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

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Beukeboom. Beautiful body shot.
Beukeboom throws a lazy right hand but Durand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beukeboom loads up on a big right hand but Durand slips the punch.
Durand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beukeboom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Durand under the eye.
Durand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beukeboom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good leg kick by Durand.
Durand dips to his left and cracks Beukeboom with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durand keeps Beukeboom at a distance using the push kick. #T1##CL#
Durand closes the distance and clinches.
Beukeboom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Beukeboom.
Durand throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Beukeboom has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
A right hand to the body from Beukeboom.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beukeboom is defending well for now.
Durand pushes off an throws an elbow but Beukeboom leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Beukeboom tries to work over Durand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beukeboom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beukeboom misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beukeboom.
Beukeboom managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
Durand misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beukeboom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Durand lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Durand tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beukeboom is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beukeboom! But no joy.
Beukeboom lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Beukeboom rushes Durand and presses him up against the ropes.
Durand struggles to land a body shot inside as Beukeboom controls his hands.
A short right from Beukeboom.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
Beukeboom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durands head.
Beukeboom lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beukeboom.
Durand misses with a body punch.
Beukeboom has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Durand seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Beukeboom can turn it around.
Durand blocks a body shot from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
Durand unloads a knee to the mid-section. Beukeboom lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Durand.
Beukeboom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bill Beukeboom will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Durand tries a head kick but it misses.
Beukeboom misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a leg kick.
Durand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom jabs Durand right on the nose. Durand blinks but takes it well.
Durand lands a jab to the nose.
Durand scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Durand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom misses with a hook. Durand ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beukeboom misses with a hook to the body
and Durand counters with a big head kick but Beukeboom shrugs it off.
Durand staying out of range there.
Beukeboom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Durand throws a low kick but Beukeboom avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beukeboom! But no joy.
Durand connects with a nice looking jab.
Durand scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jacques Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Beukeboom.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durand.
Durand feints a jab promting Beukeboom to slip. Durand then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Beukeboom slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beukeboom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beukeboom misses with an uppercut
and Durand counters with a nice leg kick.
Beukeboom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Beukeboom misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand motions for Beukeboom to come forward. Durand throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Durand with the inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Durand. Beautiful body shot.
Durand connects with a right hand. Beukeboom shakes it off.
Durand lands a nice shot that snaps Beukeboom's head back.
Durand lands a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Durand.
Durand connects with a nice looking jab.
Durand wants to land a leg kick but Beukeboom is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Durand.
Durand staying out of range there.
Durand seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Beukeboom lands a nice looking body shot.
Beukeboom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durand scores with a punch to the head.
Durand on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Durand throws a body punch but Beukeboom moves out of range.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beukeboom! But no joy.
Durand scores with a jab.
Durand digs a good hook to Beukeboom's body.
Durand throws a lazy body kick
letting Beukeboom counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beukeboom. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durand is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Durand misses with a head kick.
Durand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beukeboom! But no joy.#T1#
A lazy left from Beukeboom finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Beukeboom moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
Durand just misses with a punch to the body.
Durand lands with an overhand left.
Durand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beukeboom.
Durand takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC2#Durand is rocked!
Beukeboom throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
Durand slips a jab from Beukeboom.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beukeboom.
Durand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beukeboom misses the jab.
Beukeboom throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Beukeboom. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand lands with a kick to the ribs.
Beukeboom misses with a looping left.
Beukeboom 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.
Beukeboom drops his hands momentarily and Durand takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #KD2#
Beukeboom connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Durand onto his butt! Durand bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Durand lands a nice looking body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Beukeboom misses the target.
Durand throws a quick counter kick to the body but Beukeboom avoids it.
Beukeboom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand punishes Beukeboom's body with a nice straight punch.
Beukeboom blocks a jab.
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Beukeboom takes the third round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
That's time! Durand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Beukeboom throws an off balance right hand
and Durand counters with a good low kick that Beukeboom was not able to check.
Beukeboom blocks the body kick.
Durand takes one to the chin there.
Beukeboom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand manages to avoid it.#CL#
Durand clinches up with Beukeboom and pushes him back against the ropes.
Durand can't find room to land a body shot as Beukeboom controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beukeboom.
A right hook to the body lands for Beukeboom.
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Beukeboom - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Beukeboom breaks the clinch.
Beukeboom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Durand misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beukeboom. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Beukeboom connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Durand onto his butt! Durand bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#T1#
Beukeboom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #KD2#
Beukeboom scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Durand to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Beukeboom away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Durand got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Oh Durand is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durand slips under a jab.
Durand misses with a looping right.
Durand seems to have got his legs back now.
Durand walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bill Beukeboom!
Bill Beukeboom is the new light heavyweight champion!

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

#R1#
Nice body kick from Durand.
Bizihwaeile gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durand.
Durand fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizihwaeile! But no joy.
Fred Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaeile throws a big shot that misses.
Durand went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bizihwaeile throws a right hand that misses
and Durand counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Durand gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bizihwaeile avoids it.
Bizihwaeile avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bizihwaeile will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Durand up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaeile.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand is working Bizihwaeile over against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Durand throws an elbow but misses.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Durand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Durand lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Fred Bizihwaeile has been cut.#T1#
Durand comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bizihwaeile blocks a body shot from Durand. #BC2#
Bizihwaeile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bizihwaeile looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook
and Durand finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bizihwaeile swinging wildly here.
Nice jab there from Durand.
Bizihwaeile has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Durand.
Durand tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bizihwaeile swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durand bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bizihwaeile's head backwards.
Durand punishes Bizihwaeile's body with a nice straight punch.
Durand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile throws a push kick but Durand slaps the foot to one side. #T2##CL#
Durand clinches up against the ropes.
Durand lands a hook that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Durand softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short left from Durand.
Durand lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Bizihwaeile takes an elbow to the forehead.
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durand working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Durand lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Bizihwaeile.
Durand misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Durand. #CUT#That has opened up Fred Bizihwaeile's cut even more.#BC#
Durand breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Durand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile falls off balance throwing a combination
and Durand counters with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Bizihwaeile's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A low kick from Durand misses
letting Bizihwaeile counter with a right hand.
Bizihwaeile takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Durand was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bizihwaeile.
Durand lands a nice shot that snaps Bizihwaeile's head back.
Durand tries a low kick but Bizihwaeile avoids it.
Durand misses with a straight left.
Bizihwaeile throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick from Bizihwaeile is predictable there
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durand is looking to slow Bizihwaeile down with leg kicks.
Bizihwaeile is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL#
Durand darts in and clinches Bizihwaeile up against the ropes.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bizihwaeile avoids it.
Durand lands a hook that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Durand throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile avoids a wild elbow strike from Durand.
Durand struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaeile controls his hands.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but Bizihwaeile blocks with his arms.
Bizihwaeile missing with knees to the body.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizihwaeile can do to turn this around?#T1#
Bizihwaeile managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
Durand tries a knee to the head but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Durand misses with an elbow strike.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile throws a one two combo.
Bizihwaeile connects with a crisp jab.
Durand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bizihwaeile throws a big shot that misses.
Durand slips under a jab.
Durand scores with a sloppy right hand. Bizihwaeile should have avoided that one.
Bizihwaeile throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
Durand throws a body punch but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile tried to score with a low kick but Durand checks it.
Bizihwaeile lands a lovely overhand right.
Bizihwaeile misses with a combination #CL#
and Durand counters by clinching up. #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!
Durand lands a damaging elbow.
Durand misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Durand fails to land.
Bizihwaeile lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Durand landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bizihwaeile tries to land knees in the clinch but Durand avoids the damage to the body.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bizihwaeile has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Durand lands a left hand.
Bizihwaeile throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Durand tries a knee to the head but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Durand tries a knee to the head but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Bizihwaeile lands an elbow just above Durand 's eye.
Durand has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Durand prevents Bizihwaeile from breaking the clinch.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand managing to block the knees to the body from Bizihwaeile.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fred Bizihwaeile's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand slips under a jab from Bizihwaeile.
It looked like Durand was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Durand misses with a double jab.
Bizihwaeile blocks a head kick by Durand.
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice right hand.
Bizihwaeile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bizihwaeile throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bizihwaeile avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bizihwaeile looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Durand scores with a spinning back kick!
Durand thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bizihwaeile if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile thows a body kick. Durand tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Durand takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bizihwaeile misses with a left hand
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Durand throws a big shot that misses.
Bizihwaeile avoids the body shot from Durand.
Bizihwaeile misses with an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand.
Bizihwaeile falls off balance throwing a combination
and Durand counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Durand swings for the body but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range of the body kick from Durand.
Durand jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Durand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Durand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bizihwaeile throws a right hand that misses
and Durand counters with a nice body shot.
Durand slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Durand. That snapped Bizihwaeile's head back. #T2#
Bizihwaeile throws a series of punches but Durand avoids them all with ease.
Bizihwaeile tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bizihwaeile thows a leg kick but Durand checks it #CL#
and Durand counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A knee to the head by Durand.
Durand missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Durand just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bizihwaeile's brow.
Bizihwaeile blocks an elbow strike.
Bizihwaeile lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Bizihwaeile blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Bizihwaeile throws an elbow but misses.
Durand avoids a wild elbow strike from Bizihwaeile.
Durand lands an elbow inside that Bizihwaeile shrugs off. #BC2#
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Bizihwaeile moves out of range easily.
Durand thuds a left hand into Bizihwaeile's body.
Bizihwaeile misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Bizihwaeile's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Bizihwaeile throws a looping overhand right but Durand ducks down to avoid it.
Durand blocks a jab.
Durand tries to land a front kick but Bizihwaeile steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bizihwaeile is looking for the big counter here.
Durand lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bizihwaeile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaeile.
Durand throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Durand lands a slapping body shot.
Bizihwaeile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand moves away.
Bizihwaeile throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick but Durand moved away.
Bizihwaeile misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaeile throws a looping overhand right but Durand ducks down to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Durand scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Durand scores with a sloppy right hand. Bizihwaeile should have avoided that one.
Durand lands a right hook to the body.
Durand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaeile.
Durand moves away from the strike by Bizihwaeile.
Durand scores with a punch to the head.
Bizihwaeile throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
Durand's corner calls for a 1-2. Durand obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot by Durand.
Bizihwaeile misses with a straight left.
Durand quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Durand tries to clinch up but Bizihwaeile circles away and keeps his distance.
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaeile swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bizihwaeile shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Durand tries to clinch but Bizihwaeile is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice shot by Durand.
Durand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Durand moves out of range of the body kick.
Bizihwaeile with a nice calf kick.
A big right from Bizihwaeile misses.
Bizihwaeile jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bizihwaeile scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Durand swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bizihwaeile blocks the body kick.
Bizihwaeile looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand had his way with Fred Bizihwaeile in that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Bizihwaeile's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Durand is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fred Bizihwaeile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bizihwaeile swinging wildly here.
Bizihwaeile misses with a double jab
and Bizihwaeile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durand misses with a head kick.
Durand looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bizihwaeile appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Durand misses with a straight left.
Durand thumps Bizihwaeile with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durand.
Durand lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bizihwaeile takes a step back to recover.
Bizihwaeile is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Bizihwaeile misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaeile will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durand misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durand 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 Bizihwaeile has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bizihwaeile and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Durand moves out of range as Bizihwaeile throws a body kick.
Durand thuds his shin into the meat of Bizihwaeile's side.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick that is checked
and Durand counters with a body kick.
Bizihwaeile throws an overhand right that lands on Durand's shoulder, as Durand tries to avoid the shot.
Durand catches Bizihwaeile with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bizihwaeile throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.
Durand looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bizihwaeile throws an overhand right that lands on Durand's shoulder, as Durand tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Durand finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
Bizihwaeile lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Durand throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Durand drives through and clinches with Bizihwaeile against the ropes.
Durand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Bizihwaeile throws an elbow but misses.
Durand unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bizihwaeile lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bizihwaeile is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand pushes Bizihwaeile back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Durand lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durand lands a knee to the body.
Durand creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bizihwaeile's defenses.
Bizihwaeile pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Bizihwaeile throws a head punch that misses.
Bizihwaeile pushes off an throws an elbow but Durand leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Bizihwaeile working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Jacques Durand thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Fred Bizihwaeile was interviewed post fight and said '9/10 your still a bum'.

Event: AKF 55 | Durand vs. Redfist
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Durand loads up on a big right hand but Redfist slips the punch.
Durand lands a body shot.
Redfist looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redfist fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durand scoring well with a low kick there.
Durand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redfist.
We've been informed that Redfist 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.
Durand takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Durand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Redfist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redfist.
Durand tries to clinch but Redfist moves out of range.
Redfist misses with a left hand
and Durand counters with a nice uppercut.
Durand misses with a looping right.
Redfist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redfist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Redfist takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Durand!
Redfist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durand. #T1#
Redfist throws a nice looking combination but Durand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Durand lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Durand has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
Durand tests Redfist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redfist throws a lazy right hand but Durand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durand.
A big right from Redfist misses.
Redfist misses with a lunging right hand
and Durand counters with a low kick, right behind Redfist 's knee.
Durand connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Durand misses with a wild combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Durand blocks the leg kick.
Redfist avoids the body shot from Durand.
Redfist thuds a left hand into Durand's body.
Redfist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Redfist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Redfist checks a leg kick nicely.
Durand misses with a head kick.
Redfist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redfist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
Durand connects with a body shot that sends Redfist's belly button to the back.
Durand connects with a body shot.
Redfist catches Durand with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Redfist takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Redfist throws an off balance right hand
letting Durand counter with a right hand.
Redfist throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Durand slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Redfist moves out of range easily.
Redfist lands with a right hand.
Durand tries to close the distance and clinch but Redfist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redfist avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice cross by Redfist.
Durand walks into a stiff left hand from Redfist.
Durand lands a leg kick that knocks Redfist off balance momentarily.
Redfist takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sortek Redfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durand.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Durand wants to clinch.
Redfist lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfist swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Redfist.
Durand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Redfist throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Durand tried to score with a low kick but Redfist checks it.#T1#
A nice combination there by Durand.
Jab by Durand.
Nice uppercut lands for Redfist. That snapped Durand's head back.
Redfist throws a shot from downtown. Durand moves away and avoids it.
Redfist throws a leg kick but Durand checks it. #CL#
Durand has closed the distance and engaged Redfist in a clinch.
Redfist missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Durand.
Durand lands with a light punch inside.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redfist is defending well for now.
Durand throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees to the body from Durand.
Redfist is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redfist looking to throw knees to the head but Durand is blocking nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Durand. #BC#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redfist thuds his right hand into Durand's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durand slips a straight right by Redfist.
Redfist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Durand stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Durand as he connects with a hook.
Durand misses with an attempted mid kick.
Durand lands a nice shot that snaps Redfist's head back.
Redfist checks the leg kick nicely there.
Redfist tries to land a body kick
and Durand counters with an outside leg kick.
Redfist connects with a looping right hand.
Redfist misses with a body kick.
Durand does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Durand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durand with a nice calf kick.
Redfist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redfist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redfist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durand.
Redfist fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Durand misses with a body kick.
Durand slips a jab from Redfist.
A lazy left from Durand finds it's target.
Durand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Redfist misses with a looping left.
Durand throws a nice inside leg kick.
Redfist throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a nice kick to the body.
Durand staying out of range there.#CL#
Durand rushes Redfist and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redfist backwards.
Durand lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redfist.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redfist.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Durand breaks from the clinch.
Redfist fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Durand is out of range.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
Redfist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Redfist throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Redfist checks a low kick from Durand.
Durand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redfist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redfist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redfist swats away the attempt to clinch by Durand.
A slow jab from Redfist misses its intended target.
Durand throwing a counter right hand but Redfist manages to avoid it.
Durand throws a wild body kick that Redfist sees coming a mile off.
Redfist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A bone on bone clash there as Redfist blocks the leg kick.
Redfist feints a counter leg kick.
Durand pivots, looking for a leg kick but Redfist is out of range and Durand settles back down.
Durand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Redfist swings away with a body shot that misses
and Durand makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Redfist moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick. #T2#
Durand throws out a loose jab but Redfist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redfist lands with a right hand.
Durand slips a straight right by Redfist.
Durand tries to clinch but Redfist moves away
and Redfist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand throws a jab but it's blocked by Redfist.
Redfist moves out of range of the leg kick from Durand.
Redfist throws a shot from downtown. Durand moves away and avoids it.
Redfist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Redfist.
Durand 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.
Redfist swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Redfist throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Redfist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redfist throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Durand misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Redfist 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.
Durand scores with a one two! Redfist had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Redfist looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
And Durand counters with a quick kick to the body but Redfist blocks it.
Redfist avoids the body shot from Durand.
Durand takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durand is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circling - Redfist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durand is looking to land body kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Redfist checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Redfist's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durand avoids the body shot from Redfist.
Redfist throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redfist throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durand.
It appears Durand was looking to counter with a kick there.
Redfist jabs Durand to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Redfist lands a jab to the nose.
Durand wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redfist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand moves away.#T1#
Durand tries to score with a low kick but Redfist moves his leg out of the way.
Durand throws out a loose jab but Redfist uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durand.
Durand takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Durand throws a push kick but Redfist slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Redfist.
Redfist lands with a straight right. Durand didn't see that one coming.
Redfist wants to slow Durand down by chopping away at his legs.
Jab, jab by Durand - just one landing.
Redfist slips under a jab from Durand.
Redfist throws out a counter right but Durand avoids it with no problem.
Redfist throws an overhand right that lands on Durand's shoulder, as Durand tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Durand tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Redfist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Redfist.
A telegraphed right hand from Redfist misses the target.
Durand looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durand feints and then cracks Redfist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Redfist down. #T2#
Redfist misses with a looping right.
Redfist swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Durand counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redfist can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Redfist if he has to take too many more of those.
Durand bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Redfist's head.
Redfist takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Redfist misses.
Redfist throws a low kick, looking for Durand's leg but Durand calmly moves out of range.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Redfist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durand is looking to clinch but Redfist is avoiding it.
Redfist fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Redfist misses with an uppercut
letting Durand counter with a right hand.
Durand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redfist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Redfist misses with a jab to the body
and Durand counters with a nice uppercut.
Durand misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jacques Durand will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Durand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sortek Redfist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redfist thuds a left hand into Durand's body.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Durand walks into a stiff left hand from Redfist.
Durand throws a push kick but Redfist slaps the foot to one side.
Redfist throws a jab but it's blocked by Durand.
Durand misses with an attempted mid kick.
Redfist appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Redfist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Durand throws a chopping leg kick but Redfist manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Durand clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand managing to block the knees to the body from Redfist.
Durand lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Redfist lands a shoulder strike.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Durand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redfist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Durand is defending well for now.
Redfist gets through Durand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Redfist landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Nice elbow from Durand.
Durand struggles to land a body shot inside as Redfist controls his hands.
Durand throws a head punch that misses.
Durand throws an elbow but it misses.
Durand lands a body punch in the clinch.
Redfist prevents a body shot from Durand.
Durand pushes Redfist back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redfist lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redfist throws a big shot that misses.
Crunch! Durand slams his shin into Redfist's torso.
Durand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Redfist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Redfist misses
and Durand counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Redfist lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redfist misses with an uppercut
and Durand counters with a solid body kick.
Redfist is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T2#
Redfist misses with a right hand
and Durand counters with a nice leg kick.
Durand throws a front kick that sends Redfist stumbling back into the ropes.
Redfist 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.
Durand blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Durand misses the target.
Redfist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Durand scoring well with a low kick there.
Redfist throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Durand connects with a single shot there.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Redfist looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
Durand lands with a nice body kick.
Redfist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durand bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redfist throws an off balance right hand
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand moves out of range as Redfist throws a body kick.
Redfist swings away with a body shot that misses
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Jacques Durand thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Sortek Redfist spoke after the fight, saying 'You win or you learn. 148'.

Event: AKF 53 | Obama vs. Dimitrov
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Durand moves out of range of the leg kick from Juttu.
Crunch! Durand slams his shin into Juttu's torso.
Juttu blocks a head kick by Durand.
Juttu thows a leg kick but Durand checks it
letting Durand counter with a right hand.
Juttu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Durand counters with a stiff right hand.
Durand tries a head kick but it misses.
Durand throws a leg kick which misses Juttu's front leg but catches the back leg as Juttu tries to avoid it.
Durand has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
Juttu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durand tries to close the distance and clinch but Juttu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juttu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durand.
Durand takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick from Juttu is predictable there
and Durand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Durand lands an overhand right.
Juttu looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
Durand motions for Juttu to come forward. Durand throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Juttu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Juttu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick from Durand.
Jab by Durand.
Juttu digs a good hook to Durand's body.
Juttu throws a wild body kick that Durand sees coming a mile off.
Juttu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand counters with a left to the body.
No joy there for Juttu, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Durand fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand throws a body punch but Juttu moves out of range.
Durand lands with a straight right. Juttu didn't see that one coming.
Juttu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Juttu throws a low kick, looking for Durand's leg but Durand calmly moves out of range.
Juttu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Durand, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durand lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Juttu throws a leg kick but Durand checks it.
Juttu looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
Durand lands an overhand right.
Juttu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Durand looks to land a body kick but Juttu moved away.
Juttu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Durand with a body shot.
Durand wants to clinch up but Juttu keeps it at a distance.
Juttu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Durand with a body shot.
Durand delivers a nice body kick.
Durand fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Juttu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Durand with the inside leg kick.
Juttu is looking to score with low kicks.
Durand is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Juttu avoids the body shot from Durand.
Juttu feints a counter leg kick.
Juttu scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand throws a wild body kick that Juttu sees coming a mile off.
Durand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Durand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Juttu avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Durand connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Juttu momentarily.
Juttu misses with a kick to the body.
Juttu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durand tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Juttu manages to circle out of the way.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Durand misses with a low kick.
Juttu misses with a straight left.
Durand tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Juttu feints a counter leg kick.
Juttu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Juttu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durand is able to avoid easily.
Durand bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Durand tries to score with a low kick but Juttu moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Durand looks to land a left hand but Juttu moved out of range nicely.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juttu can do to turn this around?
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Juttu moves out of range easily.
Durand with a jab.
Durand misses with a head kick.
Juttu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Juttu throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand lands with a nice body punch.
Durand lands a front kick.
Durand connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Juttu checks a leg kick.
Durand scoring well with a low kick there.
Juttu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Juttu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand 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##CL#
Juttu gets tackled into the ropes by Durand. Durand maintains the clinch.
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Juttu breaks the clinch.
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durand checks a leg kick.
Durand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juttu.#CL#
Durand has closed the distance and engaged Juttu in a clinch. #BC#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Juttu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Durand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Durand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durand with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Juttu looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
Juttu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A nice leg kick from Durand, right into the meat of the thigh.
Juttu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durand circles away quickly and effectively.
Durand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durand throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Juttu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jacques Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand lands a two punch combo.
Juttu moves out of range of the body kick.
Despite the aggression on Juttu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Durand doesn't manage to clinch there - Juttu circles away.
Durand fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Juttu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durand lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Durand lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Juttu at a distance.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand scores with a shot to the body.
Juttu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Durand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durand throws a head kick that half lands.
Durand slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Durand clinches up against the ropes.
Durand blocking some punches.
Durand creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Durand creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Juttu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juttu misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Durand counters with a quick kick to the body but Juttu blocks it.
Durand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juttu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Juttu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durand.
Durand tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Juttu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Juttu misses with a jab to the body
and Durand counters with a leg kick.
Durand connects with a good right hand that stumbles Juttu. Juttu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Juttu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand.#CL#
Juttu gets tackled into the ropes by Durand. Durand maintains the clinch.
Juttu looking to throw knees to the head but Durand is blocking nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Durand.
A knee to the head by Durand.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durand blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand lands a nice shot to the body.
Durand lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Durand utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durand lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Juttu.
Durand is working Juttu over against the ropes.#T1#
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Juttu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Durand tries a body shot but Juttu blocks it.
Juttu misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juttu.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Durand throws an elbow but misses.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
Durand throws an elbow but it misses.
Juttu misses with some punches.
Jacques Durand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Juttu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Durand. #BC#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Juttu throws a jab but it's blocked by Durand.
Juttu blocks a head kick by Durand.
Juttu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juttu. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durand tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Juttu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Juttu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durand.
Durand with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand jabs Juttu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Juttu throws a front kick aimed at Durand's knee but Durand avoids it well.
Durand is looking to land body kicks.
Juttu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Durand has taken the fight to the clinch.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durand misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durand tries a body shot but Juttu blocks it.
Durand scores with a shoulder strike.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand had his way with Ruma Juttu in that round.
That's time! Durand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Durand digs a good body shot into Juttu's ribs.
Juttu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Durand takes the fight into the clinch.
Durand struggles to land a body shot inside as Juttu controls his hands.
Durand lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Juttu backwards.
Durand misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Juttu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Juttu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Durand checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
As Juttu looks to move away, Durand throws a big counter combo but Juttu just gets out of the way.
Durand lands a jab to Juttu's midsection.
Durand attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Juttu is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Durand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juttu throws out the jab.
Juttu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durand finds it's way round the side to connect with Juttu's head.
Durand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Durand connects with a nice looking jab.
Juttu throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ruma Juttu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand scores with a jab to the jaw.
Juttu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Durand with the inside leg kick.
Durand throws a head kick but Juttu moves out of range.
Juttu tries a quick counter leg kick but Durand is wise to it.
Juttu throws a low kick but Durand avoids it.
Juttu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Juttu throws a lazy right hand but Durand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Juttu misses
and Durand counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Juttu tries to keep at a distance but Durand has taken the fight into the clinch.
Juttu throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Juttu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: AKF 49 | Diego vs. Durand 2
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1##CL#
Diego clinches.
A right hand to the body from Durand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Durand throws an elbow but misses.
We've been informed that Durand 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.
Durand working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Durand blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Durand.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Durand avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Diego working aggressively here.
Durand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Durand cracks Diego with a nice body shot.
Diego on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Durand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diego avoids it.
Durand pushes Diego back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Durand landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diego is breathing heavily.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diego blocks it with crossed arms.
Durand lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Draughn Diego has been cut.#T1#
Durand digs a right hand underneath Diego's ribcage. Diego let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Durand lands a nice elbow.
Durand lands a right hand.
Durand connects with a knee to the head.
Durand lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Durand scores with a knee to the head.
Durand creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diego's defenses.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durand lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Durand blocking some punches.
Durand landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Durand.
Durand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Durand crunches a lovely knee into Diego's ribcage.
Durand scores with a hook to the body.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Durand scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Durand.
Durand lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Durand. #T2#
Durand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Durand lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diego.
Durand lands an elbow that stopped Diego in his tracks for a moment.
Durand connects with a knee to the head.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Durand.
Durand working Diego over with knees to the body.
Durand lands a damaging elbow.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durand with a knee to the head.
Durand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Durand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Durand lands an elbow inside.
Durand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diego takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC2#Diego is rocked!
Diego blocks a body shot from Durand.
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Durand breaks from the clinch.
Diego seems to have got his legs back now.
Durand tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Draughn Diego's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Diego tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Durand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durand blocks the body kick.
Durand thinks about the counter body kick.
Diego tried to score with a low kick but Durand checks it.
Durand stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diego seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Durand feints and then cracks Diego's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diego down.
Diego wants to clinch up but Durand keeps it at a distance.
Diego takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diego tries to clinch up but Durand circles away and keeps his distance.
Diego fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diego misses with a kick to the body.
Durand throws out a leg kick but Diego moves out of range and Durand only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tries to clinch but Durand moves away
and Durand counters with a low kick, right behind Diego 's knee.
Durand dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durand tries to land a leg kick but Diego saw it coming and moves away.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donk. Durand catches Diego right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Diego tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Durand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Durand throws a leg kick but Diego checks it.
Diego lands a really nice looking cross but Durand seems unphased.
Diego blocks a jab.
Durand misses with a low kick as Diego jumps back.
Diego looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Durand.
Diego tries to stall but Durand uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diego on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diego prevents a body shot from Durand.
Durand lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Durand lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Durand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diego takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Diego throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Draughn Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand throws a nice outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Diego!
Diego wants to clinch.
Durand lands with a shot to the body.
Diego avoids the body shot from Durand.
Diego throws a right and a left that Durand avoids nicely.
Durand throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Durand bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Draughn Diego's cut.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Diego blocks a head kick by Durand.
Diego wants to clinch.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Durand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diego scores with a kick to the midsection.
Diego scores with a nice head shot.
Diego looks to land a body kick but Durand moved away.
Durand was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durand checks it well.
Durand tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego moves to clinch but Durand breaks away
and Durand counters with a slapping leg kick.
Durand bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Diego wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Diego tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Durand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durand throws a chopping leg kick but Diego manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diego misses with a combination
and Durand finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Diego misses with a shot to the body
and Durand counters with a nice body kick.
Diego walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Durand lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diego circles away quickly and effectively.
Durand connects with a body shot that sends Diego's belly button to the back.
Diego checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Durand is looking to score with low kicks.
Diego misses with a hook
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diego chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durand can pounce on him.
Durand moves out of range of the body kick from Diego.
Diego tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego darts in trying to clinch
and Durand counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Durand has Diego up against the ropes in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
Durand lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards. #BC2#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Durand darts in and clinches Diego up against the ropes.
Durand throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jacques Durand seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Durand breaks from the clinch.
Diego lands a jab to Durand's midsection.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durand lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Durand closes the distance and clinches.
Diego tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
Durand working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Draughn Diego's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Diego is looking to clinch but Durand is avoiding it.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Durand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego blocks a jab.
A leg kick checked by Durand.
Durand tries to move into range but Diego moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durand. That's going to slow Diego down.
Durand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Durand is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Durand takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Durand takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
Durand moves away from the strike by Diego.
Durand throws a poor cross that misses
and Diego counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Durand with a knee to the head. #T1#
Durand creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diego's defenses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Durand lands a damaging elbow.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego tries a head kick but it misses.
Durand avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Durand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diego motions for Durand to come forward. Diego throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego misses with a body punch
and Durand counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Diego is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Durand.
Diego takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durand jabs at Diego's body.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.#T2#
Durand lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand misses with a wild body shot.
Durand lands a really nice looking cross but Diego seems unphased.
Durand pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diego is out of range and Durand settles back down.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diego takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diego moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
Durand misses the shot to the body.
Diego works the jab nicely.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Durand lands with a shot to the body.
Durand scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Draughn Diego'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!#R5#
Durand feints a jab promting Diego to slip. Durand then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diego slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Diego takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice uppercut lands for Diego. That snapped Durand's head back.
Diego misses with a lunging right hand
and Durand makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Diego.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diego blocks the body kick.
Diego getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Durand throws a low kick, looking for Diego's leg but Diego calmly moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durand tries to counter with a clinch but Diego shakes him off and moves away.
Durand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Durand takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Durand throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diego swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Diego instigates a clinch.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego pushes Durand back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego lands a right hand.
Durand working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Durand with a knee to the head.
Durand works on Diego's body with a couple of short punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Durand lands a shoulder strike.
Durand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durand lands a right hand.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durand lands a nice knee 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!
Knees to the body from Durand.
A shot in the inside from Durand.
Durand creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diego's defenses. #T2#
Durand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Draughn Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durand lands a shot to the body.
Durand lands a nice shot to the body.
Durand scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Durand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diego tries to work over Durand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Diego is blocking nicely.
A body shot lands from Durand.
Durand missing with knees to the body.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Durand throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Diego swats away the attempt to clinch by Durand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego throws a body kick that misses
and Durand counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diego's knee momentarily.
Diego wants to clinch up but Durand keeps it at a distance.
Diego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durand 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand is the new heavyweight champion!
Jacques Durand seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Draughn Diego stepped up to the mic, saying 'You’re so lucky I wasn’t at full energy Durand. I’m gonna kill you I’m the rematch. You’re so lucky.'.

Event: AKF 45 | Durand vs. Diego
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Diego moves away from the strike by Durand.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Durand paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Diego has managed to clinch.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Durand misses with a punch to the body.
Durand misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durand blocks a body shot from Diego.
Durand misses with the head strike.
Durand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Durand controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand scores with a hook to the body.
Durand lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Durand can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Durand throws an elbow but it misses.
Diego lands an uppercut.#T1##BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durand swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Durand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durand has time to react.
Durand lands a nice looking body kick.
Durand connects with a body shot.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
Durand walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Durand lands with a kick to the ribs.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand moves away.
Draughn Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Durand is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Durand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand.
Diego has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Diego has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand.
A jab lands there for Diego.
Diego misses the jab.
Durand takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Durand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Durand throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diego has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Durand with a knee to the head.
Durand lands a left hand.
Durand with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jacques Durand 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#
Diego takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diego throws a hook but Durand blocks it.#CL2#
Diego clinches up against the ropes.
Durand struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Durand putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diego in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Diego working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Durand.
A knee to the head by Durand.
Durand using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Durand lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Durand softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
Durand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand pushes Diego back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Durand as the two fighters clinch.
Diego is breathing heavily.
Durand tries to land knees in the clinch but Diego avoids the damage to the body.
Durand tries a knee to the head but Diego blocks it.
Durand misses with a punch to the body.
Diego blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
Durand blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Durand.
Diego lands a body punch.
Durand lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Durand landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Durand.
Durand lands a nice uppercut.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diego avoids it.
Durand lands an elbow inside.
A short body shot lands from Durand as the two fighters clinch.
Jacques Durand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Durand stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Durand lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diego avoids it.
Durand lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Draughn Diego has been cut.
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diego blocks it with crossed arms.
Diego misses with the head strike. #T2#
Diego takes an elbow to the forehead.
Durand with a knee to the head.
Durand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durand working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Durand throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
Durand lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Durand unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diego lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diego can do to turn this around?
Diego chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durand can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Durand lunges at Diego with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diego's hand.
Diego moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
Durand wants to slow Diego down by chopping away at his legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Diego misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Draughn Diego's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Durand takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
Durand moves out of range of the body kick from Diego.
Diego throws a combination. Durand tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Durand doesn't manage to clinch there - Diego circles away.
Diego tries to clinch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Diego was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diego has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand.
Diego tries to clinch but Durand is having none of it.
Diego tries to clinch there but Durand circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand keeps the fight on the outside.
Durand throws a body kick that misses
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Durand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Durand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Durand was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diego.
Durand is looking to wear down Diego with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diego misses with a right hand
and Durand counters with a stiff right hand.
Durand throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Durand swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Durand slips under a jab.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Durand circles away.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Durand counters by clinching up.
A nice left hand lands by Durand.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durand lands an uppercut.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durand lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diego is trying to stall.
Durand lands a nice shot to the body.
Durand using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Durand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
Durand misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durand tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego tries to stall but Durand uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diego blocks it with crossed arms.
Durand lands a knee to the body.
Diego misses with some punches.
Durand scores with a knee to the head.
Durand digs a right hand underneath Diego's ribcage. Diego let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Durand.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durand works on Diego's body with a couple of short punches.
Durand lands a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Draughn Diego's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Durand misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diego tries to clinch but Durand moves out of range.
Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durand finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Durand missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Diego. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand misses the shot to the body.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durand is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diego.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego is looking to clinch.
Diego is looking to clinch but Durand is avoiding it. #T1#
Diego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diego closes the distance but Durand moves to the side
letting Durand counter with a right hand.
Durand throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
Durand lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Durand checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durand misses with a low kick.
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand delivers a nice body kick.
Durand throws a shot to the body.
Durand throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Durand paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Durand misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Durand coming out on top.
Diego swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand dodges the punch combination from Diego.
Diego is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Diego takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durand scoring well with a low kick there.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Durand with a nice calf kick.
Durand lands a jab to Diego's midsection.#CL2#
Diego clinches up against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Durand just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diego's brow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Durand obliges.
Durand with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand had his way with Draughn Diego in that round.
The cut man is working on Draughn Diego's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Durand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Durand takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Durand tries to clinch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego avoids the body shot from Durand.
Nice uppercut there from Diego.
Durand scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Durand misses with a wild body shot.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durand slips under a jab.
Diego wants to clinch.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diego.
Durand lands a slapping body shot.
Durand delivers a nice body kick.
Diego digs a good body shot into Durand's ribs.
Durand connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Durand swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diego counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Durand.
Diego lands a lovely overhand right.
Diego blocks the body kick.
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick lands for Durand.
Durand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Some bone on bone action there as Durand checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Diego.#T2#
A jab from Durand finds it's way through Diego's defenses.
Draughn Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand throws a good cross that connects.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Durand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durand tried to counter with a leg kick but Diego avoided it.
Durand throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
Durand misses with a kick to the body.
Diego tries to clinch but Durand is having none of it.
Durand appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diego throws a wild body kick that Durand sees coming a mile off.
Durand throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diego wants to clinch up but Durand keeps it at a distance.
Durand throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diego crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Durand - the referee stops the clock and Diego gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Durand. Diego manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Durand lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diego's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Jacques Durand thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Draughn Diego had this to say: 'You’re so lucky I wasn’t at full energy Durand. I’m gonna kill you I’m the rematch. You’re so lucky.'.

Event: AKF 42 | Diego vs. Benedetti
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Durand lands a nice looking body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Durand! #CUT#It looks like Francis The Predator has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Durand. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Durand.
Durand lands with a nice body kick.
The Predator showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durand.
The Predator swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durand bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Predator's head backwards.
Durand lets loose with a powerful body kick. The Predator will feel that in the morning.
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from The Predator on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Durand darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Durand has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durand lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Predator takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Durand fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Predator has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Durand misses
and The Predator counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Durand works over The Predator's head and body with a nice combination.
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durand misses with a wild body shot. #T2##CL#
The Predator tries to keep at a distance but Durand has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
The Predator's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Predator throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand looks to land a body kick but The Predator moved away.
The Predator let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Durand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Predator 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 Predator chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durand can pounce on him.
Durand moves to clinch but The Predator breaks away #KD2#
and The Predator counters with a beautiful hook that drops Durand to the mat! Will Durand be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent The Predator to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Durand is up. He looks OK to continue.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Predator.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Francis The Predator should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Durand avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Predator looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Durand lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Predator takes a step back to recover.
The Predator misses the jab.
Nice body kick from Durand.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand misses the shot to the body.
The Predator 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.
Durand chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Durand pushes The Predator away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Durand looks to land a body kick but The Predator moved away.
A big right from The Predator misses.
A combination from Durand does no damage.
The Predator takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Durand delivers a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Durand finds it's target.#CL#
Durand forces The Predator back against the ropes and clinches.
Durand scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Durand lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Durand connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Predator's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from The Predator misses its intended target.
Durand jabs at The Predator's body.
Durand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Predator misses with a double jab.
As The Predator looks to move away, Durand throws a big counter combo but The Predator just gets out of the way.
Durand sizes up The Predator with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Durand lands with a good body shot.
The Predator throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Durand - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Durand is looking to land body kicks.
Durand jabs The Predator to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Predator walks into a jab.
The Predator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand.
Durand listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Durand.
A nice side step and The Predator releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Durand throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Durand scores with a spinning back kick!
The Predator misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Durand moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Predator manages to avoid it.
The Predator doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Predator misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a nice uppercut.
The Predator ducks right into an uppercut from Durand.
The Predator misses with a body shot.
Durand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durand gets off balance looking for a body kick
and The Predator counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Durand swings for the body but The Predator moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from The Predator misses the target. #T2#
The Predator looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Durand moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Durand lands with a cross.
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!
Durand lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Durand has managed to clinch.
The Predator blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Predator avoids it.#BC2#
The Predator escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durand takes one to the side of the head.
The Predator takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Durand thumps The Predator with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Durand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Durand uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Durand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Predator has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand.
Durand throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Predator will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Predator moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
The Predator looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Durand misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durand throws a good cross that connects.
A low kick from Durand is predictable there
letting The Predator counter with a right hand. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durand.
Durand ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Predator moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
Durand throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durand lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Predator misses with a hook.#CL#
Durand instigates a clinch.
Durand scores with a shoulder strike.
Durand throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Predators head. #T2#
The Predator is trying to force a seperation but Durand has the dominant position.
The Predator wants to break free but Durand has control.
Durand looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Predator takes a knee to the side of the body.
The Predator is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Durand throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Predator has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That kick from Durand tenderised The Predator's leg. The Predator is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durand digs a good hook to The Predator's body.
The Predator misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durand scores with a hook to the body. The Predator takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand had his way with Francis The Predator in that round.
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 ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Jab, jab by Durand - just one landing.
The Predator blocks the body kick.
Durand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Durand catches The Predator with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Predator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand.
Francis The Predator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Predator throws a series of punches but Durand avoids them all with ease.
Durand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Durand finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Durand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Predator misses with a hook.#T1#
The Predator 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.
Durand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durand scores with a nice right hand.
Durand throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The Predator takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Durand closes the distance and clinches.
The Predator has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Durand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The Predator has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Predator is trying to break free.#BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Durand fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Predator can do to turn this around?
Durand connects with an inside leg kick.
Durand misses with a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Durand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Predator takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Predator throws a big shot that misses.
Durand moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The Predator has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Predator takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durand throws a front kick that sends The Predator stumbling back into the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:46
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:46
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Jacques Durand, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AKF 39 | Benedetti vs. Durand
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Durand lands an overhand right.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durand is looking to land body kicks.
Durand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Durand throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Benedetti misses the target.
Durand throws a chopping leg kick but Benedetti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durand throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benedetti on the side of the head.
Benedetti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durand lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand misses with a wild body shot.
Benedetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durand is looking to slow Benedetti down with leg kicks.
Nice shot lands for Benedetti.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand tries a head kick but it misses.
Benedetti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Durand on the side of the head.
Durand tries to move into range but Benedetti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Benedetti lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durand moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Durand slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Durand looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durand throws a leg kick but Benedetti moved away.
Benedetti motions for Durand to come forward. Benedetti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good shot there by Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
Benedetti misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Durand thinks about the counter body kick.
Benedetti takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Durand releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Durand slips under a jab.
Durand throws the kick towards the body but Benedetti avoids it.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Durand 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.#T2#
Nice cross by Durand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
Durand looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durand.
Benedetti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick misses from Durand. #CL2#
Durand forces Benedetti back against the ropes and clinches.
A short left from Benedetti.
Benedetti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Durand comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Claudio Benedetti has been cut.
Durand lands an elbow that stopped Benedetti in his tracks for a moment.
Benedetti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Durand wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Benedetti.
Durand blocks an uppercut.
Durand blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Claudio Benedetti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Claudio Benedetti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Benedetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Benedetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Durand slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durand.
Durand throws a leg kick but Benedetti checks it.
Benedetti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Durand moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Durand misses with a body shot.
Durand has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Durand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti avoids the head kick by Durand.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
Durand blocks a jab.
Durand blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Claudio Benedetti is winning the standup battle so far.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Durand.
Durand lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Benedetti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durand can pounce on him.
Durand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durand connects with a crisp jab.
Durand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a right hand that misses
and Durand counters with an inside leg kick.
Durand has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benedetti finds it's way round the side to connect with Durand's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
Durand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durand wants to land a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benedetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durand. That's going to slow Benedetti down.
Benedetti 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.
Benedetti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Durand eats them both and turns towards Benedetti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti throws a hook but Durand blocks it.
Durand was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick. #T2#
Durand tries a low kick but Benedetti avoids it.
It looked like Benedetti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Durand.
Donk. Benedetti catches Durand right on the button with a cross.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Durand's head but Durand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durand looks for the body kick but Benedetti saw that one coming.
Benedetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benedetti moves out of range of the leg kick from Durand.
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Benedetti.#CL2#
Durand closes the distance and pushes Benedetti back into the ropes.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durand scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Durand landing knees to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch.
A jab from Durand finds it's way through Benedetti's defenses.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Claudio Benedetti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Claudio Benedetti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durand looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti jabs Durand to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Durand slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
It seemed like Durand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Durand lands with a nice body punch.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.#CL2#
Durand closes the distance and pushes Benedetti back into the ropes.
Durand lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Benedetti is blocking nicely.
Benedetti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Durand lands an elbow that stopped Benedetti in his tracks for a moment.
Durand landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Durand blocks an uppercut.
Durand takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Durand breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
A nice side step and Durand releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Durand staying out of range there.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
Durand pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range and Durand settles back down.
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Benedetti throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Durand, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Durand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Durand ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Durand doesn't manage to clinch there - Benedetti circles away.
Benedetti is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Durand's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti is looking to counter punch.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durand. Durand obviously looking to wear him down.
Durand ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Durand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti moves out of range as Durand strikes.
Benedetti blocks the body kick.
Benedetti moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Durand.
Durand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
Durand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti misses with a right hand
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Durand staying out of range there.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and Durand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Claudio Benedetti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Durand loads up on a big right hand but Benedetti slips the punch.
Benedetti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benedetti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benedetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Durand follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Durand lands with a nice body kick.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.
Benedetti lands with a right hand.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Durand moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Durand gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Durand makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Durand landing knees to the head.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but Benedetti blocks with his arms.
Durand lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Durand.
Benedetti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Durand lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but Benedetti blocks with his arms.
Durand lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Durand digs a right hand into Benedetti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benedetti's gas tank. #T1#
A short right from Durand on the inside.
Durand lands an elbow just above Benedetti 's eye.
Durand crunches a lovely knee into Benedetti's ribcage.
Durand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Durand landing knees to the body.
Durand cracks Benedetti with a nice body shot.
Durand lands a damaging elbow.
Durand comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Benedetti takes a knee right on the jaw!
A left hand lands to the body for Durand.
A knee to the head by Durand. #ROC2#Benedetti is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Benedetti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benedetti misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand tries to clinch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Durand jabs Benedetti right on the nose. Benedetti blinks but takes it well.
Durand staying out of range there.
Benedetti backing away here, and Durand unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Benedetti seems to have got his legs back now.
Durand catches Benedetti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A cross from Durand lands.#T2#
Benedetti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benedetti misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Durand counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Durand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti. #BC2#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Durand unleashes a big counter combination but Benedetti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Durand misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Benedetti misses the target.
Benedetti misses with a right hand
and Durand counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Durand connects with an inside leg kick.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durand.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
Durand tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Durand misses.
Durand throws the left hand but Benedetti avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Claudio Benedetti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
Durand swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Durand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benedetti. That did some damage!
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
Benedetti throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand shapes to counter with a head kick.
Benedetti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benedetti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benedetti misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a good low kick that Benedetti was not able to check.
Durand throws a body kick that misses.
Benedetti lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Benedetti throwing a counter right hand but Durand manages to avoid it.
Durand connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Durand throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti.
Durand misses with a kick to the body.
Benedetti moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Durand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benedetti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Durand to score with a decent uppercut.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durand looks to land a body kick but Benedetti moved away.
Durand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Benedetti does it's job there.
Nice jab there from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Benedetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benedetti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Benedetti misses. #T2#
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Benedetti moves out of range easily.
Benedetti throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand throws a leg kick which misses Benedetti's front leg but catches the back leg as Benedetti tries to avoid it.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Benedetti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durand wants to counter with a clinch but Benedetti pushes him away.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Durand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durand slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durand moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Benedetti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Durand.
Durand fakes the leg kick and cracks Benedetti in the body.
Benedetti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durand finds it's way round the side to connect with Benedetti's head.
Benedetti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Durand tries to clinch there but Benedetti circles away.
Benedetti throwing a counter right hand but Durand manages to avoid it.
Benedetti throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durand 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Jacques Durand thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Claudio Benedetti was interviewed post fight and said '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: AKF 35 | Durand vs. Benedetti
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Durand's shoulder, as Durand tries to avoid the shot.
Durand connects with a body shot.
Durand wants to clinch.
Durand throws a body kick that misses.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durand.
Durand tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benedetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durand blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Durand was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Benedetti.
Durand is looking to clinch but Benedetti is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benedetti! But no joy.
Durand fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durand slips under a jab from Benedetti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Durand closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durand.
Durand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Benedetti misses with a wild combination.
Benedetti throws a chopping leg kick but Durand manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Benedetti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benedetti is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Durand looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.
Benedetti throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.
Benedetti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Durand slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Durand takes one to the chin there.
Benedetti tries a head kick but it misses.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Benedetti checks a leg kick nicely.
Benedetti throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Durand is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Benedetti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benedetti.
Benedetti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benedetti.
Durand lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durand looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
It looked like Durand was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Benedetti.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Durand slips the punch.
Benedetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Durand throws a head kick that half lands.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.
Durand fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benedetti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand scores with a nice body kick.
Durand avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Durand has Benedetti up against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand is trying to break the clinch but Benedetti is controlling him.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
Benedetti blocks the elbow strike.
Benedetti lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Claudio Benedetti will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Benedetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benedetti misses with a hook. Durand ducked under it nicely.
Durand lands the left hand.
Durand throws a front kick aimed at Benedetti's knee but Benedetti avoids it well.
Durand slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Durand misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durand.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Durand avoids it with no problem.
A nice combination there by Benedetti.
Durand lands with a straight right. Benedetti didn't see that one coming.
Durand takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Durand lands an overhand right.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Durand counters with an outside leg kick.
Durand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Durand defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Durand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Durand misses with a kick to the body.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
Benedetti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Durand scores with a jab.
Benedetti takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti throws a hook but Durand blocks it.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
The crowd cheers as Benedetti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Durand doesn't seem phased though.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durand appears to be looking for a big counter.
Benedetti throws out a powerful jab.
Durand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut
and Durand counters with a body kick that stops Benedetti in his tracks momentarily.
Durand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch combination from Durand misses.
Benedetti lands with a hook. Durand tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.#T2#
Durand connects with a solid leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durand 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 Benedetti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Benedetti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Durand misses with a head kick.
Benedetti throws a hook but Durand blocks it.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Durand moves away and avoids it.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Durand misses with a hook.
Benedetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheers as Durand lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benedetti doesn't seem phased though.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
Durand is looking to counter with a body kick.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Durand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durand moves to clinch but Benedetti breaks away
and Benedetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Durand.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Durand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durand blocks a jab.
It appears Durand was looking to counter with a kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
Claudio Benedetti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Durand's shoulder, as Durand tries to avoid the shot.
Durand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Durand tries to clinch up but Benedetti circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benedetti. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDurand.
Benedetti misses with a head kick.
Durand avoids the head kick by Benedetti.
As Benedetti backs away, Durand returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
Durand connects with a crisp jab.
Benedetti digs a good hook to Durand's body.
Benedetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Durand momentarily.
Durand avoids the head kick by Benedetti.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durand moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Benedetti throws a hook but Durand blocks it.
Benedetti just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDurand.
Benedetti lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
Durand is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Durand throws a leg kick but Benedetti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Durand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benedetti throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.
Good work by Durand as he checks the leg kick.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Durand throws a leg kick which misses Benedetti's front leg but catches the back leg as Benedetti tries to avoid it.
Durand slips a jab from Benedetti.
An attempted straight right counter from Durand misses the target.
Jacques Durand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benedetti throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Durand defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Durand tries a low kick but Benedetti avoids it.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti scores with a punch to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Benedetti as he connects with a hook.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Benedetti blocks a head kick by Durand.
Durand slips under a jab.
Durand is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti misses with a hook. Durand ducked under it nicely.
Durand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
Durand is looking to score with low kicks.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
Benedetti misses with a double jab.
Benedetti scores with a body shot.
Durand throws a jab when Benedetti was well out of range.
Benedetti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benedetti checks a leg kick nicely.
Durand misses with a low kick as Benedetti jumps back.
Benedetti lands with a slapping head kick.
Benedetti digs a good hook to Durand's body.
Benedetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand manages to avoid it.
Benedetti walks into a left hand.
Durand lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benedetti's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Benedetti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benedetti 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Benedetti!
Claudio Benedetti is the new light heavyweight champion!
Claudio Benedetti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AKF 32 | Dimitrov vs. Durand 2
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Dimitrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durand.
Dimitrov throws a combination that misses
and Durand finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Durand lands a slapping body shot.
Dimitrov throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Dimitrov moves out of range easily.
Dimitrov wants to clinch.
Dimitrov throws a right and a left that Durand avoids nicely.
Durand lands with a good body shot.
Dimitrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durand.
Dimitrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dimitrov misses with a body shot.
Dimitrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dimitrov fakes the leg kick and cracks Durand in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Durand moves into the clinch successfully.
Durand tries to throw a body punch but Dimitrov avoids it by throwing Durand back against the ropes. #T1#
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Durand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimitrov is trying to break the clinch but Durand has him pressed against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Dimitrov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Dimitrov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Durand gets through Dimitrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durand tries to land knees in the clinch but Dimitrov avoids the damage to the body.
Durand landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Dimitrov is blocking nicely.
Durand throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov takes a shot to the head.
Durand keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dimitrov's efforts to push away.
Dimitrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Dimitrov takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Durand scores a nice knee to the body.
Dimitrov tries to break the clinch but Durand is controlling the position. #T2#
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Dimitrov is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand throws a jab when Dimitrov was well out of range.
Dimitrov throws the kick towards the body but Durand avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimitrov misses with a head kick.
Durand takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dimitrov throws a series of punches but Durand moves out of range.
Durand fakes the leg kick and cracks Dimitrov in the body.
Dimitrov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dimitrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durand circles away quickly and effectively.
Durand cracks Dimitrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dimitrov is looking to clinch but Durand is avoiding it.
Dimitrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dimitrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.
Durand fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dimitrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Durand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Durand cracks Dimitrov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dimitrov swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with an outside leg kick.
Durand has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dimitrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durand throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dimitrov with a nice calf kick.
Durand's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dimitrov under the eye.
Dimitrov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Durand moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Dimitrov rushes Durand and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand tries to work over Dimitrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Durand.
Durand misses with an elbow strike.
Durand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand scores with a shoulder strike.
Dimitrov has had enough of the clinch but Durand keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Durand lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Durand scores with a nice hook to the head.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dimitrov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dimitrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Durand misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Durand throws a push kick but Dimitrov slaps the foot to one side.
Dimitrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durand finds it's way round the side to connect with Dimitrov's head.
Dimitrov is looking to chop away at Durand's legs.
Durand stuns Dimitrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Durand looks for the body kick but Dimitrov saw that one coming.
Dimitrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dimitrov wants to clinch.
Durand only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Durand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov is looking to counter punch.
Durand keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Durand finds it's way through Dimitrov's defenses.
Dimitrov tries to clinch there but Durand circles away.
Durand on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dimitrov. Dimitrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Durand checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dimitrov looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.
Dimitrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Durand.
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimitrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durand lands a really nice looking cross but Dimitrov seems unphased.
Dimitrov tries to clinch up but Durand circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimitrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dimitrov walks into a jab.
Dimitrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durand finds it's way round the side to connect with Dimitrov's head. #T1##CL2#
Durand fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dimitrov, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dimitrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durand now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Durand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durand tries a quick counter leg kick but Dimitrov is wise to it.
Dimitrov throws a head kick that misses.
Dimitrov throws a head kick that misses.
Durand circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Durand lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dimitrov doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick by Dimitrov misses
and Durand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dimitrov tries to clinch but Durand is having none of it.
Durand bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Durand lands a right hook to the body.
Dimitrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dimitrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dimitrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Durand bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dimitrov's head.
Durand connects with a single shot there.
Nice body kick from Durand.
Durand cracks Dimitrov with a good jab.
Dimitrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dimitrov misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dimitrov thinking.
Dimitrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durand. #CL2#
Durand instigates a clinch.
Dimitrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dimitrov managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
Dimitrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Durand misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durand misses with a knee strike. #T3#
Dimitrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Durand has him pressed against the ropes.
Dimitrov takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Dimitrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dimitrov!
Durand blocks the body kick.
Durand follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dimitrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov lands a nice shot that snaps Durand's head back.
Dimitrov throws a leg kick
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dimitrov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Durand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dimitrov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durand counters with a stiff right hand.
Dimitrov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Durand counters with a leg kick.
Durand staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Dimitrov misses. #T4#
Dimitrov misses with a low kick.
Dimitrov swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimitrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Dimitrov clinches up against the ropes.
Durand lands with a right to the head.
Dimitrov is trying to break free.
Durand tries a knee to the head but Dimitrov blocks it. #BC#
Dimitrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dimitrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Durand scores with a jab. Dimitrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dimitrov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Durand lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dimitrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Durand drives through and clinches with Dimitrov against the ropes.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand 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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Durand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dimitrov avoids the head kick by Durand.
Dimitrov moves out of range of the body kick from Durand.
Durand scores with a hook.
Dimitrov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Dimitrov gets a clinch.
Durand misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Durand scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dimitrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dimitrov misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimitrov throws a combination that misses
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dimitrov throws a big shot that misses.
Durand explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Durand gets a clinch.
Jacques Durand seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimitrov wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Durand throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand misses with an elbow over the top.
Durand throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dimitrov working hard to break the clinch.
Dimitrov blocks a body shot from Durand.
Durand pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Dimitrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durand landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Durand on the inside.
Durand misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Durand. Beautiful body shot.
Durand bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Durand. #T2#
Durand stuns Dimitrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dimitrov wants to clinch.
Durand scores with a jab to the head.
Dimitrov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Durand.
Dimitrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dimitrov wants to slow Durand down by chopping away at his legs.
Durand works Dimitrov's body with a nice hook.
Durand tests Dimitrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Dimitrov is rocked!
Dimitrov drops his hands momentarily and Durand needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Dimitrov just on the top of the head. Dimitrov drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Dimitrov - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacques Durand thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AKF 29 | Durand vs. Dimitrov
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1##CL#
Durand pushes Dimitrov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand tries to land knees in the clinch but Dimitrov avoids the damage to the body.
Dimitrov avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
Durand tries a knee to the head but Dimitrov blocks it.
Dimitrov has had enough of the clinch but Durand keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand blocks a head kick by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dimitrov misses with an uppercut
and Durand counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dimitrov misses with a few strikes there.
Dimitrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Dimitrov.
Durand throwing a counter right hand but Dimitrov manages to avoid it.
Dimitrov misses with a combination
and Durand counters with a body kick that stops Dimitrov in his tracks momentarily.
Durand lands a lovely overhand right.
Durand has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
Durand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dimitrov's head backwards.#T1#
Durand fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durand moves out of range as Dimitrov strikes.
Dimitrov throws an off balance right hand
and Durand counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Durand misses with a body shot.
Durand avoids the head kick by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov throws a right hand that Durand ducks under and follows up with a left that Durand also avoids with ease.
Durand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dimitrov. That did some damage!
A nice inside leg kick there by Durand. That's going to slow Dimitrov down.
Dimitrov misses with a looping right.
Dimitrov throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
Durand lands with a nice body kick.
Dimitrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Durand circles away.
Dimitrov misses with a head kick.
Dimitrov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durand half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dimitrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Dimitrov throws a hook but Durand blocks it.
A nice leg kick from Durand, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dimitrov tries to clinch up.
Dimitrov misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dimitrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick misses from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov misses with a double jab
and Durand counters with a left to the body.
Durand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Dimitrov misses.
Dimitrov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durand connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dimitrov scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Durand gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dimitrov.#CUT2#It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.#CL#
Dimitrov tries to keep at a distance but Durand has taken the fight into the clinch.
Durand throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimitrov.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Dimitrov is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Durand - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Durand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dimitrov's face.
Durand pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durand lands a damaging elbow.
Durand misses with an elbow over the top.
Durand working aggressively here.
Durand lands a right hand.
Dimitrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Durand tries to throw a body punch but Dimitrov avoids it by throwing Durand back against the ropes.
Durand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimitrov's elbow.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dimitrov has Durand pressed against the ropes, preventing Durand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dimitrov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Durand working Dimitrov over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Dimitrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Durand rushes Dimitrov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Durand working aggressively here.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dimitrov avoids it.#BC#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Durand bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dimitrov's head.
Dimitrov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dimitrov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #KD2#
Dimitrov staggers Durand with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Durand looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
A low kick from Dimitrov misses
and Durand counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Dimitrov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand 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#
Dimitrov staggers Durand with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Durand looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Dimitrov is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov is the new super heavyweight champion!
Daniel Dimitrov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: AKF 26 | Durand vs. Bandichoo
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Bandichoo misses with a body punch
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand works the jab nicely.
Durand just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandichoo throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Bandichoo.
Durand throws a counter high kick but Bandichoo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bandichoo 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.
Durand scores with a leg kick.
Bandichoo throws a leg kick but Durand moved away.
Bandichoo throws a poor cross that misses
and Bandichoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy body kick from Bandichoo
and Durand counters with a right hand to the body.
Durand works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bandichoo misses with a straight right.
Durand cracks Bandichoo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Bandichoo throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandichoo throws an off balance right hand
and Durand counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Durand works Bandichoo's body with a nice hook.
Bandichoo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bandichoo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Durand on the side of the head.
Bandichoo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bandichoo.
A jab from Bandichoo misses.
Bandichoo throws a leg kick
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Bandichoo drops his hands momentarily and Durand takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Durand is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Durand throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bandichoo on the side of the head.
Durand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durand takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Durand tries a head kick but it misses.
Durand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bandichoo catches Durand with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Durand avoids the head kick by Bandichoo.
Durand is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A low kick lands for Durand.
Bandichoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durand misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand scores with a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bandichoo.
Durand moves out of range as Bandichoo throws a body kick. #T2#
Bandichoo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bandichoo throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand takes one on the button.
Bandichoo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bandichoo swats away the attempt to clinch by Durand.
A low kick from Bandichoo misses
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Durand lands with an overhand left.
Bandichoo misses the shot to the body.
Durand avoids a kick to the body.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandichoo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bandichoo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durand went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Durand tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bandichoo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bandichoo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bandichoo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bandichoo throws a series of punches but Durand avoids them all with ease.
Durand pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bandichoo back to the ropes. Durand follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Bandichoo works Durand's body with a nice hook.
Bandichoo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand defending well as Bandichoo loads up on a big left hand.
Durand scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Durand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bandichoo misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Durand blocks the leg kick.
Bandichoo just misses with a punch to the body.
Durand half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big left from Bandichoo misses.
Durand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bandichoo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandichoo looks to throw a body kick
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Bandichoo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durand appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bandichoo tries to land a leg kick but Durand saw it coming and moves away.
Durand defending well as Bandichoo loads up on a big left hand.
Bandichoo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bandichoo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Durand.
Bandichoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Durand.
Bandichoo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bandichoo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand.
Bandichoo throws a lazy right hand but Durand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bandichoo. That did some damage!
Durand steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bandichoo. That one must have hurt.
Bandichoo takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
Bandichoo looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.
Bandichoo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
Durand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Durand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Durand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
That's time! Durand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Durand tests Bandichoo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bandichoo looks for the body kick but Durand saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Bandichoo.
Durand scoring well with a low kick there.
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Bandichoo.
Durand scores with a push kick.
Bandichoo looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.
Durand feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bandichoo connects with a nice looking jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Durand.
Durand tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bandichoo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durand moves away from the strike by Bandichoo.
Durand scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bandichoo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandichoo throws a jab but it's blocked by Durand.
Bandichoo walks into a left hand. #T1#
Nice shot by Bandichoo.
Durand tries to clinch but Bandichoo moves out of range.
Bandichoo misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Bandichoo.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand cracks Bandichoo with a good jab.
Durand lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice shot by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Durand.
Bandichoo takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
Bandichoo scores with a jab to the body.
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandichoo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Durand blocks it well.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Durand explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bandichoo is breathing heavily.
Bandichoo misses with a right hand
and Bandichoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Durand lands a front kick.
Bandichoo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut lands for Durand. That snapped Bandichoo's head back.
Bandichoo missing with a left hand there. Durand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandichoo looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
Durand tries to clinch but Bandichoo is having none of it.
Durand with a nice calf kick.
Bandichoo throws a push kick but Durand slaps the foot to one side.
Nice uppercut lands for Durand. That snapped Bandichoo's head back.
Durand scores with a push kick.
Durand throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Durand scores with the left hand. Bandichoo knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Durand instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Durand. #BC2#
Bandichoo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bandichoo misses with a hook.
Durand connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Durand jabs Bandichoo right on the nose. Bandichoo blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Durand has managed to clinch. #BC#
Durand breaks from the clinch.
Durand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandichoo.
As Bandichoo backs away, Durand returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Durand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandichoo throws out the jab.
Durand swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Durand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bandichoo misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a nice leg kick.
Bandichoo misses with a straight left.
Durand lands a nice looking body kick.
Durand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bandichoo connects with a body shot that sends Durand's belly button to the back.
Durand moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Durand doesn't manage to clinch there - Bandichoo circles away.
Bandichoo tries to bum rush Durand with a series of wild strikes but Durand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand tests Bandichoo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durand connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Bandichoo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses.
Durand connects with a single shot there.
Durand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bandichoo.
Durand scores with a jab. Bandichoo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bandichoo throws a right hand that misses
and Durand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandichoo. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durand lands a leg kick that knocks Bandichoo off balance momentarily.
A big right from Bandichoo misses.
A little feinted left hand from Durand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bandichoo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand is looking to slow Bandichoo down with leg kicks.
Bandichoo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Bandichoo tries to get set, Durand tries to push him back and clinch up but Bandichoo manages to avoid the attempt.
Bandichoo misses with a right hand
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bandichoo scores with a head kick.
Durand misses with a head kick.
Bandichoo thuds a left hand into Durand's body.
Bandichoo walks into a straight right hand from Durand.
Bandichoo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand.
Durand blocks a head kick by Bandichoo.
Durand tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandichoo misses with a hook to the body
letting Durand counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandichoo. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durand scores with a sloppy right hand. Bandichoo should have avoided that one.
Bandichoo looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandichoo scores with a jab. Durand acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Durand fakes the leg kick and cracks Bandichoo in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Bandichoo.
Durand throws a head kick that Bandichoo semi-blocks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandichoo. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Durand throws a body kick that misses.
Durand takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Durand appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bandichoo takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
Bandichoo loads up on a big right hand but Durand slips the punch.
Bandichoo throws a good cross that connects.
Durand is looking to slow Bandichoo down with leg kicks.
Bandichoo looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range. #CL#
Durand darts in and clinches Bandichoo up against the ropes.
Durand lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bandichoo is defending well for now.
Durand scores a nice knee to the body.
Bandichoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Durand breaks from the clinch.
Durand misses with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Durand.
Bandichoo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandichoo can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Bandichoo. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand connects with an inside leg kick.
Durand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bandichoo swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a body kick.
Durand cracks Bandichoo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Durand's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bandichoo under the eye.
Bandichoo misses with a body kick.
Bandichoo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durand can pounce on him.
Bandichoo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Durand gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Durand throws an elbow but misses.
Bandichoo blocks a body shot from Durand.
Durand lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bandichoo backwards.
Bandichoo takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Taz Bandichoo has been cut.
A short uppercut from Durand. #BC2#
Bandichoo manages to break the clinch.
Bandichoo takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
Bandichoo misses with a kick to the body
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Bandichoo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durand connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Durand moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Durand connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bandichoo's hands.
Durand feints and then cracks Bandichoo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bandichoo down.
Durand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bandichoo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Bandichoo moves into range and clinches up with Durand.
Durand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bandichoo's elbow.
Taz Bandichoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bandichoo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durand lands an elbow just above Bandichoo 's eye.
Bandichoo has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
Durand lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bandichoo or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bandichoo.
Durand misses with a punch to the body.
Durand lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Durand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bandichoo's face.
Bandichoo blocks an elbow strike from Durand.
Nice body punch from Durand.
Durand working Bandichoo over with knees to the body.
Durand lands a nice knee to the body.
Durand landing knees to the head.
Durand lands with a right to the head.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durand throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Durand lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durand lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Durand scores with a knee to the head.
Bandichoo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durand lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Bandichoo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC#Bandichoo is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jacques Durand!

Jacques Durand wins by unanimous decision!
Jacques Durand retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Jacques Durand thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AKF 23 | Ringnes vs. Durand
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Ringnes ducks right into an uppercut from Durand.
A swing and a miss from Ringnes .
Durand takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Durand connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ringnes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Durand will feel that in the morning.
Ringnes throws a nice looking combination but Durand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ringnes throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ringnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ringnes cracks a nice hook into Durand's ribs.
Ringnes takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
Durand avoids the body shot from Ringnes .
Ringnes scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand moves forwards but Ringnes connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
Ringnes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Durand throws a right and a left that Ringnes avoids nicely.
It looked like Ringnes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Durand.
Ringnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand moves away.
Ringnes misses with a low kick.
Ringnes backing away here, and Durand unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Durand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ringnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand.
Durand fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ringnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ringnes . Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ringnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ringnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durand 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.
Durand lands a front kick.
Ringnes connects with a high kick.
Ringnes moves out of range of the body kick from Durand.
Durand defending well as Ringnes loads up on a big left hand.
Durand pushes Ringnes away with a front kick.
Ringnes motions for Durand to come forward. Ringnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Durand.
Ringnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durand sizes up Ringnes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durand.
Ringnes avoids a kick to the body.
Durand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Durand connects with a solid leg kick.
Durand lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ringnes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Durand counters with a left to the body.
Ringnes throws an off balance right hand
and Durand counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ringnes thinking. #CL2#
Durand has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ringnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durand finds it's way round the side to connect with Ringnes 's head.
Durand with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No joy there for Durand, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Durand with the inside leg kick.
Ringnes is looking to slow Durand down with leg kicks.
Durand slips a straight right by Ringnes .
Durand replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ringnes blocks it well.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Durand lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ringnes will feel that in the morning.
Durand misses with a body punch
and Ringnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ringnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Durand drives through and clinches with Ringnes against the ropes.
Durand lands a knee to the body.
Ringnes is breathing heavily.
Durand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Durand lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Durand unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ringnes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Ringnes blocks a head kick by Durand.
Ringnes misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ringnes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durand. Durand obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Durand lands a nice hook to Ringnes 's body. Ringnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ringnes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Durand scores with a hook to the body. Ringnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durand takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ringnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arild Ringnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ringnes misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Ringnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Durand counters with a body kick that stops Ringnes in his tracks momentarily.
Durand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good shot there by Durand.
Durand feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ringnes s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Durand scores with a body shot.
Durand sizes up Ringnes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand lands a really nice looking cross but Ringnes seems unphased.
Ringnes moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
Nice body kick from Durand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Durand dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durand connects with a solid leg kick.
Durand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ringnes .
A jab from Durand finds it's way through Ringnes 's defenses.
Durand throws a wild body kick that Ringnes sees coming a mile off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durand. That's going to slow Ringnes down.
Durand jabs Ringnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Ringnes catches Durand right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand delivers a nice body kick.
Ringnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durand scores with a leg kick.
Ringnes moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
Ringnes misses with a body shot.
Durand scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Durand tries a head kick but it misses.
Durand thumps Ringnes with a low kick.
Ringnes throws a lazy right hand but Durand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ringnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot lands for Durand.
Ringnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Ringnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Durand is out of range.
Ringnes throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Durand counters by clinching up.
Ringnes working aggressively here.
Durand tries a body shot but Ringnes blocks it. #BC#
Ringnes manages to break the clinch.
Durand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ringnes misses with a leg kick
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Ringnes moves out of range easily.
Ringnes tries to work over Durand's front leg with a kick but Durand checks it.
Durand scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Ringnes moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ringnes takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
Durand feints and then cracks Ringnes 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ringnes down.
Ringnes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ringnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ringnes connects with a body shot that sends Durand's belly button to the back.
Durand delivers a nice body kick.
Ringnes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand.
Durand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ringnes . That did some damage!
Durand works Ringnes 's body with a nice hook.
Jab by Durand.#CL2#
Durand clinches.
Durand utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Durand lands a nice shot to the body.
Durand working Ringnes over with knees to the body.#T3#
Nice elbow from Durand. #CUT2#It looks like Arild Ringnes has been cut.#BC2#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ringnes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Durand throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A nice leg kick from Durand, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durand throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Durand has taken the fight to the clinch.
Durand misses with a punch to the body.
Durand lands with a right to the head.
Durand is leaning against Ringnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Durand missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Durand.
Durand scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Durand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ringnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand. #T4#
Durand working Ringnes over with knees to the body.
Durand lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durand with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Durand on the inside.
Durand working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ringnes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ringnes blocks the elbow strike.
Durand creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ringnes 's defenses.
Durand connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durand bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ringnes 's head.
Durand connects with a solid leg kick.
Durand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ringnes throws a leg kick but Durand checks it.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Ringnes .
Ringnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.
Durand follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand 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.
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#
Durand lands a leg kick that knocks Ringnes off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ringnes . Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durand scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ringnes in his tracks.
Ringnes blocks a head kick by Durand.
Ringnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durand.
Durand is looking to slow Ringnes down with leg kicks.
Durand tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Ringnes gets tackled into the ropes by Durand. Durand maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Durand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringnes lands a left hand.
Durand lands with a short shot to the head.
Durand misses with a body punch.
Ringnes tries to work over Durand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durand creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ringnes 's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ringnes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Durand is leaning against Ringnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Durand breaks from the clinch.
Durand lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ringnes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand.
Durand lands with a hook. Ringnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Durand!
Ringnes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Durand counters with a good, hard body kick but Ringnes shrugs it off.
Ringnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Durand scores with a hook to the body. Ringnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ringnes misses with a right hand
and Durand counters with a nice uppercut.
Durand scores with a jab to the body.
Durand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ringnes .
Ringnes backing away here, and Durand unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jacques Durand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ringnes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ringnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arild Ringnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Durand connects with a high kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Durand.
Durand pushes Ringnes away with a front kick.
Durand lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durand throws the kick towards the body but Ringnes avoids it.
Ringnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand counters with a three punch combo that has Ringnes backing up. Ringnes nods at Durand to acknowledge the strikes.
Ringnes dips to his left and cracks Durand with an uppercut!
Durand bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durand. That's going to slow Ringnes down.
Ringnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ringnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Durand tries to clinch but Ringnes moves out of range.
Ringnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ringnes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Durand digs a good hook to Ringnes 's body. #T3#
Ringnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Durand lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ringnes doesn't seem phased though.
Ringnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand avoids the body shot from Ringnes .
Durand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Durand with a hook.
Ringnes throws an off balance right hand
and Durand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durand lands a glancing blow to the side of Ringnes 's head.
A big left from Ringnes misses.
A nice side step and Durand releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Durand lands a jab.
Durand connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ringnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Ringnes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Ringnes misses with the combination.
Ringnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ringnes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Durand tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ringnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ringnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand doesn't manage to clinch there - Ringnes circles away.
Ringnes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durand. Durand obviously looking to wear him down.
Durand throws a good cross that connects.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durand 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Jacques Durand!

Jacques Durand wins by unanimous decision!
Jacques Durand is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Jacques Durand thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AKF 20 | Benedetti vs. Durand
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Durand.
Durand moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Durand throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Durand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jacques Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benedetti keeps the fight on the outside.
Durand scores with a body shot.
Durand 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.
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benedetti misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Durand.
Benedetti 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.
Benedetti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Durand connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Durand scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Durand throws an off balance right hand
letting Benedetti counter with a right hand.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Durand.
Durand scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Durand.
Durand misses with the combination.
Durand scores with a kick to the midsection.
Durand throws a lazy head kick
and Benedetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.
Durand flicks out a counter leg kick but Benedetti steps away.#T2#
Benedetti cracks Durand with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durand feints and then cracks Benedetti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benedetti down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Durand clinches.
Durand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benedetti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Durand lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Durand pushes Benedetti up against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Durand unloads a knee to the mid-section. Benedetti lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benedetti is defending well for now.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Benedetti is blocking nicely.
Benedetti lands with a left to the head.
Benedetti dodges an elbow strike from Durand. #T3#
Durand crunches a lovely knee into Benedetti's ribcage.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Durand.
Durand blocks an uppercut.
Benedetti can't find room to land a body shot as Durand controls the action.
Durand throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benedettis head.
Benedetti lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Durand obliges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Durand lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards. #BC2#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benedetti lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Durand forces Benedetti back against the ropes and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Durand.
A left hand lands to the body for Durand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand blocks an uppercut.
Benedetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durand scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
A knee to the head by Durand.
Durand scores a nice knee to the body.
Benedetti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Durand.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but Benedetti blocks with his arms.
Benedetti tries to stall but Durand uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Benedetti breaks from the clinch.
Durand defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Durand cracks Benedetti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benedetti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Durand works Benedetti's body with a nice hook.
Durand fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benedetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durand. Durand obviously looking to wear him down.
Durand lands with a slapping head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Durand with a nice calf kick.
Benedetti swats away the attempt to clinch by Durand.
Nice cross by Benedetti.
Durand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durand throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
Benedetti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durand can pounce on him.
Benedetti misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Durand has closed the distance and engaged Benedetti in a clinch.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
Durand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durand works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Durand throws a leg kick which misses Benedetti's front leg but catches the back leg as Benedetti tries to avoid it.
Durand lands with a kick to the ribs.
Durand scoring well with a low kick there.
Benedetti moves out of range as Durand strikes.
Durand lands a right hook to the body.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Durand has closed the distance and engaged Benedetti in a clinch.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Durand.
Benedetti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Durand doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti misses with a leg kick
letting Durand counter with a right hand.
Benedetti throws a right hand that misses
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand misses with an uppercut.
Benedetti blocks the body kick.
Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Durand scores with a spinning back kick!
Benedetti 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.
Durand scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Durand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durand slips a jab from Benedetti.#T3#
Durand connects with a right hand. Benedetti shakes it off.
Benedetti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jab, jab by Durand - just one landing.
Durand misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
Durand has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Durand tries to clinch there but Benedetti circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Benedetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durand misses with a series of wild punches.
Benedetti is looking to counter punch.
Durand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durand scores with a jab to the head.
Durand connects with a jab.#T4#
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Durand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durand slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Durand digs a good body shot into Benedetti's ribs.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durand appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benedetti's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Durand counter with a right hand.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Durand throws a push kick but Benedetti slaps the foot to one side.
Durand connects with a nice looking jab.
A big right from Durand misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Durand.
Benedetti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benedetti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benedetti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Durand thuds his shin into the meat of Benedetti's side.
Good leg kick by Benedetti.
Durand throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Benedetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand misses the jab.
Benedetti throws a counter high kick but Durand was just alert enough to avoid it.
Benedetti will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Durand lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Durand.
Benedetti takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Benedetti misses with a hook to the body
letting Durand counter with a right hand.
Durand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Durand, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durand lands with a nice body punch.
Durand doesn't manage to clinch there - Benedetti circles away.
Durand stuns Benedetti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durand.
Durand jabs at Benedetti's body.
Durand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durand.
Claudio Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Durand misses with a body kick.
Benedetti moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Durand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand lands a jab.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durand.
Durand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Durand throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Benedetti takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Durand throws a head kick but Benedetti moves out of range.
Durand jabs at Benedetti's body.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and Durand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and Durand counters with a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Durand - that will leave a mark!
Durand lands a nice shot to the body.
Durand scores with a hook to the body. Benedetti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benedetti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durand is able to avoid easily.
Benedetti misses with a double jab
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
Benedetti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Benedetti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand misses with an uppercut.
Durand fakes the leg kick and cracks Benedetti in the body.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durand throws a front kick that sends Benedetti stumbling back into the ropes.
Jacques Durand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but Durand checks it.
Durand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Durand throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durand 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Jacques Durand!

Jacques Durand wins by unanimous decision!
Jacques Durand is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Jacques Durand thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Claudio Benedetti was interviewed post fight and said '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: 8L 95 - Steiner (FINAL)
Date: Sep 14, 2021

#R1#
Tacoronte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tacoronte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Tacoronte.
It looked like Durand was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand.
Durand with the inside leg kick.
Tacoronte fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Durand is out of range.
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Durand darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Tacoronte lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tacoronte.
Durand takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been informed that Tacoronte 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.
Durand moves out of range of the body kick from Tacoronte.
Durand slips under a jab.
Tacoronte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tacoronte tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tacoronte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Durand lands a nice looking body kick.
Tacoronte checks a leg kick.
Durand misses the shot to the body.
Durand connects with an inside leg kick.
Tacoronte throws a big shot that misses.
Tacoronte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tacoronte throws a big shot that misses.
Durand misses with a low kick.
Tacoronte throws a leg kick
and Durand counters with a left to the body.
Durand throws a wild body kick that Tacoronte sees coming a mile off.
Durand moves forwards but Tacoronte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tacoronte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand.
Tacoronte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand.
Tacoronte lands with a right hand. #T2#
Durand connects with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tacoronte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durand scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Tacoronte.
Durand half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tacoronte moves out of range of the body kick from Durand.
Durand misses with a body kick.
A low kick lands for Tacoronte.
Good standup being displayed there by Tacoronte as he connects with a hook.
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tacoronte is looking to chop away at Durand's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tacoronte.
The fighters circling - Tacoronte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Durand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Durand clinches up against the ropes.
Durand unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tacoronte lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tacoronte looks winded!
Knees to the body from Durand.
Durand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Durand lands with a light punch inside.
Durand putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tacoronte in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Durand lands a good knee to the midsection. Tacoronte won't want to take too many of those.
Durand lands a knee to the head.
Durand landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Durand landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Durand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Durand lands an elbow just above Tacoronte 's eye.
Tacoronte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Durand scores with a nice short 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!
Durand scores a nice knee to the body.
Durand lands with a right to the head.
Durand lands a good knee to the midsection. Tacoronte won't want to take too many of those.
Durand's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Tacoronte takes an elbow to the forehead.
Durand lands a left hand.
Durand putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tacoronte in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tacoronte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tacoronte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Durand throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tacoronte's head.#T4#
Tacoronte looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.
Tacoronte walks into a stiff left hand from Durand.
Durand is looking to wear down Tacoronte with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Durand on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tacoronte closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tacoronte wants to clinch
and Durand counters with a solid body kick.
Tacoronte throws a leg kick that misses.
Durand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tacoronte.
Durand throws a low kick but Tacoronte moves out of range easily.
Durand fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tacoronte circles away quickly and effectively.
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tacoronte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Durand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tacoronte tries a quick counter leg kick but Durand is wise to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tacoronte throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tacoronte can do to turn this around?
A left lands for Tacoronte.
Durand misses with an attempted mid kick.
Durand lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tacoronte takes a step back to recover.
Tacoronte throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
Durand attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Durand has Tacoronte up against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tacoronte fails to land.
Durand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like SaÃºl Tacoronte has been cut.
A short right from Durand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Durand.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
Durand tries to land knees in the clinch but Tacoronte avoids the damage to the body.
Tacoronte is breathing heavily.
Durand lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tacoronte looks to land a combination but Durand avoids it well.
Durand is looking to counter punch.
Durand lands a body shot. #T1#
Durand connects with a nice looking jab.
Tacoronte throws the kick towards the body but Durand avoids it.
Durand scores with a hook to the body. Tacoronte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tacoronte lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Durand moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Durand.
Durand lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Durand unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Durand lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tacoronte backwards.
Durand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Durand utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Durand using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tacoronte takes a shot to the head.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tacoronte avoids it.
Durand lands an elbow inside that Tacoronte shrugs off.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Durand.
Tacoronte is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durand.
Good body shot from Durand.
Durand is leaning against Tacoronte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Durand lands an elbow that stopped Tacoronte in his tracks for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tacoronte working aggressively here.
Durand misses with a punch to the body.
Durand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jacques Durand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tacoronte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tacoronte.
Tacoronte misses with the head strike.
Tacoronte working aggressively here.
Durand lands a hook that snaps the head of Tacoronte backwards.
Tacoronte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durand lands a good knee to the midsection. Tacoronte won't want to take too many of those.
Durand lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Durand scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Durand moves into the clinch.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tacoronte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Tacoronte throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tacoronte avoids it.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Durand creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Durand misses with a punch on the inside.
Tacoronte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand.
Durand throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tacorontes head.
Durand scores with a hook to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Durand.
Durand lands with a short shot to the head.
Durand throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Durand lands a body punch.
Durand digs a right hand underneath Tacoronte's ribcage. Tacoronte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Durand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tacoronte backwards.
Tacoronte takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tacoronte avoids the head kick by Durand. #T4##CL#
Durand moves into the clinch successfully.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte throws a head kick that misses.
Durand swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tacoronte scores with a hook to the body. Durand takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Durand throws a body kick that misses.
Tacoronte wants to clinch but Durand slips to the side
and Durand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick from Durand, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Durand tenderised Tacoronte's leg. Tacoronte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durand misses the shot to the body.
Tacoronte throws a front kick aimed at Durand's knee but Durand avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on SaÃºl Tacoronte's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Tacoronte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Tacoronte.
Durand feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Durand blocks a leg kick.
Durand slips a jab from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Durand tests Tacoronte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
Durand wants to land a leg kick but Tacoronte is out of range.
Durand jabs Tacoronte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durand lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durand scores with the left hand. Tacoronte knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand checks the leg kick.
Tacoronte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand.
Durand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tacoronte manages to avoid it.
Tacoronte scores with a head kick. Durand tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Tacoronte sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tacoronte defending well as Durand loads up on a big left hand.
Tacoronte misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Durand closes the distance and clinches.
Durand landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tacoronte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durand working Tacoronte over with knees to the body.#BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Durand clinches with his opponent.
Durand lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durand lands with a straight right. Tacoronte didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Durand darts in and clinches Tacoronte up against the ropes.
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durand lands a right hand.
Durand lands a nice elbow.
Tacoronte stalling in the clinch but Durand improves position. #T2#
Tacoronte works on Durand's body with a couple of short punches.
Durand struggles to land a body shot inside as Tacoronte controls his hands.
Durand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tacoronte misses with some punches.
Durand blocks a body shot from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
Tacoronte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Tacoronte is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tacoronte.
Tacoronte trying to control the position but instead, Durand has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tacoronte into the ropes.
Tacoronte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durands head.
Tacoronte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tacoronte tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
Durand misses with the head strike.
Tacoronte throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Tacoronte taking a breather.
Tacoronte throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tacoronte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Durand throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Tacoronte lands a left hand.
Tacoronte is working Durand over against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Durand.
Tacoronte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Tacoronte throws a head punch that misses.
Tacoronte is leaning against Durand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Durand creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Durand lands a nice elbow.
Durand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tacoronte has him pressed against the ropes.
Tacoronte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tacoronte tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
Tacoronte digs a right hand underneath Durand's ribcage. Durand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tacoronte throws a head punch that misses.
Tacoronte works on Durand's body with a couple of short punches.
Tacoronte struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Durand tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tacoronte lands a nice uppercut.
Tacoronte lands a nice shot to the body.
Tacoronte has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Tacoronte tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tacoronte is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tacoronte throws a head punch that misses.
Durand misses with a body punch.
Tacoronte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Tacoronte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Durand.
Durand lands with a left to the head.
Durand takes a shot to the head.
Tacoronte takes a shot to the head.
Tacoronte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durand misses with an elbow over the top.
Tacoronte lands a nice uppercut.
Tacoronte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tacoronte looking to slow down the pace here.
Durand lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tacoronte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tacoronte tries to stall but Durand uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on SaÃºl Tacoronte's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Durand throws a hook but Tacoronte blocks it.
It seemed like Tacoronte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durand shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tacoronte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Durand rushes Tacoronte and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand prevents a body shot from Tacoronte.
Durand scores with a shot to the side of Tacoronte's head.
Tacoronte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand scores with a head kick. Tacoronte tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Durand lands a glancing blow to the side of Tacoronte's head.
Durand is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Tacoronte does no damage.
SaÃºl Tacoronte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tacoronte tries a low kick but Durand avoids it.
Tacoronte throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tacoronte lands a jab to Durand's midsection.#T1#
Tacoronte thuds a left hand into Durand's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tacoronte. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durand swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Durand looks to land a body kick but Tacoronte moved away.
It seemed like Tacoronte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tacoronte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durand can pounce on him. #CL2#
Tacoronte has managed to clinch.
Durand prevents a body shot from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte misses with some punches. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand looks for the body kick but Tacoronte saw that one coming.
Tacoronte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Durand looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tacoronte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot lands for Tacoronte.
Tacoronte throws a looping overhand right but Durand ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Tacoronte misses.
Durand appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Durand lands with a straight right. Tacoronte didn't see that one coming.
Durand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tacoronte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Durand at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand blocks a low kick nicely.
Durand takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tacoronte wants to land a leg kick but Durand is out of range.
Durand dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durand thuds his right hand into Tacoronte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tacoronte is looking to land body kicks.
Durand throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tacoronte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Durand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Durand moves into range and clinches up with Tacoronte.
Tacoronte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Durand scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Durand tries a body shot but Tacoronte blocks it.
Tacoronte lands a right hand.
Durand misses with an elbow strike.
Durand lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tacoronte backwards.
Tacoronte lands a body shot.
Durand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tacoronte taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tacoronte lands a shoulder strike.
Durand tries to land knees in the clinch but Tacoronte avoids the damage to the body.
Durand struggles to land a body shot inside as Tacoronte controls his hands.
Durand takes a shot to the head.
Tacoronte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but Tacoronte blocks with his arms.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A shot in the inside from Tacoronte.
Durand missing with knees to the body.
Durand lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tacoronte avoids it.
Durand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tacoronte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Tacoronte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Tacoronte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tacoronte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tacoronte is defending well for now.
Durand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tacoronte misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Durand fails to land.
Durand throws an elbow that misses.
Durand tries to work over Tacoronte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tacoronte takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tacoronte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durand pushes Tacoronte back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Durand lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tacoronte takes a shot to the head.
Durand landing knees to the head.
Tacoronte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durand lands a knee to the head.
Durand lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jacques Durand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on SaÃºl Tacoronte's cut.
That's time! Durand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Tacoronte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Durand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tacoronte.#CL#
Durand closes the distance and clinches.
Tacoronte misses with a body punch.
Tacoronte takes an elbow to the temple.
Durand lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Durand struggles to land a body shot inside as Tacoronte controls his hands.
Durand lands a nice shot to the body.
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tacoronte blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tacoronte takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Tacoronte is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tacoronte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durand jabs at Tacoronte's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand throws a shot to the body.
Durand lands with a straight right. Tacoronte didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Durand moves away from the strike by Tacoronte.
Durand is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Durand clinches up against the ropes.
Tacoronte managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
Durand misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand.
Durand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tacoronte backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tacoronte has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tacoronte.
Durand throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tacoronte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tacoronte is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Durand lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Durand shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tacoronte tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tacoronte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Tacoronte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tacoronte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durand throws a push kick but Tacoronte slaps the foot to one side.
Durand misses with a left hand
and Tacoronte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tacoronte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tacoronte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tacoronte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand.
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tacoronte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Tacoronte.
A swing and a miss from Durand.
Tacoronte fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Durand is out of range.
Durand throws a front kick that sends Tacoronte stumbling back into the ropes.
Durand checks the leg kick.#T3#
Tacoronte takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tacoronte throws a right hand that misses
and Durand counters with a nice uppercut.
Tacoronte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Durand on the side of the head. #CL#
Durand gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Durand landing some nice looking knees to the body.
SaÃºl Tacoronte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tacoronte takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Durand lands a jab to the nose.
Durand scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tacoronte takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tacoronte tries to clinch up
and Durand counters with a left to the body. #T4##CL#
Durand moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tacoronte.
Durand throws the kick towards the body but Tacoronte avoids it.
Durand with a nice calf kick.
Durand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durand misses with a hook. Tacoronte ducked under it nicely.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durand connects with a body shot that sends Tacoronte's belly button to the back.
Tacoronte throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tacoronte was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand.
Durand jabs at Tacoronte's body.
Nice defenses there by Durand.
Tacoronte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Jacques Durand!

Jacques Durand wins by unanimous decision!
Jacques Durand retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Jacques Durand thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: 8L 91 - DurandIsaFuckingLegend
Date: Aug 06, 2021

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bizihwaeile throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durand thows a body kick. Bizihwaeile tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Durand keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for Bizihwaeile.
Durand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Durand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bizihwaeile throws a sloppy body shot
and Durand counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaeile throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bizihwaeile connects with a good right hand that stumbles Durand. Durand circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bizihwaeile swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile cracks Durand with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand motions for Bizihwaeile to come forward. Durand throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
A jab from Durand misses. #T1#
Bizihwaeile throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.
Durand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bizihwaeile. That did some damage!
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range of the strikes.
Good exchange - Bizihwaeile coming out on top.
Bizihwaeile throws a big shot that misses.
Bizihwaeile connects with a good right hand that stumbles Durand. Durand circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Durand takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bizihwaeile misses with a two punch combination.
Durand 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.
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bizihwaeile takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bizihwaeile misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaeile fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bizihwaeile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durand is looking to slow Bizihwaeile down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Durand cracks Bizihwaeile with an open hand slap.#T2#
Bizihwaeile throws a body shot but no joy.
Bizihwaeile throws a big shot that misses.
Bizihwaeile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Durand slips a jab and a cross from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a nice body shot.
Durand walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bizihwaeile checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Durand looks to land a right hand but Bizihwaeile moved out of range.
Bizihwaeile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bizihwaeile throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand is looking for the big counter here.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice looking combination but Durand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bizihwaeile misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fred Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Bizihwaeile misses the target.
A slow jab from Bizihwaeile misses its intended target.
Bizihwaeile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durand is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaeile throws an off balance right hand
and Durand counters with a leg kick.
Durand has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Durand closes the distance and clinches.
Durand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Fred Bizihwaeile has been cut.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stall.
Bizihwaeile throws an elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fred Bizihwaeile will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fred Bizihwaeile's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A slow jab from Bizihwaeile misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaeile. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Durand moves into the clinch.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Bizihwaeile is blocking nicely.
Bizihwaeile on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards. #BC#
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bizihwaeile misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Durand blocks a jab.
Bizihwaeile backing away here, and Durand unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Durand moves out of range as Bizihwaeile strikes.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
Durand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizihwaeile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick
and Durand makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bizihwaeile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durand throws out the jab.
Durand keeps Bizihwaeile at a distance using the push kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.
Bizihwaeile has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Durand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.#T1#
Durand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bizihwaeile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durand.
Bizihwaeile misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaeile throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bizihwaeile's knee momentarily.
Durand moves forwards but Bizihwaeile connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Durand with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand. Bizihwaeile does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Bizihwaeile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bizihwaeile throws a big shot that misses.
Durand ducks right into an uppercut from Bizihwaeile.
Durand takes one to the side of the head.
Durand scores with the left hand. Bizihwaeile knows he should have avoided that one.
Bizihwaeile looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Durand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bizihwaeile comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bizihwaeile misses with a straight right. #T2#
Durand misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaeile takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Durand punishes Bizihwaeile's body with a nice straight punch.
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durand counters with a body kick.
Durand feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bizihwaeiles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Durand shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Durand misses with a low kick.
Durand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bizihwaeile lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook #CL2#
and Durand counters by clinching up.
Bizihwaeile throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bizihwaeile blocks a body shot from Durand. #BC#
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch.
Bizihwaeile takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Durand as he connects with a hook.
Bizihwaeile lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Durand at a distance.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick
and Durand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fred Bizihwaeile's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaeile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Durand moves out of range as Bizihwaeile strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile misses the shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Durand. Bizihwaeile shrugs it off though.
Durand fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bizihwaeile has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bizihwaeile plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Durand misses with a head kick.
Bizihwaeile is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Durand lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bizihwaeile takes a step back to recover.
Bizihwaeile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durand.
Durand is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bizihwaeile with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bizihwaeile throws a big shot that misses.
Durand slips a jab from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Bizihwaeile throws a sloppy head kick and Durand moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaeile scores with a hook.
Durand's corner calls for a 1-2. Durand obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bizihwaeile fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Durand looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bizihwaeile connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Durand's hands.
Bizihwaeile throws a big shot that misses.
Bizihwaeile throws a jab but it's blocked by Durand. #CL2#
Durand rushes Bizihwaeile and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bizihwaeile dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Durand pushes Bizihwaeile back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durand lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a double jab.
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!
Durand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bizihwaeile.
Durand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.#T2#
Durand moves out of range as Bizihwaeile strikes.
Durand slips under a jab.
Durand jabs Bizihwaeile right on the nose. Bizihwaeile blinks but takes it well.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bizihwaeile.
Durand with a nice calf kick.
A big right from Bizihwaeile misses.
Bizihwaeile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a right hand
and Durand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durand throws a push kick but Bizihwaeile slaps the foot to one side.
Durand takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bizihwaeile misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Durand instigates a clinch.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Durand is leaning against Bizihwaeile and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fred Bizihwaeile.
I think Bizihwaeile 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight as a draw!

Jacques Durand wins by majority decision! Jacques Durand retains his light heavyweight title!
Jacques Durand seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Fred Bizihwaeile spoke after the fight, saying '9/10 your still a bum'.

Event: 8L 88 - Beaver Picture
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Tacoronte looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
Tacoronte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durand.
Tacoronte throws a looping overhand right but Durand ducks down to avoid it.
Durand scores with a body shot.
Tacoronte misses with a hook.
Durand throwing a counter right hand but Tacoronte manages to avoid it.
Tacoronte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durand takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Durand rushes Tacoronte and presses him up against the ropes.
Tacoronte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Tacoronte. #BC#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Durand scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab from Durand misses. #CL#
Durand gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Durand lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Durand.
Durand lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tacoronte blocks a body shot from Durand.
Durand lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Durand lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tacoronte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tacoronte struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Durand throws an elbow but it misses.
Tacoronte trying to control the position but instead, Durand has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tacoronte into the ropes.
Durand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durand finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tacoronte swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
Durand appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tacoronte throws a leg kick
and Durand counters with a thumping low kick.
Durand takes a swing at Tacoronte's ribcage but misses.
Tacoronte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tacoronte gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tacoronte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durand blocks a jab.
Durand misses with a body shot. #T2#
A nice combination there by Durand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tacoronte walks into a jab.
Tacoronte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durand.
Durand loads up on a big right hand but Tacoronte slips the punch.
Durand scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tacoronte doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Durand moves into the clinch.
Tacoronte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tacoronte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tacoronte misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Durand.
Durand lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tacoronte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tacoronte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tacoronte digs a right hand underneath Durand's ribcage. Durand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tacoronte is looking to control Durand's arms but Durand gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tacoronte has his back to the ropes.
Tacoronte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Durand has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tacoronte misses with some punches.
Tacoronte lands with a short shot to the head.
Tacoronte avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Durand misses with a body kick.
Durand checks the leg kick.
Tacoronte just misses with a punch to the body.
Durand is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tacoronte.
Durand takes a swing at Tacoronte's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Durand fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tacoronte, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tacoronte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tacoronte blocks it with crossed arms.
Jacques Durand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tacoronte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Durand misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durand lands a knee to the head.
Durand landing knees to the body.
Tacoronte takes a knee right on the jaw!
A shot in the inside from Tacoronte.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tacoronte.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Durand pushes Tacoronte back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durand lands an elbow inside that Tacoronte shrugs off.
Tacoronte takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tacoronte is breathing heavily.
Durand blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Durand lands a left hand.
Tacoronte throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Tacoronte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tacoronte misses with a punch on the inside.
Durand crunches a lovely knee into Tacoronte's ribcage.
A body shot lands from Durand. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Tacoronte swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Durand counters with a body kick that stops Tacoronte in his tracks momentarily.
Durand scores with a jab.
Durand fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durand darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Durand fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tacoronte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Durand throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tacoronte.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
SaÃºl Tacoronte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand scores with a spinning back kick!
Durand delivers a nice body kick.#T2#
Tacoronte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durand throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tacoronte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tacoronte misses with an uppercut
and Durand counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Tacoronte rushes Durand and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand tries a knee to the head but Tacoronte blocks it.
Durand utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Durand lands an elbow inside that Tacoronte shrugs off.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Durand creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
Durand tries a body shot but Tacoronte blocks it.
Durand lands a good knee to the midsection. Tacoronte won't want to take too many of those.
Durand misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durand tries to work over Tacoronte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good body shot from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte blocks an elbow strike from Durand.
Durand lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Durand plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Durand keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Durand takes a swing at Tacoronte's ribcage but misses.
Durand defending well as Tacoronte loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick there by Tacoronte.
Tacoronte misses with a wild body shot.
Tacoronte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tacoronte can do to turn this around?
Tacoronte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Tacoronte.
Durand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tacoronte throws out a counter right but Durand avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Tacoronte gets tackled into the ropes by Durand. Durand maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tacoronte avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tacoronte.
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tacoronte.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand. #T1##BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand works the jab nicely.
Durand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tacoronte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tacoronte throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Durand blocks the low kick.
Durand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tacoronte. That did some damage!
Tacoronte tries a head kick but it misses.
Durand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tacoronte.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tacoronte. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tacoronte throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
Durand fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tacoronte just manages to avoid it.
Durand throws a leg kick which misses Tacoronte's front leg but catches the back leg as Tacoronte tries to avoid it.
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tacoronte just misses with a punch to the body.
Tacoronte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durand is looking to counter punch.
Durand connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Tacoronte fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durand checks it well.
Durand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Durand is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tacoronte throws an overhand right that lands on Durand's shoulder, as Durand tries to avoid the shot.
Durand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand digs a good hook to Tacoronte's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tacoronte moves away.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Tacoronte.
Durand is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tacoronte wants to clinch
and Durand counters with a nice leg kick.
Tacoronte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Durand clinches up with Tacoronte and pushes him back against the ropes.
Tacoronte misses with a body punch.
Tacoronte misses with a punch on the inside.
Durand blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Tacoronte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tacoronte lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tacoronte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durand appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Durand closes the distance and pushes Tacoronte back into the ropes.
Tacoronte swings wildly with an uppercut but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Tacoronte as the two fighters clinch.
Tacoronte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tacoronte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tacoronte is pushing Durand up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tacoronte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand lands a damaging elbow.
Durand struggles to land a body shot inside as Tacoronte controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Durand.
Tacoronte trying to stall but Durand improves his position.
Tacoronte pushes Durand back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1##CL#
Durand gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tacoronte fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Durand is out of range.
Durand throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durand lands a head kick. Tacoronte smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Durand lands a nice hook to Tacoronte's body. Tacoronte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tacoronte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tacoronte swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Durand takes the fight into the clinch.
Tacoronte blocks a body shot from Durand.
Durand putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tacoronte in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tacoronte is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tacoronte avoids it.
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tacoronte.
Durand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Durand breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Tacoronte throws the kick towards the body but Durand avoids it.
Durand lands a slapping body shot.
Durand throws a solid leg kick but Tacoronte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durand.
Crunch! Durand slams his shin into Tacoronte's torso.
Tacoronte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Durand to score with a decent uppercut.
Durand misses with a body shot.
Tacoronte has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand.
Tacoronte takes one to the side of the head.
Durand takes one to the chin there.
Durand jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Durand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Durand moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Tacoronte to work. #BC#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tacoronte pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durand is out of range and Tacoronte settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand had his way with SaÃºl Tacoronte in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##CL#
Durand drives through and clinches with Tacoronte against the ropes.
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Durand just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tacoronte's brow.
Tacoronte looking to stall.
Tacoronte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Durand softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Durand tries a knee to the head but Tacoronte blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Durand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tacoronte.
Durand landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Tacoronte is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#CL#
Durand darts in and clinches Tacoronte up against the ropes.
Durand creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tacoronte's defenses. #CUT#It looks like SaÃºl Tacoronte has been cut.
Nice elbow from Durand.
Durand utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Tacoronte throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durand counters with a nice uppercut.
Durand throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Durand moves into the clinch.#BC#
Durand breaks from the clinch.
Tacoronte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
SaÃºl Tacoronte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tacoronte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Durand is looking to wear down Tacoronte with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Durand avoids the head kick by Tacoronte.
Durand wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tacoronte misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Durand clinches with his opponent.
Durand lands a damaging elbow.
Durand cracks Tacoronte with a nice body shot.
Tacoronte working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Durand. #T2##BC#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Durand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Durand digs a good hook to Tacoronte's body.
Durand scores with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Durand.
Tacoronte throws a leg kick but Durand sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Durand closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tacoronte takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by Tacoronte. Beautiful body shot.
Tacoronte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tacoronte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tacoronte tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tacoronte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Jacques Durand!

Jacques Durand wins by unanimous decision!
Jacques Durand retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Jacques Durand thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: 8L 84 - Just Bleed
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
KillsInWater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
KillsInWater throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from KillsInWater misses.
KillsInWater takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
Durand staying out of range there.
KillsInWater needs to keep his hands up - Durand had a free shot at his head there.
Durand lands a glancing blow to the side of KillsInWater's head.
Durand throws a quick head kick that skims the top of KillsInWater's head.
KillsInWater takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Durand gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
KillsInWater makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Durand has been working on his elbows in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KillsInWater takes an elbow to the forehead.
Durand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Durand lands a knee to the body.
Durand prevents a body shot from KillsInWater. #T1#
KillsInWater missing with knees to the body.
KillsInWater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Durand putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has KillsInWater in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Durand lands a body shot in the clinch.
KillsInWater looks winded!
Durand lands a damaging elbow.
KillsInWater doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand avoiding damage as KillsInWater throws knees to the body.
Durand presses KillsInWater against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
KillsInWater struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
KillsInWater misses with a knee to the head.
KillsInWater has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
KillsInWater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durand comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Tor KillsInWater has been cut.
KillsInWater tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Durand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Durand crunches a lovely knee into KillsInWater's ribcage.#BC#
Durand manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Durand clinches up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand missing with knees to the body.
Durand lands an elbow that stopped KillsInWater in his tracks for a moment.
Durand throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Durand lands an elbow that stopped KillsInWater in his tracks for a moment.
Durand struggles to land a body shot inside as KillsInWater controls his hands.
Durand scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Durand.
KillsInWater working aggressively here.
Durand tries to throw a body punch but KillsInWater avoids it by throwing Durand back against the ropes.
KillsInWater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durand tries a knee to the head but KillsInWater blocks it.
KillsInWater misses with a hook from the clinch.
KillsInWater is trying to maintain a safe position but Durand gets an underhook and turns KillsInWater into the ropes.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. KillsInWater is defending well for now.
Durand makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
KillsInWater throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Durand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durand comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Durand creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through KillsInWater's defenses.
KillsInWater misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durand thuds his shin into the meat of KillsInWater's side.
Durand connects with an inside leg kick.
Durand lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tor KillsInWater's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Durand connects with an inside leg kick.
Durand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from KillsInWater.
Durand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a nice uppercut.
KillsInWater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durand misses with a straight right.
As Durand backs off KillsInWater throws a huge counter combo but Durand manages to avoid it all.
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durand scores with the left hand. KillsInWater knows he should have avoided that one.
KillsInWater scores with a jab. Durand acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
KillsInWater throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KillsInWater checks the leg kick.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that KillsInWater can do to turn this around?
KillsInWater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durand.
KillsInWater looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.
Durand lands with a thumping leg kick.
KillsInWater closes the distance looking to clinch
and Durand makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. KillsInWater really felt that one!#T1#
Durand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but KillsInWater was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand.
Durand gets cracked with a nice right hand there by KillsInWater.
Durand avoids the body shot from KillsInWater. #CL#
Durand closes the distance and pushes KillsInWater back into the ropes.
KillsInWater has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
KillsInWater tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Durand avoids it.
Jacques Durand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durand gets through KillsInWater's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durand lands a nice knee to the body.
KillsInWater is breathing heavily.
Durand lands a body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Durand.
Durand lands with a left to the head.
KillsInWater prevents a body shot from Durand.
KillsInWater fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durand tries a body shot but KillsInWater blocks it.
Durand lands a left hand that snaps the head of KillsInWater backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Durand lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durand.
KillsInWater throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Durand lands with a short shot to the head.
KillsInWater misses with some punches. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
KillsInWater throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a nice uppercut.
KillsInWater misses with a lunging right hand
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand lands with a straight right. KillsInWater didn't see that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Durand.
Durand throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Durand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KillsInWater loads up on a big right hand but Durand slips the punch.
KillsInWater on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL#
Durand moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tor KillsInWater's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Durand misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from KillsInWater! But no joy.
KillsInWater tries a low kick but Durand avoids it.
It appears Durand was looking to counter with a kick there.
Durand moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Durand checks a leg kick nicely.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater is looking to chop away at Durand's legs.
KillsInWater on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
KillsInWater's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durand connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! KillsInWater scrambles back to his feet.
A lazy body kick from Durand
enabling KillsInWater to counter with a crisp jab.
Durand connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed KillsInWater momentarily.
KillsInWater has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand.
KillsInWater throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from KillsInWater.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from KillsInWater finds it's way round the side to connect with Durand's head.
KillsInWater takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
KillsInWater on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Durand misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from KillsInWater misses
and Durand counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheers as Durand lands an impressive looking overhand right. KillsInWater doesn't seem phased though.
KillsInWater misses with an attempted mid kick.
As KillsInWater tries to get set, Durand tries to push him back and clinch up but KillsInWater manages to avoid the attempt.
KillsInWater has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Durand.#CL#
Durand forces KillsInWater back against the ropes and clinches.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but KillsInWater blocks with his arms.
Durand with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but KillsInWater has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Durand lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Durand breaks from the clinch.
Durand lands a nice shot that snaps KillsInWater's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KillsInWater is looking to score with low kicks.
KillsInWater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durand. That's going to slow KillsInWater down. #T2#
Durand misses with a body punch
and KillsInWater counters with a right hand to the body.
KillsInWater thows a leg kick but Durand checks it
and Durand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
KillsInWater connects with a looping right hand.
Durand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
KillsInWater throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Durand counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Durand blocks an elbow strike.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
KillsInWater misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Durand creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Durand lands a knee to the body.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
Durand creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through KillsInWater's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KillsInWater blocks it with crossed arms.
KillsInWater misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durand lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durand avoids a wild elbow strike from KillsInWater.
Durand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tor KillsInWater's cut.
That's time! Durand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
A left lands for Durand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durand looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
KillsInWater throws a right hand that misses
and Durand counters with a nice body shot.
KillsInWater avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
KillsInWater tried to score with a low kick but Durand checks it.
Durand tests KillsInWater's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tor KillsInWater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KillsInWater avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
KillsInWater takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Durand coming out on top.
KillsInWater throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a nice low kick that buckles KillsInWater's knee momentarily.
Durand misses with a head kick.
KillsInWater misses with a body shot
and Durand counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. KillsInWater is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A combination from Durand does no damage. #T1#
A low kick lands for Durand.
KillsInWater fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
KillsInWater rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand counters with a head kick. That will keep KillsInWater thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The fight stays on the outside here - Durand looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
KillsInWater lands with a shot to the body.
KillsInWater connects with a looping right hand.
KillsInWater rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Durand.
KillsInWater looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.
It looked like Durand was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from KillsInWater.
Durand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from KillsInWater.
Durand throws a counter high kick but KillsInWater was just alert enough to avoid it.
KillsInWater throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
KillsInWater throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a good low kick that KillsInWater was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
KillsInWater is looking to score with low kicks.
KillsInWater misses with a looping right.
Durand fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durand misses the shot to the body.
Durand lands a jab to the nose.
Durand looks to land a left hand but KillsInWater moved out of range nicely.
KillsInWater moves out of range of the body kick from Durand.
Durand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
KillsInWater tries to bum rush Durand with a series of wild strikes but Durand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durand lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Durand takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
KillsInWater throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
KillsInWater misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand had his way with Tor KillsInWater in that round.
The cut man is working on Tor KillsInWater's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5##CL2#
KillsInWater gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tor KillsInWater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KillsInWater misses with a knee to the head.
KillsInWater tries to throw a body punch but Durand avoids it by throwing KillsInWater back against the ropes.
Durand scores with a knee to the head.
Durand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of KillsInWater backwards.
Durand lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down KillsInWater.
Durand lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Durand obliges.
KillsInWater doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
KillsInWater has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Durand tries to land knees in the clinch but KillsInWater avoids the damage to the body.
KillsInWater misses with some punches.
KillsInWater takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice right hand lands inside from Durand.
KillsInWater doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
KillsInWater is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Durand landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
KillsInWater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Durand lands a right hand that snaps the head of KillsInWater backwards.
A short uppercut from Durand.
Durand lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#KillsInWater is rocked!
KillsInWater's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1##BC#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
KillsInWater is still on wobbly legs! Can Durand finish him?
KillsInWater blocks the body kick.
KillsInWater unleashes a big counter combination but Durand bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
KillsInWater throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Durand with a jab.#CL#
Durand takes the fight into the clinch.
KillsInWater scores with a shoulder strike.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. KillsInWater is defending well for now.
KillsInWater tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
KillsInWater seems to have recovered his senses.
Durand prevents a body shot from KillsInWater.
Durand creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through KillsInWater's defenses.
KillsInWater presses Durand against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Durand lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durand unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
KillsInWater takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
KillsInWater is leaning against Durand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by KillsInWater.#T2#
Durand stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
KillsInWater has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
KillsInWater has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
KillsInWater scores with a hook to the body.
KillsInWater blocks an uppercut.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
KillsInWater tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
KillsInWater bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
KillsInWater throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
Durand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
KillsInWater has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KillsInWater swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durand scores with a shot to the body.
Durand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
KillsInWater is looking for the big counter here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Jacques Durand!

Jacques Durand wins by unanimous decision!
Jacques Durand retains his heavyweight title!
Jacques Durand decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: 8L 79 - Smashing
Date: Jun 15, 2021

#R1#
Durand darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Durand keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Durand tries to close the distance and clinch but Fairtex swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durand connects with a leg kick.
Fairtex tries to clinch there but Durand circles away.
Songkom Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairtex missing with a left hand there. Durand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fairtex scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Durand pushes Fairtex up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fairtex throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex is trying to maintain a safe position but Durand gets an underhook and turns Fairtex into the ropes.
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fairtex.
Fairtex blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fairtex.
Fairtex works on Durand's body with a couple of short punches.
Fairtex blocks an uppercut.
Fairtex scores with a shot to the side of Durand's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Durand on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Fairtex.
Fairtex lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Fairtex lands a nice uppercut.
Fairtex goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durand blocks a body shot from Fairtex.
Durand missing with knees to the body.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike.
Durand struggles to land a body shot inside as Fairtex controls his hands.
Durand landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Durand tries to land knees in the clinch but Fairtex avoids the damage to the body.
Fairtex misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Durand.
Durand throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Durand works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fairtex lands a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Fairtex 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.
Fairtex blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fairtex controlling the action here for a moment.
Fairtex wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Durand. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Fairtex.
Fairtex avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Durand. #CUT#It looks like Songkom Fairtex has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairtex is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Durand lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Durand breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Fairtex takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Durand scores with a nice short uppercut.
A knee to the head by Durand.
A left hand lands to the body for Durand.
Fairtex tries to work over Durand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fairtex tries to stall but Durand uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Durand connects with a knee to the head.
Fairtex lands an elbow inside that Durand shrugs off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Durand managing to block the knees to the body from Fairtex.
Durand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards.
Fairtex leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Fairtex blocks a body shot from Durand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jacques Durand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Songkom Fairtex's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A shot to the liver by Fairtex. Beautiful body shot.
Durand scores with a body shot.
Fairtex checks a low kick from Durand.
Durand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fairtex throws a low kick but Durand moves out of range easily.
Fairtex throws a right hand that misses
and Durand counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fairtex's knee momentarily.
Durand misses with a kick to the body.
Fairtex keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fairtex avoids a kick to the body.
Durand checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fairtex avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durand throws a push kick but Fairtex slaps the foot to one side.
Durand tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fairtex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durand attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fairtex misses with a body kick.#T1#
Fairtex just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Durand.
Fairtex wants to clinch.
Durand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fairtex throws out the jab.
Durand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durand walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fairtex checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Durand jabs Fairtex right on the nose. Fairtex blinks but takes it well.
Durand takes a swing at Fairtex's ribcage but misses.
Durand lands a jab to Fairtex's midsection.
Fairtex tries to clinch but Durand is having none of it.
It appears Durand was looking to counter with a kick there.
Durand throws a leg kick but Fairtex sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fairtex takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Durand checks a leg kick nicely.
Durand takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Fairtex keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durand.
Fairtex swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Fairtex misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairtex just misses with a punch to the body.
Durand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fairtex moves away from the strike by Durand.
Fairtex throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Fairtex throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fairtex tries to clinch up
and Durand counters with a nice leg kick.
Durand throws a leg kick but Fairtex sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Durand lands with a right hand.
Fairtex fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durand has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fairtex on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fairtex tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Durand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Songkom Fairtex's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Fairtex throws out a leg kick but Durand moves out of range and Fairtex only half commits. #CL#
Durand rushes Fairtex and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Fairtex throws an elbow but misses.
Durand softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Durand throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jacques Durand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durand lands a shot to the body.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fairtex can do to turn this around?
Fairtex looking to stall.
Durand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Fairtex walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fairtex misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Durand counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Durand.
Durand landing knees to the head.
Durand scores with a knee to the head.
Fairtex tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fairtex doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand dodges an elbow strike from Fairtex.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Durand.
Durand lands a hook that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards. #T1#
Durand misses with a punch to the body.
Fairtex stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Durand tries to land knees in the clinch but Fairtex avoids the damage to the body.
Fairtex looking to slow down the pace here.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
Fairtex creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Durand lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Durand misses with an elbow strike.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fairtex.
Durand tries a knee to the head but Fairtex blocks it.
Nice body punch from Fairtex - that landed with a thud.
Durand lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fairtex or not.
Fairtex is trying to maintain a safe position but Durand gets an underhook and turns Fairtex into the ropes.
Durand blocks the elbow strike.
Durand misses with a body punch.
Fairtex creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Durand's defenses. #T2#
Durand avoiding damage as Fairtex throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Durand.
Fairtex pushes off an throws an elbow but Durand leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Durand on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Fairtex.
Durand utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fairtex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durand.
Durand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fairtex's face.
Durand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Durand lands with a light punch inside.
Fairtex avoids the elbow strike from Durand, against the ropes.
Durand gets through Fairtex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fairtex misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Durand.
Durand on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairtex creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Durand's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Songkom Fairtex's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Fairtex fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fairtex tries to score with a low kick but Durand moves his leg out of the way.
As Fairtex backs away, Durand returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fairtex takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice defenses there by Durand.
Durand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fairtex was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand.
Durand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
It looked like Durand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Durand avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Durand's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Fairtex.#CL#
Durand forces Fairtex back against the ropes and clinches.
Durand lands with a short shot to the head.
Fairtex throws an elbow but it misses.
Durand lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards.
Durand can't find room to land a body shot as Fairtex controls the action. #T1#
Fairtex looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Durand breaks from the clinch.
Durand's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Fairtex attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Durand checks a leg kick.
Durand looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fairtex lands with a straight right. Durand didn't see that one coming.
Fairtex scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fairtex misses with an uppercut
and Durand counters with an outside leg kick.
Fairtex throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairtex misses with a looping left.
Durand staying out of range there.
Durand tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fairtex manages to circle out of the way.
Durand throws a lazy right hand but Fairtex sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fairtex throws a low kick, looking for Durand's leg but Durand calmly moves out of range.
Fairtex tries to clinch up but Durand circles away and keeps his distance.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but Fairtex is just out of range.
Fairtex throws a hook but Durand blocks it.#T2#
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durand 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.
Durand works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairtex checks a leg kick nicely.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick
and Durand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fairtex throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand slips under a jab from Fairtex.#CL2#
Fairtex clinches with his opponent.
Durand tries a knee to the head but Fairtex blocks it.
Fairtex is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fairtex is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Fairtex blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Songkom Fairtex will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Songkom Fairtex's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Fairtex throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fairtex really felt that one!
Songkom Fairtex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex checks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durand.
Durand checks a low kick from Fairtex.
Durand throws a counter high kick but Fairtex was just alert enough to avoid it.
Durand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Durand throws out a leg kick but Fairtex moves out of range and Durand only half commits.
Sloppy strikes from Durand. Those never looked like landing.
Fairtex steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durand.
Fairtex fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durand checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand.
Durand connects with a crisp jab.
Durand feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fairtexs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fairtex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand.
Fairtex tries to move into range but Durand moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Fairtex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fairtex.
Durand takes a swing at Fairtex's ribcage but misses.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
Fairtex scores with a shot to the body.
Fairtex misses the jab.
Fairtex doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fairtex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Fairtex.
Durand connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fairtex wants to clinch
and Durand counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fairtex's knee momentarily.#CL2#
Fairtex rushes Durand and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Fairtex's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fairtex prevents a body shot from Durand.
Durand tries to work over Fairtex's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fairtex working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fairtex takes a knee right on the jaw! #T2#
Fairtex takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Fairtex tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
Durand is controlling Fairtex's neck. Durand unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Fairtex goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand retains his heavyweight title!
Jacques Durand decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: 8L 75 - Sanchez
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Crayewski cracks Durand with a right hand to the side of the head.
Durand throws a leg kick
and Crayewski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Durand gets a clinch.
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crayewski blocks it with crossed arms.
Crayewski swings wildly with an uppercut but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crayewski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
Crayewski throws a head punch that misses.
Durand struggles to land a body shot inside as Crayewski controls his hands.
Durand lands a hook that snaps the head of Crayewski backwards.
Crayewski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crayewski.
Our sources have told us that Durand has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Crayewski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Crayewski takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Grzegorz Crayewski has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crayewski's defenses.
Durand lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crayewski.
Durand creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crayewski lands a body punch.
Crayewski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crayewski gets through Durand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Crayewski 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.
A right hand to the body from Crayewski.
Crayewski struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crayewski. #T1#
Crayewski gets through Durand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crayewski can't find room to land a body shot as Durand controls the action.
Crayewski lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Crayewski fails to land.
Crayewski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Durand is breathing heavily.
Crayewski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crayewski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Durand lands an elbow that stopped Crayewski in his tracks for a moment.
Durand tries a knee to the head but Crayewski blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Crayewski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but Crayewski blocks with his arms.
Crayewski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Durand misses with a punch to the body.
Crayewski misses with a punch to the body.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crayewski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Durand blocking some punches. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Durand misses with a body shot. #T2#
Durand slips under a jab.
Durand is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crayewski misses the body punch
and Crayewski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crayewski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crayewski tries to score with a low kick but Durand moves his leg out of the way.
Crayewski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crayewski throws a leg kick
and Durand counters with a thumping low kick.
Durand slips a jab from Crayewski.
Crayewski throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Grzegorz Crayewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Crayewski counter with a right hand.
Durand scores with a jab. Crayewski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Durand 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crayewski throws a front kick aimed at Durand's knee but Durand avoids it well.
Crayewski throws the kick towards the body but Durand avoids it.
Crayewski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Durand needs to keep his hands up - Crayewski had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Crayewski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crayewski! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grzegorz Crayewski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grzegorz Crayewski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Durand avoids the body shot from Crayewski.
Durand lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crayewski is looking to clinch.
Crayewski checks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Durand - that will leave a mark!
Durand throws the left hand but Crayewski avoids the punch easily.
Durand tries to move into range but Crayewski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crayewski moves out of range of the body kick from Durand.
Grzegorz Crayewski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durand changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crayewski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand lands a head shot.
Crayewski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Crayewski. That snapped Durand's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crayewski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crayewski throws a low kick, looking for Durand's leg but Durand calmly moves out of range. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Crayewski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Durand misses with a straight left.
Durand lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Crayewski has managed to clinch.
Knees to the body from Durand.
Crayewski is breathing heavily.
Durand lands an elbow just above Crayewski 's eye.
Durand scores a nice knee to the body.
Durand lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Durand with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Durand scores with a nice hook to the head.
Durand working Crayewski over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Durand scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Durand unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Durand lands a nice elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Grzegorz Crayewski's cut even more.
Durand softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crayewski thows a leg kick but Durand checks it
and Durand counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2##CL#
Durand drives through and clinches with Crayewski against the ropes.
Crayewski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Durand scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Durand.
Durand lands a body punch.
Durand works on Crayewski's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crayewski can do to turn this around?
Durand connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crayewski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Durand connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crayewski is looking to land body kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Durand - just one landing.
Crayewski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durand throws an off balance right hand
enabling Crayewski to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grzegorz Crayewski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Crayewski throws a leg kick
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crayewski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crayewski throws a leg kick but Durand moved away.
Crayewski throws a wild body kick that Durand sees coming a mile off.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
Durand is looking to counter the offense by Crayewski and move into the clinch.
Durand stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crayewski.
Crayewski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Crayewski.
Crayewski misses with a wild body shot.
Crayewski misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Durand counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Crayewski tries to work over Durand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Durand.
Jacques Durand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crayewski prevents a body shot from Durand.
Crayewski struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Durand lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#The cut above Grzegorz Crayewski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#BC#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crayewski throws an overhand right that lands on Durand's shoulder, as Durand tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Durand. Those never looked like landing.
Crayewski connects with a nice looking jab.
A low kick from Crayewski misses
and Durand counters with a nice uppercut.
Crayewski connects with a looping right hand.
Durand moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That kick from Durand tenderised Crayewski's leg. Crayewski is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Crayewski misses.
Durand tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Crayewski manages to circle out of the way.
Crayewski misses with a straight left.
Crayewski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Durand tries to clinch but Crayewski moves out of range.
Durand connects with a solid leg kick.
Durand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durand changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Durand scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Crayewski thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand slips under a jab from Crayewski.
Durand fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Durand misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick there by Durand.
Crayewski closes the distance but Durand moves to the side
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crayewski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Durand counters with a nice uppercut.
Crayewski wants to clinch up but Durand keeps it at a distance.
Durand tries to clinch up but Crayewski circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Crayewski does it's job there.
Crayewski misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Crayewski darts in and clinches Durand up against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Grzegorz Crayewski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crayewski 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 Durand has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Durand and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Crayewski misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Crayewski misses the target.
Durand feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Durand throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crayewski counters with a thumping low kick.
Durand does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
Durand throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Crayewski throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Durand looks to land a left hand but Crayewski moved out of range nicely.
Durand throws an overhand right that lands on Crayewski's shoulder, as Crayewski tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durand, as that shot connected.
A leg kick checked by Crayewski.
Crayewski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Durand lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crayewski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Crayewski misses the target.
Durand throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Durand scores with a nice strike.
Crayewski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durand is out of range and Crayewski settles back down.
Crayewski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crayewski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durand looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durand swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crayewski.
Durand throws a right hand that misses
and Crayewski counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Durand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crayewski.
Durand lands a front kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Crayewski misses the target.
Crayewski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durand.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand misses with a body shot.
Crayewski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Durand on the side of the head.
Durand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crayewski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crayewski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand.
Durand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crayewski.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durand. That's going to slow Crayewski down.
Crayewski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand moves away.
Durand is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Crayewski.
Crayewski looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand had his way with Grzegorz Crayewski in that round.
The cut man is working on Grzegorz Crayewski's cut.
That's time! Durand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Crayewski thuds his shin into the meat of Durand's side.
Grzegorz Crayewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crayewski.
Crayewski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a leg kick.
Crayewski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crayewski throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Durand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crayewski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crayewski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crayewski moves away.#CL2#
Crayewski clinches.
Durand landing knees to the head.
Crayewski misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crayewski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crayewski.
Durand pushes Crayewski back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durand landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Durand as the two fighters clinch.
Crayewski is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Durand lands a damaging elbow.
Durand tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durand lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Durand misses with a body punch.
Durand lands a good knee to the midsection. Crayewski won't want to take too many of those.
Durand with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Durand lands a nice knee to the body.
Durand lands with a right to the head.
Crayewski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Durand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#Grzegorz Crayewski's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand retains his heavyweight title!
Jacques Durand seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: 8L 68 - Steel
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Durand avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Durand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fairtex takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fairtex darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fairtex moves out of range of the body kick from Durand.
Durand throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durand misses with a low kick.
Durand lands a nice hook to Fairtex's body. Fairtex takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fairtex tries to score with a low kick but Durand moves his leg out of the way.
Durand fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Durand drives through and clinches with Fairtex against the ropes.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Fairtex is blocking nicely.
Durand prevents a body shot from Fairtex.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fairtex has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fairtex lands with a right to the head.
A knee to the head by Durand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairtex manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch. #T1#
Fairtex uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durand.
Fairtex tries to counter with a clinch but Durand shakes him off and moves away.
Durand throws out a leg kick but Fairtex moves out of range and Durand only half commits.
We've been informed that Fairtex 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.
Fairtex misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Durand scores with a jab.
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fairtex steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Durand.
Fairtex buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Durand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fairtex.
Durand throwing a counter right hand but Fairtex manages to avoid it.
Fairtex lands a lovely overhand right.
Fairtex checks a leg kick nicely.
Durand blocks a low kick nicely.
It appears Durand was looking to counter with a kick there.
Durand avoids the body shot from Fairtex. #CL#
Durand has managed to clinch.
Durand prevents a body shot from Fairtex.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durand tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it. #T2#
Durand with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Songkom Fairtex has been cut.
Fairtex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand struggles to land a body shot inside as Fairtex controls his hands.
Fairtex is trying to stall.
Nice elbow from Fairtex.
Fairtex tries to work over Durand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fairtex.
Fairtex scores with a shoulder strike.
Fairtex misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durand lands with a left to the head.
Fairtex taking a breather.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fairtex is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Durand lands a right hand.
Durand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fairtex comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fairtex.
Fairtex has Durand pressed against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Durand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fairtex connects with an inside leg kick.
Fairtex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fairtex avoids a kick to the body.
Durand misses the shot to the body.
Fairtex gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Durand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durand throws a front kick aimed at Fairtex's knee but Fairtex avoids it well.
Fairtex swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
Durand appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Fairtex tries to keep at a distance but Durand has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand lands an elbow inside that Fairtex shrugs off.
Fairtex tries to land knees in the clinch but Durand avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Durand throws an elbow but misses.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fairtex is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Durand.
Fairtex avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
Fairtex digs a right hand underneath Durand's ribcage. Durand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Come on Fairtex - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fairtex lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick from Durand.
Fairtex throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fairtex moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fairtex throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durand.
Durand takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fairtex misses with a wild body shot.
Fairtex throws a push kick but Durand slaps the foot to one side.
Nice uppercut lands for Durand. That snapped Fairtex's head back. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durand.
Fairtex swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
Durand is looking to counter the offense by Fairtex and move into the clinch.
Fairtex throws a leg kick but Durand sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fairtex. That did some damage!#CL#
Durand has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairtex makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Durand misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Fairtex.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jacques Durand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fairtex avoids the elbow strike from Durand, against the ropes.
Durand tries to land knees in the clinch but Fairtex avoids the damage to the body.
Fairtex taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fairtex blocks a body shot from Durand.
Fairtex lands a damaging elbow.
Durand is working Fairtex over against the ropes.
Fairtex dodges an elbow strike from Durand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that second round.
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 ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Durand lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fairtex at a distance. #CL#
Durand moves into the clinch.
Fairtex throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Durand blocks it with crossed arms.
Durand lands a damaging elbow.
Durand looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Durand lands a nice elbow.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Durand lands an uppercut.
Durand lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Durand works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Durand misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Durand.
Durand landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand lands an elbow that stopped Fairtex in his tracks for a moment.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Durand - that landed with a thud.
Durand lands a right hand.
Fairtex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durand's corner calls for a 1-2. Durand obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Durand throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fairtex stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Fairtex is predictable there
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Songkom Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Durand avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Durand feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fairtex takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fairtex takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Durand was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand cracks a nice hook into Fairtex's ribs.
Durand scoring well with a low kick there.
Fairtex is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Durand rather than just go for the knockout.
Durand dodges the punch combination from Fairtex.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fairtex can do to turn this around?
Fairtex misses with a low kick.
Durand tests Fairtex's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Durand lands a nice shot that snaps Fairtex's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairtex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durand digs a good body shot into Fairtex's ribs.
Fairtex misses the shot to the body.
Fairtex misses with a lunging right hand
and Durand finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fairtex has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durand finds it's way round the side to connect with Fairtex's head.
Durand is looking to chop away at Fairtex's legs.
Durand sets himself, and Fairtex steps forward looking for the clinch! Durand avoids it this time.#CL#
Durand has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Durand as Fairtex tries to tie him up.
Durand misses with an elbow over the top.
Durand throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Fairtex just misses with a elbow thrown towards Durand's brow.
Durand connects with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand clearly takes 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!#R4#
Durand shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fairtex throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fairtex looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.
Durand thumps Fairtex with a low kick.
Fairtex finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Durand moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Durand creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Durand digs a right hand underneath Fairtex's ribcage. Fairtex let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Durand using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fairtex is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Durand is keeping busy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand scores with a shot to the side of Fairtex's head.
Fairtex swings wildly with an uppercut but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairtex is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fairtex avoids the elbow strike from Durand, against the ropes.
Fairtex avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body. #T1##BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durand throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durand moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durand tries to land a front kick but Fairtex steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A clash of legs there as Durand blocks the low kick.
Fairtex misses with a shot to the body
and Durand counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fairtex's knee momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Fairtex misses the target.
Fairtex just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Durand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fairtex throws a solid leg kick but Durand takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fairtex.
Fairtex's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durand connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fairtex scrambles back to his feet.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Fairtex moves out of range easily.
Fairtex drops his hands momentarily and Durand takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Durand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Fairtex looks to throw a body kick
and Durand counters with a stiff right hand.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Durand moves out of range easily.
Fairtex will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Fairtex.
Durand avoids the body shot from Fairtex.
Durand looks to land a body kick but Fairtex moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durand. That's going to slow Fairtex down.
Fairtex turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fairtex throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durand.
Fairtex throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durand throws a leg kick that misses.
Fairtex lands the left hand.
Fairtex throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand had his way with Songkom Fairtex in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Fairtex takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fairtex's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durand throws a front kick aimed at Fairtex's knee but Fairtex avoids it well.
Fairtex throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand avoids a kick to the body.
Durand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durand looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fairtex wants to counter the offense by Durand and move into the clinch position.
Fairtex throws a right hand that misses
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fairtex tries to clinch up.
Durand throws a body punch but Fairtex moves out of range.
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fairtex takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fairtex misses with an uppercut.
Fairtex throws a leg kick that is checked
and Durand counters with a leg kick.
Durand works Fairtex's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Durand scores with a push kick.
Songkom Fairtex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Durand has taken the fight to the clinch.
Durand lands an uppercut.
Fairtex doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fairtex's defenses.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Durand tries a knee to the head but Fairtex blocks it.
Durand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durand lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Durand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durand pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Fairtex blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fairtex tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Nice body punch from Fairtex.
Fairtex working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fairtex lands an elbow just above Durand 's eye.
Fairtex prevents a body shot from Durand.
Fairtex digs a right hand into Durand's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durand's gas tank.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairtex digs a right hand underneath Durand's ribcage. Durand let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fairtex obliges.
Fairtex working Durand over with knees to the body.
Fairtex with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Fairtex creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fairtex lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but Fairtex blocks with his arms.
Fairtex digs a right hand underneath Durand's ribcage. Durand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Fairtex.
Fairtex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durand blocks an uppercut.
Fairtex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A bit of stalling here from Fairtex.
Fairtex keeps control of Durand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fairtex tries to throw a body punch but Durand avoids it by throwing Fairtex back against the ropes.
Fairtex is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Durand is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Fairtex just misses with a elbow thrown towards Durand's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Songkom Fairtex.
Well Durand 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Jacques Durand!

Jacques Durand wins by unanimous decision!
Jacques Durand is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacques Durand thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: 8L 62 - Madison G Showdown
Date: Mar 31, 2021

#R1#
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bull misses with a wild body shot.
Durand moves away from the strike by Bull.
Durand misses with a looping left.
Bull wants to counter the offense by Durand and move into the clinch position.
Durand throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Bull. That snapped Durand's head back.
Durand throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bull throws a looping overhand right but Durand ducks down to avoid it.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
Durand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bull throws out the jab.
Durand misses with a hook.
Durand with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bull to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durand stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Durand thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Durand has closed the distance and engaged Bull in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Durand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Durand misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durand.
Durand landing knees to the body.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bull dodges an elbow strike from Durand.
Durand blocks a body shot from Bull.
A short left from Durand.
Durand creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bull's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Jari Bull has been cut.
Bull lands a shot to the body.
Durand lands with a left to the head.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Bull is blocking nicely.
Bull lands a right hand.
Bull takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bull fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Durand scores with a nice short uppercut.
Durand can't find room to land a body shot as Bull controls the action.
Our sources have told us that Durand has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bull misses with a body punch.
Durand throws a punch but it's blocked by Bull. #T2#
Durand with a knee to the head.
Durand lands an elbow inside.
Bull lands with a left to the head.
Bull blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bull.
Durand lands with a left to the head.
Bull throws a head punch that misses.
Bull blocking some punches. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durand punishes Bull's body with a nice straight punch.
Durand defending well as Bull loads up on a big left hand.
Bull throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Durand slips under a jab from Bull.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bull misses with a hook. Durand ducked under it nicely.
Durand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durand blocks a jab.
Bull misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jari Bull's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Durand with a nice calf kick.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durand misses with a hook.
Bull throws out a counter right but Durand avoids it with no problem.
Bull misses with a hook. Durand ducked under it nicely.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand manages to avoid it.
Bull throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a nice leg kick.
Bull misses with a straight right.
As Bull backs away, Durand returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bull misses with a jab to the body
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand staying out of range there.
Bull just misses with a punch to the body.
Jari Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bull.
Durand looks to land a body kick but Bull moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand. Bull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durand swings for the body but Bull moves out of range.
Durand connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bull's hands.
Bull thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Durand is looking to slow Bull down with leg kicks.
Durand pushes Bull away with a front kick.
Bull lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bull avoids the head kick by Durand.
Durand throws a head kick that Bull semi-blocks.
Durand misses with a low kick.
Bull looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
Durand moves away from the strike by Bull.
A low kick from Bull is predictable there
and Durand counters with a nice body kick.
Durand misses with a looping right.
Durand fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bull looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Durand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bull misses with a wild body shot.
Durand appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Durand clinches with his opponent.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bull can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand is trying to break the clinch but Bull is controlling him.#T2#
Durand pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Durand.
Durand prevents a body shot from Bull.
Durand lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Durand breaks from the clinch.
Bull scores with a nice strike.
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bull lands a jab to the nose.
Durand misses with an uppercut. Bull saw that one coming.
Durand attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bull connects with a good right hand that stumbles Durand. Durand circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bull is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Durand finds it's way through Bull's defenses.
Bull looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.
Bull throws a hook but Durand blocks it.
Durand lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bull throws a looping overhand right but Durand ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jari Bull's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bull throws a hook but Durand blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bull.
A slow jab from Bull misses its intended target.
Bull scores with a body shot.
Bull misses with a body kick.
Bull wants to land a leg kick but Durand is out of range.
Durand scores with a leg kick.
Durand thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bull if he has to take too many more of those.
Durand misses with a body kick.
That kick from Durand tenderised Bull's leg. Bull is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.
Durand feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Durand misses with a low kick.
Bull throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Durand counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Durand.
Durand comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T1#
Durand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bull's elbow.
Durand takes a shot to the head.
Durand missing with knees to the body.
Bull misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Durand creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Durand lands a nice elbow.
Durand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bull has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
Durand with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Jari Bull's cut even more.
Jacques Durand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand lands a left hand.
Bull prevents a body shot from Durand.
A head punch on the inside from Durand fails to land.
Bull tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
Durand lands with a light punch inside.
Durand lands with a right to the head.
Bull looking to slow down the pace here.
Bull is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Durand is keeping busy.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand tries to work over Bull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bull lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bull takes an elbow to the forehead.
Durand working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Durand stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bull taking a breather.#BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand misses with an uppercut.
Bull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Bull.
Bull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bull misses with a jab to the body
and Durand counters with a nice leg kick.
Durand throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Bull scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jari Bull's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Bull looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bull misses with a looping left.
Bull's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durand takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Durand slips under a jab from Bull.
Bull moves out of range of the body kick.
Bull misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a thumping low kick.
Bull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand.
Durand is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bull.
Durand explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Durand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durand wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand throws a wild body kick that Bull sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durand.
Bull throws out a counter right but Durand avoids it with no problem.
Durand doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Durand tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bull is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Bull stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand.
Bull punishes Durand's body with a nice straight punch.
Bull digs a good hook to Durand's body.
Bull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Durand finds it's way through Bull's defenses.
Durand will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bull let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Durand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bull.
Durand scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Bull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Bull.
Bull looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.
Durand misses with a body shot.
Durand scores with a spinning back kick!
Bull misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bull.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bull fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Durand half committed to a counter leg kick.
Durand is looking to slow Bull down with leg kicks.
Bull missing with a left hand there. Durand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durand tries a head kick but it misses.
Durand digs a good body shot into Bull's ribs.
Bull scores with a shot to the body.
Durand wants to slow Bull down by chopping away at his legs.
Bull is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Durand wants to clinch up but Bull keeps it at a distance.
Bull throws a leg kick but Durand sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durand moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bull throws a lazy right hand but Durand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bull misses with a double jab
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jacques Durand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jari Bull's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Durand slips under a jab.
Bull throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Bull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bull throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Bull stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand.
Bull avoids the body shot from Durand.
Jari Bull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand moves out of range of the body kick from Bull.
Bull just misses with a punch to the body.
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
Bull throws out a counter right but Durand avoids it with no problem.
Bull misses with an uppercut.
Durand avoids the head kick by Bull.
Durand fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bull just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull misses with a lunging right hand
and Durand makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bull takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Durand closes the distance and pushes Bull back into the ropes.
Durand landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Durand throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bull is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
Durand tries a knee to the head but Bull blocks it.
Durand lands a damaging elbow.
Bull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Durand.
A short left from Durand.
Bull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durand throws an elbow that misses.
Durand scores with a nice hook to the head.
Durand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bull's face.
Bull has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Durand seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bull can turn it around.
A right hand to the body from Durand.
Durand lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bull misses with a punch on the inside.
Bull throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Durand.
A head punch on the inside from Bull fails to land.
Bull blocks an elbow strike.
Bull has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand.
Bull misses with the head strike.
Durand looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Durand lands a shot to the body.
Durand lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Durand is working Bull over against the ropes.
Bull takes a knee to the side of the body.
Durand landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Durand.
Durand scores with a knee to the head.
Durand lands an elbow inside.
A body shot lands from Durand. #BC#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bull rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand counters with a nice uppercut.
Bull misses with a jab to the body
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Bull takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bull misses with a combination
and Durand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Durand punishes Bull's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Durand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Jacques Durand!

Jacques Durand wins by unanimous decision!
Jacques Durand retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Jacques Durand thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: 8L 57 - March Monstrosity
Date: Mar 05, 2021

#R1#
Durand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDavid.
McDavid walks into a jab.
Durand misses with a shot to the body
and McDavid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
McDavid scoring well with a low kick there.
A clash of legs there as Durand blocks the low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Durand crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDavid - the referee stops the clock and Durand gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDavid. Durand manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Durand misses with a body shot.
McDavid misses with a looping left.
Durand takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDavid moves out of range of the body kick from Durand.
McDavid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durand bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McDavid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDavid takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDavid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDavid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durand is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Durand connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durand.#T1#
A low kick from Durand misses
letting McDavid counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from McDavid misses the target.
Jab by Durand.
McDavid throws a lazy uppercut
letting Durand counter with a right hand.
McDavid blocks a jab.
Durand scores with a push kick.
Durand wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDavid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand.
McDavid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from McDavid misses the target.
Durand looks to land a combination. McDavid sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McDavid misses with a left hand
and Durand finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Durand takes the fight into the clinch.
McDavid swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Nice elbow from Durand.
Durand can't find room to land a body shot as McDavid controls the action.
Durand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McDavid digs a right hand underneath Durand's ribcage. Durand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Durand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDavid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDavid misses with the head strike.
McDavid takes an elbow to the forehead.
Durand struggles to land a body shot inside as McDavid controls his hands.
McDavid takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hand to the body from Durand.
Durand cracks McDavid with a nice body shot.
Durand blocks a body shot from McDavid.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Durand.
A short body shot lands from Durand as the two fighters clinch.
McDavid avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDavid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDavid prevents a body shot from Durand.
McDavid lands a body punch.
McDavid takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McDavid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand. #CUT#It looks like Connor McDavid has been cut.
McDavid scores with a nice right hand.
McDavid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
Durand seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McDavid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDavid can do to turn this around?
McDavid fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Connor McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand fakes the leg kick and cracks McDavid in the body.
McDavid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand moves away.
Durand tries to counter by clinching up but McDavid breaks away and moves out of range.
McDavid throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durand throws a nice head kick!
Durand with a nice calf kick.
Durand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDavid.
A head kick misses from Durand.
A countering left hand to the body from McDavid misses.
Durand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDavid.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDavid throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Durand works over McDavid's head and body with a nice combination.
Durand looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durand looks to land a right hand but McDavid moved out of range.
Durand cracks McDavid with an open hand slap.
McDavid misses with an uppercut
and Durand counters with a body kick that stops McDavid in his tracks momentarily.
Durand swings for the body but McDavid moves out of range.
It seemed like McDavid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDavid scores with a kick to the body.
Durand lands with an overhand left.
Durand lands with a right hand. #CL#
Durand moves into range and clinches up with McDavid.
Durand lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand can't find room to land a body shot as McDavid controls the action.
McDavid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Durand avoids it.
Durand lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDavid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDavid lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Durand misses with a body punch.
McDavid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDavid blocks it with crossed arms.
McDavid throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McDavid fails to land.
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDavid misses with a body punch.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durand landing knees to the head.
McDavid misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDavid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDavid takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Durand was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Durand fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDavid throws out a counter right but Durand avoids it with no problem.
McDavid throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Durand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Connor McDavid's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
A jab from McDavid misses.
Durand slips under a jab.
Durand staying out of range there.
Durand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDavid.
Durand swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDavid is looking to chop away at Durand's legs.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
McDavid misses with a straight right.
Durand lands with a nice body kick.
Durand slips a straight right by McDavid.#CL#
McDavid gets tackled into the ropes by Durand. Durand maintains the clinch.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid missing with knees to the body.
McDavid has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
McDavid has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Durand seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McDavid can turn it around.
Jacques Durand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McDavid prevents a body shot from Durand.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDavid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McDavid misses with some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for McDavid.
McDavid is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
With the fighters up against the ropes, Durand throws an elbow but misses.
A hook to the body from Durand.
McDavid working aggressively here.
Durand works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDavid blocks a body shot from Durand.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Durand.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDavid is defending well for now.#BC#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
McDavid throws a nice head kick!
Durand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDavid was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand.
McDavid misses with a looping left.
McDavid slips a straight right by Durand.
Durand fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durand keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDavid throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Durand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDavid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
McDavid displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDavid.
McDavid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durand with a nice cross.
McDavid throws a big shot that misses.
Durand moves away from the strike by McDavid.
Durand tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McDavid manages to circle out of the way.
Durand scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDavid connects with a good right hand that stumbles Durand. Durand circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDavid misses with a wild body shot.
McDavid tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durand is able to avoid easily.
Durand explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McDavid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durand walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDavid checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Connor McDavid just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Connor McDavid's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Durand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDavid.
Durand fires out a quick counter leg kick but McDavid just manages to avoid it.
Durand moves out of range as McDavid strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Durand.
Durand moves out of range as McDavid strikes.
Durand lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDavid misses with a hook. Durand ducked under it nicely.
Durand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDavid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with an inside leg kick.
Durand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDavid.
McDavid misses with a hook.
Durand throws a quick counter kick to the body but McDavid avoids it.
Durand is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from McDavid.
Durand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDavid throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand looks to clinch
letting McDavid counter with a right hand.
Durand misses with a body shot. #T1#
McDavid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durand quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL#
Durand closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Durand - that landed with a thud.
Durand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durand landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McDavid is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Durand softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Durand lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDavid backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Durand.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDavid is defending well for now.
McDavid on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand scores with a knee to the head.
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durand comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but McDavid blocks with his arms. #BC#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Durand. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
A punch combination from McDavid misses.
Durand changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDavid misses with a hook.
Durand feints and then cracks McDavid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDavid down.
Durand smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durand.
Durand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - McDavid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durand.
Durand throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McDavid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDavid 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.
McDavid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand had his way with Connor McDavid in that round.
The cut man is working on Connor McDavid's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
McDavid misses with a right hand
and Durand counters with a right hand to the body.
Connor McDavid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDavid just misses with a punch to the body.
McDavid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDavid throws a right hand that misses
and Durand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDavid gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Durand throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Durand misses with a body kick.
McDavid walks into a straight right hand from Durand.
McDavid checks a leg kick.
McDavid tried to score with a low kick but Durand checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand throws a body punch but McDavid moves out of range.
McDavid has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand.
McDavid takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
Durand throws a nice head kick!
McDavid swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDavid's knee momentarily.#T1#
Durand's corner calls for a 1-2. Durand obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to the body from McDavid misses
and Durand counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Durand, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durand throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Durand lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDavid at a distance.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
Durand went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durand lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from McDavid misses its intended target.
Durand keeps McDavid at a distance using the push kick.
McDavid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from McDavid misses.
McDavid misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand throws a leg kick which misses McDavid's front leg but catches the back leg as McDavid tries to avoid it. #T2#
Durand connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDavid. McDavid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Durand lands a nice looking body kick.
McDavid throws a chopping leg kick but Durand manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durand 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.
McDavid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDavid is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McDavid throws a body shot but no joy.
McDavid throws a shot from downtown. Durand moves away and avoids it.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durand digs a good hook to McDavid's body.
Durand tries to clinch up but McDavid circles away and keeps his distance.
McDavid fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Durand.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
Durand uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDavid has time to react.
McDavid on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durand. Durand obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Jacques Durand!

Jacques Durand wins by unanimous decision!
Jacques Durand retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Jacques Durand, 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: 8L 51 - Ryan
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Durand listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Durand blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bennett.
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
Bennett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bennett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bennett's head.
Durand scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bennett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Durand lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bennett. That's going to slow Durand down.
Bennett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Bennett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bennett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
Durand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durand cracks Bennett with a good jab.
John Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Durand slips under a jab from Bennett.
Durand jabs at Bennett's body.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Durand counters by clinching up. #BC#
Bennett breaks the clinch.
Durand throws a leg kick which misses Bennett's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennett tries to avoid it.
Bennett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Durand has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Durand has managed to clinch. #BC#
Bennett manages to break the clinch.
Bennett looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
Durand feints a counter leg kick.
Durand scoring well with a low kick there.
Bennett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durand slips a jab from Bennett.
Bennett backing away here, and Durand unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Durand slips under a jab from Bennett.#CL2#
Durand has managed to clinch.
Durand digs a right hand underneath Bennett's ribcage. Bennett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Durand lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Nice elbow from Durand. #CUT2#It looks like John Bennett has been cut.#BC2#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durand was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Durand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennett throws out the jab.
Bennett tries to move into range but Durand moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Durand has taken the fight to the clinch.
Durand struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennett controls his hands.
Durand misses with some punches.
Durand lands with a light punch inside.
Durand lands a shot to the body.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Durand pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Bennett trying to control the position but instead, Durand has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bennett into the ropes.
Bennett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Durand has him pressed against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett working aggressively here.
Durand lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Bennett works on Durand's body with a couple of short punches.
Bennett is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Durand's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Durand throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Durand just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bennett's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bennett's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Durand lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bennett misses the jab.
Durand throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Durand missing with a left hand there. Bennett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
Durand thuds a left hand into Bennett's body.
Bennett throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Bennett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Durand on the side of the head.
Bennett thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Durand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Bennett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bennett looks to land a combination but Durand avoids it well.
Bennett blocks the body kick.
Bennett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bennett circles away from the clinch attempt.
A good leg kick by Durand. #T1#
Bennett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durand is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bennett lands a nice hook to Durand's body. Durand takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durand fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Bennett misses.
Bennett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durand.
Durand throws the kick towards the body but Bennett avoids it.
Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durand connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Bennett misses.
Durand fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bennett is out of range.
Durand avoids the body shot from Bennett.
An inside leg kick from Durand misses.
Bennett steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durand. That one must have hurt.
Durand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett. #T2#
The fighters circling - Durand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durand lands with an overhand left.
Durand thumps Bennett with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett blocks a head kick by Durand.
Durand stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bennett.
Durand misses with a wild body shot.
Bennett is looking to chop away at Durand's legs.
Bennett looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
Durand throws a fast counter high kick but Bennett manages to duck under it in time.
Bennett takes one to the side of the head.
Jacques Durand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bennett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durand checks it well.
Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Durand closes the distance and clinches.
Bennett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bennett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Durand working Bennett over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Durand lands a hook that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Bennett's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Durand lunges at Bennett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bennett's hand.
Durand cracks Bennett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Durand uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennett is just out of range.
Bennett moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
Bennett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bennett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bennett looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.
Durand cracks Bennett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Durand tries to bum rush Bennett with a series of wild strikes but Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durand 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.
Durand defending well as Bennett loads up on a big left hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bennett crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Durand - the referee stops the clock and Bennett gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Durand. Bennett manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bennett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bennett throws a right and a left that Durand avoids nicely. #T1#
Durand bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Durand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durand throws a body punch but Bennett moves out of range. #CL2#
Durand moves into the clinch successfully.
Bennett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Durand putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bennett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Durand missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Bennett breaks the clinch.
Bennett swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand moves out of range as Bennett strikes.
Bennett loads up on a big right hand but Durand slips the punch.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand.
Bennett throws a jab but it's blocked by Durand.
Bennett checks the leg kick.
Durand is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bennett.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bennett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durand tries a quick counter leg kick but Bennett is wise to it.
Bennett misses the body punch
and Durand counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Durand moves into the clinch.
Bennett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bennett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bennett misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Durand.
Durand lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durand lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett throws a lazy right hand but Durand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durand with a nice cross.
Durand avoids the body shot from Bennett.
Durand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand 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#
Durand jabs at Bennett's body.
Bennett throws a right hand that misses
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Durand moves out of range as Bennett strikes.
Durand connects with a body shot.
Durand throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bennett on the side of the head.
Bennett moves forwards but Durand connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Durand tries a head kick but it misses.
Durand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Durand throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Durand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand is looking to land body kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durand. #T1#
Durand throws a body punch but Bennett moves out of range.
Durand lands with a slapping head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bennett. Those never looked like landing.
Durand appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bennett throws an off balance right hand
and Durand counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
Durand tries to close the distance and clinch but Bennett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durand misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bennett throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a stiff right hand.
Durand checks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bennett.
Durand swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durand throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Durand takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body kick from Durand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Durand misses
and Bennett counters with a straight right hand.
Bennett swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a nice body kick.
Bennett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durand throws out the jab.
Bennett takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bennett swings away with a body shot that misses
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennett misses with a hook to the body
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durand lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bennett takes a step back to recover.
Bennett throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durand moves away from the strike by Bennett.
Durand is trying to counter with his kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bennett takes a step back to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bennett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Durand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Durand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennett.
Durand swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bennett misses with a right hand
and Durand counters with a good low kick that Bennett was not able to check.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Durand takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durand pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bennett is out of range and Durand settles back down.
Bennett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bennett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durand. Durand obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennett misses with a wild body shot.
Bennett misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Durand raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bennett throws a leg kick but Durand sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand.
John Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Bennett walks into a jab.
Bennett misses with a body punch
and Durand makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bennett really felt that one!
Durand punishes Bennett's body with a nice straight punch.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
Bennett fails to land with a series of punches.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bennett throws an overhand right that lands on Durand's shoulder, as Durand tries to avoid the shot.
Durand tests Bennett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bennett will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bennett throws a series of punches but Durand moves out of range.
A lazy left from Durand finds it's target.
Bennett throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett lands with a right hand.
Durand lands a nice looking body kick.
Durand shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Bennett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Durand.
Durand works the jab nicely.
Bennett thows a leg kick but Durand checks it
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durand tries to clinch but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Bennett gets tackled into the ropes by Durand. Durand maintains the clinch.
Bennett is trying to push Durand away but Durand has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Durand lands a knee to the body.
Durand lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durand connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Durand connects with a body shot that sends Bennett's belly button to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durand 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Jacques Durand!

Jacques Durand wins by unanimous decision!
Jacques Durand is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jacques Durand 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: ETERNITY 25 - KT World Series
Date: Dec 04, 2020

#R1#
Knox misses with a straight left.
Durand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Durand has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
Durand scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Durand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durand lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Durand. That snapped Knox's head back.
Knox avoids the body shot from Durand.
Knox blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Durand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox tries to clinch up
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Durand explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Knox is looking to clinch but Durand is avoiding it.
Durand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Durand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jacques Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand throws out a powerful jab.
Durand delivers a nice body kick.
Durand takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Durand throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knox's head.#CUT#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Durand throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Knox lands a jab.
Durand lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Knox tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Durand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durand throws a lazy body kick
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Durand.
Durand misses with a jab to the body
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Durand clinches up with Knox and pushes him back against the ropes.
A short right from Durand.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durand or not.
Knox avoids a wild elbow strike from Durand.
Durand looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand presses Knox against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Durand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durand throws an elbow but it misses.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riley Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Durand instigates a clinch.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Durand blocks an uppercut.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Durand scores with a nice short uppercut.
Durand lands a damaging elbow.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knox is defending well for now.
Durand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Knox steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durand. That one must have hurt.
Durand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Durand lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox needs to keep his hands up - Durand had a free shot at his head there.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Durand moves away and avoids it.
Durand goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Durand misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good leg kick by Durand.
Jab from Durand.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Durand moves away and avoids it.
Knox throws a low kick, looking for Durand's leg but Durand calmly moves out of range.
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Durand is looking to counter punch.
Durand 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.
Durand is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Durand lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
Durand lands a head shot.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Durand.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Durand throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC#Knox is rocked!#CL#
Durand moves into the clinch.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Durand finish him?
Durand utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Durand cracks Knox on the bridge of the nose with a nasty looking elbow! Knox crumples to the floor in pain, holding his face! It doesn't look like he's going to beat the count - he's out of it! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Jacques Durand thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EK 21_Trial By Combat
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiteri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spiteri takes one on the button.
Durand scores with a body shot.
Spiteri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a slapping leg kick.
Durand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spiteri was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand.
Spiteri lands a nice looking body kick.
Durand connects with a solid leg kick.
Durand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spiteri misses with a straight right.
Spiteri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durand. That did some damage!
Spiteri connects with a body shot that sends Durand's belly button to the back.
Durand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spiteri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacques Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spiteri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Durand throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Spiteri misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Durand releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Durand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spiteri takes one to the chin there.
Spiteri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durand. Durand obviously looking to wear him down.
Durand has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Durand thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spiteri if he has to take too many more of those.
Durand scoring well with a low kick there.
Durand throws a low kick but Spiteri moves out of range easily.
Spiteri half committed to a counter leg kick.
Durand scores with a jab to the jaw.
Durand uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spiteri has time to react.
Durand thuds his right hand into Spiteri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durand attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spiteri looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.#T2#
Durand blocks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spiteri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Durand counters with a slapping leg kick.
Durand takes one on the button.#CL#
Spiteri rushes Durand and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand 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.
Durand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Durand lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Spiteri.
Durand misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spiteri cracks Durand with a nice body shot.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri takes an elbow to the forehead.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Spiteri lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Durand.
Durand lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
Spiteri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Durand manages to circle out of the way.
Spiteri seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Spiteri misses with a few strikes there.
Spiteri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durand avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sloppy strikes from Spiteri. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durand! But no joy.
Durand digs a good hook to Spiteri's body.
Durand throws a jab when Spiteri was well out of range.
Spiteri clobbers Durand with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Durand.
Spiteri misses with a straight right.
Durand checks a leg kick.
Durand cracks Spiteri with an open hand slap.#T1#
Durand throws a head kick but Spiteri moves out of range.
Durand lands with a right hand.
Jacques Durand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Spiteri misses its intended target.
Durand steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Durand scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand. Spiteri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spiteri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spiteri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durand makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Durand throws a series of punches but Spiteri avoids them all with ease.
Durand plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Durand moves out of range as Spiteri throws a body kick.
Spiteri throws a right hand that misses
and Durand counters with an outside leg kick.
Spiteri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Durand misses the shot to the body.
Spiteri jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Durand connects with a jab.
Durand is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spiteri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durand throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spiteri counters with a low kick, right behind Durand 's knee.
Spiteri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Durand changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spiteri throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durand closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Durand works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spiteri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durand is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Durand thows a leg kick but Spiteri checks it
and Spiteri makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Durand really felt that one!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand 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#
Spiteri slips a jab from Durand.
Spiteri walks into a left hand.
Durand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spiteri misses with a hook. Durand ducked under it nicely.
Durand wants to counter with a clinch but Spiteri pushes him away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durand. That's going to slow Spiteri down.
Good leg kick by Spiteri.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durand.
Spiteri throws a lazy right hand but Durand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand moves out of range as Spiteri throws a body kick.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick
and Durand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Durand gets a clinch.
Durand looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Spiteri has Durand pressed against the ropes, preventing Durand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1##BC2#
Durand breaks from the clinch.
Durand connects with a crisp jab.
Spiteri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Durand counters with a low kick, right behind Spiteri 's knee.
Durand tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spiteri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spiteri went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Durand is looking to land body kicks.
Durand misses with a body shot.
Durand throws a leg kick but Spiteri moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Spiteri misses the target.
Spiteri misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spiteri thinking.
Durand avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spiteri blocks a head kick by Durand. #T2#
Durand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Durand swinging wildly here.
Spiteri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durand connects with an inside leg kick.
Spiteri throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spiteri misses with a body punch
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Durand moves forwards but Spiteri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Durand with the inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Durand lands a glancing blow to the side of Spiteri's head.
Spiteri throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spiteri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body kick from Durand.
A combination from Spiteri does no damage.
Spiteri with a nice calf kick.
Durand blocks a jab.
Durand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spiteri.
Durand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri moves out of range of the leg kick from Durand.
Spiteri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spiteri misses with a body kick.
Durand moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spiteri has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Durand.#T1#
Spiteri tries to clinch but Durand moves away
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand wants to clinch up but Spiteri keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from Durand is predictable there
letting Spiteri counter with a right hand.
Spiteri steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durand. That one must have hurt.
Durand is looking to clinch.
A lazy body kick from Durand
and Spiteri counters with a nice low kick that buckles Durand's knee momentarily.
Spiteri takes one on the button.
Durand delivers a nice body kick.
Durand pushes Spiteri away with a front kick.
Spiteri lands an overhand right.
Durand changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Durand throws a leg kick
and Spiteri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiteri moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
Spiteri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand.
Spiteri throws the kick towards the body but Durand avoids it.
A jab from Durand finds it's way through Spiteri's defenses.
Spiteri moves out of range of the body kick.
Spiteri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durand throws a body punch but Spiteri moves out of range.
Spiteri is looking to counter with a body kick.
Spiteri moves away from the strike by Durand.
Spiteri lands with a good body shot.
Spiteri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spiteri throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Durand looks to land a combination but Spiteri avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Durand throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Durand on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Durand misses with a lunging right hand
and Spiteri counters with a leg kick.
Spiteri slips a straight right by Durand.
Spiteri throwing a counter right hand but Durand manages to avoid it.
Spiteri misses the shot to the body.
Durand misses with a left hand
and Spiteri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Durand gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Spiteri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spiteri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri looks to land a combination but Durand avoids it well.
Durand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spiteri throws out the jab.
Durand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spiteri manages to avoid it.#T1#
Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spiteri tries to bum rush Durand with a series of wild strikes but Durand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durand throws an off balance right hand
and Spiteri counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Durand clinches up against the ropes.
Spiteri blocks a body shot from Durand.
Carlotos Spiteri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spiteri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Spiteri will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A shot in the inside from Durand.
Spiteri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Durand swings wildly with an uppercut but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spiteri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Durand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spiteri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durand blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Durand tries a body shot but Spiteri blocks it. #T2#
Spiteri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Durand is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand gets through Spiteri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durand blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spiteri.
Spiteri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Durand's defenses.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spiteri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Spiteri.
Durand takes an elbow to the temple.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spiteri lands a shoulder strike.
Spiteri lands a body punch.
Spiteri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Durand.
Spiteri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Spiteri as the two fighters clinch.
Spiteri lands with a short shot to the head.
Durand takes a shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlotos Spiteri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Durand 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jacques Durand 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: EK15_What's Dead May Never Die
Date: Sep 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durand takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Durand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a nice body kick.
Durand checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Draughn Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Durand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Diego misses with a kick to the body.
Diego misses with a kick to the body
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Durand with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch lands to the side of Durand 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Durand is looking to clinch but Diego is avoiding it.
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Durand's head but Durand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Diego clinches with his opponent.
Durand blocks a body shot from Diego.
Durand throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T1#
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diego tries to work over Durand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Durand breaks from the clinch.
Durand swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Durand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diego tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Durand counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Diego instigates a clinch.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durand lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Durand breaks from the clinch.
Durand connects with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durand.
A head kick by Diego misses
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Durand ducks down to avoid it.
Durand follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T2#
Diego on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Durand blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego throws a hook but Durand blocks it.
Durand follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Durand clinches.
A knee to the head by Durand. #CUT2#It looks like Draughn Diego has been cut.
Durand 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.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durands head.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
Durand can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Durand throws an elbow but it misses.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durand.
Durand lands an elbow inside that Diego shrugs off.
Diego managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
Durand tries a knee to the head but Diego blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diego misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Draughn Diego's cut.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Durand throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Durand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durand misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
Diego blocks a body shot from Durand.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand misses with an elbow over the top.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Durand as the two fighters clinch.
Durand lands with a light punch inside.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but Diego blocks with his arms.
Durand swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durand trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Durand missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Durand throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand manages to avoid it.
Durand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
It looked like Diego was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Durand.
Durand slips under a jab.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Durand takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Durand takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Diego misses.
Durand throws out a leg kick but Diego moves out of range and Durand only half commits.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego tries to clinch but Durand is having none of it. #T2#
Diego closes the distance but Durand moves to the side
and Durand counters with a leg kick.
Durand wants to land a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durand.
Diego tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Durand gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand misses with an elbow strike.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good body shot from Diego.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego prevents Durand from breaking the clinch.
Durand lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Draughn Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Draughn Diego's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Durand clinches up with Diego and pushes him back against the ropes.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Durand blocking some punches.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durand connects with a knee to the head.
Durand working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Durand creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Durand lands a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Durand.
Durand tries to land knees in the clinch but Diego avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durand tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durand lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diego connects with a right hand. Durand shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Durand counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Durand.
Durand tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Durand as Diego tries to tie him up. #T1#
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Durand with a knee to the head.
Durand lands with a short shot to the head.
Durand lands a knee to the head.
Durand works on Diego's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Durand.
A short right from Durand.
Jacques Durand seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durand.
Durand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Durand scores with a nice hook to the head.
Durand working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC2#Diego is rocked!
Durand cracks Diego with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Diego goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Diego wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jacques Durand!
A relieved looking Jacques Durand thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Draughn Diego stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, fuck. You felt greasy mate.. Something is up mate.'.

Event: EK 10_ OUROBOROS
Date: Aug 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Umaga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Durand blocks it well.
Umaga throws a push kick but Durand slaps the foot to one side.
Umaga takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Durand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Umaga misses with a looping left.
Umaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jacques Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand. Umaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durand slips under a jab.
Durand on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Durand finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Umaga 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umaga moves away.
Umaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Umaga keeps the fight on the outside.
Durand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umaga.
Umaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Umaga lands a jab to Durand's midsection.
Umaga misses with a looping left.
Umaga throws a looping overhand right but Durand ducks down to avoid it.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Durand throws a body punch but Umaga moves out of range.
Durand misses with a straight left.
Durand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durand misses with a body shot.
Durand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durand fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durand misses with a jab to the body
and Umaga counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Durand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durand lands with a kick to the ribs.
Durand lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durand lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Umaga. Beautiful body shot.
Durand throws a leg kick that misses.
Umaga throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umaga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durand scores with a push kick.
Durand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Umaga was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Umaga looks for the body kick but Durand saw that one coming.
Durand lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Durand throws a leg kick but Umaga moved away.
Durand connects with a body shot that sends Umaga's belly button to the back.
Durand lands a nice looking body shot.
Durand with the inside leg kick.
Umaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand.
Durand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand connects with a leg kick.
Durand is looking to slow Umaga down with leg kicks.
Umaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Durand's hands.
Durand throws a looping overhand right but Umaga ducks down to avoid it.
Durand scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Umaga ducks under a wild hook from Durand.
Durand has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Umaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Durand's head.
Umaga is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umaga jabs at Durand's body.
Umaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand.
Nice body punch from Umaga.
Durand throws a push kick but Umaga slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Umaga! But no joy.
Umaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Umaga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Umaga throws a wild body kick that Durand sees coming a mile off.
As Umaga backs away, Durand returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Durand feints and then cracks Umaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Umaga down.
Umaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
That's time! Durand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Durand tries to clinch there but Umaga circles away.
Umaga misses the jab.
Durand tries a head kick but it misses.
Umaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durand staying out of range there.
Umaga misses the shot to the body.
Durand doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Umaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga misses the shot to the body.
Durand throws a series of strikes that have Umaga backpedaling.
Durand takes a swing at Umaga's ribcage but misses.
Durand misses with a hook
and Umaga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Umaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Durand's hands.
Umaga takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
Umaga blocks the body kick.
Umaga motions for Durand to come forward. Umaga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Durand tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umaga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Umaga misses with a body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Durand.
Durand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durand misses with a looping right.
Durand just misses with a punch to the body.
Umaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Umaga connects with the punch.#T2#
Durand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Umaga throws a leg kick but Durand checks it.
Umaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Umaga gets tackled into the ropes by Durand. Durand maintains the clinch.
Durand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durand tries to land knees in the clinch but Umaga avoids the damage to the body.
Durand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Umaga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Durand blocks a body shot from Umaga.
A nice right hand lands inside from Umaga. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand misses with a hook
and Umaga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An inside leg kick lands from Umaga.
Umaga cracks Durand with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Umaga!
Umaga with a nice calf kick.
Durand throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Some bone on bone action there as Durand checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durand tries to clinch there but Umaga circles away.
Umaga misses with a looping left.
Durand half committed to a counter leg kick.
Durand looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Umaga throws a big shot that misses.
Umaga throws an overhand right that lands on Durand's shoulder, as Durand tries to avoid the shot.
Umaga throws a leg kick but Durand checks it.
Durand walks into a left hand. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durand.
Umaga has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand.
Umaga tries to clinch but Durand is having none of it.
Umaga blocks a head kick by Durand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Umaga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand manages to avoid it.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Durand was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Durand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Umaga throws a leg kick but Durand checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Durand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Durand tenderised Umaga's leg. Umaga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Umaga misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Durand looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Durand jabs Umaga right on the nose. Umaga blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Durand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Umaga throws a nice head kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durand.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
Durand scores with a hook to the body. Umaga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut there from Durand.
Umaga avoids the head kick by Durand.
Umaga misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Umaga.
Durand walks forward, straight into a front kick from Umaga.
Umaga throws a lazy body kick
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Durand tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Umaga is able to avoid easily.
Umaga with the inside leg kick.
Umaga throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.
Umaga throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Durand throws a low kick but Umaga moves out of range easily.
Umaga lands a leg kick that knocks Durand off balance momentarily.
Durand connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Umaga momentarily.
Durand moves out of range of the body kick from Umaga.
Umaga lands with a good body shot.
Umaga misses with a low kick as Durand jumps back.
Umaga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Umaga misses with a straight right.
Umaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand counters with a stiff right hand.
Durand digs a good body shot into Umaga's ribs.
Umaga slips under a jab from Durand.
Durand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durand 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 Umaga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Umaga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Durand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durand.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
Umaga with a nice cross.
Durand moves out of range as Umaga throws a body kick. #T3#
Umaga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Umaga throws a low kick but Durand moves out of range easily.
Umaga throws a leg kick that misses.
Umaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Durand, right into the meat of the thigh.
Umaga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durand can pounce on him. #CL2#
Durand gets tackled into the ropes by Umaga. Umaga maintains the clinch.
Umaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Umaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Umaga misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Umaga. #T4#
Umaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Umaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Umaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Umaga throws a head punch that misses.
Umaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durand lands a body shot.
Umaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Umaga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Umaga pushes Durand back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umaga tries to throw a body punch but Durand avoids it by throwing Umaga back against the ropes.
Umaga misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Durand.
Durand lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Durand lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Durand lands a shot to the body.
Umaga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durand lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Durand scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durand.
Jacques Durand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durand lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jacques Durand did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
That's time! Durand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Durand - that will leave a mark!
Umaga throws a leg kick that misses.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Umaga moves out of range easily.
Umaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab from Durand.
Umaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Durand listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand digs a good body shot into Umaga's ribs.
Umaga misses with a straight right.
Durand looks for the body kick but Umaga saw that one coming.
Durand throws a wild body kick that Umaga sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Durand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Durand closes the distance and clinches.
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durand is trying to break free.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Umaga's hands.
Durand drops his hands momentarily and Umaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Durand throws a wild body kick that Umaga sees coming a mile off.
Durand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Durand throws a leg kick but Umaga checks it.
Umaga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Durand throws a hook but Umaga blocks it.
Durand with a jab.
Durand just misses with a punch to the body.
Umaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umaga throws a wild body kick that Durand sees coming a mile off.
Durand misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand. Umaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand with the inside leg kick.
Durand slips under a jab from Umaga.
Durand throws a shot to the body.
Durand tests Umaga's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Umaga is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Umaga blocks the low kick.#CL#
Durand fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Umaga, pushing him back against the ropes.
Durand misses with some punches.
Umaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Umaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Umaga gets through Durand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Durand blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Umaga.
Umaga misses with some punches.
Umaga can't find room to land a body shot as Durand controls the action.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Umaga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durand lands with a light punch inside.
Durand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Umaga.
Umaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand lands with a shot to the body.
Umaga moves out of range of the body kick from Durand.
Durand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Durand shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Umaga lands a slapping body shot.
Durand throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Umaga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Umaga avoids a kick to the body.
Umaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Durand shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Durand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand had his way with Iosefa Umaga in that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Umaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durand looks for the body kick but Umaga saw that one coming.
Umaga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Umaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Durand.
Umaga misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand. Umaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga throws an overhand right that lands on Durand's shoulder, as Durand tries to avoid the shot.
Durand throws a head kick that Umaga semi-blocks.
Durand keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Durand tries to close the distance and clinch up but Umaga swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Umaga misses the target.
Durand misses with a leg kick
and Umaga counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick by Durand misses
and Umaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand lands a nice looking body shot.
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umaga looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Durand tries to keep at a distance but Umaga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Durand lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but Umaga blocks with his arms.
Durand takes an elbow to the forehead.
Durand lands with a right to the head. #T2##BC2#
Umaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durand scores with a spinning back kick!
Durand wants to clinch.
Umaga thinks about the counter body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Umaga momentarily.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umaga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Durand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Durand tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Umaga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Umaga swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
Durand swings for the body but Umaga moves out of range.
Durand connects with a leg kick.
Iosefa Umaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Umaga blocks the body kick.
Durand is looking to slow Umaga down with leg kicks.
Durand lands a head kick!
Umaga misses with the combination. #T4#
A jab lands there for Durand.
Umaga moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
Durand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Umaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Umaga.
Durand half committed to a counter leg kick.
Umaga lunges at Durand with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Durand's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Umaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Umaga punishes Durand's body with a nice straight punch.
Umaga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jacques Durand.
Well Durand 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand!
A very excited looking Jacques Durand 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: EK 7_CONFLICT THEORY
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durand dips to his left and cracks La Croix with an uppercut!
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but La Croix is just out of range.#CL#
Durand pushes La Croix up against the ropes in a clinch.
La Croix tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
La Croix struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
La Croix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Durand avoids a wild elbow strike from La Croix.
La Croix tries to land a knee to the head but Durand blocks with his arms.
La Croix lands a body punch in the clinch.
La Croix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Durand lands an elbow just above La Croix 's eye.
Durand tries a body shot but La Croix blocks it. #BC#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand connects with an inside leg kick.
Durand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Croix manages to avoid it.
La Croix shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Durand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
La Croix avoids the body shot from Durand.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
Durand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
La Croix walks into a straight right hand from Durand.
Durand jabs at La Croix's body.
Durand lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from La Croix misses.
Jacques Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Croix checks a leg kick.
La Croix throws out a counter right but Durand avoids it with no problem.
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ in the buildup to the fight.
Durand staying out of range there.
Durand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Durand takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
La Croix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
A body shot lands from La Croix.
La Croix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
La Croix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Durand is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Croix scores with a nice hook to the head.
La Croix controlling the action here for a moment.
Durand lands an elbow that stopped La Croix in his tracks for a moment.
La Croix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, La Croix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Durand landing knees to the head.
Durand prevents a body shot from La Croix.
La Croix scores with a shoulder strike.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
Durand unloads a knee to the mid-section. La Croix lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
La Croix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Durand's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Croix tries to throw a body punch but Durand avoids it by throwing La Croix back against the ropes.
La Croix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
La Croix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Croix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nero La Croix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand'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#
A slow jab from Durand misses its intended target.
La Croix lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Durand!
La Croix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durand has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durand scoring well with a low kick there.
Durand is looking to wear down La Croix with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Durand takes a swing at La Croix's ribcage but misses.
Durand looks to land a left hand but La Croix moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Durand clinches up with La Croix and pushes him back against the ropes.
La Croix managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
Durand misses with some punches. #BC#
Durand breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Durand.
Durand is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Durand moves out of range of the body kick.
Durand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
La Croix tries to work over Durand's front leg with a kick but Durand checks it.
La Croix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Durand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
La Croix misses with a body shot
and Durand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Durand darts in and clinches La Croix up against the ropes.
Durand lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Durand lands an elbow inside.
Durand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from La Croix.
La Croix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
La Croix missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Durand looks to throw an elbow but misses.
La Croix struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands. #T2#
La Croix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durand misses with an elbow over the top.
Durand blocks an elbow strike.
La Croix lands a nice uppercut.
La Croix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and La Croix avoids it.
Durand lands with a short head shot on the inside.
La Croix struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
La Croix avoids the elbow strike from Durand, against the ropes.
La Croix avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
Nero La Croix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Durand blocking some punches.
Durand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
La Croix lands an elbow that stopped Durand in his tracks for a moment.
La Croix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durands head.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. La Croix is defending well for now.
La Croix misses with a punch to the body.
Durand working La Croix over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but La Croix has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
La Croix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
La Croix throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand'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.#R3#
La Croix misses with an uppercut
and Durand counters with a nice leg kick.
La Croix misses with a body kick.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from La Croix.
Durand swings for the body but La Croix moves out of range.
A nice side step and La Croix releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
La Croix checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good work by La Croix as he checks the leg kick.
La Croix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durand misses with a body kick.
La Croix throws out a counter right but Durand avoids it with no problem.
La Croix attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As La Croix backs away, Durand returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
La Croix pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Durand is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
La Croix throws a body kick that misses.
And Durand counters with a quick kick to the body but La Croix blocks it.#T1#
La Croix 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.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Durand misses with a wild combination.
La Croix explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for La Croix.
Durand connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Durand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And La Croix responds with a good body kick, but Durand manages to step out the way in time.
Durand misses with an uppercut. La Croix saw that one coming.
La Croix lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Durand has closed the distance and engaged La Croix in a clinch. #T2#
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and La Croix avoids it.
Durand throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from La Croix.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Durand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from La Croix on the inside.
La Croix is leaning against Durand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
La Croix tries to land a knee to the head but Durand blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from La Croix.
La Croix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Croix lands with a short shot to the head.
La Croix unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from La Croix - that landed with a thud.
La Croix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
La Croix lands a knee to the head.
La Croix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Durand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
La Croix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
La Croix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durand tries to circle away but La Croix has him pinned against the ropes.
La Croix lands with a light punch inside.
La Croix lands a body punch.
La Croix lands a nice knee to the body.
La Croix lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nero La Croix really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
La Croix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
La Croix misses with an uppercut.
La Croix works the jab nicely.#CL#
Durand moves into the clinch.
La Croix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by La Croix.
La Croix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Croix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from La Croix fails to land.
La Croix prevents a body shot from Durand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand is trying to break the clinch but La Croix is controlling him.
Durand blocks a body shot from La Croix.
Durand takes a knee right on the jaw!
Durand throws an elbow that misses.
La Croix is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Durand unloads a knee to the mid-section. La Croix lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Durand prevents a body shot from La Croix.
La Croix takes a knee right on the jaw!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Durand lands a damaging elbow.
La Croix misses with some punches.
Durand blocking some punches.
Durand makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Durand tries a body shot but La Croix blocks it.
Durand tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Croix tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
Durand swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durand misses with a body punch.
La Croix misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from La Croix - that landed with a thud.
Durand struggles to land a body shot inside as La Croix controls his hands.
La Croix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
La Croix missing with knees to the body.
Durand blocks a body shot from La Croix.
La Croix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
La Croix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
La Croix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
La Croix scores with a knee to the head. #T2#
Durand tries to work over La Croix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Croix lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
La Croix can't find room to land a body shot as Durand controls the action.
Durand misses with some punches.
La Croix swings wildly with an uppercut but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durand creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through La Croix's defenses.
Durand scores with a hook to the body.
Durand tries a knee to the head but La Croix blocks it.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but La Croix has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #KD2#
The crowd are calling 'kneeees!' as La Croix has the Thai clinch. La Croix obliges, smashing a knee brutally into Durand's nose and sending him crashing to the canvas! Will be beat the count?! 3,4,5,6,7,8...9... and he's up on 9! Wow, that was close! The referee takes a long look and is going to allow it to continue!
Durand avoids the body shot from La Croix.
La Croix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Croix wants to land a leg kick but Durand is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand. La Croix does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nero La Croix scored the knockdown and takes the final round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##CL#
Durand pushes La Croix up against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Durand throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Durand throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Durand misses with a leg kick.
La Croix is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Durand swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by La Croix.
La Croix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Durand tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Croix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
La Croix looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from La Croix misses
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Durand misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Durand.
La Croix throws a chopping leg kick but Durand manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durand feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Durand checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
La Croix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but La Croix circles away quickly and effectively.
Jacques Durand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand connects with a right hand. La Croix shakes it off.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
La Croix closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
La Croix has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
A nice right hand lands inside from La Croix.
Durand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
La Croix with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Durand.
La Croix is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
La Croix tries to work over Durand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Durand with a jab.
Durand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
La Croix throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
La Croix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durand appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Durand feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits La Croixs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Durand takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
La Croix takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nero La Croix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durand. That's going to slow La Croix down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
I think La Croix 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:48
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 46:48
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nero La Croix!
Nero La Croix is the new super heavyweight champion!
Nero La Croix seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ETERNITY 4
Date: Jul 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Bandichoo misses
and Durand counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bandichoo tries to move into range but Durand moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bandichoo connects with a body shot that sends Durand's belly button to the back.
Bandichoo 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.
Durand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bandichoo misses with the body kick
and Durand counters with a slapping leg kick.
Durand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bandichoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bandichoo scores with a leg kick.
Bandichoo misses with a low kick as Durand jumps back.
Durand was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bandichoo looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.
Bandichoo slips a straight right by Durand.
Bandichoo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
Durand scores with a jab. Bandichoo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bandichoo throws a body kick that misses
and Durand counters with a body kick that stops Bandichoo in his tracks momentarily.
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
Bandichoo misses with a looping right.
Durand 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.
Durand tried to score with a low kick but Bandichoo checks it.
It looked like Bandichoo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Durand.#T1#
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandichoo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durand has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo avoids the head kick by Durand.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durand misses with a body shot.
Bandichoo lands a body shot.
Durand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandichoo.
Durand pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bandichoo is out of range and Durand settles back down.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
Durand drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bandichoo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
Bandichoo lands a jab-cross combination.
Durand lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand avoids the head kick by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Durand's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Durand misses with a low kick.
Bandichoo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durand appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Durand lands with an overhand left.
Durand throws a head kick but Bandichoo moves out of range.
Bandichoo lands with a kick to the temple. Durand shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Bandichoo.
A swing and a miss from Bandichoo.#CL2#
Durand moves into range and clinches up with Bandichoo.
A knee to the head by Durand. #CUT2#It looks like Taz Bandichoo has been cut.
Bandichoo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bandichoo is working Durand over against the ropes.#BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Bandichoo misses with a hook. Durand ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Bandichoo.
Durand throws a body punch but Bandichoo moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Bandichoo.
Durand throws out a counter right but Bandichoo avoids it with no problem.
Bandichoo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Durand moves out of range as Bandichoo strikes.
Durand connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacques Durand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taz Bandichoo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
Durand dips to his left and cracks Bandichoo with an uppercut!
Durand scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bandichoo doesn't seem bothered though.
Bandichoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand manages to avoid it.
Durand tries a low kick but Bandichoo avoids it.
Durand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandichoo throwing a counter right hand but Durand manages to avoid it.
Durand connects with a body shot that sends Bandichoo's belly button to the back.
Bandichoo misses with a hook.
Bandichoo backing away here, and Durand unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Durand misses with a looping left.
Durand just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBandichoo.
Durand blocks a head kick by Bandichoo.
Durand checks a low kick from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Bandichoo is blocking nicely.
Bandichoo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Bandichoo takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Durand thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bandichoo if he has to take too many more of those.
Durand walks into a left hand.
Durand blocks a head kick by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Bandichoo throws a counter high kick but Durand was just alert enough to avoid it.
Durand throws a hook but Bandichoo avoids it easily.
Bandichoo throws a push kick but Durand slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bandichoo.
Bandichoo misses with a kick to the body.
Bandichoo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durand is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bandichoo moves out of range of the body kick from Durand.
Durand chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bandichoo can pounce on him.
Durand lands a nice shot to the body.
Bandichoo throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Durand fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bandichoo on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandichoo throws a right and a left that Durand avoids nicely.
Bandichoo throws a sloppy body shot
and Durand counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Bandichoo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bandichoo misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Durand moves out of range of the body kick.
Bandichoo misses with a kick to the body.
Durand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Durand swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bandichoo throws a low kick, looking for Durand's leg but Durand calmly moves out of range.
Bandichoo misses with a double jab.
Durand thinks about the counter body kick.#CL2#
Durand gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Durand.
Durand lands an elbow that stopped Bandichoo in his tracks for a moment.
Durand prevents Bandichoo from breaking the clinch.
Durand keeps control of Bandichoo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bandichoo swings wildly with an uppercut but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandichoo misses with a punch to the body.
Durand tries a body shot but Bandichoo blocks it.
Bandichoo swings wildly with an uppercut but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacques Durand will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Taz Bandichoo'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.#R3#
The fighters circling - Durand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durand is looking to chop away at Bandichoo's legs.
Durand slips a jab from Bandichoo.
A head kick from Bandichoo lands but Durand takes it in his stride.
Durand looks for the body kick but Bandichoo saw that one coming.
Durand scores with a sloppy right hand. Bandichoo should have avoided that one.
Bandichoo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bandichoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand moves away.
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
Bandichoo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bandichoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taz Bandichoo is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand connects with a solid leg kick.
Durand misses with a head kick.
Bandichoo throws a counter high kick but Durand was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandichoo moves out of range of the leg kick from Durand.
Bandichoo tried to counter with a leg kick but Durand avoided it.
Bandichoo tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durand! But no joy.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bandichoo misses with a hook.
Durand has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Durand looks to land a left hand but Bandichoo moved out of range nicely.
Bandichoo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.#T1#
Durand throws a low kick but Bandichoo avoids it.
Bandichoo throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
Bandichoo ducks right into an uppercut from Durand.
Bandichoo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bandichoo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durand. Durand obviously looking to wear him down.
Bandichoo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durand takes one on the button.
Bandichoo throws a wild body kick that Durand sees coming a mile off.
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
Bandichoo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Durand will feel that in the morning.
Durand slips under a jab from Bandichoo.
Durand throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bandichoo lands a head kick. Durand smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandichoo throws a leg kick but Durand sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bandichoo is looking to slow Durand down with leg kicks. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bandichoo checks a leg kick.
Bandichoo throws an overhand right that lands on Durand's shoulder, as Durand tries to avoid the shot.
Durand avoids the body shot from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Durand lands a leg kick that knocks Bandichoo off balance momentarily.
Bandichoo tries to score with a low kick but Durand moves his leg out of the way.
Durand was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A good leg kick by Durand.
Bandichoo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bandichoo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bandichoo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bandichoo throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.
Bandichoo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Durand doesn't seem bothered though.
Bandichoo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durand checks it well.
A solid body kick from Bandichoo.
Durand scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand avoids the head kick by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bandichoo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Taz Bandichoo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Taz Bandichoo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bandichoo 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 Durand has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Durand and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bandichoo misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Durand blocks the leg kick.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandichoo is just out of range.
Durand just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bandichoo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand.
Bandichoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Durand raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses
and Durand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the liver by Durand. Beautiful body shot.
Bandichoo moves out of range of the body kick.
Bandichoo misses with a hook to the body
and Durand counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand lands a jab to the nose.
Durand throws the kick towards the body but Bandichoo avoids it.
Durand checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bandichoo throws an overhand right that lands on Durand's shoulder, as Durand tries to avoid the shot.
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
Durand throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Durand looks for the body kick but Bandichoo saw that one coming.
Durand lands with a nice body kick.
Bandichoo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Durand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bandichoo blocks a low kick nicely.
Durand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bandichoo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bandichoo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durand throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Durand darts in and clinches Bandichoo up against the ropes.
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durand working Bandichoo over with knees to the body.
Durand with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Durand obliges.
A right hand to the body from Durand.
A left hand lands to the body for Durand. #T2#
Durand lands an uppercut.
Durand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bandichoo's face.
Bandichoo wants to get back to striking at distance but Durand won't allow it.
Durand connects with a knee to the head.
Durand lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Durand lands an elbow inside.
Durand lands an elbow inside that Bandichoo shrugs off.
Durand connects with a knee to the head.
Durand softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Durand lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Durand landing knees to the head.
Durand scores a nice knee to the body.
Durand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Durand is leaning against Bandichoo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Durand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Durand.
Bandichoo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Durand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bandichoo backwards.
Bandichoo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Durand lands an elbow inside that Bandichoo shrugs off.
Durand unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bandichoo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Taz Bandichoo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Durand swings for the body but Bandichoo moves out of range.
Bandichoo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Durand looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bandichoo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Durand's sensitive parts.
Bandichoo walks into a left hand.
Bandichoo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durand staying out of range there.
Bandichoo moves out of range of the leg kick from Durand.
Durand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bandichoo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durand.
A good leg kick by Bandichoo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandichoo. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from Bandichoo is predictable there
and Durand counters with a stiff right hand.
Durand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durand throws a push kick but Bandichoo slaps the foot to one side.
Bandichoo looks for the body kick but Durand saw that one coming.
Bandichoo connects with a body shot.#T1#
Nice body kick there by Durand.
Bandichoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Durand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bandichoo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Durand throws a lazy right hand but Bandichoo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandichoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Durand moves out of range as Bandichoo throws a body kick.
Durand dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandichoo throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
Durand replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bandichoo blocks it well.
Bandichoo misses with a looping left.
Durand replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bandichoo blocks it well.
Durand avoids the head kick by Bandichoo.
Durand throws the kick towards the body but Bandichoo avoids it.
Durand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandichoo manages to avoid it.
Bandichoo misses with a straight left.
Durand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Durand fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bandichoo checks it well.
Durand motions for Bandichoo to come forward. Durand throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bandichoo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bandichoo throws a sloppy head kick and Durand moves out of range easily.
Taz Bandichoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bandichoo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durand connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bandichoo scrambles back to his feet.
Durand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bandichoo. That did some damage!
Bandichoo throws a looping overhand right but Durand ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a shot from downtown. Durand moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand throws a low kick but Bandichoo moves out of range easily.
Bandichoo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durand defending well as Bandichoo loads up on a big left hand.
Durand thinks about the counter body kick.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a sloppy head kick
and Durand makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Durand throws a front kick that sends Bandichoo stumbling back into the ropes.
Durand scores with a nice strike.
Durand slips under a jab.
Durand moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacques Durand.
Well Durand 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:49
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand! Jacques Durand retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Jacques Durand thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Durand vs Peterson
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durand throwing a counter right hand but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Durand lands a high kick!
George Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Peterson.
Durand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Durand has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ in the buildup to the fight.
Durand checks a leg kick.
Peterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Peterson misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a low kick, right behind Peterson 's knee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durand.
A shot to the liver by Peterson. Beautiful body shot.
Durand misses with a low kick.
Durand lands a glancing blow to the side of Peterson's head.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
Peterson 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.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson connects with a body shot that sends Durand's belly button to the back.
Peterson 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.
Durand smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Durand misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body kick there by Durand.#CL2#
Peterson drives through and clinches with Durand against the ropes.
Durand misses with a body punch.
Peterson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Peterson lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.#BC#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Durand lands a body shot.
Durand keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Peterson misses.
Durand fires out a quick counter leg kick but Peterson just manages to avoid it.
Durand throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Durand blocks a leg kick.
Durand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Durand thuds a left hand into Peterson's body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson tries to land a leg kick but Durand saw it coming and moves away.
Durand throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durand lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Peterson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Durand scores with a head kick.
Durand lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Peterson misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Durand lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Peterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Peterson scores with a leg kick.
Durand lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Peterson blocks the body kick.
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.
Peterson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Peterson misses the body punch
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Durand misses
and Peterson counters with a straight right hand.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Peterson throws a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Peterson moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
Peterson lands with an overhand left.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Durand checks it.
Peterson looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Peterson is looking to score with low kicks.
Durand wants to clinch up but Peterson keeps it at a distance.
Durand tries to land a front kick but Peterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durand misses the body punch
and Peterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peterson blocks a head kick by Durand.
Durand scores with a nice strike.
Nice shot lands for Peterson.
A big right from Durand misses.
Durand wants to clinch.
Peterson throws an overhand right that lands on Durand's shoulder, as Durand tries to avoid the shot.
Durand throws out a loose jab but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durand.#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Peterson.
Peterson throws a hook but Durand blocks it.
Durand appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Peterson throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
Peterson misses with a shot to the body
and Durand counters with a good low kick that Peterson was not able to check.
Peterson takes one on the button.
Peterson lands a nice shot that snaps Durand's head back.
Peterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Peterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Durand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durand lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but George Peterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand'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.#R3#
Durand throws an overhand right that lands on Peterson's shoulder, as Peterson tries to avoid the shot.
Peterson tries a low kick but Durand avoids it.
Peterson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Peterson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Durand lands with a nice body kick.
Durand scores with a hook to the body. Peterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Peterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peterson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Durand with a nice cross.
Durand lands a right hook to the body.
Peterson takes one to the chin there.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
Durand blocks a leg kick.
Peterson lands with a hook. Durand tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Durand with a nice cross.
Peterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Durand tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Peterson is able to avoid easily.
Peterson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Peterson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durand is out of range and Peterson settles back down.
Durand catches Peterson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Peterson misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a slapping leg kick.
Durand misses the shot to the body.
Peterson throws a right hand that misses
and Durand counters with a low kick, right behind Peterson 's knee.
Durand throws a wild body kick that Peterson sees coming a mile off.
Durand lands an overhand right.
Durand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Durand is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Durand blocks a leg kick.
Durand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peterson.
Peterson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson moves forwards but Durand connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Durand checks a leg kick.
Peterson swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a right hand to the body.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durand appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Durand.
Peterson throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand lets loose with a powerful body kick. Peterson will feel that in the morning.
Donk. Durand catches Peterson right on the button with a cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Peterson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Durand - the referee stops the clock and Peterson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Durand. Peterson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Durand misses with a double jab.
Durand wants to clinch.
Durand tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Peterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Durand lands a lovely overhand right.
Durand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peterson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Durand tries to clinch up.
Peterson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand.
Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durand thinks about countering with a body kick.
Durand is looking to slow Peterson down with leg kicks.
Durand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Durand scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Peterson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Peterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.#CL#
Durand gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Peterson is trying to force a seperation but Durand has the dominant position.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Peterson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peterson throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Durand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Durand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peterson throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Peterson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durand checks it well.
It looked like Durand was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Peterson.
Peterson loads up on a big right hand but Durand slips the punch.
Peterson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Peterson misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Peterson.
Durand cracks Peterson with a good jab.
Peterson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Durand smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Peterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand lands a body shot.
Peterson moves out of range of the body kick.
Peterson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Durand bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Durand moves into range and connects with a jab.
Durand throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Peterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durand. Durand obviously looking to wear him down.
Peterson throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.
Durand lands a right hook to the body.
Durand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Peterson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Peterson is looking to chop away at Durand's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand had his way with George Peterson in that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Durand blocks a leg kick.
Durand cracks Peterson with a good jab.
Durand scores with a jab to the body.
Durand takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Durand lands a glancing blow to the side of Peterson's head.#CL2#
Peterson closes the distance and clinches.
Durand comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Durand lands a shot to the body.
Durand dodges an elbow strike from Peterson.
Durand scores with a shot to the side of Peterson's head.
Durand gets through Peterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Peterson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like George Peterson has been cut.
Durand is working Peterson over against the ropes.
Peterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Durand finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand lands a body punch.
Peterson seems to have recovered his senses.
Peterson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Durand lands an elbow inside that Peterson shrugs off.
Durand digs a right hand underneath Peterson's ribcage. Peterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Durand breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Peterson with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Peterson looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Peterson get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand retains his super heavyweight title!
Jacques Durand decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, George Peterson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gonna retire to the gym who knows MFS?!'.

Event: Lost Vegas 2
Date: May 01, 2020

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Durand.
Durand is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus misses with a right hand
letting Durand counter with a right hand.
Durand slips a jab from Drunkizkus.
Durand swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durand throws a jab when Drunkizkus was well out of range.
Drunkizkus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durand.
Pope Drunkizkus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand blocks a jab.
It looked like Durand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durand throws a front kick aimed at Drunkizkus's knee but Drunkizkus avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drunkizkus. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durand half committed to a counter leg kick.
Durand has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ in the buildup to the fight.
Durand lands a nice hook to Drunkizkus's body. Drunkizkus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drunkizkus cracks Durand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Durand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drunkizkus moves away.
Drunkizkus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drunkizkus blocks a leg kick.
Drunkizkus unleashes a big counter combination but Durand bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Durand throws a low kick but it's checked well by Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus thinks about the counter body kick.
Drunkizkus misses with a straight right.
Durand scores with a nice strike.
Durand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Durand throws a leg kick that is checked
and Durand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drunkizkus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Durand throws a head kick that Drunkizkus semi-blocks.
Drunkizkus looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
Durand tries to clinch up but Drunkizkus circles away and keeps his distance.
Drunkizkus misses with a looping right.
Durand scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drunkizkus doesn't seem bothered though.
Drunkizkus misses with a looping left.
Durand fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drunkizkus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Durand has closed the distance and engaged Drunkizkus in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drunkizkus is defending well for now.#T2#
Drunkizkus misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Drunkizkus manages to break the clinch.
Durand throws a leg kick that misses.
Drunkizkus throws a chopping leg kick but Durand manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Drunkizkus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Drunkizkus looks to land a body kick but Durand moved away.
Durand lands with an overhand left.
Drunkizkus moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
Drunkizkus throws a head kick that misses.
Drunkizkus throws a head kick that misses
and Durand counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drunkizkus thinking.
Drunkizkus tried to score with a low kick but Durand checks it.
Drunkizkus checks the leg kick.
Durand blocks a low kick nicely.
Drunkizkus throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Durand counters by moving into the clinch.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Drunkizkus is blocking nicely.
Durand keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drunkizkus's efforts to push away.
Durand tries a knee to the head but Drunkizkus blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Durand is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Durand scores with a spinning back kick!
Drunkizkus connects with a leg kick. Durand looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drunkizkus can do to turn this around?
Drunkizkus misses with a double jab.
Drunkizkus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drunkizkus throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a nice low kick that buckles Drunkizkus's knee momentarily.
Drunkizkus lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Drunkizkus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drunkizkus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Drunkizkus is looking to score with low kicks.
Durand walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drunkizkus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Drunkizkus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drunkizkus just misses with a punch to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Durand - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drunkizkus misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Drunkizkus wants to slow Durand down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Durand takes the fight into the clinch.
Durand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short left from Durand.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Durand as the two fighters clinch.
Drunkizkus is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Drunkizkus manages to break the clinch.
Durand connects with a right hand. Drunkizkus shakes it off.
Durand is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Drunkizkus avoids the body shot from Durand.
Durand goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Drunkizkus cracks Durand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Durand checks the leg kick nicely there.
Durand scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pope Drunkizkus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drunkizkus misses the jab.
Drunkizkus throws a leg kick that misses.
Durand changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Durand has managed to clinch.
Durand lands an elbow inside that Drunkizkus shrugs off.
Durand blocking some punches.
Durand struggles to land a body shot inside as Drunkizkus controls his hands.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drunkizkus is defending well for now.
Durand lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drunkizkus backwards.
Durand lands with a right to the head. #KD#
Durand drops Drunkizkus on his ass with a big knee up the middle! Drunkizkus bounces straight back to his feet before the referee can even start a count. We'll have to wait a moment to see if that actually hurt him or not, as he takes the standing 8 count.#CUT#
It looks like Pope Drunkizkus has been cut.
Durand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drunkizkus throws a right hand that Durand ducks under and follows up with a left that Durand also avoids with ease.
Jab, jab by Durand - just one landing.
Drunkizkus misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Durand connects with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drunkizkus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Durand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Durand lands with a kick to the ribs.
Drunkizkus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Pope Drunkizkus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##CL#
Durand has managed to clinch.
Drunkizkus struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Drunkizkus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Durand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Drunkizkus is trying to break the clinch but Durand has him pressed against the ropes.
Drunkizkus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drunkizkus misses with some punches.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
Durand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drunkizkus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand landing knees to the body.
Durand lands an uppercut.
Drunkizkus wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Durand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drunkizkus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T1#
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Durand scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drunkizkus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Drunkizkus's face.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
Durand lands a knee to the body. #KD#
The crowd are calling 'kneeees!' as Durand has the Thai clinch. Durand obliges, smashing a knee brutally into Drunkizkus's nose and sending him crashing to the canvas! Will be beat the count?! 3,4,5,6,7,8...9... and he's up on 9! Wow, that was close! The referee takes a long look and is going to allow it to continue!#ROC#
Drunkizkus is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drunkizkus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drunkizkus is still on wobbly legs! Can Durand finish him?
Durand throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drunkizkus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drunkizkus seems to have recovered his senses.
Drunkizkus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drunkizkus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Drunkizkus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Durand throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drunkizkus misses with a leg kick
and Drunkizkus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durand staying out of range there.
Durand lands a body shot. #T2#
Drunkizkus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Durand feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drunkizkus's calf.
Durand lands a nice looking body kick.
Drunkizkus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand lands with a shot to the body.
Durand throws a series of punches but Drunkizkus moves out of range.
Durand pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Durand gets a clinch.
Durand stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drunkizkus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Durand works on Drunkizkus's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Durand - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Durand bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Drunkizkus's head backwards.
A shot to the liver by Durand. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand takes that one, having scored the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Pope Drunkizkus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Drunkizkus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drunkizkus throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Durand moves into the clinch.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Durand throws an elbow but it misses.
Drunkizkus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Durand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Drunkizkus's face. #BC2#
Drunkizkus breaks the clinch.
Durand misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durand.
Drunkizkus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Durand sizes up Drunkizkus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand misses with a body shot.
Drunkizkus misses with a combination #CL#
and Durand counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Durand.
Drunkizkus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Durand has him pressed against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drunkizkus. #T1#
Durand gets through Drunkizkus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drunkizkus avoids it.
Drunkizkus misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacques Durand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durand pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Drunkizkus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Drunkizkus lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Drunkizkus on the inside.
Durand presses Drunkizkus against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drunkizkus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Durand lands an elbow just above Drunkizkus 's eye. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durand misses with a head kick.
Drunkizkus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Durand's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drunkizkus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Durand scrambles back to his feet.
Durand fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Drunkizkus swats away the attempt to clinch by Durand.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Durand.
Drunkizkus tries to score with a low kick but Durand moves his leg out of the way.
Drunkizkus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durand connects with a right hand. Drunkizkus shakes it off.
Drunkizkus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Drunkizkus throws a body kick that misses
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Durand lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Durand has Drunkizkus up against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durand lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drunkizkus or not.
Drunkizkus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durand lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durand working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand had his way with Pope Drunkizkus in that round.
The cut man is working on Pope Drunkizkus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Durand scores with a hook.
Durand connects with a looping right hand.
Durand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drunkizkus. That did some damage!
Drunkizkus checks a low kick from Durand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Durand.
Durand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab, jab by Durand - just one landing.
Drunkizkus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Durand checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Durand half committed to a counter leg kick.
Drunkizkus takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drunkizkus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drunkizkus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durand blocks a head kick by Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand.
Durand scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Drunkizkus throws a leg kick but Durand sees it coming and moves out of range.
Drunkizkus wants to land a leg kick but Durand is out of range. #T1#
Drunkizkus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durand lands a body shot.
Drunkizkus lands with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durand.
Drunkizkus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Drunkizkus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durand connects with a crisp jab.
Drunkizkus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drunkizkus misses with a wild body shot.
Drunkizkus avoids the body shot from Durand.
Drunkizkus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drunkizkus misses with a combination
and Durand counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pope Drunkizkus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Durand lands a jab to the head.
Drunkizkus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drunkizkus throws a hook to the side of Durand's head but Durand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drunkizkus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand.
Drunkizkus misses with a double jab.
Durand throws a shot to the body.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drunkizkus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A chopping leg kick lands by Durand.
Durand throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drunkizkus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Drunkizkus connects with a single shot there.
Drunkizkus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durand lands a leg kick that knocks Drunkizkus off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:43
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:43
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Jacques Durand thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Pope Drunkizkus spoke after the fight, saying 'to bad nero fucked you up and doss will next....you Won't dodge my stone hands next time MF'.

Event: Midweek Meltdown 2
Date: Apr 15, 2020

#R1##CL#
Durand drives through and clinches with La Croix against the ropes.
Durand prevents a body shot from La Croix.
Durand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
La Croix lands a left hand.
Durand missing with knees to the body.
Durand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
La Croix misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Durand.
Durand tries a body shot but La Croix blocks it.
La Croix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durand misses with an elbow over the top.
Durand blocks a body shot from La Croix.
Durand tries a knee to the head but La Croix blocks it.
Durand avoiding damage as La Croix throws knees to the body.
Durand lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
La Croix throws a knee to the head but misses.
La Croix tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
Durand missing with knees to the body.
La Croix avoids the elbow strike from Durand, against the ropes.
La Croix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Durand avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
La Croix lands with a kick to the ribs.
Durand has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ in the buildup to the fight.
La Croix walks into a stiff left hand from Durand.#T1#
La Croix blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from La Croix! But no joy.
La Croix misses with a body punch
and Durand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
La Croix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
La Croix cracks a nice hook into Durand's ribs.
Durand is breathing heavily.
La Croix cracks Durand with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
Durand is looking to counter with head kicks.
La Croix misses with a hook to the body
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
La Croix is looking to land body kicks.
Durand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt La Croix.
La Croix 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.
Durand attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
La Croix thinks about the counter body kick.
La Croix looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.#T2#
Durand blocks the body kick.
La Croix checks a leg kick.
Durand lands a really nice looking cross but La Croix seems unphased.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from La Croix, right into the meat.
Durand is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand scores with a jab.
Durand misses with a body punch
and La Croix counters with a straight right hand.
La Croix scores with a leg kick.
La Croix throws a hook but Durand blocks it.
Durand throws a lazy body kick
and La Croix makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Durand is looking to score with low kicks.
La Croix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
La Croix misses with a hook
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by La Croix.
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 Jacques Durand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
La Croix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durand.
Durand punishes La Croix's body with a nice straight punch.
La Croix throws a lazy right hand but Durand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Croix throws a shot from downtown. Durand moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
La Croix moves into range and clinches up with Durand.
La Croix scores a nice knee to the body.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and La Croix avoids it.
La Croix misses with a body punch.
La Croix lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
La Croix avoids the elbow strike from Durand, against the ropes.
Durand lands an elbow inside that La Croix shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Croix scores with a shot to the side of Durand's head.
La Croix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Durand swings wildly with an uppercut but La Croix uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Croix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand looks to throw an elbow but misses.
La Croix misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Durand takes an elbow to the forehead.
La Croix lands an elbow just above Durand 's eye.
La Croix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Croix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durand.
La Croix looking to throw knees to the head but Durand is blocking nicely.
Durand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
La Croix blocks an uppercut.
Durand lands an elbow just above La Croix 's eye.
Durand is working La Croix over against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Croix.
Durand looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
La Croix misses with a punch on the inside.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
La Croix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
La Croix can't find room to land a body shot as Durand controls the action.
La Croix can't find room to land a body shot as Durand controls the action.
La Croix scores with a shot to the side of Durand's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand tries to work over La Croix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durand working aggressively here. #T2#
Durand blocks a body shot from La Croix.
Durand misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
La Croix throws a solid leg kick but Durand takes the impact on his shin and smiles at La Croix.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and La Croix moves out of range easily.
La Croix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Durand gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
La Croix avoids the elbow strike from Durand, against the ropes.
La Croix throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
La Croix lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
Jacques Durand's cut is getting worse.
A short right from La Croix on the inside.
Nero La Croix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
La Croix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Durand avoids it.
La Croix tries to land a knee to the head but Durand blocks with his arms.
La Croix misses with some punches.
Durand on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from La Croix.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Croix blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nero La Croix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
La Croix checks a low kick from Durand.
And La Croix responds with a good body kick, but Durand manages to step out the way in time.
Durand walks into a jab.
Durand throws a body kick that misses.
Jacques Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Croix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durand throws out the jab.
La Croix attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Durand fires out a quick counter leg kick but La Croix just manages to avoid it.
La Croix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
La Croix misses with a left hand
and Durand counters with a good, hard body kick but La Croix shrugs it off.
La Croix jabs Durand to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Durand drives through and clinches with La Croix against the ropes.
La Croix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Croix's elbow.
Durand avoiding damage as La Croix throws knees to the body.
La Croix looking to throw knees to the head but Durand is blocking nicely. #BC#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
La Croix misses with a kick to the body
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Durand throws a body punch but La Croix moves out of range.
Durand slips under a jab from La Croix.
Nice defenses there by La Croix.
La Croix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
La Croix looks to land a body kick but Durand moved away.
Durand explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Durand throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
La Croix misses the body punch
and Durand counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Durand.
Durand throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Durand walks into a stiff left hand from La Croix.
La Croix just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durand.
La Croix looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand cracks a nice hook into La Croix's ribs.
Durand explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Durand forces La Croix back against the ropes and clinches.
Durand struggles to land a body shot inside as La Croix controls his hands.
La Croix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durand or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
La Croix misses with a punch to the body.
La Croix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Durand with a knee to the head.
La Croix works on Durand's body with a couple of short punches.
La Croix tries to throw a body punch but Durand avoids it by throwing La Croix back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jacques Durand did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
La Croix thows a left - swing and a miss!
La Croix tries to land a leg kick but Durand saw it coming and moves away.
Durand attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Durand.
La Croix misses with a wild body shot.
Durand wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
La Croix connects with a jab.
Durand misses with a low kick.
La Croix looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.
Durand appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Croix tries to land a front kick but Durand steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durand slips a jab from La Croix.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand misses with a wild body shot.
Durand lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
A jab from La Croix misses.
Durand is looking to counter with a body kick.
Durand throws out a powerful jab.
La Croix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
La Croix throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Durand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Croix.
A low kick from Durand misses
and La Croix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Durand. La Croix shrugs it off though.
Durand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Croix was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand.
Durand walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. La Croix checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good exchange - La Croix coming out on top.#T2#
La Croix attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
La Croix lands a jab to Durand's midsection.
Durand does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A lazy body kick from La Croix
and Durand counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand works La Croix's body with a nice hook.
La Croix throws a low kick but Durand moves out of range easily.
La Croix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durand throws a quick counter kick to the body but La Croix avoids it.#CL#
Durand rushes La Croix and presses him up against the ropes.
La Croix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durand takes a knee right on the jaw!
Durand misses with some punches.
Durand throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Durand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
La Croix is leaning against Durand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Nero La Croix will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Good leg kick by La Croix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Durand defending well as La Croix loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Durand misses the target.
La Croix checks a low kick from Durand.
La Croix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durand takes a shot right to the bread basket.
La Croix lands with a right hand.
La Croix throws a wild body kick that Durand sees coming a mile off.
Durand tries to land a front kick but La Croix steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from La Croix misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand misses with a body punch
and La Croix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Durand's knee momentarily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
La Croix has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Durand.
La Croix has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand.
La Croix throws a big shot that misses.
It appears Durand was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1#
La Croix throws a body kick that misses
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand throws a sloppy body shot
and La Croix counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Durand has managed to clinch.
Durand misses with the head strike.
La Croix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
La Croix working Durand over with knees to the body.
La Croix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
La Croix lands with a left to the head.
La Croix is trying to stall.
La Croix tries to land knees in the clinch but Durand avoids the damage to the body.
La Croix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand has a couple of punches blocked by La Croix.
La Croix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Durand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
La Croix lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
La Croix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Croix tries to work over Durand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Croix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from La Croix.
A right handed body shot lands from La Croix.
La Croix scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from La Croix.
La Croix pushes Durand back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
La Croix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Durand avoids it.
A short right from La Croix on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Durand fails to land.
La Croix throws an elbow but it misses.
Durand swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Croix misses with a hook to the ribs.
La Croix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durand misses with a hook to the ribs.
La Croix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from La Croix.
Durand managing to block the knees to the body from La Croix.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nero La Croix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well La Croix 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 47:49
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nero La Croix!
Nero La Croix is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Nero La Croix, 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: GP FINAL
Date: Mar 29, 2020

#R1#
Durand swings for the body but Heidegger moves out of range.
Durand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durand avoids the head kick by Heidegger.
Heidegger misses with a body kick.
Durand checks a low kick from Heidegger.
Heidegger avoids the body shot from Durand.
Heidegger throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
Durand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heidegger is looking to chop away at Durand's legs.
Durand appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Durand throws the left hand but Heidegger avoids the punch easily.
We've been informed that Durand 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.
Durand swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durand lands with a nice body kick.
Heidegger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Puck Heidegger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Durand throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A leg kick checked by Durand.
Durand let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Heidegger looks for the body kick but Durand saw that one coming.
Heidegger misses with a leg kick
and Durand counters with a good low kick that Heidegger was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Durand clinches up with Heidegger and pushes him back against the ropes.#T1#
Heidegger lands with a light punch inside.
Heidegger misses with some punches. #BC#
Heidegger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durand is looking to land body kicks.
Durand scores with a nice right hand.
Heidegger connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Durand darts in and clinches Heidegger up against the ropes.
A short left from Durand.
Heidegger has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durand.
Heidegger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Durand scores with a nice short uppercut.
Durand prevents a body shot from Heidegger.
Heidegger struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Durand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand misses with some punches.
Heidegger lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Heidegger breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Heidegger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durand attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Durand throws a head kick that Heidegger semi-blocks.
Durand throws a jab but it's blocked by Heidegger.
Heidegger throws a sloppy body shot
and Durand counters with an outside leg kick.
Durand scores with a push kick.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heidegger throws a solid leg kick but Durand takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Heidegger.
Heidegger throws a front kick aimed at Durand's knee but Durand avoids it well.
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
Heidegger misses with a kick to the body
and Durand finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Durand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Heidegger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Heidegger lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heidegger. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Durand staying out of range there.
Heidegger misses with a hook to the body
and Durand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Durand looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Heidegger.
Durand throws a push kick but Heidegger slaps the foot to one side.
Durand attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Heidegger throws a chopping leg kick but Durand manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durand jabs at Heidegger's body.
Heidegger misses with a straight right.
Durand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durand throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Durand throws a front kick aimed at Heidegger's knee but Heidegger avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Heidegger misses the target.
Nice jab there from Heidegger.
Heidegger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Heidegger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Durand checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durand looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Durand is looking to score with low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heidegger is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T1#
Heidegger feints and then cracks Durand's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durand down.
Heidegger throws the kick towards the body but Durand avoids it.
Durand is looking to land body kicks.
Heidegger swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Heidegger as he connects with a hook.
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heidegger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durand. That one must have hurt.
Heidegger wants to slow Durand down by chopping away at his legs.
Heidegger throws a looping overhand right but Durand ducks down to avoid it.
Heidegger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
Durand throws a shot from downtown. Heidegger moves away and avoids it.
Durand doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Durand is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Heidegger rather than just go for the knockout.
Heidegger throws a right hand that misses
and Durand counters with an outside leg kick.
Durand explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Durand connects with a good right hand that stumbles Heidegger. Heidegger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Durand tries to score with a low kick but Heidegger moves his leg out of the way.
Jacques Durand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heidegger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Durand counters with a nice kick to the body.
Heidegger misses with a low kick.
Durand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heidegger.
Heidegger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Durand takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Heidegger throws the kick towards the body but Durand avoids it.
Heidegger throws a push kick but Durand slaps the foot to one side.
Heidegger throws a low kick but Durand avoids it.
Heidegger throws a leg kick but Durand sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Heidegger will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Durand thows a leg kick but Heidegger checks it
and Heidegger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heidegger. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heidegger connects with a leg kick. Durand looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Heidegger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand.
Heidegger throws out a leg kick but Durand moves out of range and Heidegger only half commits.
Durand scores with a jab to the body.
Heidegger tries to land a leg kick but Durand saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacques Durand will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Durand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Heidegger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durand. Durand obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Durand!
Heidegger throws a push kick but Durand slaps the foot to one side.
Heidegger throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Durand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heidegger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Durand, right into the meat.
Heidegger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durand gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Heidegger.
Durand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heidegger.
Heidegger connects with a single shot there.
Heidegger lunges at Durand with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Durand's hand.
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Heidegger tries to land a leg kick but Durand saw it coming and moves away.
Heidegger throws a lazy right hand but Durand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Heidegger moves out of range easily.
Durand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heidegger moves away.#T1#
Durand throws a looping overhand right but Heidegger ducks down to avoid it.
Heidegger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Durand is out of range.
Heidegger misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Durand counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Heidegger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durand is able to avoid easily.
Durand smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Durand's corner calls for a 1-2. Durand obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Heidegger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heidegger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Durand thinks about the counter body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Durand throws a looping overhand right but Heidegger ducks down to avoid it.
Heidegger scoring well with a low kick there.
Heidegger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Heidegger misses the shot to the body.
Heidegger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Durand missing with a left hand there. Heidegger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heidegger blocks the body kick.
Heidegger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand counters with a series of strikes. Heidegger will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heidegger. That's going to slow Durand down.
Durand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heidegger throws a leg kick which misses Durand's front leg but catches the back leg as Durand tries to avoid it.
Durand has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Heidegger.
Durand moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Durand throws a leg kick which misses Heidegger's front leg but catches the back leg as Heidegger tries to avoid it.
Heidegger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Heidegger avoids the body shot from Durand.
Heidegger misses with a body shot.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Heidegger throws a sloppy head kick and Durand moves out of range easily.
Durand is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Heidegger with a body shot.
Heidegger throws a jab but it's blocked by Durand.
Heidegger takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
Durand connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Heidegger misses.
Durand misses with a straight right.
Heidegger scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jacques Durand just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Heidegger throws a shot to the body.
Durand slips under a jab from Heidegger.
Heidegger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Heidegger throws a looping overhand right but Durand ducks down to avoid it.
Heidegger stuns Durand with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Heidegger connects with a body shot.
Durand scores with a sloppy right hand. Heidegger should have avoided that one.
Durand tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Heidegger is looking to slow Durand down with leg kicks.
Heidegger with a hook.
Heidegger 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.
Durand wants to clinch.
Durand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Durand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Heidegger. That's going to slow Durand down. #T1#
Durand moves out of range of the leg kick from Heidegger.
Durand thumps Heidegger with a low kick.
Heidegger throws a push kick but Durand slaps the foot to one side.
Heidegger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Heidegger.
Heidegger throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.
Heidegger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Durand's sensitive parts.
Durand blocks a low kick nicely.
Heidegger feints and then cracks Durand's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durand down.
Heidegger throws a sloppy head kick
and Durand finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Heidegger throws a shot from downtown. Durand moves away and avoids it.
Heidegger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Heidegger throws an off balance right hand
and Durand counters with a low kick, right behind Heidegger 's knee.
Heidegger lunges at Durand with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Durand's hand.
Durand moves out of range of the body kick from Heidegger.
Durand misses with a low kick as Heidegger jumps back.
Heidegger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Durand moves out of range of the body kick from Heidegger. #T2#
Durand scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Durand.
Heidegger's corner calls for a 1-2. Heidegger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Heidegger moves out of range of the leg kick from Durand.
A quick step to the side and Heidegger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heidegger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Durand's hands.
Durand with a nice cross.
Heidegger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durand's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durand scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Heidegger.
Durand lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durand scores with the left hand. Heidegger knows he should have avoided that one.
Durand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heidegger throws out the jab.
Durand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Heidegger is predictable there
and Durand counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heidegger's knee momentarily.
Durand throws a shot from downtown. Heidegger moves away and avoids it.
Durand is looking to clinch but Heidegger is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Puck Heidegger had his way with Jacques Durand in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Durand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Puck Heidegger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
Heidegger fires out a quick counter leg kick but Durand just manages to avoid it.
Heidegger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Durand.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but Heidegger is just out of range.
Durand looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heidegger blocks a head kick by Durand.
Durand goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Durand scores with a nice strike.
A good leg kick by Durand.
Durand's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Heidegger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Durand scrambles back to his feet.
Heidegger cracks Durand with an open hand slap.
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Durand misses.
Durand lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
No joy there for Heidegger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Durand is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Durand scores with a leg kick.
Durand blocks a leg kick.
Heidegger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durand.
Heidegger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Heidegger throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand throws a body kick that misses.
Heidegger throws a lazy right hand but Durand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Heidegger - just one landing.
Heidegger throws a hook to the side of Durand's head but Durand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as Durand blocks the low kick.
Durand throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Heidegger's head.
Heidegger walks into a jab.
Heidegger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durand circles away quickly and effectively.
Heidegger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A jab from Durand does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
Heidegger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No joy there for Heidegger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heidegger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durand moves away from the strike by Heidegger.
Durand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Heidegger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Heidegger misses.
Durand tries a quick counter leg kick but Heidegger is wise to it.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Heidegger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durand bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Heidegger's head backwards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heidegger.
Heidegger misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heidegger has time to react.
Nice straight punches there by Heidegger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heidegger.
Heidegger tries to land a front kick but Durand steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durand lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durand 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand! Jacques Durand retains his heavyweight title!
Jacques Durand thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Puck Heidegger stepped up to the mic, saying 'lol @ this matchup. Enjoy.'.

Event: AKT 16
Date: Mar 08, 2020

#R1#
Bon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand slips under a jab.
Bon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Durand is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Durand takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Durand.
Durand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durand lands an elbow inside that Bon shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Oson Bon has been cut.
Durand lands a knee to the body. #BC2#
Bon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durand looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Durand tenderised Bon's leg. Bon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durand throws a nice looking combination but Bon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Durand throws a low kick but Bon avoids it.
Bon is trying to counter with his kicks.
A cross from Bon lands.#T1#
Durand bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A solid body kick from Durand.
Durand throws a lazy body kick
and Bon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bon looks to throw a body kick
and Durand counters with a good low kick that Bon was not able to check.
Bon moves out of range as Durand strikes.
Bon throws a wild body kick that Durand sees coming a mile off.
Durand has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Durand drives through and clinches with Bon against the ropes.
Durand working Bon over with knees to the body.
Bon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bon looks winded!#BC#
Durand breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Durand has closed the distance and engaged Bon in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Durand.
Durand tries a body shot but Bon blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Bon managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
Durand tries a knee to the head but Bon blocks it.
Durand keeps control of Bon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bon blocks it with crossed arms.
Durand tries to throw a body punch but Bon avoids it by throwing Durand back against the ropes.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bon takes an elbow to the temple.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Bon is blocking nicely.
Durand utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Durand throws a head punch that misses.
Durand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bon's elbow.
Bon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durand landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oson Bon's cut.
That's time! Durand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Durand 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.
Bon checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Bon gets tackled into the ropes by Durand. Durand maintains the clinch.
Durand lands a good knee to the midsection. Bon won't want to take too many of those.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Durand.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bon. #BC#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bon is looking to land body kicks.
Durand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bon misses with a hook. Durand ducked under it nicely.
Bon throws a wild body kick that Durand sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Durand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Durand lands a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durand.
Bon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Bon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Durand doesn't seem phased though.
Durand throws a lazy body kick
and Bon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bon defending well as Durand loads up on a big left hand.
Durand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bon misses with an uppercut
and Durand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bon swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Durand lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bon can do to turn this around?
Bon cracks Durand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Bon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durand throws a leg kick that misses.
Durand throws a body kick that misses.
Bon scores with a decent looking hook.
Bon lands with a shot to the body.
Bon throws an overhand right that lands on Durand's shoulder, as Durand tries to avoid the shot.
Durand has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Durand there as he acknowledges the shot.
Durand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oson Bon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Durand looks to throw a body kick
and Bon counters with a straight right hand.
Durand throws a leg kick but Bon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Durand.
Durand moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durand misses with a body shot.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but Bon is just out of range.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
Bon walks into a stiff left hand from Durand.
Bon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durand.
A little jabbing left from Bon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bon throws out a counter right but Durand avoids it with no problem.
A lazy body kick from Durand
and Bon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durand scores with a shot to the body.
Durand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bon.#T1#
Durand throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bon counters with a straight right hand.
Durand tries to land a leg kick but Bon saw it coming and moves away.
Durand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bon throws out the jab.
Bon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Durand. Durand circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Durand throws a solid leg kick but Bon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durand.
Jacques Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bon.
It looked like Durand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durand tests Bon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bon checks a leg kick.
Bon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bon throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Bon blocks the low kick.
Bon blocks a jab.#T2#
Bon looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.
Durand looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big right from Bon misses.
Bon throws a big shot that misses.
Bon throws a hook to the side of Durand's head but Durand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durand finds it's way round the side to connect with Bon's head.
Durand looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Durand throws an overhand right that lands on Bon's shoulder, as Bon tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Durand misses.
Bon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Durand blocks it well.
Bon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Oson Bon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Durand throws a leg kick which misses Bon's front leg but catches the back leg as Bon tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Durand.
Bon misses with a kick to the body
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durand.
Bon throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bon throws the kick towards the body but Durand avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Bon.
Bon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand.
Durand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Durand throws a leg kick
and Bon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bon slips under a jab from Durand.
Durand moves forwards but Bon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Durand throws a right hand that misses
and Bon counters with a straight right hand.
Bon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bon scores with a nice head shot.
Bon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Durand swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bon! But no joy.
Durand throws a right hand that misses
and Bon counters with a straight right hand.
Durand fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durand thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bon if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
Durand loads up on a big right hand but Bon slips the punch.
Durand swings for the body but Bon moves out of range.
Bon misses the shot to the body.
Durand misses with a wild body shot.
Durand throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durand is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bon cracks a nice hook into Durand's ribs.
Bon throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
Durand is looking to slow Bon down with leg kicks.
Bon moves out of range of the body kick.
Bon steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand had his way with Oson Bon in that round.
The cut man is working on Oson Bon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Bon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Durand if he has to take too many more of those.
Oson Bon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bon moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
Bon throws an overhand right that lands on Durand's shoulder, as Durand tries to avoid the shot.
Bon throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
Bon looks to land a body kick but Durand moved away.
Bon throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
Durand throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand swings for the body but Bon moves out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Durand here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bon connects with a nice looking jab.
Durand misses with a kick to the body.
Durand throws a leg kick but Bon moved away.#T1#
Durand lands a head kick!
Durand scores with a sloppy right hand. Bon should have avoided that one.
Durand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durand takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Durand wants to clinch up but Bon keeps it at a distance.
Durand misses with a hook.
Bon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bon looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
Durand staying out of range there.
Bon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand.
Bon throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2##CL#
Bon gets tackled into the ropes by Durand. Durand maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bon fails to land.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Durand misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bon avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bon is defending well for now.
Bon throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Bon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand stuns Bon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Durand there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Jacques Durand thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Grand Prix MONTREAL
Date: Feb 14, 2020

#R1#
A left lands for Durand.
Columbus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durand checks it well.
Columbus misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Durand misses.
Columbus thumps Durand with a low kick.
Columbus misses with a hook. Durand ducked under it nicely.
Durand throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Columbus.
Columbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Columbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.
Durand blocks a leg kick.
Donk. Durand catches Columbus right on the button with a cross.
Durand tries to land a front kick but Columbus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Columbus missing with a left hand there. Durand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durand has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Columbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durand half committed to a counter leg kick.
Columbus looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Columbus throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Durand cracks Columbus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Columbus moves out of range easily.
Durand scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Columbus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Durand slips a jab from Columbus.
A little feinted left hand from Durand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Columbus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Durand in his tracks.
Durand slips a straight right by Columbus.
Columbus misses with an uppercut
and Durand counters with a nice uppercut.
Durand fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Columbus misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Columbus throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Columbus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Columbus. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Columbus swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but Columbus is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Columbus throws a leg kick
and Durand counters with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Columbus.
Durand checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Columbus tries to keep at a distance but Durand has taken the fight into the clinch.
Durand presses Columbus against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Columbus can't find room to land a body shot as Durand controls the action.
Durand scores with a shot to the side of Columbus's head.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Columbus is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Columbus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Columbus lands a head shot.
Columbus connects with a jab.
Columbus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A bone on bone clash there as Durand blocks the leg kick.
Columbus swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
Columbus lands a jab to the nose.
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 Jacques Durand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Durand misses.
Columbus tries to work over Durand's front leg with a kick but Durand checks it.
Columbus throws a looping overhand right but Durand ducks down to avoid it.
Durand misses with a low kick.
Durand misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Columbus misses.
Scott Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
Columbus cracks Durand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Columbus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Columbus misses with a straight left.
Durand scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Columbus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durand half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Durand drives through and clinches with Columbus against the ropes.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Durand lands a damaging elbow.
Durand lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Columbus scores a nice knee to the body.
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Columbus.
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Columbus.
Columbus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Durand throws an elbow but misses.
Durand tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Durand back against the ropes. #BC#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand staying out of range there.
Columbus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body punch from Columbus.
Columbus misses with a low kick. #CL#
Durand gets a clinch.
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Columbus.
Durand lands a nice uppercut.
Columbus working Durand over with knees to the body.
Durand comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Columbus's elbow.
Columbus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Durand.
Jacques Durand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Durand lands an elbow just above Columbus 's eye. #BC#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Columbus misses its intended target.
Durand connects with a leg kick. Columbus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Columbus. That's going to slow Durand down.
A big right from Columbus misses.
Durand slips under a jab from Columbus.
Columbus is looking to chop away at Durand's legs.
And Durand counters with a quick kick to the body but Columbus blocks it.
Columbus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Columbus lands a leg kick that knocks Durand off balance momentarily.
Durand checks the leg kick nicely there.
A good leg kick by Durand.
Columbus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Columbus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durand.
Columbus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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 Jacques Durand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Durand lands a leg kick that knocks Columbus off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Columbus misses the target.
Durand takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Durand is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Columbus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body kick from Durand.
Durand jabs Columbus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Columbus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
Durand tries to clinch there but Columbus circles away.
Nice cross by Columbus.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Durand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Columbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Columbus throws a big shot that misses.
Columbus misses with a body shot.
Durand tried to counter with a leg kick but Columbus avoided it.
Columbus throws a low kick but Durand avoids it.#T1#
Durand keeps Columbus at a distance using the push kick.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
Durand throws out a powerful jab.
Durand feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Columbus's calf.
Durand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durand misses the shot to the body.
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Columbus misses with a straight left.
Durand is looking for a counter combo.
Durand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durand cracks Columbus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Columbus gets tackled into the ropes by Durand. Durand maintains the clinch.
Durand misses with an elbow strike.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Columbus misses with some punches.
Columbus misses with the head strike. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Durand.
Columbus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the ropes, Durand throws an elbow but misses.
Durand lands a good knee to the midsection. Columbus won't want to take too many of those.
Durand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Durand. #CUT#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durand digs a right hand into Columbus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Columbus's gas tank.
Durand lands an elbow just above Columbus 's eye.
Knees to the body from Durand.
A short uppercut from Durand.
Durand lands a nice elbow.
A hook to the body from Durand.
A hook to the body from Durand.
Durand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Durand lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Durand.
Durand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Durand.
Durand softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Durand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand clearly takes 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.
#R4##CL#
Durand closes the distance and pushes Columbus back into the ropes.#BC#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Columbus connects with a body shot that sends Durand's belly button to the back.
Columbus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durand misses with an attempted mid kick.
Durand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durand looks to land a body kick but Columbus moved away.
Columbus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Durand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Columbus was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand.
Columbus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Durand, right into the meat.
Columbus throws a leg kick
and Durand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Columbus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy body kick from Columbus
and Durand counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand wants to clinch.#T1#
Durand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Columbus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Columbus does it's job there.
Durand scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Columbus doesn't seem bothered though.
Columbus misses with a double jab #CL#
and Durand counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durand looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Columbus can do to turn this around?#T2#
Durand throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Columbus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Durand tries a body shot but Columbus blocks it.
Durand lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durand tries to land knees in the clinch but Columbus avoids the damage to the body.
Durand lands a knee 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!
Columbus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durand scores with a shot to the side of Columbus's head.
A nice left hand lands by Durand. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand jabs at Columbus's body.
Durand throws a body kick that misses.
Columbus looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
Durand lands with a right hand.
Columbus avoids the head kick by Durand.
Columbus misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Columbus misses its intended target.
Durand is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand had his way with Scott Columbus in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Columbus moves out of range easily.
A cross from Columbus lands.
A jab from Columbus finds it's way through Durand's defenses.
Columbus lunges at Durand with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Durand's hand.
Durand swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durand lands a head shot.
Columbus throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand pushes Columbus away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
Columbus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Columbus misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Durand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some bone on bone action there as Durand checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durand tried to counter with a leg kick but Columbus avoided it.#T1#
Columbus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Durand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Durand lands a nice leg kick that just misses Columbus's sensitive parts.
Columbus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Columbus.
Columbus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Durand dips to his left and cracks Columbus with an uppercut!
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Columbus scores with a kick to the body.
Columbus swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
Columbus misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Durand scores with a hook to the body. Columbus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Columbus.
Columbus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Durand takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Columbus misses its intended target.
Columbus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durand scores with a hook to the body. Columbus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Durand clinches up with Columbus and pushes him back against the ropes.
Columbus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Columbus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jacques Durand.
Well Durand 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand retains his super heavyweight title!
Jacques Durand decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AKT 13
Date: Jan 24, 2020

#R1#
La Croix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand.
La Croix misses with a body shot.
La Croix throws a looping overhand right but Durand ducks down to avoid it.
La Croix on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
La Croix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jacques Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Croix throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
La Croix slips a jab from Durand.
La Croix misses with a body kick.
La Croix cracks Durand with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Croix.
La Croix is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Durand with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Croix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durand can pounce on him.
Durand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Durand has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from La Croix.
A slow jab from La Croix misses its intended target. #CL#
Durand has managed to clinch. #T1#
A short right from La Croix on the inside.
We've been informed that La Croix 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.#KD2#
The crowd are calling 'kneeees!' as La Croix has the Thai clinch. La Croix obliges, smashing a knee brutally into Durand's nose and sending him crashing to the canvas! Will be beat the count?! 3,4,5,6,7,8...9... and he's up on 9! Wow, that was close! The referee takes a long look and is going to allow it to continue!#CUT2#
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.#KD2#
La Croix cracks Durand with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Durand is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Durand is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
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!#CL2#
La Croix clinches up with Durand and pushes him back against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for La Croix.
Durand is breathing heavily.
La Croix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Durand managing to block the knees to the body from La Croix.
Durand avoiding damage as La Croix throws knees to the body.
La Croix blocks a body shot from Durand.
La Croix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La Croix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
La Croix scores with a shot to the side of Durand's head.
La Croix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durand prevents a body shot from La Croix.
La Croix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, La Croix scores with a nice short uppercut.
La Croix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
La Croix struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and La Croix avoids it.
La Croix scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Durand lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durand throws a leg kick but La Croix sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Durand misses.
La Croix throws a leg kick but Durand checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from La Croix.
La Croix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Durand's hands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Durand, right into the meat.
La Croix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a leg kick.
La Croix throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from La Croix finds it's way through Durand's defenses.
La Croix throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
La Croix motions for Durand to come forward. La Croix throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nero La Croix will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
That's time! Durand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Durand walks into a stiff left hand from La Croix.
La Croix misses with a leg kick
and Durand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Durand cracks a nice hook into La Croix's ribs.
Durand connects with a body shot.
La Croix misses with a left hand
and Durand counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Durand motions for La Croix to come forward. Durand throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
La Croix steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Durand checks the leg kick.
Durand attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Croix walks forward, straight into a front kick from Durand.
Durand misses with a body shot.
Durand lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as La Croix backs up against the ropes.
Durand tries to close the distance and clinch but La Croix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Durand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durand. #CL#
Durand closes the distance and clinches.
Durand can't find room to land a body shot as La Croix controls the action.
Durand prevents a body shot from La Croix.
Durand throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
La Croix misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from La Croix.
Durand working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La Croix tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
La Croix throws an elbow but it misses.
La Croix using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Durand has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
La Croix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Durand avoids it.
Durand landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Nero La Croix has been cut.
La Croix is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Durand.
La Croix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
La Croix takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand landing knees to the head.
Durand lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
La Croix throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Croix's elbow.
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durand lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Durand moves into range and clinches up with La Croix.
Good body shot from Durand.
Durand makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Durand lands a damaging elbow.
Durand makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Durand creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! La Croix crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! La Croix face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Durand takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Jacques Durand thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RR 3 !!NEW YEAR KNOCKOUTS!!
Date: Jan 01, 2020

#R1#
Durand looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durand on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Durand keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Durand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Croix.
It seemed like La Croix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Durand. Beautiful body shot.
Durand looks for the body kick but La Croix saw that one coming.
La Croix appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
La Croix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand.
Durand throws a nice head kick!
Durand takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durand attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
La Croix throws out a counter right but Durand avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Durand gets a clinch.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
La Croix managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
Durand pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Croix blocking some punches. #T1#
La Croix throws a head punch that misses.
Durand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Durand lands a knee to the body.
La Croix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Croix tries to work over Durand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Nero La Croix has been cut.#BC#
Durand breaks from the clinch.
Durand lands a nice leg kick that just misses La Croix's sensitive parts.
Durand pushes La Croix away with a front kick.
La Croix scores with a sloppy right hand. Durand should have avoided that one.
Durand changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Durand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Croix.
Durand tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. La Croix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durand wants to clinch up but La Croix keeps it at a distance.
La Croix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durand moves into range and connects with a jab.
Durand swings away with a body shot that misses
and La Croix counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durand.
La Croix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durand clobbers La Croix with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
La Croix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by La Croix.
La Croix throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Durand is breathing heavily.
La Croix throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Durand tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand throws a jab but it's blocked by La Croix.
Durand throws the left hand but La Croix avoids the punch easily.
Durand tried to score with a low kick but La Croix checks it.
Durand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Durand catches La Croix with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Durand 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.
Durand looks to land a body kick but La Croix moved away.
La Croix clobbers Durand with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Durand cracks La Croix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Durand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand misses with a left hand
and La Croix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
La Croix cracks Durand with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Durand get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Durand looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand drops his guard momentarily, allowing La Croix to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Durand! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! La Croix takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nero La Croix!
Nero La Croix is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Nero La Croix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AKT Super 6
Date: Dec 06, 2019

#R1#
Durand has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durand tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego is looking to counter with head kicks.
Diego looks to land a combination but Durand avoids it well.
Diego thuds his right hand into Durand's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durand shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Durand lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durand.
Durand swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durand closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diego.
Durand has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Durand there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diego throws out a leg kick but Durand moves out of range and Diego only half commits. #CL2#
Durand has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Durand tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durand digs a right hand into Diego's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diego's gas tank. #BC2#
Durand breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Diego.#T1#
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Draughn Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diego cracks Durand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Durand takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Durand is out of range.
Durand throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diego tries a low kick but Durand avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diego 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 Durand has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Durand and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diego has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Durand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diego throws a lazy body kick
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Diego tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durand is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
Diego swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
Durand wants to counter the offense by Diego and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Durand finds it's way through Diego's defenses.
Durand is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Durand does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durand.
Diego is looking for a counter combo.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Diego.
Durand moves out of range of the body kick.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diego jabs at Durand's body.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Durand.
Durand lands with a shot to the body.
Diego throws a lazy head kick
and Durand counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Diego misses
and Durand counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diego jabs at Durand's body.
Durand throws a wild body kick that Diego sees coming a mile off.
Diego throwing a counter right hand but Durand manages to avoid it.
Diego defending well as Durand loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Diego takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Diego is predictable there
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durand.
Durand avoids the head kick by Diego.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durand! But no joy.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Durand avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diego showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durand.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durand thows a leg kick but Diego checks it
and Diego counters with a good low kick that Durand was not able to check.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.
Durand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durand slips a jab from Diego.
Durand tries a quick counter leg kick but Diego is wise to it.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Durand moves out of range of the leg kick from Diego.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
Durand misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durand shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Diego eats them both and turns towards Durand to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego misses with a leg kick
letting Durand counter with a right hand.
Diego throws out a leg kick but Durand moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
Diego throws a combination that misses
and Durand counters with an inside leg kick.
Durand has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Durand throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
A leg kick checked by Diego.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diego throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
Diego keeps the fight on the outside.
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 Draughn Diego will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Diego misses with a looping right.
Durand is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diego with a body shot.
Durand on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diego misses with a body shot
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Draughn Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand connects with a leg kick. Diego looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Durand pushes Diego away with a front kick.
Diego blocks a jab.
Diego misses with a left hand
and Durand counters with a good low kick that Diego was not able to check.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
Durand's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diego thows a leg kick but Durand checks it
and Durand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Durand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego throws a hook but Durand blocks it.
Diego checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Durand lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Durand connects with a jab.
Durand takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Diego lands a jab to Durand's midsection.
Durand slips a straight right by Diego.#CL2#
Durand moves into the clinch successfully.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durand tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Diego.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Durand prevents Diego from breaking the clinch.
Durand pushes Diego back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Durand scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
A knee to the head by Durand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego lands with a right to the head. #T2##BC2#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Durand there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Durand let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Durand dips to his left and cracks Diego with an uppercut!
Durand throws a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durand. That did some damage!
Durand fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diego checks it well.
Diego looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Durand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Diego blocks a head kick by Durand.
Durand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durand doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Durand.
Diego blocks a head kick by Durand.
Diego is looking to slow Durand down with leg kicks.
Diego takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Diego avoids a kick to the body.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Durand manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durand moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A clash of legs there as Diego blocks the low kick.
Diego throws a quick counter kick to the body but Durand avoids it.
Diego throws out a leg kick but Durand moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
Durand tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Durand checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Durand slips under a jab from Diego.
Diego pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Durand misses with a head kick.
Durand slips a straight right by Diego.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Durand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego throws a leg kick but Durand checks it.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Diego throws a push kick but Durand slaps the foot to one side.
Durand is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Durand looks for the body kick but Diego saw that one coming.
Diego takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durand checks a low kick from Diego.
A low kick from Diego misses
and Durand counters with a nice kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Durand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durand swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diego.
Durand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Durand slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diego is looking to chop away at Durand's legs.
Despite the aggression on Durand's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A bone on bone clash there as Durand blocks the leg kick.
Durand let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diego throws a right hand that misses
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Diego.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand 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.
#R3#
Durand throws a good cross that connects.
Durand throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A lazy body kick from Diego #CL2#
and Durand holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Durand working aggressively here.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durand tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Durand as the two fighters clinch.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Durand scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Draughn Diego has been cut.
Diego working aggressively here.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego blocks a body shot from Durand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diego checks a low kick from Durand.
Durand fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Diego moves out of range of the body kick.
Durand just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Diego tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Durand takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diego wants to land a leg kick but Durand is out of range.
Durand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
Diego throws out a powerful jab.
Durand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Durand. Those never looked like landing.
Durand lands a nice looking kick to the body. Diego takes a step back to recover.
Diego defending well as Durand loads up on a big left hand.
Durand takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego tries to land a leg kick but Durand saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Good exchange - Durand coming out on top.
Diego looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego misses the jab.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Durand wants to counter the offense by Diego and move into the clinch position.
A head kick from Diego lands but Durand takes it in his stride.
Durand tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Diego manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durand connects with a leg kick. Diego looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Durand looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away.
Durand avoids the head kick by Diego.
Durand avoids the body shot from Diego.
Durand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diego throws a leg kick that misses.
Diego takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Durand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Durand throws an off balance right hand
and Diego counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Durand missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durand.
Diego attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Durand lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Durand throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Diego throws a low kick, looking for Durand's leg but Durand calmly moves out of range.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Durand bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diego's head backwards.
Durand with a jab.
Durand tries a low kick but Diego avoids it.
A head kick by Diego misses
and Durand counters with a right hand to the body.
Diego lands with a hook. Durand tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durand.
A jab from Diego does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Durand, right into the meat. #CL2#
Durand closes the distance and clinches.
Durand has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diego seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Durand can turn it around.#BC2#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego lands a head kick. Durand smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A leg kick checked by Diego.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego throws a leg kick that is checked
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Durand throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand.
Diego misses with a right hand
and Durand makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Diego really felt that one!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diego.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jacques Durand just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Draughn Diego'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.
#R4#
Diego throws a wild body kick that Durand sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Durand misses.
Durand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
A leg kick checked by Diego.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Durand blocks a leg kick.
Diego throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a leg kick.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
and Durand counters with a stiff right hand.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Durand takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
A nice side step and Durand releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Diego jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand.
Durand misses with a straight left.
Durand moves out of range of the body kick from Diego.
Diego stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand.
Durand throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durand, as that shot connected.
Diego throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
Durand connects with a right hand. Diego shakes it off.
Diego looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diego connects with a jab.
Diego moves out of range of the leg kick from Durand.
Durand closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Durand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durand slips under a jab from Diego.
Diego takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diego finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand manages to avoid it.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durand throws a fast counter high kick but Diego manages to duck under it in time.
Durand on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand throws a leg kick that misses.
Durand moves out of range of the leg kick from Diego.
Durand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Durand needs to keep his hands up - Diego had a free shot at his head there.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand misses with a hook
and Diego counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Durand lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Durand's calf.
Nice body kick there by Durand.
Diego checks a low kick from Durand.
Diego throws a leg kick
and Durand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Durand throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Diego takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durand takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego tried to counter with a leg kick but Durand avoided it.
A left and a right from Diego both land. Nice combination.
Durand throws a jab when Diego was well out of range.
Durand lands with a slapping head kick.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Durand takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durand thows a body kick. Diego tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Durand throws a series of punches but Diego avoids them all with ease.
Durand throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
Diego appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Durand moves out of range easily.
Durand looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Durand staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Durand.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Durand forces Diego back against the ropes and clinches.
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diego blocks it with crossed arms.
Diego tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
Durand lands an elbow inside that Diego shrugs off.
Diego tries a body shot but Durand blocks it. #BC#
Diego breaks the clinch.
Diego misses with a left hand
and Durand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Durand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diego. That's going to slow Durand down.
Diego takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
Durand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durand 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.

Jacques Durand dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Draughn Diego's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
#R5#
Diego misses with the combination.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand moves away.
Diego misses with a lunging right hand
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand scores with a kick to the body.
Durand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Diego tenderised Durand's leg. Durand is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand blocks a leg kick.
Durand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durand.
Durand loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Diego tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Durand.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a nice body kick.
Diego blocks the body kick.
Durand takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Diego.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
Durand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Diego throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durand 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 Diego has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diego and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diego throws a leg kick that misses.
Durand misses with an attempted mid kick.
Durand tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego throwing a counter right hand but Durand manages to avoid it.#T2#
Diego throws a leg kick
and Durand counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diego's knee momentarily.
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Diego quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Durand's calf.
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!
Durand avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durand throws a body kick that misses.
Diego fires out a quick counter leg kick but Durand just manages to avoid it.
Durand on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Diego.
Durand checks a low kick from Diego.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Durand.
Durand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Durand throws a good cross that connects.
Diego takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
Durand fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
Diego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diego scores with a decent looking hook.
Durand takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego throws a front kick aimed at Durand's knee but Durand avoids it well.
Durand swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego looks to land a body kick but Durand moved away.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand moves away.
As Diego backs off Durand throws a huge counter combo but Diego manages to avoid it all.
Durand keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diego backing away here, and Durand unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Diego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durand checks it well.
Durand throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Durand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
Diego takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick from Durand.
Durand scores with a sloppy right hand. Diego should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
Diego moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
Durand is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diego takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diego is looking to chop away at Durand's legs.
Durand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diego swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Draughn Diego.
Well Durand 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 George Francis scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Jacques Durand!

Jacques Durand wins by unanimous decision! Jacques Durand retains his super heavyweight title!
Jacques Durand decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AKT #2
Date: Nov 18, 2019

#R1#
Doss misses with the combination.
Durand 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.#CL2#
Durand closes the distance and pushes Doss back into the ropes.
Durand misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doss scores with a head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Durand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Doss.
Durand throws a leg kick which misses Doss's front leg but catches the back leg as Doss tries to avoid it.
Doss throws a sloppy head kick and Durand moves out of range easily.
Doss takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Durand swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Doss misses with a leg kick
letting Durand counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durand.
Durand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doss.
Durand fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Doss swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doss misses with a hook. Durand ducked under it nicely.
Durand scores with a leg kick.
Doss tries to close the distance and clinch but Durand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doss has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Durand.
Durand tries a head kick but it misses.
Durand swings for the body but Doss moves out of range.
Durand throws a leg kick but Doss sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Durand attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Durand throws a low kick, looking for Doss's leg but Doss calmly moves out of range.
Doss throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Durand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Durand is looking to land body kicks.
Doss is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Doss throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.#T2#
Doss digs a good body shot into Durand's ribs.
Durand scores with a spinning back kick!
Durand lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Doss circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doss throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Doss misses
and Durand counters with a good low kick that Doss was not able to check.
Durand misses with a two punch combination.
Doss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doss throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doss bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Durand's head backwards.
Doss throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Doss throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
Doss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doss closes the distance but Durand moves to the side
and Durand counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Durand gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Durand blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Durand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doss lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Durand lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durand has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Doss finds it's way round the side to connect with Durand's head.
Doss misses with a hook.
Durand is trying to counter with his kicks.
Doss looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
Durand misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Doss misses the target.
Jab, jab by Doss - just one landing.
Doss misses with a body shot.
Durand tries to counter with a clinch but Doss shakes him off and moves away.
Doss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Durand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doss throws a big shot that misses.
Jab by Durand.
Durand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doss throws out the jab.
Durand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doss.#T4##CL2#
Durand closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doss working aggressively here.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Doss is defending well for now.
Durand connects with a knee to the head.
Durand blocks an elbow strike from Doss.
Durand creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Doss lands with a light punch inside.
Doss looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Durand creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Doss misses with some punches.
Doss avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doss.
Durand blocks an uppercut.
Doss lands a damaging elbow.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Doss blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand.
Doss blocking some punches. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacques Durand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
That's time! Doss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Durand closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Durand takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Doss on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Doss throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a leg kick.
Durand throws a poor cross that misses
and Doss counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Durand blocks the leg kick.
Doss throws a sloppy head kick
and Durand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Doss misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Durand counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Doss swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Doss misses with a lunging right hand
and Durand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Doss throws a jab but it's blocked by Durand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Durand clinches up against the ropes.
Durand pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Durand throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Doss scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Doss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durand pushes Doss back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Doss blocks a body shot from Durand.
Durand tries a knee to the head but Doss blocks it.
Durand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doss backwards.
Doss tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
Doss tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
Doss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Durand throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Doss checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jacques Durand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doss misses with a double jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Durand.
Durand keeps the fight on the outside.
Doss tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Durand counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Doss takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Doss moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand lands a knee to the head.
Doss misses with a body punch.
Doss is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Doss swings wildly with an uppercut but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durand landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Durand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durand lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Durand lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doss backwards.
Durand softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Durand is working Doss over against the ropes.
Durand lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Dick Doss has been cut.
Durand digs a right hand underneath Doss's ribcage. Doss let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jacques Durand seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Durand working Doss over with knees to the body.
Durand lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Durand using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Durand lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Durand lands an elbow that stopped Doss in his tracks for a moment.
Durand lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Durand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durand.
Durand lands an uppercut.
Durand pushes Doss back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Durand connects with a knee to the head.
Durand scores with a nice hook to the head.
Durand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doss backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Doss working aggressively here.
A short left from Durand. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Doss walks into a stiff left hand from Durand.
A big right from Durand misses. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Doss.
Doss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durand.
Durand cracks a nice hook into Doss's ribs.
Durand lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Durand rushes Doss and presses him up against the ropes.
Durand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Durand trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doss. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doss throws a sloppy head kick and Durand moves out of range easily.
Durand moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Durand cracks Doss with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand 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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Durand lands a nice hook to Doss's body. Doss takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durand lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doss's sensitive parts.
A jab from Doss misses.
Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durand moves out of range as Doss strikes.
Doss connects with a body shot that sends Durand's belly button to the back.
Durand scores with a jab.
Dick Doss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durand.
Durand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doss tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
A left lands for Durand.#T1#
Doss scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Doss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Durand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doss.
Durand throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Doss's head.
Durand lands a leg kick that knocks Doss off balance momentarily.
Doss moves out of range of the body kick.
Durand scores with a jab.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Doss.#CL2#
Durand moves into range and clinches up with Doss.
Durand looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Doss throws an elbow but it misses.
Doss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durand lands with a right to the head.
Doss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the ropes, Durand throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand.
Doss avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
Doss avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
Doss lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doss.
Durand lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Durand lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doss misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Durand.
Durand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doss's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Durand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Doss fails to land.
Doss on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand tries a knee to the head but Doss blocks it.
Doss misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Durand takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Doss connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Durand jabs Doss to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durand tests Doss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durand misses with a straight left.
Doss connects with a body shot that sends Durand's belly button to the back.
Durand lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durand is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Doss with a body shot.
Durand swats away the attempt to clinch by Doss.
Durand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doss lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durand digs a good body shot into Doss's ribs.
Durand lands a front kick.#T4#
Doss throws a head kick that misses.
Durand staying out of range there.
Doss looks to land a body kick but Durand moved away.#CL2#
Durand has closed the distance and engaged Doss in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doss avoids the elbow strike from Durand, against the ropes.
Doss lands with a right to the head.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Doss has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
Doss swings wildly with an uppercut but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doss is leaning against Durand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Durand misses with the head strike.
Durand prevents a body shot from Doss.
Doss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand 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#
Durand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doss manages to avoid it.
Durand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doss was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand.
It looked like Doss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doss takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doss throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Doss. Those never looked like landing.
Durand scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Durand slips a jab from Doss.
Doss lands an overhand right.
Doss throws a hook to the side of Durand's head but Durand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durand tries a quick counter leg kick but Doss is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doss misses with a leg kick
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
A solid body kick from Durand.
Doss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand.
Doss scores with a jab. Durand acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Doss throws a sloppy head kick
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Durand has Doss up against the ropes in a clinch.
Doss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Durand breaks from the clinch.
Doss scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Doss misses.
Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doss connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Doss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durand.
Doss takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
Durand has Doss up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Doss fails to land.
Doss will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Durand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Durand slams his shin into Doss's torso.
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!
Durand lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Durand takes a swing at Doss's ribcage but misses.
Doss is looking to counter punch.
Durand jabs Doss to the body, keeping him at a distance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Doss stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durand.
Durand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doss.
Durand getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Doss throws a lazy right hand but Durand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doss swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
Jab from Durand.
Doss plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Doss throws a series of punches but Durand avoids them all with ease.
Durand works Doss's body with a nice hook.
Durand scores with a leg kick.
Doss takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Doss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Doss misses.
Doss throws a nice head kick!
Doss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand moves away from the strike by Doss.
Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doss takes one to the side of the head.
Durand connects with a leg kick. Doss looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Durand forces Doss back against the ropes and clinches.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand tries to work over Doss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doss takes an elbow to the forehead.
Doss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doss looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Doss misses with a punch on the inside.
Doss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Durand.
Doss using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Durand is trying to break the clinch but Doss is controlling him.
Knees to the body from Durand.
Doss gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doss.
Durand lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Doss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Doss throws an elbow but misses.
Doss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doss blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that fourth 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Durand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doss.
Doss throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Durand.
Doss lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durand tries to score with a low kick but Doss moves his leg out of the way.
Doss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durand circles away quickly and effectively.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Durand moves away from the strike by Doss.
Doss on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand throws a wild body kick that Doss sees coming a mile off.
Durand blocks a jab.
Durand only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Doss gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durand.
Durand trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Durand blocking some punches.
Doss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doss working aggressively here.
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
Doss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doss struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Durand lands a shoulder strike.
Durand with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Doss throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Doss working aggressively here.
Doss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doss misses with some punches.
Durand missing with knees to the body.
Durand softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Doss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durand avoids the elbow strike from Doss, against the ropes.
Doss misses with a body punch.
Durand lands an elbow just above Doss 's eye.
Doss looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Doss takes a shot to the head.
Doss throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Doss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Durand's efforts to push away.
Doss lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doss.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Doss presses Durand against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Durand.
Durand lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Durand scores with a shoulder strike.
Doss tries to throw a body punch but Durand avoids it by throwing Doss back against the ropes.
Durand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Doss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durand blocks an elbow strike.
Dick Doss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand can't find room to land a body shot as Doss controls the action. #T3#
Durand lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Doss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durand checks a leg kick nicely.
Durand walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Doss avoids the head kick by Durand.
Doss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand counters with a body kick. #CL2#
Durand drives through and clinches with Doss against the ropes.
Doss takes a knee to the side of the body.
Durand lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Durand digs a right hand underneath Doss's ribcage. Doss let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Durand.
Nice body punch from Durand - that landed with a thud.
Durand lands an elbow just above Doss 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand working Doss over with knees to the body.
Durand lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Durand.
Durand lands a damaging elbow.
Durand scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Durand scores with a nice short uppercut.
Durand with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doss.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Durand creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doss takes a knee right on the jaw!
Doss takes a shot to the head.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Doss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Durand working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Doss fails to land.
Doss avoids a wild elbow strike from Durand.
A hook to the body from Durand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durand 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Jacques Durand!

Jacques Durand wins by unanimous decision! Jacques Durand retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Jacques Durand thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Dick Doss spoke after the fight, saying 'Pick myself back up ya chumps '.

Event: RH102
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1#
Heidegger throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand misses the shot to the body.
Heidegger misses with a hook.
Durand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heidegger. That did some damage!
Durand lands with a right hand.
Heidegger misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Durand.
Durand lands a glancing blow to the side of Heidegger's head.
Heidegger throws a shot from downtown. Durand moves away and avoids it.
Heidegger throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Durand just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Durand was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Heidegger.
A combination from Durand does no damage.
Durand has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ in the buildup to the fight.
Durand scores with a kick to the midsection.
Heidegger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heidegger throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heidegger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Durand works the jab nicely.
Durand checks the leg kick nicely there.
Durand blocks a jab.
Durand looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
A jab from Durand finds it's way through Heidegger's defenses.
Heidegger looks to throw a body kick
and Durand counters with a body kick.
Heidegger throws a front kick aimed at Durand's knee but Durand avoids it well.
Heidegger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Durand has closed the distance and engaged Heidegger in a clinch. #BC#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heidegger slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heidegger! But no joy.
Puck Heidegger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heidegger.
Heidegger lands a jab.
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!
Durand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heidegger.#T2#
Durand wants to clinch up but Heidegger keeps it at a distance.
Heidegger only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Heidegger throws a leg kick
and Durand counters with a thumping low kick.
Durand lands a body shot.
Durand is looking to chop away at Heidegger's legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Durand. Heidegger shrugs it off though.
Durand chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heidegger can pounce on him.
Durand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heidegger.
A nice side step and Heidegger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Durand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Heidegger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand moves away.
Durand lands a head kick. Heidegger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Durand connects with a right hand. Heidegger shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand scores with a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Heidegger.
Heidegger misses with a body kick.
Durand swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Durand works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Durand fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heidegger.
Durand throws a looping overhand right but Heidegger ducks down to avoid it.
Durand avoids a kick to the body.
Durand throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heidegger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Heidegger throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Durand counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heidegger misses the jab.
Durand seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Heidegger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heidegger connects with a leg kick. Durand looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Durand as he checks the leg kick.
Heidegger throws a push kick but Durand slaps the foot to one side.
Durand throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand feints and then cracks Heidegger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heidegger down.
Heidegger swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Heidegger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Durand tries to clinch but Heidegger moves away
and Heidegger counters with a nice leg kick.
Heidegger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Durand lands a front kick.
Durand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heidegger looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Durand blocks the leg kick.
Durand is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Heidegger misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Durand.
Durand lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Durand checks a leg kick.
Heidegger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durand is able to avoid easily.
Heidegger has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand.
Durand fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Heidegger avoids the head kick by Durand.
Heidegger connects with a leg kick. Durand looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heidegger can do to turn this around?#T2#
Heidegger misses with a low kick.
Heidegger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heidegger connects with an inside leg kick.
Heidegger swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a slapping leg kick.
Durand misses the shot to the body.
Heidegger clobbers Durand with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Heidegger misses with a low kick.
Heidegger misses with a head kick.
Durand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Heidegger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Heidegger throws out a leg kick but Durand moves out of range and Heidegger only half commits.
Heidegger takes one to the chin there.
Durand fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heidegger on the side of the head.
Heidegger misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Heidegger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heidegger just misses with a punch to the body.
Durand throws a quick counter kick to the body but Heidegger avoids it.
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 Jacques Durand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand'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.
#R3#
Heidegger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Heidegger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durand is out of range and Heidegger settles back down.
Durand is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Heidegger misses with a kick to the body
and Durand finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Heidegger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand.
Heidegger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Heidegger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Durand - the referee stops the clock and Heidegger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Durand. Heidegger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Durand misses with a wild body shot.
Heidegger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Heidegger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Durand counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good work by Durand as he checks the leg kick.
Heidegger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Durand misses with an attempted mid kick.
Durand thuds his shin into the meat of Heidegger's side.
Durand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heidegger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heidegger moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Heidegger swats away the attempt to clinch by Durand.
Durand throws a body punch but Heidegger moves out of range.
Heidegger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heidegger slips a jab and a cross from Durand.
Heidegger counters with a body kick.
Durand throws a body punch but Heidegger moves out of range.
Durand tried to score with a low kick but Heidegger checks it.
A little jabbing left from Heidegger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Heidegger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heidegger thows a leg kick but Durand checks it
and Durand finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Heidegger misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Durand.
Nice uppercut there from Durand.
Durand scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A combination from Durand does no damage.
Heidegger only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Durand moves out of range of the body kick.
Heidegger thows a leg kick but Durand checks it
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Durand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Heidegger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durand lands with a cross.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Heidegger moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Durand.
Durand cracks the inside of Heidegger's front leg.
Heidegger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Heidegger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durand is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Heidegger.
Durand walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heidegger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Heidegger only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Heidegger defending well as Durand loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Heidegger.
Heidegger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durand tries a head kick but it misses.
Durand feints and then cracks Heidegger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heidegger down.
Heidegger throws a leg kick
and Durand counters with a three punch combo that has Heidegger backing up. Heidegger nods at Durand to acknowledge the strikes.
A low kick from Heidegger misses
and Durand counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heidegger thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Heidegger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Durand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Durand thumps Heidegger with a low kick.
Heidegger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Durand.
Heidegger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Heidegger is looking to slow Durand down with leg kicks.
Heidegger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Durand's calf.
Durand tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Heidegger is able to avoid easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Durand finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heidegger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Heidegger swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
Durand tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heidegger swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heidegger thinking.
Heidegger needs to keep his hands up - Durand had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Durand.
Durand feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heidegger's calf.
Some bone on bone action there as Durand checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durand scoring well with a low kick there.
Durand digs a good hook to Heidegger's body.
Durand tries to clinch up but Heidegger circles away and keeps his distance.
Heidegger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Durand.
Heidegger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Heidegger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durand wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Durand takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab by Durand.
Heidegger tests Durand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durand moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Durand slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand lands with a good body shot.
Heidegger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durand stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heidegger.
Both fighters circling a little - Durand finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Heidegger misses with a looping left.
Durand tries to counter by clinching up but Heidegger breaks away and moves out of range.
A cross from Durand lands.
Heidegger misses the body punch
and Durand counters with a slapping leg kick.
Durand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heidegger.
Heidegger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand.
Heidegger misses with a body shot.
Heidegger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Durand lands a nice looking kick to the body. Heidegger takes a step back to recover.
Heidegger is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Durand 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.

Jacques Durand had his way with Puck Heidegger in that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Heidegger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Puck Heidegger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heidegger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durand lands a jab to the head.
Durand looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Heidegger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heidegger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A cross from Durand lands.
Durand's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Heidegger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Heidegger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heidegger misses with a right hand
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heidegger 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 is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heidegger throws a hook to the side of Durand's head but Durand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heidegger takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Nice shot by Durand.#CL#
Durand moves into the clinch.
Durand misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heidegger gets through Durand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Heidegger fails to land. #BC#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Durand avoids a kick to the body.
Durand is looking to counter punch.
Heidegger throws a leg kick but Durand checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Durand. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Durand.
A swing and a miss from Heidegger.
Durand wants to slow Heidegger down by chopping away at his legs.
Heidegger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durand lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Durand!
Durand lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Heidegger takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Durand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heidegger was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand.
Durand lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heidegger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Durand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heidegger misses the jab.
Heidegger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Durand checks a leg kick.
Durand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Heidegger throws a solid leg kick but Durand takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Heidegger.
Good leg kick by Durand there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Durand lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL#
Durand has taken the fight to the clinch.
Heidegger has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heidegger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Jacques Durand thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Puck Heidegger stepped up to the mic, saying 'lol @ this matchup. Enjoy.'.

Event: RH91
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Durand misses with a body shot.
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from Durand.
Durand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams.
Durand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Durand lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Durand fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.
Durand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams misses with a hook.
Durand throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a three punch combo that has Durand backing up. Durand nods at Williams to acknowledge the strikes.
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!#CL2#
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Durand in a clinch. #T1#
Durand scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Roberto Williams has been cut.
Durand lands with a left to the head.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Williams is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Durand takes the fight into the clinch.
Durand tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Durand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Durand pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Durand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Durand just misses with a elbow thrown towards Williams's brow.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Durand struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Williams walks into a jab.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Durand in his tracks. #T2#
Williams tries to clinch up.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durand takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Durand in a clinch. #BC2#
Williams breaks the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Durand.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Durand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams lands with a slapping head kick.
Durand throws a shot to the body.
Williams throws a series of punches but Durand avoids them all with ease.
Roberto Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand misses with a body shot.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durand was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Durand misses with a kick to the body #KD2#
and before Durand can reset, Williams rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Durand is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
Durand wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
As Durand backs off Williams throws a huge counter combo but Durand manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Roberto Williams should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Roberto Williams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Durand.
Williams blocks a head kick by Durand.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams tries to clinch but Durand is having none of it.
Durand appears to be looking for a big counter.
Durand is looking to wear down Williams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
Durand moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWilliams.#CL2#
Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Durand, pushing him back against the ropes.
Durand lands a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that Durand has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Williams lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Durand.#T1#
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Durand thumps Williams with a low kick.
Williams tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Durand counter with a right hand.
Williams sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Williams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Durand pushes Williams up against the ropes in a clinch.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
Williams stalling.
Durand blocking some punches.
Williams avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberto Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Durand moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Williams. #T2#
Durand takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Durand moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durand checks the leg kick.
Durand wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs.
Durand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Williams looks to move away, Durand throws a big counter combo but Williams just gets out of the way.
Durand looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
Williams throws a right and a left that Durand avoids nicely.
Durand takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Durand lands with a nice body kick.
Durand throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Durand connects with a leg kick. Williams 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.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jacques Durand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roberto Williams's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Durand misses with a wild combination.
Durand doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durand throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durand throws a body kick that misses.
Williams misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with a jab to the body
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams misses with a hook
and Durand finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Durand lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Williams throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Williams throws a leg kick that is checked
and Durand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1##CL#
Durand instigates a clinch.
Williams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durand pushes Williams back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Williams blocks it with crossed arms.
Durand unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Durand throws an elbow but misses.
Durand landing knees to the body.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durand lands a shot to the body.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Durand softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#CUT#
That has opened up Roberto Williams's cut even more.
A right handed body shot lands from Durand.
Durand misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Durand has him pressed against the ropes.
Durand softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roberto Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Durand counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Durand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Durand. #T2##BC2#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Durand.
Durand throws out a powerful jab.
Durand misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Durand moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Durand works on Williams's body with a couple of short punches.
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durand scores with a shoulder strike.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Durand missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Williams drives through and clinches with Durand against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Williams's cut.
That's time! Durand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Williams throws a lazy head kick
and Durand counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
Durand connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Durand has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Durand lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Durand scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Durand lands with a light punch inside.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Durand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.#BC2#
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
Durand moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWilliams.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Williams is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Durand blocks a head kick by Williams. #T1#
Durand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand.
Durand thumps Williams with a low kick.
Durand throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
Durand blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Durand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Durand throws a good cross that connects.
Durand misses with a looping right.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams blocks a head kick by Durand.
Durand tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Durand scores a nice knee to the body.
Durand lands a knee to the body.
Durand comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Durand lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
Durand scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Roberto Williams's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#BC#
Durand breaks from the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Durand.
Durand's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williams under the eye.
Nice body kick from Durand.
Durand throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand had his way with Roberto Williams in that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Williams's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Williams throws a series of punches but Durand avoids them all with ease.
Williams throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Durand.
Durand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durand misses with a low kick.
Durand tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Williams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Durand slips a straight right by Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durand fakes the leg kick and cracks Williams in the body.
Williams throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.
Durand feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durand swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Williams throws a series of punches but Durand avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Durand tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice body punch from Durand.
Durand with a hook.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durand half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Durand there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Williams takes one on the button.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Durand counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crunch! Durand slams his shin into Williams's torso.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Williams has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand.
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!
Williams takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T2#
Durand scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Durand has managed to clinch.
A short right from Durand.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Durand counters with a left and a right that stings Williams. #ROC#
Williams is rocked!
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Durand finish him?
Durand with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Roberto Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durand takes one to the side of the head.
Durand lands a nice shot that snaps Williams's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Jacques Durand thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RH82
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
La Croix misses the jab.
Durand throws an overhand right that lands on La Croix's shoulder, as La Croix tries to avoid the shot.
La Croix is looking to counter punch.
La Croix thumps Durand with a low kick.
La Croix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand connects with a solid leg kick.
Durand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacques Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand misses with a series of wild punches.
La Croix tries a low kick but Durand avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Croix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
La Croix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
La Croix throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Durand closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
La Croix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
La Croix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Croix lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
La Croix prevents a body shot from Durand.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Durand on the inside.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Durand.
A short body shot lands from Durand as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
La Croix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Durand fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with La Croix, pushing him back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from La Croix.
La Croix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand working some nice short punches in the clinch.
La Croix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durand utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Croix throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Durand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
La Croix misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
La Croix scores with a hook to the body.
Durand connects with a knee to the head.
La Croix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durand blocks a body shot from La Croix.
La Croix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Durand blocks an uppercut.
La Croix lands a damaging elbow.
Durand lands with a left to the head.
La Croix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from La Croix.
Durand can't find room to land a body shot as La Croix controls the action.
La Croix scores with a shot to the side of Durand's head.
La Croix lands with a short shot to the head.
La Croix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
La Croix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
La Croix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Croix gets through Durand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
La Croix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durand takes a shot to the head.
Durand blocking some punches.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
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 Nero La Croix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Durand misses with a low kick.
La Croix tried to counter with a leg kick but Durand avoided it.
Durand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Durand misses.
Durand looking to land some kicks to the body here.
La Croix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Durands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
La Croix throws a low kick, looking for Durand's leg but Durand calmly moves out of range.
La Croix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a one-two to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Durand. La Croix shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Croix throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durand misses with the body kick
and La Croix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
La Croix looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.#T1#
Durand lands a really nice looking cross but La Croix seems unphased.
La Croix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from La Croix.
Durand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Croix.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but La Croix is just out of range.
La Croix misses with a kick to the body.
Durand takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
La Croix throws the kick towards the body but Durand avoids it.
La Croix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
La Croix takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Durand throws a front kick that sends La Croix stumbling back into the ropes.
Durand dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durand slips under a jab.#T2#
La Croix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Croix throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Durand closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Durand throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Durand just misses with a elbow thrown towards La Croix's brow.
Nero La Croix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durand prevents a body shot from La Croix.
Durand blocks a body shot from La Croix.
Good body shot from La Croix.
Durand comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
La Croix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Durand working aggressively here.
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Croix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
La Croix digs a right hand into Durand's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durand's gas tank.
Durand is breathing heavily.
A short right from La Croix on the inside.
La Croix gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
La Croix lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacques Durand will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
La Croix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
La Croix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand moves away.
La Croix connects with a jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Jacques Durand's cut even more.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durand 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 La Croix has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from La Croix and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
La Croix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durand misses with an uppercut. La Croix saw that one coming.
La Croix feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Durand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but La Croix is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from La Croix misses
and Durand makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
La Croix misses with a looping left.
La Croix throws a body kick that misses.
Durand throws a head kick but La Croix moves out of range.
La Croix thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
La Croix throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
La Croix throws a chopping leg kick but Durand manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
La Croix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Durand takes one to the side of the head.
La Croix tries a low kick but Durand avoids it.
Durand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Croix moves away.
Jab, jab by Durand - just one landing.
Durand lands with a straight right. La Croix didn't see that one coming.
La Croix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand.
La Croix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
La Croix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durand. #T2##CL2#
La Croix tries to keep at a distance but Durand has taken the fight into the clinch.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but La Croix blocks with his arms.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Durand lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Croix misses with some punches.
Durand is working La Croix over against the ropes.
Durand presses La Croix against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Durand putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has La Croix in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but La Croix blocks it with crossed arms.
A short body shot lands from Durand as the two fighters clinch.
A knee to the head by Durand.
I was talking to La Croix's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Durand lands a shot to the body.
Durand presses La Croix against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Durand scores a nice knee to the body.
La Croix takes a knee right on the jaw!
Durand scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Durand landing knees to the body.
Durand lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
Durand moves into the clinch.
Durand can't find room to land a body shot as La Croix controls the action.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. La Croix is defending well for now.#BC2#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
La Croix tries to land a body kick
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand looks to throw a body kick
and La Croix counters with a left to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from La Croix, right into the meat.
Durand throws a lazy head kick
and La Croix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
La Croix connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand misses the shot to the body.
Durand throws a wild body kick that La Croix sees coming a mile off.
Durand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Durand slips under a jab from La Croix.
Durand thuds his shin into the meat of La Croix's side.
La Croix tries to work over Durand's front leg with a kick but Durand checks it.
La Croix tries a head kick but it misses.
Durand steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from La Croix.
Durand lands a high kick!
Durand throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from La Croix 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 Durand has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Durand and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Durand takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
La Croix moves out of range of the body kick from Durand.
Durand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Durand throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Durand forces La Croix back against the ropes and clinches.
A short right from La Croix.
La Croix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from La Croix.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durand lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down La Croix.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
La Croix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Durand is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Durand prevents a body shot from La Croix.
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Croix pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
La Croix throws a head punch that misses.
Durand lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down La Croix.
A shot in the inside from La Croix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jacques Durand will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
La Croix tries a low kick but Durand avoids it.
Nero La Croix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacques Durand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durand lands a leg kick that knocks La Croix off balance momentarily.
Durand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
La Croix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A right-left combo lands from Durand.
Durand misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand. La Croix does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Durand looks to move away, La Croix throws a big counter combo but Durand just gets out of the way.
La Croix tries to clinch up
and Durand makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
La Croix swings away with a body shot that misses
and Durand counters with a slapping leg kick.
Durand throws the kick towards the body but La Croix avoids it.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick
and La Croix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durand smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Durand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
La Croix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durand just misses with a punch to the body.
Durand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durand fakes the leg kick and cracks La Croix in the body.
La Croix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Croix tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
La Croix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
La Croix throws a leg kick that is checked
and Durand counters with a nice body kick.
Durand blocks a low kick nicely.
Durand digs a good body shot into La Croix's ribs.
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!
Durand swings for the body but La Croix moves out of range.
La Croix appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Durand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durand with a hook.#CL2#
Durand pushes La Croix up against the ropes in a clinch.
La Croix misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Croix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durand 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:49

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand is the new super heavyweight champion!
Jacques Durand seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RH70
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Durand swings for the body but Bon moves out of range.
Bon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bon throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Durand defending well as Bon loads up on a big left hand.
Durand slips under a jab from Bon.
Durand cracks the inside of Bon's front leg.
Bon keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durand.
Durand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bon.
Durand moves forwards but Bon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bon thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand lands a body shot.
Durand misses the jab.
Durand thows a leg kick but Bon checks it
enabling Bon to counter with a crisp jab.
Bon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand moves away.#T1#
Bon loads up on a big right hand but Durand slips the punch.
Bon backing away here, and Durand unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Durand clinches up against the ropes.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Bon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bon lands a nice hook to Durand's body. Durand takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bon looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
Bon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bon throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.
Durand throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Durand looks to land a body kick but Bon moved away.
Bon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand.
Bon swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand looks to throw the jab but Bon is out of range. #T2#
Bon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durand cracks the inside of Bon's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
Bon throwing a counter right hand but Durand manages to avoid it.
Bon misses with a looping right.
Durand replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bon blocks it well.
Durand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durand now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bon with a nice cross.
Bon misses the body punch
and Durand counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Durand misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Bon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durand lands a head kick. Bon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacques Durand will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durand, as that shot connected.
Bon avoids the head kick by Durand.
Bon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durand finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jacques Durand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bon swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bon slips under a jab.
Bon looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.
Bon moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
Bon looks to throw a body kick
and Durand counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand avoids the body shot from Bon.
A little jabbing left from Durand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bon throws a body shot but no joy.
Bon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Durand is looking to land body kicks.
Bon quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durand finds it's way round the side to connect with Bon's head.
Bon moves out of range of the body kick from Durand.
It looked like Bon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Durand throws out a powerful jab.
Durand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durand fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durand tries to close the distance and clinch but Bon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Bon.
Bon swings widly with a right hand
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Bon swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a thumping low kick.
Bon misses the body punch
and Durand counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durand now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bon lands with a hook. Durand tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Durand throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bon.
Bon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Durand tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durand looks to land a right hand but Bon moved out of range.
Bon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Bon throws a right hand that misses
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick from Durand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Bon misses with a left hand
and Durand counters with a left to the body.
Oson Bon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand cracks the inside of Bon's front leg.
Bon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bon misses the target.
Durand pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bon is out of range and Durand settles back down.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
Bon throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Bon moves out of range as Durand strikes.
Durand tries to move into range but Bon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Durand is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bon thuds his right hand into Durand's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bon misses with a hook. Durand ducked under it nicely.
Durand thuds his right hand into Bon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Durand instigates a clinch. #T1#
Bon wants to get back to striking at distance but Durand won't allow it.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Bon manages to break the clinch.
Durand throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bon.
Bon is looking to counter punch.
Bon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Durand counters with a good low kick that Bon was not able to check.
Durand misses with a body shot
and Bon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durand.
A quick step to the side and Bon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand scores with a leg kick.
Durand digs a good body shot into Bon's ribs.
Bon misses the body punch
and Durand counters with a nice leg kick.
Durand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bon manages to avoid it.
Durand takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Durand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Bon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bon jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Durand moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bon lands a left hand.
Bon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Durand landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bon blocks it with crossed arms.
Durand creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Bon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
Durand blocks an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacques Durand.
Well Durand 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand!
A very excited looking Jacques Durand 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: RH57
Date: Jul 24, 2019

#R1#
Durand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Durand's corner calls for a 1-2. Durand obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Durand takes the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Durand's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Durand lands a hook that snaps the head of Chamba backwards.
Durand lands an elbow inside that Chamba shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Gilberto Chamba has been cut.#BC2#
Chamba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Durand clinches up with Chamba and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Durand breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Chamba.
Chamba tests Durand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chamba throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand thinks about countering with a head kick.
Chamba looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
Durand swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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!
Chamba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crunch! Durand slams his shin into Chamba's torso.
Durand 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.
Durand lands with a cross.
Durand scores with a nice right hand.
Durand works Chamba's body with a nice hook.
Gilberto Chamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Chamba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chamba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand.#CL#
Durand has managed to clinch.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durand blocks the elbow strike.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chamba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Chamba breaks from the clinch.
Chamba misses the body punch
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chamba just misses with a punch to the body.
Durand throws a counter high kick but Chamba was just alert enough to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Chamba. Beautiful body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Durand as he connects with a hook.
Durand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chamba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durand lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chamba's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Durand moves into the clinch successfully.
Durand misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Durand manages to break the clinch. #T2#
A low kick from Chamba misses
and Durand counters with a slapping leg kick.
Durand scores with a spinning back kick!
Chamba has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Durand.
Durand lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durand fakes the leg kick and cracks Chamba in the body. #CL#
Chamba gets tackled into the ropes by Durand. Durand maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durand.
Chamba misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Durand scores with a nice short uppercut.
Durand blocks an elbow strike.
Chamba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durand or not.
Chamba is working Durand over against the ropes.
Durand misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Durand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Chamba manages to break the clinch.
Durand's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Durand duly obliges.
Chamba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Chamba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chamba misses with a head kick.
Gilberto Chamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chamba.
Durand is looking to slow Chamba down with leg kicks.
Chamba jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chamba jabs at Durand's body.
Chamba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chamba swings away with a body shot that misses
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Chamba misses with a body kick.
Durand lands a nice hook to Chamba's body. Chamba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chamba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durand. Durand obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chamba misses with a left hand
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Chamba.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chamba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Chamba is predictable there
and Durand counters with a nice body kick.
Durand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chamba is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Durand moves into the clinch successfully.
Durand blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Chamba swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Durand counters with a left to the body.
Durand lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chamba at a distance.
Durand moves out of range of the body kick.
Durand throws a quick counter head kick but Chamba was just out of range.
Durand throws a front kick that sends Chamba stumbling back into the ropes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Durand.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
Chamba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durand lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Durand dips to his left and cracks Chamba with an uppercut!
Durand connects with a body 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!
Durand lands with an overhand left.
Durand cracks a nice hook into Chamba's ribs.
Durand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chamba.
Durand sets himself, and Chamba steps forward looking for the clinch! Durand avoids it this time.
Chamba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Chamba scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Durand.
Chamba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Durand rather than just go for the knockout.
Chamba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Durand lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Durand moves into the clinch.
Durand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chamba takes an elbow to the temple.
Durand lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#
That has opened up Gilberto Chamba's cut even more.
Durand tries to work over Chamba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durand lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Durand lands with a short shot to the head.
Durand lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Gilberto Chamba's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Durand lands an elbow inside. #ROC#
Chamba is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durand missing with knees to the body.
Durand presses Chamba against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Durand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Chamba's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Durand connects with a leg kick. Chamba looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chamba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Durand throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chamba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chamba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durand swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Durand!
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Chamba.
Chamba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chamba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durand is out of range and Chamba settles back down.
Durand swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chamba throws a hook to the side of Durand's head but Durand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chamba throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Durand's head.
Durand feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chamba's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chamba misses with a jab to the body
and Durand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chamba tries to clinch but Durand moves away
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chamba throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chamba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durand lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Chamba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand.
Durand lands with an uppercut that bounces Chamba off the ropes and back into range.
Chamba misses with a jab to the body
and Durand counters with a nice body kick.
Durand scores with a nice body kick.
Chamba walks into a left hand.
Durand lands a glancing blow to the side of Chamba's head.
Durand fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durand with a nice cross.#CUT#
Gilberto Chamba's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Chamba has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand.
Chamba tries to clinch
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Durand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand steps in and throws a big head kick that drops Chamba to the mat! Chamba looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Durand is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Durand jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RH44
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
A punch combination from Diego misses.
Diego fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durand throws a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Diego misses with a low kick as Durand jumps back.
Durand throws a body kick that misses.
Diego looks to throw a body kick
and Durand counters with a stiff right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durand.
Durand walks into a left hand.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durand scores with a leg kick.
Diego blocks a leg kick.
Durand has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ in the buildup to the fight.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Durand.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego looks to land a combination but Durand avoids it well.
Durand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Durand thuds his right hand into Diego's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Durand feints and then cracks Diego's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diego down.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
Diego throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Durand holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Durand misses with a punch to the body.
Durand has had enough of the clinch but Diego keeps him there for the moment.
Durand misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durand working aggressively here.
Durand throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Diego.
A head punch on the inside from Durand fails to land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Durand.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Durand's head.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Durand obliges.
Durand lands an elbow just above Diego 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Draughn Diego has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego looks winded!
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durand lands a good knee to the midsection. Diego won't want to take too many of those.
Durand lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Durand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Durand cracks Diego with a nice body shot.
Durand prevents a body shot from Diego.
Knees to the body from Durand.
Durand lands with a light punch inside.
Durand makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Durand.
Durand lands a right hand.
Durand crunches a lovely knee into Diego's ribcage.
Durand lands with a right to the head.
Durand digs a right hand into Diego's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diego's gas tank.
Durand putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diego in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Durand stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Durand lands an elbow inside.
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Durand.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durand comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Durand.
Nice body punch from Durand - that landed with a thud.
Durand lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Draughn Diego's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Durand - that will leave a mark!
Durand slips under a jab from Diego.
Durand tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Diego paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Durand throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Durand connects with a jab.
Durand lands with a shot to the body.
Durand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durand.
Diego moves forwards but Durand connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diego can do to turn this around?
Durand thuds a left hand into Diego's body.
Durand sizes up Diego with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diego misses with a leg kick.
It appears Durand was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego misses with a low kick as Durand jumps back.
Some wild striking there from Diego.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand manages to avoid it.
Diego is breathing heavily.#T1#
Durand lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Durand works Diego's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Durand.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Durand closes the distance and clinches.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diego has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Durand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Durand lands a damaging elbow.
Durand lands a right hand.
Durand lands a left hand.
Durand tries a knee to the head but Diego blocks it.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
Durand tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diego.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Diego throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durand.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Durand tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durand lands with a shot to the body.
Durand bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diego's head.
That kick from Diego tenderised Durand's leg. Durand is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durand looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Durand throws a head kick that half lands.
Diego throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with an inside leg kick.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Durand.
Durand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durand fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego misses with a hook to the body
and Durand counters with a good, hard body kick but Diego shrugs it off.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durand lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Draughn Diego'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#
Durand lands a nice shot to the body.
Durand thuds his right hand into Diego's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durand misses with a wild body shot.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
Durand misses with a kick to the body.
Durand lands a right hook to the body.
Diego takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durand lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Diego misses with a lunging right hand
and Durand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Durand dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crunch! Durand slams his shin into Diego's torso.
Diego takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego takes one to the side of the head.
Diego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diego slips a straight right by Durand.
A good leg kick by Durand. #T1#
Diego avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durand throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Diego blocks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Durand there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Durand.
Draughn Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego throws a right hand that misses
and Durand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durand throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Durand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diego.
Durand throws a head kick that half lands.
Diego takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Durand throws a leg kick which misses Diego's front leg but catches the back leg as Diego tries to avoid it.
Diego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diego swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Durand counters with a body kick that stops Diego in his tracks momentarily.
Durand throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
A good leg kick by Durand.
Diego looks for the body kick but Durand saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Durand is out of range.
Diego takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Durand misses with a wild body shot.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durand.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
Diego fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Durand looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.
Durand punishes Diego's body with a nice straight punch.
Durand tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily. #CL#
Diego gets tackled into the ropes by Durand. Durand maintains the clinch.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Draughn Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Diego is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand!
A very excited looking Jacques Durand 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: RH37
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Heidegger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Heidegger misses with a straight right.
Durand flicks out a counter leg kick but Heidegger steps away.
A jab from Durand misses.
Durand lands a nice shot to the body.
Heidegger works the jab nicely.
Durand throws a wild body kick that Heidegger sees coming a mile off.
Heidegger fires out a quick counter leg kick but Durand just manages to avoid it.
Heidegger just misses with a punch to the body.
Durand takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Heidegger tries to land a front kick but Durand steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durand lands a body shot.
Heidegger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Heidegger moves out of range easily.
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand walks into a stiff left hand from Heidegger.
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!
Durand fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heidegger on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heidegger. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heidegger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Durand's sensitive parts.
Durand is looking to land body kicks.
Heidegger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Heidegger.
Heidegger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Durand's sensitive parts. #T1#
Durand on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Heidegger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand manages to avoid it.
Durand has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heidegger.
A jab from Heidegger finds it's way through Durand's defenses.
A leg kick checked by Durand.
Durand on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Heidegger misses with a kick to the body.
Heidegger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Durand.
Heidegger lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Heidegger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Heidegger lands with a kick to the temple. Durand shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Durand takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand tries to land a leg kick but Heidegger saw it coming and moves away.
Durand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heidegger.
Heidegger misses with a looping right.
Heidegger throws a low kick, looking for Durand's leg but Durand calmly moves out of range.
Durand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durand thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Heidegger if he has to take too many more of those.
Heidegger throws a jab but it's blocked by Durand.
Durand doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Heidegger moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Heidegger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durand 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.#T2#
Durand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Heidegger misses.
Durand swings for the body but Heidegger moves out of range.
And Heidegger counters with a quick kick to the body but Durand blocks it.
Heidegger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
Durand throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Heidegger throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
Heidegger misses with a body kick.
Heidegger is looking to land body kicks.
Heidegger throws a right hand that misses
and Durand counters with a right hand to the body.
Durand feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heideggers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Puck Heidegger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heidegger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice body kick from Heidegger.
Durand takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heidegger misses with a hook to the body
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Heidegger has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Durand finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Heidegger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That kick from Heidegger tenderised Durand's leg. Durand is trying to keep his angry face on.
Heidegger throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Puck Heidegger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Durand misses with a series of wild punches.
Durand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heidegger moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
Heidegger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Heidegger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durand. That did some damage!
Heidegger throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand avoids a kick to the body.
Heidegger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durand can do to turn this around?
Durand is looking to slow Heidegger down with leg kicks.
Heidegger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Heidegger misses with a leg kick.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Heidegger misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heidegger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand manages to avoid it.
Heidegger misses with an uppercut
and Durand counters with an inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Heidegger there.
Durand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durand throws a jab but it's blocked by Heidegger.
Heidegger looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.#T1#
Heidegger misses with a low kick as Durand jumps back.
Heidegger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durand throws a fast counter high kick but Heidegger manages to duck under it in time.
Durand scores with a jab to the body.
Heidegger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Heidegger is predictable there
and Durand counters with an inside leg kick.
Durand is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Heidegger rather than just go for the knockout.
Heidegger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Durand tries a head kick but it misses.
Heidegger throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Heidegger misses with a wild body shot.
Durand's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Heidegger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Durand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Heidegger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Durand misses with a kick to the body.
Heidegger throws a nice looking combination but Durand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heidegger lands a glancing blow to the side of Durand's head.
A slow jab from Durand misses its intended target.
Heidegger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heidegger blocks a head kick by Durand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Heidegger scores with a kick to the body.
Heidegger wants to slow Durand down by chopping away at his legs.
Durand throws an overhand right that lands on Heidegger's shoulder, as Heidegger tries to avoid the shot.
Durand stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heidegger.
Durand checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Heidegger throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Heidegger throws a low kick but Durand moves out of range easily.
Heidegger swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
Heidegger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Heidegger moves out of range easily.
Heidegger blocks a head kick by Durand.
Heidegger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Durand doesn't seem bothered though.
Durand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Heidegger moves out of range of the body kick.
Heidegger misses the shot to the body.
Heidegger lands a leg kick that knocks Durand off balance momentarily.
Heidegger misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Durand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Puck Heidegger dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Durand takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Heidegger takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Durand checks a leg kick.
Heidegger is looking to slow Durand down with leg kicks.
Heidegger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Durand takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Heidegger connects with a crisp jab.
Heidegger fakes the leg kick and cracks Durand in the body.
Heidegger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heidegger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Heidegger motions for Durand to come forward. Heidegger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heidegger misses with a body kick.
Heidegger backing away here, and Durand unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Durand misses the shot to the body.
Durand misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heidegger throws a leg kick but Durand moved away.
Durand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Heidegger lands a nice looking body shot.
Heidegger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Durand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Heidegger misses with a body shot.
Heidegger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Heidegger is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Durand has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heidegger.
Durand takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Heidegger throws a hook to the side of Durand's head but Durand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durand checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Durand misses.
Durand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Heidegger throwing a counter right hand but Durand manages to avoid it.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
Durand takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heidegger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durand.
Heidegger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heidegger quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heidegger motions for Durand to come forward. Heidegger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heidegger misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Durand works Heidegger's body with a nice hook.
Heidegger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heidegger lands a nice shot that snaps Durand's head back.
Durand takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heidegger throws a leg kick
and Durand counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Heidegger catches Durand right on the button with a cross.
Durand lands a nice looking body kick.
Heidegger misses with a body shot.
Durand moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Heidegger throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
Heidegger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heidegger throws a push kick but Durand slaps the foot to one side.
Durand connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Durand checks a low kick from Heidegger.
Durand digs a good body shot into Heidegger's ribs.
Heidegger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Durand tries a quick counter leg kick but Heidegger is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Puck Heidegger did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Durand moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Heidegger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Durand gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Heidegger.
Durand moves out of range of the body kick from Heidegger.
Durand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heidegger. That did some damage!
Durand avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Heidegger misses with a right hand
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Heidegger is looking to score with low kicks.
Heidegger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand.
Durand pivots, looking for a leg kick but Heidegger is out of range and Durand settles back down.
Durand 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.
Heidegger throws a push kick but Durand slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heidegger was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand.
Heidegger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durand is out of range and Heidegger settles back down.
Heidegger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Heidegger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Durand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heidegger throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Durand. #T1#
Heidegger throws a body shot but no joy.
Heidegger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puck Heidegger is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick from Durand.
Heidegger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Durand looks to land a body kick but Heidegger moved away.
Heidegger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Heidegger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Durand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heidegger is looking to land body kicks.
Heidegger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Heidegger tries to land a front kick but Durand steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durand slips a straight right by Heidegger.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Heidegger.
Durand throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Heidegger's head.
Heidegger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand manages to avoid it.
Heidegger avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Durand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heidegger was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand.
Heidegger throws a leg kick but Durand sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Durand digs a good hook to Heidegger's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heidegger blocks a head kick by Durand.
A counter left hand to the body from Heidegger misses its target.
Heidegger takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
Durand has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Heidegger.
Durand throws a low kick, looking for Heidegger's leg but Heidegger calmly moves out of range.
Durand staying out of range there.
Heidegger throws a body kick that misses
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durand takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Heidegger is looking to land body kicks.
Durand finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Durand blocks the body kick.
Heidegger is looking to land body kicks.
Heidegger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durand checks it well.
Durand has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Durand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heidegger.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durand! But no joy.
Heidegger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jacques Durand will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Heidegger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Puck Heidegger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Heidegger.
Durand thuds a left hand into Heidegger's body.
Durand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durand keeps Heidegger at a distance using the push kick.
Heidegger avoids the head kick by Durand.
Heidegger lands with a nice combination. Durand backs away looking to recover.
The fighters circling - Heidegger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heidegger moves away.
Heidegger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Heidegger.
Durand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heidegger.
Jab, jab by Durand - just one landing.
Heidegger blocks the body kick.
Heidegger throws a quick counter kick to the body but Durand avoids it.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Heidegger.
Durand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Heidegger moves out of range easily.
Heidegger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Durand missing with a left hand there. Heidegger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durand throws a push kick but Heidegger slaps the foot to one side.
Durand blocks a leg kick.
Jab by Heidegger.
Nice cross by Heidegger.
Heidegger throws a leg kick but Durand sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Heidegger thuds his right hand into Durand's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Heidegger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jacques Durand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heidegger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Heidegger walks into a jab.
Heidegger thows a body kick. Durand tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Durand throws a hook to the side of Heidegger's head but Heidegger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heidegger misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heidegger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durand.
Durand moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Heidegger misses with a hook. Durand ducked under it nicely.
Durand throws a lazy right hand but Heidegger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heidegger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Durand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Durand checks the leg kick nicely there.
Heidegger fails to land with a series of punches.
Heidegger loads up on a big right hand but Durand slips the punch.
Heidegger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durand throws a body kick that misses.
Heidegger loads up on a big right hand but Durand slips the punch.
Heidegger scores with a nice head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durand.
Durand takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Heidegger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Durand's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Puck Heidegger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Heidegger 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 49:46
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puck Heidegger!
Puck Heidegger retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: RH25
Date: May 22, 2019

#R1#
Bon misses with a left hand
and Durand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durand swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bon misses with an uppercut
and Durand counters with a nice uppercut.
Bon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durand takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durand lands a leg kick that knocks Bon off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Durand clinches.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but Bon blocks with his arms.
I was talking to Bon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Durand lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Oson Bon has been cut.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Durand lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Bon is blocking nicely.
Durand wants to get back to striking at distance but Bon won't allow it. #T1##BC#
Bon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durand throws a body punch but Bon moves out of range.
A jab from Bon misses.
Bon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand.
Durand misses with a kick to the body.
Durand takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Bon misses the target.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Bon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durand 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.
Durand scores with a kick to the body.
Bon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bon. That did some damage!#T2#
Bon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bon moves out of range of the leg kick from Durand.
Durand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bon fails to land with a series of punches.
Durand lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bon works Durand's body with a nice hook.
Bon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bon throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a two punch combo.
Durand thuds a left hand into Bon's body.
Durand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bon throwing a counter right hand but Durand manages to avoid it.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Bon throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oson Bon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Bon.
Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bon looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bon misses the target.
Bon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Durand moves out of range as Bon throws a body kick.
Durand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bon throws a looping overhand right but Durand ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand lands with a nice body punch.
Bon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Bon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bon lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Bon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bon staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Durand.
Bon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Durand clinches up with Bon and pushes him back against the ropes.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bon avoids it.
Durand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bon avoids it.
Durand pushes off an throws an elbow but Bon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Durand just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bon's brow.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
Durand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Bon managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
Bon blocks the elbow strike.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bon is defending well for now.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bon is defending well for now.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Bon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Bon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bon dodges an elbow strike from Durand.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Durand closes the distance but Bon moves to the side
and Bon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Durand thinking.
Bon looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oson Bon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oson Bon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bon loads up on a big right hand but Durand slips the punch.
Durand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bon with a jab.
Durand takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Durand misses with a kick to the body.
Durand bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bon's head.
Bon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Bon misses.
Bon 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.
Bon misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bon is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Durand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durand misses with a jab to the body
and Bon counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Nice jab there from Bon.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Durand misses with a low kick.
Bon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bon.
Bon connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Durand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bon looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
Durand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durand misses with a two punch combination.
Bon tries to bum rush Durand with a series of wild strikes but Durand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Bon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durand.
Durand tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oson Bon is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Durand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from Bon misses the target.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bon misses the shot to the body.
Bon misses with an uppercut.
Bon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand.
Bon lands a nice shot to the body.
Durand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Durand doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oson Bon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Durand 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: RH18
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Columbus wants to slow Durand down by chopping away at his legs.
Scott Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand misses with a low kick.
Columbus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Columbus misses with a body shot.
Columbus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durand jabs Columbus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Columbus.
Columbus clobbers Durand with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Columbus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Columbus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Durand is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Durand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Columbus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good leg kick by Columbus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Columbus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Columbus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durand has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Columbus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Columbus punishes Durand's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Durand - that will leave a mark! #T1#
Columbus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Columbus jabs Durand to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Columbus throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand just misses with a punch to the body.
Columbus wants to counter with a clinch but Durand pushes him away.
Columbus throws a low kick, looking for Durand's leg but Durand calmly moves out of range.
Columbus just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDurand.
Columbus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Durand rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Durand has managed to clinch.
Durand lands an elbow inside.
Durand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Durand lands an elbow inside that Columbus shrugs off.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but Columbus is just out of range.
Columbus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Columbus throws an overhand right that lands on Durand's shoulder, as Durand tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Durand.
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!
Columbus tries to clinch up but Durand circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Columbus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Durand counters with a three punch combo that has Columbus backing up. Columbus nods at Durand to acknowledge the strikes.
Durand fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Columbus is out of range.
Durand throws a head kick but Columbus moves out of range.
Durand is looking to land body kicks.
Durand misses with a leg kick.
Columbus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durand misses with a low kick.
Columbus looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
Durand seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Columbus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Columbus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fight stays on the outside here - Columbus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Columbus instigates a clinch.
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 Jacques Durand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Columbus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Columbus.
Durand fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Columbus checks it well.
Durand sets himself, and Columbus steps forward looking for the clinch! Durand avoids it this time.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durand lands a body shot.
Durand connects with a solid leg kick.
Durand changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Columbus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Columbus tries to clinch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Durand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Columbus throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Durand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus misses with a leg kick.
Columbus 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.
Columbus tries to clinch up but Durand circles away and keeps his distance.
Columbus moves out of range as Durand strikes.
Columbus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durand finds it's way round the side to connect with Columbus's head. #T1#
Columbus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Columbus tries to clinch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Columbus moves out of range of the strikes.
Columbus swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Columbus.
Columbus looks to land a body kick but Durand moved away.
Columbus misses with a leg kick
and Durand counters with a two punch combo.
Columbus blocks a leg kick.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
Columbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Columbus tries to clinch up but Durand circles away and keeps his distance.
Columbus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durand. Durand obviously looking to wear him down.
Durand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Durand throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch combination from Durand misses.
Durand fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Columbus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Columbus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Columbus finds it's way through Durand's defenses.
Durand misses with a low kick.
Columbus misses with a hook.
Durand seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Durand forces Columbus back against the ropes and clinches.
Durand unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Columbus is breathing heavily.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durand is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus takes an elbow to the temple.
Columbus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Our sources have told us that Durand has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Durand lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durand, as that shot connected.
Columbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Columbus tries a quick counter leg kick but Durand is wise to it.
Durand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand. Columbus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand. Columbus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Durand.
A little feinted left hand from Durand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Columbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durand.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Columbus can do to turn this around?
Columbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Columbus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durand misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus tries to clinch up but Durand circles away and keeps his distance.
Columbus tries to close the distance and clinch but Durand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durand throws a push kick but Columbus slaps the foot to one side.
Durand connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Columbus momentarily. #CL2#
Durand tries to keep at a distance but Columbus has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Durand connects with a knee to the head.
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durand lands a nice elbow.
Columbus avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
Columbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Columbus tries to throw a body punch but Durand avoids it by throwing Columbus back against the ropes.
Columbus working aggressively here.
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Columbus.
Durand managing to block the knees to the body from Columbus.
Durand blocks a body shot from Columbus.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durand missing with knees to the body.
Columbus tries to throw a body punch but Durand avoids it by throwing Columbus back against the ropes.
Jacques Durand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durand utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Columbus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durand lands an elbow that stopped Columbus in his tracks for a moment.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
Durand missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Nice elbow from Durand. #CUT#
That has opened up Scott Columbus's cut even more.
Durand throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Columbus checks a leg kick.
Durand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Columbus is looking to land body kicks.
Columbus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durand cracks the inside of Columbus's front leg.
A low kick from Columbus misses
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Columbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.
Columbus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Columbus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durand.
Durand works Columbus's body with a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RH10
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
La Croix throws a jab but it's blocked by Durand.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and La Croix moves out of range easily.
La Croix throwing a counter right hand but Durand manages to avoid it.
La Croix blocks the body kick.
La Croix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
La Croix tries to clinch but Durand is having none of it.
Durand scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from La Croix misses the target.
Durand now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Durand moves into the clinch.
La Croix misses with the head strike.
Durand throws an elbow but it misses.
La Croix throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Croix tries to land knees in the clinch but Durand avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from La Croix.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand.
La Croix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
La Croix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durand 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.
La Croix struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but La Croix is blocking nicely. #T1##BC2#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
La Croix pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durand is out of range and La Croix settles back down.
Jacques Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand lands a nice looking kick to the body. La Croix takes a step back to recover.
Durand scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Durand is looking to slow La Croix down with leg kicks.
Durand tries a head kick but it misses.
La Croix lands a lovely overhand right.
La Croix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durand throws a hook to the side of La Croix's head but La Croix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Durand moves into the clinch successfully.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but La Croix is blocking nicely.
Durand misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
La Croix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
La Croix throws an elbow that misses.
La Croix digs a right hand underneath Durand's ribcage. Durand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
La Croix pushes Durand back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Croix lands a hook to the side of the head.
La Croix tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
La Croix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
La Croix lands with a light punch inside.
La Croix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
Durand looks winded!
La Croix scores with a shoulder strike.
Durand throws an elbow but it misses.
Durand blocks an uppercut.
La Croix misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Durand. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch.
La Croix 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.
La Croix buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand throws a head kick but La Croix moves out of range.
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 Nero La Croix will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Durand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Croix throws out the jab.
La Croix doesn't manage to clinch there - Durand circles away.
La Croix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Durand tries to work over La Croix's front leg with a kick but La Croix checks it.
La Croix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
La Croix misses with a leg kick.
Durand sizes up La Croix with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crunch! Durand slams his shin into La Croix's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand tries to work over La Croix's front leg with a kick but La Croix checks it.
La Croix gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durand.
Durand checks the leg kick.
La Croix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
La Croix throws a push kick but Durand slaps the foot to one side.
La Croix checks the leg kick nicely there.
La Croix jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Durand looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and La Croix moves out of range easily.
La Croix throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durand counters with a right hand to the body.
La Croix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durand.
Durand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
La Croix throws the kick towards the body but Durand avoids it.
La Croix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand.
Durand slips a jab from La Croix.
Durand misses with a body kick.#T2#
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
La Croix blocks a head kick by Durand.
La Croix is looking to counter with a body kick.
Durand moves out of range of the body kick.
Durand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Durand throws a lazy right hand but La Croix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durand misses with an attempted mid kick.
Durand is looking to land body kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as La Croix checks a leg kick.
Durand fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Durand cracks the inside of La Croix's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Croix lands a glancing blow to the side of Durand's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Durand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durand throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - La Croix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durand misses with a kick to the body
and La Croix counters with a stiff right hand.
Durand motions for La Croix to come forward. Durand 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.
La Croix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
La Croix backing away here, and Durand unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
La Croix throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
La Croix throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a head kick. That will keep La Croix thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
La Croix throws an overhand right that lands on Durand's shoulder, as Durand tries to avoid the shot. #T1##CL2#
Durand rushes La Croix and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand missing with knees to the body.
La Croix misses with an elbow over the top.
Durand lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
La Croix lands a nice knee to the body.
Durand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
La Croix breaks the clinch.
La Croix misses with an uppercut.
Durand gets cracked with a nice right hand there by La Croix.
La Croix moves out of range of the leg kick from Durand.
Some bone on bone action there as La Croix checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durand takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from La Croix lands.
Jacques Durand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
La Croix swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Durand slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Croix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Durand misses.
La Croix throws the kick towards the body but Durand avoids it.
Durand lands with a kick to the ribs.
La Croix throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from La Croix misses.
Durand lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durand misses with a body kick.
La Croix is looking to score with low kicks.
La Croix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from La Croix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jacques Durand just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
La Croix throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by La Croix.
La Croix drops his hands momentarily and Durand takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
La Croix misses the jab.
Durand misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from La Croix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durand throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Durand backs away, La Croix returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
La Croix misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but La Croix is just out of range.
La Croix tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Durand manages to circle out of the way.
La Croix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durand.
La Croix tried to counter with a leg kick but Durand avoided it.
Durand has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
La Croix missing with a left hand there. Durand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
La Croix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durand misses with a low kick.
Durand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
La Croix lands a slapping body shot.
Durand walks into a stiff left hand from La Croix.#CL2#
Durand closes the distance and clinches.
La Croix tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
La Croix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Durand's defenses.
Durand lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Nero La Croix has been cut.
La Croix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
La Croix pushes Durand back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Durand blocks a body shot from La Croix.
Durand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
La Croix lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
La Croix lands an elbow inside.
La Croix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durand is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand is trying to push La Croix away but La Croix has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but La Croix is blocking nicely.
La Croix misses with a body punch.
A short left from La Croix.
La Croix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
La Croix presses Durand against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
La Croix scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Durand is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Jacques Durand's cut even more.
La Croix is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
La Croix cracks Durand on the bridge of the nose with a nasty looking elbow! Durand crumples to the floor in pain, holding his face! It doesn't look like he's going to beat the count - he's out of it! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Nero La Croix!
Nero La Croix is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Nero La Croix thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RH4
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durand.
McGuire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from McGuire misses.
McGuire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Durand on the side of the head.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Durand off the ropes and back into range.#CUT2#
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Durand throws a head kick that McGuire semi-blocks.
Durand 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.
Durand has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Durand's head. #CL#
Durand instigates a clinch.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire avoids the elbow strike from Durand, against the ropes.
Durand misses with an elbow strike.
McGuire is trying to push Durand away but Durand has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Durand misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
Durand works the jab nicely.
McGuire misses with a two punch combination.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Durand scores with a hook.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire misses with a hook. Durand ducked under it nicely.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Durand moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Durand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durand 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 McGuire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGuire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A good leg kick by Durand.
Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durand quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
Durand lands with a kick to the temple. McGuire shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Durand has McGuire up against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Durand tries a knee to the head but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
A short right from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Durand. #BC#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crunch! Durand slams his shin into McGuire's torso.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Durand counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire slips a straight right by Durand.
Durand lands a head kick. McGuire smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McGuire throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Durand is looking to counter the offense by McGuire and move into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuire takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire lands a body shot.
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 Jacques Durand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Durand tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire throws a lazy body kick
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire checks the leg kick.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Durand's body.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durand swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McGuire slips under a jab from Durand.
Durand lands a front kick.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Durand moves into range and clinches up with McGuire.
Durand lands a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand. #KD#
Durand drops McGuire with a big knee! Will McGuire beat the count? Yep, he's up already and we're only at 3... let's see if he's just faking it or if he's actually OK.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Durand takes the fight into the clinch.
Durand using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Durand landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Durand crunches a lovely knee into McGuire's ribcage.
Durand landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Durand working McGuire over with knees to the body.#T1#
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire wants to get back to striking at distance but Durand won't allow it.
Our sources have told us that Durand has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A knee to the head by Durand. #ROC#
McGuire is rocked!
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Durand unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGuire lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Durand finish him?
Durand is controlling McGuire's neck. Durand unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! McGuire goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jacques Durand!
After winning the bout, Jacques Durand thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Vincent McGuire was interviewed post fight and said 'God is good.'.

Event: RH1
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Nukem swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a nice body kick.
Nukem misses with a hook. Durand ducked under it nicely.
Durand takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nukem tries a head kick but it misses.
Nukem walks into a left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Durand.
The fighters circling - Nukem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durand moves in looking to clinch but Nukem pushes him off.
Nukem throws a big counter head kick but Durand avoids it with no problem.
Durand throws a head kick that misses
letting Nukem counter with a right hand.
Nukem cracks Durand with an open hand slap.
Nukem misses with a straight right.
Durand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nukem.
Duke Nukem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nukem throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
Durand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nukem. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nukem. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nukem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nukem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand.#T1#
Durand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durand throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nukem.
Nukem throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.
Durand slips a jab from Nukem.
A swing and a miss from Nukem.
Durand blocks a jab.
Durand on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nukem connects with a crisp jab.
Durand on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nukem. Nukem obviously looking to wear him down.
Nukem blocks a leg kick.
Durand tries to clinch there but Nukem circles away.
Durand stuns Nukem with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nukem swings away with a body shot that misses
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nukem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durand moves out of range as Nukem strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Nukem moves out of range easily.
Durand takes a swing at Nukem's ribcage but misses.
Durand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nukem.
Nukem just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDurand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Durand.
Durand avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
Nukem takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nukem.
Nukem connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Durand takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nukem throws a leg kick
and Durand counters with a nice body shot.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nukem swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
Durand avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Durand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nukem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Duke Nukem will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nukem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durand throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nukem on the side of the head.
Nukem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durand circles away quickly and effectively.
Nukem misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Nukem misses
and Durand counters with a head kick.
Durand looks to land a body kick but Nukem moved away.
Durand tries to work over Nukem's front leg with a kick but Nukem checks it.
Nukem takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nukem misses with a shot to the body
and Durand counters with a nice body kick.
Durand feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nukem's calf.
Nukem throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand is looking to land body kicks.
Durand scores with a head kick. Nukem tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nukem throws a right hand that misses
and Durand counters with a nice leg kick.
Durand fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nukem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Durand throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nukem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durand lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nukem is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Durand clinches up against the ropes.
Durand keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nukem's efforts to push away.
Nukem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nukem misses with a punch on the inside.
Nukem lands with a left to the head.
Nukem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nukem tries to throw a body punch but Durand avoids it by throwing Nukem back against the ropes.
Nukem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nukem takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
It looks like Duke Nukem has been cut.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Durand has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durand blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand. #BC#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Durand scores with a head kick. Nukem tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A low kick from Nukem is predictable there
and Durand counters with a nice body kick.
Nukem blocks a head kick by Durand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand lands with a nice body punch.
Durand scores with a nice body kick.
Durand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Durand connects with a body shot.
Nukem misses with a straight left. #KD#
Durand throws out a head kick that Nukem doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Nukem crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Nukem's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Nukem throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
As Nukem backs away, Durand returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Durand is looking to wear down Nukem with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nukem with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Durand to score with a decent uppercut.
Durand throws a shot to the body.
Durand thows a body kick. Nukem tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Durand gets a clinch. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durand connects with a solid leg kick.
Durand avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nukem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nukem has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand.
Durand is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Duke Nukem's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Durand scores with a nice body kick.
Nukem takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Durand slips a jab from Nukem.
Nukem misses with a body shot.
Durand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durand throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nukem jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Durand gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nukem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow. #BC#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nukem takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Nukem.
It looked like Durand was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nukem.
Nukem throws a leg kick
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand. Nukem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durand slips under a jab from Nukem.
An attempted straight right counter from Durand misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand lands a leg kick that knocks Nukem off balance momentarily.#T1#
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durand throws the kick towards the body but Nukem avoids it.
Nice cross by Nukem.
Durand with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Durand scoring well with a low kick there.
Durand lands with a nice body kick.
Nukem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durand lands with a slapping head kick.
Nukem has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nukem there as he acknowledges the shot.
Durand delivers a nice body kick.
Nukem stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durand.
Durand connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Durand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nukem manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Nukem releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Durand lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nukem's sensitive parts.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Durand tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Durand moves into range and clinches up with Nukem.
Durand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nukem tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nukem is defending well for now.
Durand creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Durand landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Durand.
Durand unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nukem's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nukem's face.
Durand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nukem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but Nukem blocks with his arms.
Nukem misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:27

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

Event: OC! KT 11
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Durand throws a leg kick which misses Umm's front leg but catches the back leg as Umm tries to avoid it.
Durand avoids the body shot from Umm.
Umm throws a series of punches but Durand moves out of range.
Umm plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Durand misses with a body shot.
Umm let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Durand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Umm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Umm blocks a head kick by Durand.
Umm punishes Durand's body with a nice straight punch.
Durand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Umm misses.
Umm connects with a good right hand that stumbles Durand. Durand circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Durand is breathing heavily.
Durand fakes the leg kick and cracks Umm in the body.
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Umm lands a head kick that bluckles Durand and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Umm no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Durand takes one to the chin there.
Durand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Durand swinging wildly here.
Durand connects with a solid leg kick.
We've been informed that Umm 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.
Durand gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD2#
and Umm counters with a beautiful hook that drops Durand to the mat! Will Durand be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Umm to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Durand is up. He looks OK to continue. #ROC2#
Durand is rocked!#T1#
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Umm engages and cracks Durand with a massive lead left hook - Durand tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Umm is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rect Umm!
A very excited looking Rect Umm 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: OC! KT 9
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Durand tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams tries a quick counter leg kick but Durand is wise to it.
Durand connects with a jab.
Williams fakes the leg kick and cracks Durand in the body.
Williams connects with a high kick.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand moves away.
Durand has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams lunges at Durand with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Durand's hand.
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!
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams throws a right hand that Durand ducks under and follows up with a left that Durand also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Durand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Jacques Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams blocks the elbow strike.
Durand landing knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Durand connects with a knee to the head.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but Williams blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Durand. #CUT#
It looks like Roberto Williams has been cut.
Williams looks winded!
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams is trying to stall.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
Our sources have told us that Durand has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Williams digs a right hand into Durand's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durand's gas tank. #BC#
Durand breaks from the clinch.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durand looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Durand. #T2#
Durand lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Durand pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Durand lands a nice elbow.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Williams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Durand.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand misses with an elbow strike.
Williams tries to break free but Durand pushes him back against the cage.
Williams gets through Durand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Durand.
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 Jacques Durand will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Durand takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durand. That's going to slow Williams down.
Durand clobbers Williams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.
Durand takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durand ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Durand wants to land a leg kick but Williams is out of range. #CL#
Durand gets a clinch.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Durand avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Durand, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Durand forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Durand lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jacques Durand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Durand. #T1#
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand.
Durand working hard to break the clinch.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Durand creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Williams has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Durand seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Williams can turn it around.
Durand creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Durand missing with knees to the body.
Durand pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand manages to avoid it.
Durand is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Williams.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durand finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head. #CUT#
That has opened up Roberto Williams's cut even more.
Williams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
Williams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durand has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durand keeps Williams at a distance using the push kick.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Durand lands a body shot.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
Durand tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Durand moves into range and clinches up with Williams.#BC#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Durand forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.
Williams is trying to stall.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
Durand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Durand creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that second 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! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Durand rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Durand.
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams tries to stall but Durand uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durand prevents a body shot from Williams.
Durand lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Williams blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams slips a straight right by Durand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Durand.
Durand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand throws a big shot that misses.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Durand moves out of range easily.
Durand punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durand delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Durand scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams misses the body punch
and Durand counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
The cut above Roberto Williams's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Durand throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range. #CL#
Williams tries to keep at a distance but Durand has taken the fight into the clinch.
Durand creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Durand connects with a knee to the head.
Williams dodges an elbow strike from Durand.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Durand crunches a lovely knee into Williams's ribcage.
Durand scores a nice knee to the body.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
Durand misses with an elbow over the top.
Durand with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick there by Durand.#T2#
Durand connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.#KD#
Durand scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Williams to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Durand away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Williams got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#ROC#
Williams is rocked!#CUT#
Roberto Williams's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Durand finish him?
Durand lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Durand fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durand connects with a body shot.
Durand throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Williams crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jacques Durand!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacques Durand thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OC! KT 6
Date: Dec 12, 2018

#R1#
Durand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bobby throws out the jab.
Bobby does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bobby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bobby tries to clinch but Durand moves out of range.
Bobby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Durand tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Durand pushes Bobby up against the cage in a clinch.
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Bobby's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby working aggressively here.
Durand with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Big Bobby has been cut.
Durand scores with a knee to the head. #BC#
Bobby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bobby misses with a straight right.
Durand has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bobby is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bobby keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Bobby tries to land a front kick but Durand steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durand dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durand tries to clinch but Bobby moves away
and Bobby counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Durand scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Durand throws a right hand that misses
and Bobby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durand throws a sloppy head kick
and Bobby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bobby throws a right and a left that Durand avoids nicely.
Durand staying out of range there.
Durand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Durand connects with a leg kick. Bobby looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Durand throws a looping overhand right but Bobby ducks down to avoid it.
Bobby throwing a counter right hand but Durand manages to avoid it.
Durand on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobby tries a head kick but it misses.
Bobby shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Durand eats them both and turns towards Bobby to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Durand works Bobby's body with a nice hook.
Durand lands a head kick. Bobby smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick by Bobby misses
and Bobby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bobby lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Durand closes the distance and pushes Bobby back into the cage.#BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacques Durand will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Durand moves out of range as Bobby throws a body kick.
Bobby lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bobby swings away with a body shot that misses
and Durand counters with a low kick, right behind Bobby 's knee.
Bobby keeps the fight on the outside.
Bobby lands a high kick!
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Bobby moves out of range easily.
Bobby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but Bobby is just out of range.
Bobby is looking for a counter combo.
Durand slips a jab from Bobby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby avoids a kick to the body.
Durand throws a head kick that misses
and Durand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Durand misses
enabling Bobby to counter with a crisp jab.
Big Bobby is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Jab from Durand.
Bobby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Bobby misses the target.
Durand doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Durand swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Bobby to counter with a crisp jab.
Durand is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bobby rather than just go for the knockout.
Durand connects with a high kick.
Durand lands a head kick!
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durand plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Durand takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bobby looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.#T2#
Durand connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand thuds his shin into the meat of Bobby's side.
Bobby ducks under a wild hook from Durand.
Durand throws a front kick that sends Bobby stumbling back into the cage.
Bobby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
Both fighters circling a little - Bobby finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Durand swings for the body but Bobby moves out of range.
Bobby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Durand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacques Durand will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bobby looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durand misses with an uppercut. Bobby saw that one coming.
Bobby throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Durand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Durand throws a big shot that misses.
Bobby is looking to counter punch.
Durand works Bobby's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand lands with a right hand.
Durand misses with a combination
and Bobby counters with a straight right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Durand.#T1##CL2#
Bobby gets tackled into the cage by Durand. Durand maintains the clinch.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bobby is defending well for now.
Bobby avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Bobby as the two fighters clinch.
Durand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bobby's face. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durand misses with a head kick.
Big Bobby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Durand throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Durand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bobby misses with a two punch combination.
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Durand throws a leg kick
and Bobby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bobby takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#
That has opened up Jacques Durand's cut even more.
A shot to the body from Durand misses
and Bobby counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Durand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bobby throws a shot from downtown. Durand moves away and avoids it.
Durand throws out a counter right but Bobby avoids it with no problem.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#KD#
Durand walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Bobby rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Durand has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Good leg kick by Durand there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Durand scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Durand darts in and clinches Bobby up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Big Bobby.
I think Durand 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: OC! KT 3
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1##CL#
Durand moves into the clinch successfully.
Heidegger blocks an elbow strike from Durand.
Heidegger swings wildly with an uppercut but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heidegger is defending well for now.
Heidegger cracks Durand with a nice body shot.
Durand trying to control the position but instead, Heidegger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Durand into the cage.
Durand is trying to push Heidegger away but Heidegger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Heidegger dodges an elbow strike from Durand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heidegger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Heidegger.
Heidegger swings wildly with an uppercut but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heidegger misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Heidegger fails to land.
Heidegger lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from Durand. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durand slips under a jab.
Heidegger tries a head kick but it misses.
Durand looks for the body kick but Heidegger saw that one coming.
Durand digs a good hook to Heidegger's body. #T1#
Good work by Durand as he checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Durand there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but Heidegger is just out of range.
Heidegger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durand 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 Heidegger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Heidegger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Heidegger lands with a nice body punch.
Heidegger drops his hands momentarily and Durand takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A cross from Heidegger lands.
Heidegger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Heidegger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Heidegger scores with a nice body kick.
Heidegger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durand throws a quick counter head kick but Heidegger was just out of range.
Durand has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Heidegger.
Durand is breathing heavily.
Heidegger tries to close the distance and clinch but Durand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heidegger.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Heidegger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heidegger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Durand counters with a body kick.
A solid body kick from Heidegger.
Durand has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Heidegger.
Heidegger throws a leg kick which misses Durand's front leg but catches the back leg as Durand tries to avoid it.
Durand avoids a kick to the body.
That kick from Heidegger tenderised Durand's leg. Durand is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Heidegger - that will leave a mark! #CL2#
Durand tries to keep at a distance but Heidegger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Heidegger has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
Still in the clinch, Heidegger scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Durand obliges.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Heidegger digs a right hand into Durand's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durand's gas tank.
Heidegger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Durand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Puck Heidegger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Heidegger throws a body kick that misses.
Heidegger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
Durand lands with a kick to the temple. Heidegger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Heidegger throws a leg kick but Durand sees it coming and moves out of range.
Heidegger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Durand.
Durand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heidegger.
Durand jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Heidegger swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
Heidegger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durand.
Heidegger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heidegger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heidegger digs a good hook to Durand's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Durand.
Heidegger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Heidegger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durand lands a slapping body shot.
Heidegger has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Heidegger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Heidegger scores with the left hand. Durand knows he should have avoided that one.
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durand checks the leg kick.
Heidegger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Durand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Heidegger tries to get set, Durand tries to push him back and clinch up but Heidegger manages to avoid the attempt.
Durand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heidegger.
Heidegger swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a leg kick.
Durand lands a head shot.
Heidegger misses the shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Heidegger.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heidegger thuds a left hand into Durand's body.
Durand takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Heidegger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Heidegger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Heidegger throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Durand lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Heidegger misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Durand has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Heidegger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Heidegger lands with a right to the head.
Heidegger throws a head punch that misses.
Heidegger pushes off an throws an elbow but Durand leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Durand will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Durand lands a nice elbow.
Heidegger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Durand.
Heidegger is leaning against Durand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Heidegger swings wildly with an uppercut but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durand with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Heidegger.
Heidegger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Durand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heidegger.
A short uppercut from Heidegger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heidegger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Durand takes a shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Durand just misses with a elbow thrown towards Heidegger's brow.
Heidegger misses with a punch on the inside.
Heidegger lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Puck Heidegger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Durand has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heidegger.
Heidegger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand manages to avoid it.
Heidegger throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Heidegger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heidegger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durand.
Heidegger misses with a hook.
Durand blocks the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Heidegger 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 Durand has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Durand and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Durand takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Heidegger throws a leg kick which misses Durand's front leg but catches the back leg as Durand tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Durand tries to keep at a distance but Heidegger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Heidegger gets through Durand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A right hand to the body from Heidegger.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heidegger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Heidegger. #T1#
Heidegger lands a left hand.
Heidegger lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heidegger.
Heidegger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heidegger lands a shoulder strike.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heidegger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Heidegger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heidegger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heidegger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Durand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Heidegger scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Durand is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heidegger throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Oh Durand is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durand takes a shot to the head.
Heidegger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heidegger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heidegger breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Durand with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Durand looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Durand get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Puck Heidegger! Puck Heidegger retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: OC! KT 1
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Ramasotti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Durand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramasotti.
Ramasotti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand.
Ramasotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ramasotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Durand moves into the clinch successfully.
Durand tries to break the clinch but Ramasotti is controlling the position.
Durand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ramasotti is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramasotti circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Durand fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramasotti, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Durand. #CUT2#
It looks like Eros Ramasotti has been cut.
Durand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramasotti is defending well for now.
Durand tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramasotti avoids the damage to the body.
Durand lands an elbow that stopped Ramasotti in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durand lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramasotti misses with a hook. Durand ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Ramasotti gets tackled into the cage by Durand. Durand maintains the clinch.
Ramasotti pushes Durand back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1##BC2#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramasotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durand attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ramasotti wants to slow Durand down by chopping away at his legs.
Durand is looking to clinch.
Ramasotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Durand releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ramasotti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eros Ramasotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramasotti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ramasotti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Durand closes the distance and pushes Ramasotti back into the cage.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Ramasotti is blocking nicely.
Durand misses with an elbow strike.
Ramasotti working aggressively here.
Ramasotti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Durand misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Durand scores a nice knee to the body.
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ramasotti dodges an elbow strike from Durand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramasotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramasotti lands with a short shot to the head.
Durand lands a knee to the head.
Durand using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Durand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Durand landing knees to the head.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Durand breaks from the clinch.
Ramasotti misses with a few strikes there.
Durand scores with a jab to the head.
Ramasotti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durand connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ramasotti scrambles back to his feet.
Durand wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Ramasotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durand thows a body kick. Ramasotti tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Ramasotti loads up on a big right hand but Durand slips the punch.
Durand throws the kick towards the body but Ramasotti avoids it.
Ramasotti scores with a leg kick.
Ramasotti throws a series of punches but Durand avoids them all with ease.
Ramasotti looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.
Ramasotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Durand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durand misses the shot to the body.
Durand tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ramasotti is able to avoid easily.
Durand thows a body kick. Ramasotti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ramasotti thuds a left hand into Durand's body.
Durand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Ramasotti misses.
A nice side step and Durand releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ramasotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand. #T4#
Ramasotti throws a low kick but Durand moves out of range easily.
Durand cracks the inside of Ramasotti's front leg.
Ramasotti moves out of range of the body kick from Durand.
Durand lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramasotti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Durand lands a nice hook to Ramasotti's body. Ramasotti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durand keeps Ramasotti at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Durand forces Ramasotti back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ramasotti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ramasotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durand lands with a hook. Ramasotti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Durand tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Ramasotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eros Ramasotti's cut.
That's time! Ramasotti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Durand throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jacques Durand seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Ramasotti gets a clinch.
Durand dodges an elbow strike from Ramasotti.
Ramasotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramasotti dips to his left and cracks Durand with an uppercut!
Durand is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ramasotti rather than just go for the knockout.
Durand throws a head kick that half lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durand.
Durand misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ramasotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramasotti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Durand looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramasotti connects with a body shot that sends Durand's belly button to the back.
Durand throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Durand keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Durand walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Durand chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramasotti can pounce on him.
Ramasotti swats away the attempt to clinch by Durand.
Ramasotti lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Durand tries to clinch
and Ramasotti counters with a three punch combo that has Durand backing up. Durand nods at Ramasotti to acknowledge the strikes.
Ramasotti is looking to slow Durand down with leg kicks.
Ramasotti takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ramasotti misses with a combination
and Durand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Durand looks to land a combination but Ramasotti avoids it well.
Ramasotti thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Durand finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
Ramasotti throws a low kick but Durand moves out of range easily.
Ramasotti misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Ramasotti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand.
Durand fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Durand is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Durand.
Durand scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick by Durand misses #CL#
and Ramasotti counters by clinching up.
Durand missing with knees to the body.
Durand has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ramasotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramasotti swings wildly with an uppercut but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramasotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramasotti managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
Durand looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Durand just leaning against Ramasotti, taking a breather.
Ramasotti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Durand taking a breather.#T3#
Ramasotti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durands head.
Durand creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ramasotti's defenses. #BC2#
Durand breaks from the clinch.
Ramasotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.
Ramasotti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramasotti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Durand counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ramasotti thinking.
Durand fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramasotti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Durand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramasotti. #CL#
Ramasotti clinches.
Durand lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durand using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Durand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jacques Durand seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramasotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Durand looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand misses the shot to the body.
Durand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durand lands a nice looking body shot.
Durand is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ramasotti thows a leg kick but Durand checks it
and Durand counters with a good low kick that Ramasotti was not able to check.
A slapping body kick lands there for Durand.
Durand throws a right hand that Ramasotti ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramasotti also avoids with ease.
Durand fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramasotti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ramasotti throws a nice looking combination but Durand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramasotti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Durand throws a right hand that Ramasotti ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramasotti also avoids with ease.
Durand dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eros Ramasotti'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#
Ramasotti avoids a kick to the body.
Ramasotti sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ramasotti throws out a leg kick but Durand moves out of range and Ramasotti only half commits.
Ramasotti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ramasotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durand lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Ramasotti appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ramasotti misses with a lunging right hand
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand throws a head kick but Ramasotti moves out of range.
Durand bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Durand checks a leg kick.
Durand avoids the body shot from Ramasotti.
Durand lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Ramasotti circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Ramasotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Ramasotti tries to keep at a distance but Durand has taken the fight into the clinch.
Durand landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ramasotti misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Durand breaks from the clinch.
Durand slips a straight right by Ramasotti.
Durand tries to counter with a clinch but Ramasotti shakes him off and moves away.
Ramasotti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Durand fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Durand misses with a few strikes there.
Ramasotti is looking to clinch.
Ramasotti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durand circles away quickly and effectively.
Durand keeps the fight on the outside.
Durand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durand fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Ramasotti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Durand.
Durand throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand slips under a jab.
Ramasotti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Durand lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Durand. Those never looked like landing.
Durand scores with a kick to the midsection.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramasotti will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Durand lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ramasotti will feel that in the morning.
Durand tries to clinch up but Ramasotti circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramasotti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ramasotti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Durand checks a leg kick. #T3#
Ramasotti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramasotti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
An inside leg kick lands from Durand.
Ramasotti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Durand.
Durand slips a straight right by Ramasotti.
Ramasotti misses with the combination.
Durand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramasotti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Durand swinging wildly here.
Eros Ramasotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Durand is looking to clinch but Ramasotti is avoiding it.
Ramasotti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand.
Durand lands a head kick. Ramasotti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ramasotti misses with a right hand
and Durand counters with a stiff right hand.
Durand gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ramasotti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand scores with a leg kick.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Durand swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ramasotti.
A jab from Durand does it's job there.
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Ramasotti catches Durand right on the button with a cross.
Ramasotti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Durand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramasotti.
Durand goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durand 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: OFL k1 - 2
Date: Sep 09, 2018

#R1#
Durand plants his feet and throws a devastating head kick! It connects square on Lucarescu's ear and has knocked him out cold! No need for a count here as the referee immediately tends to a stricken Lucarescu, crumpled in the corner! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jacques Durand!
A very excited looking Jacques Durand 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: K-1 37 Durand vs Bobby
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Bobby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand moves away.
Bobby missing with a left hand there. Durand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durand is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Durand does it's job there.
Bobby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bobby throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Bobby misses with a wild body shot.
Durand listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Bobby misses its intended target.
Bobby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durand lands the left hand.
Durand slips under a jab from Bobby.
A left lands for Bobby.
Bobby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobby throws a shot from downtown. Durand moves away and avoids it.
Bobby thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Durand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters circling a little - Durand finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Durand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durand connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Big Bobby has been cut.
Durand tries a head kick but it misses.
Bobby looks to land a combination but Durand avoids it well.
Bobby throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bobby thinking.
Bobby throws a looping overhand right but Durand ducks down to avoid it.
Durand gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Durand slips a jab from Bobby.
Durand swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Durand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bobby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Durand - that will leave a mark!
Bobby throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.
A big left from Durand misses. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bobby steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durand. That one must have hurt.
Durand checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Durand moves away from the strike by Bobby.
A counter left hand to the body from Durand misses its target.
Bobby 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.
Bobby loads up on a big right hand but Durand slips the punch.
Bobby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Durand lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bobby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
Big Bobby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobby throws a big shot that misses.
Bobby sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Durand looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Durand swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Bobby counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bobby is looking to control Durand's arms but Durand gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bobby has his back to the ropes.
Durand throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Durand has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Durand looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bobby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Durand.
Bobby gets through Durand'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.

That was a close round but I would say that Jacques Durand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Big Bobby's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bobby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Durand.
Bobby throws a hook but Durand blocks it.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Bobby moves out of range easily.
Durand closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Durand moves away from the strike by Bobby.
It looked like Durand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bobby.
Durand works Bobby's body with a nice hook.
Durand lands with a nice body kick.
Bobby lands a right hook to the body.
Durand is looking to slow Bobby down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Bobby misses its intended target.
Durand throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Bobby gets tackled into the ropes by Durand. Durand maintains the clinch.
Bobby tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobby lands an uppercut.
Bobby is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Durand is keeping busy.#T1#
Bobby scores with a shot to the side of Durand's head.
Bobby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bobby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Bobby wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Durand has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bobby misses with a wild body shot.
Durand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bobby misses the shot to the body.
Durand throwing a counter right hand but Bobby manages to avoid it.
Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
Bobby avoids the body shot from Durand.
A countering left hand to the body from Bobby misses.
Bobby throws a hook to the side of Durand's head but Durand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Bobby.
Durand blocks a jab.#T2#
A big right from Bobby misses.
Durand is looking for a counter combo.
Bobby throws a big shot that misses.
Bobby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bobby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Bobby.#CL#
Durand clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand moves out of range as Bobby strikes.
Durand throwing a counter right hand but Bobby manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand scoring well with a low kick there.
Bobby throws a hook to the side of Durand's head but Durand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Durand tenderised Bobby's leg. Bobby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bobby throws a low kick but Durand avoids it.
Durand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bobby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Durand to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from Durand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Big Bobby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Big Bobby's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Durand throws a head kick but Bobby moves out of range.
Bobby misses with a hook.
Durand stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durand stuns Bobby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bobby looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
Durand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bobby! But no joy.
Durand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
Bobby lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby swings widly with a right hand
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Bobby.
Bobby avoids a kick to the body.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Durand here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T1#
Durand connects with the punch.
Durand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bobby throws a hook to the side of Durand's head but Durand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bobby misses with an uppercut
and Durand counters with a thumping low kick.
Bobby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durand tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bobby manages to circle out of the way.
Durand scores with a hook to the body. Bobby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durand is looking to wear down Bobby with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bobby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bobby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bobby lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Durand backs up against the ropes.
Bobby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand.
Bobby walks forward, straight into a front kick from Durand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand wants to clinch.#T2#
Durand changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bobby misses the jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bobby misses with a punch to the body.
Bobby has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand.
Bobby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bobby avoids it.
Bobby effectively controlling the action here.
Durand trying to stall but Bobby improves his position.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Durand there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bobby throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bobby 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 Durand has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Durand and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Durand 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: K-1 30 La Croix vs Spong
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
A good leg kick by Durand.
Ukkeli moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
Durand misses with a body shot.
Durand avoids a kick to the body.
Durand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ukkeli.
Durand moves out of range as Ukkeli strikes.
Ukkeli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Durand thuds a left hand into Ukkeli's body.
Durand showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ukkeli.
Durand is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Durand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Durand drives through and clinches with Ukkeli against the ropes.
Ukkeli tries to stall but Durand uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Durand is trying to stall.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Ukkeli blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Ukkeli avoids the elbow strike from Durand, against the ropes.
Ukkeli with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ukkeli blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Ukkeli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ukkeli throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durand wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ukkeli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durand is able to avoid easily.
Durand raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Durand bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Durand has Ukkeli up against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Ukkeli is blocking nicely.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ukkeli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ukkeli tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
Durand 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.
Durand with a knee to the head.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Ukkeli landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ukkeli lands a damaging elbow.
Ukkeli dodges an elbow strike from Durand.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Durand just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ukkeli's brow.
Durand lands an elbow just above Ukkeli 's eye.
Durand connects with a knee to the head.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ukkeli is defending well for now.
Ukkeli lands an elbow just above Durand 's eye.
Ukkeli lands an elbow that stopped Durand in his tracks for a moment.
Ukkeli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ukkeli landing knees to the head.
Durand on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ukkeli misses with a knee strike.
Ukkeli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Durand looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukkeli lands an elbow inside that Durand shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Jacques Durand's cut even more.
Durand managing to block the knees to the body from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Durand in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ukkeli throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Durand blocks it with crossed arms.
Ukkeli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Durand is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacques Durand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Durand misses with a double jab.
Ukkeli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Durand defending well as Ukkeli loads up on a big left hand.
Durand let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ukkeli blocks the body kick.
Jab, jab by Durand - just one landing.
Durand throws out a leg kick but Ukkeli moves out of range and Durand only half commits.
Durand moves away from the strike by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Maximus Ukkeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ukkeli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durand blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
Ukkeli misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a solid body kick.
Ukkeli throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ukkeli misses with an uppercut
and Durand counters with a good low kick that Ukkeli was not able to check. #T1#
Ukkeli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Durand lands a nice looking body kick.
Ukkeli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ukkeli scores with a body shot.
Durand is looking to slow Ukkeli down with leg kicks.
Ukkeli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Durand on the side of the head.
Ukkeli throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand checks the leg kick.
Ukkeli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Durand stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ukkeli.
Maximus Ukkeli is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ukkeli blocks the body kick.
Durand lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Durand gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Durand.
Come on Durand - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Durand throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Durand - that will leave a mark!
A punch combination from Ukkeli misses.
Ukkeli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durand misses with an uppercut.
Ukkeli misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durand shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ukkeli lands with a straight right. Durand didn't see that one coming.
Durand misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacques Durand will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ukkeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand.
Durand lands a slapping body shot.
A leg kick checked by Durand.
Ukkeli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ukkeli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand.
A telegraphed right hand from Ukkeli misses the target.
Ukkeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ukkeli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durand feints and then cracks Ukkeli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ukkeli down.
Durand feints and then cracks Ukkeli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ukkeli down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli connects with a leg kick. Durand looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ukkeli misses with a body kick.
Ukkeli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick
and Ukkeli counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A bone on bone clash there as Ukkeli blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Ukkeli misses with a lunging right hand
and Durand counters with a two punch combo.
Durand throws a push kick but Ukkeli slaps the foot to one side.
Durand throws a push kick but Ukkeli slaps the foot to one side.
Ukkeli throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Durand's head.
Ukkeli throws a body shot but no joy.
Ukkeli throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ukkeli takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Durand tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ukkeli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durand connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ukkeli scrambles back to his feet.
Ukkeli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ukkeli takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ukkeli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ukkeli misses with a jab to the body
and Durand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maximus Ukkeli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Durand cracks a nice hook into Ukkeli's ribs.
Ukkeli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand.
Durand moves out of range as Ukkeli strikes.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Durand counters with a two punch combo.
Ukkeli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice uppercut there from Durand.
Ukkeli looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ukkeli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Durand has closed the distance and engaged Ukkeli in a clinch.
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Durand avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukkeli misses with a knee to the head.
Ukkeli trying to stall but Durand improves his position.
Ukkeli is trying to force a seperation but Durand has the dominant position.
Ukkeli throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Durand blocks it with crossed arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Durand 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

Event: K-1 23 Norris Jr vs Gonzalez
Date: Jun 06, 2018

#R1#
Spong thuds his right hand into Durand's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durand throws a hook but Spong blocks it.
Spong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durand.
Spong lands a nice looking body kick.
A big right from Spong misses.
Durand steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Spong tries to clinch up
and Durand counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Spong is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Spong tries to clinch up but Durand circles away and keeps his distance.
Durand moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durand looks to throw a body kick
and Spong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Durand tries to keep at a distance but Spong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spong crunches a lovely knee into Durand's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong landing knees to the body.
Spong misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Durand throws an elbow but it misses.
Durand throws an elbow that misses.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spong avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Durand looks winded!
A short right from Spong.
Spong digs a right hand into Durand's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durand's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Spong - that landed with a thud.
Spong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong lands a body shot.
Durand blocks a body shot from Spong.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Durand takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durands head.
Spong landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Durand lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spong obliges.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Spong.
Spong lands a right hand.
Durand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spong has him pressed against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Spong.
Good body shot from Spong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Durand's ribcage. Durand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Durand lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Spong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Spong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jab from Spong.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Spong connects with an inside leg kick.
Spong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Spong closes the distance and pushes Durand back into the ropes.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong tries to work over Durand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong lands a good knee to the midsection. Durand won't want to take too many of those.
Spong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Spong landing knees to the body.
Spong is leaning against Durand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Durand is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong digs a right hand into Durand's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durand's gas tank.
Spong misses with a body punch. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Spong as the two fighters clinch.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Durand's head.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Spong misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Spong.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
Spong working Durand over with knees to the body.
Durand has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Spong lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Spong.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Durand misses with an elbow strike.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Durand.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spong is leaning against Durand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Spong lands an uppercut.
Durand prevents a body shot from Spong.
Spong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spong with a knee to the head.
Durand throws an elbow but it misses.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spong is struggling to control the position.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Durand's ribcage. Durand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Spong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Durand is keeping busy.
A short right from Spong.
Spong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Durand in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong has Durand pressed against the ropes.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Spong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Spong cracks Durand with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Spong.
Spong throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durand motions for Spong to come forward. Durand throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Spong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spong sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Spong moves into the clinch.
Spong throws a head punch that misses.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durand can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Durand.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Durand blocks a body shot from Spong.
Durand blocks a body shot from Spong.
Spong landing knees to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spong connects with a knee to the head. #T1#
Durand prevents a body shot from Spong.
Durand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Durand throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong dodges an elbow strike from Durand.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spong blocks an elbow strike from Durand.
Jacques Durand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spong has Durand pressed against the ropes, preventing Durand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Durand's ribcage. Durand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Spong.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Durand prevents a body shot from Spong.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong. #T2#
A body shot lands from Spong.
Durand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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 right hook to the body lands for Spong.
Spong scores with a shoulder strike.
Spong is working Durand over against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Spong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spong stalling in the clinch but Durand improves position.
Durand lands an elbow just above Spong 's eye.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Durand avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
Spong works on Durand's body with a couple of short punches.
Spong dodges an elbow strike from Durand.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Spong.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Spong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spong 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!
Post fight, Alistair Spong stared into the camera and said 'You even said you'd kill somebody didn't ya? I killed 2 people dog, so what that make me? It should tell you I go the extra mile just to do you homie. See when those lights go on, it's time for people like me to stand up, and we make people like you break. So do yourselves a favor man, and stay away'.

Event: K-1 19 Haller vs Monroe II
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Durand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stinkhammer swinging wildly here.
Durand connects with an inside leg kick.
Durand looks to land a combination but Stinkhammer avoids it well.
Stinkhammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stinkhammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Durand counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Cornelius Stinkhammer has been cut.#CL#
Durand closes the distance and pushes Stinkhammer back into the ropes.
Stinkhammer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Durand misses with an elbow strike.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand tests Stinkhammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durand 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#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stinkhammer.
Stinkhammer lands a left hand.
Stinkhammer avoids the elbow strike from Durand, against the ropes.
Stinkhammer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Durand avoids it.
We've been informed that Stinkhammer 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.
Stinkhammer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Durand blocks a body shot from Stinkhammer.
Stinkhammer avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
Stinkhammer tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
Stinkhammer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Durand is defending well for now.#BC#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Stinkhammer lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Stinkhammer misses with the combination.
Durand explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
A punch combination from Stinkhammer misses.
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!
Stinkhammer moves in looking to clinch but Durand pushes him off.
Stinkhammer misses with a two punch combination.
Durand looks for the body kick but Stinkhammer saw that one coming.
Durand takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stinkhammer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stinkhammer misses with a head kick.
Durand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stinkhammer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Durand back to the ropes. Stinkhammer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stinkhammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Durand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stinkhammer misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Durand misses its target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Durand!
Stinkhammer looks to land a combination but Durand avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stinkhammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Durand throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stinkhammer misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cornelius Stinkhammer will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Durand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stinkhammer misses with a body shot.
Durand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stinkhammer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stinkhammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Stinkhammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stinkhammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stinkhammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durand takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stinkhammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD#
Durand looks low and kicks high, catching Stinkhammer right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Durand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stinkhammer tries to get into range but Durand steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Stinkhammer! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Durand scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Cornelius Stinkhammer spoke after the fight, saying 'that man over there hit me in the head'.

Event: K-1 13 Young vs Hare
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Durand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heidegger was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
Heidegger lands a nice uppercut.
Heidegger throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but Heidegger blocks with his arms.
Heidegger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Heidegger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heidegger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Durand blocking some punches.
Heidegger lands with a light punch inside.
Heidegger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heidegger can't find room to land a body shot as Durand controls the action.
Heidegger throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Our sources have told us that Durand has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Heidegger misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Heidegger - that landed with a thud.
Heidegger scores with a shot to the side of Durand's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heidegger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heidegger has a couple of punches blocked by Durand. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Heidegger fails to land.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but Heidegger blocks with his arms.
Durand misses with an elbow over the top.
Heidegger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durand blocks an uppercut.
Heidegger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heidegger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heidegger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heidegger gets through Durand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heidegger has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Durand seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Heidegger can turn it around.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heidegger misses with some punches.
Heidegger throws a head punch that misses.
Heidegger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
Heidegger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Durand with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Durand tries to break free but Heidegger pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand.
Heidegger swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Heidegger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heidegger misses with some punches.
Durand dodges an elbow strike from Heidegger.
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!
Heidegger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durand or not.
A head punch on the inside from Heidegger fails to land.
Heidegger avoids a wild elbow strike from Durand.
Heidegger misses with the head strike.
Durand with a knee to the head.
Heidegger avoids a wild elbow strike from Durand.
Heidegger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Heidegger throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Durand is trying to break the clinch but Heidegger is controlling him.
Heidegger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Durand throws an elbow but misses.
Durand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Heidegger as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand. #BC#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Durand gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heidegger misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Puck Heidegger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Heidegger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Heidegger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand manages to avoid it.
Heidegger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Heidegger.
Durand wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Heidegger misses with a looping right.
Durand scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Durand will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Durand lands with a shot to the body.
Heidegger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Heidegger misses with a wild combination.
Durand jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A thudding body kick lands there by Durand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heidegger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durand.
Heidegger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durand. That did some damage!
Heidegger looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
Durand quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Heidegger just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Heidegger as he checks the leg kick.
Heidegger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durand.
Durand throws a head kick but Heidegger moves out of range.
Heidegger throws a leg kick
and Durand counters with a body kick.
Heidegger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heidegger slips a jab from Durand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Heidegger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Durand - the referee stops the clock and Heidegger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Durand. Heidegger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Durand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heidegger moves away.
Heidegger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a body kick that stops Heidegger in his tracks momentarily.
Heidegger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durand jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Durand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heidegger swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
Heidegger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand misses with a series of wild punches.
Heidegger misses the jab.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Heidegger moves out of range easily. #CL#
Durand closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Heidegger lands with a light punch inside.
Durand takes a shot to the head.
Durand blocking some punches.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Heidegger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Heidegger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heidegger.
Durand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Heidegger lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A solid body kick from Heidegger.
Heidegger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Durand rather than just go for the knockout.
Heidegger throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Heidegger moves in looking to clinch but Durand pushes him off.
Heidegger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand.
Heidegger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heidegger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Heidegger scores with a punch to the head.
Durand throws a head kick but Heidegger moves out of range.
Heidegger scores with a leg kick.
Heidegger misses with a body kick.
Durand is looking to counter with head kicks.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Puck Heidegger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heidegger throws a wild body kick that Durand sees coming a mile off.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Heidegger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Durand tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Heidegger misses. #T1#
Heidegger throws a low kick but Durand avoids it.
Durand tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Heidegger manages to circle out of the way.
Durand fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durand throws a head kick but Heidegger moves out of range.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Durand throws a low kick, looking for Heidegger's leg but Heidegger calmly moves out of range.
Durand throws a head kick that Heidegger semi-blocks.
Heidegger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand.
Heidegger just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDurand.
Durand takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Durand just misses with a punch to the body.
Heidegger wants to counter with a clinch but Durand pushes him away.
Heidegger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heidegger misses with a shot to the body
and Durand counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heidegger's knee momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Durand checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Heidegger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heidegger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Heidegger throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Durand loads up on a big right hand but Heidegger slips the punch.
Heidegger throws the kick towards the body but Durand avoids it.
Heidegger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heidegger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heidegger lands a leg kick that knocks Durand off balance momentarily.
Durand throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Heidegger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand throws a low kick, looking for Heidegger's leg but Heidegger calmly moves out of range.
Heidegger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Heidegger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Heidegger misses with a lunging right hand
and Heidegger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Heidegger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A shot to the body from Heidegger misses
and Durand counters with a leg kick.
Heidegger throws the kick towards the body but Durand avoids it.
Durand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Heidegger scores with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Puck Heidegger.
I think Heidegger 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Puck Heidegger!

Event: K-1 Round 7 Cheese vs La Croix
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Durand takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Perera throws an off balance right hand
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Perera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Perera moves out of range easily.
Kusal Perera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand throws a front kick aimed at Perera's knee but Perera avoids it well.
Perera throws a looping overhand right but Durand ducks down to avoid it.
Durand tried to score with a low kick but Perera checks it.
Perera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
Perera moves in looking to clinch but Durand pushes him off.
Durand is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Perera with a body shot.
Perera lands with a good body shot.
Perera swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
Perera sets himself, and Durand steps forward looking for the clinch! Perera avoids it this time.
Durand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durand throws the left hand but Perera avoids the punch easily.
Perera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Aspire Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Durand connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Perera momentarily.
Durand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perera.#T1#
Durand scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Perera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Perera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Perera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perera throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Durand is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Perera avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perera is defending well for now.
Perera misses with the head strike.
Perera struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Durand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perera blocks an elbow strike from Durand.
Perera works on Durand's body with a couple of short punches.
Perera can't find room to land a body shot as Durand controls the action.
Durand connects with a knee to the head.
Perera struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Durand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perera swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Perera.
Perera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perera lands a hook that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Perera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Durand's efforts to push away.
Perera working aggressively here. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Perera moves out of range of the leg kick from Durand.#CL#
Perera closes the distance and clinches.
Durand has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Perera seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Durand can turn it around.
Durand using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Durand working Perera over with knees to the body.
Perera is breathing heavily.
Perera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perera.
Perera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacques Durand will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perera throws a wild body kick that Durand sees coming a mile off.
Durand lands a jab to the nose.
Durand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perera. That did some damage!
Perera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perera thuds a left hand into Durand's body.
Sloppy strikes from Perera. Those never looked like landing.
Durand doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Durand moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Durand lands a leg kick that knocks Perera off balance momentarily.
Perera is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Durand's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Perera blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perera misses with a straight left. #CL#
Perera darts in and clinches Durand up against the ropes.#BC2#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Durand throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durand misses with a right hand
and Perera counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jacques Durand seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Perera walks into a stiff left hand from Durand.
Durand takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Perera throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Perera drives through and clinches with Durand against the ropes.
Durand utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Perera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perera lands an uppercut.
Perera managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
Durand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Perera's face. #CUT2#
It looks like Kusal Perera has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Durand.
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!
Perera throws a head punch that misses.
Perera struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Durand takes a shot to the head.
Perera avoids a wild elbow strike from Durand.#T2#
Perera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perera is defending well for now.
Durand with a knee to the head.
Perera misses with the head strike.
Durand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Perera's face. #BC2#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Perera lands with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durand.
Durand throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Durand misses with a low kick.
Durand misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durand.
Durand has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Perera wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kusal Perera's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Perera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Durand if he has to take too many more of those.
Kusal Perera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand defending well as Perera loads up on a big left hand.
Perera misses with a right hand
and Durand counters with a good low kick that Perera was not able to check.
Perera throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Durand counters with a nice body kick.
Durand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durand throws a nice head kick!
Perera looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand moves out of range of the body kick.
Perera is looking to land body kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durand. That's going to slow Perera down.
Durand moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Durand cracks Perera with an open hand slap.
Perera throws a hook but Durand blocks it.
Durand scores with a kick to the midsection.
Perera tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Perera misses.
Durand blocks a jab.
Perera tests Durand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perera.
Durand throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Durand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perera.
Durand throws a big counter head kick but Perera avoids it with no problem.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durand lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Durand fails to land with a series of punches.
Durand is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Durand misses with a head kick.
Durand pushes Perera away with a front kick.
Durand wants to clinch.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Durand thuds his shin into the meat of Perera's side.
Durand moves out of range as Perera strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Durand misses.
Durand misses with a body shot.
Durand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Perera swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Durand 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jacques Durand waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DARE KT WINTER FINAL
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Doss tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doss.
Durand throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Doss just misses with a punch to the body.
Dick Doss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doss throws a leg kick
and Durand counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've been informed that Doss 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.
Doss moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durand throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Doss counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Doss.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Durand lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Dick Doss has been cut.
Durand 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.
Durand blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand moves away from the strike by Doss.
Durand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doss misses the jab.#T1#
Durand is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Doss misses the target.
Doss throws a shot to the body.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Doss.
Durand throws a quick counter head kick but Doss was just out of range.
Durand scores with a jab. Doss acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Doss.
Durand fakes the leg kick and cracks Doss in the body.
Doss throws a leg kick but Durand moved away.
Doss tests Durand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doss throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a body kick that stops Doss in his tracks momentarily.
Doss misses the jab.
Durand throws a body kick that misses.
Doss takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doss throws a looping overhand right but Durand ducks down to avoid it.
Doss throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range. #T2#
Durand with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doss missing with a left hand there. Durand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Durand pushes Doss up against the ropes in a clinch.
Doss throws a head punch that misses.
Doss misses with a knee to the head.
Doss has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
Durand pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Durand working Doss over with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doss.
Doss on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand lands a knee to the body.
Doss looks winded!#BC#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doss.
Durand scores with a nice right hand.
Durand throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Durand scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Doss's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Doss throws a shot from downtown. Durand moves away and avoids it.
Durand throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Doss misses with a leg kick
and Durand counters with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doss.
Durand works the jab nicely.
Durand scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doss in his tracks.
Durand fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doss misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Durand fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doss steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Durand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durand.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doss looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
Doss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand.
Doss throws a hook to the side of Durand's head but Durand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some bone on bone action there as Durand checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Doss misses with a low kick as Durand jumps back.
Doss pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durand is out of range and Doss settles back down.
Durand throws a right and a left that Doss avoids nicely.
Doss misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Doss misses the target.
Good work by Doss as he checks the leg kick.
Durand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doss throws a lazy right hand but Durand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doss feints and then cracks Durand's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durand down.
Good exchange - Doss coming out on top.
Doss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Durand clinches up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doss.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Durand here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#BC#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Doss moves out of range easily. #T2#
Doss scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Doss connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand digs a good hook to Doss's body. #CL#
Durand rushes Doss and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Doss struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Knees in the clinch landing for Durand.
Doss misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Durand.
Durand managing to block the knees to the body from Doss.
Doss working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doss attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Doss swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doss fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Doss swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Durand misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dick Doss's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Doss takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Doss tests Durand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durand slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Durand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durand tries a head kick but it misses.
Durand misses with a straight left.
Doss steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Durand.
Nice defenses there by Durand.#CL#
Durand darts in and clinches Doss up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doss.
Doss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Doss as Durand tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doss working aggressively here.
Durand tries a knee to the head but Doss blocks it.
Durand tries a knee to the head but Doss blocks it.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Doss has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Durand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Durand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Durand is trying to break free.
Durand with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Doss tries to throw a body punch but Durand avoids it by throwing Doss back against the ropes.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doss can do to turn this around?
Doss tries to work over Durand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doss throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Durand slips under a jab.
Durand with a nice cross.
Doss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durand. That's going to slow Doss down.
A big left from Doss misses.
Doss clobbers Durand with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Durand throws a push kick but Doss slaps the foot to one side.
Durand slips under a jab.
As Doss backs away, Durand returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Doss throws a lazy right hand but Durand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doss thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Durand.
Doss ducks under a wild hook from Durand.
Durand throws the kick towards the body but Doss avoids it.
Durand tries to clinch up but Doss circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Durand takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Durand takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Doss.
Doss misses with a punch on the inside.
Durand lands an elbow inside.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Doss's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Doss throws a leg kick but Durand sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Doss throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.
Doss throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Durand wants to clinch.
Doss throws a leg kick that misses.
Doss checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Durand drives through and clinches with Doss against the ropes.
Durand landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doss has a couple of punches blocked by Durand. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doss ducks under a wild hook from Durand.
Doss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doss misses with a hook to the body
and Durand counters with a two punch combo.
Doss tests Durand's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Doss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doss looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
Durand throws a series of punches but Doss moves out of range.
Durand connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doss. Doss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Doss tries a low kick but Durand avoids it.
Durand thumps Doss with a low kick.
Durand lands a nice looking kick to the body. Doss takes a step back to recover.
Doss takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
Doss avoids a kick to the body.
Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durand checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slow jab from Durand misses its intended target.
Doss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Doss blocks the body kick.
Durand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Doss misses with a shot to the body
and Durand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Doss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doss misses the jab.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Durand throws the kick towards the body but Doss avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doss scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Durand lands with a cross.
Durand gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Doss slips a jab from Durand.
Durand lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Doss misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Nice body kick there by Durand.
Doss's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Doss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand had his way with Dick Doss in that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Doss's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Doss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dick Doss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand lands a leg kick that knocks Doss off balance momentarily.
Doss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durand. That did some damage!
Durand scores with a shot to the body.
Durand checks a low kick from Doss.
Durand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durand.
Doss fails to land with a series of punches.
Durand dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Durand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Doss misses with a straight left.
Doss keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Durand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Doss wants to counter with a clinch but Durand pushes him away.
Durand connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Doss's jab looks to have found its range, popping Durand under the eye.
A big right from Doss misses.
Doss tries to move into range but Durand moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Doss misses with a hook #CL#
and Durand holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Durand trying to stall but Doss improves his position.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doss lands an uppercut.
Doss blocks an elbow strike.
Doss lands with a left to the head.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jacques Durand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durand lands an elbow just above Doss 's eye.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Doss is defending well for now.
Durand creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Doss's defenses.
Durand prevents a body shot from Doss.
Doss misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Durand will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Doss up against the ropes.
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doss blocks it with crossed arms.
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!
Doss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Doss has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Durand.
Doss is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Durand just misses with a elbow thrown towards Doss's brow.
Doss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Durand is defending well for now.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Doss.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Durand obliges.
Durand lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Durand.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
Doss has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand.
Doss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Jacques Durand!

Jacques Durand wins by unanimous decision!
Jacques Durand really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Dick Doss spoke after the fight, saying 'gran chin'.

Event: DARE KT SERIES 7
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
Hardpickle misses with a few strikes there. #KD#
Durand lands a front kick to the face, that drops Hardpickle to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#CUT#
It looks like Abraxas J Hardpickle has been cut.
Durand tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durand digs a good hook to Hardpickle's body.
Durand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardpickle manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Hardpickle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardpickle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Durand lands a body shot.
Hardpickle looks winded!
Hardpickle drops his hands momentarily and Durand takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durand.
Hardpickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardpickle lands a front kick.
Hardpickle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardpickle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardpickle throws a lazy head kick
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand cracks the inside of Hardpickle's front leg. #T1##CL#
Durand gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Durand working Hardpickle over with knees to the body.
Durand just leaning against Hardpickle, taking a breather.
Durand creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardpickle's defenses.
Hardpickle misses with the head strike.
Durand is controlling Hardpickle's neck. Durand unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Hardpickle goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Abraxas J Hardpickle stepped up to the mic, saying 'SURPRISE!'.

Event: DARE KT SERIES 4
Date: Jan 19, 2018

#R1#
Pellinore throws a big shot that misses.
Pellinore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durand checks it well.
Durand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Durand crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pellinore - the referee stops the clock and Durand gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pellinore. Durand manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Durand throws a low kick, looking for Pellinore's leg but Pellinore calmly moves out of range.
Durand misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pellinore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Durand gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Durand takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Durand lands an elbow that stopped Pellinore in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Tor Pellinore has been cut.
Pellinore struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pellinore avoids it.
Pellinore lands a nice uppercut.
Durand is trying to maintain a safe position but Pellinore gets an underhook and turns Durand into the ropes.
Pellinore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Durand's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pellinore lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Pellinore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Pellinore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pellinore digs a right hand underneath Durand's ribcage. Durand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Pellinore.
Durand is breathing heavily.
Pellinore tries to stall but Durand uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pellinore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Durand.
Pellinore tries to work over Durand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pellinore misses with an elbow strike.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
Durand lands an elbow inside.
Still in the clinch, Pellinore scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pellinore pushes Durand back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pellinore lands a nice uppercut.
Pellinore lands a right hand.
Pellinore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pellinore looking to slow down the pace here.
Pellinore works on Durand's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Pellinore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pellinore.
Pellinore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pellinore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pellinore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pellinore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pellinore throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Durand as Pellinore tries to tie him up.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
Pellinore misses with a body punch.
Pellinore managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
Durand has had enough of the clinch but Pellinore keeps him there for the moment.
Durand avoids a wild elbow strike from Pellinore.
Pellinore can't find room to land a body shot as Durand controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Pellinore scores with a nice short uppercut.
Durand can't break the clinch.
Pellinore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pellinore has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Pellinore tries to work over Durand'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.

Tor Pellinore dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pellinore slips a jab from Durand.#CL#
Durand rushes Pellinore and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but Pellinore blocks with his arms.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Pellinore is blocking nicely.
Pellinore dodges an elbow strike from Durand.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pellinore is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand.
Pellinore pushes off an throws an elbow but Durand leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Pellinore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pellinore tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
Pellinore can't find room to land a body shot as Durand controls the action.
Pellinore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pellinore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pellinore.
A short right from Pellinore.
Pellinore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Pellinore blocks an elbow strike.
Pellinore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stalling in the clinch from Pellinore.
Pellinore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Pellinore presses Durand against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pellinore scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pellinore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pellinore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pellinore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Pellinore.
Pellinore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pellinore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pellinore lands an elbow inside that Durand shrugs off.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durand tries to land knees in the clinch but Pellinore avoids the damage to the body.
Tor Pellinore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pellinore can't find room to land a body shot as Durand controls the action.
Pellinore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durand blocks a body shot from Pellinore.
Pellinore struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short right from Pellinore on the inside. #T2#
Pellinore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Pellinore avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
Pellinore avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
Pellinore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pellinore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pellinore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pellinore scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pellinore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Durand counters with a nice leg kick.
Pellinore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durand. That did some damage!
Jacques Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pellinore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Durand. Durand circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#
Jacques Durand's cut is getting worse.
Pellinore thuds a left hand into Durand's body.
Pellinore takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
Durand throws a big counter combination but Pellinore scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Durand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pellinore just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tor Pellinore 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.
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#
Durand blocks a head kick by Pellinore.
Pellinore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Durand.
Durand staying out of range there.
Durand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durand lands a nice hook to Pellinore's body. Pellinore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pellinore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pellinore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durand throws a body punch but Pellinore moves out of range.
Pellinore is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pellinore throws a head kick that misses
and Durand makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pellinore really felt that one!
Pellinore wants to clinch.
As Pellinore backs away, Durand returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pellinore misses with a combination
and Durand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Durand lands with a cross.
Pellinore swings widly with a right hand
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durand takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pellinore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand.
Durand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Pellinore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Pellinore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jacques Durand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pellinore throws a hook but Durand blocks it.
Durand thinks about countering with a head kick.
Durand throws a leg kick but Pellinore sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pellinore throws a low kick but Durand avoids it.
Pellinore scoring well with a low kick there.
Pellinore blocks the body kick.
Pellinore wants to clinch up but Durand keeps it at a distance.
Tor Pellinore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Durand thumps Pellinore with a low kick.#CL#
Durand moves into range and clinches up with Pellinore.
Durand tries to break the clinch but Pellinore is controlling the position.
Pellinore lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pellinore throws an elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pellinore.
Durand prevents a body shot from Pellinore.
Pellinore is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pellinore tries to throw a body punch but Durand avoids it by throwing Pellinore back against the ropes.
Durand working hard to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Durand just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pellinore's brow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pellinore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pellinore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pellinore 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Tor Pellinore!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Tor Pellinore!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Tor Pellinore!

Tor Pellinore wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Tor Pellinore thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DARE KT CLASSIC 4
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Skidopolopolous ducks right into an uppercut from Durand. #CUT#
It looks like Bob Skidopolopolous has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durand.
Durand wants to clinch.
Durand thows a leg kick but Skidopolopolous checks it
and Skidopolopolous counters with a two punch combo.
Skidopolopolous takes one to the chin there.
Skidopolopolous ducks right into an uppercut from Durand.
Skidopolopolous misses with a body shot.
Durand walks forward, straight into a front kick from Skidopolopolous.
Skidopolopolous's coach down at CHRISTOPHERS MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Skidopolopolous's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Durand throws a head kick but Skidopolopolous moves out of range.
A nice side step and Skidopolopolous releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skidopolopolous fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Durand pushes Skidopolopolous up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand pushes off an throws an elbow but Skidopolopolous leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Durand. #T1##BC#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Skidopolopolous is looking to clinch but Durand is avoiding it.
Skidopolopolous misses with a head kick. #CL#
Durand instigates a clinch.
Durand using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Durand lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Skidopolopolous uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durand.
Skidopolopolous is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Durand misses with a head kick.
Durand walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Skidopolopolous checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Durand scores with a leg kick.
Skidopolopolous on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skidopolopolous looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durand keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Durand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skidopolopolous tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Durand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand tries to clinch there but Skidopolopolous circles away.
Durand scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Durand pushes Skidopolopolous up against the ropes in a clinch.
Skidopolopolous throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Durand blocks it with crossed arms.
Durand creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Skidopolopolous's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Bob Skidopolopolous's cut even more.
A frustrated look appears on Skidopolopolous's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Durand is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Durand misses with an elbow strike.
Durand landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Skidopolopolous wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Durand has him pressed against the ropes.
Durand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Skidopolopolous's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Durand moves into range and clinches up with Skidopolopolous.#BC#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Durand connects with an inside leg kick.
Durand scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skidopolopolous doesn't seem bothered though.
Durand feints a jab promting Skidopolopolous to slip. Durand then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Skidopolopolous slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Skidopolopolous has managed to clinch.
Durand lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
The cut above Bob Skidopolopolous's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Durand lands a nice elbow.
Durand blocking some punches.
Skidopolopolous on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skidopolopolous tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
Skidopolopolous doesn't manage to clinch there - Durand circles away. #CL#
Durand moves into range and clinches up with Skidopolopolous.
Skidopolopolous looking to stall. #T1#
Skidopolopolous throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durand throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Skidopolopolous tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Durand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durand appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Skidopolopolous gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#
Bob Skidopolopolous's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand made sure to mention his sponsor, Power Matrix Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: DARE KT CLASSIC 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Durand misses with a head kick.
Peterson swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
We've been informed that Durand 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.
Durand lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peterson's sensitive parts.
Durand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peterson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Durand does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Peterson avoids the head kick by Durand.
Durand throws a solid leg kick but Peterson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durand.
Peterson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Better Alternative in the buildup to the fight.
Durand tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durand 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.
Durand needs to keep his hands up - Peterson had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Peterson misses.
Durand moves out of range as Peterson strikes.
Durand misses with a looping left.
Durand takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Peterson scores with the left hand. Durand knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Durand scores with a leg kick.
Durand scores with a hook to the body. Peterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Peterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durand.
Durand is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Durand has Peterson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand misses with a punch to the body.
Durand tries to stall but Peterson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Durand lands a nice knee to the body.
Durand tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it. #BC2#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterson scores with a jab.
Peterson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Peterson blocks a head kick by Durand.
Peterson is looking to counter punch.
Peterson throws a lazy body kick
and Durand counters with a good, hard body kick but Peterson shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Durand misses.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Peterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durand. Durand obviously looking to wear him down.
Durand bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Peterson throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.
George Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durand walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Durand takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Peterson jabs Durand to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peterson.
Peterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacques Durand 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#
Peterson with a nice cross.
Durand lands a front kick.
George Peterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Peterson throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand slips a jab from Peterson.
Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durand only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Peterson scores with a hook to the body. Durand takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durand is looking to clinch.
Peterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durand.
A lazy body kick from Durand
and Peterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Durand avoids the head kick by Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peterson.
Durand slips a jab and a cross from Peterson.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Peterson thows a leg kick but Durand checks it
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durand throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durand lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like George Peterson has been cut.
Durand is looking to clinch.
Peterson tries a low kick but Durand avoids it.
A jab from Durand misses.
Durand showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peterson.
Durand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Durand misses with a low kick.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Peterson throwing a counter right hand but Durand manages to avoid it.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Peterson moves out of range easily.
Durand misses with a looping right.
It looked like Peterson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durand gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Peterson.#T2#
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Durand moves out of range of the leg kick from Peterson.
Durand jabs at Peterson's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand slips a straight right by Peterson.
Peterson throws a one two combo. #CUT#
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Durand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Peterson blocks a head kick by Durand.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand.
Durand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Peterson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Durand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Peterson 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 Durand has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Durand and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Peterson dominated that second round.
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 ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Durand takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Durand ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Durand moves away from the strike by Peterson.
Durand lands a two punch combo.
Peterson needs to keep his hands up - Durand had a free shot at his head there.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Peterson.
Durand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Durand digs a good hook to Peterson's body.
Durand throws a head kick but Peterson moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
Peterson lands with a hook. Durand tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Peterson misses with a jab to the body
and Durand counters with a two punch combo.
Durand lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peterson circles away quickly and effectively.
George Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
That kick from Peterson tenderised Durand's leg. Durand is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durand throws a push kick but Peterson slaps the foot to one side.
Durand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durand fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Peterson checks it well.
Durand throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Durand lands with a right hand.
Durand staying out of range there.
Durand blocks a head kick by Peterson. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson scores with a jab to the body.
Durand takes a swing at Peterson's ribcage but misses.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Durand sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peterson.
Durand wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Durand throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Peterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Peterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peterson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peterson. That did some damage!
Durand dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand scores with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durand 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Jacques Durand!

Jacques Durand wins by unanimous decision!
Jacques Durand managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

Event: DARE KT SERIES FINALS
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Durand lands with a good body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Horse.
Durand blocks a low kick nicely.
Durand showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horse. #CL2#
Horse moves into the clinch.#BC#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand connects with a good right hand that stumbles Horse. Horse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Durand definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Durand throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durand moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Horse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Durand misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horse. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Durand's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Durand lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Horse at a distance. #T1#
Horse connects with a single shot there.
Durand staying out of range there.
Durand staying out of range there.
Roar Horse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horse lands a slapping body shot.
Horse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand.
Some bone on bone action there as Durand checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Durand pushes Horse up against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Roar Horse has been cut.
Durand lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Horse gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Durand unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Horse looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horse's elbow. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Durand.
Durand plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Durand tries to clinch up.
Horse on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Horse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horse is looking to score with low kicks.
Horse ducks under a wild hook from Durand.
Durand cracks a nice hook into Horse's ribs.
Durand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horse wants to counter the offense by Durand and move into the clinch position.
Durand tries to clinch but Horse is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Horse connects with a looping right hand.
Horse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Horse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Horse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horse tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roar Horse'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#
Durand fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Horse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horse misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Durand wants to clinch.
Horse lands a really nice looking cross but Durand seems unphased.
A slow jab from Horse misses its intended target.
Horse digs a good hook to Durand's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Horse counters with a straight right hand.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand throws a low kick but Horse moves out of range easily.
Horse has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand.#T1#
Horse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Horse cracks Durand with a good jab.
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durand ducks right into an uppercut from Horse.
Durand slips under a jab.
Horse wants to clinch up but Durand keeps it at a distance.
Durand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horse.
Durand is looking to wear down Horse with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Durand closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Durand lands a damaging elbow.
Horse struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Durand comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Horse avoids it.
Horse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Horse.
Horse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand blocks a body shot from Horse. #T2#
Horse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Horse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Horse avoids it.
Durand lands an elbow just above Horse 's eye.
Jacques Durand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Horse throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Horse swings wildly with an uppercut but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durand landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Horse managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Horse misses with a punch on the inside.
Horse has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Durand seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Horse can turn it around.
Horse avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
Horse working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand.
Horse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Horse prevents a body shot from Durand.
Horse throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roar Horse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roar Horse's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Horse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand manages to avoid it.
Horse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horse. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durand looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Horse.
Horse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durand punishes Horse's body with a nice straight punch.
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand scores with a hook to the body. Horse takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durand ducks right into an uppercut from Horse.
Horse misses with a body kick.
Horse looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.
Durand moves in looking to clinch but Horse pushes him off.#T1#
Durand avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Durand connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Durand tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Horse misses with a hook.
Durand throws a leg kick but Horse moved away.
Horse throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
Horse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durand.
Durand misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Durand moves into range and clinches up with Horse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand.
Horse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durand landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Horse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Horse is defending well for now.#T2#
Durand crunches a lovely knee into Horse's ribcage.
Durand putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Horse in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand lands a knee to the body. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Horse takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Durand lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Horse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand moves away.
Durand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Horse. That did some damage!
Durand lands a front kick.
Horse takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Horse takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Horse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Durand takes the fight into the clinch.
Durand 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.

Jacques Durand clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Roar Horse's cut.
That's time! Durand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Durand plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horse is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Durand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durand lands a leg kick that knocks Horse off balance momentarily.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horse can do to turn this around?
Durand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horse. #CL#
Durand fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Horse, pushing him back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horse.
Horse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Horse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durand lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Durand.
Horse managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
Durand can't find room to land a body shot as Horse controls the action.
Durand holding his opponent close, against the ropes. #T1#
Durand just leaning against Horse, taking a breather.
Horse tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
Horse misses with a body punch.
Knees to the body from Durand.
Horse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Durand misses with a body punch.
Durand missing with knees to the body.
Horse misses with a punch on the inside.
Horse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durand slowing the pace effectively.
Durand blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand.
Horse can't find room to land a body shot as Durand controls the action. #BC#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horse avoids the body shot from Durand.
Horse appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Horse does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Horse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durand finds it's way round the side to connect with Horse's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Durand!
Durand thuds his shin into the meat of Horse's side.
Horse is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durand.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Durand is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Horse is keeping busy.
Durand lands a knee to the body.
Durand landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
Horse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durand stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand had his way with Roar Horse in that round.
The cut man is working on Roar Horse's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Durand jabs Horse to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Horse keeps the fight on the outside.
Horse misses with a leg kick
and Durand counters with a series of strikes. Horse will be more careful next time no doubt.
Durand looks to land a body kick but Horse moved away.
Durand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Durand catches Horse right on the button with a cross.
Durand throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durand scores with a nice body kick.
Horse throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Durand checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horse takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Durand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Horse.
Horse throws a leg kick but Durand moved away.#CL#
Durand drives through and clinches with Horse against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Horse. #T1#
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Horse avoids it.
Horse is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Durand prevents a body shot from Horse.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Durand obliges.
Durand is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Horse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Horse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roar Horse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand lands an elbow just above Horse 's eye.
A short right from Horse.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Horse is defending well for now.
Durand lands a nice knee to the body.
Horse blocks an elbow strike from Durand.
Horse misses with some punches.
Horse managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
A right handed body shot lands from Horse.
Durand tries to circle away but Horse has him pinned against the ropes.#T2#
Horse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Horse's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durand misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horse connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Durand blocks the low kick.
Durand throws a lazy uppercut
letting Horse counter with a right hand.
Durand throws a body punch but Horse moves out of range.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right-left combo lands from Durand.
Durand throws the kick towards the body but Horse avoids it.
Horse throws a looping overhand right but Durand ducks down to avoid it.
Horse throws a lazy right hand but Durand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durand lands a nice hook to Horse's body. Horse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Durand.
Durand connects with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durand 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Jacques Durand!

Jacques Durand wins by unanimous decision!
Jacques Durand 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: DARE KT SERIES 2
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Durand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overoid manages to avoid it.#CL#
Durand forces Overoid back against the ropes and clinches.
Overoid taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Durand.
Durand definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Overoid 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.
Overoid tries to clinch but Durand is having none of it.
Durand lands a right hook to the body.
Overoid wants to clinch.
Durand steps in and throws a big head kick that drops Overoid to the mat! Overoid looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Durand is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Durand jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand 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.
The defeated Alistair Overoid had this to say: 'You see...I will be back ok? I will be better than ever.'.

Event: DARE KT SERIES 1
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Durand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Starting . That did some damage!
Starting 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.
Durand lands a nice shot that snaps Starting 's head back.
Starting misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Durand counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durand.
Our sources have told us that Durand has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jacques Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
Starting tries to clinch up.
Starting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand manages to avoid it.
Durand checks a low kick from Starting .
Durand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Starting gets tackled into the ropes by Durand. Durand maintains the clinch.
Durand trying to stall but Starting improves his position.
Starting is trying to break the clinch but Durand has him pressed against the ropes.
Starting is trying to maintain a safe position but Durand gets an underhook and turns Starting into the ropes.#BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starting throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Durand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Steve Starting has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand throws a head kick that half lands. #T1##CL#
Durand instigates a clinch.
Starting avoids the elbow strike from Durand, against the ropes.
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Starting . #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starting rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD#
Durand connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Starting onto his butt! Starting bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#ROC#
Starting is rocked!
Durand ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Starting out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand 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: GAMT 52 Magnavox v Bug
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Berkman cracks a nice hook into Durand's ribs.
Berkman misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Durand.
Durand has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Ground Zero in the buildup to the fight.
Durand throws a hook to the side of Berkman's head but Berkman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berkman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Durand with a body shot.
Berkman throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.
Berkman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Berkman lands with a hook. Durand tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Berkman moves into the clinch.
Durand tries to work over Berkman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berkman.
Durand throws a head kick that misses
and Berkman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berkman keeps the fight on the outside.
Durand wants to clinch
and Berkman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook 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!
Durand throws a lazy head kick
and Berkman counters with a left to the body.
Berkman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durand tries to clinch but Berkman moves out of range.
Berkman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Durand momentarily. #T1##CL#
Durand moves into the clinch.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Berkman avoids it.
Durand is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Berkman.
Durand is breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Berkman throws an elbow but misses.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
Durand tries a knee to the head but Berkman blocks it.
Berkman cracks Durand with a nice body shot.
Berkman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Durand avoids it.
Berkman throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Berkman.
Berkman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A hook to the body from Berkman.
Berkman gets through Durand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durand is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Berkman is keeping busy.
Berkman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Berkman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Berkman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Berkman lands with a right to the head. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Berkman.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
Berkman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Berkman.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Berkman is blocking nicely.
Berkman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Berkman obliges.
Berkman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Berkman lands a knee to the head.
Durand on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Berkman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Durand blocks it with crossed arms.
Berkman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Durand avoids it.
Berkman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Durand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Berkman pushes Durand back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand looking to slow down the pace here.
Berkman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Berkman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Durand prevents a body shot from Berkman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Berkman 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#
Durand is looking to clinch.
Durand doesn't manage to clinch there - Berkman circles away.
Berkman scores with a nice head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Berkman checks a leg kick.
Durand throws an off balance right hand
enabling Berkman to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Berkman blocks the leg kick.
Durand walks into a straight right hand from Berkman.
Durand wants to clinch but Berkman slips to the side
and Berkman counters with a nice body shot.
Berkman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berkman lands with a good body shot.
Berkman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Berkman misses the jab.
Alexander Berkman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durand on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Berkman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durand takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berkman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand manages to avoid it.
Jacques Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Berkman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand.
Berkman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot to the liver by Berkman. Beautiful body shot.
Berkman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durand misses with a body punch
and Berkman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berkman cracks Durand with an open hand slap.
Durand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Berkman looks to land a combination but Durand avoids it well.
Durand takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Berkman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Berkman throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand throws a counter high kick but Berkman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Berkman scores with a jab. Durand acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berkman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durand looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Durand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berkman lands a glancing blow to the side of Durand's head.
Berkman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Durand walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Berkman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berkman misses with a straight right.
Durand is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jab by Berkman.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Berkman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durand looks to clinch
and Berkman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berkman lands a glancing blow to the side of Durand's head.#ROC2#
Durand is rocked!
Berkman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berkman misses with a body shot.
Durand tries a head kick but it misses.
Berkman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Berkman counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Berkman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Berkman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berkman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durand throws out the jab.
Berkman avoids a kick to the body.
Berkman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A left lands for Berkman.#CL2#
Berkman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Berkman.
Berkman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durand or not.
Durand looking to slow down the pace here.
Durand throws an elbow but it misses.
Berkman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Durand in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Berkman.
Berkman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Durand's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Durand.
Berkman lands an uppercut.
A short right from Berkman.
Berkman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
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!
Berkman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Berkman scores with a shot to the side of Durand's head.
Oh Durand is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Berkman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Durand avoids it.
Durand seems to have got his legs back now.
Berkman lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Berkman.
Durand looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Knees to the body from Berkman.
Berkman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Durand lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Berkman digs a right hand underneath Durand's ribcage. Durand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Durand takes a shot to the head.
Durand is looking to break free of the clinch but Berkman has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Berkman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexander Berkman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Berkman scores a nice knee to the body.
Berkman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Berkman tries to throw a body punch but Durand avoids it by throwing Berkman back against the ropes.
Berkman cracks Durand with a nice body shot.
Durand managing to block the knees to the body from Berkman.
Berkman lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berkman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durand takes a knee to the side of the body.
Berkman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durand or not.
A short body shot lands from Berkman as the two fighters clinch.
Berkman tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Knees to the body from Berkman.
Berkman is leaning against Durand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Berkman.
Berkman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Berkman.
Berkman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Berkman scores with a shot to the side of Durand's head.
Berkman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Berkman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Berkman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Durand on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Berkman lands a hook that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Berkman misses with a punch to the body.
Berkman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berkman lands a nice uppercut.
Berkman gets through Durand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Berkman lands a shot to the body.
Berkman cracks Durand with a nice body shot.
Berkman lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Berkman really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Berkman digs a good body shot into Durand's ribs.
Berkman lands a nice shot to the body.
Berkman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Durand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berkman lands with a shot to the body.
Berkman scores with a body shot.
Durand moves out of range as Berkman strikes.
Durand tries to close the distance and clinch but Berkman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Berkman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Berkman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Durand doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Berkman clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Berkman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Berkman.
Durand takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right from Berkman.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Berkman obliges.
Berkman gets through Durand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Berkman pushes Durand back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Berkman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Good body shot from Berkman.
Berkman lands with a light punch inside.
Berkman lands with a right to the head.
Berkman throws an elbow but it misses.
Berkman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Knees to the body from Berkman.
Berkman looking to throw knees to the head but Durand is blocking nicely.
Berkman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Berkman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Berkman struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Berkman can't find room to land a body shot as Durand controls the action.
Berkman blocks an elbow strike from Durand.
Berkman presses Durand against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Berkman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Berkman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berkman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Durand tries to stall but Berkman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Berkman misses with a knee strike.
Berkman prevents Durand from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Berkman crunches a lovely knee into Durand's ribcage.
Berkman lands a nice knee to the body.
Berkman digs a right hand into Durand's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durand's gas tank.
Berkman scores with a shoulder strike.
Berkman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Berkman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Berkman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Berkman.
A left hand lands to the body for Berkman.
Berkman lands a right hand.
Berkman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durand takes a knee to the side of the body.
Durand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durand trying to control the position but instead, Berkman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Durand into the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berkman scores with a shoulder strike.
Berkman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Berkman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Berkman dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Berkman works the jab nicely.
Durand pushes Berkman away with a front kick.#CL2#
Berkman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Durand is trying to maintain a safe position but Berkman gets an underhook and turns Durand into the ropes.
Berkman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
Berkman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durands head.
Berkman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Berkman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Berkman.
Berkman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Berkman.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A hook to the body from Berkman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berkman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Berkman scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Berkman.
Knees in the clinch landing for Berkman. #T1#
Berkman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Berkman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Berkman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durands head.
Berkman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Berkman lands a knee to the head.
Berkman lands a shot to the body.
Berkman misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Berkman on the inside.
Jacques Durand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Berkman.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Berkman is defending well for now.
Berkman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Berkman tries to work over Durand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Berkman tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Berkman.
Berkman works on Durand's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Berkman.
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!
Durand throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Berkman lands a body punch. #T2#
Berkman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Berkman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Berkman lands a body shot.
Berkman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Durand is defending well for now.
Berkman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Durand is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Berkman is keeping busy.
Berkman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Berkman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Durand's face.
Berkman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Berkman.
Berkman lands a shoulder strike.
Berkman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Berkman scores with a shot to the side of Durand's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Berkman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Berkman with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Berkman - that landed with a thud.
Berkman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Berkman throws an elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Berkman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Berkman 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 42:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 41:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 41:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Berkman!
A very excited looking Alexander Berkman 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: GAMT 45 - Kane V Wells
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Durand throws a lazy head kick
and Ramasotti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramasotti manages to avoid it.
Jacques Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramasotti.
Ramasotti tries to counter with a clinch but Durand shakes him off and moves away.
Durand has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Ground Zero in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Ramasotti.
Durand misses with a jab to the body
and Ramasotti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durand tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durand dodges the punch combination from Ramasotti.
Ramasotti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand lands with a hook. Ramasotti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Durand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durand throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Ramasotti moves into range and clinches up with Durand.
Ramasotti throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Ramasotti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A hook to the body from Ramasotti.
Durand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ramasotti presses Durand against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ramasotti tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
Durand content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Durand tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramasotti avoids the damage to the body.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but Ramasotti blocks with his arms.
Ramasotti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Durand misses with a punch to the body.
Durand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Durand.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Ramasotti blocking some punches.
Durand is trying to stall.
Durand trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Durand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramasotti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durand lands an elbow that stopped Ramasotti in his tracks for a moment.
Ramasotti has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
Ramasotti lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ramasotti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ramasotti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durands head.
Durand is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Durand misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ramasotti as the two fighters clinch.
Durand is breathing heavily.
Ramasotti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durands head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ramasotti.
Durand taking a breather.
Ramasotti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eros Ramasotti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Ramasotti forces Durand back against the ropes and clinches.
Durand digs a right hand into Ramasotti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramasotti's gas tank.
Ramasotti lands a body shot.
Durand tries to stall but Ramasotti uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Ramasotti misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durand.
Durand swings for the body but Ramasotti moves out of range.
Ramasotti throws out a powerful jab.
Durand throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand moves to clinch but Ramasotti breaks away
and Ramasotti counters with a one-two to the body.
Eros Ramasotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramasotti defending well as Durand loads up on a big left hand.
Ramasotti cracks Durand with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramasotti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Ramasotti misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Ramasotti drives through and clinches with Durand against the ropes.
Durand pushes off an throws an elbow but Ramasotti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Durand is leaning against Ramasotti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ramasotti fails to land.
Ramasotti throws a head punch that misses.
Ramasotti lands an uppercut.
Ramasotti tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ramasotti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ramasotti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Ramasotti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Durand working aggressively here.
Ramasotti working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Ramasotti tries to throw a body punch but Durand avoids it by throwing Ramasotti back against the ropes.
Ramasotti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramasotti lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramasotti misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Ramasotti.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eros Ramasotti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Durand.
Ramasotti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramasotti throws a head punch that misses.
Durand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Durand wants to stall.
Durand pushes off an throws an elbow but Ramasotti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Durand wants to break free but Ramasotti has control.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but Ramasotti blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Ramasotti.
Ramasotti lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eros Ramasotti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Ramasotti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Durand sets himself, and Ramasotti steps forward looking for the clinch! Durand avoids it this time.#CL#
Durand forces Ramasotti back against the ropes and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramasotti.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand.
Durand struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramasotti controls his hands.
Durand throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ramasotti lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ramasotti.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramasotti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ramasotti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Durand is trying to push Ramasotti away but Ramasotti has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Durand misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Durand just leaning against Ramasotti, taking a breather.
Durand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramasotti's elbow.
Ramasotti misses with a punch to the body.
Ramasotti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ramasotti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ramasotti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramasotti scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ramasotti. #ROC2#
Durand is rocked!
Ramasotti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Durand looking to stall.
Durand blocks a body shot from Ramasotti.
Ramasotti scores with a nice hook to the head.#KD2#
Ramasotti creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Durand crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!
Oh Durand is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramasotti lands a jab to the nose.
Ramasotti scores with a nice head shot.#T2##CL#
Durand has managed to clinch.
Durand seems to have got his legs back now.
Ramasotti cracks Durand with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Durand goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Durand wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Eros Ramasotti!

Event: GAMMA MT 39 - Curry V Bon
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Stinkhammer walks into a straight right hand from Durand.
Durand tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durand lands a right hook to the body.
Durand changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Durand looks low and kicks high, catching Stinkhammer right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT#
It looks like Cornelius Stinkhammer has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stinkhammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Durand lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stinkhammer swinging wildly here. #KD#
Durand lands a front kick to the face, that drops Stinkhammer to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#ROC#
Stinkhammer is rocked!#CL#
Durand darts in and clinches Stinkhammer up against the ropes.
Durand avoiding damage.
Durand is holding Stinkhammer round the back of the neck and unloading with elbows! Boom, boom, boom! 3 big elbows land right to the bridge of the nose and Stinkhammer goes down! Oh, his nose is a mess! I'm not sure he's going to beat the count... 4,5,6,7,8,9,10. He's done! Durand takes it and Stinkhammer is going to the hospital to get that nose checked out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Jacques Durand!
A very excited looking Jacques Durand 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.
Cornelius Stinkhammer spoke after the fight, saying 'that man over there hit me in the head'.

Event: GAMMA MT 35 - Bug V Halo
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1##CL#
Durand instigates a clinch.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
White avoids a wild elbow strike from Durand.
White working aggressively here.
White misses with the head strike.
White lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Durand wants to stall.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
White scores with a nice hook to the head.
White lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durand or not.
Durand is trying to maintain a safe position but White gets an underhook and turns Durand into the ropes.
Durand dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Durand looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Durand just misses with a elbow thrown towards White's brow.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
White lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durand or not.
Durand throws an elbow but it misses.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White is defending well for now.#T1#
Durand blocks an uppercut.
Durand will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning White up against the ropes.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durand missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Durand fails to land.
White misses with some punches.
Durand wants to stall.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
White blocks an elbow strike.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White lands a body shot.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
White trying to stall but Durand improves his position.
Durand throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durand is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
Durand tries a body shot but White blocks it.
Durand wants to stall.
Durand is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from White.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White working aggressively here.
Durand connects with a knee to the head.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael White dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
White rushes Durand and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand lands an uppercut.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short right from White.
White works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
White takes an elbow to the forehead.
Durand stalling.
Durand stalling.
Durand throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Durand fails to land.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durand blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by White.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
White lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Durand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White scores with a shoulder strike.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
White looking to stall.
White throws a head punch that misses.
Durand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
White scores with a shoulder strike.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
White lands a left hand.
Durand blocks a body shot from White.
Durand slowing the pace effectively.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durand'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.
Durand gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
White is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Durand is keeping busy.
Durand is trying to maintain a safe position but White gets an underhook and turns Durand into the ropes.
Durand taking a breather.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
Durand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White misses with the head strike.
Durand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by White as Durand tries to tie him up.
Durand throws an elbow that misses.
Durand misses with an elbow strike.
Durand blocking some punches.
White tries to work over Durand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White blocks an elbow strike from Durand.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durand blocks an uppercut.
White misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from White.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
White tries to throw a body punch but Durand avoids it by throwing White back against the ropes.
White misses with some punches.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but White is blocking nicely.
White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Durand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL2#
White has Durand up against the ropes in a clinch.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand.
White tries to work over Durand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durand content to slow the pace in the clinch.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Durand is looking to control White's arms but White gets an underhook and turns him. Now Durand has his back to the ropes.
White letting Durand take a breather here.
White throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by White as Durand tries to tie him up.
White misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but White blocks it with crossed arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Durand.
White scores with a shot to the side of Durand's head. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Durand.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from White.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Michael White seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durand lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durand connects with a nasty looking knee right to White's face.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White lands a shoulder strike.
Durand is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
White dodges an elbow strike from Durand.
Durand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Michael White has been cut.
Durand is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but White is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand blocking some punches.
Knees to the body from Durand.
White tries to work over Durand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durand lands a damaging elbow.
White tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
Durand misses with a body punch.
White letting Durand take a breather here.
Durand throws an elbow but it misses.
Durand lands a body punch in the clinch.
White working aggressively here.
White working aggressively here.
White blocks an uppercut.
Durand tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body.
Durand has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Durand holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
White presses Durand against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jacques Durand did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Michael White's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
White drives through and clinches with Durand against the ropes.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
White tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
White tries to throw a body punch but Durand avoids it by throwing White back against the ropes.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
White tries to work over Durand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White lands with a left to the head.
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but White blocks it with crossed arms.
A short body shot lands from Durand as the two fighters clinch.
Durand is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right handed body shot lands from White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from White.
White lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by White as Durand tries to tie him up.
White lands an uppercut.#T1#
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from White.
Durand blocking some punches.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Durand controls the action.
White throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.
White misses with the head strike.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
Durand is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Durand tries a knee to the head but White blocks it.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
White lands a body shot.
White tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Durand throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durand throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White blocks a body shot from Durand.
Durand blocking some punches.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White tries to stall but Durand uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
White lands a shoulder strike.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
Durand misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durand throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durand.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Durand misses with a punch on the inside.
White blocks a body shot from Durand.
Durand misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael White dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Michael White's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
White clinches with his opponent.
Durand looking to stall.
White tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durand looking to stall.
Durand lands with a right to the head.
Durand is looking to control White's arms but White gets an underhook and turns him. Now Durand has his back to the ropes.
Durand is trying to stall.
A right hand to the body from Durand.
Durand misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White throws a head punch that misses.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White tries to work over Durand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durand is looking to control White's arms but White gets an underhook and turns him. Now Durand has his back to the ropes.
White working aggressively here.
White pushes Durand back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Durand blocks a body shot from White.
White avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
White lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
White throws a head punch that misses.
White lands a right hand.
Durand dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Durand leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Jacques Durand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Durand stalling.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Durand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Durand just misses with a elbow thrown towards White's brow.
White blocks an elbow strike from Durand. #T2#
Durand misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durand is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but White is keeping busy.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
White avoids a wild elbow strike from Durand.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
Durand lands a hook that snaps the head of White backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Durand throws an elbow that misses.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White gets through Durand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael White.
Well White 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael White!
Michael White 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: GAMMA MT 30 - Bug Vs Wangchuck
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Durand punishes McTaggart's body with a nice straight punch.
Durand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTaggart.
McTaggart has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
McTaggart gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McTaggart tries to work over Durand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McTaggart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durand.
A jab from Durand finds it's way through McTaggart's defenses. #KD2#
Durand looks low and kicks high, catching McTaggart right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTaggart throws a low kick, looking for Durand's leg but Durand calmly moves out of range.
Durand fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Durand gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Durand avoiding damage as McTaggart throws knees to the body.
McTaggart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McTaggart misses with an elbow strike.
McTaggart tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
McTaggart tries to throw a body punch but Durand avoids it by throwing McTaggart back against the ropes.
McTaggart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McTaggart struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
McTaggart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Durand misses with a punch to the body.
McTaggart lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Durand lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC2#
McTaggart is rocked!
Durand is holding McTaggart round the back of the neck and unloading with elbows! Boom, boom, boom! 3 big elbows land right to the bridge of the nose and McTaggart goes down! Oh, his nose is a mess! I'm not sure he's going to beat the count... 4,5,6,7,8,9,10. He's done! Durand takes it and McTaggart is going to the hospital to get that nose checked out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Osama Bin McTaggart spoke after the fight, saying 'I think i saw the ghost of michael jackson. He was reading a book and eating fruit!'.

Event: GAMMA MT 25 Bon Vs White 2
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Seppala connects with a body shot that sends Durand's belly button to the back.
Seppala scores with a nice head shot.
Seppala slips a straight right by Durand.
Seppala tries to counter by clinching up but Durand breaks away and moves out of range.
Durand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Durand tenderised Seppala's leg. Seppala is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durand throws a low kick, looking for Seppala's leg but Seppala calmly moves out of range.
Seppala tries to counter by clinching up but Durand breaks away and moves out of range.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durand throws a head kick but Seppala moves out of range.
Seppala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Seppala has Durand up against the ropes in a clinch.
Seppala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durands head.
Seppala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seppala blocks an uppercut.
Durand tries to break free but Seppala pushes him back against the ropes.#T1#
A short right from Seppala.
Seppala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seppala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Durand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Seppala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seppala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Seppala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Durand.
Seppala misses with the head strike.
Durand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Seppala misses with a body punch.
Durand misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seppala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durand looking to stall.
Seppala is working Durand over against the ropes.#T2#
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Seppala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durand misses with an uppercut.
Durand 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.#CL#
Seppala darts in and clinches Durand up against the ropes.
Seppala looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Seppala throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seppala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seppala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Durand fails to land.
Durand tries to break free but Seppala pushes him back against the ropes.
Seppala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durand working Seppala over with knees to the body.
Durand tries to stall but Seppala uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durand throws a body punch but Seppala moves out of range.
Jacques Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seppala misses the shot to the body.
Seppala tries to close the distance and clinch but Durand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onni Seppala dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Seppala tries to clinch up.
Seppala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Durand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seppala lands with a nice body punch.
Seppala walks into a stiff left hand from Durand.#CUT2#
It looks like Onni Seppala has been cut.#CL#
Seppala moves into the clinch.
Durand trying to stall but Seppala improves his position.
Seppala is leaning against Durand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Durand stalling in the clinch but Seppala improves position.
A frustrated look appears on Durand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Seppala.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seppala tries to work over Durand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Onni Seppala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Seppala misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Durand fails to land.
Seppala working aggressively here.
Seppala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seppala working aggressively here. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Seppala.
A frustrated look appears on Durand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Durand.
Durand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Durand wants to stall.
A short right from Seppala.
Seppala lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Seppala fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Seppala.
Seppala misses with a punch on the inside.
Seppala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Durand's efforts to push away.
Seppala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Durand's efforts to push away.
Seppala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Seppala fails to land.
Durand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Seppala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seppala tries to throw a body punch but Durand avoids it by throwing Seppala back against the ropes.
Seppala pushes Durand back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seppala working aggressively here.
Seppala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durand misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seppala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Durand's efforts to push away.
Durand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Seppala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Seppala working aggressively here.
Seppala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Durand's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onni Seppala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Onni Seppala's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Durand.
Seppala is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Durand.
Good standup being displayed there by Durand as he connects with a hook.
Seppala tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Durand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Seppala is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Durand.
Durand throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Seppala takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Durand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durand! But no joy.
Durand keeps the fight on the outside.
Donk. Durand catches Seppala right on the button with a cross.
Durand keeps the fight on the outside.
Durand throws a series of punches but Seppala avoids them all with ease.
A cross from Durand lands.
Durand cracks Seppala with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Seppala pushes Durand up against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Seppala scores with a shot to the side of Durand's head.
Durand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Durand struggles to land a body shot inside as Seppala controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Seppala.
Durand looking to slow down the pace here.
Seppala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seppala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Durand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Seppala lands a shoulder strike.
Durand has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Seppala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seppala tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
Seppala struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Seppala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durand blocking some punches.
Durand swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Durand breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Seppala throws an off balance right hand
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Seppala.#CUT#
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Seppala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seppala tries to clinch there but Durand circles away.
Seppala thuds his right hand into Durand's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Seppala pushes Durand up against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Seppala has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
Durand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Durand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Seppala has him pressed against the ropes.
Seppala lands with a light punch inside.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seppala has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seppala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Seppala pushes Durand back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seppala lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jacques Durand just about did enough to take it.
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!
#R4#
Seppala misses with a series of wild punches.
Seppala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Durand momentarily.
Durand throws a body punch but Seppala moves out of range.
Seppala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durand can do to turn this around?
Durand lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Seppala clinches up with Durand and pushes him back against the ropes.
Durand swings wildly with an uppercut but Seppala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durand stalling in the clinch but Seppala improves position.
Seppala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Seppala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Seppala misses with a punch on the inside.
Seppala throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand. #T1#
Seppala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Seppala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Seppala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand.
Durand working hard to break the clinch.
Durand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Seppala fails to land.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durand trying to stall but Seppala improves his position.
Seppala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durand tries to break free but Seppala pushes him back against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Seppala.
Durand tries to break free but Seppala pushes him back against the ropes.
Durand makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Seppala scores with a shoulder strike.
Durand lands a nice elbow.
Durand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Seppala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seppala tries to work over Durand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Seppala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seppala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durands head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Seppala is working Durand over against the ropes.
Seppala throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Durand lands an elbow that stopped Seppala in his tracks for a moment.
Seppala leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Seppala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Seppala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onni Seppala had his way with Jacques Durand in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Durand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seppala seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Durand tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Seppala throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Seppala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Seppala pushes Durand back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seppala managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
Seppala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Seppala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Seppala lands with a short shot to the head.
Durand has had enough of the clinch but Seppala keeps him there for the moment.
Seppala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand has had enough of the clinch but Seppala keeps him there for the moment.
Durand working aggressively here.
Seppala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Seppala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Seppala lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Durand tries to break free but Seppala pushes him back against the ropes.
Seppala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seppala lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Seppala.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand.
Durand misses with some punches.
Onni Seppala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Seppala blocking some punches.
Durand tries to break the clinch but Seppala is controlling the position.
A short right from Seppala on the inside.
Durand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Seppala blocking some punches. #T2#
Durand is trying to force a seperation but Seppala has the dominant position.
Durand is trying to push Seppala away but Seppala has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Seppala keeps control of Durand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Durand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Durand tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seppala keeps control of Durand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Durand is trying to push Seppala away but Seppala has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Durand tries to break free but Seppala pushes him back against the ropes.
Jacques Durand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seppala prevents Durand from breaking the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Onni Seppala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Seppala 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onni Seppala!

Event: GMT 21 McStoner Vs McDonnell 2
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Asos tries to clinch but Durand is having none of it.
Asos wants to clinch up but Durand keeps it at a distance.
Asos is looking to clinch.
Durand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Asos tries to clinch but Durand is having none of it.
Asos is looking to clinch.
Asos blocks a head kick by Durand.
Asos moves in looking to clinch but Durand pushes him off.
Asos tries to close the distance and clinch but Durand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durand misses with a head kick.
Durand catches Asos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asos takes one to the chin there.
Durand keeps the fight on the outside.
Asos tries to clinch but Durand moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Durand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Durand fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durand lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Durand bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durand connects with a right hand. Asos shakes it off.#ROC2#
Asos is rocked!
Durand misses with a double jab. #T1#
Asos tries to clinch up but Durand circles away and keeps his distance.
Asos dodges the punch combination from Durand.
Durand keeps the fight on the outside.
Asos tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Durand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durand feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asos.
Asos is looking to clinch but Durand is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asos blocks a head kick by Durand.
Asos is looking to clinch but Durand is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Durand.
Asos staying out of range there.
Durand throws a body punch but Asos moves out of range.
Durand misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Durand misses with a straight left.
Asos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asos backing away here, and Durand unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Asos is looking to clinch but Durand is avoiding it.
Durand connects with a body shot that sends Asos's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asos tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Durand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Durand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durand cracks Asos with an open hand slap.
Durand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durand keeps the fight on the outside.
Asos moves in looking to clinch but Durand pushes him off.
Asos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Than Asos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asos moves in looking to clinch but Durand pushes him off.
Asos is looking to clinch.
Asos slips under a jab from Durand.
Asos tries to clinch but Durand moves away
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asos on the side of the head.
Asos tries to clinch but Durand moves out of range.
Asos ducks under a wild hook from Durand.
Durand swats away the attempt to clinch by Asos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand 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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Asos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asos moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDurand.
Jacques Durand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asos wants to clinch up but Durand keeps it at a distance.
Durand connects with a jab.
Asos walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jacques Durand!
In his post fight interview, Jacques Durand started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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