Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018

#R1#
Pablos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Work as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Pablos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pablos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pablos forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Pablos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Work defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work is trying to stand up here but Pablos is controlling him well. #T1##SUB2#
Pablos seems to be working for a kimura but Work defends the submission attempt.
Pablos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Work! #SUB2#
Pablos swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Pablos!
A very excited looking Pablo Pablos 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Karhu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Work momentarily.
Karhu lands with a cross.
Karhu connects with a looping right hand.
Karhu blocks a head kick by Work.
Karhu punishes Work's body with a nice straight punch.
Karhu connects with the punch.
Karhu scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Work is rocked!
Work is breathing heavily.
BOOM! Karhu lands a beautiful left hook that drops Work. Work tries to recover but Karhu is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Work lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Karhu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1##TD#
Pablo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Work wants to stand back up but Pablo manages to pass into side control.
Pablo misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Pablo is trying to get an arm triangle but Work is defending well.
Work dodges the ground and pound from Pablo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pablo wants to work for an arm triangle but Work is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pablo stalling away here and it's allowed Work to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Pablo wants to control from the top but Work keeps moving.
Work keeping full guard, as Pablo tries to pass.
Pablo postures up and lands a big shot to Work's brow.
Work keeping moving, preventing Pablo from controlling successfully.
Work wants to get back to his feet but Pablo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pablo wants to control from the top but Work keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Work trying to keep a closed guard but Pablo is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Pablo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Work manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pablo has Work in his guard.#REVB#
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Work from controlling successfully.
Pablo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Work's guard. #REVR#
Work has momentary wrist control but Pablo slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Pablo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pablo throws a big right hand that misses.
Pablo throws a big elbow that misses.
Work keeping moving, preventing Pablo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pablo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Work working a defensive guard here.
Pablo looking to pass the guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Work is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pablo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Work is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Work looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Work pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Pablo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Work's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pablo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pablo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniello Pablo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Work. No joy for Pablo on that attempt.
Pablo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Work with a hook.
Pablo slips a jab and a cross from Work.
Pablo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pablo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pablo shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice side step and Work releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniello Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Pablo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Work really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pablo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Work is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pablo looking to sit in guard and control but Work gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pablo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Work.
Daniello Pablo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Work's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Work got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pablo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Work has managed to get both his arms back between Pablo's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Work decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Pablo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Work did well to prevent Pablo getting side control.
Work looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pablo is nestled in close to Work, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pablo is pressing down on Work's thigh, looking to free his foot. Work is holding on for now.
Pablo with the ground and pound but Work uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Work is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Work is trying to keep Pablo in close. #T2#
Pablo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pablo postures up in Work's guard and throws a big left but Work blocks it.
Work wants to get back to his feet but Pablo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pablo lands a couple of digs.
Work is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pablo is controlling him.
Pablo wants to control from the top but Work keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Work looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pablo dives in for a single leg takedown but Work sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Work throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Pablo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pablo prevents Work from getting back to his feet.
Work trying to keep a closed guard but Pablo is proving a slippery customer.
Work is breathing heavily.
Pablo trying to control but Work is working from the bottom.
Pablo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Work swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pablo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Work works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Work wants to stand up but Pablo is controlling him. #T4#
Pablo looking to pass the guard.
Work working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pablo. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pablo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Work pinned against the cage. Work gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Work throws out a counter right but Pablo avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Work gets caught flat footed, as Pablo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pablo wants to control from the top but Work keeps moving.
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 Daniello Pablo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pablo misses with a takedown
letting Work counter with a right hand.
Work displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pablo. #TD#
Pablo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Work has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pablo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Pablo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Work is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniello Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Work breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Work misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Work forces Pablo back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Pablo jumps guard but Work stands there with Pablo around his waist. Pablo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pablo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pablo keeps control of Work as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pablo tries to score a body lock takedown but Work shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pablo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Work smiles and moves away.
Work misses with an uppercut.
Work tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pablo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Pablo looking to score a takedown here. Work is defending well but Pablo drives through and ends up in Work's guard.
Pablo tries to free his leg and advance position but Work is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pablo pushing down on Work's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pablo is looking to advance position but Work won't allow it.
Work is trying to stand up here but Pablo is controlling him well. #T3#
Pablo trying to control from half guard but Work is working away.
Pablo thows a huge punch but Work dodges it nicely.
Pablo stops Work from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Pablo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Work defends it well.
Daniello Pablo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ES2#
Work makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Work uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Work throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pablo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pablo or perhaps it was just good defense by Work, which made it look bad. #T4##CL2#
Work moves into range and clinches up with Pablo.
Pablo tries for a takedown. No joy.
I Hate Work has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Work looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Work breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Work throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pablo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Work is looking to clinch but Pablo is avoiding it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I Hate Work comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pablo 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2018

#R1#
Work throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pablo is looking to clinch but Work is avoiding it. #CL2#
Pablo clinches. #BC#
Work breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pablo is defended easily by Work.
Work throws a looping overhand right but Pablo ducks down to avoid it.
Work misses with a hook. Pablo ducked under it nicely.
Work throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Pablo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Pablo breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Pablo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Work is not content to let Pablo control the position. #T1#
Work can't do much from the bottom here.
Work is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pablo has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Pablo swings around for an armbar but Work sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pablo's guard.#ES2#
Pablo has his feet on Work's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Work looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pablo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No joy there for Work, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Work connects with a body shot.
Pablo throws a head kick but Work moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Work throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Pablo takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Pablo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pablo goes for a double leg but Work avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Work continues to drive forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pablo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Work blocks the low kick.#TD2#
Pablo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Work is trying to defend but Pablo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU2#
Pablo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Pablo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T3#
Pablo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Pablo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Work has managed to free his arm - good work.
Work avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pablo. #SUB2#
Pablo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SU2#
Pablo decides to return to a standing position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Work throws a jab but it's blocked by Pablo.
Pablo shoots in and drives through. Work sprawls well.
I Hate Work has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniello Pablo.#CL2#
Pablo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Work, pushing him back against the cage.
Work has Pablo pressed against the cage, preventing Pablo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pablo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Work is trying to break the clinch but Pablo has him pressed against the cage.
Work tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniello Pablo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pablo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Work counters with a stiff right hand.
Pablo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Work circles away from the clinch attempt
and Work counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Work pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pablo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Work.
Pablo misses with a body kick.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Work but Work pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Work misses with a right hand
and Pablo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
I Hate Work is winning the standup battle so far.
Work throws a body punch but Pablo moves out of range.
Pablo is looking to clinch. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pablo.
Work scores with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pablo.
I Hate Work has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniello Pablo.
Some bone on bone action there as Pablo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pablo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Work throws a big shot that misses.
Pablo misses with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pablo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pablo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Work. Work obviously looking to wear him down.
Work is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pablo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Work is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Work misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Work misses with a hook. Pablo ducked under it nicely.
Pablo gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Pablo rushes Work and presses him up against the cage.
Work goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pablo prevents it.
Pablo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Work seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pablo can turn it around.
Pablo avoiding damage as Work throws knees to the body.
Work has Pablo pressed against the cage, preventing Pablo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3##BC#
Work breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Work tries to keep at a distance but Pablo has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Work breaks the clinch.
Pablo tries to bum rush Work with a series of wild strikes but Work uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pablo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Work counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Work.
A frustrated look appears on Work's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Pablo tries to pull guard but Work forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Work manages to break the clinch.
I Hate Work is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pablo looks for a takedown but Work sprawls well.
Pablo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Work manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Work tries to score with a low kick but Pablo moves his leg out of the way.
Work throws a nice looking combination but Pablo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Work misses with a double jab.
Pablo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Work.
Work lands a glancing blow to the side of Pablo's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

I Hate Work dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Pablo tries for a takedown but Work sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Work is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pablo can do to turn this around?
Work throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Pablo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pablo trying to control but Work is working from the bottom.
Work knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pablo on the ground.
Work wants to stand but Pablo is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Work keeping moving, preventing Pablo from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Pablo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Work makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Work fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pablo, pushing him back against the cage.
Work wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1##BC#
Work escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Work takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Work throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Work tries to clinch up.
Pablo slips a jab and a cross from Work.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pablo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pablo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
I Hate Work has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniello Pablo.
Work lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pablo circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Work, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Pablo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Work swinging wildly here. #T2#
Work misses with a looping right.
Work staying out of range there.
Work tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pablo manages to circle out of the way.
Work lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pablo circles away quickly and effectively.
Pablo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Work is able to avoid easily.
Work throws a series of punches but Pablo avoids them all with ease.
Work tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pablo was well out of range. Poor timing from Work.
Pablo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pablo has his takedown stuffed
and Work cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Work throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Pablo counters with a single leg into guard. Work didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Pablo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Work dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Pablo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Work trying to control but Pablo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Work would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pablo wants to get back to his feet but Work is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Work pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pablo is keeping the position for now.
Pablo wants to stand and escape but Work is having none of it. #ES2#
Pablo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Work is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Work wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Work tries to circle away but Pablo has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Work manages to break the clinch.
Pablo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Work swivels and escapes.
Work tries a low kick but Pablo avoids it.#CL2#
Pablo gets a clinch.
Work looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Work wants to get back to striking at distance but Pablo won't allow it.
Pablo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I Hate Work showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Work 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... I Hate Work!
In defeat, Daniello Pablo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks my sponsors and fans !!! osss'.

Event: KOFC 87 - Vandalay vs Kazakov
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Work throws a series of punches but Koski moves out of range.
We've been told by Work's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Work keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koski.
Work throws a right and a left that both miss.
Work looks to land a left hand but Koski moved out of range nicely.
Koski counters with a body kick.
Jab from Koski.#CUT2#
It looks like I Hate Work has been cut.
Good leg kick by Koski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kalevi Koski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Koski misses.
Work works over Koski's head and body with a nice combination.
A jab from Koski misses.
Koski blocks a head kick by Work.
Work scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Work. Those never looked like landing.
Koski tries a quick counter leg kick but Work is wise to it.
Work tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD2#
Koski drops Work with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Work looks back up at him and smiles so Koski waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Work is rocked!#T1#
Koski lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Work up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Koski from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Work's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalevi Koski!
A victorious Kalevi Koski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KOFC 80 - New Year's Nightmare
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
MacKenzie tries for a takedown but Work sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacKenzie tries for a takedown but Work circles away easily
enabling Work to counter with a crisp jab.
MacKenzie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Work counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dern MacKenzie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Work lands a big uppercut and MacKenzie crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but MacKenzie looks OK. Work waves MacKenzie back to his feet!#ROC2#
MacKenzie is rocked!
MacKenzie looks up at the clock. Bad move! Work lands a right hand from hell, dropping MacKenzie. Work pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I Hate Work!

Event: KOFC 75 - Cheek vs Menger 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Work closes the distance and clinches.
Sousa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sousa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Work prevents a body shot from Sousa.
Sousa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sousa swings wildly with an uppercut but Work uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sousa.
Work looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Sousa fails to land.
Work tries to break the clinch but Sousa is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Sousa scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sousa successfully pulls guard.
Sousa trying to control the position.
Work wants to pass the guard but Sousa is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Sousa working for a triangle but Work defends it easily.
Work really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sousa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Work slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Sousa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sousa controls Work momentarily but Work frees himself.
Work trying to control the position from guard on top but Sousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sousa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sousa continues to stall.#SUB#
Sousa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Work trying to control the position from guard on top but Sousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sousa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Work defends well.
Work wants to pass the guard but Sousa is keeping the position.
Work told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T3#
Work postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Work wants to get up but he can't break Sousa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Sousa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Work can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sousa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Work trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sousa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Work defends well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Sousa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Work is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Sousa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Work is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Sousa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Work tries to stand but Sousa is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Sousa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sousa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sousa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Work misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Work misses with a few strikes there.
Sousa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Work moves away.
Sousa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Work.
Sousa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Work.#CL2#
Work rushes Sousa and presses him up against the cage.
Sousa gets through Work's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sousa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Work can do to turn this around?
Sousa has a couple of punches blocked by Work.
Sousa has a couple of punches blocked by Work. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Sousa. #TD#
Sousa pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Work looking to improve position, pressing down on Sousa's thigh with his hand. Sousa seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Work paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Work's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Sousa picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joao Sousa!
An out of breath Joao Sousa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KOFC 72 - Out vs Cheek 2
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Chris.
Work takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Work bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Work swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good exchange - Chris coming out on top.
Chris slips under a jab from Work.
Chris seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Work throws an overhand right that lands on Chris's shoulder, as Chris tries to avoid the shot.
Work shoots in but Chris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Work misses with a two punch combination.
Chris seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Work throws a right hand that misses
letting Chris counter with a right hand.
Chris misses with a few strikes there.
Work just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Chris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Work circles away quickly and effectively.
Work fails with a takedown attempt.
Work throws a lazy uppercut
and Chris counters with a straight right hand.
Work waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chris.
A swing and a miss from Chris.#T2#
Work misses with an uppercut.
Chris fails to land with a series of punches.
Work throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Work misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Chris misses its target.
A swing and a miss from Chris.
A little jabbing left from Work on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Work jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Work looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chris misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Work throws a leg kick
and Chris counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Chris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Work.
Chris seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Scuba Chris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Hate Work.
Chris throws a shot from downtown. Work moves away and avoids it.
Chris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Work misses with a straight right.
Chris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Work throws a one two combo.
Work feints a jab promting Chris to slip. Work then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chris slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chris throws a hook but Work blocks it.
Scuba Chris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Work.
Work misses with a hook to the body
and Chris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Work moves away from the strike by Chris.
Work fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Work swings widly with a right hand
and Chris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chris is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Work displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chris throws out the jab.
Work uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chris.
Chris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Work will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Work at a distance.
Work fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scuba Chris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Work looks to throw a body kick
and Chris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chris has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
I Hate Work seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Work lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chris backs up against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Chris.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chris looks to land a left hand but Work moved out of range nicely.
Chris throws a shot from downtown. Work moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Work. Those never looked like landing.
Chris lunges at Work with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Work's hand.
Scuba Chris is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice combination there by Chris. #ROC#
Work is rocked!
Chris batters Work with a massive right followed by a huge left! Work is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Chris lands a final crushing right hand to drop Work to the mat with a gruesome thud! Chris is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scuba Chris!

Event: KOFC 68 - Out vs Leonidas
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Work uses good head movement to avoid it.
Work fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Work moves away.
Thompson 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.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Work is out of range.
Work looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Work connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Thompson has been cut.
Work misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Work getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thompson throws the left hand but Work avoids the punch easily.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Work.
Thompson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Work doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Thompson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Work's half guard.
Thompson controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Work tries to kick Thompson off but Thompson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thompson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Work knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thompson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Work tries to hold on but Thompson postures up.#T2#
Thompson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thompson trying to control but Work is having none of it.
Thompson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Thompson is working for a guillotine from mount but Work frees his head quite easily.
Thompson controlling the position easily from mount.
Work is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Work stops Thompson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson tries to control but Work wriggling away.
Thompson fails to advance to Work's back.
Work tries to hold on but Thompson postures up.
Thompson works his way to his opponent's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Work's body. #SUB#
Thompson working for a choke but Work is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Thompson'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#
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson throws a body punch but Work moves out of range.
Work tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Thompson. That snapped Work's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson needs to keep his hands up - Work had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Work is just out of range.
Work misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Good leg kick by Work there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Work uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Work wants to counter the offense by Thompson and move into the clinch position.
Work pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Work misses.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Work ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Work moves away and avoids it.
Work feints a counter leg kick.
Work looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thompson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Work tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Work displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab. #T2#
Work throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Work misses with a low kick.
Work lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Work lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Work's shoulder, as Work tries to avoid the shot.
Work misses with a low kick.
Work misses with a wild combination.
Work shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson with a nice cross.
Work throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Work's waist but Work gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side. #T3#
Work takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Work manages to avoid it.
I Hate Work seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson walks into a jab.
Work missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Work throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Work avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Work throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Work.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Work tries to counter by closing the distance.
Work uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Work.
Nice defenses there by Work.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Thompson cracks Work with a right hand to the side of the head.
Work tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thompson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Thompson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Work on his heels. He'll look to pass Work's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Work scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Work.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Work pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Work swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Work tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Work throws a poor cross that misses
and Thompson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Work thinking.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Thompson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but I Hate Work will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kevin Thompson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Work wants to clinch.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Work displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Work tries a quick counter leg kick but Thompson is wise to it.
A punch lands to the side of Work 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Work gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thompson to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Work uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Work's ribcage. Work let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Work wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Work wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Work has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Work's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Work wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Work avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage. #T2#
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Work avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Work wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson'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.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Work.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Work tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Work. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Work.
Work goes for a takedown attempt but Thompson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Work looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Work takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Work scores with a hook.
Work misses with a series of wild punches.
Work misses with the combination.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Work moves away.#T4#
Work slips a jab from Thompson.
Work lands an overhand right.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Work was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Work.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Work saw that one coming.
Work misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thompson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Work rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thompson counters with a left to the body.
Work throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Thompson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Work tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Thompson manages to move to mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
I Hate Work comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... I Hate Work!

Event: KOFC 61 - Von Erich vs Skinner
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Work throws a body punch but Tjack moves out of range.
Tjack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Work defending well as Tjack loads up on a big left hand.
Tjack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Work throws out the jab.
Tjack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Work slips under a jab.
A left and a right from Tjack both land. Nice combination.
Work has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Boyz II Men in the buildup to the fight.
Work avoids the body shot from Tjack.
Tjack throws a sloppy body shot
and Work counters with a nice uppercut.
Tjack misses the jab.
Work takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Work throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tjack moves out of range as Work strikes.
Tjack throws an off balance right hand
and Work counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Otto Tjack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tjack throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tjack slips a straight right by Work.
Work shoots in and drives through. Tjack sprawls well.
Work has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Work there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tjack moves out of range of the strikes.
Tjack connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Work misses with an uppercut. Tjack saw that one coming.#T1#
Tjack throws a series of punches but Work avoids them all with ease.
Tjack throws a shot from downtown. Work moves away and avoids it.
Work is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tjack.
A lazy left from Tjack finds it's target.#ROC2#
Work is rocked!
Tjack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Work.
Oh Work is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Work looks to land a left hand but Tjack moved out of range nicely.
Tjack throws a shot to the body.
Tjack thuds his right hand into Work's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tjack circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Work to the canvas! Work doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Tjack keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otto Tjack!
Otto Tjack bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: KOFC 55 - Obama vs Sobis
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Work loads up on a big right hand but Ikuhisa slips the punch.
Work sets himself, and Ikuhisa steps forward looking for the clinch! Work avoids it this time.
Work lands a jab to the nose.
Ikuhisa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Work.
Ikuhisa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Work with a hook.
Work misses with a straight right.
Work sets himself, and Ikuhisa steps forward looking for the clinch! Work avoids it this time.
Work misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Work looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Work sets himself, and Ikuhisa steps forward looking for the clinch! Work avoids it this time.
Nice straight punches there by Work. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Work.#ROC#
Ikuhisa is rocked!
Ikuhisa missing with a left hand there. Work was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work throws a lazy right hand but Ikuhisa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Work misses with a straight right.
Ikuhisa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Work.#T1#
Ikuhisa fails with a takedown attempt.
Work connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Work keeps Ikuhisa at a distance using the push kick.
Work throws a big shot that misses.
Ikuhisa tries to counter with a clinch but Work shakes him off and moves away.
Work scores with a nice right hand.
Ikuhisa is still on wobbly legs! Can Work finish him?#KD#
Work cracks Ikuhisa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ikuhisa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Work finish him? #CUT#
It looks like Otavio Ikuhisa has been cut.
I Hate Work is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Work misses with a looping right.#T2#
Work stuffs the takedown attempt from Ikuhisa. Ikuhisa gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Work misses.
Ikuhisa tries to counter with a clinch but Work shakes him off and moves away.
Work misses with a looping left.
Work sets himself, and Ikuhisa steps forward looking for the clinch! Work avoids it this time.
Ikuhisa slips a jab from Work.
Ikuhisa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ikuhisa seems to have recovered his senses.
Work connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Work misses the target.
Ikuhisa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Work smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Work is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Work connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ikuhisa's hands.
Work pounces like a tiger and cracks Ikuhisa with a vicious hook! Ikuhisa is down but not out! Work follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). I Hate Work!

Event: KOFC 49 - Diehard vs Abbott
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Work scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Nick Miller has been cut.#KD#
Work drops Miller with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Miller looks back up at him and smiles so Work waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Miller is rocked!
Work cracks Miller on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Miller falls backwards against the cage. Work follows up with more strikes that drop Miller to his knees. Work keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Miller! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I Hate Work!

Event: KOFC 43 - Obama vs Diehard
Date: May 03, 2017

#R1#
Work dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Work bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Work takes the fight into the clinch.
Hackenberg lands with a right to the head.
Hackenberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hackenberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Work uses good head movement to avoid it.
Work slows down the pace here.
Work is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hackenberg is keeping busy.
Hackenberg scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackenberg lands a shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hackenberg lands an uppercut.
Work is trying to maintain a safe position but Hackenberg gets an underhook and turns Work into the cage.
Work taking a breather.
Hackenberg effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Hackenberg lands a left hand.
Work blocks a body shot from Hackenberg.
Work is looking to control Hackenberg's arms but Hackenberg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Work has his back to the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by I Hate Work.
Hackenberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Work sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Work moves out of range as Hackenberg strikes.
Work throwing a counter right hand but Hackenberg manages to avoid it.
Work throws a hook but Hackenberg blocks it.
Hackenberg wants to counter the offense by Work and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Work darts in and clinches Hackenberg up against the cage.
Hackenberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Work backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hackenberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Work struggles to land a body shot inside as Hackenberg controls his hands.
Work is pushing Hackenberg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Work tries to work over Hackenberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hackenberg misses with some punches.
Work looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hackenberg as Work tries to tie him up.
Hackenberg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hackenberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hackenberg lands a right hand.
Work looking to slow down the pace here.
Work tries a body shot but Hackenberg blocks it.
Hackenberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Work controls his hands.
Work lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Work doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Hackenberg.
A short uppercut from Hackenberg.
Work tries to work over Hackenberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hackenberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hackenberg scores with a hook to the body.
Work is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Hackenberg pushes Work back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Work letting Hackenberg take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackenberg.
A left hand lands to the body for Hackenberg.
A right hand to the body from Hackenberg.
Work pushes Hackenberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Work misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hackenberg blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Hackenberg breaks the clinch.
Hackenberg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hackenberg slips a jab from Work.
Work uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackenberg.
A big left from Work misses.
Work throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hackenberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Work misses with a hook
and Work takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Nice cross by Work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackenberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hackenberg takes a swing at Work's ribcage but misses.
Hackenberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Work swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Work misses the jab.
Hackenberg tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hackenberg tests Work's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Work jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Work misses with a hook.
Hackenberg throws a shot to the body.
Work misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackenberg.
Hackenberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hackenberg misses with a left hand
and Work counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hackenberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Work sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hackenberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Work on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Work walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Work throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Hackenberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Hackenberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hackenberg moves away from the strike by Work. #CL#
Work closes the distance and pushes Hackenberg back into the cage.
Hackenberg lands a shoulder strike.
Hackenberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Work backwards.
Work is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Work tries a body shot but Hackenberg blocks it.
Hackenberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from Hackenberg.
Ray Hackenberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hackenberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Work's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hackenberg lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Work is rocked!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Oh Work is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hackenberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Hackenberg lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Work to his knees! Hackenberg keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Hackenberg!
Ray Hackenberg bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: KOFC 37 - Murphy vs Wrestler
Date: Apr 05, 2017

#R1#
Parks moves out of range of the strikes.
Parks misses the shot to the body.
Work dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parks swings for the body but Work moves out of range.
Work lands an overhand right.
Work connects with a right hand. Parks shakes it off.
Parks connects with a right hand. Work shakes it off.
Work has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Keyboard Warriors in the buildup to the fight.
Work missing with a left hand there. Parks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parks wants to counter the offense by Work and move into the clinch position.
Parks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Work misses with a hook
and Parks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Parks has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Work misses with the head strike.
Parks tries to pull guard but Work won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Parks as Work tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Parks successfully pulls guard. #T1##SUB2#
Parks is looking for a triangle but Work pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Parks is looking for a triangle but Work pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Parks is looking for a triangle but Work pushes his legs off easily.
Work trying to control but Parks is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Parks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Work defends well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parks can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Parks has his foot on Work's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Work works his way back into a safe position though.
Parks pulls Work in close to prevent any damage.
Work content to stall in guard here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Parks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Work gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Parks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Work controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Parks swings for the body but Work moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Work misses the target.
Parks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Work connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parks momentarily.
Work throws a hook but Parks blocks it.
Work jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Work dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Parks lands a two punch combo.
Parks ducks under a wild hook from Work.
Work throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Work throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parks tries to counter by closing the distance.
Parks ducks under a wild hook from Work.
Parks lands a right hook to the body.
Parks misses the body punch
and Work counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Work takes a swing at Parks's ribcage but misses.
Work misses with a looping right.
Parks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Work.
Work loads up on a big right hand but Parks slips the punch.
Work misses with a body shot.
Parks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Work throws out the jab.
Parks drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Work defends it well.#TD#
Work shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Parks's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Parks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Work trying to control the position from guard on top but Parks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Parks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Work has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Parks trying to keep a closed guard but Work is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Parks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Parks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Parks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

I Hate Work 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#
Work misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parks.
Work lands a nice looking body shot.
Work lands a nice looking body shot.
Parks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Work.
Work is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parks can do to turn this around?
Work throws a right and a left that Parks avoids nicely.
Work misses with a hook.
Work lands the left hand.
Work throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parks wants to counter with a clinch but Work pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Work. Parks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parks takes a swing at Work's ribcage but misses.
Parks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks avoids the body shot from Work.
Work takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Parks misses with a wild body shot.
I Hate Work is winning the standup battle so far.
Work misses with an uppercut. Parks saw that one coming.
Parks misses with a body shot. #T1#
Parks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Work counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parks. Work does a little dance to reset his feet.
Work moves into range and connects with a jab.
Work misses with a straight right.
Parks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Work.
Parks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parks jabs at Work's body.
Work takes a swing at Parks's ribcage but misses.
Work avoids the body shot from Parks.
Work was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Parks misses.
Work throws a shot from downtown. Parks moves away and avoids it.
Parks misses with a body shot.
Work just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Work - just one landing.
Parks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Parks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Work to score with a decent uppercut.
Work keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parks misses with a wild body shot.
Parks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Work rather than just go for the knockout.
Parks lands the left hand.
Work thows a left - swing and a miss!
Work throws a body punch but Parks moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Work.
Parks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parks takes a swing at Work's ribcage but misses.
Work is looking to counter punch.
Parks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Work sets himself, and Parks steps forward looking for the clinch! Work avoids it this time.
Nice uppercut there from Parks.
Parks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Work misses with a looping right.
Parks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Work.
Parks just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Parks moves out of range of the strikes.
Parks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parks. Work does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Work fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Parks ducks under a wild hook from Work.
Parks throws a body punch but Work moves out of range.
Work throws a jab when Parks was well out of range.
Work misses with a series of wild punches.
Work misses the jab.
Work with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Parks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Work throws a hook but Parks blocks it.
Work throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Parks moves into the clinch.#T4#
Work tries to throw a body punch but Parks avoids it by throwing Work back against the cage.
Work is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Parks is keeping busy.
Parks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Work smiles and moves away.
Parks sizes up Work with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Parks misses the shot to the body.
Work throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parks tries to counter with a clinch but Work shakes him off and moves away.
Work takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Parks lands a jab to Work's midsection.
Parks staying out of range there.
Work thuds a left hand into Parks's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

I Hate Work dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Work takes a swing at Parks's ribcage but misses.
Work throws a body punch but Parks moves out of range.
Parks swings for the body but Work moves out of range.
Work throws out a loose jab but Parks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Work moves away.
Work digs a good body shot into Parks's ribs.
Parks slips a jab from Work.
Parks throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Work counter with a right hand.
Parks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Work connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks looks to score with a jab to the body but Work is just out of range.
Work throwing a counter right hand but Parks manages to avoid it.
Parks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Parks scores with a body shot.
Work avoids the body shot from Parks.
Parks drops his hands momentarily and Work takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Parks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parks. Work does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parks throws a body punch but Work moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Work. Parks does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Parks tries to counter it with a takedown but Work pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Parks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Work missing with a left hand there. Parks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Work.
Parks misses with a body shot.
Work loads up on a big right hand but Parks slips the punch.
A slow jab from Work misses its intended target.
Parks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Work was well out of range. Poor timing from Parks.
Work waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parks.
Parks wants to counter with a clinch but Work pushes him away.
Parks just misses with a punch to the body.
Parks lands with a right hand.
Parks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parks misses with a body shot. #T2#
Work scores with a nice right hand.
Work cracks Parks with a good jab.
Work defending well as Parks loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parks throws a body shot but no joy.
Work throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parks tries to counter with a clinch but Work shakes him off and moves away.
Parks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Work fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parks manages to avoid it.#TD#
Work bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parks is trying to work for a sweep but Work has mounted him!
Work takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Work unloads with some shots from mount but Parks bucks and avoids them well.
Parks is looking to improve his position but Work isn't that keen on the idea.
Work trying to control but Parks is having none of it.
I Hate Work is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Parks tries to hold on but Work postures up.
Work prevents Parks from getting the reversal.
Work controlling the position easily from mount.
Parks felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Work avoids the attempt from Parks to control.
Parks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Work sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parks tries to hold on but Work pushes him away.
I Hate Work overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Work takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Parks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Work sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I Hate Work showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Work, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... I Hate Work!

Event: CFC 416 - Relaunch
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Holm has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Work finds it's way round the side to connect with Holm's head.
Work cracks Holm with a good jab.
Work throws a body punch but Holm moves out of range.
Work scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Work connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Work bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Work. Holm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Work scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab from Work.#ROC#
Holm is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holm is still on wobbly legs! Can Work finish him?
Work displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holm throws out the jab.
Are you kidding me?! Work ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Holm clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). I Hate Work!

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