Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
A punch combination from Duif misses.
An inside leg kick from Pudzianowski misses.
Duif looks to land a right hand but Pudzianowski moved out of range.
Pudzianowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pudzianowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duif finds it's way round the side to connect with Pudzianowski's head. #CUT2#It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
Duif moves out of range of the leg kick from Pudzianowski.
Duif checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Duif was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duif throws a leg kick which misses Pudzianowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Pudzianowski tries to avoid it.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Duif scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Duif's coach down at Belmiro Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Duif's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Duif rushes Pudzianowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Duif lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duif works on Pudzianowski's body with a couple of short punches.
Duif lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Duif.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pudzianowski jumps guard but Duif stands there with Pudzianowski around his waist. Pudzianowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Duif lands an uppercut.#T1#
Pudzianowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Duif just stands there and leans against the cage.
Duif manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Duif stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pudzianowski is breathing heavily.
Duif lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
Duif gets through Pudzianowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duif keeps control of Pudzianowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Duif lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duif lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Duif.
Our sources have told us that Pudzianowski has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Duif lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Pudzianowski to his knees! Duif keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernand Duif!
During a confident post fight interview, Fernand Duif thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 145 | Barbarian vs Slam II
Date: Mar 16, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Haggar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Haggar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Haggar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Haggar tries to score with some ground and pound. Duif controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Haggar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haggar throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Haggar cracks Duif with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Haggar cracks Duif with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Haggar is putting a hurting on Duif here, landing some big shots from side control.
Duif gets back to half guard.
Duif on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haggar slips a nice elbow through Duif's hands, connecting with Duif's 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!
Duif tries to roll over but Haggar keeps him under control.
Haggar throwing shots but Duif is blocking nicely.
Haggar is just content to waste time from the top position. Duif takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Haggar lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Duif keeping moving, preventing Haggar from controlling successfully.
Haggar wants to pass the guard but Duif is keeping the position.
Haggar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haggar stands and throws Duif's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Haggar trying to control the position but Duif is working away.
Haggar working the body and head with strikes.
Duif sneaks back into half guard.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Haggar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Haggar winds up and cracks Duif with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Haggar throwing shots but Duif is blocking nicely.
Haggar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duif defending well though.
Duif has hold of Haggar's hands but Haggar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Duif wants to improve his position but Haggar is controlling well.
Haggar thows a huge punch but Duif dodges it nicely.
Haggar throws a strike but Duif avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Haggar is looking to work some ground and pound but Duif has wrist control.
Haggar is fighting to break Duif's control of his arms but Duif is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Haggar postures up in Duif's guard and throws a big left but Duif blocks it.
Haggar stopping the sweep attempt from Duif.
Haggar throws an elbow that misses. Duif uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Haggar's guard. Nice move by Duif!#REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haggar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Duif wants to control from the top but Haggar keeps moving.
Duif won't allow Haggar to sweep him here.
Duif wants to pass the guard but Haggar is keeping the position.
Haggar can't keep his opponent in guard - Duif advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Duif content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Duif is just content to waste time from the top position. Haggar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haggar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duif is one step ahead there.
Duif controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Duif trying to control but Haggar is working from the bottom.
Duif's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Haggar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duif controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Duif's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haggar looks to score with a jab to the body but Duif is just out of range.
Duif looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Haggar scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Haggar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Duif walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haggar shoots for a double leg takedown but Duif sprawls well. He's pushed Haggar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Haggar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haggar clobbers Duif with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A left lands for Haggar.
Duif tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haggar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haggar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duif's head.
Haggar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duif as he jumps to the side.
Duif takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Duif throws a head kick but Haggar moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Haggar.
Haggar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Haggar avoids the head kick by Duif.
Duif keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haggar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Haggar or perhaps it was just good defense by Duif, which made it look bad.
Fernand Duif has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Haggar.#TD2#
Duif tries to sprawl but Haggar drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Duif avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haggar.
Haggar thows a huge punch but Duif dodges it nicely.
Haggar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haggar lands strikes from half guard.
Haggar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duif has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haggar is working away from the top position though.
Haggar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Haggar throwing shots but Duif is blocking nicely.
Haggar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haggar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haggar trying to control the action but Duif is working from the bottom.
Haggar wants to advance to full mount but Duif doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T2#
Haggar stopping the sweep attempt from Duif.
Haggar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duif is keeping the position for now.
Duif lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haggar is on top in guard. #REVB#
Haggar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duif preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haggar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haggar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Duif wriggles free and stands up. #T3##TD2#
Haggar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Haggar trying to control the position but Duif is working away.
Haggar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Duif regains half guard, as Haggar was trying to land strikes.
Duif won't allow Haggar to pass to mount.
Duif is looking to improve his position.
Duif has hold of Haggar's hands but Haggar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Haggar thows a huge punch but Duif dodges it nicely. #T4#
Duif wants to get back to full guard.
Haggar throwing shots but Duif is blocking nicely.
Haggar slips a nice elbow through Duif's hands, connecting with Duif's forehead.
Haggar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haggar is trying to control. Duif wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Haggar throwing shots but Duif is blocking nicely.
Duif is refusing to be controlled, as Haggar sits in half guard.
Duif keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haggar throwing shots but Duif is blocking nicely.
Haggar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haggar throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Duif to regain full guard.
Haggar throwing strikes but missing.
Haggar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Haggar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Duif's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Haggar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haggar scores with a nice right hand.
Haggar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD2#
Haggar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Duif manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Duif wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Haggar manages to pass to side control.
Haggar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duif does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haggar working the head and body with strikes.
Haggar misses with a head shot. Duif uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haggar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Haggar throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Haggar stands and throws Duif's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Duif is working to avoid the ground and pound but Haggar connects with a decent elbow.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Haggar in side control, throwing shots but Duif defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duif is trying to improve his position.
The strikes coming from Haggar are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Haggar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Duif is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Haggar is trying to ground and pound but Duif uses the momentary lack of control by Haggar to regain half guard.
Haggar winds up and cracks Duif with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fernand Duif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Duif is looking to improve his position.
Haggar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Haggar is looking to stall here but Duif recovers full guard.
Haggar is in close to Duif's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Duif looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Duif keeping moving, preventing Haggar from controlling successfully.
Haggar postures up in Duif's guard and throws a big left but Duif blocks it. #T3#
Haggar throws a big right hand that misses.
Haggar trying to control the position from guard on top but Duif is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haggar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haggar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Duif's head.
Duif controlling Haggar's posture.
Duif is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haggar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duif swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haggar working some strikes from top position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haggar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Haggar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duif preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haggar throws a big elbow that misses.
Haggar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Haggar wants to pass the guard but Duif is keeping the position.
Haggar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duif works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duif utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haggar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haggar lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haggar working some strikes from top position.
Mike Haggar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haggar cracks Duif with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Haggar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haggar 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SFL 135 | Akinwande vs Wanker
Date: Feb 04, 2022

#R1#
Viking throws a shot to the body.
Duif fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Viking ducks under a wild hook from Duif.
Duif takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Fernand Duif has been cut.
Viking lands with a thumping leg kick.
Viking swings away with a body shot that misses
and Viking takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Andy Viking has been cut.
Duif's coach down at Tran MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Duif's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Viking throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Viking moves out of range of the strikes.
Viking swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Duif gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Our sources have told us that Viking has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Duif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viking lands a knee to the body.
Viking crunches a lovely knee into Duif's ribcage.
Duif looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Viking.
Viking landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Viking lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Viking throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Viking connects with a nasty looking knee right to Duif's face.
Viking tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Viking.
Viking presses Duif against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Viking. #T1#
Viking tries to work over Duif's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viking lands a damaging elbow.
Duif has a couple of punches blocked by Viking.
Duif struggles to land a body shot inside as Viking controls his hands.
Viking really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Duif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viking's elbow.
Viking blocks a body shot from Duif.
Viking landing knees to the body.
Viking lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Duif or not.
A short body shot lands from Viking as the two fighters clinch.
Viking lands a body punch in the clinch.
Viking lands an elbow that stopped Duif in his tracks for a moment.
Viking putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Duif in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Viking.
Knees to the body from Viking.
Viking lands an elbow that stopped Duif in his tracks for a moment.
Viking pushes Duif back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viking unloads a knee to the mid-section. Duif lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Viking lands a right hand.
Viking unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Viking lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Viking tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Viking using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Viking lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Viking landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Viking utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Viking scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duif takes a knee to the side of the body.
Viking with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Viking utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Viking lands a nice uppercut.
Viking scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duif takes a knee to the side of the body.
Duif takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#That has opened up Fernand Duif's cut even more.
Viking putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Duif in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Viking cracks Duif with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Viking.
Viking lands a nice knee to the body.
Viking lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Viking creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duif's defenses.
Viking missing with knees to the body.
Viking lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duif takes an elbow to the forehead.
Viking scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Viking obliges.
A short right from Viking.
Viking scores a nice knee to the body.
Duif managing to block the knees to the body from Viking.
Knees in the clinch landing for Viking.
Duif misses with some punches.
Duif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viking connects with a nasty looking knee right to Duif's face.
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!
Nice body punch from Viking.
Duif wants to stall.
Viking lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Viking digs a right hand underneath Duif's ribcage. Duif let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Viking lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Duif takes a knee to the side of the body.
Duif swings wildly with an uppercut but Viking uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viking misses with a body punch.
Viking unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Viking using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Viking lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#The cut above Fernand Duif's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Viking lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Duif managing to block the knees to the body from Viking.
Viking softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Viking is working Duif over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Viking.
Viking scores with a shoulder strike.
Viking comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Viking is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duif is defending well for now.
Viking unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Viking softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duif misses with a punch to the body.
Duif blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Viking dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Viking lands an overhand right.
Duif pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viking scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Viking rushes Duif and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Duif takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Viking.
Viking lands with a short shot to the head.
Viking lands a good knee to the midsection. Duif won't want to take too many of those.
Viking is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viking creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Viking pushes Duif back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Viking lands an elbow inside that Duif shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duif blocks a body shot from Viking.
Viking misses with a knee strike.
Viking landing knees to the body.
Duif is breathing heavily.
Viking lands an elbow inside that Duif shrugs off.
Viking creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duif's defenses.
Viking comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#Duif is rocked!#CUT#Fernand Duif's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Viking misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duif is still on wobbly legs! Can Viking finish him?#T1#
Nice elbow from Viking.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andy Viking!
Post fight, Andy Viking took to the microphone: 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how many people remember you when you die'.

Event: SFL 130 | Emminence
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circling - Bone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice inside leg kick there by Duif. That's going to slow Bone down.
Bone throws an overhand right that lands on Duif's shoulder, as Duif tries to avoid the shot.
Bone scores with the left hand. Duif knows he should have avoided that one.
Duif tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duif tries to clinch there but Bone circles away.
Bone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bone throws a shot from downtown. Duif moves away and avoids it.
Bone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Duif misses the jab.#CL2#
Bone tries to keep at a distance but Duif has taken the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Bone.
Bone has Duif pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bone.
Duif misses with the head strike.
Duif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duif scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Duif can't find room to land a body shot as Bone controls the action.
Bone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bone stalls.
Bone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duif's coach down at Tran MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Duif's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bone lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bone.
I was talking to Bone's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duif.
A short body shot lands from Bone as the two fighters clinch.
Duif looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Bone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bone lands a nice uppercut.
Bone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duif's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duifs head.
Duif's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Bone. #T2##BC#
Bone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bone scores with a body shot.
Bone connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Duif covering up! Bone comes in with a big uppercut and Duif goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kay Bone!
A victorious Kay Bone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFL 121 | Poli vs Bangin III
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Duif connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Duif pushes Mihailov up against the cage in a clinch.
Mihailov wants to stall. #BC2#
Mihailov manages to break the clinch. #KD2#
A head kick lands from Mihailov that sends Duif to the canvas. Duif tries to scramble back to his feet but Mihailov brings him back down into side control. #CUT2#It looks like Fernand Duif has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mihailov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Duif is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Duif definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
I wouldn't like to be where Duif is right now.
Duif is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mihailov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Duif blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mihailov.
Duif keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Duif keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Duif wants to get back to his feet.
Mihailov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duif's head. #T1#
Duif controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mihailov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mihailov wants to stand up but Duif manages to regain full guard.
Mihailov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mihailov tries to stand but Duif is controlling from the bottom.
Duif tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mihailov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mihailov throws an elbow that misses. Duif uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mihailov's guard. Nice move by Duif!#REVR#
Duif is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2##SU#
Duif stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A big left from Duif misses.
Mihailov wants to counter with a clinch but Duif pushes him away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mihailov moves out of range of the strikes.
Duif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mihailov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Mihailov. Those never looked like landing.
Duif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mihailov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Duif defends it well.
Duif is looking to clinch but Mihailov is avoiding it.
Mihailov lands a head kick! #CL#
Mihailov tries to keep at a distance but Duif has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duif can't find room to land a body shot as Mihailov controls the action.
Mihailov is looking to break free of the clinch but Duif has double underhooks.
Mihailov is trying to force a seperation but Duif has the dominant position.#BC2#
Mihailov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mihailov wants to clinch up but Duif keeps it at a distance.
Mihailov throws a right and a left that Duif avoids nicely. #T3#
Mihailov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mihailov jabs Duif to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A good leg kick by Duif.
Mihailov looks to land a combination but Duif avoids it well. #CL2#
Mihailov instigates a clinch.
Mihailov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duif prevents it.
Duif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mihailov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Duif.
Duif blocks a body shot from Mihailov.
Duif lands a body shot.
Mihailov looks winded!
Duif will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mihailov up against the cage.
Duif lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mihailov backwards.
Mihailov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Duif. #T4#
Duif swings wildly with an uppercut but Mihailov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Duif makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duif lands with a right to the head.
Mihailov has had enough of the clinch but Duif keeps him there for the moment.
Mihailov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Come on Duif - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Mihailov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mihailov misses with a double jab.
Duif is looking to counter punch.
Duif misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mihailov misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Mihailov.
The crowd cheers as Duif lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mihailov doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Hristo Mihailov has been cut.
Duif works the jab nicely.
Mihailov tries to clinch
and Duif counters with a left and a right that stings Mihailov.
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 Fernand Duif will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Duif takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Duif has managed to clinch.
Duif lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mihailov has had enough of the clinch but Duif keeps him there for the moment.
Mihailov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mihailov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Duif prevents Mihailov from breaking the clinch.
Duif lands with a left to the head.
Mihailov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Duif is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Duif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duif misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Duif fails to land.
Duif has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duif.
A short body shot lands from Duif as the two fighters clinch.
Mihailov looking to stall.
Mihailov is breathing heavily.
Duif lands a body punch in the clinch.
Duif lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Nice body punch from Duif.
Duif lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mihailov backwards.
Duif working aggressively here.
Duif stalling against the cage.
Mihailov is trying to push Duif away but Duif has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Duif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duif working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mihailov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Duif is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fernand Duif has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hristo Mihailov.
Duif digs a right hand underneath Mihailov's ribcage. Mihailov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duif lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mihailov takes a shot to the head.
Duif lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duif lands a nice uppercut.
Duif lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duif lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mihailov tries to break the clinch but Duif is controlling the position.
Mihailov takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Duif can't find room to land a body shot as Mihailov controls the action.
Duif stalling in the clinch.
Duif can't find room to land a body shot as Mihailov controls the action.
Duif lands a shot to the body.
Mihailov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duif lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duif lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duif lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mihailov.
Duif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duif cracks Mihailov with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihailov.
A short right from Duif.
A right hand to the body from Duif.
Mihailov prevents a body shot from Duif.
Mihailov blocks an uppercut.
Mihailov trying to control the position but instead, Duif has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mihailov into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Duif. #T3#
Duif working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duif can't find room to land a body shot as Mihailov controls the action.
Mihailov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Duif misses with a shot to the kidneys. #KD#
Duif drops Mihailov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mihailov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Duif is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mihailov looking to stall.
Duif misses with a punch to the body.
Mihailov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Duif to keep the fight standing.
Duif is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mihailov can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Mihailov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duif throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4##KD#
Duif lands a big head kick that sends Mihailov tumbling to the mat! Duif takes a step backwards and waves Mihailov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Mihailov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duif slips a jab and a cross from Mihailov.
Mihailov is still on wobbly legs! Can Duif finish him?
Duif throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Duif drives through and clinches with Mihailov against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihailov.
Mihailov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duif is defending well for now.
Mihailov seems to have recovered his senses.
Mihailov gets through Duif's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Mihailov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mihailov tries to land a front kick but Duif steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Duif is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mihailov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duif. #CL#
Duif clinches up against the cage.
Duif has Mihailov pressed against the cage.
Duif lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mihailov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Duif tries a body shot but Mihailov blocks it.
Duif working aggressively here.
Mihailov wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fernand Duif dominated that second 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Duif with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hristo Mihailov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duif tries to close the distance and clinch but Mihailov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duif dodges the punch combination from Mihailov.
A leg kick checked by Mihailov.
Mihailov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Duif defends it well.
A low kick lands for Duif.
Duif throws a leg kick which misses Mihailov's front leg but catches the back leg as Mihailov tries to avoid it. #CL#
Duif instigates a clinch.
Mihailov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Duif smiles and moves away. #CL#
Duif moves into the clinch successfully.
Duif lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duif lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Duif on the inside.
Duif works on Mihailov's body with a couple of short punches.
Duif throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihailov.
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!
Duif goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Duif works on Mihailov's body with a couple of short punches.
Mihailov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Duif.
Duif throws a head punch that misses.
Duif lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mihailov backwards.
Mihailov is trying to push Duif away but Duif has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mihailov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Duif scores with a shot to the side of Mihailov's head.
Mihailov is trying to pull guard but Duif has him pressed against the cage.
Fernand Duif has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hristo Mihailov.
Mihailov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Duif softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duif throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duif lands with a left to the head.
Duif displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mihailov up against the cage.
Duif lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duif throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Duif as the two fighters clinch.
Duif stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duif.
Duif lands an uppercut.
Duif lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Duif as the two fighters clinch.
Duif lands a nice shot to the body.
Duif lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mihailov or not.
Duif lands with a right to the head.
You can see that Mihailov has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Duif lands a hook that snaps the head of Mihailov backwards.
Fernand Duif has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mihailov's elbow.
Mihailov blocks a body shot from Duif.
Duif will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mihailov up against the cage.
Mihailov is trying to push Duif away but Duif has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mihailov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duif walks away with a smile on his face. Mihailov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Mihailov fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Mihailov.
Duif connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Duif has closed the distance and engaged Mihailov in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duif.
Mihailov can't break the clinch.
Duif works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Duif has Mihailov pressed against the cage.
Duif working aggressively here.
Duif lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duif lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mihailov backwards.
Duif misses with a body punch. #T4##BC2#
Mihailov breaks the clinch.
Mihailov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duif fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duif throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mihailov counters with a three punch combo that has Duif backing up. Duif nods at Mihailov to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mihailov misses with a hook.
Mihailov looks to land a combination but Duif avoids it well.
Duif works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Duif avoids the body shot from Mihailov.
Duif lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mihailov throws a series of punches but Duif avoids them all with ease.
Duif tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mihailov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#KD#
Duif drops Mihailov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mihailov looks back up at him and smiles so Duif waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hristo Mihailov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duif wants to clinch up but Mihailov keeps it at a distance.
Mihailov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duif tries to clinch but Mihailov moves out of range.
Mihailov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Duif tries to clinch but Mihailov is having none of it.
And Mihailov tries to counter it with a takedown but Duif pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mihailov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duif moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fernand Duif showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duif, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SFL 114 | Barbarian vs Bone
Date: Nov 10, 2021

#R1#
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duif scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Billy Bob Brown has been cut.
Duif tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Duif checks it well.
Duif tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brown counters with a good low kick that Duif was not able to check.
Duif tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Fernand Duif has been cut.
Duif misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Brown counters with a crisp one two that drops Duif! Brown thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Duif to his feet! Duif is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duif tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernand Duif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duif misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Duif misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Duif is looking to clinch. #T1##KD2#
Brown cracks Duif with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Duif looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Brown finish him? #ROC2#Duif is rocked!
Duif throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Duif tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duif misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a nice low kick that buckles Duif's knee momentarily.
Duif tries a low kick but Brown avoids it.#CL2#
Brown forces Duif back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duif blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Duif lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duif avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
Duif blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown landing knees to the head.
Brown lands a body punch.
Duif throws a head punch that misses.
Duif is looking to control Brown's arms but Brown gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duif has his back to the cage.
Duif blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duif's elbow.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Duif throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Duif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Brown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brown throws an elbow but misses.
Duif looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Duif avoids the damage to the body.
Duif presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Duif can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Duif misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Duif fails to land.
Duif misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Duif.
Duif on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Brown trying to land knees to the body.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Duif misses with the head strike.
Brown scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Brown.
Duif is breathing heavily.
Brown lands a damaging elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
Brown lands a body punch.
Brown is struggling to control the position.
Brown with a knee to the head.
Brown gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brown landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
Brown scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown pushes Duif back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brown is leaning against Duif and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brown landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T4#
Brown lands a good knee to the midsection. Duif won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brown obliges.
Brown connects with a knee to the head.
Brown dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brown crunches a lovely knee into Duif's ribcage.
Brown tries a knee to the head but Duif blocks it.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duif is defending well for now.
Brown connects with a knee to the head.
Brown lands an elbow that stopped Duif in his tracks for a moment.
Brown is working Duif over against the cage.
Duif takes a knee right on the jaw!
Duif takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brown obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown lands a knee to the body.
Brown lands an elbow inside that Duif shrugs off.
Brown misses with a knee strike.
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bob Brown 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#
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
Duif tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Brown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown keeps Duif at a distance using the push kick. #KD2#
Brown lands a big right hand that sends Duif crashing to the mat! Brown stays standing though and waves Duif back to his feet!
Oh Duif 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!
Duif scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brown ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Duif out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Bob Brown!
After winning the bout, Billy Bob Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 822 Whymer vs. DeSilva
Date: Aug 08, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Jones rushes Duif and presses him up against the cage.
Duif misses with the head strike.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Fernand Duif has been cut.#TD2#
Jones pulls guard successfully.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Duif stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Duif postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duif controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Duif continues to stall.#T1#
Duif advances to half guard.
Jones is controlling Duif's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duif's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duif's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Duif is keeping busy.
Jones throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T2##SUB2#
Jones looking to break Duif's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Duif remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jones will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Duif is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. #CL#
Duif takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Duif lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duif walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Duif drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duif is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Duif has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Good body shot from Duif.
Duif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.#T3#
Jones is trying to pull guard but Duif turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Duif smiles and moves away.
Fernand Duif has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Jones.
Duif throws a head kick that misses.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duif feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Duif's defenses.
Duif tries a head kick but it misses.
Duif lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Duif moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
Fernand Duif is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones blocks a head kick by Duif.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Jones.
Duif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Duif misses its intended target. #T4#
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duif.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duif slips a jab from Jones.
Duif is looking to clinch.
Jones throws a hook but Duif blocks it.
Jones throws a right hand that Duif ducks under and follows up with a left that Duif also avoids with ease.
A head kick from Duif lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Duif tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duif manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duif tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Duif sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Duif has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Duif forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Duif as the two fighters clinch.
Jones looks winded!
A hook to the body from Duif.
Duif lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duif lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duif lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Duif cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Duif softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fernand Duif dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fernand Duif's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Duif has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duif is trying to stall.
Duif leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Duif just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Duif keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Duif prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Jones. #TD2#
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Duif to the mat.
Duif is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jones is trying to keep Duif in close.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Duif haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Duif stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Duif's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Duif fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Duif shows good takedown defense.
Fernand Duif has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Jones.#KD#
Duif sends Jones crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Duif is motioning to the referee to let Jones up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Jones is rocked!
Fernand Duif is winning the standup battle so far.
Duif takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duif is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Duif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Duif counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Jones avoids the head kick by Duif.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duif looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duif stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Duif tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Duif sprawls well.
Jones dives in and grabs Duif's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duif pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Duif tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
A head kick misses from Duif.
Jones throws out a counter right but Duif avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Duif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duif on the side of the head.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Duif takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Duif moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duif misses with some punches.
Duif digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duif working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duif can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones jumps guard but Duif stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Duif.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Duif won't allow it.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Duif.
Duif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones prevents a body shot from Duif. #T4#
Duif lands a left hand.
Duif lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Duif finish him?
Duif digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duif lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Duif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Duif on the inside.
Duif blocks an uppercut.
Duif lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Duif just stands there and leans against the cage.
Duif struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Duif lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Duif softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Duif is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duif misses with some punches.
Duif working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fernand Duif has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duif throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duif lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fernand Duif dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fernand Duif's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Duif lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Jones head around and knocks him out cold! Duif hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fernand Duif!
Fernand Duif decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 806 Trump vs. Nti
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Duif tries a head kick but it misses.
Da Oxlade seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Duif clinches up against the cage.
Duif can't find room to land a body shot as Da Oxlade controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Da Oxlade.
Da Oxlade misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Duif 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.
Duif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duif.
Da Oxlade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Da Oxlade misses with the head strike.
Duif stalling in the clinch.
Duif lands a nice shot to the body.
Duif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duif working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Da Oxlade throws a punch but it's blocked by Duif.
Duif scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Da Oxlade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duif tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Oxlade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Da Oxlade thinks about countering with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Duif.
Da Oxlade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duif throws a head kick but Da Oxlade moves out of range. #T1#
Da Oxlade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Mawi Da Oxlade has been cut.#CL2#
Duif pushes Da Oxlade up against the cage in a clinch.
Da Oxlade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Da Oxlade breaks from the clinch.
Da Oxlade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duif pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duif looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fernand Duif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duif tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Da Oxlade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Da Oxlade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Oxlade blocks a head kick by Duif.
A little feinted left hand from Da Oxlade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duif's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Da Oxlade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Duif scrambles back to his feet.
Duif connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Duif tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duif takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Duif lands a big head kick that sends Da Oxlade tumbling to the mat! Duif takes a step backwards and waves Da Oxlade back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duif tries to clinch but Da Oxlade is having none of it. #T2##CL2#
Duif has Da Oxlade up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Da Oxlade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duif wants to stall.
Duif trying to stall but Da Oxlade improves his position.
Da Oxlade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duif.
Duif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Da Oxlade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Da Oxlade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#It looks like Fernand Duif has been cut.
Duif looks winded!
Da Oxlade lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Da Oxlade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Da Oxlade lands a big head kick that sends Duif tumbling to the mat! Da Oxlade takes a step backwards and waves Duif back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Duif is rocked!
Duif moves to clinch but Da Oxlade breaks away
and Da Oxlade counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Duif out cold! What a finish! Da Oxlade is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mawi Da Oxlade!
Mawi Da Oxlade 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: ALPHA-1: Fight Kingdom Night 1
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duif.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Duif.
Smith follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Duif definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Duif.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duif walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith is looking to slow Duif down with leg kicks.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Duif's head back.
Smith lands a head kick. Duif smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Fernand Duif has been cut.
A head kick misses from Duif. #CL#
Duif darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Duif lands a body shot.
Duif pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duif can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Duif uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
A body shot lands from Duif.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Duif's face. #T1#
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith wants to stall.
We've been informed that Smith 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.
Duif lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duif struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Duif avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Duif lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duif misses with a punch on the inside.
Duif pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith looks winded!
Smith is looking to control Duif's arms but Duif gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Come on Duif - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith tries to stall but Duif uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Duif works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Duif pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duif working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith blocks a body shot from Duif.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Duif dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Duif blocks an uppercut.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Duif scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duif working aggressively here.
Duif tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Duif back against the cage.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Duif is blocking nicely.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duif blocking some punches.
Duif has Smith pressed against the cage.
Duif throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duif can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Duif misses with some punches.
Duif softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duif throws a head punch that misses.
Duif lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Duif swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duif working aggressively here. #T3#
Smith tries a knee to the head but Duif blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Duif.
Duif lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duif is working Smith over against the cage.
Duif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duif lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Duif softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Duif.
A hook to the body from Duif.
Duif lands a shoulder strike.
Duif tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Duif back against the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Duif lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Duif drops Smith onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Smith is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Duif is muscling Smith up against the cage and as Smith bounces back off, Duif cracks him with a huge right hand! Smith crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fernand Duif!
A victorious Fernand Duif thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ALPHA-1: Unbreakable
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Duif steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Boise.
De Boise with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duif throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Boise.
De Boise looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've been informed that Duif 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.
Duif takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Boise connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duif's hands.
De Boise scores with a push kick.
De Boise cracks Duif with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Boise with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Fernand Duif has been cut.#CL2#
Duif clinches up against the cage.
Duif lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Boise is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Duif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
De Boise tries to throw a body punch but Duif avoids it by throwing De Boise back against the cage.
De Boise has a couple of punches blocked by Duif. #BC#
De Boise breaks from the clinch.
Duif missing with a left hand there. De Boise was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Boise has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Duif throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Boise.
De Boise throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Duif looks to land a right hand but De Boise moved out of range.
Duif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Boise sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duif connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Boise swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Boise wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Boise. #T2#
Duif tries to clinch up but De Boise circles away and keeps his distance.
Duif tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and De Boise counters with a nice uppercut.
Duif misses with a left hand
and De Boise counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Boise misses with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duif.
De Boise swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Duif gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duif misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Boise. #T3#
De Boise lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duif backwards.
De Boise throws a punch but it's blocked by Duif.
Duif lands a shot to the body.
De Boise can't break the clinch.
De Boise struggles to land a body shot inside as Duif controls his hands.
Duif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duif misses with the head strike.
Duif scores with a hook to the body.
De Boise is breathing heavily.
Duif softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duif digs a right hand underneath De Boise's ribcage. De Boise let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duif working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Duif.
Duif can't find room to land a body shot as De Boise controls the action.
Duif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Boise misses with a punch to the body.
De Boise's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Boise blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duif lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Boise backwards. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duif lands a hook that snaps the head of De Boise backwards.
Duif scores with a shoulder strike.
De Boise lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duif backwards.
De Boise misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Boise working aggressively here.
De Boise throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duif creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duif working aggressively here.
Duif misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Boise tries to throw a body punch but Duif avoids it by throwing De Boise back against the cage.
De Boise throws a head punch that misses.
De Boise misses with a body punch.
Duif pressing his opponent against the cage.
Duif working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Boise misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Boise struggles to land a body shot inside as Duif controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fernand Duif will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fernand Duif's cut.
That's time! De Boise's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
De Boise lands with a straight right. Duif didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Duif misses.
De Boise throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duif misses with a hook
enabling De Boise to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Duif rushes De Boise and presses him up against the cage.
De Boise struggles to land a body shot inside as Duif controls his hands.
Duif is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Boise is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Duif.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Boise misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duif lands a left hand.
Duif struggles to land a body shot inside as De Boise controls his hands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Duif in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Duif blocks an elbow strike.
De Boise lands a shoulder strike.
Duif misses with the head strike. #T1#
Duif scores with a hook to the body.
De Boise tries a body shot but Duif blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duif makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Duif.
De Boise misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duif misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from De Boise.
Duif working aggressively here.
De Boise doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Boise tries to work over Duif's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duif tries to throw a body punch but De Boise avoids it by throwing Duif back against the cage.
Duif cracks De Boise with a nice body shot.
De Boise blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duif misses with a punch to the body.
Duif has a couple of punches blocked by De Boise.
De Boise lands a left hand.
Duif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Boise blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Boise can't find room to land a body shot as Duif controls the action.
De Boise blocks an uppercut.
Fernand Duif seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from De Boise.
A short left from Duif.
Duif'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!
Duif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Boise doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Duif as the two fighters clinch.
De Boise gets through Duif's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Boise doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Boise blocking some punches.
Duif prevents a body shot from De Boise.
De Boise misses with a punch on the inside.
Duif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Boise tries a body shot but Duif blocks it.
Duif prevents a body shot from De Boise.
Duif lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Boise blocking some punches.
De Boise misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duif.#T3#
Duif keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Boise's efforts to push away.
De Boise misses with the head strike.
De Boise tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duif's elbow.
De Boise throws a punch but it's blocked by Duif.
Duif pushes De Boise back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Boise's elbow.
Duif cracks De Boise with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Duif.
Duif misses with a punch to the body.
De Boise goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duif lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duif prevents a body shot from De Boise.
Duif can't find room to land a body shot as De Boise controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on De Boise's face as he tries to break the clinch.
De Boise's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duif works on De Boise's body with a couple of short punches.
Duif lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duif. #T4#
De Boise doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duif lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Boise.
Duif just leaning against De Boise, taking a breather.
De Boise lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Boise tries to work over Duif's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duif misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Boise tries to work over Duif's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duif stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Duif tries to throw a body punch but De Boise avoids it by throwing Duif back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Duif.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duif.
Duif'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.
Duif lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duif lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Boise backwards.
Duif throws a punch but it's blocked by De Boise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fernand Duif showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fernand Duif'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Duif.
Duif connects with a nice looking jab.
Duif tries to clinch but De Boise moves out of range.
Fernand Duif is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Boise lands a head kick!
De Boise looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Duif fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Boise, pushing him back against the cage.
Duif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duif.
Duif throws a head punch that misses.
Duif misses with some punches.
Duif blocks a body shot from De Boise.
De Boise working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duif.
Duif doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Duif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Boise misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duif.
Duif lands an uppercut.
De Boise tries to throw a body punch but Duif avoids it by throwing De Boise back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Boise.
Duif has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duif dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short left from De Boise.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Boise.
Duif gets through De Boise's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Duif.
Duif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Boise doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from De Boise fails to land.
De Boise can't break the clinch.
Duif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Boise blocks a body shot from Duif. #T2#
De Boise throws a punch but it's blocked by Duif.
Cedric De Boise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Boise tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duif is struggling to control the position.
A hook to the body from Duif.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
De Boise prevents a body shot from Duif.
Duif lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duif has a couple of punches blocked by De Boise.
De Boise misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Duif - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Duif effectively controlling the action here.
Duif lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Boise backwards.
De Boise lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duif.
De Boise misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duif misses with a body punch. #T3#
De Boise misses with a punch on the inside.
De Boise tries to throw a body punch but Duif avoids it by throwing De Boise back against the cage.
Duif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duif gets through De Boise's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duif taking a breather.
Duif is looking to control De Boise's arms but De Boise gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duif has his back to the cage.
Duif stalls.
De Boise lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
De Boise breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Boise with a jab.
Duif throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Boise counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good exchange - De Boise coming out on top.
A jab from De Boise does it's job there.#T4#
A punch combination from Duif misses.
De Boise fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duif has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Duif misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duif goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Boise is looking to counter punch.
Duif connects with a single shot there.
De Boise throws out a loose jab but Duif uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Boise thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Boise swats away the attempt to clinch by Duif.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fernand Duif.
I've got Duif 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernand Duif!
Fernand Duif managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, METTLE, into his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Arteta vs Camara
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Duif throws a low kick but Goose moves out of range easily.
Goose circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duif 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. #CL#
Duif gets tackled into the cage by Goose . Goose maintains the clinch.
Goose misses with a punch on the inside.
Duif working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duif blocks an uppercut.
Goose misses with a punch to the body.
Duif manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Goose is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duif working aggressively here.
Duif scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duif lands a right hand.
Goose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Duif lands a right hand.
Duif lands a nice uppercut.
Goose throws a punch but it's blocked by Duif.
Goose misses with some punches.
Goose lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goose working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duif.
Goose prevents a body shot from Duif.
Duif lands a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Duif 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.
Duif misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Goose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duif is looking to clinch but Goose is avoiding it. #CL2#
Duif has Goose up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goose .
Duif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duif throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Goose fails to land.
Duif lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Duif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duif lands a body punch.
Goose is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Duif.
Goose can't find room to land a body shot as Duif controls the action.
Goose working aggressively here.
Duif misses with a body punch.
Duif scores with a hook to the body.
Duif lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goose backwards.
Duif blocks an uppercut.
Duif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duif lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duif throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goose s head. #ROC2#Goose is rocked!
Duif lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Goose is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duif lands a big right hand that drops Goose ! The killer instinct kicks in and Duif finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Duif!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernand Duif!
After winning the bout, Fernand Duif thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#866 Hoppe v Banner
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duif slips a jab and a cross from Hiko.
Duif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiko.
Fernand Duif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiko swats away the attempt to clinch by Duif.
Duif doesn't manage to clinch there - Hiko circles away. #CL2#
Duif has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hiko blocks an uppercut.
Duif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duif pushes Hiko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Duif pushes Hiko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiko tries to stall but Duif uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Duif working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Duif fails to land.
Hiko lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiko.
Duif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duif scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duif prevents the takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Hiko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hiko wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Hiko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duif pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Hiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiko throws a sloppy head kick and Duif moves out of range easily.
Duif tries to clinch but Hiko moves out of range.
Duif tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hiko swats away the attempt to clinch by Duif.
Hiko keeps the fight on the outside.
Duif wants to clinch up but Hiko keeps it at a distance.
Duif 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.
Hiko avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Duif gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Duif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duif swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duif prevents Hiko from breaking the clinch.
Hiko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Duif avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Duif throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiko.
Duif lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duif gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hiko.
Duif throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiko. #T2#
Duif scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Hiko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Duif is trying to keep an underhook but Hiko manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hiko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hiko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duif defending well though.
Duif wants to get back to his feet.
Duif blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hiko.
Duif keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hiko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hiko throws a strike but Duif avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hiko looking to sit in guard and control but Duif gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hiko looking to control. #T3#
Duif won't allow Hiko to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hiko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Duif passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiko trying his best to control but Duif has mounted him.
Hiko is working to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Duif stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Duif is looking to clinch.
Duif blocks a head kick by Hiko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duif looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Hiko misses the target.#T4##CL2#
Duif fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hiko, pushing him back against the cage.
Hiko misses with some punches.
Duif lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hiko backwards.
Duif swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiko blocking some punches.
Hiko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Duif scores with a shot to the side of Hiko's head.
Duif misses with the head strike.
Hiko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Duif misses with the head strike.
Duif prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Hiko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiko throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Duif closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Hiko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duif slips a jab from Hiko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernand Duif dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Duif has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Duif on the inside.
Fernand Duif seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Duif scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hiko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duif after a bit of a struggle.
Hiko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hiko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duif lands a hook that snaps the head of Hiko backwards.
Duif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hiko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hiko looking to stall.
Duif has a couple of punches blocked by Hiko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Duif scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duif throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Duif fails to land.
Duif misses with some punches.
Hiko blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Hiko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Duif clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duif is trying to remain composed but Hiko is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T1#
Hiko misses with an elbow to the head.
Fernand Duif has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hiko is punishing Duif with strikes - can he finish him?!
Duif manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Hiko is now in side control.
Duif is trying to buck Hiko off.
Hiko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Duif is avoiding damage well.
Hiko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Duif is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hiko is controlling him well.
Hiko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hiko is looking to take a break and control but Duif is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Hiko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Duif is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES2#
Duif throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Duif clinches up with Hiko and pushes him back against the cage.
Duif lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#Aki Hiko's cut is getting worse.
Duif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hiko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duif misses with the head strike.
Duif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duif misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Hiko lands a hook that snaps the head of Duif backwards.
Duif throws a head punch that misses.
Duif has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hiko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Duif is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Hiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duif keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hiko's efforts to push away.
Duif is pressed up against the cage. Hiko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duif down to the mat. Duif avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hiko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duif tries to clinch up.
Duif tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiko swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Duif has taken the fight to the clinch.
Duif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hiko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duif is pressed up against the cage. Hiko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duif down to the mat. Duif avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Duif clinches up with Hiko and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Duif fails to land.
Duif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duif has a couple of punches blocked by Hiko. #T4#
Duif throws a head punch that misses.
Hiko can't get the takedown.
Duif misses with the head strike.
Hiko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Duif pushes Hiko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiko has Duif pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Duif manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Duif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hiko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duif prevents the takedown attempt.
Duif misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiko.
Duif lands with a left to the head.
Duif working aggressively here.
Duif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duif lands with a left to the head.
Duif lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hiko to his knees! Duif keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernand Duif!
A very excited looking Fernand Duif 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: GAMMA#857 Grubber v Hiro
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
Smith 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.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duif moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Fernand Duif has been cut.
Duif takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Duif avoids it.
Smith avoids the head kick by Duif.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duif.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duif doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Duif pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Duif! Smith dives in looking to finish! Duif is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith!
John Smith gave a mention to Hardcore Sports Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GAMMA#851 Spike v Hiro
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Duif. #CL2#
Steele clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duif.
Steele lands a shoulder strike.
Steele utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Steele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duif backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duif.
Duif blocks an elbow strike.
Duif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duif misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele scores with a shot to the side of Duif's head.
Steele throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Duif breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duif throws a sloppy head kick and Steele moves out of range easily.
Steele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Steele blocks a head kick by Duif.
Duif misses with a low kick as Steele jumps back.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A thudding body kick lands there by Duif!
Duif looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Steele throws a jab when Duif was well out of range.
Jab from Duif.
Steele jabs at Duif's body.
Jab by Steele.
Steele lands with a cross.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duif manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Steele gets a clinch.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duif. #BC#
Duif breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steele swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duif makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
And Duif counters with a quick kick to the body but Steele blocks it.
Duif throws a sloppy head kick and Steele moves out of range easily.
Steele throws a counter combo.
Duif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
Steele throws an overhand right that lands on Duif's shoulder, as Duif tries to avoid the shot.
Duif misses with a low kick.
Steele misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duif misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Steele throws a jab when Duif was well out of range.
Duif dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steele. That did some damage!
Steele falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duif counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've been told by Duif's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Duif ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steele misses the body punch
and Duif counters with an inside leg kick.
Duif dodges the punch combination from Steele.
An inside leg kick lands from Duif.
Duif throws a hook but Steele avoids it easily.
Duif sets himself, and Steele steps forward looking for the clinch! Duif avoids it this time.
Duif throws the left hand but Steele avoids the punch easily.
Duif just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Steele forces Duif back against the cage and clinches.
Duif wants to get back to striking at distance but Steele won't allow it.
Duif misses with a body punch.
Duif takes a knee to the side of the body.
Duif is breathing heavily.
Steele scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Steele lands an elbow inside that Duif shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Fernand Duif has been cut.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duif's elbow.
Steele blocks an uppercut.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Steele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steele throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Knees in the clinch landing for Steele.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
Steele lands with a short shot to the head.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section. Duif lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duif is defending well for now.
Steele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Steele.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duif takes an elbow to the temple.
Steele scores with a shot to the side of Duif's head. #BC#
Duif breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice combination there by Steele.
Steele slips a jab from Duif.
Nice cross by Steele.
Steele jabs Duif to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duif manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Steele moves into the clinch.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Duif misses with some punches.
Duif has had enough of the clinch but Steele keeps him there for the moment.
Duif's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steele tries a knee to the head but Duif blocks it. #BC#
Duif breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duif looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steele checks a low kick from Duif.
Duif tries to land a leg kick but Steele saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fernand Duif's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Steele stalks Duif and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Duif's face. Duif staggers backwards, shaken.
Duif bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Duif.
Jason Steele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steele moves in looking to clinch but Duif pushes him off.
Steele 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.
Duif looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick from Duif misses.
Steele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duif avoids the body shot from Steele.
Steele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steele misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Steele closes the distance and pushes Duif back into the cage.
Steele misses with the head strike.
Steele crunches a lovely knee into Duif's ribcage.
Steele throws an elbow but it 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!
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Steele scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steele.
Steele gets through Duif's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Duif is trying to force a seperation but Steele has the dominant position.
Steele scores a nice knee to the body.
Steele lands a left hand.
Steele lands with a short shot to the head.
Duif takes an elbow to the temple.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele lands an elbow inside that Duif shrugs off. #CUT2#Fernand Duif's cut is getting worse.
Steele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steele lands an uppercut.
Steele digs a right hand underneath Duif's ribcage. Duif let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duif takes a shot to the head.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steele lands an uppercut.
Steele lands a right hand.
Steele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duif backwards. #ROC2#Duif is rocked!
Duif takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Duif is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Steele drops Duif with a big knee straight up the middle! Duif is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Steele is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Duif rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Duif avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steele lands a jab-cross combination.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duif paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steele throws a right hand that Duif ducks under and follows up with a left that Duif also avoids with ease.
Duif seems to have got his legs back now.
Steele cracks a nice hook into Duif's ribs.
Duif walks into a jab.
Steele throws a good cross that connects.
Steele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duif looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duif takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Duif turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steele tries to bum rush Duif with a series of wild strikes but Duif uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steele checks a leg kick nicely.
Steele throws out a counter right but Duif avoids it with no problem.
Duif lands with a kick to the temple. Steele shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Duif pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steele is out of range and Duif settles back down. #T3#
Duif is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steele.#CUT2#Fernand Duif's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Duif takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Duif lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body punch from Steele.
Duif has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duif there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steele misses with a jab to the body
and Duif counters with a one-two to the body.
Jason Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele lands a body shot.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duif.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Duif.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Duif is looking to chop away at Steele's legs.
Steele throws an off balance right hand
and Duif counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Duif lands a jab to the head.
Steele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steele sizes up Duif with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Duif defending well as Steele loads up on a big left hand.
Duif throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steele counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Steele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steele throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duif.
Duif circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Duif is just out of range.#CL2#
Steele has managed to clinch.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jason Steele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steele lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
Steele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duif misses with a punch on the inside.
Steele lands with a light punch inside.
Steele lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steele lands an uppercut.
Steele lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steele.
Duif has had enough of the clinch but Steele keeps him there for the moment.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Steele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fernand Duif's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duif.
Steele lands a nice shot to the body.
Duif takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Steele jabs Duif to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Duif walks into a jab.
Duif throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Duif misses.
Steele lands a nice looking body shot.
Duif takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steele jabs at Duif's body.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duif was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Duif tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steele has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Steele misses with a wild combination.
Duif on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Duif takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steele is looking to clinch but Duif is avoiding it.
Duif swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duif takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steele misses with a hook
and Duif counters with a good low kick that Steele was not able to check.
Steele slips under a jab from Duif.
Duif misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Steele clinches.
Steele pushes Duif back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duif tries a body shot but Steele blocks it.
Duif misses with a punch to the body.
Duif misses with the head strike.
Duif blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fernand Duif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Duif swings wildly with an uppercut but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Duif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steele scores with a shot to the side of Duif's head.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
Duif scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duif managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
Steele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duif wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duif backwards. #BC#
Duif escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good standup being displayed there by Steele as he connects with a hook.
Steele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Duif wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duif tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steele throws the left hand but Duif avoids the punch easily.
As Steele backs away, Duif returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Steele jabs Duif right on the nose. Duif blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Duif is just out of range.
Duif tries to score with a low kick but Steele moves his leg out of the way.
Steele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Duif throws a sloppy head kick and Steele moves out of range easily.
Steele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steele connects with a body shot.
Duif misses with a head kick.
Steele lands a right hook to the body.
Steele scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steele connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Duif takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steele scores with a hook to the body. Duif takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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#
Duif tries to keep at a distance but Steele has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steele misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Duif throws a head punch that misses.
Steele scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jason Steele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Duif has had enough of the clinch but Steele keeps him there for the moment.
Duif misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Duif.
Steele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duif backwards.
Duif blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duif stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duif blocks it with crossed arms.
Duif tries to throw a body punch but Steele avoids it by throwing Duif back against the cage.
Duif lands a right hand.
Duif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duif misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steele 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Steele!

Event: GAMMA#849 Lohmus v Damagon
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomu avoids the head kick by Duif.
An attempted straight right counter from Gomu misses the target.
Duif keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomu.
Duif buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gomu blocks a head kick by Duif. #CL2#
Gomu gets tackled into the cage by Duif. Duif maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomu.
Duif misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomu tries to land a knee to the head but Duif blocks with his arms.
Gomu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duif stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Duif lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gomu pushes Duif back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duif tries to throw a body punch but Gomu avoids it by throwing Duif back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gomu.
Duif lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gomu backwards. #T1#
Gomu blocks an elbow strike from Duif.
Gomu tries a body shot but Duif blocks it.
Gomu throws a punch but it's blocked by Duif.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duif.
Gomu struggles to land a body shot inside as Duif controls his hands.
Duif works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Duif.
Gomu is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Duif - that landed with a thud.
Gomu blocks the elbow strike.
Duif lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duif scores with a shot to the side of Gomu's head. #CUT2#It looks like Gomu Gomu has been cut.
Duif lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gomu backwards.
Duif scores with a shot to the side of Gomu's head.
Duif is leaning against Gomu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duif scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duif working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Duif.
Duif throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomus head.
Duif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duif works on Gomu's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duif. #T2#
Duif has a couple of punches blocked by Gomu.
Duif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Gomu is rocked!
Duif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Gomu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gomu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomu seems to have got his legs back now.
Gomu swings wildly with an uppercut but Duif uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Duif as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duif creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duif creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gomu's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gomu drops to his knees and Duif pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernand Duif!
Fernand Duif seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 358 Giant vs Krieg
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods lands with a nice body punch.
Duif tries to close the distance and clinch up but Woods swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Woods throws a jab when Duif was well out of range.
Woods swings for the body but Duif moves out of range.
Duif attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Woods tries to keep at a distance but Duif has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Woods fails to land.
Duif working aggressively here.
Duif lands a body shot.
Woods is looking to break free of the clinch but Duif has double underhooks.
Woods tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods blocking some punches.
Woods blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Woods blocks a body shot from Duif.
Duif keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Woods's efforts to push away.
Duif is working Woods over against the cage.#T1#
Duif lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Duif fails to land.
Duif gets through Woods's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duif lands a hook that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Woods.
Woods goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Woods is trying to force a seperation but Duif has the dominant position.
Woods blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Duif as Woods tries to tie him up.
Duif misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Duif.
Duif throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Woodss head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Woods takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Duif scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duif throws a punch but it's blocked by Woods.
Duif lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woods blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duif scores with a shoulder strike.
Woods blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Woods misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duif has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Woods seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Duif can turn it around.
Duif tries to work over Woods's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duif swings wildly with an uppercut but Woods uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duif misses with a punch to the body.
Woods tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duif's elbow.
Duif has a couple of punches blocked by Woods.
Duif has a couple of punches blocked by Woods. #T3#
Woods can't find room to land a body shot as Duif controls the action. #BC#
Woods escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fernand Duif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Woods tries to work over Duif's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Woods blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Woods scores with a nice hook to the head.
Woods blocking some punches.
Woods blocks a body shot from Duif.
Woods blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duif misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Duif fails to land.
Duif struggles to land a body shot inside as Woods controls his hands. #BC#
Woods breaks the clinch.
Duif tries to close the distance and clinch but Woods swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Duif avoids the body shot from Woods.
Woods takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duif moves away.
Woods misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Duif cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duif lands a head kick. Woods smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Jake Woods has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duif.
Woods takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Duif moves into range and clinches up with Woods.
Woods has had enough of the clinch but Duif keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Woods.
Duif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Woods's elbow.
Woods is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernand Duif dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Woods's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Woods takes a kick to the side of the head.
Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woods takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fernand Duif seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Duif moves into range and clinches up with Woods.
Duif working aggressively here.
Duif throws a punch but it's blocked by Woods.
Duif scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duif.
Duif has Woods pressed against the cage, preventing Woods from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Woods's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duif lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
Duif misses with a punch on the inside.
Duif lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Duif.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duif tries to work over Woods's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Duif.
A short uppercut from Duif.
Woods swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duif misses with the head strike.
Duif cracks Woods with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duif scores with a shot to the side of Woods's head.
Woods stalling in the clinch but Duif improves position.
Duif lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duif has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Duif just misses with a elbow thrown towards Woods's brow.
Woods tries to work over Duif's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duif lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
Fernand Duif seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Duif blocks a body shot from Woods.
Duif working aggressively here.
Duif swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Woods tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Duif fails to land.
Woods tries to work over Duif's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duif misses with an elbow over the top.
Woods manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A hook to the body from Duif.
Duif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duif swings wildly with an uppercut but Woods uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duif lands with a right to the head.
Duif misses with the head strike.
Duif pushes Woods back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duif lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Duif. #T3#
Duif lands a big right hand that drops Woods! The killer instinct kicks in and Duif finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Duif!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernand Duif!
A victorious Fernand Duif thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 354 Ruas vs Giant
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A lazy left from Hiko finds it's target.
Fernand Duif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiko with a hook.
Duif tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duif lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiko misses the shot to the body.
Duif raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hiko lands a slapping body shot.
Hiko checks the leg kick.
Hiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hiko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick from Duif, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hiko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Duif throws a hook but Hiko blocks it.
Duif misses with a head kick.
Duif staying out of range there.
Hiko scores with a jab.
Hiko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiko loads up on a big right hand but Duif slips the punch.
Duif is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Duif jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duif checks a leg kick.
Hiko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duif.
Duif throws a head kick that misses.
Hiko lands with a hook. Duif tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hiko clobbers Duif with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hiko throws a front kick aimed at Duif's knee but Duif avoids it well.
Duif was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Duif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duif throws an overhand right that lands on Hiko's shoulder, as Hiko tries to avoid the shot.
Duif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiko.
Duif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiko.
Duif is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Duif moves forwards but Hiko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hiko fails with a takedown attempt.
Duif feints a counter leg kick.
Duif takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Hiko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duif at a distance.
Duif throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiko.
Duif misses with a low kick as Hiko jumps back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Duif pushes Hiko up against the cage in a clinch.
Duif prevents a body shot from Hiko.
Duif misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Hiko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hiko manages to end up in side control.
Hiko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Duif is avoiding damage well.
Duif takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hiko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Duif tries to escape but Hiko is in control.
Duif 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.
Duif tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hiko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Duif controls the position for a moment.
Duif is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Hiko lands strikes from half guard.
Duif taking some punishment here, with Hiko in his half guard.
Duif is trying to get back to full guard.
Hiko is nestled in close to Duif, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Duif taking some punishment here, with Hiko in his half guard.
Duif wants to control but Hiko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Duif is trying to stand back up but Hiko is controlling him
Hiko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hiko lands strikes from half guard.
Hiko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Hiko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hiko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Duif trying to hold on to Hiko's head to control him but Hiko postures up.
Nice strikes from Hiko there. #SUB#
Hiko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Duif wants to improve his position but Hiko is controlling well.
Duif controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aki Hiko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Duif takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aki Hiko is winning the standup battle so far.
Hiko blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Duif.
Hiko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duif can do to turn this around?
Hiko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hiko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duif moves away.
Hiko lands a slapping body shot.
Duif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duif is looking to slow Hiko down with leg kicks.
Duif scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hiko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Duif kicks Hiko off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiko slips a straight right by Duif.
Hiko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Duif throws out a leg kick but Hiko moves out of range and Duif only half commits.
Duif attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Duif misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hiko with a jab.
Duif takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Duif throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Hiko counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Duif sneaks out the side door and pushes Hiko away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duif gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duif tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hiko is able to avoid easily.
Duif with the inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Duif 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 Hiko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hiko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duif.
A little jabbing left from Duif on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Duif.
Duif stuffs the takedown attempt from Hiko. Hiko gets slowly back to his feet.
Duif waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiko.
Hiko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Hiko's corner calls for a 1-2. Hiko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Duif lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duif cracks Hiko with an open hand slap.
Hiko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duif.
Hiko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duif defends well and Hiko ends up having to push Duif into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Duif avoids the body shot from Hiko.
Hiko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duif on the side of the head.
Duif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiko.
Duif flicks out a counter leg kick but Hiko steps away.
Hiko blocks a jab.
Hiko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Duif chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hiko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Duif back to the cage. Hiko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Duif is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hiko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hiko throws a lazy right hand but Duif sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fernand Duif is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hiko, as that shot connected.
Duif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiko throws out the jab.
Duif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duif thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiko works Duif's body with a nice hook.
Duif tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hiko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hiko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Duif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiko.
Decent striking displayed by Hiko there.
Hiko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Duif tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hiko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hiko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duif as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Hiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duif fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hiko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Duif throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hiko's head.
Duif misses with a leg kick.
Duif scores with a head kick. Hiko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiko dips to his left and cracks Duif with an uppercut!
Hiko throws a right hand that Duif ducks under and follows up with a left that Duif also avoids with ease.#TD#
Duif gets caught napping as Hiko dives in and scores a takedown. Duif manages to retain guard.
Duif wants to stand and escape but Hiko is having none of it.
Aki Hiko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duif has momentary wrist control but Hiko slips an elbow through the middle.
Hiko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Duif pulls Hiko in to control the position.
Hiko throws a big elbow that misses.
Duif keeping full guard, as Hiko tries to pass.
Duif is controlling Hiko's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 Aki Hiko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hiko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duif. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as Hiko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Duif wants to land a leg kick but Hiko is out of range.
A low kick lands for Duif.
Duif gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Duif pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Duif throws a head kick but Hiko moves out of range.
Hiko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hiko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duif.
Hiko attempts a counter takedown but Duif avoids it well and moves away.
Hiko's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Duif is looking to clinch but Hiko is avoiding it.
Hiko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Duif slips a straight right by Hiko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duif. That's going to slow Hiko down.
Duif looks to land a right hand but Hiko moved out of range.
A slow jab from Duif misses its intended target.
Duif takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Duif wants to clinch up but Hiko keeps it at a distance.
Hiko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Duif takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Duif lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duif throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Duif is looking to clinch.
Hiko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Duif.
Duif throws a hook but Hiko blocks it.
Duif on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Duif crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hiko - the referee stops the clock and Duif gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hiko. Duif manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Duif misses with a low kick.
Hiko throws a jab but it's blocked by Duif.
Hiko avoids the head kick by Duif.
Hiko attempts a counter takedown but Duif avoids it well and moves away.
Duif motions for Hiko to come forward. Duif throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fernand Duif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Duif is looking to clinch.
Duif defending well as Hiko loads up on a big left hand.
Duif tries a head kick but it misses.
Hiko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Duif is able to avoid easily.
Hiko cracks Duif with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duif slips a jab from Hiko.
Nice uppercut there from Hiko.
Hiko tests Duif's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hiko shoots in for a takedown but Duif shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duif throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hiko's head.
Duif walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hiko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Duif throws a leg kick but Hiko checks it.
Hiko stalks Duif and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Duif's face. Duif staggers backwards, shaken.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duif. That's going to slow Hiko down. #T3#
Hiko scores with a hook to the body. Duif takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duif takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hiko looks to land a combination but Duif avoids it well.
Duif throws a hook but Hiko blocks it.
Duif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duif throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Hiko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Duif manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duif sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duif drops his hands momentarily and Hiko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hiko misses with a low kick.
Aki Hiko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hiko works Duif's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Hiko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hiko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duif defending well though. #T4#
Hiko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Duif is looking to control Hiko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duif avoid being mounted?
Hiko winds up and cracks Duif with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hiko working over Duif with some ground and pound. Duif looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hiko in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Hiko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Duif is just riding it out for now. Hiko eventually gives up the hold.
Hiko winds up and cracks Duif with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aki Hiko!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aki Hiko made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GC 351 Ruas vs Hiko
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duif steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Borodin.
Borodin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Borodin misses with a left hand
and Duif counters with a leg kick.
Borodin stuns Duif with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Borodin moves to clinch but Duif breaks away
and Duif counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Borodin moves away from the strike by Duif.
Borodin is looking to clinch.
Duif let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Borodin misses with a wild body shot.
Duif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Borodin lands a nice shot that snaps Duif's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duif lands a leg kick that knocks Borodin off balance momentarily.
Duif throws a head kick but Borodin moves out of range.
Borodin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Borodin connects with a body shot.
Duif misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borodin thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Borodin scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Fernand Duif has been cut.
Duif tries to work over Borodin's front leg with a kick but Borodin checks it.
A head kick misses from Duif.
Borodin jabs Duif to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Borodin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duif throws a chopping leg kick but Borodin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Borodin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Borodin.
Duif moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Borodin.
Borodin misses with a body shot.
Borodin swings widly with a right hand
and Duif counters with a big head kick but Borodin shrugs it off.
Duif misses with a left hand
letting Borodin counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duif fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Borodin.
Duif works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Borodin tries to clinch there but Duif circles away.
Nice defenses there by Duif.
Duif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Borodin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duif throws a shot from downtown. Borodin moves away and avoids it.
Duif 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.
Borodin misses with a looping right.
Borodin tries to clinch but Duif moves away
and Duif counters with a good low kick that Borodin was not able to check.
Borodin throws a jab but it's blocked by Duif.
Borodin ducks right into an uppercut from Duif. #CUT2#It looks like Aleksey Borodin has been cut.
Duif looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Duif backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Borodin's temple! It sends Borodin violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Duif celebrates and the doctors try to help Borodin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Fernand Duif!
Our winner, Fernand Duif, 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: GC 348 ?? vs ??
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1##TD#
Honda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Honda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duif is trying to get back to full guard.
Honda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duif's head.
Honda is trying to control. Duif wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Duif keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Duif moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duif is trying to control the position but Honda postures up. #SUB2#
Duif has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Honda is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Duif.#T1#
Duif struggling a bit here.
Honda looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Duif is avoiding damage well.
Duif tries to bench press Honda off him but Honda keeps the position.
Honda throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Honda scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Duif to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honda throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Honda tries to score with some ground and pound. Duif controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Honda tries to score with some ground and pound. Duif controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Duif managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Honda.
Honda trying to control the position but Duif is working away. #T2#
An elbow from Honda crashes against the mat.
Honda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Duif is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Honda's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duif works his way to full guard. Good work.
Duif seems keen to control Honda's posture.
Honda throwing strikes from guard but Duif blocks nicely.
Honda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duif works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Honda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Honda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Honda works over Duif with some ground and pound from guard.
Duif is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Honda is looking for a sweep. Duif is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Honda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Honda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duif moves into full mount! Honda won't be happy about that!
Duif controlling from the full mount.
Honda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Duif content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Honda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duif pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Duif is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Duif wants to take a breather but Honda is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Honda looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Honda 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#
Honda shoots in for a double leg but Duif sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duif misses with a series of wild punches.
Duif scores with a head kick. Honda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Honda seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A big right from Honda misses.
Honda throws a lazy head kick
and Duif counters with a nice uppercut.
Fernand Duif is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Honda dives in and scores a takedown into Duif's guard.
Duif wants to get back to his feet but Honda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Honda throwing strikes from guard but Duif blocks nicely.
Honda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Honda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duif works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Honda stands up over Duif, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Honda preventing the sweep.
Honda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duif works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duif looking to control.
Honda throws a big right hand that misses.
Honda lands a couple of digs.
Honda connects with a couple of short punches.
Duif working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda.
Duif wants to sweep here but Honda controlling him for the moment.
Honda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Honda scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Duif looking to control.
Honda won't allow Duif to sweep him here.
Edmond Honda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duif keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
Honda working some strikes from top position.
Honda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Duif not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duif tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Honda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duif is keeping the position for now.
Duif is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Honda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Honda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duif pulls Honda in to control the position.
Honda lands a couple of elbows.
Honda works over Duif with some ground and pound from guard.
Duif looking for a sweep. Not yet Duif, not yet.
Duif preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duif working a defensive guard here.
Honda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duif works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Honda scoring with some ground and pound.
Duif pulls Honda in close to his closed guard and prevents Honda from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Honda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Honda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Honda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Duif is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Honda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Honda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Honda there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Honda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edmond Honda's cut.
That's time! Honda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Honda scores with a takedown into Duif's guard.
Duif is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Duif is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Duif is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duif looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duif looking for a sweep. Not yet Duif, not yet.
Duif is looking to stand up but Honda isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Honda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Duif is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Honda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Duif counters with a left and a right that stings Honda. #TD#
Honda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Honda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Duif has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Honda landing with the ground and pound.
Duif keeping full guard, as Honda tries to pass.
Fernand Duif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Honda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Honda with a nice head shot there.
Honda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Honda landing with the ground and pound.
Honda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Duif is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Duif utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Duif working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda. #T3#
Duif wants to sweep but no luck.
Honda distracts Duif with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Duif is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Honda wants to get back to full guard.
Honda gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Honda isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Duif stacks Honda on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Duif!
Honda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Duif thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Honda's head.
Duif not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Honda is trying to get back to full guard.
Duif content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Honda tries to get to full guard but Duif has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Honda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edmond Honda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Honda, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmond Honda!
Edmond Honda 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: GC 345 Phoenix vs Hand
Date: May 03, 2020

#R1#
Hiko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hiko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Duif checks it well.
Hiko loads up on a big right hand but Duif slips the punch.
Duif tries a quick counter leg kick but Hiko is wise to it.#TD#
Duif gets caught flat footed, as Hiko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Duif has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hiko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Duif slaps away a takedown attempt from Hiko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hiko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hiko.
A head kick misses from Duif.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duif is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Duif throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Duif moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Duif walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Duif on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Duif walks into a left hand.
Hiko misses with a straight left.
Hiko scores with a jab to the head.
Hiko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hiko tests Duif's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hiko throws a shot to the body.
Duif misses with a head kick.
Hiko feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Duif just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aki Hiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiko feints and then cracks Duif's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duif down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Duif misses. #TD#
Hiko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Duif is trying to defend but Hiko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hiko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hiko looks to land a strike but Duif avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Duif is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hiko prevents Duif from getting back to his feet.
Duif managing to control the position. #T3#
Hiko postures up in Duif's guard and throws a big left but Duif blocks it.
Duif wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hiko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hiko trying to control but Duif is working from the bottom.
Duif trying to control the position here.
Duif keeping moving, preventing Hiko from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Duif is on top in guard. #REVB##ES#
Hiko pushes Duif off and gets back to his feet. #T4#
Hiko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duif raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hiko cracks Duif with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donk. Hiko catches Duif right on the button with a cross.
Duif throws a lazy right hand but Hiko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Duif misses the target.
Hiko throws a series of punches but Duif moves out of range.
Duif walks into a stiff left hand from Hiko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duif throws a head kick but Hiko moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aki Hiko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hiko looks to land a left hand but Duif moved out of range nicely.
Hiko scores with a hook to the body. Duif takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hiko scores with a body shot.
Hiko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duif feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hikos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Aki Hiko is winning the standup battle so far.
Duif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiko avoids the body shot from Duif.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Hiko.
Hiko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Duif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiko throws out the jab.
Duif takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hiko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Duif punishes Hiko's body with a nice straight punch.
Duif takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Duif moves away from the strike by Hiko.
Hiko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duif on the side of the head.
Hiko ducks under a wild hook from Duif.
Hiko throws a head kick that misses.
Hiko connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Hiko throws a series of punches but Duif moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Duif on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hiko misses with a two punch combination.
Hiko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duif ducks under a wild hook from Hiko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duif! But no joy.
Hiko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duif.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiko lands a right hook to the body.
Duif takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duif scoring well with a low kick there.
Hiko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Hiko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hiko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body kick there by Hiko.
Hiko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duif stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hiko.
Duif takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Duif misses with a wild body shot.
Hiko lands a really nice looking cross but Duif seems unphased.
A slow jab from Hiko misses its intended target. #T4#
Hiko throws a shot from downtown. Duif moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Hiko misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duif! But no joy.
Hiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duif.
Duif avoids the body shot from Hiko.
A jab from Duif misses.
Duif misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiko throws a jab but it's blocked by Duif.
A big right from Hiko misses.
Duif now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Duif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aki Hiko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hiko shoots in looking for a takedown but Duif manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hiko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Duif unleashes a big counter combination but Hiko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hiko tries to bum rush Duif with a series of wild strikes but Duif uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duif! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Duif throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duif sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hiko somewhat.
Hiko scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiko throws out the jab. #T1#
Hiko cracks Duif with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hiko shoots for a takedown but Duif saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Hiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hiko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duif.
Hiko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duif. Duif circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hiko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duif can do to turn this around?
Duif 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.
Hiko scores with a jab to the body.
Hiko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duif counters with a good low kick that Hiko was not able to check.
Duif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fernand Duif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Duif walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Duif tries to move into range but Hiko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hiko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duif doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duif's hands.
A big right from Hiko misses.
Duif throws a body punch but Hiko moves out of range.
Hiko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duif moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Hiko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Duif's guard.
Duif controlling Hiko's posture. #T3#
Aki Hiko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hiko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Duif's head.
Hiko stopping the sweep attempt from Duif.#SUB2#
Duif looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duif is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aki Hiko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hiko stands up over Duif, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hiko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hiko is looking to work some ground and pound but Duif has wrist control.
Hiko stands up over Duif, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hiko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hiko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hiko cracks Duif with a solid left hand.
Hiko pushing down on Duif's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Duif misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Duif avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiko.
Duif is not content to let Hiko control the position.
Hiko stops Duif from getting back to his feet.
Hiko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aki Hiko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hiko 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aki Hiko!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aki Hiko thanked Freebok (85% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GC 341 Coco vs Hiko
Date: Apr 05, 2020

#R1#
Duif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beecher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Elite Strikehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Duif throws a lazy right hand but Beecher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duif misses with a straight left.
Beecher misses with a left hand
and Duif counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Duif with a nice cross.
Duif scores with the left hand. Beecher knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Beecher lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duif doesn't seem phased though.
Good shot there by Beecher.
Beecher misses with a body shot.
Beecher missing with a left hand there. Duif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duif throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beecher 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!
Duif misses with a hook. Beecher ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Duif misses its intended target.
Beecher was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Duif keeps the fight on the outside.
Duif takes a swing at Beecher's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Duif blocks a head kick by Beecher.
Duif throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beecher counters with a nice low kick that buckles Duif's knee momentarily.
Duif misses with a jab to the body
and Beecher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duif tries a head kick but it misses.
Duif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Beecher.
Beecher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duif manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fernand Duif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beecher just misses with a punch to the body.
Duif takes a swing at Beecher's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Duif.
Duif lands a jab to the nose.
Beecher throws a body punch but Duif moves out of range.
Beecher throws a leg kick but Duif checks it. #T2#
Duif throws a big shot that misses.
Beecher jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Beecher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beecher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duif.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beecher goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Fernand Duif has been cut.
Beecher takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duif swings widly with a right hand
and Beecher counters with a nice body shot.
Beecher lands with a good body shot.
Duif misses with a left hand
and Beecher counters with an inside leg kick.
Duif throws a head kick that half lands.
Duif throws a hook but Beecher blocks it.#KD#
Beecher lands a big head kick that sends Duif tumbling to the mat! Beecher takes a step backwards and waves Duif back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Beecher lands a nice shot to the body.
Duif misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Duif just misses with a punch to the body.
Duif jabs at Beecher's body.
Beecher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Duif as he checks the leg kick.
Duif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duif lands a nice looking body shot.
Beecher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duif manages to avoid it.
Duif doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beecher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duif.
A little feinted left hand from Beecher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beecher just misses with a punch to the body.
Beecher tests Duif's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duif throws a leg kick but Beecher checks it.
It appears Beecher was looking to counter with a kick there.
Duif lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duif.
Beecher lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Beecher misses the jab.
Beecher blocks a head kick by Duif.
Beecher avoids the body shot from Duif.
Beecher is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Beecher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duif.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duif tries to bum rush Beecher with a series of wild strikes but Beecher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duif throws a leg kick but Beecher moved away.
Duif scores with a jab to the head.
Duif throws a low kick but Beecher moves out of range easily.
Duif throws a looping overhand right but Beecher ducks down to avoid it.
Beecher tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beecher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Duif looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duif ducks under a wild hook from Beecher.
Duif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beecher manages to avoid it.
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 Paul Beecher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fernand Duif's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Duif.
Duif cracks the inside of Beecher's front leg.
Duif takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beecher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beecher scores with a nice strike.
Duif misses with a head kick.
Beecher was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Duif just misses with a punch to the body.
Beecher half committed to a counter leg kick.
Duif throws out a loose jab but Beecher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duif is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beecher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Duif lands with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Duif there.
Duif misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duif misses with a hook
and Beecher counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Duif lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beecher at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Duif misses the target.
Beecher misses with a double jab.
Beecher moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDuif.
Duif lands a leg kick that knocks Beecher off balance momentarily.
Beecher lands with an uppercut that bounces Duif off the cage and back into range.
Duif comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Duif chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Duif.
Beecher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duif.
Duif misses with a looping right.
Duif pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duif punishes Beecher's body with a nice straight punch.
Beecher scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duif throws a looping overhand right but Beecher ducks down to avoid it.
Beecher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duif throws a head kick that misses.
Duif lands a jab-cross combination.
Duif throws a jab when Beecher was well out of range.
Beecher throws a body punch but Duif moves out of range.
Duif throws a leg kick but Beecher checks it.
Beecher is looking to counter with head kicks.
Duif throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beecher finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Duif is breathing heavily.
Duif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beecher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duif tries a low kick but Beecher avoids it.
Beecher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Duif loads up on a big right hand but Beecher slips the punch.
Beecher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duif lands a right hook to the body.
Duif misses with a series of wild punches.
Beecher uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beecher ducks under a wild hook from Duif.
Duif misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Beecher misses its target.
Duif takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fernand Duif seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duif connects with an inside leg kick.
Beecher is looking to wear down Duif with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beecher blocks a low kick nicely.
Duif staying out of range there.
Duif only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Duif looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Duif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duif misses with a series of wild punches.
Duif is pinned up against the cage 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!
Duif blocks a head kick by Beecher.
Duif throws a nice inside leg kick.
Duif throws a right and a left that Beecher avoids nicely.
Duif throws a sloppy head kick and Beecher moves out of range easily.
Duif lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beecher circles away quickly and effectively.
Beecher lands a nice looking kick to the body. Duif takes a step back to recover.
Beecher lands a nice shot that snaps Duif's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernand Duif showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fernand Duif's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Duif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Duif tenderised Beecher's leg. Beecher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Duif looks to throw the jab but Beecher is out of range.
Beecher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beecher manages to avoid it.
Duif misses with a straight left.
Duif fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beecher checks it well.
Beecher was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Duif throws a chopping leg kick but Beecher manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Beecher throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beecher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duif.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beecher 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 Duif has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duif and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Duif missing with a left hand there. Beecher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Beecher counters with a quick kick to the body but Duif blocks it.
Danga de danga de dang - Beecher scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Beecher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duif moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beecher tries to close the distance and clinch but Duif swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duif feints a counter leg kick.
Beecher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beecher with a nice cross.
Duif is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Duif walks into a jab.
Beecher throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Duif works the jab nicely.
Duif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beecher is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Duif jabs Beecher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Duif misses with a wild body shot.
Beecher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beecher lands with a hook. Duif tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Beecher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beecher.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duif lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Beecher clinches.
Duif misses with a body punch.
Duif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duif blocks a body shot from Beecher.
Beecher working aggressively here.
Duif blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beecher lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duif.
Duif takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beecher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duif's efforts to push away.
Beecher misses with the head strike.
Beecher prevents Duif from breaking the clinch.
Beecher misses with some punches.
Duif misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Duif blocks a body shot from Beecher.
A right hand to the body from Beecher.
Duif lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duif has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Duif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beecher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duif is trying to break free.
Beecher throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Duif manages to break the clinch.
Duif lands with an uppercut that bounces Beecher off the cage and back into range.
Beecher misses with a straight left.
Duif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beecher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duif scores with a hook.
Beecher checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Beecher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duif misses with a leg kick.
Duif takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beecher avoids the head kick by Duif.
Beecher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Duif throws a body shot but no joy.
As Duif backs away, Beecher returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Duif looks to throw the jab but Beecher is out of range.
Duif fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duif throws a lazy right hand but Beecher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beecher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duif lands a slapping body shot.
Duif feints and then cracks Beecher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beecher down.

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 Paul Beecher.
I think Beecher 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GC 338 Phoenix vs Fortune
Date: Mar 15, 2020

#R1#
Hiko connects with the punch.
Hiko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duif now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hiko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duif throws out a counter right but Hiko avoids it with no problem.
Duif is looking to slow Hiko down with leg kicks.
Hiko throws a front kick aimed at Duif's knee but Duif avoids it well.
No joy there for Hiko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duif feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hiko's calf.
Hiko wants to land a leg kick but Duif is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duif moves away from the strike by Hiko.
Duif lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Duif takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Hiko finds it's way through Duif's defenses.
Hiko misses with an uppercut. Duif saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Duif on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fernand Duif is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Duif doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hiko connects with a body shot that sends Duif's belly button to the back.
Hiko misses with an uppercut.
Duif misses with a straight left.
Hiko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hiko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duifs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hiko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hiko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duif. That did some damage!
Aki Hiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Hiko.#T2#
No joy there for Hiko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Duif was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hiko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Duif.
Duif let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Hiko.
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!
Hiko cracks Duif with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hiko jabs Duif right on the nose. Duif blinks but takes it well.
Duif takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Duif misses with a head kick.
Hiko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duif throws a right hand that Hiko ducks under and follows up with a left that Hiko also avoids with ease.
Hiko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Hiko scores with a nice head shot.
Hiko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Duif misses.
Hiko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hiko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hiko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Hiko.
Hiko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Duif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Duif enables Hiko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Duif manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiko won't allow Duif to sweep him here.
Duif working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hiko.
Hiko is looking to work some ground and pound but Duif has wrist control.
Duif trying to control the position here.
Hiko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hiko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hiko lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duif working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hiko.
Hiko wants to control from the top but Duif keeps moving.
Duif is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hiko being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aki Hiko 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#
Nice cross by Hiko.
Hiko misses with a left hand
and Duif counters with a series of strikes. Hiko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Duif moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiko jabs Duif to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Duif throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Hiko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duif checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duif unleashes a big counter combination but Hiko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Duif throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Duif takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD2#
Duif cracks Hiko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hiko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Duif finish him? #CUT2#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Hiko thows a leg kick but Duif checks it
and Duif counters with an outside leg kick.
Hiko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duif. That did some damage!
A cross from Hiko lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiko throws a poor cross that misses
and Duif counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fernand Duif!
During a confident post fight interview, Fernand Duif thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 335 Starker vs Coco
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Duif dodges the punch combination from Nickels.
Nickels lands a jab to Duif's midsection.
Nickels misses with a takedown attempt
and Duif counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Duif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickels.
Nickels throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duif connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duif tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickels was well out of range. Poor timing from Duif.
Duif takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duif swats away the attempt to clinch by Nickels.
Nickels darts in trying to clinch
and Duif makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Nickels tries to bum rush Duif with a series of wild strikes but Duif uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duif went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nickels lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fernand Duif is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickels misses with an uppercut.
As Nickels looks to move away, Duif throws a big counter combo but Nickels just gets out of the way.
Nickels misses with the combination.
Nickels throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickels defending well as Duif loads up on a big left hand.
Nickels connects with an inside leg kick.
Nickels swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duif.
Nice cross by Nickels.#T2#
Nickels throws a combination that misses
and Duif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nickels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Duif counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nickels! Duif lets Nickels back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickels throws a jab when Duif was well out of range.
Nickels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duif drops Nickels with a huge uppercut! Nickels drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Duif is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernand Duif!
A relieved looking Fernand Duif 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: GC 330 Starker vs Paulin
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Crimson lands a nice looking body kick.
Crimson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Duif throws a leg kick but Crimson checks it.
Duif takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Duif tried to score with a low kick but Crimson checks it.
Crimson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Duif connects with the punch.
Duif misses with a straight left.
Crimson is looking to counter punch.
Crimson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crimson tries to clinch but Duif is having none of it.
Duif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fernand Duif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Crimson.
Duif tried to score with a low kick but Crimson checks it.
Duif looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crimson tries to clinch but Duif moves out of range.
Duif is looking to chop away at Crimson's legs.
Crimson tries to land a front kick but Duif steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crimson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crimson is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Duif thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crimson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crimson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duif finds it's way round the side to connect with Crimson's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Culver Crimson has been cut.
Duif pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crimson looks to land a combination. Duif sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Fernand Duif has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crimson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duif misses with a straight right.
Duif tries to work over Crimson's front leg with a kick but Crimson checks it.
Duif throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crimson counters with a left and a right that stings Duif.
Duif throws a head kick but Crimson moves out of range.
Crimson throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crimson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crimson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Crimson is looking to clinch.
Crimson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crimson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A lazy left from Duif finds it's target.
Duif throws a body punch but Crimson moves out of range.
Duif lands with a nice body punch.
Duif misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crimson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crimson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Duif is out of range and Crimson settles back down.
Duif looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Duif avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Duif misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Duif throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crimson throws a head kick but Duif moves out of range.
Duif scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crimson in his tracks.
Duif works the jab nicely.#T3#
Crimson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Crimson moves into range and clinches up with Duif.
Crimson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duif lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Duif's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duif lands with a straight right. Crimson didn't see that one coming.
Crimson wants to clinch up but Duif keeps it at a distance.
Duif misses with a low kick.
Crimson moves away from the strike by Duif.
Duif loads up on a big right hand but Crimson slips the punch.
Duif punishes Crimson's body with a nice straight punch.
Duif shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Duif looks to move away, Crimson throws a big counter combo but Duif just gets out of the way.
Crimson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duif dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crimson. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Duif. #T4#
Duif connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crimson defending well as Duif loads up on a big left hand.
Duif lands a high kick!
Duif on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crimson misses with a kick to the body
and Duif counters with an outside leg kick.
Crimson throws a big shot that misses.
Duif throws a sloppy head kick and Crimson moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Duif.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Duif, right into the meat.
Crimson throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crimson checks the leg kick.
Crimson moves in looking to clinch but Duif pushes him off.
Duif unleashes a big counter combination but Crimson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Duif throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernand Duif dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Duif misses with a hook
and Crimson counters with a three punch combo that has Duif backing up. Duif nods at Crimson to acknowledge the strikes.
Crimson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duif ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crimson connects with a body shot that sends Duif's belly button to the back.
Culver Crimson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Duif.
Duif throws a sloppy head kick and Crimson moves out of range easily.
Duif thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duif works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Duif scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crimson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duif.
Duif tries a head kick but it 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!
Crimson is looking to clinch but Duif is avoiding it.
Duif tries a head kick but it misses.
Crimson closes the distance but Duif moves to the side
and Duif counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Duif misses with a low kick.
Duif is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crimson. #CL#
Crimson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Duif pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crimson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duif paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duif takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Duif throws a body punch but Crimson moves out of range.
Crimson throwing a counter right hand but Duif manages to avoid it.
Fernand Duif seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duif lands with a nice combination. Crimson backs away looking to recover.
Duif has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crimson closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and Duif counters with a crisp one two that drops Crimson! Duif thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Crimson to his feet! Crimson is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Duif.
Crimson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Crimson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
Duif misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Crimson.
Crimson moves out of range of the leg kick from Duif.
Crimson tries to bum rush Duif with a series of wild strikes but Duif uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duif rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crimson counters with a two punch combo.
Duif looks to land a left hand but Crimson moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Duif. That snapped Crimson's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Duif as he connects with a hook.
Duif throws the left hand but Crimson avoids the punch easily.
Duif showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crimson.
Crimson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duif manages to avoid it.
Duif connects with a body shot that sends Crimson's belly button to the back.#T3#
Duif fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crimson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crimson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duif paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duif doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Duif connects with a looping right hand.
Duif lands a leg kick that knocks Crimson off balance momentarily.
Crimson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Duif throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crimson is looking to clinch.
A big left from Duif misses.
Crimson tries to clinch up
enabling Duif to counter with a crisp jab.
Duif lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duif lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crimson's sensitive parts.
Crimson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Duif looks to score with a jab to the body but Crimson is just out of range.
Crimson throwing a counter right hand but Duif manages to avoid it.
Duif jabs at Crimson's body.
Duif ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crimson's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duif feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crimson's calf.#KD2#
Duif lands a big head kick that sends Crimson tumbling to the mat! Duif takes a step backwards and waves Crimson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Crimson is rocked!
Duif throws a pinpoint strike between Crimson's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Crimson crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Duif scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fernand Duif!
During a confident post fight interview, Fernand Duif thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 326 Dassler vs Torturro
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Trew takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Archie Trew has been cut.#CL2#
Duif gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Duif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trew just misses with a elbow thrown towards Duif's brow. #BC#
Trew breaks from the clinch.
Trew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been hearing reports that Trew has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Duif misses with a head kick. #CL#
Trew forces Duif back against the cage and clinches.
Duif blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duif throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trews head.
Trew has a couple of punches blocked by Duif.
Trew is working Duif over against the cage.
Trew blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trew with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Duif lands a body shot.
Trew blocks an uppercut.
Duif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trew with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Fernand Duif has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trew unloads a knee to the mid-section. Duif lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Duif looks winded!#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Trew.
Duif throws a punch but it's blocked by Trew.
Duif takes a shot to the head.
Trew working Duif over with knees to the body.
Trew dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Trew on the inside.
Duif takes an elbow to the temple.
Trew lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duif tries a body shot but Trew blocks it.
Trew lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Duif or not.
A nice left hand lands by Trew.
Trew blocks an uppercut.
Trew throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Trew.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Trew.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trew stalling.
Trew gets through Duif's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Trew with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Trew. #BC#
Trew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Duif tries to keep at a distance but Trew has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trew is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Duif has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Trew seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Duif can turn it around.
Duif avoiding damage as Trew throws knees to the body.
Trew cracks Duif with a nice body shot.
Trew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duif has a couple of punches blocked by Trew.
Duif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trew looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Trew lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duif misses with the head strike.
Duif misses with the head strike. #T3#
Duif blocks the elbow strike.
Trew has a couple of punches blocked by Duif.
Duif misses with a body punch.
Trew creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Duif fails to land.
Trew missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Trew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trew defending well as Duif loads up on a big left hand.
Duif throws a sloppy head kick and Trew moves out of range easily.
Trew tried to counter with a leg kick but Duif avoided it.
Duif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trew.
Trew blocks a jab.
Trew throws a body punch but Duif moves out of range. #CL#
Trew moves into the clinch.
Duif blocks an elbow strike.
Duif lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trew scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Trew pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Trew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trew misses with a knee strike.
Trew stalls.
Trew tries a knee to the head but Duif blocks it.
Duif lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trew blocks an uppercut.
Trew tries to land knees in the clinch but Duif avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Trew. #CUT#
That has opened up Fernand Duif's cut even more.
Duif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Duif.
Duif takes a knee to the side of the body.
Duif swings wildly with an uppercut but Trew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duif avoiding damage as Trew throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archie Trew dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Duif lands a right hook to the body.
Trew takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trew wants to clinch but Duif slips to the side
and Duif counters with an outside leg kick. #CL#
Trew instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Trew lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duif blocks an elbow strike.
Duif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duif.
Duif avoids a wild elbow strike from Trew.
Duif throws a punch but it's blocked by Trew.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trew.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trew makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trew lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Duif fails to land.
Trew with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duif can do to turn this around?
Duif blocks an elbow strike from Trew. #T1#
Trew misses with an elbow strike.
Duif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trew's elbow.
Good body shot from Trew.
Duif is breathing heavily.
Trew tries to throw a body punch but Duif avoids it by throwing Trew back against the cage.
Trew blocking some punches.
Trew putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Duif in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short left from Trew.
Trew gets through Duif's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Trew.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trew.
A head punch on the inside from Duif fails to land.
Archie Trew has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Trew scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trew misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duif.
Trew scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trew lands an elbow that stopped Duif in his tracks for a moment.
Trew cracks Duif with a nice body shot.#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Trew. #BC#
Trew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duif looks to clinch
and Trew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Trew cracks Duif with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Duif looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Trew finish him? #ROC#
Duif is rocked!
Trew throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Duif is still on wobbly legs! Can Trew finish him?
Duif swats away the attempt to clinch by Trew.
Duif seems to have recovered his senses.
and Trew counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Duif! He's just covering up as Trew starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Trew!
Archie Trew thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 320 Megaton vs Gomu
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Nekele blocks a low kick nicely.
Nekele lands a head shot.
Duif throws an off balance right hand
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Duif swings widly with a right hand
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nekele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Duif misses with a jab to the body
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nekele misses with a leg kick
and Duif counters with a nice body shot.
Duif stuns Nekele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duif throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duif throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Duif's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fernand Duif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick by Duif misses
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from Duif.
Duif throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nekele has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Duif. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duif.
A jab from Nekele finds it's way through Duif's defenses.
Nekele connects with a body shot that sends Duif's belly button to the back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nekele checks a leg kick.
Nekele throws out a counter right but Duif avoids it with no problem.
Duif is looking to clinch.
Nekele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nekele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Duif scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Duif is looking to clinch.
Nekele scores with a nice right hand.
Duif moves out of range of the body kick.
Duif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nekele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nekele scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duif in his tracks.
Good shot there by Duif.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duif throws a lazy right hand but Nekele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Nekele responds with a good body kick, but Duif manages to step out the way in time.#T2#
Duif throws out a loose jab but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Duif, right into the meat.
Nekele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Duif wants to clinch but Nekele slips to the side
and Nekele counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Duif misses with a hook. Nekele ducked under it nicely.
Duif misses with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut.
Nekele lands a right hook to the body.
A lazy left from Nekele finds it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Nekele finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nekele lands a jab to the nose.
Nekele connects with a crisp jab.
Duif 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.
Duif walks into a left hand.
Nekele circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Duif misses with a jab to the body
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Duif takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Duif rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Duif.
Duif swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nekele scores with a hook to the body. Duif takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Nekele. That snapped Duif's head back.
Duif throws a jab when Nekele was well out of range.#CL#
Duif clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Nekele fails to land. #BC2#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nekele circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duif throws a sloppy head kick and Nekele moves out of range easily. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Duif. Nekele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele blocks a jab.
Duif misses with a shot to the body
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duif looks to land a left hand but Nekele moved out of range nicely.
Duif is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nekele's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice defenses there by Nekele.
Duif connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Duif lands with a shot to the body.
Nekele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Duif misses with a hook
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duif takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duif doesn't manage to clinch there - Nekele circles away.
Duif tries to clinch but Nekele moves away
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
Duif looks to land a right hand but Nekele moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
That's time! Duif's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Duif rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Naiki Nekele seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Duif closes the distance and pushes Nekele back into the cage.
Nekele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duifs head.
A short uppercut from Duif.
Duif tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing Duif back against the cage.
Duif gets through Nekele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Nekele.
Duif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duif swings wildly with an uppercut but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nekele.
Duif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nekele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nekele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nekele.
Duif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duif fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Nekele manages to break the clinch.
Duif is looking to clinch.
Duif scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nekele slips a straight right by Duif.
Duif throws a poor cross that misses
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nekele.
Duif misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duif moves away.
Duif throws a lazy head kick
and Nekele counters with a low kick, right behind Duif 's knee.
Duif misses with a looping left.#T2#
Duif looks to land a right hand but Nekele moved out of range.
Duif misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Nekele.
Duif throws a leg kick but Nekele sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nekele lands a slapping body shot.
Duif looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Duif looks to clinch
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
Duif moves out of range of the body kick.
Duif throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nekele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Duif throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Duif swings widly with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duif misses with a hook
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duif throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Duif misses with an uppercut.
Nekele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Duif wants to clinch
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Duif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nekele only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Duif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nekele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duif just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duif.
Good exchange - Nekele coming out on top.
Duif slips under a jab from Nekele.
Nekele drops his hands momentarily and Duif takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nekele lands with a hook. Duif tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Duif misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nekele's corner calls for a 1-2. Nekele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duif tries to close the distance and clinch but Nekele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nekele steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nekele scores with a nice right hand.
Duif avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Duif throws a big shot that misses.
Duif misses with a looping left.
Duif throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duif on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nekele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Nekele.
Duif tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nekele lands a nice looking kick to the body. Duif takes a step back to recover.
Duif throws a leg kick but Nekele checks it.
Nekele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duif throws out the jab.
Nekele is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Duif wants to clinch
and Nekele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duif thows a leg kick but Nekele checks it
and Nekele counters with a body kick that stops Duif in his tracks momentarily.
Nekele takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nekele throws a head kick that half lands.
Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duif.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Nekele. That snapped Duif's head back.
Duif moves forwards but Nekele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Duif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duif throws a sloppy head kick and Nekele moves out of range easily. #T1#
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Duif throwing a counter right hand but Nekele manages to avoid it.
Nekele throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Duif just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nekele misses with an uppercut. Duif saw that one coming.
Duif lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Duif tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duif misses with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a low kick, right behind Duif 's knee.
Duif misses with a lunging right hand
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duif throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Nekele misses with a body kick.
Duif throws a sloppy head kick
and Nekele counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duif throws an off balance right hand
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Duif crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nekele - the referee stops the clock and Duif gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nekele. Duif manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nekele connects with a body shot.
Fernand Duif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Nekele as he connects with a hook.
Nekele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duif throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nekele tests Duif's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duif tried to score with a low kick but Nekele checks it.
Nekele connects with a body shot.
Duif misses with a lunging right hand
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nekele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duif. That's going to slow Nekele down.
Nekele's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nekele duly obliges.
Nice cross by Nekele.
Nekele pushes Duif away with a front kick.
A leg kick checked by Duif.#T3#
Duif thows a leg kick but Nekele checks it
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Nekele there.#CL#
Duif takes the fight into the clinch.
Duif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nekele tries to break free but Duif pushes him back against the cage.
Duif misses with a body punch.
Duif will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#BC2#
Nekele breaks the clinch.
Duif throws a head kick that misses
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nekele cracks Duif with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nekele keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nekele.#ROC2#
Duif is rocked!#T4#
Duif takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oh Duif is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duif closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nekele lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nekele 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.
Duif darts in trying to clinch
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duif takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Duif throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
Duif seems to have got his legs back now.
Duif throws a leg kick which misses Nekele's front leg but catches the back leg as Nekele tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naiki Nekele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nekele 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GC 317 Chocolate vs Honda
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Duif digs a good body shot into Krieg's ribs.
Krieg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duif.
Duif scores with a leg kick.
Duif is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Krieg ducks under a wild hook from Duif.
Krieg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duif circles away quickly and effectively.
Krieg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duif doesn't seem bothered though.
Krieg misses with an uppercut. Duif saw that one coming.
Duif wants to counter with a clinch but Krieg pushes him away.
Krieg moves out of range as Duif strikes.
Duif misses with an uppercut.
As Duif looks to move away, Krieg throws a big counter combo but Duif just gets out of the way.
Duif chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krieg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duif.
Duif defending well as Krieg loads up on a big left hand.
Krieg throws a right hand that Duif ducks under and follows up with a left that Duif also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Duif closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duif lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Blitz Krieg has been cut.
Krieg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duif scores with a shot to the side of Krieg's head.
Duif lands an uppercut.
Duif scores with a shot to the side of Krieg's head.
Duif throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kriegs head.
Krieg swings wildly with an uppercut but Duif uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Krieg is trying to break free.
Duif lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duif lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krieg backwards.
Krieg misses with the head strike.
Duif lands with a short shot to the head.
Krieg takes a shot to the head.
Krieg takes a shot to the head.
Krieg lands with a right to the head.
Krieg swings wildly with an uppercut but Duif uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duif.
Krieg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duif.
Krieg is breathing heavily.
Duif presses Krieg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Krieg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot in the inside from Duif.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duif.
Duif lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duif lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duif makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duif working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Duif throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Krieg has a couple of punches blocked by Duif.
Krieg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duif gets through Krieg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duif stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Duif lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duif makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duif lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krieg tries to break free but Duif pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Duif.
Duif lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#
Blitz Krieg's cut is getting worse.
Duif lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krieg backwards.
Duif scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duif lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Krieg is rocked!#KD2#
Duif drops Krieg onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Krieg is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Krieg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duif misses with a punch on the inside.
Krieg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krieg.
Duif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krieg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Duif as the two fighters clinch.
Duif throws a punch but it's blocked by Krieg.
Krieg seems to have got his legs back now.
Duif working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duif gets through Krieg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duif. #T3#
Krieg misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Duif on the inside. #CUT2#
Blitz Krieg's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Duif throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duif lands a right hand.
Duif lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krieg backwards.
Duif scores with a hook to the body.
Duif throws a big uppercut that drops Krieg! More strikes from Duif and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Krieg lies dazed against the cage as Duif celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernand Duif!
The defeated Blitz Krieg had this to say: 'I might have lost a fight but I haven't lost the war! I will seek vengeance!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2019

#R1#
Duif connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Mountain Rivera has been cut.
Rivera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duif counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fernand Duif!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2019

#R1#
Rivera misses with a takedown #KD#
and Duif counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rivera! Duif lets Rivera back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Rivera is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mountain Rivera has been cut.
Rivera shoots and misses
and Duif counters with a right hand from hell and Rivera is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fernand Duif!

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