Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1053 Milo v Radu
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Matthew takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matthew throws a hook to the side of Cailean's head but Cailean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matthew gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Matthew misses with a left hand
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Cailean takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cailean moves out of range as Matthew strikes.
A shot to the body from Matthew misses
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Patrick Matthew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cailean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthew.
We've been told by Cailean's head coaches at Tiaoali BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cailean takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matthew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Cailean appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matthew swings widly with a right hand
and Matthew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matthew misses with a right hand
and Matthew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthew lands a jab.
Cailean slips a straight right by Matthew.
Matthew on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matthew connects with the punch.
Nice jab there from Matthew.
Matthew misses with the combination. #T1#
Cailean smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matthew lands a glancing blow to the side of Cailean's head.
Matthew misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cailean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matthew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cailean manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cailean misses the target.
Cailean slips under a jab.
Cailean looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cailean throws a head kick that misses.
Cailean closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matthew looks to throw the jab but Cailean is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cailean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cailean scores with a one two! Matthew had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cailean avoids the body shot from Matthew.
Matthew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Matthew.
Cailean seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matthew throws out a loose jab but Cailean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cailean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Matthew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Matthew misses with a straight right.
Cailean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthew throws out the jab.
Matthew misses with an uppercut. Cailean saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Cailean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matthew misses with a straight left.
Cailean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cailean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matthew.
Matthew tries to land a body kick
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthew misses with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Matthew works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matthew swings widly with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a good low kick that Matthew was not able to check.
Matthew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matthew misses with a left hand
and Cailean counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Matthew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthew throws an overhand right that lands on Cailean's shoulder, as Cailean tries to avoid the shot.
Cailean jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matthew throws a shot from downtown. Cailean moves away and avoids it.
Matthew just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCailean.#T3#
Matthew throws a body punch but Cailean moves out of range.
Cailean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cailean takes a swing at Matthew's ribcage but misses.
Matthew fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cailean looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matthew, as that shot connected.
Cailean misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matthew! But no joy.
Matthew throws a jab but it's blocked by Cailean.
Cailean fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matthew just manages to avoid it.
Matthew scores with a jab.
Cailean moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matthew swings widly with a right hand
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthew misses with a straight right.
Cailean slips a straight right by Matthew.
Cailean throwing a counter right hand but Matthew manages to avoid it.
Cailean connects with a crisp jab.
Matthew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cailean thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthew misses with an uppercut
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthew throws a right hand that misses
and Cailean counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matthew's knee momentarily.
Cailean scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cailean lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cailean connects with a looping right hand.
Matthew ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matthew misses the jab.
Matthew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Matthew.
Matthew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matthew connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cailean momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Matthew.
Cailean tries to bum rush Matthew with a series of wild strikes but Matthew uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matthew swings for the body but Cailean moves out of range.
Cailean is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cailean is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matthew throws a right hand that misses
and Cailean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Axl Cailean will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Matthew misses with a hook.
Matthew has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donk. Cailean catches Matthew right on the button with a cross.
Matthew loads up on a big right hand but Cailean slips the punch.
Cailean half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matthew moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matthew misses the body punch
and Cailean counters with a body kick that stops Matthew in his tracks momentarily.
Matthew lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matthew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cailean.
And Cailean counters with a quick kick to the body but Matthew blocks it.
Matthew just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthew misses with a lunging right hand
and Cailean counters with a head kick.
A slow jab from Matthew misses its intended target.
Matthew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthew throws a right hand that misses
and Cailean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cailean walks into a stiff left hand from Matthew.
Matthew misses with a looping left.
Matthew takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matthew avoids the head kick by Cailean. #T1#
Matthew cracks Cailean with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matthew throws an off balance right hand
and Cailean counters with a good low kick that Matthew was not able to check.
Matthew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matthew lands with a nice body punch.
Matthew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Cailean needs to keep his hands up - Matthew had a free shot at his head there.
Matthew ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good exchange - Matthew coming out on top.
Matthew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cailean misses with a wild combination.
Matthew misses with a straight left.
Matthew throws a poor cross that misses
and Cailean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matthew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cailean.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cailean lands a lovely overhand right.
Cailean throws a head kick that misses.
Matthew misses with an uppercut.
Cailean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matthew pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matthew throws a hook to the side of Cailean's head but Cailean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cailean avoids the head kick by Matthew.
Matthew throws a lazy uppercut
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthew misses with a double jab.
Matthew throws a poor cross that misses
and Cailean counters with a three punch combo that has Matthew backing up. Matthew nods at Cailean to acknowledge the strikes.
Matthew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthew misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matthew misses with an uppercut
enabling Cailean to counter with a crisp jab.
Matthew swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Matthew. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matthew.#T3#
Matthew throws a sloppy body shot
and Cailean counters with a stiff right hand.
Matthew scores with a kick to the body.
Axl Cailean is winning the standup battle so far.
Matthew misses with a left hand
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthew throws an overhand right that lands on Cailean's shoulder, as Cailean tries to avoid the shot.
Cailean went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matthew connects with a right hand. Cailean shakes it off.
Matthew misses with a body kick.
Cailean looks to land a right hand but Matthew moved out of range.
Matthew takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matthew misses with a shot to the body
and Cailean counters with a stiff right hand.
Matthew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cailean throws a series of punches but Matthew avoids them all with ease.
Matthew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cailean counters with a nice body shot.
Cailean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matthew.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthew swings widly with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Cailean lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matthew just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthew throws a hook but Cailean avoids it easily.
Cailean goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Matthew misses the target.
Cailean is looking to counter with head kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthew. Cailean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthew throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matthew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cailean.
Matthew misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matthew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matthew throws a sloppy body shot
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthew looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthew looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matthew scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matthew stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cailean connects with a high kick.
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 Axl Cailean will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Matthew misses with a straight left.
Patrick Matthew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cailean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthew throws out the jab.
Cailean avoids a kick to the body.
Matthew throws a jab but it's blocked by Cailean.
Nice uppercut lands for Matthew. That snapped Cailean's head back.
Cailean is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matthew loads up on a big right hand but Cailean slips the punch.
Matthew misses with an uppercut
and Matthew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthew. Cailean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthew misses with a body shot.
Cailean appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cailean throws a right hand that Matthew ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthew also avoids with ease.
Matthew thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matthew misses with a double jab.
It looked like Cailean was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matthew.
Matthew throws a body kick that misses.
Cailean's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cailean duly obliges.
Matthew misses with a hook to the body
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Matthew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cailean.
Matthew misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cailean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matthew.
Matthew misses with an uppercut. Cailean saw that one coming.
Cailean lands with a right hand.
Matthew misses with a hook
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Matthew misses with a body shot
and Cailean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matthew misses with a jab to the body
and Cailean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matthew throws an overhand right that lands on Cailean's shoulder, as Cailean tries to avoid the shot.
Matthew swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matthew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matthew swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cailean is looking to counter punch.
Matthew misses with a hook
and Cailean counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Matthew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthew looks for the body kick but Cailean saw that one coming.
It looked like Cailean was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Axl Cailean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Matthew throws a hook but Cailean blocks it.
Matthew misses with a lunging right hand
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Matthew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matthew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice shot lands for Cailean.
Matthew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cailean seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matthew swings widly with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthew throws a good cross that connects.
Cailean throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cailean moves out of range of the strikes.
It appears Cailean was looking to counter with a kick there.
Matthew throws a right hand that misses
and Matthew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cailean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthew throws out the jab.
Cailean bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matthew throws a lazy uppercut
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Matthew throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cailean counters with a nice body shot.
Matthew throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cailean is looking for a counter combo.
Matthew jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Cailean - just one landing.
Matthew swings widly with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthew misses with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthew throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cailean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matthew misses with a right hand
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Matthew might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cailean has got the better of the exchanges.
Matthew throws a right hand that misses
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Cailean lands with a cross.
Matthew swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cailean scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cailean moves out of range as Matthew strikes.
Matthew throws a lazy body kick
and Cailean counters with a left and a right that stings Matthew. #T4#
Matthew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthew throws a poor cross that misses
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Cailean shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Matthew eats them both and turns towards Cailean to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Matthew misses with a left hand
and Cailean counters with a big head kick but Matthew shrugs it off.
Cailean throws a head kick that Matthew semi-blocks.
Cailean slips under a jab from Matthew.
Matthew lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matthew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthew throws an off balance right hand
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthew misses with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthew misses with a body punch
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cailean scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matthew misses with a straight left.
Matthew misses with a left hand
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Axl Cailean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cailean 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axl Cailean!

Event: GAMMA#1046 Wrecks v Fleximario
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Ndombele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ndombele walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cailean checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ndombele loads up on a big right hand but Cailean slips the punch.
Cailean scores with a three punch combo!
Ndombele 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.
Ndombele throws a body shot but no joy.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cailean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
A big right from Ndombele misses.
Ndombele lands with an uppercut that bounces Cailean off the cage and back into range.
Ndombele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cailean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ndombele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ndombele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ndombele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick lands for Ndombele.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cailean ducks under a wild hook from Ndombele.#T1#
Ndombele misses the body punch
and Cailean counters with an outside leg kick.
Cailean gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ndombele throws a looping overhand right but Cailean ducks down to avoid it.
Ndombele throws a body shot but no joy.
Ndombele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cailean throws a head kick that misses.
Cailean paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab from Ndombele.
Cailean staying out of range there.
Cailean throwing a counter right hand but Ndombele manages to avoid it.
Ndombele blocks the body kick.
Ndombele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cailean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ndombele.
Ndombele throws a shot to the body.
Cailean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ndombele.
Cailean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Cailean there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cailean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cailean.
Ndombele misses the body punch
enabling Cailean to counter with a crisp jab.
Cailean motions for Ndombele to come forward. Cailean throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ndombele misses with a left hand
enabling Cailean to counter with a crisp jab.
Ndombele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ndombele fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Cailean misses the target.
Ndombele misses with a hook to the body
and Cailean counters with a stiff right hand.
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range.
Ndombele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cailean.
Cailean misses the shot to the body.
Ndombele now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Cailean's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ndombele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cailean scrambles back to his feet.
Ndombele throws a lazy right hand but Cailean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cailean appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ndombele throws a shot from downtown. Cailean moves away and avoids it.
Cailean misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Cailean's head coaches at Tiaoali BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ndombele throws a body shot but no joy.
Ndombele lands a nice hook to Cailean's body. Cailean takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Cailean.
Cailean throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Ndombele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ndombele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cailean manages to avoid it.
Ndombele just misses with a punch to the body.
Ndombele just misses with a punch to the body.
Cailean is looking to counter punch.
Ndombele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Nice shot by Ndombele.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ndombele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Ndombele misses its intended target.
Cailean throws a big counter combination but Ndombele scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ndombele blocks a jab.
Ndombele let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cailean staying out of range there.
Ndombele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ndombele misses with an uppercut
and Ndombele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ndombele throws a looping overhand right but Cailean ducks down to avoid it.
Cailean was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cailean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ndombele throws a leg kick that misses.
Cailean jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Ndombele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ndombele looks to land a left hand but Cailean moved out of range nicely.
Cailean is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ndombele throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cailean takes one to the side of the head.
Ndombele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cailean.
As Ndombele looks to move away, Cailean throws a big counter combo but Ndombele just gets out of the way.
Ndombele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cailean doesn't seem bothered though.
Cailean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ndombele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ndombele now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Cailean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ndombele! But no joy.
No joy there for Ndombele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ndombele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ndombele misses with a left hand
and Cailean counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndombele scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Cailean.
It looked like Cailean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Ndombele.
Ndombele throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cailean throws a leg kick but Ndombele sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Ndombele throws an off balance right hand
and Cailean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ndombele throws a lazy right hand but Cailean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ndombele just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCailean.
Ndombele scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Cailean.
Ndombele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cailean.
It seemed like Ndombele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cailean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ndombele.
Ndombele connects with a looping right hand.
Ndombele misses with a body punch
and Cailean counters with a left to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ndombele, as that shot connected.
Ndombele blocks a jab.
It seemed like Ndombele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ndombele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cailean's sensitive parts.
Cailean misses with an uppercut. Ndombele saw that one coming.
Ndombele cracks Cailean with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Ndombele misses with a hook to the body
and Ndombele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Ndombele swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Cailean counter with a right hand.
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range.
Ndombele scores with a jab to the body.
Ndombele punishes Cailean's body with a nice straight punch.
Cailean misses with a few strikes there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cailean might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ndombele takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ndombele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ndombele throws a body shot but no joy.
Ndombele misses the body punch
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cailean looks to throw the jab but Ndombele is out of range.
Ndombele misses with a body shot.
Cailean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Ndombele misses the target.
Cailean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Ndombele clinches up with Cailean and pushes him back against the cage.
Ndombele misses with a punch to the body.
Ndombele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Ndombele - that landed with a thud.
Ndombele throws a head punch that misses.
Ndombele misses with a punch on the inside.
Ndombele working aggressively here.
Ndombele misses with a body punch.
Ndombele has a couple of punches blocked by Cailean.
Ndombele is leaning against Cailean and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Cailean breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Cailean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ndombele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Ndombele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cailean was well out of range. Poor timing from Ndombele.
Cailean moves out of range of the strikes.
Ndombele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ndombele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cailean staying out of range there.
Cailean thinks about countering with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ndombele as he connects with a hook.
Cailean looks to score with a jab to the body but Ndombele is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cailean slips a straight right by Ndombele.
Ndombele misses with a right hand
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Cailean.
Cailean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ndombele throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ndombele wants to clinch.
Ndombele just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCailean.
Ndombele takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ndombele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ndombele connects with a body shot that sends Cailean's belly button to the back.
Ndombele misses with a shot to the body
and Cailean counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean slips a jab from Ndombele.
Ndombele misses with a body shot
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ndombele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ndombele throws a lazy right hand but Cailean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cailean is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range.
Cailean missing with a left hand there. Ndombele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ndombele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ndombele misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ndombele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cailean doesn't seem bothered though.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ndombele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ndombele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ndombele misses the jab.
As Ndombele looks to move away, Cailean throws a big counter combo but Ndombele just gets out of the way.
Ndombele looks to land a right hand but Cailean moved out of range.
Ndombele looks to land a right hand but Cailean moved out of range.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Ndombele misses with a lunging right hand
and Cailean counters with a two punch combo.
Ndombele connects with a jab.
Axl Cailean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jab from Ndombele.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cailean fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ndombele. Cailean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cailean misses with a few strikes there.
Cailean defending well as Ndombele loads up on a big left hand.
Cailean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ndombele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cailean lands a head kick!
Cailean lands a jab to the head.
Cailean feints and then cracks Ndombele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ndombele down.
Ndombele misses with a hook to the body
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Ndombele is rocked!
Cailean drops Ndombele with a big left hand! Ndombele is injured, injured bad! Cailean jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axl Cailean!

Event: GAMMA#1040 Wrecks v Darongo
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
A low kick from Cailean misses
and Bond counters with a stiff right hand.
Cailean checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bond.
Cailean lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cailean on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bond feints and then cracks Cailean's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cailean down.
Cailean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bond takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been told by Cailean's head coaches at Tiaoali BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bond looks to land a left hand but Cailean moved out of range nicely.
Cailean misses with a hook to the body
and Bond counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Cailean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Bond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bond takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bond! But no joy.
Cailean with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bond to score with a decent uppercut.
Bond throws a sloppy head kick
and Cailean counters with a good, hard body kick but Bond shrugs it off.
Cailean misses with an uppercut
and Bond counters with an outside leg kick.
Cailean ducks under a wild hook from Bond.
Cailean has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bond.
Cailean throws a hook to the side of Bond's head but Bond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cailean defending well as Bond loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Bond misses with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Bond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bond throws a looping overhand right but Cailean ducks down to avoid it.
Cailean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bond throws a right hand that misses
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cailean throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Bond holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bond.
Bond tries to work over Cailean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bond keeps control of Cailean as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Cailean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Cailean.
Bond steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cailean.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bond.
Cailean misses with a wild body shot.
Cailean throws a wild body kick that Bond sees coming a mile off.
Bond steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cailean.
Cailean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bond.
Cailean avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Cailean misses the target.
Bond throws a lazy uppercut
and Cailean counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bond thinking. #T4#
Bond throws a right hand that misses
and Cailean counters with a left to the body.
Cailean connects with a crisp jab.
Cailean moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bond fakes the leg kick and cracks Cailean in the body.
Bond throws a leg kick
letting Cailean counter with a right hand.
Bond fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cailean has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bond lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bond misses with a jab to the body
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Cailean misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gunner Bond will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jab from Cailean.
Bond slips a jab from Cailean.
Cailean is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bond lands with an overhand left.
Bond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bond looks to land a left hand but Cailean moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cailean throws out the jab.
Bond connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cailean momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bond. #T1#
Cailean misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Bond holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bond prevents Cailean from breaking the clinch.
Cailean blocking some punches.
Bond scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cailean's elbow.
Bond lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bond.
Cailean blocks an uppercut.
Cailean has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bond misses with a punch to the body.
Bond misses with a punch on the inside.
Bond is leaning against Cailean and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bond tries to throw a body punch but Cailean avoids it by throwing Bond back against the cage.
Cailean blocks a body shot from Bond.
Bond has Cailean pressed against the cage, preventing Cailean from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cailean tries to circle away but Bond has him pinned against the cage.#T2##BC#
Cailean breaks from the clinch.
Bond wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cailean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bond looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cailean has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bond.
Cailean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Cailean misses the target.
Cailean connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cailean falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bond counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bond misses the target. #T3#
Bond connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cailean misses with the combination.
Gunner Bond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Cailean.
Cailean takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bond throws a lazy uppercut
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bond throws a lazy right hand but Cailean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Bond - just one landing. #ROC2#Cailean is rocked!
Cailean slips a straight right by Bond.
Oh Cailean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Cailean moves out of range of the body kick from Bond.
Cailean seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Bond lands a big right hand that sends Cailean crashing to the mat! Bond stays standing though and waves Cailean back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cailean steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bond. That one must have hurt.
Bond scoring well with a low kick there.
Bond misses with a kick to the body
and Cailean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cailean listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bond throws a lazy uppercut
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Bond misses with a body shot.
Cailean seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner Bond 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Bond's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cailean connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bond scrambles back to his feet.
Cailean connects with a jab.
Bond throws a low kick, looking for Cailean's leg but Cailean calmly moves out of range.
Cailean slips a straight right by Bond.
Cailean is looking to counter punch.
Cailean slips a jab from Bond.
Bond misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cailean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Cailean lands a nice hook to Bond's body. Bond takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bond lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cailean throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slow jab from Bond misses its intended target.
Bond misses the body punch
letting Cailean counter with a right hand.
Bond scores with a hook to the body. Cailean takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bond tries to land a front kick but Cailean steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bond throws out a loose jab but Cailean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axl Cailean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bond throws a leg kick
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bond moves out of range of the body kick from Cailean.
Bond is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Donk. Bond catches Cailean right on the button with a cross.
Cailean throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cailean connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cailean throws out a powerful jab.
Bond works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bond fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cailean is out of range.
Cailean appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gunner Bond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bond is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Bond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cailean.
Bond misses with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Bond ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bond slips under a jab.
Cailean tries a head kick but it misses.
Bond lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bond moves away from the strike by Cailean.
Bond lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Bond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cailean.
Bond swings widly with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a stiff right hand.
Bond moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cailean tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Bond lands a big right hand that sends Cailean crashing to the mat! Bond stays standing though and waves Cailean back to his feet!
Bond fakes the body blow, causing Cailean to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Cailean goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunner Bond!
After winning the bout, Gunner Bond thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1034 Tam v Gunner
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Nice shot by Rainey.
Rainey misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cailean counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Rainey.
Cailean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cailean throws a hook to the side of Rainey's head but Rainey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rainey catches Cailean with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rainey with a nice cross.#ROC2#Cailean is rocked!
Cailean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rainey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Rainey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cailean lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cailean blocks a low kick nicely.
Rainey throws a lazy uppercut
and Cailean counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as Cailean blocks the low kick.
Cailean lands a lovely overhand right.
Rainey cracks Cailean with a good jab.
A slow jab from Rainey misses its intended target. #T1#
Cailean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cailean throws a quick counter head kick but Rainey was just out of range.
Rainey misses with a hook
enabling Cailean to counter with a crisp jab.
Rainey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cailean manages to avoid it.
Cailean scores with a leg kick.
Cailean's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rainey under the eye.
Cailean avoids the head kick by Rainey.
Rainey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rainey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cailean.
Rainey misses with a hook
and Cailean counters with a three punch combo that has Rainey backing up. Rainey nods at Cailean to acknowledge the strikes.
Cailean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rainey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the body from Rainey misses
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Rainey is predictable there
letting Cailean counter with a right hand.
It looks like Cailean has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rainey thows a leg kick but Cailean checks it
letting Cailean counter with a right hand.
Rainey misses with a straight right.
Rainey moves away from the strike by Cailean. #T2#
Rainey misses with a lunging right hand
and Cailean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rainey moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Rainey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rainey misses with a hook
letting Cailean counter with a right hand.
Rainey misses with a hook to the body
and Cailean counters with a three punch combo that has Rainey backing up. Rainey nods at Cailean to acknowledge the strikes.
Rainey misses with a hook
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Rainey feints and then cracks Cailean's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cailean down.
Rainey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cailean counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rainey throws a right hand that misses
and Cailean counters with a series of strikes. Rainey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rainey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rainey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cailean takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rainey thows a leg kick but Cailean checks it
and Rainey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cailean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cailean cracks Rainey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rainey misses with a leg kick
and Cailean counters with a big head kick but Rainey shrugs it off. #ROC#Rainey is rocked!#T3#
The fighters circle, before Cailean throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Rainey's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Cailean lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Axl Cailean!

Event: GAMMA#1030 Danny v Surianglek
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Cailean tries a head kick but it misses.
Cailean takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cailean slips a jab and a cross from Jomoney.
Cailean throws out a powerful jab.
Nice body kick there by Cailean.
Cailean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jomoney.
Jomoney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jomoney swings for the body but Cailean moves out of range.
Ivan Jomoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cailean stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomoney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cailean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jomoney takes a swing at Cailean's ribcage but misses.
Jomoney chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cailean can pounce on him.
Cailean feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jomoneys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jomoney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jomoney with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cailean counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jomoney is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T1#
Jomoney throws a hook but Cailean avoids it easily.
Cailean jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jomoney throws a right and a left that Cailean avoids nicely.
Cailean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jomoney stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cailean scores with a jab to the head.
Cailean ducks under a wild hook from Jomoney.
Jomoney fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Jomoney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jomoney throws the left hand but Cailean avoids the punch easily.
Jomoney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cailean's waist but Cailean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jomoney off to one side.
Cailean unleashes a big counter combination but Jomoney bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cailean blocks a jab.
Cailean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jomoney throws an overhand right that lands on Cailean's shoulder, as Cailean tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Jomoney punishes Cailean's body with a nice straight punch.
Cailean throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Cailean.
Jomoney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cailean swivels and escapes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jomoney misses with a straight left.
Cailean swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cailean connects with a right hand. Jomoney shakes it off.
Cailean defending well as Jomoney loads up on a big left hand.
Cailean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jomoney.
Jomoney misses the shot to the body.
Cailean stuffs the takedown attempt from Jomoney. Jomoney gets slowly back to his feet.
Jomoney misses with a takedown attempt - Cailean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Cailean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Jomoney misses with a hook to the body
and Cailean counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jomoney misses with a straight right.
Cailean throws out a counter right but Jomoney avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Jomoney coming out on top.
Jomoney 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.
A jab from Jomoney does it's job there.
Jomoney blocks a head kick by Cailean.
Jomoney swings widly with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Cailean on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jomoney scores with a body shot.
Jomoney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Jomoney with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jomoney shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cailean pinned against the cage. Cailean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cailean has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jomoney misses with a looping right.
Jomoney throws out a powerful jab.
Jomoney misses with a hook.
Cailean takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Axl Cailean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jomoney with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cailean has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jomoney takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cailean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jomoney.
Cailean swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jomoney takes a swing at Cailean's ribcage but misses.
Cailean slips a jab from Jomoney.
Jomoney misses the jab.
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 Ivan Jomoney will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jomoney looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range.
Jomoney digs a good hook to Cailean's body.
Jomoney throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Jomoney misses.
Jab by Cailean.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cailean.
Nice sprawl there from Cailean as Jomoney shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Cailean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jomoney misses with a wild body shot.
Cailean was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big right from Jomoney misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jomoney pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cailean back to the cage. Jomoney follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Cailean gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jomoney throws a strike but Cailean rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Cailean would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jomoney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cailean is one step ahead there.
Cailean has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jomoney is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Cailean gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jomoney 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.
Cailean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jomoney.
A shot to the liver by Jomoney. Beautiful body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jomoney or perhaps it was just good defense by Cailean, which made it look bad. #TD#
Jomoney shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cailean is refusing to be controlled, as Jomoney sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jomoney not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Jomoney looks to land a strike but Cailean avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cailean wants to stand up but Jomoney is controlling him.
Jomoney throws a strike but Cailean rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jomoney is trying to hold Cailean in close to prevent damage but Cailean has managed to pass into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jomoney tries to roll over but Cailean keeps him under control.#SU2#
Cailean stands up out of the half guard. #T4#
Jomoney misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cailean! But no joy.
Jomoney misses with the combination.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cailean as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Jomoney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jomoney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Jomoney moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCailean.
Jomoney shoots and misses
and Cailean counters with a stiff right hand.
Jomoney thuds a left hand into Cailean's body.
Cailean plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cailean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jomoney throws out the jab.
Cailean is looking for the big counter here.
Jomoney throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Jomoney misses the target. #TD#
Jomoney scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cailean is pushing Jomoney's head away, looking to escape. Jomoney manages to hold on to the position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Axl Cailean will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jomoney misses with an uppercut.
Cailean throws out a counter right but Jomoney avoids it with no problem.
Cailean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Jomoney misses the target.
Jomoney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cailean avoids the body shot from Jomoney.
The fighters circling - Jomoney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cailean takes one on the button.
Jomoney fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cailean.
Jomoney misses the shot to the body.
Jomoney throws a body punch but Cailean moves out of range.
Cailean throws out a counter right but Jomoney avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Jomoney takes one on the button.
Jomoney shoots in but Cailean avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jomoney throws a jab when Cailean was well out of range.
Jomoney throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jomoney misses with a series of wild punches.
Jomoney loads up on a big right hand but Cailean slips the punch.
Cailean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jomoney misses with a two punch combination.
Jomoney takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cailean scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cailean with a nice cross.#T2#
Cailean defending well as Jomoney loads up on a big left hand.
Cailean throws a poor cross that misses
and Jomoney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jomoney scores with a decent looking hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the liver by Jomoney. Beautiful body shot.
Jomoney just misses with a punch to the body.
Jomoney lands a jab to the head.
Jomoney slips under a jab.
Cailean blocks a jab.
Jomoney swings for the body but Cailean moves out of range.
Cailean with a jab.
Jomoney gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cailean thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Cailean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jomoney throws out the jab. #TD#
Jomoney looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jomoney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cailean keeps working.
Cailean keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jomoney wants to take a breather but Cailean is having none of it.
Jomoney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jomoney is looking to take a break and control but Cailean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jomoney controlling the action here.#T4#
Jomoney throwing shots but Cailean is blocking nicely.
Jomoney missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cailean regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jomoney.
Jomoney looking to sit in guard and control but Cailean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jomoney is trying to keep Cailean in close.

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 Ivan Jomoney.
I think Jomoney has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Axl Cailean!

Event: APEX 10
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux throws a shot to the body.
Cailean throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thibodeaux looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux is looking to chop away at Cailean's legs.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Cailean counters with a big head kick but Thibodeaux shrugs it off.
Cailean moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
A little feinted left hand from Cailean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick by Cailean misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux lands with a cross.
August Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux misses with a series of wild punches.
Thibodeaux walks into a jab.
Cailean slips a jab and a cross from Thibodeaux. #T1#
Cailean fails to land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cailean manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Cailean moves out of range.
Thibodeaux connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot.
Thibodeaux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cailean.
Cailean tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux throws a nice looking combination but Cailean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cailean is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux connects with a jab.
Cailean blocks a jab.
Cailean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Cailean counters with a left and a right that stings Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Cailean is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cailean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cailean gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thibodeaux.
Cailean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Cailean saw that one coming.
Cailean appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thibodeaux has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cailean needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cailean.#KD2#
Thibodeaux cracks Cailean with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cailean looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thibodeaux finish him? #ROC2#Cailean is rocked!
Cailean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Cailean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cailean moves out of range of the body kick from Thibodeaux.
Cailean jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cailean seems to have got his legs back now.
We've been told by Cailean's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cailean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cailean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Cailean to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Cailean moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux misses with the combination.
Cailean pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Cailean.
Thibodeaux needs to keep his hands up - Cailean had a free shot at his head there.
Cailean avoids a kick to the body.
Cailean takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Cailean.
Cailean moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cailean slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that Cailean avoids nicely. #T4#
Cailean throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cailean counters with a three punch combo that has Thibodeaux backing up. Thibodeaux nods at Cailean to acknowledge the strikes.
Thibodeaux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that Cailean ducks under and follows up with a left that Cailean also avoids with ease.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Cailean does no damage.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cailean throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Cailean moves out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cailean misses with a two punch combination.
Thibodeaux throws a nice looking combination but Cailean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Cailean.
Cailean blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cailean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Cailean saw that one coming.
Cailean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean lands a head shot.
Cailean connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thibodeaux momentarily.
Cailean moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Cailean moves out of range.
Cailean smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Thibodeaux sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cailean lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cailean.
Thibodeaux moves forwards but Cailean connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Axl Cailean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Cailean.
Cailean lands with a hook. Thibodeaux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thibodeaux misses with a few strikes there.
Cailean lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Cailean's head but Cailean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cailean lands a head kick! #ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Cailean lands a lovely overhand right.
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Cailean finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux lands with an overhand left.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
Cailean throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Cailean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.#T2#
Cailean connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cailean is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cailean is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thibodeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cailean.
A left and a right from Cailean both land. Nice combination.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Cailean.
Thibodeaux is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Cailean's ribcage but misses.
Cailean is looking to counter with head kicks.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
letting Cailean counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cailean lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cailean misses with a wild combination.
Cailean moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Thibodeaux ducks right into an uppercut from Cailean.
Thibodeaux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Caileans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thibodeaux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cailean on the side of the head.
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux throws the kick towards the body but Cailean avoids it.
Cailean lands a front kick.
Thibodeaux lands a jab.
Cailean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
August Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cailean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cailean moves forwards but Thibodeaux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Cailean counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cailean.
Cailean slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
Cailean tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cailean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux connects with a right hand. Cailean shakes it off.
Cailean moves out of range of the strikes.
Cailean lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Cailean's shoulder, as Cailean tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cailean connects with a crisp jab.
Cailean slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Cailean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axl Cailean dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Cailean avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cailean misses with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Cailean counters with a leg kick.
Cailean paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cailean blocks a jab.
Cailean scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Cailean ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cailean!
Thibodeaux lands with a cross. #T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Cailean misses.
Nice defenses there by Cailean.
Thibodeaux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cailean.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Cailean moves out of range.
As Thibodeaux backs away, Cailean returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cailean throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Cailean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cailean drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cailean lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thibodeaux misses with a double jab
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that Cailean avoids nicely.
A jab lands there for Thibodeaux.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cailean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cailean connects with an inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cailean moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cailean uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Cailean.
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux lands a head kick. Cailean smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cailean looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick
enabling Cailean to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Cailean was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cailean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cailean looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Cailean blocks it.
Cailean misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Cailean throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cailean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux scores with a spinning back kick!
Cailean defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Cailean's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Cailean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Cailean slips the punch.
Cailean looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cailean misses with an uppercut.
Cailean lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot that snaps Cailean's head back.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Cailean.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter head kick but Cailean avoids it with no problem.
Cailean lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cailean seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thibodeaux tries to land a body kick
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Cailean looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab. Cailean acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cailean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thibodeaux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Thibodeaux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

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 Axl Cailean.
I think Cailean has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Axl Cailean!

Event: APEX 5
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cailean.
Cailean misses with a straight right.
Bear drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cailean sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Cailean tries to sprawl but Bear drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cailean is trying to stand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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.#SUB#
Bear is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cailean sees it coming and defends easily.
Bear controlling the action here. #T1#
Bear is just content to waste time from the top position. Cailean takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bear trying to control but Cailean is working from the bottom.
Cailean wants to stand and escape but Bear is having none of it.
Bear works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cailean is looking to escape.
Bear content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cailean pushes Bear off looking to stand but Bear dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bear takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#It looks like Russian Bear has been cut.
Bear looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Cailean misses.
Bear tries to counter with a takedown but Cailean is quick to defend against it.
Axl Cailean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cailean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bear.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cailean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bear misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cailean.
Bear shoots for a takedown but Cailean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Bear. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on Cailean's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bear takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bear shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloppy strikes from Bear. Those never looked like landing.
Cailean moves away from the strike by Bear.
Bear rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Bear darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cailean looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bear working over Cailean with some ground and pound. Cailean looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bear is keen to just control but Cailean is a slippery customer.
Bear seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bear working over Cailean with some ground and pound. Cailean looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bear sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cailean defending well though. #T4#
Bear is pressing down on Cailean's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cailean is holding on for now. #SUB#
Bear is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cailean doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bear.
Cailean is trying to stand back up but Bear is controlling him
Bear is nestled in close to Cailean, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cailean is trying to stand back up but Bear is controlling him
Bear is controlling the pace.
Cailean is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Bear dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russian Bear's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bear shoots in for a takedown but Cailean shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cailean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cailean is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bear avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Cailean gets caught napping as Bear dives in and scores a takedown. Cailean manages to retain guard.
Bear won't allow Cailean to get back to his feet.
Cailean keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
Cailean wants to stand and escape but Bear is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bear won't allow Cailean to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1#
Bear trying to control but Cailean is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bear with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cailean counters with a left and a right that stings Bear.
Cailean misses with a body shot.
Cailean ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick by Cailean misses #TD#
and Bear counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cailean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bear is controlling him.
Bear sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cailean's guard.
Cailean taking some punishment here, with Bear in his half guard.
Cailean is trying to stand back up but Bear is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2##SUB#
Bear is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Russian Bear overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bear is trying to control. Cailean wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bear passes to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bear wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cailean keeps working.
Cailean is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bear has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cailean is not content to let Bear control the position. #T3#
Bear lands a few punches from side control.
Cailean is trying to buck Bear off.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bear prevents Cailean from escaping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Axl Cailean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bear with a poor takedown
and Cailean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russian Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cailean swats away the attempt to clinch by Bear.#T4#
Cailean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Bear.
Bear tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cailean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Cailean.
Axl Cailean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bear tries to move into range but Cailean moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bear tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cailean counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#Bear is rocked!
The crowd cheers as Cailean lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bear doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Bear is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cailean throws an overhand right that drops Bear like a sack of potatoes! Cailean dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axl Cailean!

Event: APEX 2
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Cailean throws the left hand but Button avoids the punch easily.
Cailean throws a sloppy head kick and Button moves out of range easily.
Cailean throws a hook but Button blocks it.
Cailean jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Button looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cailean throws a sloppy head kick and Button moves out of range easily. #TD#
Cailean gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cailean wants to stand up but Button is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Button looking to sit in guard and control but Cailean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cailean wants to get up but he can't break Button's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cailean is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cailean scores with a head kick. Button tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Benjy Button has been cut.
Button with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cailean to score with a decent uppercut.
Button throws a sloppy head kick and Cailean moves out of range easily.
Cailean throws a right and a left that both miss.
Button throws a head kick that misses.
Cailean scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Button doesn't seem bothered though.
Button scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cailean tries a low kick but Button avoids it.#CL#
Cailean tries to keep at a distance but Button has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Cailean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Button swings for the body but Cailean moves out of range.
Button throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cailean feints the counter takedown.
Cailean scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Cailean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Axl Cailean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cailean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cailean throws a lazy right hand but Button sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cailean throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Button moves into range and clinches up with Cailean.
Button misses with a body punch.
Button can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Cailean pulls Button into guard.
Button prevents Cailean from getting back to his feet.
Button throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cailean is looking to stand up but Button isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Button throwing strikes from guard but Cailean blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Button throws a big elbow that misses.
Cailean wants to stand up but Button is controlling him.
Button postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cailean working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Button.
Cailean wants to stand but Button is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cailean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cailean throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Button feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Button has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Button trying to control the position from guard on top but Cailean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axl Cailean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjy Button's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Button clinches.
Cailean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Button looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Cailean successfully pulls guard.
Button in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
Cailean pushes Button off and gets back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Cailean throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Button darts in and clinches Cailean up against the cage.
Button lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Button breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Button misses
and Cailean counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cailean misses the shot to the body.
Button throws a big counter combination but Cailean scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Button misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Button swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cailean unleashes a big counter combination but Button bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Button slips a jab from Cailean.
It looked like Button wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cailean tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Button, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cailean changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Axl Cailean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Button does no damage.
Button moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCailean.
Button walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Button shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cailean is trying to defend but Button finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Button throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cailean to regain full guard.
Cailean wants to get back to his feet but Button is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Button accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Button trying to control the position from guard on top but Cailean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Cailean wants to stand but Button is controlling the position.
Axl Cailean has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cailean keeping moving, preventing Button from controlling successfully.
Cailean is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cailean loads up on a big right hand but Button slips the punch.
Cailean throws a sloppy head kick and Button moves out of range easily.
Button half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cailean throws a leg kick but Button moved away.
Cailean throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Button's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cailean misses with a low kick. #T3##CL#
Button clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Button breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Button pushes Cailean up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Cailean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Button, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Button throws a wild body kick that Cailean sees coming a mile off.
Cailean keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Button throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Button dives in and scores a takedown into Cailean's guard.#ES2#
Cailean uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cailean throws a head kick but Button moves out of range. #TD#
Button throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cailean was covering up waiting for the punch and Button finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Button prevents Cailean from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Button looking to sit in guard and control but Cailean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cailean tries to stand but Button is controlling from the bottom.
Button wants to stand but Cailean is controlling the position.
Cailean wants to get up but he can't break Button's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Axl Cailean will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Benjy Button's cut.
That's time! Button's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Button shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Button was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Cailean throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Button looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range.#TD#
Button feints and as Cailean raises his hands in defense, Button changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cailean keeping moving, preventing Button from controlling successfully.
Button prevents Cailean from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Cailean manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Button has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cailean is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Cailean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cailean pushes Button up against the cage in a clinch.
Cailean looking for a takedown. #T1#
Button wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Button gets underhooks to prevent Cailean's takedown attempt.
Benjy Button has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axl Cailean.
Button throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cailean. #BC2#
Cailean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cailean takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Cailean tries to keep at a distance but Button has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Button jumps guard. #SUB#
Button is looking for a triangle but Cailean pushes his legs off easily.
Cailean wanted to stand there but Button had control of the position.
Cailean won't allow Button to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB#
Cailean avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Button has a closed guard, preventing Cailean from standing up. #SU2#
Cailean stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cailean slips a jab and a cross from Button. #CL#
Button has managed to clinch. #T3##BC#
Button escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Button is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cailean's half guard.
Button is just content to waste time from the top position. Cailean takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cailean wants to stand but Button is controlling the position.
Axl Cailean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Button throwing strikes from guard but Cailean blocks nicely.
Button looking to sit in guard and control but Cailean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cailean wants to stand but Button has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Cailean gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Benjy Button has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cailean swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Button.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Axl Cailean.
I've got Cailean 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axl Cailean!

Event: TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023

170 cm
37 yrs
165 lbs

185 cm
24 yrs
182 lbs

Von Hayek

Cailean

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Axl Cailean!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Cailean gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cailean looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Cailean manages to pull guard.
Von Hayek passes Cailean's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Von Hayek controlling the pace. #SUB#
Von Hayek looking for a submission but Cailean manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Von Hayek is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean looking to control. #T1#
Cailean is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Von Hayek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cailean looking to control.
Cailean can't keep his opponent in guard - Von Hayek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Von Hayek trying to pass the guard but Cailean defending well.
Cailean is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Cailean is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Von Hayek has latched onto it... Big trouble! Von Hayek pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Cailean is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Von Hayek!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Friedrich August Von Hayek!

Event: NYF 20: St. Claire vs Ferguson
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1##CL#
Cailean closes the distance and pushes Adamovic back into the cage.
Adamovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cailean tries to throw a body punch but Adamovic avoids it by throwing Cailean back against the cage.
Adamovic lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land.
Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cailean.
Cailean blocking some punches.
Cailean blocking some punches. #TD#
Cailean jumps guard and drags Adamovic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Adamovic wants to pass the guard but Cailean is keeping the position.
Adamovic wants to stand but Cailean has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cailean has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamovic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Adamovic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Adamovic passes to side control.
Adamovic moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Adamovic trying to control the position but Cailean is working away.
Cailean struggling a bit here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Adamovic taking a breather here.
Cailean tries to improve position but can't.
Adamovic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Adamovic trying to control the position but Cailean is working away.
Adamovic just content to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Cailean is trying to get back to half guard.
Adamovic trying to control the action but Cailean is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cailean with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adamovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Adamovic throws a lazy right hand but Cailean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentin Adamovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Cailean misses its intended target.
Cailean tries to move into range but Adamovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cailean blocks a jab.
Cailean appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adamovic misses with a hook
and Cailean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cailean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adamovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adamovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cailean slips a jab from Adamovic.#T4#
Adamovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Adamovic.
Cailean scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cailean throws a jab but it's blocked by Adamovic.
Adamovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Adamovic lands with a hook. Cailean tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Adamovic moves into range and clinches up with Cailean.
Cailean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adamovic backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamovic.
A short uppercut from Adamovic.
Adamovic throws a head punch that misses.
Cailean lands a nice uppercut.
Adamovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cailean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cailean tries to pull guard but Adamovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cailean misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adamovic.
Cailean lands a hook that snaps the head of Adamovic backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land.
Adamovic has a couple of punches blocked by Cailean.
Cailean can't find room to land a body shot as Adamovic controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valentin Adamovic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Adamovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adamovic throws out a loose jab but Cailean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cailean throws a series of punches but Adamovic moves out of range.
Adamovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cailean scores with a head kick. Adamovic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Adamovic throws a leg kick but Cailean sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adamovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Adamovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cailean has time to react.
Cailean lands a jab to the head.
Adamovic ducks under a wild hook from Cailean.
Adamovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cailean counters with a stiff right hand.
Valentin Adamovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cailean looks to throw the jab but Adamovic is out of range.
Cailean walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adamovic 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.#CL#
Cailean moves into the clinch.
Adamovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cailean lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adamovic.#T1#
Cailean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adamovic's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Cailean.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cailean.
Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cailean.
Adamovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cailean tries a body shot but Adamovic blocks it.
Cailean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cailean is leaning against Adamovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cailean.
Cailean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adamovic backwards.
Adamovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adamovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adamovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Cailean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cailean struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamovic controls his hands.
Adamovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adamovic lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cailean tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adamovic smiles and moves away.
A jab from Cailean finds it's way through Adamovic's defenses. #T2##CL#
Cailean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cailean can't find room to land a body shot as Adamovic controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cailean.
A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land.
Cailean throws a head punch that misses.
Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adamovic prevents a body shot from Cailean.
Valentin Adamovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cailean throws a punch but it's blocked by Adamovic.
Adamovic pushes Cailean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cailean can't find room to land a body shot as Adamovic controls the action.
A short left from Adamovic.
Adamovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cailean backwards.
Cailean takes a shot to the head.
Cailean has a couple of punches blocked by Adamovic.
Cailean lands with a light punch inside.
Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adamovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cailean backwards. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Cailean.
Cailean lands with a right to the head.
Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adamovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cailean swings wildly with an uppercut but Adamovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cailean lands with a short shot to the head.
Cailean misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adamovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cailean's elbow.
Cailean lands a nice uppercut.
Cailean lands a body punch.
Cailean digs a right hand underneath Adamovic's ribcage. Adamovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adamovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Adamovic.
Adamovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Adamovic blocks a body shot from Cailean.
Cailean blocks an uppercut.
Cailean stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adamovic blocking some punches.
Cailean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cailean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adamovic's elbow.
Cailean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cailean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cailean blocking some punches.
Cailean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cailean doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adamovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cailean misses with the head strike.
Cailean lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adamovic scores with a shot to the side of Cailean's head.
Cailean prevents a body shot from Adamovic.
Cailean tries to throw a body punch but Adamovic avoids it by throwing Cailean back against the cage.
Cailean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adamovic stalling in the clinch but Cailean improves position.
Adamovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cailean misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cailean.
Cailean lands a left hand.
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 Axl Cailean will probably get the nod.
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#
Adamovic tries a low kick but Cailean avoids it.
The fighters circling - Adamovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adamovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Cailean.
Cailean lands an overhand right.
Cailean is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cailean on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut there from Cailean.
Cailean throws a quick inside leg kick.
It looks like Cailean has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cailean ducks under a wild hook from Adamovic.
Cailean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adamovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range.
Cailean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adamovic.
Cailean wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cailean scores with a sloppy right hand. Adamovic should have avoided that one.
Cailean has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adamovic.#T1#
Adamovic swings widly with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Cailean misses with a wild body shot.
Cailean on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adamovic throws the left hand but Cailean avoids the punch easily.
Adamovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cailean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adamovic checks a leg kick.
Adamovic misses with an uppercut
and Cailean counters with a stiff right hand.
Adamovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That kick from Adamovic tenderised Cailean's leg. Cailean is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Adamovic forces Cailean back against the cage and clinches.
Adamovic lands a body shot.
Adamovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cailean backwards.
Cailean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adamovic backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Cailean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adamovic misses with the head strike.
Cailean throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamovic.
A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land.
Cailean doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adamovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adamovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cailean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adamovic wants to stall.
Cailean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Cailean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adamovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adamovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land.
Cailean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adamovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cailean blocking some punches.
Adamovic prevents a body shot from Cailean.
Adamovic misses with a body punch. #T3#
Cailean is trying to pull guard but Adamovic has him pressed against the cage.
Adamovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adamovic working aggressively here.
Cailean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cailean.
Cailean scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cailean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamovics head.
Adamovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Caileans head.
Adamovic tries to work over Cailean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cailean throws a punch but it's blocked by Adamovic.
Cailean lands a nice shot to the body.
Cailean throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adamovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cailean.
Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cailean.
Cailean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adamovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adamovic misses with the head strike.
Cailean tries to throw a body punch but Adamovic avoids it by throwing Cailean back against the cage.
Adamovic misses with a body punch. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adamovic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cailean.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cailean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cailean doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cailean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adamovic working aggressively here.
Adamovic misses with a body punch.
Cailean tries a body shot but Adamovic blocks it.
Adamovic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cailean seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Adamovic can turn it around.
Cailean lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamovic.
A short right from Cailean on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Adamovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Adamovic is looking to control Cailean's arms but Cailean gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adamovic has his back to the cage.
Adamovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adamovic can't find room to land a body shot as Cailean controls the action.
Adamovic wants to stall.
Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adamovic tries a body shot but Cailean blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valentin Adamovic.
Well Adamovic 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Adamovic!
A relieved looking Valentin Adamovic 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: NYF 17: Donal vs Williamson
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Cailean scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Vinicius Tonioli has been cut.
Cailean misses with a straight left.
Tonioli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Cailean looks to throw a body kick
and Tonioli counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheers as Cailean lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tonioli doesn't seem phased though.
Cailean smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tonioli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cailean misses with a low kick as Tonioli jumps back.
Cailean slips a straight right by Tonioli.
Cailean throws a leg kick but Tonioli moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonioli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cailean misses with a hook.
Cailean looks to land a right hand but Tonioli moved out of range.
Tonioli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tonioli connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Cailean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonioli.
Cailean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonioli throws an overhand right that lands on Cailean's shoulder, as Cailean tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Cailean.
Cailean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonioli.
Cailean connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tonioli momentarily.
Cailean connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cailean throws a leg kick
and Tonioli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cailean throws a head kick that misses.
Tonioli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cailean loads up on a big right hand but Tonioli slips the punch.
Tonioli went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tonioli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cailean throws a body punch but Tonioli moves out of range.
Tonioli lands a nice looking body shot.
Tonioli takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cailean looks to land a right hand but Tonioli moved out of range.
Tonioli lands with a good body shot.
Cailean throws a leg kick #KD#
and Tonioli counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cailean! Tonioli lets Cailean back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Cailean is rocked!
Cailean throws an off balance right hand
and Tonioli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cailean is still on wobbly legs! Can Tonioli finish him?
Cailean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonioli throws out the jab.
Tonioli cracks a nice hook into Cailean's ribs.
Tonioli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cailean seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body kick from Cailean.
Tonioli drops his hands momentarily and Cailean takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Tonioli throws a leg kick but Cailean moved away.
Decent striking displayed by Cailean there.
Cailean throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tonioli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cailean rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonioli counters with a big left hand that crumples Cailean! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinicius Tonioli!
Vinicius Tonioli retains his middleweight title!

Event: SCRAP 4: Santana vs. Anderson
Date: Feb 16, 2023

#R1#
Ortega gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ortega moves out of range as Cailean strikes.
Ortega tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cailean lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Emilio Ortega has been cut.
Ortega catches Cailean with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cailean darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ortega misses with a straight left.
Ortega slips a straight right by Cailean.
Cailean slips a straight right by Ortega.
Cailean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortega moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cailean under the eye.
Cailean lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cailean keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
A big left from Cailean misses.
Cailean scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Ortega is rocked!
Cailean lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Ortega up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Cailean from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Ortega's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axl Cailean!

Event: RISE 140
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Novak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cailean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Novak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Novak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Novak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cailean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
Cailean throws a good cross that connects.
Sloppy strikes from Cailean. Those never looked like landing.
Axl Cailean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cailean cracks Novak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cailean. Novak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cailean buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cailean throws a sloppy head kick and Novak moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Cailean misses the target.
Cailean on the wrong end of a kick 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!
Novak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cailean.
Cailean doesn't manage to clinch there - Novak circles away.
We've been told by Novak's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cailean throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
Cailean misses with a left hand
and Cailean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cailean scores with a leg kick.
Cailean scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cailean with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Novak to score with a decent uppercut.
Cailean moves out of range of the body kick from Novak.
Some bone on bone action there as Novak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Novak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Novak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cailean connects with a leg kick.
Cailean tries to clinch but Novak is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novak cracks Cailean with an open hand slap.
Cailean scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Novak doesn't seem bothered though.
Cailean connects with a solid leg kick.
Cailean darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Cailean. That snapped Novak's head back.
Novak slips a straight right by Cailean.
Novak went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Novak throws a push kick but Cailean slaps the foot to one side.
Cailean lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Novak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cailean throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Novak looks for the body kick but Cailean saw that one coming.
Novak needs to keep his hands up - Cailean had a free shot at his head there.
Cailean throws a leg kick
and Novak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cailean misses with a hook.
Crunch! Novak slams his shin into Cailean's torso.
Novak avoids the head kick by Cailean.
Cailean lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cailean. #T4#
Novak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cailean lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novak wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cailean fails to land.
Novak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Novak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cailean wants to clinch.
Novak on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axl Cailean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Novak checks a low kick from Cailean.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Novak.
Novak throws a sloppy head kick and Cailean moves out of range easily.
Cailean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Cailean.
A big right from Novak misses.
Cailean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cailean finds it's way round the side to connect with Novak's head.
Cailean bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean pivots, looking for a leg kick but Novak is out of range and Cailean settles back down.
Cailean tries to clinch up.
Novak misses with a body shot. #T1#
Cailean jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cailean throws a head kick that misses.
Cailean ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Novak lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Cailean crumples to the floor! Novak milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ante Novak!
During a confident post fight interview, Ante Novak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 129
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Cailean keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hohol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cailean slaps away a takedown attempt from Hohol, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Hohol shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cailean is trying to defend but Hohol finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hohol takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hohol lands a nice short elbow.
Cailean regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hohol.
Hohol connects with a couple of short punches.
Cailean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hohol works over Cailean with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Hohol distracts Cailean with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cailean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cailean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohol throws a big right hand that misses.
Hohol stands up over Cailean, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohol lands a couple of digs.
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cailean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cailean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Hohol lands a couple of digs.
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohol makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
Hohol throws a strike but Cailean rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hohol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cailean is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hohol is on top in guard. #REVR#
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!
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Hohol has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hohol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hohol throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hohol is looking to work some ground and pound but Cailean has wrist control.
Hohol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohol throws a strike but Cailean rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hohol wants to sweep here but Cailean controlling him for the moment.
Hohol throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hohol throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hohol is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Hohol lands a couple of digs.
Cailean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hohol works over Cailean with some ground and pound from guard.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cailean works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol is looking to work some ground and pound but Cailean has wrist control.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Hohol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cailean's head.
Hohol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cailean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hohol misses with a takedown attempt
and Hohol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hohol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hohol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hohol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cailean.
Hohol misses with a hook.
Hohol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hohol misses with a takedown attempt - Cailean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Honza Hohol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cailean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hohol.
Cailean doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hohol darts in looking for a takedown but Cailean gets double underhooks and turns Hohol into the cage.
Cailean lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cailean blocks a body shot from Hohol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Cailean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Cailean.
Cailean cracks Hohol with a good jab.
No luck for Hohol with that takedown attempt.
Cailean with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Hohol closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cailean circles away.
Cailean misses with a straight right.
Cailean connects with a high kick.
Cailean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cailean connects with a single shot there.
Hohol shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cailean as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Cailean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hohol throws a good cross that connects.
Cailean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hohol.
Cailean takes a swing at Hohol's ribcage but misses.
Hohol shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cailean as he jumps to the side.
Cailean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hohol misses with a takedown
and Cailean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Hohol shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cailean throws a big counter head kick but Hohol avoids it with no problem.
Hohol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hohol closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cailean circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid body kick from Cailean.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cailean throws a leg kick which misses Hohol's front leg but catches the back leg as Hohol tries to avoid it.
Axl Cailean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cailean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A clash of legs there as Hohol blocks the low kick.
Hohol fails with a takedown attempt.
Cailean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cailean wants it to stay on the feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hohol crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cailean - the referee stops the clock and Hohol gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cailean. Hohol manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cailean scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Honza Hohol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Cailean lands a glancing blow to the side of Hohol's head.#ROC2#Hohol is rocked!
Cailean scores with a body shot.
Oh Hohol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Cailean throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Hohol is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Axl Cailean!

Event: RISE 119
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Thoupos.
An attempted straight right counter from Cailean misses the target.
Thoupos misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Cailean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cailean tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thoupos wants to clinch up but Cailean keeps it at a distance.
Thoupos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cailean is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean swings widly with a right hand
and Thoupos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thoupos connects with a single shot there.
Kane Thoupos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Thoupos throws a hook to the side of Cailean's head but Cailean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cailean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thoupos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cailean manages to avoid it.
Cailean has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thoupos.
Cailean moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Cailean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thoupos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thoupos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've been told by Cailean's head coaches at Zombie MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thoupos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Cailean throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Thoupos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thoupos is working Cailean over against the cage.
Thoupos struggles to land a body shot inside as Cailean controls his hands.
Thoupos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoupos lands with a right to the head.
Thoupos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thoupos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thoupos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cailean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Cailean misses with some punches.
A short right from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a hook that snaps the head of Cailean backwards.
Cailean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thoupos backwards.
A hook to the body from Thoupos.
Thoupos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoupos tries to work over Cailean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thoupos has Cailean pressed against the cage, preventing Cailean from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cailean is trying to pull guard but Thoupos has him pressed against the cage.
Thoupos tries a body shot but Cailean blocks it. #T3#
Thoupos lands a body shot.
Cailean is breathing heavily.
Cailean tries to break free but Thoupos pushes him back against the cage.
Thoupos lands a shoulder strike.
Thoupos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cailean backwards.
A short right from Thoupos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoupos.
Thoupos blocks a body shot from Cailean.
Thoupos misses with a punch to the body.
Thoupos lands a body punch.
A short right from Thoupos on the inside.
A short right from Thoupos on the inside. #TD#
Cailean jumps guard.
Thoupos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cailean swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Cailean is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thoupos stays in close to Cailean's body and controls the position. #T4##SUB#
Cailean looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thoupos tries to stand but Cailean is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Cailean looking for a guillotine here but Thoupos defends easily.
Thoupos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Cailean has his foot on Thoupos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thoupos works his way back into a safe position though.
Cailean is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Thoupos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Thoupos defending well as Cailean loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Thoupos.
Cailean moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Cailean as he connects with a hook.
Thoupos lunges at Cailean with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cailean's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Thoupos lands a big right hand that sends Cailean crashing to the mat! Thoupos stays standing though and waves Cailean back to his feet!#ROC2#Cailean is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoupos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cailean stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Cailean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Thoupos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thoupos misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Cailean tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cailean seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Cailean.
Thoupos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thoupos misses with a wild body shot.
Cailean is looking to counter punch.
Cailean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Thoupos pushes Cailean up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Thoupos digs a right hand underneath Cailean's ribcage. Cailean let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thoupos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cailean backwards.
Cailean is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thoupos to keep the fight standing.
Thoupos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cailean backwards.
Cailean is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cailean takes a shot to the head.
Cailean takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thoupos pushes Cailean against the cage. Thoupos is working some dirty boxing. Thoupos pushes off with a quick right hook! Cailean goes down! Cailean tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Thoupos moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Thoupos!
After winning the bout, Kane Thoupos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Iron Fist Championship X
Date: Oct 03, 2022

#R1#
Raikov tries for a takedown but Cailean sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cailean tries to score with a low kick but Raikov moves his leg out of the way.
Raikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cailean's corner calls for a 1-2. Cailean obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Raikov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Raikov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A combination from Cailean does no damage.
Raikov is looking to counter the offense by Cailean and move into the clinch.
Cailean lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Raikov has been cut.
Cailean throws a lazy right hand but Raikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raikov throws a head kick but Cailean moves out of range.
Cailean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cailean misses with a body shot.
As Cailean tries to get set, Raikov tries to push him back and clinch up but Cailean manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikov misses with a takedown attempt - Cailean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Raikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raikov slips under a jab from Cailean.
Axl Cailean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cailean looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raikov tries to counter with a takedown but Cailean is quick to defend against it.
Raikov avoids the head kick by Cailean.
Cailean lands a body shot. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cailean.
Raikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Cailean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cailean scores with a three punch combo!
Cailean throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Raikov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A low kick lands for Cailean.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cailean.
Axl Cailean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cailean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cailean.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cailean.
Raikov moves out of range of the body kick from Cailean.
Raikov throws a front kick aimed at Cailean's knee but Cailean avoids it well.
Cailean appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Cailean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cailean attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raikov throws a low kick, looking for Cailean's leg but Cailean calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Raikov blocks a jab.
Raikov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cailean.
Nice uppercut there from Cailean.
Cailean throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Raikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Raikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cailean is retaining full guard.
Cailean is pulling down on Raikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Raikov, at least for the moment.
Raikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cailean is keeping the position for now.
Raikov passes Cailean's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Raikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cailean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cailean is looking to improve his position.
Raikov tries to pass to full mount but Cailean defends it.
Cailean felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Raikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cailean sees it coming and defends easily.
Cailean trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cailean looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Raikov wants to work for an arm triangle but Cailean is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Raikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cailean is in trouble now - Raikov has advanced to mount!
Raikov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cailean holds on for dear life, controlling Raikov's posture momentarily. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raikov wants to take his opponent's back but Cailean doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Raikov has hold of Cailean's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cailean manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cailean is trying to escape the mount.
Cailean has given up his back here. Will Raikov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Cailean turns into Raikov and is now in his guard.
Cailean not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Raikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T5#
Raikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Raikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cailean has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raikov has managed to get both his arms back between Cailean's legs - danger averted.
Raikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cailean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cailean is controlling Raikov's posture.
Raikov prevents Cailean from getting back to his feet.
Raikov stopping the sweep attempt from Cailean.
Cailean keeps trying to improve his position.
Raikov looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Raikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cailean's guard.
Raikov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Cailean working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Raikov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cailean manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Raikov has Cailean in his guard.#REVB#
Cailean trying to control but Raikov is working from the bottom.
Raikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cailean controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raikov is on top in guard. #REVR##T7#
Raikov stands and throws Cailean's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Raikov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cailean knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cailean gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Raikov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cailean turns into him and now he's in Raikov's guard.
Cailean won't allow Raikov to sweep him here. #T8#
Cailean engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Raikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Raikov is looking for a triangle here but Cailean uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Raikov gets back to half guard.
Raikov wants to get back to full guard.
Cailean is looking to advance position but Raikov won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cailean is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T9#
Raikov manages to get to full guard.
Raikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Raikov is looking for a triangle but Cailean pushes his legs off easily.
Cailean slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Raikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cailean is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cailean trying to control the position from guard on top but Raikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axl Cailean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Raikov's cut.
That's time! Raikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R2#
Cailean throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cailean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raikov checks a low kick from Cailean.
No joy there for Cailean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cailean wants to land a leg kick but Raikov is out of range.
Cailean scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raikov in his tracks.
Cailean moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cailean throws a hook but Raikov blocks it.
Cailean throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Raikov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Raikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikov is looking to control Cailean's arms but Cailean gets an underhook and turns him. Now Raikov has his back to the cage. #TD#
Raikov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cailean trying to hold on to Raikov's head to control him but Raikov postures up.
Raikov wants to pass the guard but Cailean is defending well.
Cailean has his hands clasped together around Raikov's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Raikov trying to mount his opponent but Cailean defends it.
Cailean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Raikov seems to be working for a kimura but Cailean defends the submission attempt.
Raikov is looking to advance position but Cailean won't allow it.
Raikov is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cailean controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Raikov is pressing down on Cailean's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cailean is holding on for now.
Cailean is looking to control Raikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cailean avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Raikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cailean sees it coming and defends easily.
Cailean is controlling Raikov's trapped leg to prevent Raikov from advancing to side control.
Cailean trying to control here. #SUB#
Raikov is looking for a kimura here. #T3##SUB#
Raikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cailean doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raikov. #SUB#
Raikov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Raikov tries to pass to full mount but Cailean defends it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Raikov wants to work for an arm triangle but Cailean is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cailean gets full guard.
Raikov looking to pass the guard.
Cailean trying to keep a closed guard but Raikov is proving a slippery customer.
Cailean trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Cailean as Raikov shoots in.
Raikov backing away here, and Cailean unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T5#
Cailean misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cailean lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Raikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ivan Raikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cailean was well out of range. Poor timing from Raikov.
Cailean connects with a solid leg kick.
Cailean fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raikov.
Cailean scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cailean is looking to score with low kicks.
Raikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cailean throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cailean lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cailean misses with a body shot.
Cailean cracks a nice hook into Raikov's ribs.
Raikov swinging wildly here. #T6#
Cailean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cailean lands with a good body shot.
Axl Cailean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Raikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cailean lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Cailean does it's job there.#CL2#
Cailean closes the distance and clinches.
Cailean fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Cailean gets control of Raikov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cailean will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Raikov looking to pass the guard.
Ivan Raikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Raikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Raikov tries for a kimura but Cailean is defending well. #SUB#
Raikov swings around for an armbar but Cailean sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Raikov's guard.
Raikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Cailean seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Raikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cailean's guard. #REVR#
Ivan Raikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cailean is trying to keep Raikov in close.
Raikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cailean is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Raikov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Axl Cailean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cailean is trying to control Raikov's posture but Raikov avoids it. #SUB#
Raikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Raikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cailean is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T9##SUB#
Raikov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cailean, who protects the arm well.
Cailean stops Raikov from passing to mount.
Cailean wants to control but Raikov postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cailean avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Raikov.
Raikov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Raikov throws a strike aimed at the side of Cailean's head but Cailean avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Axl Cailean.
I think Cailean has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 18:20
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 18:20
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 18:20

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axl Cailean!
Axl Cailean is the new middleweight champion!

Event: IFC Thursday Throwdown 25/08
Date: Aug 25, 2022

#R1#
Lin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Bo Lin has been cut.
Lin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lin misses with a double jab.
Cailean changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cailean swings for the body but Lin moves out of range. #CL#
Cailean drives through and clinches with Lin against the ropes. #BC2#
Lin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Cailean.
Cailean seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cailean slips under a jab from Lin.
A punch combination from Lin misses.
We've been told by Cailean's head coaches at Zombie MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Cailean.
An inside leg kick lands from Cailean.
Cailean staying out of range there.#CL#
Cailean clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Cailean pulls guard successfully.
Cailean has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1##SUB#
Cailean is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cailean is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lin is aware though and is defending well.
Cailean seems keen to control Lin's posture.
Cailean looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lin is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lin wants to stand but Cailean is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cailean. That's going to slow Lin down.
Lin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cailean lands a front kick.
Cailean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lin throws out the jab.
Lin walks into a jab.
Lin 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.
Cailean works over Lin's head and body with a nice combination.
Cailean lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cailean.
Cailean with a nice calf kick.
Cailean throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Cailean. That's going to slow Lin down.
Cailean lands a leg kick that knocks Lin off balance momentarily.
Cailean connects with the punch.#ROC#Lin is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Bo Lin's cut even more.
Cailean feints and then cracks Lin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lin down.
A swing and a miss from Lin.
Cailean lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lin loads up on a big right hand but Cailean slips the punch.
Cailean thumps Lin with a low kick.
Cailean with the inside leg kick.
Lin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cailean scoring well with a low kick there. #KD#
Cailean lands a big shot that drops Lin! Can he finish him?
Lin is still in real trouble! Can Cailean finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cailean content to stall in guard here.
Lin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cailean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cailean passes into half guard.
Lin is looking to control Cailean's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lin avoid being mounted?#T4#
Cailean sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lin defending well though.
Cailean working Lin over with strikes.
Cailean passes to side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cailean creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cailean is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lin's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lin seems to have recovered his senses.
Lin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cailean controls the position.
Lin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cailean wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cailean has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cailean wants to control but Lin is keeping him busy.
Lin is looking to regain half guard here but Cailean keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axl Cailean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Lin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R2#
A lazy left from Lin finds it's target.
You can see that Lin has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Cailean buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Cailean forces Lin back against the ropes and clinches.
Cailean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lin can do to turn this around?#TD#
Cailean pulls guard effortlessly.
Cailean looking to control.
Lin looking to sit in guard and control but Cailean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lin is trying to keep Cailean in close.
Lin keeping moving, preventing Cailean from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cailean scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Lin looking to control.
Cailean slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cailean slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Axl Cailean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lin pushes Cailean away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cailean gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lin is looking to reverse the position.
Cailean trying to control the action but Lin is working from the bottom.
Lin is trying to improve his position.
Bo Lin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lin is trying to escape the position but Cailean is controlling the position.
Lin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lin is trying to control Cailean's posture but Cailean avoids it.
Lin is trying to get back to half guard.
Cailean is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cailean wants to control but Lin is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cailean can pounce on him. #T3#
Cailean slips a jab and a cross from Lin.
Cailean lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cailean moves away from the strike by Lin.
Cailean rushes Lin with punches - Lin moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Lin goes down! Cailean follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axl Cailean!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2022

#R1#
Cailean moves in looking to clinch but Carter pushes him off.
Cailean lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carter at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Cailean blocks the leg kick.
Cailean misses with a shot to the body
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter throws out a counter right but Cailean avoids it with no problem.
Cailean lands a head kick. Carter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cailean.
Cailean lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cailean is looking to score with low kicks.
Cailean throws a leg kick
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cailean attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cailean scores with a hook.
Carter looks winded!#CL#
Cailean gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cailean is trying to pull guard but Carter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Carter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
Cailean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Cailean scores with a nice strike.#CUT#That has opened up Michael Carter's cut even more.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cailean. #CL#
Cailean takes the fight into the clinch.
Cailean fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Cailean pulls Carter into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cailean looking for a guillotine here but Carter defends easily.
Carter postures up. #T2#
Cailean manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carter manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Cailean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cailean slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cailean advances position into side control!
Cailean controls the position. #T3#
Carter is not content to let Cailean control the position. #SUB#
Cailean thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Cailean tries for a kimura but Carter is defending well.
Carter tries to improve position but can't.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter is not content to let Cailean control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axl Cailean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Carter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A low kick lands for Cailean.
Carter dodges the punch combination from Cailean.
Carter misses with a lunging right hand
and Cailean makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cailean tries to clinch there but Carter circles away.
Cailean throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cailean misses with a shot to the body
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Cailean connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cailean chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carter connects with a nice looking jab.
Axl Cailean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Cailean pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Cailean looks to throw the jab but Carter is out of range.
Cailean throws out a powerful jab.
We've been told by Cailean's head coaches at Zombie MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cailean misses with a body kick.
Cailean connects with an inside leg kick.
Cailean scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cailean misses with a low kick as Carter jumps back.
A jab from Cailean does it's job there.
Cailean connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cailean connects with a leg kick.
Cailean cracks Carter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cailean lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carter's sensitive parts.
Cailean throws a push kick but Carter slaps the foot to one side.
As Cailean backs off Carter throws a huge counter combo but Cailean manages to avoid it all.
Cailean misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Carter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cailean catches Carter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cailean.
Carter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cailean.
Cailean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Carter walks into a jab.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cailean scores with a head kick. Carter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC#Carter is rocked!
Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cailean scores with a jab to the body.
Cailean will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL#
Cailean has managed to clinch.
Cailean jumps guard but Carter stands there with Cailean around his waist. Cailean gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3#
Cailean is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Carter manages to break the clinch.
Carter throws a low kick but Cailean avoids it.
Cailean connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#The cut above Michael Carter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cailean connects with a right hand. Carter shakes it off.
Cailean connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cailean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carter can do to turn this around?
Carter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cailean. Cailean obviously looking to wear him down.
Cailean connects with a body shot that sends Carter's belly button to the back.
Cailean lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Cailean has closed the distance and engaged Carter in a clinch.
Cailean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cailean tries to pull guard but Carter holds him up against the cage and eventually Cailean drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axl Cailean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cailean softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Cailean tries to pull guard but Carter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Cailean successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cailean is controlling Carter's posture.#SUB#
Cailean is looking for a triangle but Carter pushes his legs off easily.
Cailean managing to control the position.
Cailean bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carter's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axl Cailean dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Carter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Cailean scores with a kick to the body.
Michael Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter blocks the body kick.
Cailean tries to work over Carter's front leg with a kick but Carter checks it.
Cailean lands a slapping body shot.
Carter throws a low kick but Cailean moves out of range easily.
Cailean connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Cailean.
Cailean with a nice calf kick.
Cailean scoring well with a low kick there.
Carter has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cailean throws a leg kick which misses Carter's front leg but catches the back leg as Carter tries to avoid it.
Cailean is looking to land body kicks.
Cailean throws a leg kick which misses Carter's front leg but catches the back leg as Carter tries to avoid it.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cailean. #T1#
Cailean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Cailean.
You can see that Carter has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Cailean connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cailean tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carter is able to avoid easily.
Cailean works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cailean checks a low kick from Carter.
Cailean cracks Carter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carter motions for Cailean to come forward. Carter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cailean fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cailean.
Cailean connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Carter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cailean can pounce on him.
Carter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cailean lands with a right hand.
Cailean misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Carter misses.
Carter checks the leg kick.
Carter walks into a straight right hand from Cailean.
Carter is still on wobbly legs! Can Cailean finish him?
Cailean darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Axl Cailean is winning the standup battle so far.
Cailean scores with a jab to the body.
Cailean thumps Carter with a low kick.
Cailean cracks Carter with an open hand slap.
Carter walks straight into a right hand from Cailean - that's dropped him! Cailean jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Carter from any more punishment! Carter complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Axl Cailean!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2022

#R1#
Hussain tries to clinch there but Cailean circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Cailean. That snapped Hussain's head back.
A low kick lands for Cailean.
Cailean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hussain moves to clinch but Cailean breaks away
and Cailean counters with a nice leg kick.
Hussain tries to clinch but Cailean moves out of range.
Hussain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cailean counters with a thumping low kick.
Hussain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hussain darts in trying to clinch
and Cailean counters with a good low kick that Hussain was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Cailean gets control of Hussain's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cailean will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cailean bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hussain's guard. #REVB##T1#
Cailean controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cailean's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cailean is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cailean passes Hussain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cailean sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hussain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cailean on the ground.
Hussain is looking to get back to is feet but Cailean passes into side control. #SUB2#
Cailean is working to tighten his grip on Hussain's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hussain has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cailean is really squeezing tight and eventually Hussain passes out! Cailean breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Axl Cailean!

Event: Snarf vs God - Money #3
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1##CL#
Cailean instigates a clinch.
Cailean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smacks backwards.
A short right from Cailean on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Cailean as the two fighters clinch.
Cailean lands an uppercut.
Cailean lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smacks.
Cailean lands an uppercut.
Cailean gets through Smacks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cailean.
Cailean lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smacks.
Cailean lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cailean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Cailean.
Smacks looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Cailean.
A short right from Cailean on the inside.
Cailean gets through Smacks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cailean lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cailean prevents a body shot from Smacks.
Cailean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cailean lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Cailean.
A short uppercut from Cailean. #T1#
Cailean pushes Smacks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cailean scores with a shot to the side of Smacks's head.
Cailean prevents a body shot from Smacks.
Cailean stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cailean pushes Smacks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Cailean.
Cailean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Cailean - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Cailean as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cailean.
Cailean scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cailean lands with a short shot to the head.
Cailean lands a hook that snaps the head of Smacks backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cailean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smackss head.
Cailean lands a left hand.
A short right from Cailean. #ROC#Smacks is rocked!
Cailean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smacks is still on wobbly legs! Can Cailean finish him?
Cailean works on Smacks's body with a couple of short punches.
Cailean stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smacks seems to have recovered his senses.
Cailean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smacks backwards. #T2#
A short right from Cailean on the inside.
A short right from Cailean.
Cailean lands an uppercut.
Cailean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cailean creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Smacks with a big uppercut! Smacks tries to clinch up but Cailean pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Smacks to the mat! Smacks covers up and Cailean unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Axl Cailean!

Event: Money - Additional - #1
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Cailean looks to land a combination. Larsen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Morten Larsen has been cut.
Cailean scores with a leg kick.
Cailean is looking to slow Larsen down with leg kicks.
Cailean thuds his shin into the meat of Larsen's side.
Larsen throws an overhand right that lands on Cailean's shoulder, as Cailean tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larsen. Cailean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cailean lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cailean.
A big right from Larsen misses.
Larsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Axl Cailean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Cailean fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Larsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cailean throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsen misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Cailean.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Larsen misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cailean lands a nice leg kick that just misses Larsen's sensitive parts.
Cailean throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cailean throws a leg kick which misses Larsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Larsen tries to avoid it.
Cailean lands a head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cailean.
We've been told by Cailean's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cailean fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Larsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cailean tries to clinch up.#T1##CL#
Cailean closes the distance and clinches.
Larsen tries to break the clinch but Cailean is controlling the position.
Cailean throws a head punch that misses.
Cailean lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larsen.
Larsen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cailean throws a head punch that misses.
Larsen is trying to break the clinch but Cailean has him pressed against the cage.
Larsen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Larsen tries to break free but Cailean pushes him back against the cage.
Larsen takes a shot to the head.
Cailean lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Larsen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cailean lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cailean lands a shot to the body.
Cailean keeps control of Larsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cailean misses with a body punch.
Cailean lands with a light punch inside.
Cailean lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Larsen or not.
A short left from Cailean.
A frustrated look appears on Larsen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cailean working aggressively here.
Larsen blocking some punches.
Larsen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Larsen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Cailean.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsen can't break the clinch.
Cailean scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Cailean breaks the clinch.
Cailean is looking to slow Larsen down with leg kicks.
Larsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice jab there from Larsen.
Cailean throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Larsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cailean. Cailean obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch lands to the side of Larsen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cailean throws a nice head kick!
Larsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Cailean tries to clinch there but Larsen circles away.
Larsen lands with a cross.
Larsen misses with an uppercut.
Cailean dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Larsen. That did some damage!#CL#
Larsen gets tackled into the cage by Cailean. Cailean maintains the clinch.
Larsen blocks a body shot from Cailean.
Cailean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Larsen backwards. #T3#
Larsen is looking to break free of the clinch but Cailean has double underhooks.
Cailean prevents Larsen from breaking the clinch.
Cailean keeps control of Larsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Larsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cailean connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Larsen takes one to the side of the head.
Larsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cailean.
That kick from Cailean tenderised Larsen's leg. Larsen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Larsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Larsen misses with a hook. Cailean ducked under it nicely.
Larsen drops his hands momentarily and Cailean takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Larsen throws out a loose jab but Cailean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Cailean slips a jab from Larsen.
Cailean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larsen.
Larsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cailean throws a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Larsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Cailean staying out of range there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cailean - that will leave a mark! #CL#
Cailean darts in and clinches Larsen up against the cage.#T4#
Cailean lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cailean swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsen uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Cailean manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cailean.
Cailean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larsen.
Cailean throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cailean slips under a jab.
Cailean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cailean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Larsen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larsen misses the shot to the body.
Cailean tried to counter with a leg kick but Larsen avoided it.
Larsen ducks right into an uppercut from Cailean.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cailean.
Larsen throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larsen misses the shot to the body.
Larsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Cailean is looking to slow Larsen down with leg kicks.
Larsen misses with a hook. Cailean ducked under it nicely.
Cailean connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axl Cailean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Morten Larsen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cailean slips a straight right by Larsen.
Jab from Cailean.
Larsen looks to land a combination but Cailean avoids it well.
Larsen throws a big shot that misses.
Larsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cailean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cailean thuds his shin into the meat of Larsen's side.
Cailean connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cailean lands a really nice looking cross but Larsen seems unphased.
Cailean tries to clinch up.
And Larsen tries to counter it with a takedown but Cailean pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Cailean instigates a clinch.
Cailean misses with some punches.
Cailean keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Larsen's efforts to push away.
Larsen wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Larsen breaks from the clinch.
Larsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cailean was well out of range. Poor timing from Larsen.
Larsen throws a body punch but Cailean moves out of range.
Cailean with a nice calf kick.
Axl Cailean is winning the standup battle so far.
Larsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Larsen loads up on a big right hand but Cailean slips the punch.
Cailean looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cailean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larsen.
A big right from Larsen misses.
Cailean fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Larsen.
A good leg kick by Cailean.
Cailean defending well as Larsen loads up on a big left hand.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.#CL#
Cailean gets a clinch.
Larsen blocking some punches.
Larsen is trying to break the clinch but Cailean is controlling him.
Larsen tries to circle away but Cailean has him pinned against the cage.
Cailean throws a head punch that misses.
Larsen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cailean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larsen can do to turn this around?
Larsen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Larsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cailean lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larsen is trying to break free.
Axl Cailean has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cailean keeps control of Larsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cailean scores with a shot to the side of Larsen's head.
A short body shot lands from Cailean as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Cailean lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larsen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Larsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cailean has him pressed against the cage.
Larsen tries to break the clinch but Cailean is controlling the position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Larsen 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.
Cailean lands a nice uppercut.
Larsen is looking to break free of the clinch but Cailean has double underhooks.
Larsen tries to break free but Cailean pushes him back against the cage.
Cailean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Cailean - that landed with a thud.
Larsen is breathing heavily.#BC#
Cailean breaks the clinch.
Larsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cailean half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Larsen tries to keep at a distance but Cailean has taken the fight into the clinch.
Larsen is trying to break free.
Cailean gets through Larsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Cailean.
A short left from Cailean.
Larsen tries to break free but Cailean pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cailean.
Larsen is trying to force a seperation but Cailean has the dominant position.
Larsen takes a shot to the head. #T3##BC#
Cailean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Cailean has managed to clinch.
Larsen is trying to break free.
Cailean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cailean works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Larsen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Larsen is trying to push Cailean away but Cailean has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Larsen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cailean scores with a shoulder strike.
Larsen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cailean.
A shot in the inside from Cailean.
Cailean lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Larsen is trying to force a seperation but Cailean has the dominant position.
Cailean scores with a shot to the side of Larsen's head.
Larsen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Larsen working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Cailean on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cailean. #ROC#Larsen is rocked!
Larsen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cailean lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cailean.
Cailean scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Cailean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cailean closes the distance and clinches.
Cailean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Cailean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cailean scores with a leg kick.
Cailean with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Larsen cracks a nice hook into Cailean's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cailean. That's going to slow Larsen down.
Cailean tries to clinch up.
Larsen throws a shot from downtown. Cailean moves away and avoids it.
Cailean cracks Larsen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Cailean takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Cailean on the inside.
Larsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Cailean finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cailean has Larsen pressed against the cage, preventing Larsen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Larsen tries to circle away but Cailean has him pinned against the cage.
Cailean lands a body shot in the clinch.
Larsen seems to have recovered his senses.
Cailean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axl Cailean dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Morten Larsen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Cailean scoring well with a low kick there.
Cailean tries to clinch up.
Larsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cailean.
Cailean pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Larsen back to the cage. Cailean follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cailean thumps Larsen with a low kick.#CL#
Cailean moves into range and clinches up with Larsen.
Cailean lands with a short shot to the head.
Larsen has had enough of the clinch but Cailean keeps him there for the moment.
Larsen is trying to break free.
A short right from Cailean.
Cailean scores with a shoulder strike.
Cailean prevents Larsen from breaking the clinch.
Larsen tries to circle away but Cailean has him pinned against the cage.
Cailean lands a right hand that snaps the head of Larsen backwards.
Larsen is trying to push Cailean away but Cailean has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Cailean scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cailean lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Cailean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Larsen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Larsen connects with a body shot that sends Cailean's belly button to the back.
Cailean tries to close the distance and clinch but Larsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Cailean wants to clinch.
Cailean lands a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cailean, as that shot connected.
Larsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cailean was well out of range. Poor timing from Larsen.
Nice body punch from Cailean.
Larsen misses with a straight right.
Larsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cailean buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cailean wants to clinch.
Cailean connects with a body shot.#T2#
Cailean lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Larsen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
Larsen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Cailean.
Larsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Larsen is looking to break free of the clinch but Cailean has double underhooks.
Larsen wants to get back to striking at distance but Cailean won't allow it.
Cailean prevents Larsen from breaking the clinch.
Cailean is working Larsen over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cailean lands a nice uppercut.
Cailean lands with a short shot to the head.
Cailean lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Cailean on the inside.
Cailean lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cailean - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Cailean.
Cailean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cailean lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Cailean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cailean with a nice calf kick.
Cailean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larsen throws out the jab. #T3#
Cailean chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Cailean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cailean lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Larsen or not.
Cailean lands a right hand that snaps the head of Larsen backwards.
Cailean lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cailean scores with a shoulder strike.
Axl Cailean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cailean lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Cailean.
Larsen wants to get back to striking at distance but Cailean won't allow it.
Cailean prevents Larsen from breaking the clinch.
Cailean scores with a shot to the side of Larsen's head.
Cailean pushes Larsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cailean lands a left hand.
Larsen wants to get back to striking at distance but Cailean won't allow it.
Cailean lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsen has had enough of the clinch but Cailean keeps him there for the moment.
Larsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cailean has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Larsen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Larsen is trying to force a seperation but Cailean has the dominant position.
Larsen can't break the clinch.
Cailean lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Larsen tries to break free but Cailean pushes him back against the cage.
Morten Larsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larsen tries to circle away but Cailean has him pinned against the cage.
Cailean prevents Larsen from breaking the clinch.
Cailean unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Larsen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Cailean is unloading with more strikes now! Larsen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axl Cailean!

Event: Justice (382K+) - #1
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Cailean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larsen looks to land a combination but Cailean avoids it well.
Larsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cailean.
Cailean throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Larsen.
Cailean throws a leg kick which misses Larsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Larsen tries to avoid it.
Larsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cailean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larsen.
Cailean jabs at Larsen's body.
Larsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cailean.
Cailean thumps Larsen with a low kick.
Larsen throws a good cross that connects.
Larsen needs to keep his hands up - Cailean had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cailean - that will leave a mark!
An inside leg kick lands from Cailean.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circle momentarily. Cailean darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Larsen throws a shot to the body.
Cailean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cailean scores with a push kick.
Cailean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cailean.
Larsen throws a shot from downtown. Cailean moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larsen. Cailean does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Larsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Larsen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cailean rather than just go for the knockout.
Larsen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Larsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cailean's hands.
A solid body kick from Cailean.
Larsen throws a big shot that misses.
Larsen misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cailean.
Larsen misses with a straight left.
Larsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Cailean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larsen.
Cailean slips under a jab.
It appears Cailean was looking to counter with a kick there.
Larsen takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Morten Larsen has been cut.
Cailean lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cailean with the inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cailean with a nice calf kick.
Cailean takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cailean fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Larsen.
Larsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Larsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cailean can pounce on him. #T2#
Larsen misses the shot to the body.
Larsen misses with a looping left.
Larsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cailean was well out of range. Poor timing from Larsen.
Cailean appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Larsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cailean. Cailean obviously looking to wear him down.
Cailean moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Larsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Axl Cailean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cailean throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cailean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cailean is looking to slow Larsen down with leg kicks.
Larsen blocks a leg kick.
Cailean slips a jab and a cross from Larsen.
Cailean bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cailean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cailean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cailean connects with a leg kick.
Cailean scores with a head kick. Larsen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cailean tries a low kick but Larsen avoids it.
Cailean slips under a jab from Larsen.
Cailean throws a leg kick which misses Larsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Larsen tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larsen. Cailean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cailean.#T3#
Cailean misses with a low kick.
Larsen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Larsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Cailean counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Cailean.
Cailean moves forwards but Larsen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cailean throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cailean scores with a spinning back kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Cailean.
Cailean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larsen.
Larsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cailean.
Larsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cailean ducks under a wild hook from Larsen.
Larsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cailean can pounce on him.
Cailean is looking to slow Larsen down with leg kicks.
Cailean moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cailean fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Larsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good standup being displayed there by Larsen as he connects with a hook.
Larsen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cailean.
Cailean misses with a body shot.
Cailean misses with a low kick.#T4#
Larsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range.
Cailean misses with a low kick as Larsen jumps back.
Cailean explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cailean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Cailean.
Cailean throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Larsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larsen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Larsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cailean can pounce on him.
Larsen throws a nice looking combination but Cailean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larsen throws a body punch but Cailean moves out of range.
Larsen misses with a hook.
Cailean scores with a push kick.
Cailean throws a nice outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larsen tries to clinch up but Cailean circles away and keeps his distance.
Larsen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cailean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larsen.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Larsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axl Cailean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Morten Larsen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cailean buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Larsen 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.
Larsen misses with a straight right.
Cailean connects with a solid leg kick.
Larsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Larsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cailean throws a chopping leg kick but Larsen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cailean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good work by Larsen as he checks the leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Larsen 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.
Larsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cailean doesn't seem bothered though.
Larsen misses with a wild body shot.
Cailean fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Larsen.
Cailean lands a leg kick that knocks Larsen off balance momentarily.
Larsen lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cailean turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Larsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cailean throws a big counter combination but Larsen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Larsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larsen misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Cailean misses with a low kick.
Cailean throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Larsen misses the jab.
Cailean lands a jab to Larsen's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Cailean.
Larsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Larsen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cailean has got the better of the exchanges.
Cailean fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Larsen checks it well.
Cailean throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Larsen.
Cailean on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Larsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Larsen misses the shot to the body.
Cailean takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Cailean.
Cailean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larsen can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cailean. That's going to slow Larsen down.
Cailean lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Larsen misses with an uppercut. Cailean saw that one coming.
Cailean scores with a leg kick.
Larsen throws a shot from downtown. Cailean moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cailean. #T2#
Cailean fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Larsen.
Larsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cailean.
Cailean motions for Larsen to come forward. Cailean throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Larsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Larsen throws a hook but Cailean blocks it.
Larsen takes a swing at Cailean's ribcage but misses.
Cailean avoids the body shot from Larsen.
Larsen misses with a body shot.
A jab from Larsen misses.
Cailean thows a body kick. Larsen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good leg kick by Cailean.
Larsen looks to land a right hand but Cailean moved out of range.
Larsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larsen scores with a three punch combo!
Cailean pushes Larsen away with a front kick.
Larsen is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Cailean.
Cailean moves away from the strike by Larsen.
Larsen looks to land a combination but Cailean avoids it well.
Larsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cailean. Cailean obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cailean. #T3#
Cailean lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cailean - that will leave a mark!
Larsen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cailean.
Cailean lands a nice looking kick to the body. Larsen takes a step back to recover.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cailean.
Larsen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Larsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cailean lands with a kick to the ribs.
Larsen misses with a straight right.
That kick from Cailean tenderised Larsen's leg. Larsen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cailean slips a straight right by Larsen.
Cailean throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cailean is looking to slow Larsen down with leg kicks.
A jab from Larsen misses.
Larsen throws a hook to the side of Cailean's head but Cailean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cailean thumps Larsen with a low kick.
Cailean moves away from the strike by Larsen.
Larsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cailean.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Cailean.
Cailean lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cailean lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Larsen moves out of range as Cailean strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cailean - that will leave a mark!
Good leg kick by Cailean.
Axl Cailean is winning the standup battle so far.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Larsen swings for the body but Cailean moves out of range.
As Larsen backs away, Cailean returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cailean lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Larsen walks into a stiff left hand from Cailean.
Cailean connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cailean lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cailean thows a body kick. Larsen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Larsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Cailean counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cailean plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cailean lands with an overhand left.
Larsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick from Cailean, right into the meat of the thigh.
Larsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cailean manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axl Cailean dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Morten Larsen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Larsen misses the target.
Larsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cailean throws a quick inside leg kick.
Larsen misses with a hook. Cailean ducked under it nicely.
Cailean throws a jab when Larsen was well out of range.
Cailean misses with a leg kick.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Cailean buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cailean feints and then cracks Larsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larsen down.
Cailean lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Larsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Larsen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cailean moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cailean fakes the leg kick and cracks Larsen in the body.
Cailean is looking to slow Larsen down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Larsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cailean throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Larsen moves out of range of the body kick from Cailean.
A jab lands there for Larsen.
Larsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Cailean appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cailean connects with a solid leg kick.
Larsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cailean doesn't seem bothered though.
Larsen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Cailean, right into the meat of the thigh.
Larsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cailean lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Larsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cailean.
Larsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cailean with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cailean throws a nice looking combination but Larsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cailean.
Cailean throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Larsen. Those never looked like landing.
Cailean tried to counter with a leg kick but Larsen avoided it.
Cailean lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cailean lands a nice leg kick that just misses Larsen's sensitive parts.
Larsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cailean was well out of range. Poor timing from Larsen.
Cailean feints and then cracks Larsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larsen down. #T2#
A slow jab from Larsen misses its intended target.
Cailean slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Cailean, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cailean pivots, looking for a leg kick but Larsen is out of range and Cailean settles back down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Larsen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cailean - the referee stops the clock and Larsen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cailean. Larsen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Larsen tries to clinch up but Cailean circles away and keeps his distance.
Larsen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Larsen misses the shot to the body.
Cailean fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Larsen checks it well.
Jab by Larsen.
Larsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cailean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larsen throws out the jab.
Cailean throws a nice head kick!
Larsen 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.
Larsen takes a swing at Cailean's ribcage but misses.
Cailean connects with a solid leg kick.
Cailean connects with an inside leg kick.
Larsen misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Cailean walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Larsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cailean moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cailean scoring well with a low kick there.
Larsen throws a hook but Cailean blocks it.
A low kick lands for Cailean.
Axl Cailean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larsen cracks a nice hook into Cailean's ribs.
Cailean throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Cailean finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cailean avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cailean scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Larsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cailean lands a lovely overhand right.
Cailean with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Larsen misses.
Cailean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larsen.#T4#
Larsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larsen staying out of range there.
Larsen feints the counter takedown.
Larsen is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cailean.
Cailean connects with a solid leg kick.
Larsen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cailean. Cailean circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morten Larsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cailean fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Larsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Larsen 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.
Cailean plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Larsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cailean fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cailean connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Larsen 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cailean goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cailean is looking to score with low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Larsen blocks the leg kick.
And Larsen tries to counter it with a takedown but Cailean pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Larsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cailean ducks under a wild hook from Larsen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Axl Cailean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cailean 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axl Cailean!

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