Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 348 - Sparr Vs Phillips
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Kuti slaps away a takedown attempt from Bizihwaeile, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bizihwaeile shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuti sprawls well. He's pushed Bizihwaeile's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bizihwaeile fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuti stuffs the takedown attempt from Bizihwaeile. Bizihwaeile gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuti misses with a looping left.
Kuti swings for the body but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Kuti throws a jab when Bizihwaeile was well out of range.
Kuti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD2#
Kuti lands a big uppercut and Bizihwaeile crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bizihwaeile looks OK. Kuti waves Bizihwaeile back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.
Kuti misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuti doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Bizihwaeile jumps guard and drags Kuti to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Bizihwaeile working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kuti has passed into half guard!
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to full guard but Kuti has mounted him!#T1#
Kuti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kuti looking to control but Bizihwaeile is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bizihwaeile tries to reverse the position but Kuti maintains control.
Bizihwaeile is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Bizihwaeile sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Bizihwaeile looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bizihwaeile looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bizihwaeile looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kuti tries to stand and escape but Bizihwaeile is controlling the position. #T3##SUB#
Bizihwaeile looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bizihwaeile is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuti pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Kuti seems content to control.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to full guard.
Kuti not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuti passes to side control.
Bizihwaeile is looking for a sweep.
Bizihwaeile sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Bizihwaeile actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Bizihwaeile is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuti pulls his head out easily.
Bizihwaeile is staying active underneath Kuti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuti prevents Bizihwaeile from improving his position.
Kuti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bizihwaeile knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuti is taking a breather. Bizihwaeile says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bizihwaeile wants to sweep but Kuti has passed to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fela Kuti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kuti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bizihwaeile.
Kuti misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuti misses the target.
Kuti throws a lazy uppercut
and Bizihwaeile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Kuti drops Bizihwaeile with a beautiful combination! Bizihwaeile stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kuti is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Bizihwaeile is rocked!
Fela Kuti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bizihwaeile tries to get into range but Kuti steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Bizihwaeile! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kuti scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fela Kuti!
Fela Kuti managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 342 - Jankovic Vs Nik
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
A combination from Kuti does no damage.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown staying out of range there.
Kuti throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Kuti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brown slips under a jab from Kuti.
Kuti connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuti looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Fela Kuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuti throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuti.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Kuti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Kuti backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Kuti manages to avoid it all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Kuti.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuti.#T1#
Kuti throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
A jab from Kuti misses.
Kuti throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
As Kuti backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Kuti manages to avoid it all.
Kuti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kuti misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuti throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
A big left from Kuti misses.
Kuti throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown slips under a jab.#T2#
Kuti punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuti.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Kuti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuti.
Brown tries to move into range but Kuti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown throws a counter combo.
Kuti throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kuti throws a head kick that misses.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Kuti throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuti.#T3#
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown slips a jab from Kuti.
Kuti misses with a straight left.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Kuti misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A swing and a miss from Kuti.
Kuti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Kuti throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Kuti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuti.
Brown is working the combinations to good effect here.
Some wild striking there from Kuti. #T4#
Kuti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuti throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Kuti throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Kuti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuti throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
As Kuti backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Kuti manages to avoid it all.
Kuti throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kuti misses with a looping right.
Kuti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown defending well as Kuti loads up on a big left hand.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Kuti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brown blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fela Kuti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kuti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuti misses the target.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
As Kuti backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Kuti manages to avoid it all.
Kuti misses the shot to the body.
Kuti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Kuti misses.
Kuti throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Kuti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Kuti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown moves away from the strike by Kuti.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Kuti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Kuti 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 Bill Brown has been cut.#T1#
Kuti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Kuti backing up. Kuti nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Kuti misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Kuti.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Brown might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kuti has got the better of the exchanges.
Kuti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Kuti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Kuti misses with a looping right.
Kuti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuti throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Kuti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Kuti misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Kuti misses with a double jab.
Kuti misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuti throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Kuti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good shot there by Kuti.
Kuti misses with an uppercut.
Kuti misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Kuti backing up. Kuti nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Brown blocks a jab.
Kuti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kuti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brown takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuti.
Kuti misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Kuti backing up. Kuti nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Kuti misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fela Kuti is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuti misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Kuti will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kuti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#Kuti is rocked!
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Kuti backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Kuti manages to avoid it all.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuti.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big left from Kuti misses.
A big left from Kuti misses.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kuti misses with an uppercut.
Kuti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown slips a straight right by Kuti.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Kuti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Kuti missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Kuti throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Kuti will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bill Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuti throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Kuti.
Kuti throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Oh Kuti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuti misses with an uppercut
and Brown comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Kuti stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Brown is on him like rabid pit bull! Kuti slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Brown!
A victorious Bill Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC:91:Tenkula v Kuti
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Kuti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Tiamat Tenkula has been cut.
Tenkula on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tenkula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuti throws a jab but it's blocked by Tenkula.
Tenkula moves out of range of the strikes.
As Kuti looks to move away, Tenkula throws a big counter combo but Kuti just gets out of the way.
Tenkula ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Kuti misses with a hook
enabling Tenkula to counter with a crisp jab.
Tenkula closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Tenkula.
Tenkula is looking for a counter combo.
Tenkula slips a jab from Kuti.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuti misses the target.
Kuti misses with a right hand
and Tenkula counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tenkula slips under a jab.
Kuti throws a right hand that misses
and Tenkula counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Kuti avoids a kick to the body.
Kuti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tenkula throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuti.
Kuti throws a head kick but Tenkula moves out of range.
Tenkula throws a big counter combination but Kuti scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kuti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tenkula is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuti misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Tenkula misses its target.
Kuti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tenkula.
Kuti avoids the head kick by Tenkula.
Kuti blocks a jab.
Tenkula misses with a low kick.
Kuti misses with a hook. Tenkula ducked under it nicely.
Tenkula fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tenkula defending well as Kuti loads up on a big left hand.
Kuti misses with a straight right.
Kuti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tenkula stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Kuti misses with a hook.
Kuti throws a right hand that misses
and Tenkula counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the body from Kuti misses
and Tenkula counters with a low kick, right behind Kuti 's knee.
Kuti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tenkula counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fela Kuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuti throws a hook but Tenkula blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Kuti.
Tenkula throws a push kick but Kuti slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuti! But no joy.
Tenkula misses with a looping left.
Kuti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuti throws an off balance right hand
and Tenkula counters with a left to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Tenkula.
Kuti looks to throw the jab but Tenkula is out of range.
Tenkula's corner calls for a 1-2. Tenkula obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tenkula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Kuti is rocked!#T3#
A nice leg kick from Tenkula, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuti is still on wobbly legs! Can Tenkula finish him?
A swing and a miss from Kuti.
Tenkula slips under a jab.
Kuti lands an overhand right.
Kuti throws out a loose jab but Tenkula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuti seems to have recovered his senses.
Kuti misses with an uppercut.
Kuti throws a hook but Tenkula avoids it easily.
Kuti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuti misses with an uppercut.
Kuti looks to land a combination but Tenkula avoids it well.
Tenkula fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tenkula moves out of range as Kuti strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuti. Tenkula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tenkula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tenkula throws out a powerful jab.
Tenkula walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kuti drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Tenkula swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kuti's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiamat Tenkula!
A victorious Tiamat Tenkula thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 83: Bollomard v Ratt
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Kuti.
Kuti throws a right hand that misses
and Porter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Porter tries for a takedown but Kuti circles away easily
and Kuti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuti lands a big right hook! Porter looks hurt but is still standing! Kuti lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Porter falls down and Kuti dives in with a huge hammer fist! Porter's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Kuti runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fela Kuti!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Fela Kuti made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DC 74 Niaz vs Rome
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Bong Sik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuti.
Kuti misses with a lunging right hand
and Bong Sik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bong Sik manages to avoid it.
Bong Sik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuti throws a push kick but Bong Sik slaps the foot to one side.
It appears Bong Sik was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kuti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bong Sik manages to avoid it.
Kuti thuds a left hand into Bong Sik's body.
We've been told by Bong Sik's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bong Sik connects with a single shot there.
Kuti throws a hook to the side of Bong Sik's head but Bong Sik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bong Sik is looking to counter with a body kick.
A combination from Kuti does no damage.
Kuti moves out of range as Bong Sik strikes.
Kuti throws a body shot but no joy.
Bong Sik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuti 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.
Nice cross by Bong Sik.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuti darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Bong Sik throws a lazy right hand but Kuti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bong Sik slips a jab and a cross from Kuti.
Kuti takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kuti takes one on the button.
Kuti just misses with a punch to the body.
Bong Sik is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bong Sik misses with a low kick.
Kuti defending well as Bong Sik loads up on a big left hand.
Kuti thuds a left hand into Bong Sik's body.
Bong Sik scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuti in his tracks. #ROC#Kuti is rocked!
Kuti scores with a hook to the body. Bong Sik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuti is still on wobbly legs! Can Bong Sik finish him?
Kuti misses with a hook
and Bong Sik counters with a hugh head kick that removes Kuti from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ma Bong Sik!
An out of breath Ma Bong Sik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DC 67 Bradley vs Dye
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
De Fiore misses with a body shot.
Kuti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Fiore ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Kuti checks a leg kick.
De Fiore just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuti swings for the body but De Fiore moves out of range.
De Fiore only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kuti throws a hook to the side of De Fiore's head but De Fiore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Fiore takes a swing at Kuti's ribcage but misses.
Kuti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Fiore moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Fiore.
De Fiore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuti checks it well.
It looked like Kuti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fela Kuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kuti tries to bum rush De Fiore with a series of wild strikes but De Fiore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuti moves out of range of the leg kick from De Fiore.
Kuti throws a lazy right hand but De Fiore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuti misses with a shot to the body
and De Fiore counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Kuti misses.
De Fiore throws a big shot that misses.
De Fiore misses with a body shot. #T1#
De Fiore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Fiore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Fiore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Fiore throws a fast counter high kick but Kuti manages to duck under it in time.
Jab, jab by Kuti - just one landing.
Kuti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body punch from De Fiore.
De Fiore ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
A big right from Kuti misses.
De Fiore is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kuti throws a hook but De Fiore blocks it.
De Fiore is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
De Fiore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Kuti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Fiore replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kuti blocks it well.
Kuti throws a hook but De Fiore blocks it.
Kuti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Fiore on the side of the head.
De Fiore missing with a left hand there. Kuti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kuti throws a lazy uppercut
and De Fiore counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuti throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
De Fiore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kuti misses with a looping right.
Kuti tries to land a front kick but De Fiore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Fiore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Fiore manages to avoid it.
Kuti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Fiore slips a straight right by Kuti.
Kuti 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.
Nice defenses there by Kuti.
Kuti throws a shot from downtown. De Fiore moves away and avoids it.
Kuti backing away here, and De Fiore unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
De Fiore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuti on the side of the head.
Kuti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Fiore throws out the jab.
Kuti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Fiore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuti throws out a loose jab but De Fiore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuti misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Fiore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
De Fiore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Fiore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
De Fiore misses with an uppercut
and Kuti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Fiore throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuti.
De Fiore cracks Kuti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuti moves out of range of the strikes.
De Fiore slips a straight right by Kuti.
Decent striking displayed by Kuti there.
A thudding body kick lands there by De Fiore!
De Fiore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Fiore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuti misses the shot to the body.
De Fiore was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kuti throws a body punch but De Fiore moves out of range.
Kuti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.
De Fiore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kuti throwing a counter right hand but De Fiore manages 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!
A big right from Kuti misses.
Kuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Fiore lands with a nice body kick. #T4#
De Fiore slips a straight right by Kuti.
De Fiore ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Kuti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuti throws out a loose jab but De Fiore uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Fiore moves away from the strike by Kuti.
De Fiore moves out of range of the strikes.
De Fiore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Fiore looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuti is just out of range.
Kuti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
De Fiore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Fiore throws a nice looking combination but Kuti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Fiore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Fiore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Fiore momentarily.
De Fiore looks to land a left hand but Kuti moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Fiore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Fiore misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Fiore ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
De Fiore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Fiore swings for the body but Kuti moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Attilio De Fiore will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kuti throws a front kick that sends De Fiore stumbling back into the cage.
Kuti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Fiore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuti.
Kuti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Fiore moves out of range of the body kick.
De Fiore slips a jab from Kuti.
Kuti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Fiore connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuti stuns De Fiore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Fiore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuti.
Kuti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Fiore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuti.
Kuti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Fiore momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Fiore lands with a hook. Kuti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Fiore slips a jab from Kuti.
Kuti lands the left hand.
De Fiore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuti checks it well. #T1#
Kuti misses with a straight left.
De Fiore feints a counter leg kick.
De Fiore throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuti.
Kuti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Fiore was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuti.
De Fiore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuti's hands.
De Fiore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Fiore moves out of range as Kuti throws a body kick.
Kuti throws a body kick that misses.
De Fiore throws a looping overhand right but Kuti ducks down to avoid it.
De Fiore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuti digs a good body shot into De Fiore's ribs.
De Fiore thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kuti if he has to take too many more of those.
Kuti misses with a double jab.
Kuti works over De Fiore's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Attilio De Fiore has been cut.
Kuti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuti lands with a straight right. De Fiore didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Fiore tries a low kick but Kuti avoids it.#T2#
De Fiore lands a leg kick that knocks Kuti off balance momentarily.
Kuti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
De Fiore throws a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from De Fiore.
The fighters circling - Kuti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Fiore defending well as Kuti loads up on a big left hand.
De Fiore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuti.
Kuti throws a wild body kick that De Fiore sees coming a mile off.
Kuti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kuti throws the left hand but De Fiore avoids the punch easily.
Kuti backing away here, and De Fiore unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
De Fiore lands with a straight right. Kuti didn't see that one coming.
Kuti throws an overhand right that lands on De Fiore's shoulder, as De Fiore tries to avoid the shot.
Kuti looks to throw the jab but De Fiore is out of range.
Kuti moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kuti misses with a hook.
De Fiore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Kuti misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Kuti.
Kuti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Fiore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuti in his tracks.
De Fiore scores with a kick to the body.
Kuti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Fiore moves away.
De Fiore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuti misses the body punch
and De Fiore counters with an outside leg kick.
De Fiore stuns Kuti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from De Fiore.
De Fiore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Fiore.
Kuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick from De Fiore misses.
De Fiore throws a big shot that misses.
Kuti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuti throws an overhand right that lands on De Fiore's shoulder, as De Fiore tries to avoid the shot.
De Fiore wants to slow Kuti down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
De Fiore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Fiore with a nice calf kick.
De Fiore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuti.
De Fiore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Fiore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kuti moves out of range of the leg kick from De Fiore.
Kuti lands with a right hand.
De Fiore staying out of range there.
De Fiore tried to score with a low kick but Kuti checks it.
Kuti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
De Fiore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuti is able to avoid easily.
De Fiore staying out of range there.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.
De Fiore flicks out a counter leg kick but Kuti steps away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Fiore slips a jab from Kuti.
De Fiore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kuti throws the left hand but De Fiore avoids the punch easily.
Kuti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Fiore.
Kuti misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fela Kuti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Attilio De Fiore'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#
De Fiore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuti.
De Fiore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuti on the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuti checks a leg kick.
Kuti throws a wild body kick that De Fiore sees coming a mile off.
De Fiore moves away from the strike by Kuti.
A head kick misses from De Fiore.
Kuti misses with a straight left.
Fela Kuti is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Fiore can pounce on him.
Kuti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Fiore.
De Fiore throws a right and a left that Kuti avoids nicely.
Jab, jab by Kuti - just one landing.
De Fiore tries to score with a low kick but Kuti moves his leg out of the way.
Kuti throws a jab but it's blocked by De Fiore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuti bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
De Fiore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuti digs a good body shot into De Fiore's ribs.
De Fiore misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Kuti misses the target. #T1#
Kuti throws a combination. De Fiore tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kuti scores with a jab.
Kuti throws a series of punches but De Fiore moves out of range.
De Fiore tries a quick counter leg kick but Kuti is wise to it.
De Fiore misses with an uppercut.
De Fiore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Fiore avoids the body shot from Kuti.
De Fiore misses with a leg kick.
Kuti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Fiore counters with a nice uppercut.
De Fiore connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kuti lands with an uppercut that bounces De Fiore off the cage and back into range.
De Fiore connects with a body shot.
Kuti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Fiore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Fiore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuti looks to land a left hand but De Fiore moved out of range nicely.
De Fiore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Fiore ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Kuti throws a hook to the side of De Fiore's head but De Fiore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
De Fiore connects with a body shot that sends Kuti's belly button to the back.
Kuti keeps De Fiore at a distance using the push kick.
Kuti swinging wildly here.
De Fiore is looking to land body kicks.
De Fiore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good standup being displayed there by De Fiore as he connects with a hook.
Kuti scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Kuti misses
and De Fiore counters with a good low kick that Kuti was not able to check.
Kuti feints a jab promting De Fiore to slip. Kuti then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. De Fiore slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
De Fiore misses with a low kick as Kuti jumps back.
Kuti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuti misses with a body shot.
De Fiore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Fiore just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Kuti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Fiore dips to his left and cracks Kuti with an uppercut!
Kuti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Fiore manages to avoid it.#T3#
Kuti throws a hook but De Fiore blocks it.
De Fiore misses with an uppercut
and Kuti counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuti misses with a looping left.
Kuti misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Kuti misses its intended target.
Kuti scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Fiore in his tracks.
De Fiore throws a head kick but Kuti moves out of range.
De Fiore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Fiore lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Fiore.
De Fiore throws a head kick but Kuti moves out of range.
Kuti jabs at De Fiore's body.
De Fiore throws a looping overhand right but Kuti ducks down to avoid it.
De Fiore thumps Kuti with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Kuti.
De Fiore swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuti throws a poor cross that misses
and De Fiore counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
De Fiore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kuti checks a low kick from De Fiore.
Kuti drops his hands momentarily and De Fiore takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Kuti misses.
Nice jab there from De Fiore.
Kuti looks to land a right hand but De Fiore moved out of range.
De Fiore throws a leg kick but Kuti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kuti looks to throw the jab but De Fiore is out of range.
A nice side step and De Fiore releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Fiore scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Fiore's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Fiore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuti throws a hook but De Fiore blocks it.
Kuti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Fiore counters with a nice uppercut.
De Fiore lands with a thumping leg kick.

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 Fela Kuti.
Well Kuti 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Fela Kuti!
An out of breath and clearly excited Fela Kuti thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DC 54: Talvela vs Noeigati
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Muromets moves away from the strike by Kuti.
Muromets keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muromets looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Muromets on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kuti scores with a jab.
Muromets lands with a thumping leg kick.
Muromets takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuti looks to throw the jab but Muromets is out of range.
Kuti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muromets on the side of the head. #ROC#Muromets is rocked!
Kuti scores with a nice right hand.
Muromets is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuti finish him?
Muromets tries to get into range but Kuti steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Muromets! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kuti scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fela Kuti!
After the big win, Fela Kuti made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: DC 44: Bollomard vs Dead 2
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Kuti ducks under a wild hook from Lloyd.
Lloyd misses with a looping right.
Kuti tries to move into range but Lloyd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuti throws a looping overhand right but Lloyd ducks down to avoid it.
Kuti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lloyd.
Lloyd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lloyd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut lands for Lloyd. That snapped Kuti's head back.
Kuti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuti throws a lazy uppercut
and Lloyd counters with a stiff right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lloyd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuti swings for the body but Lloyd moves out of range.
Kuti misses with a straight left.
Lloyd slips a straight right by Kuti.
Lloyd misses with a hook.
Lloyd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuti.
Lloyd clobbers Kuti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Kuti.
Lloyd pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Kuti misses with an uppercut. Lloyd saw that one coming.
Lloyd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lloyd scrambles back to his feet.
Lloyd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuti misses with a straight right.
Lloyd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuti checks it well.
Kuti misses with a hook. Lloyd ducked under it nicely.
Kuti slips under a jab from Lloyd.
Lloyd throws a big shot that misses.
Kuti lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuti throws out a loose jab but Lloyd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lloyd.
Lloyd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuti throws out the jab.
Kuti throws a jab but it's blocked by Lloyd.
No joy there for Kuti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lloyd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lloyd connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuti lands with a right hand. #T2#
Lloyd slips under a jab.
Kuti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuti slips under a jab from Lloyd.
Kuti scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Kuti.
Kuti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lloyd's head backwards.
Lloyd misses with a body shot.
Kuti misses the shot to the body.
Lloyd ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Kuti swings widly with a right hand
letting Lloyd counter with a right hand.
Lloyd lands with a hook. Kuti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big left from Kuti misses.
Lloyd blocks a jab.
Lloyd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lloyd throws a right and a left that Kuti avoids nicely.
Lloyd blocks a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuti checks a leg kick.
Kuti blocks a jab.#T3#
Lloyd ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
A lazy left from Kuti finds it's target.
Lloyd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lloyd misses with a hook.
Kuti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lloyd.
Fela Kuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lloyd slips under a jab.
It seemed like Lloyd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuti staying out of range there.
Kuti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lloyd.
A telegraphed right hand from Lloyd misses the target.
Lloyd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuti moves away.
Kuti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lloyd's head backwards.
Kuti throws a shot from downtown. Lloyd moves away and avoids it.
Lloyd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuti circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kuti throws the left hand but Lloyd avoids the punch easily.
Kuti works Lloyd's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lloyd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lloyd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Lloyd.
Lloyd lands with a slapping head kick.
Kuti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuti misses with a looping right.
Kuti throws a right hand that Lloyd ducks under and follows up with a left that Lloyd also avoids with ease.
Lloyd lands a nice looking body shot.
Lloyd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuti.
Kuti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lloyd moves away.
Kuti connects with a crisp jab.
Lloyd tests Kuti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lloyd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuti thuds his right hand into Lloyd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kuti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lloyd moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Kuti does it's job there.
Lloyd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuti.
Kuti connects with a combination that backs up Lloyd into the cage. Kuti lands a flurry of punches that gets past Lloyd's guard. Lloyd is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Kuti bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fela Kuti!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Fela Kuti made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DMMA 178 Pinks vs Zimmerman
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1#
Kuti slips under a jab from Bukowski.
Bukowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuti tries to bum rush Bukowski with a series of wild strikes but Bukowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bukowski throwing a counter right hand but Kuti manages to avoid it.
Bukowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuti circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuti throws a hook but Bukowski avoids it easily.
Fela Kuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuti.
Kuti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A combination from Bukowski does no damage.
Kuti throws a lazy uppercut
and Bukowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuti misses with a straight right.
Kuti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuti lands a nice hook to Bukowski's body. Bukowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuti cracks a nice hook into Bukowski's ribs.
Kuti moves out of range as Bukowski strikes.
Kuti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bukowski.
Bukowski misses with an uppercut. Kuti saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Kuti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
A big left from Kuti misses.
Kuti throws a shot from downtown. Bukowski moves away and avoids it.
Bukowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bukowski blocks a jab.
Bukowski lands a jab.
Kuti misses with a body shot.
Kuti throws a series of punches but Bukowski avoids them all with ease.
Bukowski scores with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Bukowski's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kuti looks to score with a jab to the body but Bukowski is just out of range.
Kuti throws a jab when Bukowski was well out of range.
Kuti lands the left hand.
Bukowski throws a right hand that Kuti ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuti also avoids with ease.
Bukowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuti.
Bukowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuti throws a hook but Bukowski avoids it easily.
Fela Kuti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Kuti throws a hook but Bukowski avoids it easily.
As Kuti backs away, Bukowski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bukowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bukowski lunges at Kuti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kuti's hand.
Kuti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bukowski.
Kuti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#Kuti is rocked!
Kuti misses with a hook
and Bukowski 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 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Bukowski!

Event: DC 29: Rematch Bonanza
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Muromets uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuti has time to react.
Kuti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muromets.
Muromets has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Muromets there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Ilya Muromets has been cut.
Muromets throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muromets throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Muromets misses the target.
Muromets looks to throw the jab but Kuti is out of range.
Muromets throws a head kick that Kuti semi-blocks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muromets.
A little feinted left hand from Kuti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muromets uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuti.
Muromets has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Muromets there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC2#Kuti is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Muromets misses its intended target.
Oh Kuti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muromets drops Kuti with a straight right hand, right on the button! Muromets follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Muromets!

Event: DMMA Wednesday Warfare 2
Date: Jan 25, 2023

#R1#
A big left from Kuti misses.
Clement shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuti as he avoids it easily.
Jab from Clement.
Clement digs a good hook to Kuti's body.
Clement lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice cross by Kuti.#CUT2#It looks like Hugo Clement has been cut.
Kuti throws a shot to the body.
Kuti misses with a straight right.
Clement swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clement walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kuti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kuti lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuti misses with a looping right.
Kuti connects with a right that clearly hurt Clement. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Kuti proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Clement collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fela Kuti!
Fela Kuti really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XVI
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Raledran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raledran scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuti should have avoided that one.
Kuti misses with a shot to the body
and Raledran makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kuti really felt that one!
Raledran ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Raledran appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raledran takes a swing at Kuti's ribcage but misses.
Kuti just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuti misses with a hook
and Raledran counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raledran jabs Kuti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raledran takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raledran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fela Kuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuti sizes up Raledran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuti misses with a looping right.
Raledran is looking to counter punch.
Kuti throws an overhand right that lands on Raledran's shoulder, as Raledran tries to avoid the shot.
Kuti throws a shot from downtown. Raledran moves away and avoids it.
Kuti misses with a body shot
and Raledran counters with a nice leg kick.
Kuti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raledran. Raledran obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Kuti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raledran slips under a jab.
Kuti swings for the body but Raledran moves out of range.
Kuti keeps the fight on the outside.
Raledran with a nice cross.
Kuti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raledran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuti. Raledran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuti throws a shot from downtown. Raledran moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Raledran rushes Kuti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raledran blocks a body shot from Kuti.
Raledran drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kuti pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2#
Raledran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuti throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Kuti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raledran looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Raledran scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuti misses with a left hand
and Raledran counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kuti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raledran on the side of the head.
Kuti missing with a left hand there. Raledran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raledran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuti.
Kuti throws an off balance right hand
enabling Raledran to counter with a crisp jab.
Raledran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuti! But no joy.
Kuti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raledran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raledran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raledran slips a jab from Kuti.
Raledran throwing a counter right hand but Kuti manages to avoid it.
Kuti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raledran lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Kuti misses with an uppercut.
Kuti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raledran.
Kuti misses with a right hand #TD#
and Raledran counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Raledran tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuti is retaining full guard.
Raledran passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Raledran is looking to take a break and control but Kuti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raledran tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kuti's legs. #T4#
Raledran is trying to move to mount but Kuti reverses beautifully and ends up in Raledran's guard.
Raledran trying to control the position. #SUB#
Raledran has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kuti should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Raledran has tightened it up now! Kuti should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Iner Raledran!
Iner Raledran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 152 Abarai vs Bouddi
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Kuti just misses with a punch to the body.
Amida feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kutis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kuti takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kuti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Minoari Amida has been cut.
Amida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuti.
Kuti lands the left hand.
Kuti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice cross by Amida.#CL#
Amida takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Kuti breaks the clinch.
Kuti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minoari Amida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amida slips a jab from Kuti.
Amida avoids the body shot from Kuti.
Amida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but Amida slips the punch.
Kuti throws an off balance right hand
and Amida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuti throws a lazy uppercut
and Amida counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Amida throws a hook but Kuti avoids it easily.
Amida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuti as he connects with a hook.
Kuti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Amida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Amida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kuti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amida.
Amida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuti.
Kuti lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Amida throws the kick towards the body but Kuti avoids it.
Amida slips a jab from Kuti.
Kuti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Kuti punishes Amida's body with a nice straight punch.
Amida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuti. That did some damage!
Kuti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but Amida slips the punch.
Kuti misses the shot to the body.
Kuti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Amida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuti.
Kuti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amida scores with a nice strike.
Amida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheers as Amida lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuti doesn't seem phased though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Amida. That's going to slow Kuti down.
Amida connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuti's hands.
Nice uppercut lands for Amida. That snapped Kuti's head back. #T3#
Kuti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Amida throws the kick towards the body but Kuti avoids it.
Kuti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amida can pounce on him.
Kuti misses with an uppercut. Amida saw that one coming.
Kuti thuds his right hand into Amida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Amida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuti.
Kuti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amida.
Kuti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#Minoari Amida's cut is getting worse.
Kuti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuti cracks Amida with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amida connects with a single shot there.
Amida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but Amida slips the punch.#T4#
Amida looks for the body kick but Kuti saw that one coming.
It seemed like Kuti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuti throws a jab when Amida was well out of range.
Amida throws a body punch but Kuti moves out of range.
Kuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Amida as he connects with a hook.
Amida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Amida lands a lovely overhand right.
Amida throws a big shot that misses.
Amida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Amida wants to clinch up but Kuti keeps it at a distance.
Kuti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuti throws a hook but Amida blocks it.
Kuti throws a hook but Amida blocks it.
A big right from Kuti misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Minoari Amida will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Minoari Amida's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but Amida slips the punch.
Kuti connects with a crisp jab.
That kick from Amida tenderised Kuti's leg. Kuti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Amida tried to score with a low kick but Kuti checks it.
Kuti connects with a body shot.
Kuti moves out of range as Amida strikes.
Kuti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Amida's head backwards.#ROC2#Amida is rocked!
Amida get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Amida stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Kuti runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fela Kuti!
An out of breath and clearly excited Fela Kuti thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DMMA 144 Durand vs Puno
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Cabrera!
Cabrera slips a jab from Kuti.
Cabrera connects with a looping right hand.
Kuti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cabrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuti is looking for the big counter here.
Cabrera tests Kuti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabrera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Cabrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuti is out of range and Cabrera settles back down.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but Cabrera slips the punch.
Kuti throws a good cross that connects.
Kuti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cabrera.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabrera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut.
Cabrera scores with a spinning back kick!
The fighters circling - Kuti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabrera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cabrera tries a low kick but Kuti avoids it.
Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuti.#T1#
Kuti walks into a left hand. #ROC#Kuti is rocked!
Cabrera circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kuti to the canvas! Kuti doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Cabrera keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrix Cabrera!
Hendrix Cabrera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 133 Kersikov vs Ilmarinen
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Kuti defending well as Corleone Jr. loads up on a big left hand.
Kuti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corleone Jr. is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Corleone Jr. throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Kuti - just one landing. #CUT2#Sonny Corleone Jr.'s cut is getting worse.
Kuti misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Kuti - just one landing.
A shot to the liver by Kuti. Beautiful body shot.#KD2#
Kuti cracks Corleone Jr. with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Corleone Jr. looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kuti finish him? #ROC2#Corleone Jr. is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuti sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Corleone Jr.'s defenses. It connects perfectly with Corleone Jr.'s jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fela Kuti!
Fela Kuti managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

Event: DMMA 130 Niculescu Vs Martin
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Kuti misses with a shot to the body
and Camacho counters with a straight right hand.
Camacho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Camacho walks into a left hand.
Kuti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Camacho on the side of the head.
Kuti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camacho.
It looked like Camacho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuti moves away from the strike by Camacho.
Kuti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Camacho moves forwards but Kuti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuti misses with a left hand
and Camacho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuti 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuti. That snapped Camacho's head back. #T1#
Kuti throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Camacho counter with a right hand.
Kuti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuti.
It looked like Camacho was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuti.
Kuti throws a hook but Camacho avoids it easily.
Camacho is looking to counter punch.
Fela Kuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuti misses with a looping left.
A big left from Kuti misses.
Kuti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Camacho tries to clinch there but Kuti circles away.
Kuti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuti misses with a hook.
Camacho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kuti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Kuti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Kuti throws the left hand but Camacho avoids the punch easily.
Kuti misses with a hook.
Kuti misses with a right hand
and Camacho makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuti slips a jab from Camacho.
Kuti blocks a jab.
Kuti misses with a hook
and Camacho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Camacho's head backwards.
Kuti throws a right hand that misses
and Camacho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuti swings widly with a right hand
and Camacho counters with a big right hand! Oh Kuti is in trouble here! Camacho follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Camacho!
A victorious Anthony Camacho thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 123 Hightower vs Kalske
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
One moves out of range as Kuti strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kuti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but One circles away quickly and effectively.
One with the counter takedown but Kuti avoids it easily.#TD2#
One looking to score a takedown here. Kuti is defending well but One drives through and ends up in Kuti's guard.

Kuti uses the cage to get back to his feet.
One fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
One darts in and clinches Kuti up against the cage.
One jumps guard but Kuti stands there with One around his waist. One gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kuti lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
One pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Kuti stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A jab from Kuti misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuti. That snapped One's head back.
One staying out of range there.
One drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuti defends it well.
One looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuti is just out of range.
It looked like Kuti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from One.
One lands with a shot to the body.
One swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuti.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.
Kuti throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Kuti throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Kuti's head coaches at The Goya - ðŸ¥Š MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
One throws a series of punches but Kuti moves out of range.
Fela Kuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
One takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuti tries to close the distance and clinch but One swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
One throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
One lands an overhand right.
A jab from One misses.
Good shot there by Kuti.
One connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but One circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from One.
Kuti lands with a straight right. One didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuti fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Kuti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from One.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.
One on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
One moves out of range as Kuti strikes.#TD2#
One shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kuti wants to get back to his feet.
One takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
One is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
One is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
One is looking to advance position but Kuti won't allow it. #T3#
One prevents Kuti from improving his position.#SUB2#
One is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuti defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
One looking for a submission but Kuti manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt. #SUB2#
One is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kuti is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kuti has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
One is looking for a triangle but Kuti pushes his legs off easily. #T4##SU#
Kuti stands up and waves to One to follow him.
One throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuti scores with a jab to the body.
One throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuti.
Kuti misses with an uppercut. One saw that one coming.
One looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Panda One has been cut.
Kuti looks to throw the jab but One is out of range.
One ducks right into an uppercut from Kuti.
Kuti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract One.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuti misses with a double jab.
One connects with a body shot.
One defending well as Kuti loads up on a big left hand.
One throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kuti misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fela Kuti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Panda One's cut.
That's time! Kuti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kuti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuti avoids the body shot from One.
One avoids the body shot from Kuti.
Kuti misses with a wild body shot.
Fela Kuti is winning the standup battle so far.
One misses the jab.
Kuti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from One.
Kuti misses the jab.
Kuti takes a swing at One's ribcage but misses.
One misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuti.
It looked like Kuti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
One is looking to clinch but Kuti is avoiding it.
One uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuti. #CL#
Kuti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for One.
Kuti throws a punch but it's blocked by One.
Kuti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that One can do to turn this around?#TD2#
One jumps into guard, dragging Kuti to the mat. #SUB2#
One looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fela Kuti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuti wanted to stand there but One had control of the position. #T1##SUB2#
One escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
One looking for subs off his back but Kuti has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuti pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
One looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
One actively working from the bottom here.
Kuti wants to pass to mount but One is defending the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
One looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuti tries to pass the half guard into mount. One knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
One looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Kuti stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows One to get to his feet.
One keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuti.
One changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kuti throws a jab when One was well out of range.
Kuti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
One is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuti rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body punch from One.
One throws a hook but Kuti blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuti. One does a little dance to reset his feet.
One feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuti. One does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Kuti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
One bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuti's head backwards.
One tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. One sees it coming and avoids it easily.
One keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuti.
One blocks a jab.
Kuti misses with a body shot.
And One tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
One blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from One.
One moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
One throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
One staying out of range there.
Kuti keeps the fight on the outside.
One takes a swing at Kuti's ribcage but misses.
One tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuti cracks One with an open hand slap.#T4#
One misses with an uppercut.
Kuti misses with an uppercut. One saw that one coming.
Kuti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
One tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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!
Kuti swats away the attempt to clinch by One.
It looked like Kuti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
One uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuti.
Kuti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
One fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuti throws out a loose jab but One uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuti throws out a loose jab but One uses good head movement to avoid it.
One slips a jab from Kuti.
One tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
One thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuti throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and One counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Kuti manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. One keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kuti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
One is trying to pull guard but Kuti has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fela Kuti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Panda One's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
One tries to clinch but Kuti is having none of it.
Kuti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.
Kuti throws a lazy right hand but One sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
One throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
One decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
One is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuti is staying active underneath One, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kuti haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Kuti trying to control here.
Kuti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
One is looking to take a break and control but Kuti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
One is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kuti is defending against the submission attempts here by One. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuti is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kuti looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Kuti.
One misses with a hook.
One has a takedown stuffed.
One takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Kuti throws a hook but One avoids it easily.
One feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Kuti gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows One to score an easy takedown into full guard.
One trying to control but Kuti is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
One drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kuti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kuti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kuti! #REVR#
Fela Kuti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuti moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
One tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kuti presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T4#
One is squirming around, avoiding Kuti's attempts to control the action.
One tries to reverse the position but Kuti maintains control.
One is squirming around, avoiding Kuti's attempts to control the action.
One is in all sorts of trouble here.
Panda One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuti controlling his opponent.
One keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One keeps trying to improve his position.
Kuti looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuti'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.

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 Fela Kuti.
Well Kuti 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Fela Kuti!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Fela Kuti!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Fela Kuti!

Fela Kuti wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Fela Kuti made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: DMMA 109 MaGrath vs Torres
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Kuti misses with a hook.
Kuti missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuti lands a glancing blow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Kuti dips to his left and cracks Kersikov with an uppercut!
Kuti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kuti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Kuti's knee but Kuti avoids it well.
Kuti misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuti.
Kuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kuti misses with a hook.
Kuti looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuti.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Kuti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Kersikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kuti scores with a shot to the body.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kuti throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuti.
Kuti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from Kuti misses
and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kuti connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuti misses the target.
Kersikov half committed to a counter leg kick.#KD#
Kersikov lands a big head kick that sends Kuti tumbling to the mat! Kersikov takes a step backwards and waves Kuti back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Kuti is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuti is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?#T2#
Kersikov pounces like a tiger and cracks Kuti with a vicious hook! Kuti is down but not out! Kersikov follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Boyko Kersikov!
A relieved looking Boyko Kersikov 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: DMMA 102: Account vs Niculescu
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Kuti just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Del Fuegos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Del Fuegos fails with the takedown.
Del Fuegos cracks a nice hook into Kuti's ribs.
Kuti digs a good body shot into Del Fuegos's ribs.
Del Fuegos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Del Fuegos somewhat.
Del Fuegos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuti lands a nice looking body shot.
Del Fuegos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#It looks like Diego Del Fuegos has been cut.
Kuti catches Del Fuegos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kuti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Del Fuegos. #T1#
Kuti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Del Fuegos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuti defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Del Fuegos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Fuegos shoots in for a takedown but Kuti shows good takedown defense.
Kuti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Del Fuegos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuti digs a good body shot into Del Fuegos's ribs.
Del Fuegos dives in and grabs Kuti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuti pushes down on Del Fuegos's head and hops out.
Fela Kuti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Del Fuegos is looking to clinch but Kuti is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuti! But no joy.
Kuti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Del Fuegos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kuti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been informed that Kuti 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.
Del Fuegos slips under a jab.#CL#
Del Fuegos drives through and clinches with Kuti against the cage.
Del Fuegos blocking some punches.
Del Fuegos swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Fuegos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD#
Del Fuegos works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Del Fuegos wants to control from the top but Kuti keeps moving.
Del Fuegos is fighting to break Kuti's control of his arms but Kuti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Del Fuegos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Del Fuegos is looking to pass into half guard but Kuti pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kuti is in guard.#REVB#
Del Fuegos pulls Kuti in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kuti has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Del Fuegos is proving hard to escape from.
Del Fuegos trying to control the position here. #SU2#
Del Fuegos is working an open guard so Kuti takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Del Fuegos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Kuti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kuti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Del Fuegos's head.
Kuti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Del Fuegos drops his hands momentarily and Kuti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Del Fuegos tries to clinch
and Kuti counters with a straight right hand.
Kuti takes a swing at Del Fuegos's ribcage but misses.
Kuti throws a good cross that connects. #ROC2#Del Fuegos is rocked!#T4#
Del Fuegos gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kuti gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fela Kuti!
Fela Kuti made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.

Event: DMMA 87: Ramathorn vs Doomsday
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Kuti misses with a looping left.
Kuti scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Hattori. Those never looked like landing.
Hattori walks into a left hand.
Kuti moves forwards but Hattori connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hattori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuti! But no joy.
Hattori lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuti circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuti connects with a body shot that sends Hattori's belly button to the back.
Kuti throws a lazy right hand but Hattori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hattori connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuti scrambles back to his feet.
Hattori slips a jab from Kuti.
An attempted straight right counter from Hattori misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hattori's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hattori duly obliges.
Hattori swings widly with a right hand
and Kuti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hattori looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuti lands a jab to the nose.
Hattori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Kuti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hattori.
Hattori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuti.
Hattori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Kuti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuti misses with an uppercut.
Kuti cracks Hattori with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hattori takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hattori on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Hattori.
Hattori misses with a looping right.
Kuti misses with a body shot.
Kuti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hattori misses with a hook
and Kuti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Hattori is rocked!
Hanzo Hattori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuti is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Hattori flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hattori is out cold! Kuti holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fela Kuti!
Fela Kuti made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.

Event: DMMA 78: Johnson vs Mukunzi
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Kuti looks to throw the jab but Le Franc is out of range.
Kuti throws a hook but Le Franc avoids it easily.
Le Franc thumps Kuti with a low kick.
Le Franc ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Kuti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
Le Franc takes a swing at Kuti's ribcage but misses.
Kuti moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice jab there from Kuti.
Kuti sizes up Le Franc with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuti misses with a body shot.
Kuti misses with a jab to the body
and Le Franc counters with a straight right hand.
Kuti misses the body punch
and Le Franc counters with a big right hand! Oh Kuti is in trouble here! Le Franc follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Le Franc!

Event: DMMA 69: Tucker vs Pinks 2
Date: Dec 23, 2021

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Satake.
Kuti lands with a good body shot.
Kuti throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Satake counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Satake. #BC#
Kuti breaks the clinch.
Kuti 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.
Kuti throws an off balance right hand
and Satake makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big left from Kuti misses.
Kuti misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Kuti. Those never looked like landing.
Kuti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Satake in his tracks.
Kuti with a hook.#CL2#
Satake clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Kuti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuti lands a nice hook to Satake's body. Satake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuti misses with a body shot.
Kuti throws a body punch but Satake moves out of range.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Satake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuti throwing a counter right hand but Satake manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kuti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Satake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Satake throws a solid leg kick but Kuti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Satake.
Kuti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuti misses the target.
Satake throws a half hearted mid kick.
Satake looks for the body kick but Kuti saw that one coming.
Satake throws a right and a left that Kuti avoids nicely.
Satake attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Satake looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuti misses with a straight right.
Satake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuti misses with a straight left.
Satake slips a jab from Kuti.
Satake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Satake throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fela Kuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Kuti lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuti swats away the attempt to clinch by Satake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuti lands a slapping body shot.
Kuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Satake scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuti misses with a body punch
and Satake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Satake.
Kuti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Satake tries to clinch but Kuti is having none of it.
Kuti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuti misses with a lunging right hand
and Satake counters with a thumping low kick.
Satake throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kuti circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Satake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Satake scores with a spinning back kick!
Satake tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuti swats away the attempt to clinch by Satake.
Satake throws out a leg kick but Kuti moves out of range and Satake only half commits.
Kuti throws a lazy uppercut
and Satake counters with an outside leg kick.
Kuti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Satake.
Satake counters with a body kick.
Satake misses with a kick to the body.
Kuti swings for the body but Satake moves out of range.
Satake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Satake moves out of range as Kuti strikes.
Satake connects with the punch.
Satake lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Satake gets a clinch. #T4#
Satake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Satake pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Satake is looking to control Kuti's arms but Kuti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Satake has his back to the cage. #BC#
Kuti manages to break the clinch.
Kuti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kuti throws an overhand right that lands on Satake's shoulder, as Satake tries to avoid the shot.
Kuti sets himself, and Satake steps forward looking for the clinch! Kuti avoids it this time.
Satake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuti misses the shot to the body.
Satake tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kuti walks forward, straight into a front kick from Satake.
Satake blocks a jab.
Satake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Satake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuti looks to score with a jab to the body but Satake is just out of range.
Satake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Satake dominated that round.
That's time! Kuti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Satake slips a jab from Kuti.
Satake feints a counter leg kick.
Satake defending well as Kuti loads up on a big left hand.
Kuti throws out a loose jab but Satake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuti looks to land a right hand but Satake moved out of range.
Satake tries to land a front kick but Kuti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Masa Satake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Satake throws a leg kick
and Kuti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuti swinging wildly here.
Satake throws a nice outside leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Satake 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.
Kuti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuti sets himself, and Satake steps forward looking for the clinch! Kuti avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuti throws a lazy uppercut
letting Satake counter with a right hand.
Kuti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Kuti.
Good leg kick by Satake. #CL2#
Satake takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Kuti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Satake has him pressed against the cage.
Satake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Kuti manages to break the clinch.
Kuti misses with a looping right.
Satake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuti is looking to counter punch.
Satake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuti.
Kuti sets himself, and Satake steps forward looking for the clinch! Kuti avoids it this time.
Kuti throws the left hand but Satake avoids the punch easily.
Satake ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Satake wants to counter the offense by Kuti and move into the clinch position.
A slow jab from Kuti misses its intended target.
Satake steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kuti.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuti checks a leg kick.
Kuti swings for the body but Satake moves out of range.
Satake throws a push kick but Kuti slaps the foot to one side.
Satake lands the left hand.
Satake explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
Satake tries to clinch but Kuti moves out of range.
Kuti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Satake lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Satake jabs Kuti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Satake 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.
Kuti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Satake.
Satake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuti.
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#
Satake instigates a clinch.
Satake throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuti letting Satake take a breather here.
Satake'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.
Satake is pushing Kuti up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Satake tries to work over Kuti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Kuti prevents a body shot from Satake.
Kuti takes an elbow to the temple.
Kuti wants to get back to striking at distance but Satake won't allow it.
Satake throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Satake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuti has had enough of the clinch but Satake keeps him there for the moment.
Satake is pushing Kuti up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kuti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Satake lands a shot to the body.
Satake throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Satake throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kuti wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Kuti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Kuti cracks Satake with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Kuti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuti keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuti misses with a looping left.
Kuti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Satake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Satake was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuti.
Satake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuti.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuti, as that shot connected.
Satake slips under a jab from Kuti.
Satake just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Kuti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Satake clinches up with Kuti and pushes him back against the cage.
Satake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuti blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Masa Satake will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Kuti throws a body shot but no joy.
Satake throws the kick towards the body but Kuti avoids it.
Satake lands with a thumping leg kick.
Satake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuti.
Satake staying out of range there.
Kuti throws a right hand that misses
and Satake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Satake thuds his shin into the meat of Kuti's side.
Kuti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Satake scores with a shot to the body.
That kick from Satake tenderised Kuti's leg. Kuti is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuti throws out a loose jab but Satake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Satake flicks out a counter leg kick but Kuti steps away.
Kuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Satake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Satake thumps Kuti with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuti checks a leg kick. #T1#
Kuti 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.
Donk. Kuti catches Satake right on the button with a cross.
Kuti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Satake counters with a three punch combo that has Kuti backing up. Kuti nods at Satake to acknowledge the strikes.
Satake staying out of range there.
Kuti throws a jab but it's blocked by Satake.
Kuti misses with an uppercut. Satake saw that one coming.
Kuti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Satake throws out a leg kick but Kuti moves out of range and Satake only half commits.
Kuti throws a poor cross that misses
and Satake counters with a slapping leg kick.
Satake throws a low kick but Kuti avoids it.
Kuti scores with a jab to the body.
Kuti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Satake scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuti scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuti blocks the body kick. #T2#
Kuti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Satake throws a nice outside leg kick.
Satake misses with a body kick.
Kuti blocks a leg kick.
Kuti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Satake. Satake obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Satake pushes Kuti up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuti misses with a body punch.
Satake has a couple of punches blocked by Kuti.
Satake has Kuti pushed against the cage.
Kuti prevents a body shot from Satake.
Satake taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kuti lands a hook that snaps the head of Satake backwards.
Satake working aggressively here.
Fela Kuti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Kuti breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Satake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Satake moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuti throws a body shot but no joy.
Satake steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Satake turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Satake has Kuti up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuti lands a left hand.
Masa Satake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Satake has Kuti pressed against the cage, preventing Kuti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kuti working aggressively here.
Satake has Kuti pressed against the cage, preventing Kuti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Kuti's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4##BC#
Kuti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuti misses with a jab to the body
and Satake counters with a good low kick that Kuti was not able to check.
Satake is looking to clinch but Kuti is avoiding it.
Satake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Satake fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuti.
Kuti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Satake scores with a shot to the body.
Satake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuti misses with a double jab
and Satake counters with a thumping low kick.
Satake goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Satake finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kuti is looking to counter punch.
Kuti tests Satake's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Satake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Satake 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Satake!

Event: DMMA 57: Magrath vs Polus
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Bukowski ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Kuti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've been informed that Kuti 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.
Kuti lands a slapping body shot.
Bukowski swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Kuti to counter with a crisp jab.
Bukowski slips a jab from Kuti.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuti.
Kuti throws a hook but Bukowski avoids it easily.
Fela Kuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuti throws a nice looking combination but Bukowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuti throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Kuti misses. #T1#
Bukowski walks into a stiff left hand from Kuti.
Kuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bukowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuti stuns Bukowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuti lands with a hook. Bukowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Bukowski misses its target.
Bukowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuti throws out the jab.
Kuti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukowski lands a nice hook to Kuti's body. Kuti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bukowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuti.
Bukowski walks into a straight right hand from Kuti.
Bukowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Kuti throws an off balance right hand
and Bukowski 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!
The crowd cheers as Kuti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bukowski doesn't seem phased though.
Bukowski takes a swing at Kuti's ribcage but misses.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuti was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
Bukowski scores with a jab.
Kuti looks to land a combination but Bukowski avoids it well.
Bukowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bukowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuti.
Bukowski is looking for a counter combo.
Kuti swings for the body but Bukowski moves out of range.
Kuti lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Kuti misses.
A quick step to the side and Bukowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuti lands a glancing blow to the side of Bukowski's head.#T3#
Kuti works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Kuti.
Kuti throws a body punch but Bukowski moves out of range.
It looked like Bukowski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuti.
Bukowski is looking to wear down Kuti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bukowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bukowski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bukowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bukowski feinted with a counter takedown.
Kuti avoids the body shot from Bukowski.
A big left from Kuti misses.
Bukowski throwing a counter right hand but Kuti manages to avoid it.
Kuti looks to land a right hand but Bukowski moved out of range.
Kuti thuds his right hand into Bukowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kuti misses the shot to the body.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Bukowski staying out of range there.
Kuti throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bukowski counters with a three punch combo that has Kuti backing up. Kuti nods at Bukowski to acknowledge the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuti lands a nice looking body shot.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuti looks to land a right hand but Bukowski moved out of range.
It looked like Bukowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bukowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kuti lands with an overhand left.
Bukowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bukowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bukowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fela Kuti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bukowski takes one to the chin there.
Bukowski staying out of range there.
Kuti misses with a hook.
Bukowski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bukowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bukowski momentarily.
Kuti slaps away a takedown attempt from Bukowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fela Kuti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski slips a jab from Kuti.
Bukowski tries to clinch but Kuti is having none of it.
Bukowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Kuti misses with a body shot.
Bukowski slips a straight right by Kuti.
Bukowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bukowski's head.
Kuti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuti misses with a straight left.
Bukowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bukowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bukowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuti misses with a hook. Bukowski ducked under it nicely.
Bukowski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bukowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuti.
Kuti lunges at Bukowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bukowski's hand. #T2#
Kuti throws out a loose jab but Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bukowski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuti sprawls and moves away.
Kuti connects with the punch.
Kuti scores with a decent looking hook.
Kuti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuti.
Kuti lands with a good body shot.
Kuti throws a shot to the body.
Kuti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bukowski throws a body punch but Kuti moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Kuti.
Kuti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Kuti throws a hook to the side of Bukowski's head but Bukowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuti misses with a hook.
Kuti swings widly with a right hand #TD#
so Bukowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bukowski stays in close to Kuti's body and controls the position.
Bukowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuti's head.
Bukowski trying to control but Kuti is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bukowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bukowski working some strikes from top position.
Bukowski throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Bukowski works over Kuti with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bukowski is stalling in the full guard.
Bukowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bukowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fela Kuti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bukowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuti throws an overhand right that lands on Bukowski's shoulder, as Bukowski tries to avoid the shot.
Kuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bukowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Bukowski misses its target.
Bukowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuti misses with a straight right.
Kuti connects with a body shot.
Bukowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kuti with a jab.#T1#
Kuti looks to land a combination but Bukowski avoids it well.
Bukowski blocks a jab.
Kuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bukowski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuti sprawls and moves away.
Kuti lands a really nice looking cross but Bukowski seems unphased.
Bukowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Bukowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bukowski.
Bukowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Kuti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bukowski throws a series of punches but Kuti avoids them all with ease.
Kuti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bukowski in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Kuti.
A quick step to the side and Bukowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukowski dodges the punch combination from Kuti.
A punch lands to the side of Bukowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukowski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kuti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuti misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Kuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Kuti misses the target.
A lazy left from Kuti finds it's target.
Bukowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuti pinned against the cage. Kuti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fela Kuti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuti misses with a wild body shot.
Bukowski ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Kuti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukowski.
Bukowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuti. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Bukowski. Those never looked like landing.
Bukowski misses with a takedown attempt - Kuti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuti lunges at Bukowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bukowski's hand.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuti misses.
Kuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bukowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bukowski dodges the punch combination from Kuti.
Bukowski feinted with a counter takedown.
Bukowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fela Kuti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuti 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fela Kuti!
Fela Kuti took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DMMA 46: Andrianakis Distefano
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
A left lands for Kuti.
Alexander misses with a wild body shot.
Kuti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Alexander. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alexander.
A jab from Kuti misses.
Kuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Alexander on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alexander thuds his right hand into Kuti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kuti misses with a straight left.
Alexander has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kuti throws an overhand right that lands on Alexander's shoulder, as Alexander tries to avoid the shot.
Alexander throws a right hand that misses
and Kuti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexander throws a hook but Kuti blocks it.
Alexander connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander throws a leg kick but Kuti moved away.
Alexander misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Alexander misses. #T1#
Alexander ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuti misses the shot to the body.
Alexander tried to score with a low kick but Kuti checks it.
Kuti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but Alexander slips the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuti checks a leg kick.
Alexander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuti. That did some damage!
Kuti throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Kuti's shoulder, as Kuti tries to avoid the shot.
Kuti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kuti looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
Alexander looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuti throws a shot from downtown. Alexander moves away and avoids it.
Alexander throws out a counter right but Kuti avoids it with no problem.
Alexander misses with an uppercut.
Kuti throws a hook to the side of Alexander's head but Alexander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexander tries a quick counter leg kick but Kuti is wise to it.#T2#
Kuti misses with a hook
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Kuti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Alexander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexander misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Kuti misses the target.
Nice body punch from Kuti.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuti.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Kuti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuti misses with a body shot.
A big right from Alexander misses.
Alexander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuti circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Alexander moves into range and clinches up with Kuti.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alexander - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hand to the body from Alexander. #T3#
Kuti prevents a body shot from Alexander.
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuti's elbow.
Alexander taking a breather.#BC#
Kuti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuti. Kuti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kuti swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Kuti misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Kuti misses.
Kuti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kuti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuti throws a poor cross that misses
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuti lands with an uppercut that bounces Alexander off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Alexander misses with a hook
letting Kuti counter with a right hand.
Kuti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alexander.
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!
Kuti misses with a hook
and Alexander counters with a crisp right that sends Kuti to the canvas! Alexander follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Alexander!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcus Alexander thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 37: Tucker vs Bol
Date: Aug 18, 2021

#R1#
Kostov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuti throws a hook to the side of Kostov's head but Kostov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuti throws a combination that misses
and Kostov counters with a low kick, right behind Kuti 's knee.
Kuti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kostov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kostov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuti misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Kuti there.
Decent striking displayed by Kuti there.
Kuti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kostov manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Kostov.
Kostov looks for the body kick but Kuti saw that one coming.
Kostov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuti misses with a lunging right hand
and Kostov counters with a stiff right hand.
Fela Kuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Kuti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kostov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuti.
A right-left combo lands from Kuti.
Kostov blocks a jab.
Kuti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kostov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kostov slips a straight right by Kuti.
A little jabbing left from Kostov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuti. That snapped Kostov's head back.
Kostov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostov tries to land a front kick but Kuti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kostov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Kostov. #T2#
Kuti ducks under a wild hook from Kostov.
Kuti missing with a left hand there. Kostov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Kostov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuti misses the shot to the body.
Kostov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuti with a body shot.
Kostov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuti misses the jab.
Kuti moves out of range as Kostov strikes.
Kostov looks to throw the jab but Kuti is out of range.
A shot to the body from Kuti misses
and Kostov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kuti really felt that one!
Kostov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuti misses with a double jab
and Kostov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Kuti misses its intended target.
Kostov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kostov takes a swing at Kuti's ribcage but misses.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Kostov moves away from the strike by Kuti.
Kuti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuti misses with a lunging right hand
and Kostov counters with a big head kick but Kuti shrugs it off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuti, as that shot connected.
Kostov drops his hands momentarily and Kuti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuti misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kuti blocks a jab.
Kuti throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kostov, as that shot connected.
Kostov slips a straight right by Kuti.
Kuti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kuti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuti looks to land a right hand but Kostov moved out of range.
Kuti throws a hook to the side of Kostov's head but Kostov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Kostov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuti to score with a decent uppercut.
Kostov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kostov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuti.
Kostov takes one to the side of the head.
Kuti throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A combination from Kostov does no damage.
Kostov slips under a jab.
Kostov takes one on the button.
Kuti 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.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.
Kostov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuti digs a good hook to Kostov's body.
Kuti misses with an uppercut.
Kostov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fela Kuti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Kuti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kostov lands a really nice looking cross but Kuti seems unphased.
Kuti lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuti throws out a powerful jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kostov 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.
Kuti punishes Kostov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kostov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuti connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuti swings for the body but Kostov moves out of range.
Kostov with the inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kostov.
Kuti swings for the body but Kostov moves out of range.
Kuti misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kostov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kuti has got the better of the exchanges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuti misses with a body shot.
Kuti throws a hook but Kostov avoids it easily.
Kostov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Kostov connects with a crisp jab.
Kostov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kuti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kostov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kostov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuti throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuti misses with a looping left.
Kostov misses with a right hand
and Kuti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kostov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuti.
Kuti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kostov misses with a looping right.
Kostov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kostov! But no joy.
Kuti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kostov moves away from the strike by Kuti.
Kuti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kostov on the side of the head.
Kuti scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kostov.
A punch combination from Kostov misses.
Kuti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Kostov.
Kostov staying out of range there.
Kuti throws a right hand that Kostov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kostov also avoids with ease.
Kostov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kuti throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostov counters with a series of strikes. Kuti will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuti misses the target.
Kostov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuti is just out of range.
Kuti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostov.
Fela Kuti is winning the standup battle so far.
Kostov blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Kostov finds it's target.
A low kick lands for Kostov. #T3#
Kuti throws a shot to the body.
Kuti throws a shot to the body.
Kostov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuti staying out of range there.
Kuti throwing a counter right hand but Kostov manages to avoid it.
Kostov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuti.
Kuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kostov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kostov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuti.
Kostov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuti throws a shot from downtown. Kostov moves away and avoids it.
Kuti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kostov throws a hook but Kuti blocks it.
Kostov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuti slips a jab from Kostov.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kostov - that will leave a mark! #T4#
Kostov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kostov throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Kuti.
Kostov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kuti misses with a hook
and Kostov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kostov takes one to the chin there.
Kuti lands a jab.
Kuti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kostov's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Fela Kuti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kuti misses with a two punch combination.
Kuti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kostov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuti.
Kostov counters with a body kick.
Kostov misses with a lunging right hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Kuti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kostov thinking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuti misses with a punch on the inside.
Kostov pushes Kuti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Kuti breaks the clinch.
Kuti works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kostov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kostov moves away.
Kostov misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kostov throws out a counter right but Kuti avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Kuti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kostov misses with a body shot.
Kuti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kostov counters with a straight right hand.
Kuti throws a jab when Kostov was well out of range.
Donk. Kostov catches Kuti right on the button with a cross.
Kuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kostov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Kostov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuti misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Kuti.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but Kostov slips the punch.
Kostov misses with a straight right.
Kuti misses with a hook
and Kostov counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Kuti misses its intended target.
Kuti slips under a jab from Kostov.#T2#
Kostov moves out of range as Kuti strikes.
Kostov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuti.
Kuti throws a hook to the side of Kostov's head but Kostov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostov jabs Kuti right on the nose. Kuti blinks but takes it well.
Kostov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pavel Kostov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Kostov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuti dips to his left and cracks Kostov with an uppercut!
Jab by Kostov.
Decent striking displayed by Kuti there.
Kostov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuti.
Kostov slips under a jab from Kuti.
Kuti misses with a right hand
and Kostov counters with a nice body kick.
Kuti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kostov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kostov blocks a jab.#T3#
Kuti misses with a body shot.
Kuti cracks Kostov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Kuti misses its intended target.
A jab from Kuti misses.
Kuti throws a hook but Kostov blocks it.
Kuti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kostov.
Fela Kuti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuti swinging wildly here.
Kostov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kostov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuti.
A swing and a miss from Kostov.
Kostov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kuti misses with an uppercut
and Kostov counters with a good low kick that Kuti was not able to check.
Kuti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostov.#T4#
Kuti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick from Kostov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuti misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Kostov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kostov misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuti looks to land a right hand but Kostov moved out of range.
Kostov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Kostov misses its intended target.
Kostov misses the shot to the body.
Kostov looks to land a right hand but Kuti moved out of range.
Kuti throws a hook to the side of Kostov's head but Kostov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuti stuns Kostov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuti throws a hook but Kostov avoids it easily.

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 Fela Kuti.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuti, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fela Kuti!
After the big win, Fela Kuti made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: DMMA 26: Tucker vs Kisei
Date: Jul 14, 2021

#R1#
Mukunzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mukunzi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mukunzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuti.
A jab from Kuti does it's job there.
Kuti 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.
Mukunzi misses the body punch
and Kuti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Kuti throws out a loose jab but Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Kuti moves out of range.
A nice side step and Kuti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Mukunzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Kuti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi looks to land a right hand but Kuti moved out of range.
It seemed like Kuti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been told by Mukunzi's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuti throws the left hand but Mukunzi avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Mukunzi misses its target.
Kuti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mukunzi's hands.
Kuti looks to land a right hand but Mukunzi moved out of range.
Kuti's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Kuti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Mukunzi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuti's hands.
Kuti misses with an uppercut. Mukunzi saw that one coming.
Mukunzi scores with a hook to the body. Kuti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Mukunzi as he connects with a hook.
Kuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Mukunzi misses.
Fela Kuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Kuti throws out a powerful jab.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Kuti moves out of range.
A slow jab from Kuti misses its intended target.
Mukunzi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuti, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mukunzi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuti tests Mukunzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Kuti does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Kuti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuti.
Mukunzi is looking to wear down Kuti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Kuti moves out of range.
Kuti ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Kuti throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Mukunzi misses the jab.
Kuti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mukunzi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kuti connects with a jab.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kuti counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kuti.
Despite the aggression on Kuti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mukunzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuti.
Mukunzi throws a hook but Kuti blocks it.
Kuti throws an overhand right that lands on Mukunzi's shoulder, as Mukunzi tries to avoid the shot.
Kuti throws a looping overhand right but Mukunzi ducks down to avoid it.
Mukunzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Jab by Kuti.
A slow jab from Mukunzi misses its intended target.
Kuti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuti misses with a hook.
Mukunzi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuti lands the left hand.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kuti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuti misses with an uppercut
and Mukunzi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mukunzi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuti moves away.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Mukunzi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mukunzi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Kuti swings for the body but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Kuti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Mukunzi works the jab nicely.
Mukunzi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kuti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mukunzi doesn't seem bothered though.
Mukunzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukunzi.
Kuti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mukunzi throws out the jab.
Mukunzi misses with a jab to the body
and Kuti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Kuti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mukunzi's head.
Kuti misses with a straight right.
Kuti lands the left hand.
Mukunzi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fela Kuti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Kuti misses the target.
Mukunzi thuds a left hand into Kuti's body.
Kuti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukunzi.
It looked like Mukunzi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuti.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Mukunzi slips under a jab from Kuti.
Kuti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mukunzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Kuti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fela Kuti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuti is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuti tests Mukunzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mukunzi throws out a loose jab but Kuti uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Kuti throws a shot from downtown. Mukunzi moves away and avoids it.
Mukunzi scores with a hook to the body. Kuti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mukunzi connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kuti.
Kuti is breathing heavily.
Mukunzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mukunzi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mukunzi digs a good hook to Kuti's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuti misses the target.
Kuti dodges the punch combination from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Mukunzi.
Kuti throws a jab but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Kuti misses with an uppercut
and Mukunzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuti lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuti.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuti slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
Kuti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mukunzi's head backwards.
Mukunzi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mukunzi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Kuti misses with an uppercut
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Mukunzi.
Kuti avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Kuti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Mukunzi slips a jab and a cross from Kuti.
Mukunzi misses with a hook.
Kuti connects with a looping right hand.
Kuti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mukunzi throws out the jab.
Kuti slips a jab from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a series of punches but Kuti moves out of range.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuti is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Kuti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuti.
Mukunzi defending well as Kuti loads up on a big left hand.
Kuti misses with a looping left.
It looked like Mukunzi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuti.
Mukunzi misses with a looping right.
Kuti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mukunzi cracks Kuti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuti lands with a straight right. Mukunzi didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Kuti lands with a good body shot.
Mukunzi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuti on the side of the head.
Mukunzi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuti throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Kuti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mukunzi misses the body punch
and Kuti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuti lands a jab to Mukunzi's midsection.
The fighters circling - Mukunzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuti avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuti. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuti is just out of range.
Mukunzi slips under a jab from Kuti.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuti throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Salomon Mukunzi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kuti lands a jab to Mukunzi's midsection.
Kuti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mukunzi lands with a good body shot.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi works Kuti's body with a nice hook.
Mukunzi lands a jab to Kuti's midsection.
Mukunzi lands a nice shot to the body.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuti lands with a cross.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuti is just out of range.
Mukunzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Kuti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuti misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Mukunzi.
Kuti misses with a lunging right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Kuti looks to throw the jab but Mukunzi is out of range.
Mukunzi throws a nice looking combination but Kuti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Kuti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Mukunzi lands.
A big right from Kuti misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi avoids the body shot from Kuti.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Kuti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mukunzi lands with a good body shot.
Mukunzi takes one on the button.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kuti to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a jab to the body
and Kuti counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Kuti.
Kuti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuti tries to bum rush Mukunzi with a series of wild strikes but Mukunzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mukunzi avoids the body shot from Kuti.
Kuti misses with a body shot. #KD#
Mukunzi lands a big uppercut and Kuti crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kuti looks OK. Mukunzi waves Kuti back to his feet!#ROC#Kuti is rocked!
Kuti gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Mukunzi points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Kuti wakes up just in time to hear Mukunzi thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Salomon Mukunzi!
Salomon Mukunzi 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: DMMA 13: Nadadora vs Niaz
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Kuti just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuti should have avoided that one. #KD2#
Johnson cracks Kuti with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kuti looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him? #ROC2#Kuti is rocked!
Johnson lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Kuti up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Johnson from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Kuti's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kareem Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Kareem Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 2: Andrianakis vs Kuti
Date: Apr 21, 2021

#R1#
Andrianakis misses with a right hand
and Kuti counters with a nice uppercut.
Andrianakis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrianakis connects with a single shot there.
Andrianakis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuti.
Nice cross by Andrianakis.
Kuti connects with a body shot that sends Andrianakis's belly button to the back.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but Andrianakis slips the punch.
Kuti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kuti throws a poor cross that misses
and Andrianakis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Kuti.
Kuti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Andrianakis misses its intended target.
Andrianakis staying out of range there.
Kuti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andrianakis walks into a jab.
Andrianakis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuti moves away from the strike by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuti.
Kuti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Kuti looks to throw the jab but Andrianakis is out of range.
Kuti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrianakis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuti as he connects with a hook.
Andrianakis moves away from the strike by Kuti.
Kuti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuti throws a body punch but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Andrianakis is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Kuti.
Andrianakis lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Andrianakis.
Kuti throws out a counter right but Andrianakis avoids it with no problem.
Kuti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis takes one on the button.
Kuti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andrianakis is looking to clinch.
Kuti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuti looks to land a left hand but Andrianakis moved out of range nicely.
Andrianakis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andrianakis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuti finds it's way round the side to connect with Andrianakis's head.
Andrianakis ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Andrianakis lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuti. That snapped Andrianakis's head back.
Kuti misses with a straight right.
Kuti throws a lazy uppercut
and Andrianakis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuti misses with a looping left.
Kuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andrianakis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrianakis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andrianakis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andrianakis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuti.
Kuti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Andrianakis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kuti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Kuti.
Kuti throws a lazy uppercut
and Andrianakis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuti thinking. #T3#
Andrianakis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuti doesn't seem bothered though.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut
and Kuti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrianakis ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Andrianakis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuti at a distance.
Kuti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andrianakis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Andrianakis throws the left hand but Kuti avoids the punch easily.
Andrianakis staying out of range there.
Andrianakis lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuti off the cage and back into range.
Andrianakis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuti throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianakis lands with a nice body punch.
Kuti moves out of range as Andrianakis strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrianakis throws a hook but Kuti avoids it easily.
Andrianakis throws a body punch but Kuti moves out of range.
Kuti ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.#T4#
Kuti misses with an uppercut. Andrianakis saw that one coming.
Andrianakis slips a straight right by Kuti.
Andrianakis ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Andrianakis throws out a loose jab but Kuti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrianakis was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuti.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but Andrianakis slips the punch.
Andrianakis moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Kuti is rocked!
Andrianakis goes for a small jab and connects. Now Andrianakis goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Kuti stumbles back but Andrianakis runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Kuti to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Kuti will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Milo Andrianakis!

Event: ACA 15: Bastard vs Cisse
Date: Feb 19, 2021

#R1#
Kuti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Late.
Kuti lands with a hook. Late tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Late lands a jab to Kuti's midsection.
Late walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Late's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuti under the eye.
Kuti misses with a left hand
and Late counters with a nice uppercut.
Late throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Kuti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Late throws the left hand but Kuti avoids the punch easily.
Kuti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Late misses with a straight right.
Kuti lands a body shot.
Kuti scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuti clobbers Late with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Late avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Late! But no joy.
Kuti punishes Late's body with a nice straight punch.
Late takes a swing at Kuti's ribcage but misses.
Late throws a nice looking combination but Kuti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Kuti misses with a left hand
and Kuti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Late lands with a good body shot.
Late slips under a jab from Kuti.
Kuti lands a jab.
Late will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Late counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuti works Late's body with a nice hook.
Late fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuti manages to avoid it.
Kuti throws out a loose jab but Late uses good head movement to avoid it.
Late shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Late has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuti finds it's way round the side to connect with Late's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Late connects with a body shot.
Kuti scores with a shot to the body.
Late swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Late keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuti.
Kuti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kuti scores with a body shot.
Late on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuti slips a straight right by Late.
Kuti slips under a jab.
Kuti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Late was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuti.
A left lands for Kuti.
Kuti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Late.
Kuti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#Late is rocked!
Kuti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD#
Kuti drops Late with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Late looks back up at him and smiles so Kuti waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Late is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuti finish him?
Kuti shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Late takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Kuti sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Late bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fela Kuti!
Fela Kuti really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GC 371 McScramble vs Kiss
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuti cracks White with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuti tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuti misses with a body punch
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuti looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
Kuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuti.
White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
White takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuti.
Kuti seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.
White throws out a counter right but Kuti avoids it with no problem.
Kuti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuti avoids the body shot from White.
It looked like Kuti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
White throws the left hand but Kuti avoids the punch easily.#T1##CL#
Kuti closes the distance and clinches.
White is trying to break the clinch but Kuti has him pressed against the cage.
Kuti lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
Kuti lands a left hand.
White has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuti misses with a body punch.
Kuti tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
Kuti misses with a hook to the ribs.
White is trying to force a seperation but Kuti has the dominant position.
White can't break the clinch.
Kuti misses with a body punch.
Kuti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White. #T2#
White wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuti won't allow it.
Kuti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt White or not.
Kuti tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down White.
Kuti misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuti.
Kuti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuti.
Kuti lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuti tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Kuti back against the cage.
White tries to circle away but Kuti has him pinned against the cage.
Kuti pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Kuti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Kuti lands a nice uppercut.
Kuti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuti.
A frustrated look appears on White's face as he tries to break the clinch.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by White.
Kuti scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
Kuti lands with a left to the head.
Kuti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuti keeps control of White as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuti is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuti swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuti misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Kuti lands a body punch.
Kuti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuti misses with a punch to the body.
Kuti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuti is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuti lands an uppercut.
Kuti misses with the head strike.
Kuti struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Kuti misses with a body punch.
Kuti throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Kuti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fela Kuti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kuti with a nice cross.
Kuti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuti misses with a hook.
Kuti moves away from the strike by White.
Kuti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by White.#CUT#It looks like Thor White has been cut.
Kuti misses the body punch
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from White 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.
Kuti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuti jabs at White's body.
White 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.
Kuti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuti throws a jab when White was well out of range.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuti sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
White keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
White blocks a jab.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Kuti misses the shot to the body.
White slips under a jab.
Fela Kuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuti.
White looks to land a left hand but Kuti moved out of range nicely.
Kuti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White walks into a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Kuti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A swing and a miss from Kuti.
Kuti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
White circles away from the clinch attempt
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuti.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuti is looking to clinch.
Kuti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuti defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
White jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Kuti misses.
Kuti lands a head shot.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuti throws out the jab. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuti, as that shot connected.
Kuti lands with a straight right. White didn't see that one coming.
Kuti digs a good hook to White's body.
Kuti throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Kuti scores with a nice strike.
White lands the left hand.
White takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuti misses with a body shot.
Kuti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuti throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
A jab from Kuti does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuti sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Kuti misses with a body shot
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuti looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.
Kuti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Kuti has White up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuti pushes White back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fela Kuti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
White has had enough of the clinch but Kuti keeps him there for the moment.
Kuti throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Kuti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fela Kuti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thor White's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kuti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
Kuti scores with a punch to the head.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
Kuti tries to clinch there but White circles away.
White moves out of range as Kuti strikes.
Kuti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuti with a hook.
Kuti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping White at a distance.
Kuti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White, as that shot connected. #CL#
Kuti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with White, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kuti.
Kuti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuti misses with a punch to the body.
Kuti works on White's body with a couple of short punches.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuti.
Kuti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Kuti lands a hook that snaps the head of White backwards.
Kuti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuti pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuti lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
White tries a body shot but Kuti blocks it.
White is trying to break free.
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kuti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuti tries a body shot but White blocks it.
Kuti keeps control of White as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuti tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Kuti back against the cage.
Kuti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
White prevents a body shot from Kuti.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuti.
Still in the clinch, Kuti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuti lands a hook that snaps the head of White backwards.
A body shot lands from Kuti. #T3#
Kuti lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuti.
Kuti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt White or not.
Kuti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuti pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuti lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
Fela Kuti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
White wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
White working aggressively here. #T4#
White tries to circle away but Kuti has him pinned against the cage.
White wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuti blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thor White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Kuti misses.
White throws out a counter right but Kuti avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fela Kuti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuti 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fela Kuti!
Fela Kuti managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

Event: GC 367 Raledran vs Kuti
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Kuti finds it's target.
Kuti throws a shot to the body.
Raledran takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Iner Raledran has been cut.
Raledran slips under a jab from Kuti.
Raledran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kuti thuds a left hand into Raledran's body.
Raledran slips under a jab from Kuti.
A little feinted left hand from Raledran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raledran throws a hook to the side of Kuti's head but Kuti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raledran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuti.
Kuti cracks Raledran with a good jab.
Raledran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuti misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Raledran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raledran slips a jab from Kuti.
Raledran half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Kuti scores with a shot to the body.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Raledran misses the target.
Kuti digs a good body shot into Raledran's ribs.
Raledran connects with a jab.
Kuti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raledran on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Raledran.
Raledran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Raledran slips under a jab from Kuti.
Raledran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kuti misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Raledran misses its target.
Kuti lands a body shot.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but Raledran slips the punch.
Raledran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuti finds it's way round the side to connect with Raledran's head. #T2#
Kuti swings widly with a right hand
and Raledran counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raledran tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kuti manages to circle out of the way.
Kuti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fela Kuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Kuti misses.
Raledran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuti.
Raledran is looking to counter punch.
A left lands for Raledran.
Kuti misses the body punch
and Raledran counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuti throws a poor cross that misses
and Raledran counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuti misses with a right hand
enabling Raledran to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuti lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raledran, as that shot connected. #ROC#Kuti is rocked!
Kuti throws a hook but Raledran blocks it.
Kuti is still on wobbly legs! Can Raledran finish him?
Kuti misses with a jab to the body
and Raledran 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 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iner Raledran!
A very excited looking Iner Raledran 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: GC 364 Raledran vs Dean
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuti lands with a cross.
Jovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuti connects with a right hand. Jovic shakes it off.
Kuti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Jovic clinches with his opponent.
Jovic lands a nice uppercut.
Kuti misses with a body punch.
Kuti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuti lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuti lands a shot to the body.
Jovic lands with a light punch inside.
Kuti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuti uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kuti's brow.
Kuti has a couple of punches blocked by Jovic.
Jovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuti tries a body shot but Jovic blocks it.
Kuti lands a body shot.
Kuti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jovic stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovic. #T1#
The referee calls for Jovic to work.
Kuti misses with a punch to the body.
Kuti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jovic is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovic.
Jovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Jovic.
A body shot lands from Kuti.
Jovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Kuti misses with a punch to the body.
Jovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuti scores with a hook to the body.
Kuti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jovic's elbow.
Jovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kutis head.
A head punch on the inside from Jovic fails to land.
Jovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuti is working Jovic over against the cage.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovic.
Jovic lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuti.
A head punch on the inside from Jovic fails to land.
Jovic blocks a body shot from Kuti.
Kuti can't find room to land a body shot as Jovic controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Kuti.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuti.
Jovic throws a head punch that misses.
Kuti tries to throw a body punch but Jovic avoids it by throwing Kuti back against the cage.
Jovic working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuti.
Jovic lands a right hand.
Kuti misses with a punch to the body.
Kuti lands with a left to the head.
Jovic looking to slow down the pace here.
Jovic misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuti.
Still in the clinch, Kuti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Jovic.
Kuti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuti lands a hook that snaps the head of Jovic backwards.
Kuti tries a body shot but Jovic blocks it.
A short uppercut from Kuti.
Jovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuti.
Kuti lands a body punch.
Jovic is breathing heavily.
Kuti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jovic or not.
Kuti tries to work over Jovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuti lands a right hand.
Kuti is leaning against Jovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Kuti.
Kuti misses with a punch to the body.
Kuti lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jovic backwards.
Kuti lands a body shot.
Kuti lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuti tries to throw a body punch but Jovic avoids it by throwing Kuti back against the cage.
Kuti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuti scores with a shot to the side of Jovic's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuti. #T4#
A short right from Kuti on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuti.
Nice body punch from Kuti.
A right hand to the body from Kuti.
Kuti lands a body punch.
Kuti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Kuti.
Kuti lands a body shot.
Kuti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jovic's elbow.
Kuti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jovic's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuti.
Jovic throws a head punch that misses.
Kuti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuti is leaning against Jovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuti lands a body punch.
Kuti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fela Kuti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD2#
Kuti lands a big uppercut and Jovic crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jovic looks OK. Kuti waves Jovic back to his feet!#ROC2#Jovic is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Kuti throws an overhand right that drops Jovic like a sack of potatoes! Kuti dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fela Kuti!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuti ducks under a wild hook from Zadeer.
Kuti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kuti walks into a jab.
Zadeer connects with a looping right hand.
Kuti stuns Zadeer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zion Zadeer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zadeer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kutis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Kuti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by Zadeer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zadeer.
Zadeer throws a hook but Kuti blocks it.
Zadeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuti moves away.
Kuti tries to move into range but Zadeer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zadeer ducks right into an uppercut from Kuti. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zadeer has a couple of punches blocked by Kuti.
Kuti throws a punch but it's blocked by Zadeer.
Zadeer lands a shoulder strike.
Kuti throws a punch but it's blocked by Zadeer.
Kuti swings wildly with an uppercut but Zadeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zadeer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuti lands an uppercut.#BC#
Zadeer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL2#
Zadeer tries to keep at a distance but Kuti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuti blocks an uppercut.
Zadeer presses Kuti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuti swings wildly with an uppercut but Zadeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zadeer lands a shoulder strike.
Kuti blocking some punches.
Zadeer lands a nice uppercut.
Zadeer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuti throws a punch but it's blocked by Zadeer.
Kuti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuti blocking some punches.
Zadeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zadeer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuti lands a left hand.
A short right from Zadeer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Kuti.
Kuti lands a hook that snaps the head of Zadeer backwards.
Zadeer misses with some punches. #T2#
Kuti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuti.
Zadeer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuti's elbow.
Kuti has a couple of punches blocked by Zadeer.
Zadeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuti uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Zadeer breaks the clinch.
Zadeer misses with a body shot.
Zadeer scores with a hook to the body. Kuti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zadeer misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Zion Zadeer has been cut.
Kuti throws a hook but Zadeer blocks it.
Kuti tests Zadeer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuti walks into a stiff left hand from Zadeer.
Decent striking displayed by Kuti there.
Zadeer looks to land a right hand but Kuti moved out of range.
Zadeer throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Kuti counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zadeer! Kuti lets Zadeer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Zadeer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC2#Zadeer is rocked!
A jab from Zadeer misses.
Zadeer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Zadeer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zadeer throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Kuti misses with a hook. Zadeer ducked under it nicely.
Zadeer seems to have got his legs back now.
Zadeer scores with the left hand. Kuti knows he should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Zadeer as he connects with a hook.#KD2#
Kuti sends Zadeer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kuti is motioning to the referee to let Zadeer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kuti slips under a jab from Zadeer.
A little jabbing left from Kuti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Kuti.
Zadeer misses with an uppercut. Kuti saw that one coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zadeer misses with a looping right.
Zadeer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuti on the side of the head.
Zadeer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zadeer swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and Kuti counters with a nice right hand that sends Zadeer toppling to the canvas! Zadeer scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kuti finish him?!#CUT2#Zion Zadeer's cut is getting worse.
Zadeer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zadeer looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kuti lands a right hand from hell, dropping Zadeer. Kuti pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fela Kuti!

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