
The crowd cheers as Denke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akagi doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body punch from Akagi.
Denke throws a combination. Akagi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Akagi lands the left hand.
Akagi shoots in looking for a takedown but Denke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akagi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Akagi wants to clinch but Denke slips to the side
and Akagi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akagi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Denke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Akagi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Denke throws out the jab.
Denke connects with a body shot.
Denke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akagi.
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!
Akagi throws a hook but Denke avoids it easily.
Akagi moves out of range of the strikes.
Akagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denke looks to throw the jab but Akagi is out of range.
Denke leaves Akagi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Denke really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Denke lands a nice shot that snaps Akagi's head back.
Akagi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Denke throws a hook but Akagi avoids it easily.#CL#
Akagi has closed the distance and engaged Denke in a clinch.
Akagi blocking some punches.
Akagi blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akagi misses with a punch on the inside.
Denke cracks Akagi with a nice body shot.
Denke lands a damaging elbow.
Denke tries to break free but Akagi pushes him back against the cage.
Denke blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Akagi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Akagi throws a head punch that misses.
Akagi misses with some punches. #T1#
Denke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akagi digs a right hand underneath Denke's ribcage. Denke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Akagi has a couple of punches blocked by Denke.
Denke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akagi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Akagi pulls guard successfully.
Denke won't allow Akagi to sweep him here. #SUB#
Akagi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Denke stays in close to Akagi's body and controls the position.
Akagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Akagi working for submissions but it's allowed Denke to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Denke wants to work for an arm triangle but Akagi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2##SUB#
Akagi looking for submissions off his back.
Akagi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Akagi is defending against the submission attempts here by Denke. #SUB#
Akagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Denke stalling.
Akagi is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Akagi is staying active underneath Denke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Denke prevents Akagi from improving his position.
Denke seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB#
Akagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denke pulls his head out easily.
Denke is trying to control. Akagi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Denke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still in half guard, Denke seems content to control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akagi is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Denke has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Akagi defend it? Denke steps over the head and cranks it - Akagi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Denke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karl Denke! Karl Denke retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Karl Denke thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CCR 87
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Denke.
Denke looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Denke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Denke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Hardy misses with a hook.
Denke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denke.
Denke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Denke lunges at Hardy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hardy's hand.
Hardy walks into a stiff left hand from Denke.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy lands a nice shot that snaps Denke's head back.
Hardy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Denke at a distance.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Denke.
Hardy defending well as Denke loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Denke finds it's way through Hardy's defenses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Denke fails to land with a series of punches.
Karl Denke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Denke misses with a double jab
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Denke lands with an overhand left.
Denke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Denke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Denke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Denke defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Denke avoids them all with ease.
Hardy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Denke misses with a left hand
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Hardy misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denke needs to keep his hands up - Hardy had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Denke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Denke throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Denke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Denke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardy moves out of range as Denke strikes.#CL#
Hardy gets tackled into the cage by Denke. Denke maintains the clinch.
Hardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Denke.#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Denke finds it's target.
Denke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice shot lands for Hardy.
Denke sizes up Hardy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Denke dips to his left and cracks Hardy with an uppercut!
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Denke misses its target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Denke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Denke throws a series of punches but Hardy moves out of range.
Denke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Denke throws a series of punches but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardy drops his hands momentarily and Denke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Denke throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Hardy walks into a jab.
Denke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Denke wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Denke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Denke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Hardy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Denke instigates a clinch.
Hardy is trying to force a seperation but Denke has the dominant position.
Denke lands an elbow that stopped Hardy in his tracks for a moment.
Denke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Denke misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Denke.
Hardy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Hardy misses.
Denke connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#
Hardy is rocked!
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Denke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hardy is still on wobbly legs! Can Denke finish him?
Denke fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Hardy square on the jaw! Damn, Hardy is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Denke!
Karl Denke retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Karl Denke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CCR 85
Date: Jun 02, 2017

#R1#
Akagi throws a leg kick but Denke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akagi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akagi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karl Denke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Akagi with a hook.
Akagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Denke swings widly with a right hand
and Akagi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Denke throws a hook to the side of Akagi's head but Akagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Denke throws a right hand that misses
enabling Akagi to counter with a crisp jab.
Akagi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Denke has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Denke throws an off balance right hand
and Akagi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akagi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Denke.
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!
Denke misses with an uppercut
and Denke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Denke misses.
Akagi throws a body punch but Denke moves out of range.
Denke throws out a counter right but Akagi avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Denke walks into a left hand.
Denke throws a hook but Akagi blocks it.
Akagi moves out of range as Denke strikes.
Denke throws a poor cross that misses
and Akagi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Denke is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Denke throws an overhand right that lands on Akagi's shoulder, as Akagi tries to avoid the shot.
Akagi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Denke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Denke misses with a few strikes there.
Denke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akagi.
Akagi slips under a jab.
Denke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akagi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akagi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Denke throws a jab but it's blocked by Akagi. #T2#
Denke with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denke misses with a double jab
and Akagi counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Akagi.
Denke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akagi.
Akagi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Akagi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Akagi ducks under a wild hook from Denke.
Akagi throwing a counter right hand but Denke manages to avoid it.
Akagi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Denke.
Akagi is looking to counter punch.
Denke 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.
Akagi tries to land a front kick but Denke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Denke lunges at Akagi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akagi's hand.
Akagi cracks Denke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Denke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Denke swings widly with a right hand
letting Akagi counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Denke misses the target.
Akagi throwing a counter right hand but Denke manages to avoid it.#T3#
Akagi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Denke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akagi misses with a jab to the body
and Akagi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denke was well out of range. Poor timing from Akagi.
Denke misses with a right hand
and Akagi counters with a good, hard body kick but Denke shrugs it off.
Akagi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Denke throws a jab when Akagi was well out of range.
Denke missing with a left hand there. Akagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Denke misses the shot to the body.
Akagi throws an overhand right that lands on Denke's shoulder, as Denke tries to avoid the shot.
Akagi walks into a stiff left hand from Denke.
Denke throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Denke. That snapped Akagi's head back.
Akagi is looking to clinch but Denke is avoiding it. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akagi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Akagi misses with an uppercut.
Denke lands with a cross.
Karl Denke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akagi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akagi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Denke misses with a straight left.
Akagi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Denke throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Denke.
Akagi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Denke connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Akagi tumbling to the canvas! Denke pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Akagi was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Karl Denke!
Karl Denke is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Karl Denke thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CCR 80
Date: Apr 28, 2017

#R1#
Smiff blocks a jab.
Smiff takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Denke connects with a right hand. Smiff shakes it off.
Denke scores with a nice head shot.
Denke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Denke misses.
Denke misses with a straight right.
Karl Denke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smiff. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denke misses with a looping right.
Denke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smiff has time to react.#KD2#
Denke cracks Smiff with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Denke has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Smiff to stand back up!#ROC2#
Smiff is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smiff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oh Smiff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smiff motions for Denke to come forward. Smiff throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Denke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smiff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Denke drops Smiff with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Smiff! Denke dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Denke!
A victorious Karl Denke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CCR 77
Date: Apr 07, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Scorpion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Scorpion lands a nice shot to the body.
Denke can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
Scorpion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Denke working aggressively here.
Denke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Denke creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Scorpion pushes Denke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scorpion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denke.
Scorpion blocks an elbow strike from Denke.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
Denke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
Denke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Denke pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denke blocks an uppercut.
Denke lands an elbow just above Scorpion 's eye.
Denke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Denke gets through Scorpion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scorpion.
Scorpion working aggressively here. #T1#
Denke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
Denke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denke lands a body shot.
A short right from Scorpion.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Denke throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Denke manages to break the clinch.
Scorpion has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Scorpion connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Scorpion takes the fight into the clinch.
Denke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scorpion lands a shot to the body.
Denke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denke blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Denke 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.
Denke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denke scores with a shoulder strike.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Denke controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denke.
Scorpion is working Denke over against the cage.#T2#
Scorpion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Scorpion. #BC#
Denke breaks from the clinch.
Scorpion tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Denke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Denke misses its intended target.
Scorpion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A jab from Scorpion finds it's way through Denke's defenses.
Denke throws an overhand right that lands on Scorpion's shoulder, as Scorpion tries to avoid the shot.
Scorpion misses with a hook
and Denke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Denke throws a hook but Scorpion avoids it easily.
Scorpion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Denke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scorpion scores with a hook.
Scorpion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Denke.
The fighters circling - Denke throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Scorpion lands with a right hand.
Denke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scorpion counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Scorpion lands a left and a right that send Denke crashing to the mat, dazed. Scorpion thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Denke is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Scorpion throws a monster overhand right that drops Denke! Scorpion follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasey Scorpion!
After winning the bout, Kasey Scorpion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CCR 73
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Denke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akagi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Denke tries to clinch but Akagi moves away
and Denke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akagi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD2#
Akagi cracks Denke with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Denke looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Akagi finish him? #ROC2#
Denke is rocked!
Denke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Denke switches off momentarily and Akagi cracks him with a monster right hand! Denke topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Akagi dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Akagi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yasuhiro Akagi!
Yasuhiro Akagi is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Yasuhiro Akagi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellbent and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: CCR 68
Date: Feb 03, 2017

#R1#
Akagi throws a hook to the side of Denke's head but Denke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akagi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Akagi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akagi throws a leg kick
and Denke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Denke scores with a nice head shot.
Akagi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Denke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akagi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akagi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD2#
Denke drops Akagi with a beautiful combination! Akagi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Denke is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Akagi is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Yasuhiro Akagi has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akagi throws a sloppy head kick
and Denke counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Denke!
Karl Denke is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Karl Denke thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CCR 65 LHW GP CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: Jan 13, 2017

#R1#
Denke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Denke misses with a hook.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Denke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Denke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jose Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Denke avoids the head kick by Silva.
Denke blocks a head kick by Silva.
Denke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Denke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Denke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Jose Silva has been cut.
Denke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws the left hand but Denke avoids the punch easily.
Denke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silva has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Denke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Denke.#T1#
Denke fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Silva to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Silva looks to clinch but Denke throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Silva taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Karl Denke!
Karl Denke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CCR 61
Date: Dec 16, 2016

#R1#
Batts throws a lazy right hand but Denke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Batts tries to keep at a distance but Denke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Denke is looking to break free of the clinch but Batts has double underhooks.
Batts misses with some punches.
Denke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Batts tries to work over Denke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batts.
Batts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Denke blocking some punches.
Batts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denke wants to break free but Batts has control.
Denke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Denke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Batts backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Batts fails to land.
Denke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Batts has Denke pressed against the cage, preventing Denke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Batts misses with a punch on the inside.
Batts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denke blocks an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Batts has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Denke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
Batts throws an elbow that misses.
Batts working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Batts fails to land.
Batts takes a shot to the head.
Denke swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Denke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Denke has managed to clinch.
Batts throws a punch but it's blocked by Denke.
Batts misses with some punches.
Batts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Denke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denke pushes Batts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denke blocking some punches.
Denke is trying to break the clinch but Batts is controlling him.
Batts misses with a punch on the inside.
Batts has a couple of punches blocked by Denke.
Batts takes a shot to the head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denke tries to circle away but Batts has him pinned against the cage.
Denke takes a shot to the head.
Batts lands with a light punch inside.
Batts swings wildly with an uppercut but Denke uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Batts has picked Denke up - he's going for a ride! Batts dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Batts is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Denke reverses the position - he's now on top in Batts's guard.
Denke wants to stand but Batts is controlling his posture from full guard.
Batts wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Denke is now in half guard.
Batts is looking to improve his position. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Denke prevents Batts from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Denke decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2#
Batts clinches with his opponent.
Denke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Denke breaks the clinch.
Batts moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batts. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Denke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Denke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Denke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Denke blocks an elbow strike from Batts.
Denke dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Batts working aggressively here. #BC#
Denke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Denke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Denke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Denke takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
Denke tries a body shot but Batts blocks it.
Denke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Batts backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Batts.
Denke blocks an elbow strike.
Denke gets through Batts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Batts pulls Denke into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Karl Denke will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Denke closes the distance and clinches.
Denke lands a hook that snaps the head of Batts backwards.
Batts working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batts.
Denke has a couple of punches blocked by Batts.
Batts misses with some punches.
Batts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batts has Denke pressed against the cage, preventing Denke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Batts throws a head punch that misses.
Batts throws a head punch that misses.
Batts throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Denke breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Denke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Denke misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts blocks an uppercut.
Denke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Batts backwards.
Denke working aggressively here. #BC#
Denke breaks the clinch.
Denke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A nice leg kick lands there from Batts.
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!
Batts looks for a takedown but Denke sprawls well.#T1#
Batts moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Denke as Batts shoots in.
Denke fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Denke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Batts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Denke avoiding damage.
Batts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Denke lands with a left to the head.
Batts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Batts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Denke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Denke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Batts lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Denke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Batts backwards.
Denke blocking some punches.
Batts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Batts throws a punch but it's blocked by Denke.
Karl Denke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Denke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Batts backwards.
Denke blocks an elbow strike from Batts.
Batts throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batts.
Denke lands a left hand.
Denke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denke lands with a left to the head.
Denke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Denke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denke.
Batts lands an elbow inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Denke.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Denke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Batts is rocked!
Denke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Batts is still on wobbly legs! Can Denke finish him?
Batts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Batts seems to have recovered his senses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batts. #T3##BC#
Denke manages to break the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Denke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batts is looking to clinch. #CL#
Denke drives through and clinches with Batts against the cage.
Batts keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Denke's efforts to push away.
Batts misses with a punch on the inside.
Batts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denke throws a head punch that misses.
Batts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Denke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Denke gets through Batts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Denke.
Denke takes an elbow to the forehead.
Denke lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denke tries to stall but Batts uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
Denke wants to break free but Batts has control.
Batts misses with some punches.
Batts has a couple of punches blocked by Denke.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Denke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Batts blocking some punches.
Batts working aggressively here.
Batts throws a head punch that misses.
Batts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
Batts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Denke throws a head punch that misses.
Denke blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Denke manages to break the clinch.
Batts thumps Denke with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Denke tries to close the distance and clinch but Batts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batts throws a sloppy head kick and Denke moves out of range easily.
Karl Denke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denke tries to clinch but Batts moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Denke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Denke doesn't manage to clinch there - Batts circles away. #CL#
Denke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Batts, pushing him back against the cage.
Denke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Denke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Batts misses with some punches.
Batts throws a punch but it's blocked by Denke.
Batts throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Denke.
Denke blocking some punches.
Denke lands a nice uppercut.
Denke misses with a punch on the inside.
Denke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Denke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Batts swats away the attempt to clinch by Denke.
Denke avoids the head kick by Batts.
Batts connects with a high kick.
Denke tries to clinch up but Batts circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Batts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Denke tries to clinch up.
Denke avoids the head kick by Batts.
Peter Batts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batts throws a low kick, looking for Denke's leg but Denke calmly moves out of range.
Batts looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Denke checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Denke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Denke tries to clinch up.
And Batts tries to counter it with a takedown but Denke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Batts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Denke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Denke moves out of range of the strikes.
Batts is looking to slow Denke down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Denke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Denke avoids the head kick by Batts.
Peter Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batts misses with a looping right.
Denke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Batts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Denke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Denke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Batts tries to counter with a clinch but Denke shakes him off and moves away.
Batts throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Batts.
Denke checks a leg kick nicely.
Denke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Batts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Denke tries to clinch but Batts is having none of it.
Batts wants to land a leg kick but Denke is out of range.
Denke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Batts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Denke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Batts tries to clinch up
and Denke counters with a straight right hand.
Peter Batts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##CL#
Denke moves into the clinch.
Denke swings wildly with an uppercut but Batts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denke has a couple of punches blocked by Batts.
Batts misses with some punches.
Denke holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Denke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Denke is leaning against Batts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Batts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Batts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Batts lands with a light punch inside.
Denke gets through Batts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Denke swings wildly with an uppercut but Batts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denke lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Denke breaks from the clinch.
Batts shoots for a double leg takedown but Denke sprawls well. He's pushed Batts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Denke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Batts throws a head kick that misses
and Denke counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Denke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Denke sets himself, and Batts steps forward looking for the clinch! Denke avoids it this time.
Denke tries to clinch up but Batts circles away and keeps his distance.
Denke is looking to clinch but Batts is avoiding it.
Denke is looking to clinch.
Denke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batts throws out the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Batts 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 Denke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Denke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Batts swats away the attempt to clinch by Denke.
It seemed like Batts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Batts is looking to clinch but Denke is avoiding it.
Batts swats away the attempt to clinch by Denke.
Denke is looking to clinch but Batts is avoiding it.
Batts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karl Denke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Denke moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter Batts.
I think Denke 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Denke!
During a confident post fight interview, Karl Denke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CCR 58
Date: Nov 25, 2016

#R1#
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Denke.
Denke scores with a decent looking hook.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Denke's head but Denke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Denke misses with a straight right.
Denke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Denke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Denke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped Denke's head back.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Denke checks a leg kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
The strikes coming from Silva are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Denke has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Denke some visible discomfort.
Denke tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Silva is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Denke looks calm but he's in trouble here. Silva gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Denke is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Silva lets go of the hold and Denke can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Silva!
Post fight, an emotional Jose Silva said 'I want a rematch with the winner of the akagi vs kazi fight '.

Event: CCR 56
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1#
Schuurman fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Schuurman's head coaches at !!!!!cheapest gym in rio!!!!!! elite coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Schuurman doesn't manage to clinch there - Denke circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schuurman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Denke misses with a straight right.
Denke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schuurman moves away.
Denke lands a really nice looking cross but Schuurman seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Schuurman has been cut.
Denke scores with a hook to the body. Schuurman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Denke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Denke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schuurman tries to clinch but Denke is having none of it. #CL#
Schuurman moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Denke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Denke breaks from the clinch.
Schuurman ducks under a wild hook from Denke.
Schuurman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Denke manages to circle out of the way.
Denke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schuurman is looking to clinch but Denke is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Denke! But no joy.#T1#
Schuurman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Denke throws out the jab.
Schuurman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Denke misses with a wild combination.
Schuurman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Denke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Schuurman is looking to clinch but Denke is avoiding it.
Schuurman moves out of range as Denke strikes.
Schuurman is looking to clinch.
Denke misses with an uppercut.
Denke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Denke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schuurman tries to clinch but Denke moves out of range.
Denke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schuurman staying out of range there.
Schuurman tries to clinch but Denke moves away
and Denke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denke throws a jab but it's blocked by Schuurman. #T2#
Schuurman wants to clinch up but Denke keeps it at a distance.
Schuurman tries to clinch but Denke is having none of it.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Denke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frank Schuurman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denke keeps the fight on the outside.
Denke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schuurman at a distance.
Denke looks to score with a jab to the body but Schuurman is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schuurman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Denke swats away the attempt to clinch by Schuurman.
Nice defenses there by Schuurman.
Schuurman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Denke.
Denke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Denke throws out a loose jab but Schuurman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schuurman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Denke misses with a straight right.
Schuurman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Denke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Schuurman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Denke throws out the jab.
Denke throws a hook but Schuurman avoids it easily.
Schuurman tries to clinch up
and Denke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Denke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Schuurman.
Denke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Schuurman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Denke counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schuurman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Denke swats away the attempt to clinch by Schuurman.#CL#
Schuurman moves into range and clinches up with Denke.
Schuurman misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Schuurman connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Denke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Denke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Denke lunges at Schuurman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schuurman's hand.
Schuurman moves in looking to clinch but Denke pushes him off.
Denke throws a big shot that misses.
Schuurman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Denke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Denke throws a hook but Schuurman blocks it.
Schuurman moves in looking to clinch but Denke pushes him off.
Schuurman is looking to clinch but Denke is avoiding it.
Schuurman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denke swats away the attempt to clinch by Schuurman.
Denke keeps the fight on the outside.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch but Denke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schuurman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Denke dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Denke circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Schuurman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Denke jumps guard but Schuurman stands there with Denke around his waist. Denke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Denke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schuurman backwards.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Denke blocks it.
Denke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Denke. #BC2#
Denke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Denke throws a shot from downtown. Schuurman moves away and avoids it.
Schuurman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schuurman defending well as Denke loads up on a big left hand.
Denke lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Schuurman.
A big left from Denke misses.
Denke keeps the fight on the outside.
Denke is looking for the big counter here.
Denke keeps the fight on the outside.
Schuurman moves in looking to clinch but Denke pushes him off.#T1#
Schuurman defending well as Denke loads up on a big left hand.
Denke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schuurman manages to avoid it.
Schuurman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Denke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schuurman looks to clinch
and Denke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schuurman is looking to clinch.
Schuurman doesn't manage to clinch there - Denke circles away.
Schuurman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Denke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#
Frank Schuurman's cut is getting worse.
Schuurman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Denke 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.
Denke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schuurman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schuurman tries to clinch up but Denke circles away and keeps his distance.
Denke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karl Denke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schuurman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Denke throws a body punch but Schuurman moves out of range.
Schuurman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Denke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Denke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Denke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schuurman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Denke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schuurman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Schuurman tries to counter by clinching up but Denke breaks away and moves out of range.
Schuurman tries to clinch up but Denke circles away and keeps his distance.
Schuurman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Denke.
Denke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denke keeps the fight on the outside.
Schuurman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Denke throws a hook but Schuurman avoids it easily.
Denke swats away the attempt to clinch by Schuurman.
Denke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schuurman is looking to counter the offense by Denke and move into the clinch.#T3##CL#
Schuurman moves into the clinch.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Denke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Denke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but Denke blocks with his arms.
Schuurman tries to land knees in the clinch but Denke avoids the damage to the body.
Denke lands a body shot.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Denke is blocking nicely.
Denke content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD2#
Denke successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Schuurman being controlled here momentarily. #SU#
Schuurman stands and steps away. Denke gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Schuurman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Denke.
Schuurman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schuurman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Denke avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Denke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Denke misses.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Denke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schuurman wants to clinch up but Denke keeps it at a distance.
Denke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Schuurman is looking to clinch.
Schuurman wants to clinch.
Denke throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Schuurman counters by moving into the clinch.
Denke fails to pull guard.
Denke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schuurman. #BC2#
Denke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Denke looks to throw the jab but Schuurman is out of range.
Denke throws a hook but Schuurman blocks it.
Schuurman wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Denke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Denke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schuurman.
Denke misses with an uppercut. Schuurman saw that one coming.
Schuurman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Denke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schuurman is looking to clinch but Denke is avoiding it.
Schuurman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schuurman moves away from the strike by Denke.
Schuurman wants to clinch
and Denke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denke lands with a good body shot.
Denke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Denke's corner calls for a 1-2. Denke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Denke circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schuurman tries to clinch but Denke moves out of range.
Denke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schuurman slips under a jab.
Schuurman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Denke swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Schuurman instigates a clinch.
Denke will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schuurman up against the cage.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Denke.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but Denke blocks with his arms.
Frank Schuurman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Denke.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Denke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schuurman tries to clinch but Denke moves out of range.
Denke lands a jab.
Schuurman is looking to clinch but Denke is avoiding it.
Schuurman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Denke throws out a counter right but Schuurman avoids it with no problem.
Denke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schuurman is looking to clinch but Denke is avoiding it.
Schuurman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schuurman tries to clinch but Denke is having none of it.
Denke swings for the body but Schuurman moves out of range.
A jab from Denke misses.
Denke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schuurman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schuurman darts in trying to clinch
and Denke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Denke circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schuurman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frank Schuurman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Denke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Schuurman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Denke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Schuurman pushes Denke up against the cage in a clinch.
Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Denke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Denke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schuurman is looking to clinch.
Denke misses with a hook.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Denke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schuurman fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Denke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Denke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Denke counters with a nice uppercut.
Denke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Schuurman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
Frank Schuurman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
Schuurman tries to clinch but Denke is having none of it.
Denke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Schuurmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Denke misses with a hook. Schuurman ducked under it nicely.
Schuurman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Denke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schuurman scrambles back to his feet.
Denke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schuurman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schuurman tries to clinch there but Denke circles away.
Denke moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#
Schuurman is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schuurman gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Denke gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Schuurman is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Denke!
A victorious Karl Denke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 73
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Turner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Denke.
Turner misses with a low kick as Denke jumps back.
Denke throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Denke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Denke throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turner is looking to chop away at Denke's legs.
Turner moves away from the strike by Denke.
Denke misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Denke throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Denke misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Denke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turner - the referee stops the clock and Denke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turner. Denke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
A low kick from Turner is predictable there
and Denke counters with a stiff right hand.
Denke 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.
Denke throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Denke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Denke is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Turner's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Turner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Denke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner misses the body punch
and Denke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Denke there.
Good leg kick by Turner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Denke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Denke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turner. Turner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Turner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Denke's calf.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Denke misses with a double jab. #T2#
Denke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Denke misses with the combination.
Turner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turner lands with a slapping head kick.
Turner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Denke misses the target.
Denke misses with a body punch
and Turner finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Turner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Denke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Denke misses with an uppercut
and Turner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Denke tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Turner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Denke walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
Denke misses the shot to the body.
Turner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Denke throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turner! But no joy.
Denke misses with an uppercut
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Denke scores with a shot to the body.
Denke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Ben Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Denke.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Denke moves out of range easily.
Denke is looking to counter punch.
Turner punishes Denke's body with a nice straight punch.
Denke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner defending well as Denke loads up on a big left hand.
Turner only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Denke lands with a right hand. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Denke has time to react.
A punch combination from Denke misses.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Denke moved out of range nicely.
Turner cracks the inside of Denke's front leg.
Denke walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Denke misses with an uppercut.
Denke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Denke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Denke throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner tests Denke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Denke loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Turner has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Denke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Denke under the eye.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Denke is rocked!
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Oh Denke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turner tries to move into range but Denke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Denke misses its intended target.
Denke seems to have got his legs back now.
Denke checks a leg kick.
It looked like Denke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab from Denke.
Turner tries to land a leg kick but Denke saw it coming and moves away.
Turner misses with a hook. Denke ducked under it nicely.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Denke.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Denke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Denke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner thows a leg kick but Denke checks it
and Denke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner cracks the inside of Denke's front leg.
Turner lands a nice looking body kick.
Turner is looking to score with low kicks.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Denke.
Denke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Denke throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Denke. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Turner.
Denke throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
A slow jab from Denke misses its intended target. #T2#
Denke throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Denke is out of range.
Turner scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Denke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Denke throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Turner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Denke's hands.
Turner misses with a leg kick
and Denke counters with a right hand to the body.
Turner misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Denke misses the target.#T3#
Nice jab there from Denke.
Turner scores with a jab. Denke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Denke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Denke.
Denke throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Turner flicks out a counter leg kick but Denke steps away.
Denke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Turner blocks a jab.
Denke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Denke misses.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denke manages to avoid it.
Denke misses with a wild body shot.
Denke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Turner throws out a leg kick but Denke moves out of range and Turner only half commits.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Denke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Denke misses with a straight left.
Turner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Denke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Denke down.
Denke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ben Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turner tries to work over Denke's front leg with a kick but Denke checks it.
Denke misses with a looping left.
Turner only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Turner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Denke throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Denke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ben Turner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Denke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turner thows a body kick. Denke tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Denke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Denke swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Denke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Denke. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Turner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turner lands a nice looking body shot.
Denke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him. #T1#
Turner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Denke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Denke will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Denke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner throws a wild body kick that Denke sees coming a mile off.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Denke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turner.
Turner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Denke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Denke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Denke misses the target.
Turner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Turner connects with a leg kick. Denke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Denke misses with a straight left.
Turner chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Denke takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Turner throws a leg kick but Denke checks it.
A big left from Denke misses.
Denke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Denke finds it's way round the side to connect with Turner's head.
Denke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Denke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner flicks out a counter leg kick but Denke steps away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Good leg kick by Turner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Denke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Denke misses with a hook.
It seemed like Turner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Denke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Denke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Denke on the side of the head.
Denke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Denke misses with a hook.
Turner clobbers Denke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner stuns Denke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Denke misses.
Turner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Denke's head backwards.
Denke's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Turner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Denke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Turner thuds a left hand into Denke's body.
Denke looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Denke slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Denke misses the target.
Turner jabs at Denke's body.
Turner lands a jab to the nose.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denke.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Denke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Turner.
Denke misses with an uppercut.
Turner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Denke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Denke blocks the body kick.
Karl Denke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Turner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Denke misses the body punch
and Turner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Turner!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 69
Date: Oct 11, 2016

#R1#
Matsumoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Matsumoto moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsumoto.
Denke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsumoto takes a shot to the head.
Denke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Denke has a couple of punches blocked by Matsumoto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsumoto. #BC2#
Denke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsumoto slips under a jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Denke'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.
Nice body punch from Matsumoto.
Denke blocks an elbow strike from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto 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.
Denke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matsumoto lands an elbow inside that Denke shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Denke fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Denke throws a head punch that misses.
Matsumoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matsumoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsumoto working aggressively here.
A short left from Denke.
Denke is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Denke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsumoto trying to control the position but instead, Denke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matsumoto into the cage.
Matsumoto misses with a body punch.
Matsumoto prevents a body shot from Denke.
Denke lands with a short shot to the head.
Denke has a couple of punches blocked by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
Denke throws a head punch that misses.
Denke tries to break the clinch but Matsumoto is controlling the position.
Denke has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matsumoto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Denke can turn it around.
Matsumoto lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Matsumoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Denke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Matsumoto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsumoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsumoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Denke controls his hands.
Denke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Denke prevents a body shot from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto tries a body shot but Denke blocks it.
Denke lands with a short shot to the head.
Denke wants to get back to striking at distance but Matsumoto won't allow it.
Denke misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsumoto.
Denke lands with a left to the head.
Matsumoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Denke or not.
Matsumoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Denke's elbow.
Matsumoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Denke backwards. #T3##TD2#
Denke successfully pulls guard.
Matsumoto wanted to stand there but Denke had control of the position.
Matsumoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Denke on the ground.
Matsumoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Denke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsumoto looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Denke is looking for a triangle but Matsumoto pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Denke is looking for a triangle but Matsumoto pushes his legs off easily.
Matsumoto trying to control but Denke is working from the bottom.
Denke seems keen to control Matsumoto's posture.#T4#
Denke looking for a sweep. Not yet Denke, not yet.
Denke seems keen to control Matsumoto's posture.
Matsumoto wants to control from the top but Denke keeps moving. #SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Denke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matsumoto defends it easily.
Matsumoto stopping the sweep attempt from Denke.
Matsumoto wanted to stand there but Denke had control of the position.
Matsumoto trying to control but Denke is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Karl Denke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Denke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matsumoto missing with a left hand there. Denke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Denke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsumoto throws a nice looking combination but Denke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsumoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denke.
Matsumoto misses the body punch
and Denke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ikuhisa Matsumoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsumoto looks to land a left hand but Denke moved out of range nicely.
Denke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matsumoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsumoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Denke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Denke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsumoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsumoto. #T1#
Matsumoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Denke swings for the body but Matsumoto moves out of range.
Matsumoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denke manages to avoid it.
Matsumoto wants to clinch up but Denke keeps it at a distance.
Matsumoto closes the distance but Denke moves to the side
and Denke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Matsumoto has closed the distance and engaged Denke in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Denke.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
Denke doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Denke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsumoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matsumoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Matsumoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denke.
Matsumoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Denke staying out of range there.
Denke tests Matsumoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Denke. Matsumoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Denke throws a body punch but Matsumoto moves out of range.
Matsumoto moves away from the strike by Denke.
Denke misses with a body shot
and Denke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Matsumoto moves into the clinch successfully.
Matsumoto misses with a body punch.
Matsumoto lands a right hand.
Denke tries to score a body lock takedown but Matsumoto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
A short body shot lands from Matsumoto as the two fighters clinch.
Matsumoto is looking to control Denke's arms but Denke gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matsumoto has his back to the cage.
Matsumoto takes a shot to the head.
Denke trying to stall but Matsumoto improves his position.
Ikuhisa Matsumoto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matsumoto misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Matsumoto.
Denke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Denke.
Denke misses with the head strike.
Matsumoto tries to work over Denke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Denke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Denke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matsumoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Matsumoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Denke's elbow. #BC2#
Denke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsumoto takes a swing at Denke's ribcage but misses.
Denke throws an off balance right hand
letting Matsumoto counter with a right hand.
Matsumoto tries to clinch up but Denke circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Denke cracks Matsumoto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsumoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Matsumoto scores with a jab to the body.
Matsumoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Denke throws a lazy right hand but Matsumoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsumoto throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsumoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matsumoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Denke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Denke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsumoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Matsumoto instigates a clinch.
Denke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ikuhisa Matsumoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Denke misses with an uppercut
enabling Matsumoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsumoto swings widly with a right hand
and Denke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Denke.
Matsumoto takes one on the button.
Matsumoto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Denke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matsumoto takes a swing at Denke's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Denke misses.
Denke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto wants to clinch.
Matsumoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Denke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Denke throws a body punch but Matsumoto moves out of range.
Matsumoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Matsumoto moves into the clinch successfully.
Matsumoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
Denke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matsumoto walks away with a smile on his face. Denke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matsumoto tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsumoto. That snapped Denke's head back.
Matsumoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denke.
Matsumoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Denke! But no joy.
Denke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsumoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Denke.
A shot to the liver by Matsumoto. Beautiful body shot.
Matsumoto takes a swing at Denke's ribcage but misses. #T2#
A left lands for Matsumoto.
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!
Matsumoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsumoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsumoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsumoto looks to land a combination but Denke avoids it well.
Denke misses with a straight left.
Matsumoto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ikuhisa Matsumoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Denke slips under a jab from Matsumoto.
Denke throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Denke counters with a straight right hand.
Matsumoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
A lazy left from Matsumoto finds it's target.
Denke lands a head shot.
Denke lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Matsumoto is rocked!
Denke takes a swing at Matsumoto's ribcage but misses.
Oh Matsumoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsumoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Denke finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsumoto's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsumoto. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Denke avoids the body shot from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto ducks under a wild hook from Denke.
Matsumoto seems to have got his legs back now.
Denke scores with a jab.
Denke misses the shot to the body.
Denke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Denke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Denke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Matsumoto misses with a body shot
and Denke counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denke throws a jab when Matsumoto was well out of range.
Denke's corner calls for a 1-2. Denke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsumoto misses with a hook
and Denke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matsumoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denke.
Matsumoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Denke walks into a straight right hand from Matsumoto.
Denke slips under a jab from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Denke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Denke jabs Matsumoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matsumoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Denke counters with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karl Denke.
I think Denke 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: MMAHelsinki - 62
Date: Sep 20, 2016

#R1#
Denke throws out a loose jab but Augusto Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Augusto Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Denke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A swing and a miss from Denke.
Augusto Da Silva throwing a counter right hand but Denke manages to avoid it.
Augusto Da Silva misses with a straight right.
Augusto Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Denke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Denke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT2#
It looks like Fernando Augusto Da Silva has been cut.
Augusto Da Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augusto Da Silva takes a swing at Denke's ribcage but misses.
Augusto Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Denke is just out of range.
Augusto Da Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Denke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Augusto Da Silva. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denke looks to score with a jab to the body but Augusto Da Silva is just out of range.
Denke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Augusto Da Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karl Denke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Denke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Augusto Da Silva slips a jab from Denke.
Denke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Denke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Augusto Da Silva back to the cage. Denke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Augusto Da Silva is looking to wear down Denke with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Denke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Augusto Da Silva.
Denke misses the jab.
Augusto Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denke manages to avoid it.
Denke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Augusto Da Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Augusto Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augusto Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Augusto Da Silva is rocked!
Denke measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Augusto Da Silva! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Karl Denke!
Our winner, Karl Denke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 55
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Denke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Denke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A thudding body kick lands there by Turner!
Denke takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner drops his hands momentarily and Denke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turner moves out of range as Denke strikes.
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Denke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Denke's head coaches at Zero Tolerance that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Turner misses.
Denke looks to land a combination. Turner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Denke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Denke misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Turner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Denke misses its intended target.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Turner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Turner scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#
Denke is rocked!
BOOM! Turner lands a beautiful left hook that drops Denke. Denke tries to recover but Turner is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Denke lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2016

#R1#
Lak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Denke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lak on the side of the head.
Lak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Denke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Denke lands a jab to the head.
Lak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lak walks straight into a right hand from Denke - that's dropped him! Denke jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Lak from any more punishment! Lak complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Karl Denke!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2016

#R1#
Lak walks into a straight right hand from Denke.#CUT2#
It looks like Makwan Lak has been cut.
Lak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Denke misses with a hook. Lak ducked under it nicely.
Lak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Denke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Denke lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Lak falls backwards - clearly groggy! Denke dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Denke!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2016

#R1#
Denke scores with a punch to the head.
Denke looks to land a combination but Light avoids it well.
Light throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Denke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Denke misses with an uppercut.
Denke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Denke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Light misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Denke misses its intended target.
Denke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Denke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Denke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Denke misses with a lunging right hand
and Light counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Light takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Denke. That snapped Light's head back. #T1#
Denke throws a lazy right hand but Light sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Light appears to be looking for a big counter.
Light swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Denke.
Denke throws a poor cross that misses
and Light counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Denke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Denke throws a right hand that misses
and Light connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Light. #CL#
Light moves into the clinch.#BC#
Light breaks the clinch.
Denke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Light counters with a right hand to the body.
Denke throws out a loose jab but Light uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denke is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Light.#CUT#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Light makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Denke throws a lazy uppercut
and Light connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denke misses with a double jab.
Light swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Denke looks to throw the jab but Light is out of range.
Denke looks to throw the jab but Light is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Denke. Those never looked like landing.
Denke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Denke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Light is looking to counter punch.
Light slips under a jab from Denke.
Light moves forwards but Denke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Denke.
Denke throws a hook to the side of Light's head but Light sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Denke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC2#
Light is rocked!#T3#
A slow jab from Denke misses its intended target.
Oh Light is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Light throws a left and a right that both miss
and Denke scores with a counter punch that sends Light to the canvas! Denke smells blood - he's punishing Light with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Light has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Denke!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016

#R1#
Denke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Again walks into a left hand. #ROC2#
Again is rocked!
Denke misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Again is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Again moves into the clinch.
Again seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Again manages to pull guard. #SU2#
Denke gets to his feet - Again follows without any prompting.
Denke lands with a cross.
Again needs to keep his hands up - Denke had a free shot at his head there.
Denke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Denke as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Denke misses its intended target.
Again swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Denke drops Again with a huge uppercut! Again drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Denke is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Denke!

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