Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN 18 Collins v Wife
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Camden takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Camden digs a good body shot into Tampukpuk's ribs.
Camden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Camden scores with a nice strike.
Tampukpuk scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Camden gets caught napping as Tampukpuk dives in and scores a takedown. Camden manages to retain guard.
Camden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tampukpuk is controlling him.
Tampukpuk wants to pass the guard but Camden is keeping the position.
Tampukpuk won't allow Camden to get back to his feet.
Camden keeping moving, preventing Tampukpuk from controlling successfully.
Camden is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Tampukpuk wants to pass the guard but Camden is keeping the position.#ES2#
Camden is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Tampukpuk is trying to trip Camden. He has hold of a leg but Camden is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tampukpuk persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Camden wants to sweep but no luck.
Camden is looking to stand up but Tampukpuk isn't so interested in that idea.
Tampukpuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tampukpuk wants to control from the top but Camden keeps moving. #T2#
Camden is adopting a defensive guard.
Camden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tampukpuk tries to free his leg and advance position but Camden is retaining full guard.
Camden working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tampukpuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tampukpuk throws a big counter combination but Camden scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tampukpuk lands a nice shot to the body.
Tampukpuk lands with an uppercut that bounces Camden off the cage and back into range.
Tampukpuk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Camden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaco Camden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
A lazy left from Camden finds it's target.
Tampukpuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tampukpuk misses with a head kick. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tampukpuk.
Camden is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tampukpuk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Tampukpuk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tampukpuk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Camden is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Tampukpuk is trying to get an arm triangle but Camden is defending well. #SUB#
Tampukpuk tries for a kimura but Camden is defending well.
Camden is trying to get back to half guard.
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 Arturito Tampukpuk will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tampukpuk slips under a jab from Camden.
Camden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tampukpuk is able to avoid easily.
Arturito Tampukpuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tampukpuk shoots in for a takedown but Camden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Camden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tampukpuk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Camden connects with a looping right hand.
Camden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tampukpuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camden.
Tampukpuk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Camden throws out a counter right but Tampukpuk avoids it with no problem.
Tampukpuk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Camden sprawls well. Camden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tampukpuk gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturito Tampukpuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camden throws a jab when Tampukpuk was well out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tampukpuk or perhaps it was just good defense by Camden, which made it look bad. #T1#
A low kick lands for Camden.
Camden ducks under a wild hook from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk sets himself, and Camden steps forward looking for the clinch! Tampukpuk avoids it this time.
Camden misses with a hook. Tampukpuk ducked under it nicely.
Camden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tampukpuk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tampukpuk feinted with a counter takedown.
Tampukpuk avoids the head kick by Camden.
Tampukpuk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Camden sprawls and moves away.
Tampukpuk defending well as Camden loads up on a big left hand.
Jaco Camden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camden stuffs the takedown.
A jab from Camden misses.
Tampukpuk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tampukpuk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camden. Tampukpuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tampukpuk tries to counter by clinching up but Camden breaks away and moves out of range.
Camden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tampukpuk on the side of the head.
Tampukpuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Camden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tampukpuk throws a leg kick but Camden moved away.
Camden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tampukpuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Camden misses with an uppercut.
Tampukpuk throws a big counter combination but Camden scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Camden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as Camden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tampukpuk doesn't seem phased though.
Camden stuffs the takedown attempt from Tampukpuk. Tampukpuk gets slowly back to his feet. #T3##CL#
Tampukpuk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tampukpuk dodges an elbow strike from Camden.
Tampukpuk looking for a takedown.
Tampukpuk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Camden walks away with a smile on his face. Tampukpuk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Tampukpuk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Camden tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tampukpuk is in Camden's guard.
Camden looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tampukpuk puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tampukpuk wants to take a breather but Camden is having none of it. #SUB#
Tampukpuk seems to be looking for submissions.
Tampukpuk slows the pace down in half guard.
Camden is trying to stand up here but Tampukpuk is controlling him well. #T4#
Tampukpuk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Tampukpuk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Camden gets back to full guard.
Tampukpuk postures up.
Tampukpuk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Camden wants to stand and escape but Tampukpuk is having none of it. #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.

Jaco Camden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tampukpuk, as that shot connected. #CL#
Tampukpuk forces Camden back against the cage and clinches.
Camden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tampukpuk tries to pull guard but Camden holds him up against the cage and eventually Tampukpuk drops back down to his feet.
Tampukpuk tries for a takedown but Camden manages to get underhooks.
Camden is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Camden tries to land knees in the clinch but Tampukpuk avoids the damage to the body.
Tampukpuk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Camden blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camden trying to land knees to the body.
Tampukpuk jumps guard but Camden turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturito Tampukpuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tampukpuk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tampukpuk misses with the head strike. #T1#
Tampukpuk is working for takedown but Camden is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tampukpuk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Camden just stands there and leans against the cage.
Camden misses with some punches.
Tampukpuk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Camden pushes off an throws an elbow but Tampukpuk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tampukpuk avoiding damage as Camden throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Camden fails to land.
Tampukpuk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Camden fails to land.
Tampukpuk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Camden walks away with a smile on his face. Tampukpuk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Camden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tampukpuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
A head kick by Tampukpuk misses #CL2#
and Camden counters by moving into the clinch.
Tampukpuk looking for a takedown.
Camden scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Camden tries to land knees in the clinch but Tampukpuk avoids the damage to the body.
Tampukpuk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tampukpuk is trying to drag Camden to the mat but Camden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Camden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Camden lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Arturito Tampukpuk has been cut.
Camden lands a good knee to the midsection. Tampukpuk won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tampukpuk fails to pull guard.
Camden lands an uppercut.#T3#
Camden lands a damaging elbow.
Camden just leaning against Tampukpuk, taking a breather.
Camden prevents a takedown attempt there.
Camden lands an elbow that stopped Tampukpuk in his tracks for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tampukpuk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Camden pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jaco Camden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camden pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tampukpuk back to the cage. Camden follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Camden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tampukpuk.#T4#
Tampukpuk misses with a few strikes there.
Tampukpuk walks into a straight right hand from Camden.
Camden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tampukpuk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Camden defends it nicely.#CL2#
Camden clinches up with Tampukpuk and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tampukpuk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Camden.
With the fighters up against the cage, Camden throws an elbow but misses.
Camden lands a good knee to the midsection. Tampukpuk won't want to take too many of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaco Camden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Camden has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaco Camden!
Jaco Camden gave a mention to Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: HZN 15 Tenryu v Doherty
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Bagrov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bagrov misses the shot to the body.
Tampukpuk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bagrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tampukpuk lands the left hand.
Bagrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tampukpuk manages to avoid it.
Tampukpuk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bagrov misses with a wild body shot.
Tampukpuk thuds his shin into the meat of Bagrov's side.
Tampukpuk looks to land a combination but Bagrov avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov scores with the left hand. Tampukpuk knows he should have avoided that one.
Tampukpuk wants to land a leg kick but Bagrov is out of range.
Tampukpuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tampukpuk throws a hook but Bagrov blocks it.#T1##CL2#
Bagrov darts in and clinches Tampukpuk up against the cage.
Tampukpuk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tampukpuk is trying to break the clinch but Bagrov is controlling him.
Tampukpuk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bagrov fails to land.
Bagrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bagrov can't find room to land a body shot as Tampukpuk controls the action.
Bagrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bagrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bagrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tampukpuk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bagrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bagrov tries to work over Tampukpuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tampukpuk lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Danila Bagrov has been cut.
Tampukpuk blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Tampukpuk breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Tampukpuk tries to throw a body punch but Bagrov avoids it by throwing Tampukpuk back against the cage.
Tampukpuk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tampukpuk wants to break free but Bagrov has control.
Tampukpuk has had enough of the clinch but Bagrov keeps him there for the moment.
Bagrov lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bagrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tampukpuk is breathing heavily.
Bagrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Tampukpuk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bagrov misses with some punches.
Bagrov is working Tampukpuk over against the cage.
Bagrov misses with a punch to the body.
Bagrov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tampukpuk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bagrov can turn it around.
Bagrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bagrov scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Tampukpuk breaks from the clinch.
Bagrov clobbers Tampukpuk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
No joy there for Tampukpuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Bagrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bagrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bagrov tries to clinch up.
Tampukpuk appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bagrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bagrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tampukpuk's head backwards.
Tampukpuk looks to land a combination but Bagrov avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Bagrov misses.
Tampukpuk throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD2#
Bagrov steps into range and cracks Tampukpuk with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Tampukpuk flops backwards and Bagrov dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Tampukpuk is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagrov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Tampukpuk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bagrov wants to control from the top but Tampukpuk keeps moving.
Tampukpuk seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Bagrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tampukpuk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bagrov controls the pace.
Tampukpuk working a defensive guard here.
Bagrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bagrov stands up over Tampukpuk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tampukpuk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagrov forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tampukpuk keeps working.
Tampukpuk scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bagrov manages to mount him!
Tampukpuk is bucking up trying to escape but Bagrov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danila Bagrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danila Bagrov's cut.
That's time! Tampukpuk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tampukpuk swinging wildly here.
Tampukpuk misses with a wild combination.
Tampukpuk misses with a combination
and Tampukpuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tampukpuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk walks into a jab.
Arturito Tampukpuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tampukpuk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bagrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Bagrov closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tampukpuk. #BC#
Tampukpuk manages to break the clinch.
Tampukpuk connects with a right hand. Bagrov shakes it off.
Bagrov connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Bagrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bagrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bagrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bagrov fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Bagrov. #BC#
Tampukpuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bagrov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bagrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bagrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tampukpuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Good shot there by Bagrov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tampukpuk throws a nice looking combination but Bagrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bagrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tampukpuk falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Bagrov counter with a right hand.
Tampukpuk thows a leg kick but Bagrov checks it #TD2#
and Bagrov counters with a takedown into side control.
Bagrov is looking to take a break and control but Tampukpuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tampukpuk is looking for a sweep.
Tampukpuk wants to control but Bagrov postures up.#T3#
Tampukpuk is trying to get back to half guard.
Bagrov is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Tampukpuk's face as Bagrov controls the position.
Bagrov scoring with punches and elbows.
Bagrov trying to control the position but Tampukpuk is working away.
Bagrov cracks Tampukpuk with a big elbow.
Bagrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tampukpuk keeps working.
Tampukpuk is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Bagrov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bagrov scoring with punches from side control.
Bagrov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bagrov cracks Tampukpuk with a big elbow.
A big shot lands for Bagrov! That's hurt Tampukpuk! Will he recover? Bagrov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danila Bagrov!
An out of breath Danila Bagrov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HZN 9 Ivanovic v McBean
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Bizihwaeile buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tampukpuk with a nice calf kick.
Tampukpuk sizes up Bizihwaeile with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tampukpuk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Tampukpuk. Those never looked like landing.
Bizihwaeile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Bizihwaeile misses #TD2#
and Tampukpuk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bizihwaeile keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bizihwaeile could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Tampukpuk has cracked it and Bizihwaeile is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Tampukpuk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arturito Tampukpuk!

Event: HZN 5 Tuytuhlz v Tampukpuk
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Tuytuhlz misses with a double jab
and Tampukpuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tampukpuk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tuytuhlz circles away.
Tuytuhlz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tampukpuk moves away from the strike by Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some wild striking there from Tuytuhlz.
Tampukpuk wants to counter the offense by Tuytuhlz and move into the clinch position.
Tampukpuk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuytuhlz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tuytuhlz misses with a wild combination.
Lyke Tuytuhlz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tampukpuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Tuytuhlz swinging wildly here.
Tuytuhlz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz scores with a nice right hand.
Tuytuhlz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! in the buildup to the fight.
Tuytuhlz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tuytuhlz is looking to counter punch.
Tuytuhlz lands a glancing blow to the side of Tampukpuk's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuytuhlz. Tampukpuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tampukpuk feints the counter takedown.
Tuytuhlz throws a lazy right hand but Tampukpuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tuytuhlz takes a swing at Tampukpuk's ribcage but misses.
Tuytuhlz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Tuytuhlz lands a jab to Tampukpuk's midsection.
Tuytuhlz throws a nice looking combination but Tampukpuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tampukpuk with the counter takedown but Tuytuhlz avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Tuytuhlz.
Tampukpuk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tuytuhlz as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Tuytuhlz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tampukpuk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tuytuhlz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tampukpuk somewhat.
Lyke Tuytuhlz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturito Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk shoots in but no luck this time.
Tuytuhlz tries to clinch there but Tampukpuk circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Tuytuhlz scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tampukpuk moves out of range as Tuytuhlz strikes.#T3#
Tuytuhlz lands a jab to the nose.
Tuytuhlz throws a right hand that Tampukpuk ducks under and follows up with a left that Tampukpuk also avoids with ease.
A big left from Tuytuhlz misses.
Tuytuhlz ducks under a wild hook from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk shoots in for a double leg but Tuytuhlz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lyke Tuytuhlz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tampukpuk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tampukpuk shoots for a double leg takedown but Tuytuhlz sprawls well. He's pushed Tampukpuk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tampukpuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tuytuhlz.
Nice defenses there by Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk tries to counter with a clinch but Tuytuhlz shakes him off and moves away.
Tuytuhlz misses with a wild body shot.
Tuytuhlz lands with a nice combination. Tampukpuk backs away looking to recover.#T4#
Tampukpuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tuytuhlz.
Tampukpuk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tuytuhlz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tuytuhlz swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Tuytuhlz instigates a clinch. #BC#
Tuytuhlz manages to break the clinch.
Tuytuhlz looks to score with a jab to the body but Tampukpuk is just out of range.
Tuytuhlz lands with an overhand left.
Tuytuhlz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tampukpuk shoots in for a takedown but Tuytuhlz shows good takedown defense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyke Tuytuhlz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tampukpuk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Tuytuhlz moves into range and clinches up with Tampukpuk.
Tuytuhlz gets through Tampukpuk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tuytuhlz misses with an elbow over the top.
Tampukpuk has had enough of the clinch but Tuytuhlz keeps him there for the moment.
Tuytuhlz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tampukpuk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tuytuhlz has a couple of punches blocked by Tampukpuk.
A right hand to the body from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tuytuhlz has Tampukpuk pressed against the cage, preventing Tampukpuk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuytuhlz lands an elbow just above Tampukpuk 's eye.
Tuytuhlz has a couple of punches blocked by Tampukpuk.
Tuytuhlz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tuytuhlz trying to control the position but instead, Tampukpuk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tuytuhlz into the cage.
Tuytuhlz keeps control of Tampukpuk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1##BC#
Tuytuhlz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Tampukpuk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Tuytuhlz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tampukpuk keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tuytuhlz misses with some punches.
Tuytuhlz pushes Tampukpuk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tuytuhlz throws an elbow but misses.
Tampukpuk blocks a body shot from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz is struggling to control the position.
Tampukpuk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tuytuhlz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tuytuhlz lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Tuytuhlz.
A short right from Tuytuhlz on the inside.
Tuytuhlz stalling against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tuytuhlz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tampukpuk's brow. #T2#
Tampukpuk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tuytuhlz is defending well.
Lyke Tuytuhlz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturito Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Tampukpuk pulls guard effortlessly.
Tuytuhlz throws a big elbow that misses.
Tuytuhlz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tampukpuk can do to turn this around?
Tuytuhlz throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tuytuhlz is aware though and is defending well.
Tampukpuk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tuytuhlz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tuytuhlz has control of Tampukpuk's left arm, preventing Tampukpuk from doing any damage.
Tampukpuk wants to control from the top but Tuytuhlz keeps moving.
Tuytuhlz 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.#T3#
Tampukpuk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tampukpuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tuytuhlz is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tuytuhlz is on top in guard. #REVR#
Tuytuhlz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tuytuhlz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tampukpuk 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.
Tuytuhlz postures up in Tampukpuk's guard and throws a big left but Tampukpuk blocks it.
Tuytuhlz postures up in Tampukpuk's guard and throws a big left but Tampukpuk blocks it.
Tuytuhlz content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tuytuhlz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tuytuhlz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tampukpuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuytuhlz throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyke Tuytuhlz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tuytuhlz swinging wildly here.
Tuytuhlz cracks Tampukpuk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Tuytuhlz misses the target.
Tampukpuk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tuytuhlz sizes up Tampukpuk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tuytuhlz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tuytuhlz.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tuytuhlz.#TD2#
Tampukpuk drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuytuhlz keeping moving, preventing Tampukpuk from controlling successfully. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuytuhlz working a defensive guard but Tampukpuk passes into half guard.
Tuytuhlz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tampukpuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuytuhlz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuytuhlz pulls Tampukpuk in close to prevent any damage.
Tampukpuk wants to control from the top but Tuytuhlz keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tuytuhlz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tampukpuk puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tampukpuk is trying to control the action in half guard but Tuytuhlz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tampukpuk tries to pass to full mount but Tuytuhlz defends it. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk seems to be working for a kimura but Tuytuhlz defends the submission attempt.
Tuytuhlz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Tampukpuk is looking to advance position but Tuytuhlz won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lyke Tuytuhlz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk is working for a kimura but Tuytuhlz is defending it quite comfortably.
Tuytuhlz tries to get to full guard but Tampukpuk has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tuytuhlz misses with a body shot.
Tampukpuk shoots in looking for a takedown. Tuytuhlz tries to sprawl out of it but Tampukpuk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tuytuhlz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyke Tuytuhlz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tuytuhlz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tampukpuk manages to avoid it.
Tuytuhlz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arturito Tampukpuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tampukpuk takes one to the chin there.
Tuytuhlz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tampukpuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Tampukpuk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tampukpuk. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tuytuhlz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tuytuhlz has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Tampukpuk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tuytuhlz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyke Tuytuhlz!
Lyke Tuytuhlz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SPPS Evolution 9
Date: Jan 05, 2024

#R1#
Vakhvakhishvili slips under a jab.
Vakhvakhishvili 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.
Vakhvakhishvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tampukpuk misses the shot to the body.
Tampukpuk looks to land a right hand but Vakhvakhishvili moved out of range.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a head kick but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
Tampukpuk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a looping overhand right but Tampukpuk ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tampukpuk misses the target.
Tampukpuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Vakhvakhishvili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vakhvakhishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tampukpuk misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhvakhishvili looks to clinch
and Tampukpuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a head kick.
Vakhvakhishvili lands a jab.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tampukpuk counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Tampukpuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vakhvakhishvili moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vakhvakhishvili takes a swing at Tampukpuk's ribcage but misses.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a nice head kick!
Vakhvakhishvili throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tampukpuk throws out a loose jab but Vakhvakhishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vakhvakhishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tampukpuk slips a jab from Vakhvakhishvili.
It looked like Tampukpuk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tampukpuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a head kick that misses
and Tampukpuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tampukpuk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tampukpuk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vakhvakhishvili.
Vakhvakhishvili throws out a counter right but Tampukpuk avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tampukpuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valeri Vakhvakhishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vakhvakhishvili moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2#
Vakhvakhishvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Vakhvakhishvili looks to land a left hand but Tampukpuk moved out of range nicely.
Tampukpuk throws a head kick but Vakhvakhishvili moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Tampukpuk breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Tampukpuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a counter combo.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tampukpuk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Tampukpuk misses its target.#CL#
Tampukpuk clinches up with Vakhvakhishvili and pushes him back against the cage.
Tampukpuk is looking to break free of the clinch but Vakhvakhishvili has double underhooks.
Tampukpuk is struggling to control the position.
Tampukpuk lands a right hand.
Tampukpuk blocks a body shot from Vakhvakhishvili. #BC2#
Vakhvakhishvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Vakhvakhishvili scores with a shot to the body.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tampukpuk on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Tampukpuk.
Vakhvakhishvili lands with a slapping head kick.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Vakhvakhishvili.
Tampukpuk feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Tampukpuk rushes Vakhvakhishvili and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Tampukpuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Tampukpuk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vakhvakhishvili fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tampukpuk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tampukpuk swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Tampukpuk closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Vakhvakhishvili tries a body shot but Tampukpuk blocks it. #BC2#
Vakhvakhishvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Vakhvakhishvili keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick by Vakhvakhishvili misses
and Tampukpuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Vakhvakhishvili.
Vakhvakhishvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tampukpuk throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Vakhvakhishvili.
An attempted straight right counter from Tampukpuk misses the target.#CL2#
Vakhvakhishvili has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Vakhvakhishvili manages to break the clinch.
Tampukpuk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tampukpuk misses with a body shot.
Tampukpuk misses the jab.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tampukpuk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a combination that misses
and Tampukpuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Tampukpuk misses.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to clinch but Tampukpuk is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Tampukpuk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Arturito Tampukpuk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tampukpuk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vakhvakhishvili circles away quickly and effectively.
Tampukpuk throws a hook but Vakhvakhishvili avoids it easily.
Vakhvakhishvili swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valeri Vakhvakhishvili is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tampukpuk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vakhvakhishvili paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vakhvakhishvili pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tampukpuk back to the cage. Vakhvakhishvili follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tampukpuk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vakhvakhishvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tampukpuk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a combination
and Tampukpuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhvakhishvili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tampukpuk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tampukpuk.
A little feinted left hand from Tampukpuk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vakhvakhishvili jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Nice jab there from Vakhvakhishvili.
Vakhvakhishvili lands a glancing blow to the side of Tampukpuk's head.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Tampukpuk misses the target.
A head kick by Vakhvakhishvili misses
and Tampukpuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Tampukpuk darts in and clinches Vakhvakhishvili up against the cage.#BC2#
Vakhvakhishvili manages to break the clinch.
Vakhvakhishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a right and a left that Tampukpuk avoids nicely.
Tampukpuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vakhvakhishvili moves away.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to clinch but Tampukpuk is having none of it.
Vakhvakhishvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Vakhvakhishvili rushes Tampukpuk and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Tampukpuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a looping right.
Valeri Vakhvakhishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vakhvakhishvili lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vakhvakhishvili fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tampukpuk on the side of the head.
Tampukpuk throws a hook but Vakhvakhishvili avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Vakhvakhishvili releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Tampukpuk darts in and clinches Vakhvakhishvili up against the cage.#BC2#
Vakhvakhishvili breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vakhvakhishvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tampukpuk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been informed that Vakhvakhishvili has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a head kick but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a left hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vakhvakhishvili darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tampukpuk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vakhvakhishvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk misses with a looping left.#T3#
Vakhvakhishvili misses the shot to the body.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to clinch
and Tampukpuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with an uppercut
and Tampukpuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tampukpuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Tampukpuk lands an overhand right.
Tampukpuk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tampukpuk throws a jab but it's blocked by Vakhvakhishvili.
Vakhvakhishvili lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vakhvakhishvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Tampukpuk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tampukpuk throws a big shot that misses.
Tampukpuk throws a jab when Vakhvakhishvili was well out of range.
Tampukpuk lands the left hand.
A lazy left from Tampukpuk finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a head kick but Tampukpuk moves out of range. #T4#
A combination from Vakhvakhishvili does no damage.
A right-left combo lands from Tampukpuk.
Vakhvakhishvili lands with a kick to the temple. Tampukpuk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a hook. Tampukpuk ducked under it nicely.
Vakhvakhishvili scores with a jab to the body.
Tampukpuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vakhvakhishvili moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tampukpuk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tampukpuk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tampukpuk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vakhvakhishvili plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick by Vakhvakhishvili misses
and Tampukpuk counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tampukpuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vakhvakhishvili dips to his left and cracks Tampukpuk with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Vakhvakhishvili. Those never looked like landing.
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 Arturito Tampukpuk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tampukpuk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tampukpuk blocks a head kick by Vakhvakhishvili. #CL#
Tampukpuk has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Tampukpuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tampukpuk swings for the body but Vakhvakhishvili moves out of range. #CL#
Tampukpuk gets a clinch.
Tampukpuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Vakhvakhishvili fails to land.
Tampukpuk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tampukpuk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vakhvakhishvili has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Vakhvakhishvili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk avoids the head kick by Vakhvakhishvili.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a series of punches but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
Vakhvakhishvili has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a sloppy head kick
and Tampukpuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vakhvakhishvili blocks a jab.
Tampukpuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vakhvakhishvili. #T1##CL#
Vakhvakhishvili tries to keep at a distance but Tampukpuk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to work over Tampukpuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Tampukpuk breaks the clinch.
Vakhvakhishvili dodges the punch combination from Tampukpuk.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a straight right.
Tampukpuk misses with a straight right.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a series of punches but Tampukpuk avoids them all with ease.
Tampukpuk throws a leg kick but Vakhvakhishvili sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vakhvakhishvili is looking for the big counter here.
Vakhvakhishvili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Tampukpuk misses the target.
Tampukpuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vakhvakhishvili.
Tampukpuk is looking for a counter combo.
Tampukpuk looks to land a right hand but Vakhvakhishvili moved out of range.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a lazy head kick
and Tampukpuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a body punch
and Tampukpuk counters with a straight right hand.
Valeri Vakhvakhishvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Vakhvakhishvili pushes Tampukpuk up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Tampukpuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Tampukpuk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Tampukpuk breaks the clinch.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tampukpuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Tampukpuk takes a swing at Vakhvakhishvili's ribcage but misses.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a two punch combination.
Tampukpuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vakhvakhishvili was well out of range. Poor timing from Tampukpuk.
Vakhvakhishvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tampukpuk.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a sloppy head kick and Tampukpuk moves out of range easily. #CL#
Tampukpuk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vakhvakhishvili, pushing him back against the cage.
Vakhvakhishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Tampukpuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Tampukpuk throws a big shot that misses.
Vakhvakhishvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Tampukpuk is just out of range.
Tampukpuk throws a lazy right hand but Vakhvakhishvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vakhvakhishvili fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tampukpuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tampukpuk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tampukpuk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vakhvakhishvili paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vakhvakhishvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a series of punches but Tampukpuk avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Tampukpuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vakhvakhishvili. Tampukpuk does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Vakhvakhishvili gets tackled into the cage by Tampukpuk. Tampukpuk maintains the clinch.
Vakhvakhishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Vakhvakhishvili manages to break the clinch.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a body shot.
Tampukpuk darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tampukpuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Vakhvakhishvili rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tampukpuk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tampukpuk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tampukpuk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a body shot.
Arturito Tampukpuk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a head kick that misses.
Tampukpuk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a wild body shot.
Tampukpuk throwing a counter right hand but Vakhvakhishvili manages to avoid it.#CL#
Tampukpuk closes the distance and pushes Vakhvakhishvili back into the cage.#BC2#
Vakhvakhishvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tampukpuk scores with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Vakhvakhishvili blocks the leg kick.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a head kick.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a nice looking combination but Tampukpuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Tampukpuk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Vakhvakhishvili misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arturito Tampukpuk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tampukpuk 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturito Tampukpuk!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Toal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tampukpuk fakes the leg kick and cracks Toal in the body.
Tampukpuk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Toal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tampukpuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toal falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Tampukpuk counters by clinching up.
Tampukpuk working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Tampukpuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Tampukpuk - that's a beauty! Toal is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Tampukpuk can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arturito Tampukpuk!

Event: HFC 104: Hernandez vs Nayati
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Ryan clinches up against the cage.
Tampukpuk tries to circle away but Ryan has him pinned against the cage.
Ryan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ryan prevents Tampukpuk from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Ryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tampukpuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tampukpuk misses with an uppercut.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Tampukpuk avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tampukpuk.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tampukpuk.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That kick from Tampukpuk tenderised Ryan's leg. Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryan. #T1##TD#
Tampukpuk scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ryan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tampukpuk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tampukpuk gets to mount! Ryan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan wants to hold on but Tampukpuk pushes him away.
Ryan tries to reverse the position but Tampukpuk maintains control.#SU#
Tampukpuk stands up from mount. Strange move.
Tampukpuk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryan swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Ryan has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Tampukpuk controls the action.
Ryan has Tampukpuk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tampukpuk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arturito Tampukpuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Ryan.
Tampukpuk has had enough of the clinch but Ryan keeps him there for the moment.
Tampukpuk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ryan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ryan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tampukpuk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ryan wants a takedown.
Tampukpuk letting Ryan take a breather here.
Ryan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tampukpuk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ryan can turn it around.#T3#
Ryan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tampukpuk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryan is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Ryan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ryan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ryan postures up in Tampukpuk's guard and throws a big left but Tampukpuk blocks it.
Tampukpuk wants to get back to his feet but Ryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Ryan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ryan scoring with some ground and pound.
Ryan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tampukpuk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ryan with a nice head shot there.#ES#
Tampukpuk is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ryan leaning against his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tampukpuk is trying to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling him.
Ryan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tampukpuk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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 Arturito Tampukpuk will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Ryan darts in and clinches Tampukpuk up against the cage.
Tampukpuk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ryan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tampukpuk is trying to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Tampukpuk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ryan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tampukpuk is trying to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling him.
Ryan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Tampukpuk's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tampukpuk throwing a counter right hand but Ryan manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk lands a nice shot that snaps Ryan's head back.
Tampukpuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tampukpuk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ryan tries to clinch but Tampukpuk moves away
and Tampukpuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tampukpuk misses with a left hand
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Tampukpuk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tampukpuk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryan circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Tampukpuk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan has a closed guard, preventing Tampukpuk from standing up. #T2##SU#
Tampukpuk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tampukpuk stuffs the takedown.
Arturito Tampukpuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Ryan.
Ryan tries to move into range but Tampukpuk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tampukpuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Tampukpuk avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Ryan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tampukpuk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ryan is in Tampukpuk's guard.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tampukpuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tampukpuk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Ryan working some strikes from top position.
Arturito Tampukpuk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryan is working Tampukpuk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tampukpuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
Tampukpuk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tampukpuk's head.
Tampukpuk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing. #ES#
Tampukpuk manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Tampukpuk breaks from the clinch. #T4##CL2#
Ryan moves into range and clinches up with Tampukpuk.
Ryan has Tampukpuk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tampukpuk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ryan prevents the takedown attempt.
Tampukpuk tries to circle away but Ryan has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Tampukpuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryan takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Ryan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tampukpuk's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tampukpuk is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturito Tampukpuk dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Ryan throws out a powerful jab.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tampukpuk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Tampukpuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tampukpuk feints and then cracks Ryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ryan down. #TD2#
Ryan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tampukpuk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ryan is in Tampukpuk's guard.

Tampukpuk pushes Ryan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A right-left combo lands from Tampukpuk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tampukpuk swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Tampukpuk avoids it with no problem.
Arturito Tampukpuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arturito Tampukpuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Tampukpuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tampukpuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Tampukpuk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Ryan throws Tampukpuk to one side and escapes!#TD#
Tampukpuk darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Tampukpuk decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2#
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tampukpuk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.
Tampukpuk throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tampukpuk to score with a decent uppercut.
Tampukpuk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryan doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Tampukpuk gets the takedown into side control.
Ryan is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Tampukpuk stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
A lazy left from Tampukpuk finds it's target.#TD2#
Ryan gets a double leg takedown into Tampukpuk's guard.

Tampukpuk pushes Ryan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ryan dodges the punch combination from Tampukpuk.
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tampukpuk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.
Arturito Tampukpuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Ryan.#T4#
Tampukpuk fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryan tries to clinch but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
It looked like Tampukpuk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ryan.
Tampukpuk dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arturito Tampukpuk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryan goes for a takedown attempt but Tampukpuk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tampukpuk sprawls well. Tampukpuk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Dax Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan lands with a cross.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturito Tampukpuk!

Event: HFC 99: Hernandez vs Berkut
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Ellington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tampukpuk on the side of the head.
Ellington lands a really nice looking cross but Tampukpuk seems unphased.
Ellington throws a leg kick
and Tampukpuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tampukpuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ellington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tampukpuk doesn't seem bothered though.
Ellington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tampukpuk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tampukpuk throws a looping overhand right but Ellington ducks down to avoid it.
Ellington works Tampukpuk's body with a nice hook.
Ellington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tampukpuk.
Ellington throws a jab but it's blocked by Tampukpuk.
It looked like Tampukpuk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ellington.
Tampukpuk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ellington avoids it really well and circles away.
Ellington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tampukpuks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ellington connects with a body shot that sends Tampukpuk's belly button to the back.#T1#
Tampukpuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ellington connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tampukpuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Tampukpuk misses.
Ellington throws a shot to the body.
Ellington takes a swing at Tampukpuk's ribcage but misses.
Ellington misses with a right hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a straight right hand.
Ellington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tampukpuk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ellington throws a shot to the body.
Ellington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ellington wants to clinch up but Tampukpuk keeps it at a distance.
Ellington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tampukpuk's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellington paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice leg kick from Tampukpuk, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darby Ellington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tampukpuk misses with a series of wild punches.
Darby Ellington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Tampukpuk takes one to the chin there.
Tampukpuk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ellington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tampukpuk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ellington avoids it really well and circles away.
Ellington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tampukpuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Ellington.
Ellington with a hook.
Ellington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tampukpuk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ellington lands a jab.
Ellington throws a right hand that misses
and Tampukpuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tampukpuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ellington.
Tampukpuk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ellington jabs at Tampukpuk's body.
Tampukpuk ducks under a wild hook from Ellington.#T3#
Ellington misses with a left hand
enabling Tampukpuk to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Ellington. Beautiful body shot.
Tampukpuk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ellington misses with a right hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ellington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ellington is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tampukpuk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ellington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tampukpuk.
Ellington lands with a nice body punch.
Tampukpuk misses with a takedown attempt - Ellington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturito Tampukpuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellington scores with a body shot.
Ellington lands with an overhand left.
Ellington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ellington throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tampukpuk finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellington with a jab.
Ellington scores with a hook to the body. Tampukpuk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Ellington thuds his right hand into Tampukpuk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tampukpuk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ellington lands with an overhand left.
Ellington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tampukpuk under the eye.
Ellington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ellington looks to land a left hand but Tampukpuk moved out of range nicely.
Ellington scores with a jab. Tampukpuk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ellington misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Tampukpuk counter with a right hand.
Tampukpuk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tampukpuk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tampukpuk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ellington lands with a good body shot.
Ellington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tampukpuk misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darby Ellington dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ellington throws a good cross that connects.
Ellington digs a good hook to Tampukpuk's body.
Ellington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tampukpuk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ellington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tampukpuk.
It looked like Tampukpuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tampukpuk throws a sloppy head kick and Ellington moves out of range easily.
Darby Ellington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Ellington.
Ellington with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tampukpuk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Ellington clinches up with Tampukpuk and pushes him back against the cage.
Tampukpuk is working for takedown but Ellington is calmly controlling the position for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ellington.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellington stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ellington - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Ellington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tampukpuk backwards.
Ellington swings wildly with an uppercut but Tampukpuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ellington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ellington is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tampukpuk working hard to break the clinch.
Ellington has a couple of punches blocked by Tampukpuk.
Ellington throws a punch but it's blocked by Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk lands an elbow inside that Ellington shrugs off.
Ellington throws a head punch that misses. #T2##BC#
Tampukpuk manages to break the clinch.
Ellington misses with an uppercut. Tampukpuk saw that one coming.
Tampukpuk throwing a counter right hand but Ellington manages to avoid it.
Ellington scores with a body shot.
Tampukpuk closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ellington scores with a hook.
Tampukpuk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellington throws an off balance right hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a nice body shot.
Ellington scores with a shot to the body.
Ellington lands with an uppercut that bounces Tampukpuk off the cage and back into range.
Decent striking displayed by Ellington there.
Tampukpuk walks into a stiff left hand from Ellington.
Ellington cracks a nice hook into Tampukpuk's ribs.
Ellington ducks under a wild hook from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk takes one on the button.
Ellington misses with a hook. Tampukpuk ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Ellington digs a good hook to Tampukpuk's body.
Ellington scores with a punch to the head.
Ellington punishes Tampukpuk's body with a nice straight punch.
Ellington moves in looking to clinch but Tampukpuk pushes him off.
Nice body punch from Ellington.
Ellington digs a good body shot into Tampukpuk's ribs.
Ellington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Tampukpuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ellington connects with a jab.
Tampukpuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Ellington scores with a nice strike.
Ellington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tampukpuk at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellington digs a good body shot into Tampukpuk's ribs.
A lazy left from Ellington finds it's target.
Ellington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tampukpuk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Ellington throws a body shot but no joy.
Ellington lands a nice shot that snaps Tampukpuk's head back.
Tampukpuk's corner calls for a 1-2. Tampukpuk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ellington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ellington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ellington, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Ellington misses the target.
Ellington paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tampukpuk avoids the body shot from Ellington.
Tampukpuk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ellington lands a jab to Tampukpuk's midsection.
Tampukpuk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tampukpuk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darby Ellington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ellington tries to clinch but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
Tampukpuk ducks right into an uppercut from Ellington.
Ellington misses the body punch
enabling Tampukpuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Tampukpuk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ellington avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ellington! But no joy.
Ellington misses with a straight right.
Tampukpuk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ellington just misses with a punch to the body.
Tampukpuk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ellington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ellington slips a straight right by Tampukpuk.
Ellington lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk looks for a takedown but Ellington sprawls well.
A big right from Ellington misses.
Tampukpuk scores with a nice right hand.
Ellington works the jab nicely.#T1#
Ellington is looking to clinch.
Tampukpuk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ellington's waist but Ellington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tampukpuk off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturito Tampukpuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ellington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tampukpuk moves away.
Tampukpuk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ellington scores with a jab to the body.
Ellington lands a nice hook to Tampukpuk's body. Tampukpuk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tampukpuk misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Ellington. Beautiful body shot.
Ellington cracks Tampukpuk with a good jab.
Ellington connects with a body shot that sends Tampukpuk's belly button to the back.
Tampukpuk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tampukpuk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Ellington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ellington tests Tampukpuk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ellington looks to land a body kick but Tampukpuk moved away.
Tampukpuk thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Tampukpuk gets tackled into the cage by Ellington. Ellington maintains the clinch.
Ellington can't find room to land a body shot as Tampukpuk controls the action.
Ellington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tampukpuk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ellington content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ellington lands a right hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ellington continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T3#
Ellington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ellington lands an uppercut.
Darby Ellington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tampukpuk is trying to force a seperation but Ellington has the dominant position.
Tampukpuk tries to break free but Ellington pushes him back against the cage.
Tampukpuk wants to break free but Ellington has control.
Ellington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ellington scores with a hook to the body.
Darby Ellington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ellington lands a left hand.
Arturito Tampukpuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tampukpuk is trying to force a seperation but Ellington has the dominant position.
Ellington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tampukpuk backwards.
Ellington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tampukpuk is trying to break the clinch but Ellington has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darby Ellington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ellington 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darby Ellington!
Darby Ellington took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: MMAHKI 68
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Tampukpuk throws a sloppy head kick and Brussard moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from Tampukpuk. #CL#
Brussard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brussard misses with a punch to the body.
Tampukpuk tries to score a body lock takedown but Brussard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brussard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brussard misses with a body punch.
Tampukpuk tries to circle away but Brussard has him pinned against the cage.
Brussard swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Tampukpuk wants the takedown. Brussard is fighting it off but Tampukpuk persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Brussard's guard against the cage.
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.
Tampukpuk won't allow Brussard to get back to his feet.
Tampukpuk trying to control but Brussard is working from the bottom.
Brussard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tampukpuk is controlling him.
Tampukpuk wants to control from the top but Brussard keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk drops back looking for a leg! Brussard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brussard manages to kick Tampukpuk off! Tampukpuk jumps back into Brussard's guard. #T1#
Tampukpuk prevents Brussard from getting back to his feet.
Brussard keeping moving, preventing Tampukpuk from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brussard tries to close the distance and clinch but Tampukpuk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brussard moves in looking to clinch but Tampukpuk pushes him off.
Tampukpuk keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Tampukpuk with that takedown attempt.
Krypton Brussard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tampukpuk throws a hook to the side of Brussard's head but Brussard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Brussard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brussard.
Brussard swings wildly with an uppercut but Tampukpuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brussard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brussard. #T2#
Brussard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brussard tries to throw a body punch but Tampukpuk avoids it by throwing Brussard back against the cage.
Brussard lands with a light punch inside.
Tampukpuk tries to pull guard but Brussard won't allow it.
Krypton Brussard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturito Tampukpuk.
Brussard lands a right hand.
Tampukpuk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brussard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brussard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brussard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brussard struggles to land a body shot inside as Tampukpuk controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brussard misses with a body punch.
Brussard struggles to land a body shot inside as Tampukpuk controls his hands.
Tampukpuk jumps guard but Brussard stands there with Tampukpuk around his waist. Tampukpuk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Brussard fails to land.
Brussard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brussard misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Brussard lands a body shot.
Brussard can't find room to land a body shot as Tampukpuk controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Brussard.
A head punch on the inside from Brussard fails to land.
Brussard tries to work over Tampukpuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brussard tries to throw a body punch but Tampukpuk avoids it by throwing Brussard back against the cage.
Brussard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brussard misses with the head strike.
Brussard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tampukpuk backwards.
Brussard prevents the takedown attempt.
Brussard lands with a right to the head.
Tampukpuk tries to score a body lock takedown but Brussard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brussard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tampukpuk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brussard smiles and moves away. #CL#
Brussard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Brussard misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brussard tries a body shot but Tampukpuk blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brussard.
Brussard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brussard misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tampukpuk tries to pull guard but Brussard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Brussard fails to land.
Tampukpuk prevents a body shot from Brussard.
Brussard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tampukpuks head.
Brussard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tampukpuks head.
Brussard pushes Tampukpuk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brussard throws a punch but it's blocked by Tampukpuk.
Brussard scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brussard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krypton Brussard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tampukpuk swats away the attempt to clinch by Brussard.
Tampukpuk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brussard tries to clinch up.#CL#
Brussard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Brussard.
Brussard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brussard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tampukpuk prevents a body shot from Brussard.
Brussard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brussard lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tampukpuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk blocks an uppercut.
Tampukpuk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tampukpuk blocks a body shot from Brussard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tampukpuk.
Brussard doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Brussard lands a body punch.
Brussard can't find room to land a body shot as Tampukpuk controls the action.
Brussard misses with a punch on the inside.
Brussard lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Brussard.
Tampukpuk blocks a body shot from Brussard.
Brussard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brussard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tampukpuk's elbow.
Good body shot from Brussard.
Brussard tries a body shot but Tampukpuk blocks it.
Nice body punch from Brussard - that landed with a thud.
Tampukpuk is breathing heavily.
Tampukpuk wants a takedown.
Brussard misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Brussard.
Brussard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Brussard. #T2#
Brussard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brussard is leaning against Tampukpuk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tampukpuk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brussard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Krypton Brussard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturito Tampukpuk.
A left hand lands to the body for Brussard.
A short uppercut from Brussard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brussard tries to throw a body punch but Tampukpuk avoids it by throwing Brussard back against the cage.
Brussard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brussard tries a body shot but Tampukpuk blocks it.
Brussard works on Tampukpuk's body with a couple of short punches.
Brussard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brussard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brussard lands a shoulder strike.
Brussard lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Tampukpuk prevents a body shot from Brussard.
Brussard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brussard misses with a punch on the inside.
Brussard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brussard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Brussard fails to land.
Brussard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brussard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brussard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tampukpuk blocks a body shot from Brussard.
Brussard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tampukpuk's elbow.
Brussard misses with the head strike.
Brussard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tampukpuk can do to turn this around?
Brussard lands an uppercut.
Brussard misses with some punches.
Tampukpuk blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Brussard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tampukpuk's elbow.
Tampukpuk is looking for a takedown.
Brussard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brussard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brussard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krypton Brussard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tampukpuk jumps guard but Brussard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brussard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tampukpuk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brussard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brussard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tampukpuk blocks a body shot from Brussard.
Brussard lands a body punch.
Tampukpuk prevents a body shot from Brussard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brussard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krypton Brussard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Brussard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brussard tries to close the distance and clinch but Tampukpuk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Tampukpuk gets tackled into the cage by Brussard. Brussard maintains the clinch.
Brussard lands with a light punch inside.
Brussard struggles to land a body shot inside as Tampukpuk controls his hands. #TD2#
Tampukpuk turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Tampukpuk tries for a kimura but Brussard is defending well.
Brussard is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Brussard prevents Tampukpuk from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tampukpuk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brussard tries to escape but Tampukpuk is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Tampukpuk tries for a kimura but Brussard is defending well.
Brussard is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brussard is not content to let Tampukpuk control the position.
Brussard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tampukpuk asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brussard, who protects the arm well.
Brussard is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brussard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brussard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tampukpuk asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brussard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brussard is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3##SUB2#
Tampukpuk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brussard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brussard is pushing Tampukpuk's head away, looking to escape. Tampukpuk manages to hold on to the position though.
Tampukpuk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brussard keeps working.
Brussard wants to get back to his feet but Tampukpuk drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brussard is looking to clinch.
Tampukpuk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brussard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tampukpuk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brussard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brussard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tampukpuk.
Brussard is looking to clinch.
Brussard tries to clinch there but Tampukpuk circles away.
Brussard tries to clinch up.#T4#
Brussard moves in looking to clinch but Tampukpuk pushes him off.
Brussard tries to clinch there but Tampukpuk circles away. #CL#
Brussard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brussard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Brussard.
Brussard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arturito Tampukpuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brussard misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Brussard on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brussard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Brussard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Brussard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tampukpuk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tampukpuk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tampukpuk blocks an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: MMAHKI 63
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1#
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tampukpuk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Cobb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobb misses with a hook. Tampukpuk ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cobb darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tampukpuk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tampukpuk. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tampukpuk blocks a jab.
Tampukpuk defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Tampukpuk tries to counter with a takedown but Cobb is quick to defend against it.
Billy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tampukpuk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobb to score with a decent uppercut.
Cobb stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cobb cracks Tampukpuk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cobb staying out of range there.
It seemed like Cobb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Tampukpuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Tampukpuk ducks down to avoid it.
Tampukpuk avoids the body shot from Cobb. #T1#
Tampukpuk throws a nice looking combination but Cobb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Tampukpuk closes the distance and pushes Cobb back into the cage.#BC2#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tampukpuk's head.
Tampukpuk staying out of range there.
Tampukpuk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Tampukpuk has managed to clinch.
A short left from Tampukpuk. #BC2#
Cobb manages to break the clinch.
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tampukpuk counter with a right hand.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Tampukpuk connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cobb scores with a sloppy right hand. Tampukpuk should have avoided that one.
Cobb stuffs the takedown.
Cobb with a hook.
Tampukpuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cobb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tampukpuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Tampukpuk as he connects with a hook.
Tampukpuk misses with a double jab.
Cobb feints a counter leg kick.
Tampukpuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tampukpuk misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Tampukpuk throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tampukpuk checks a leg kick.
Cobb misses the body punch
and Tampukpuk counters with a left and a right that stings Cobb.
Tampukpuk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cobb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tampukpuk throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb.
Tampukpuk dives in and grabs Cobb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cobb pushes down on Tampukpuk's head and hops out.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Tampukpuk lands a really nice looking cross but Cobb seems unphased. #T3#
Tampukpuk missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobb works the jab nicely.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Tampukpuk counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Tampukpuk has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cobb clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Cobb is trying to shake Tampukpuk off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Tampukpuk won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Cobb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tampukpuk counters with a thumping low 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!
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Cobb connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tampukpuk appears to be looking for a big counter.
A cross from Cobb lands.
Cobb falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tampukpuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobb scores with a body shot.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Cobb tried to score with a low kick but Tampukpuk checks it.#T4#
Tampukpuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb throws a right hand that Tampukpuk ducks under and follows up with a left that Tampukpuk also avoids with ease.
Tampukpuk throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
Tampukpuk walks into a straight right hand from Cobb.
Tampukpuk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Cobb misses.
As Cobb tries to get set, Tampukpuk tries to push him back and clinch up but Cobb manages to avoid the attempt.
Cobb throws a body punch but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
Tampukpuk slips a jab from Cobb.
Tampukpuk throws a big shot that misses.
Cobb's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tampukpuk under the eye.
Tampukpuk takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cobb is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tampukpuk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Tampukpuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Tampukpuk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cobb, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobb throws a jab when Tampukpuk was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Cobb dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tampukpuk slips under a jab from Cobb.
A jab from Tampukpuk finds it's way through Cobb's defenses.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Tampukpuk is out of range.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tampukpuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Tampukpuk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tampukpuk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tampukpuk is looking to clinch but Cobb is avoiding it.
Cobb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tampukpuk lands with a straight right. Cobb didn't see that one coming.
Cobb scores with a shot to the body.
Tampukpuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Cobb lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb misses with a hook
enabling Tampukpuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb misses with a leg kick
and Tampukpuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tampukpuk slips a straight right by Cobb.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb misses with a hook. Tampukpuk ducked under it nicely.
Tampukpuk is looking for a counter combo.
Cobb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cobb cracks Tampukpuk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Cobb connects with a crisp jab.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Tampukpuk.
Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Tampukpuk. #CL#
Tampukpuk instigates a clinch.
Tampukpuk tries to pull guard but Cobb forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tampukpuk looking for a takedown.
Cobb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobb lands a jab to Tampukpuk's midsection.
Tampukpuk shoots for a takedown but Cobb saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturito Tampukpuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tampukpuk throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Cobb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cobb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Billy Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Cobb.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Tampukpuk takes one on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Tampukpuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Tampukpuk lands with a nice body punch.
Tampukpuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Tampukpuk counters by clinching up.
Tampukpuk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tampukpuk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tampukpuk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cobb smiles and moves away.
Cobb connects with a looping right hand.
Arturito Tampukpuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tampukpuk slips a jab from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Tampukpuk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Tampukpuk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tampukpuk moves in looking to clinch but Cobb pushes him off.#T3#
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Tampukpuk moves away and avoids it.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tampukpuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tampukpuk lands a really nice looking cross but Cobb seems unphased.
Tampukpuk ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Tampukpuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tampukpuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cobb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A leg kick checked by Tampukpuk.
Cobb looks to land a body kick but Tampukpuk moved away.#T4#
A leg kick checked by Cobb.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cobb has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Tampukpuk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tampukpuk tries a low kick but Cobb avoids it.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tampukpuk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Cobb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tampukpuk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tampukpuk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tampukpuk throws a nice looking combination but Cobb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tampukpuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Cobb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Tampukpuk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Tampukpuk moves into the clinch.
Tampukpuk fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
Tampukpuk throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tampukpuk counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Tampukpuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Cobb throws a leg kick
and Tampukpuk counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Tampukpuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb lands a glancing blow to the side of Tampukpuk's head.
Cobb misses with a hook. Tampukpuk ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Cobb misses with a double jab
and Tampukpuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tampukpuk's head backwards.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Tampukpuk is out of range.
Tampukpuk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tampukpuk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Tampukpuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cobb manages to circle out of the way.
Tampukpuk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cobb connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tampukpuk. Tampukpuk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Tampukpuk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Tampukpuk as he connects with a hook.
Tampukpuk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tampukpuk defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Tampukpuk throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Tampukpuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Tampukpuk moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tampukpuk slips a jab from Cobb.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
and Tampukpuk counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
and Tampukpuk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Cobb is predictable there
and Tampukpuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Tampukpuk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cobb scores with a jab to the head.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tampukpuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tampukpuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Tampukpuk moved away.
Tampukpuk ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Tampukpuk slips under a jab.#T3#
Cobb swings widly with a right hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tampukpuk misses with a looping left.
Cobb misses with a hook. Tampukpuk ducked under it nicely.
Tampukpuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Tampukpuk is out of range.
Tampukpuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Tampukpuk ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb tests Tampukpuk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cobb sizes up Tampukpuk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tampukpuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Cobb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tampukpuk misses with a two punch combination.
Tampukpuk throws a series of strikes that have Cobb backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Tampukpuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tampukpuk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Tampukpuk's head but Tampukpuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tampukpuk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tampukpuk counters with a left to the body.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Tampukpuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tampukpuk.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobb! But no joy.
Arturito Tampukpuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobb misses with a left hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cobb.
Tampukpuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Tampukpuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tampukpuk moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Tampukpuk misses the target.
Cobb throws a jab when Tampukpuk was well out of range.
Tampukpuk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Billy Cobb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy Cobb.
I've got Cobb 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Cobb!
Billy Cobb was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MMAHKI 57
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Hyrra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hyrra fails with a takedown attempt.
Tampukpuk is looking to chop away at Hyrra's legs.
Hyrra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hyrra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hyrra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Tampukpuk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hyrra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tampukpuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyrra fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matto Hyrra. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hyrra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tampukpuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matto Hyrra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tampukpuk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tampukpuk duly obliges.
Tampukpuk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hyrra with a poor takedown
and Tampukpuk counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Tampukpuk tries to keep at a distance but Hyrra has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Tampukpuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tampukpuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hyrra moves away.
Hyrra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tampukpuk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hyrra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Tampukpuk counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tampukpuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Tampukpuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hyrra appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tampukpuk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hyrra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tampukpuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tampukpuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hyrra.
A little jabbing left from Tampukpuk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hyrra shoots in for a takedown but Tampukpuk shows good takedown defense.
Tampukpuk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hyrra tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tampukpuk defends well and Hyrra ends up having to push Tampukpuk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tampukpuk can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Tampukpuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hyrra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tampukpuk pinned against the cage. Tampukpuk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hyrra definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Hyrra has his takedown stuffed
enabling Tampukpuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Tampukpuk there.
Hyrra misses with a takedown attempt
and Tampukpuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hyrra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tampukpuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tampukpuk cracks a nice hook into Hyrra's ribs.
Hyrra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hyrra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tampukpuk.
Hyrra fails to land the takedown.
Hyrra has his takedown stuffed
and Tampukpuk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tampukpuk lands a glancing blow to the side of Hyrra's head.
Sloppy strikes from Tampukpuk. Those never looked like landing.
Hyrra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tampukpuk circles away.#TD#
Tampukpuk gets caught flat footed, as Hyrra shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tampukpuk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Tampukpuk manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Tampukpuk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hyrra wants to take the fight to the mat but Tampukpuk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hyrra tries to pull guard but Tampukpuk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hyrra goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tampukpuk prevents it. #BC2#
Tampukpuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturito Tampukpuk 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#
Tampukpuk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hyrra.
Hyrra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tampukpuk circles away.
Hyrra is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk's corner calls for a 1-2. Tampukpuk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hyrra darts in looking for a takedown but Tampukpuk gets double underhooks and turns Hyrra into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matto Hyrra. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Tampukpuk breaks from the clinch.
Hyrra misses with a takedown
and Tampukpuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hyrra looks to clinch
enabling Tampukpuk to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyrra is looking to clinch.
Hyrra has his takedown stuffed
and Tampukpuk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hyrra thinking.
Tampukpuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Hyrra throws a combination that misses
and Tampukpuk counters with a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tampukpuk.
Hyrra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hyrra fails with the takedown
and Tampukpuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Hyrra tries to clinch up
and Tampukpuk counters with a left and a right that stings Hyrra. #KD2#
Tampukpuk cracks Hyrra with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hyrra looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tampukpuk finish him? #ROC2#Hyrra is rocked!
Tampukpuk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Arturito Tampukpuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tampukpuk connects with a right that clearly hurt Hyrra. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Tampukpuk proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Hyrra collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturito Tampukpuk!
The defeated Matto Hyrra had this to say: 'Ill be back'.

Event: MMAHKI 50
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Shaver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tampukpuk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Shaver fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tampukpuk sprawls well initially but Shaver persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Tampukpuk pushes Shaver off and gets back to his feet.
A big left from Shaver misses.
Tampukpuk feints a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Tampukpuk blocks the low kick.
Shaver fails to land the takedown.
Tampukpuk slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaver, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaver. Tampukpuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tampukpuk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shaver tries to clinch there but Tampukpuk circles away.
Tampukpuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tampukpuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaver moves away.
Beaver Shaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Shaver.
Shaver misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beaver Shaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick lands for Tampukpuk.
Shaver tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shaver throws a low kick but Tampukpuk avoids it.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tampukpuk checks a leg kick.
Tampukpuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tampukpuk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shaver.
Tampukpuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaver misses with an uppercut. Tampukpuk saw that one coming.
Shaver scores with a jab. Tampukpuk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shaver throws a leg kick but Tampukpuk sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Shaver misses
and Tampukpuk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shaver moves out of range of the leg kick from Tampukpuk.
Shaver walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Shaver throws out a leg kick but Tampukpuk moves out of range and Shaver only half commits.
Shaver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Shaver scores with a four punch combination!
Shaver tries to close the distance and clinch but Tampukpuk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tampukpuk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Shaver has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Tampukpuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arturito Tampukpuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaver steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tampukpuk. That one must have hurt.
Shaver on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shaver misses with a takedown attempt - Tampukpuk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tampukpuk throws out a counter right but Shaver avoids it with no problem.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Shaver misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Tampukpuk misses.
Shaver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tampukpuk tries a quick counter leg kick but Shaver is wise to it.
Tampukpuk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tampukpuk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaver looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tampukpuk is fending him off so far but Shaver persists. Nope, Tampukpuk circles away and we're back to standing.
Tampukpuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shaver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tampukpuk manages to avoid it.
Tampukpuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shaver throws a series of punches but Tampukpuk avoids them all with ease.
Tampukpuk throws a low kick, looking for Shaver's leg but Shaver calmly moves out of range.
Shaver fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturito Tampukpuk 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#
Shaver walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shaver throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tampukpuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arturito Tampukpuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaver lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tampukpuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tampukpuk stuns Shaver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver misses with a low kick.
Tampukpuk slips a straight right by Shaver.
Tampukpuk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tampukpuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaver.
Tampukpuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Shaver looks to land a left hand but Tampukpuk moved out of range nicely.
Tampukpuk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tampukpuk.#CUT2#It looks like Beaver Shaver has been cut.
Shaver lands a slapping body shot.
Shaver misses with a low kick.
Shaver will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tampukpuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Shaver rushes Tampukpuk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Tampukpuk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tampukpuk stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beaver Shaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Shaver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shaver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tampukpuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tampukpuk lands with an overhand left.
Tampukpuk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shaver fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tampukpuk avoids it really well and circles away.
Shaver comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Shaver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shaver cracks Tampukpuk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tampukpuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shaver attempts a counter takedown but Tampukpuk avoids it well and moves away.
Tampukpuk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shaver lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tampukpuk will feel that in the morning.
Shaver with a nice calf kick.
Tampukpuk misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Shaver counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tampukpuk is trying to stand up here but Shaver is controlling him well.
Tampukpuk is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Shaver seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Shaver moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Tampukpuk.
Shaver landing strikes.
Tampukpuk wants to get back to his feet.
Shaver in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tampukpuk is not content to let Shaver control the position.
Shaver grinds an elbow into Tampukpuk's temple.
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 Beaver Shaver will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Beaver Shaver's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tampukpuk needs to keep his hands up - Shaver had a free shot at his head there.
Tampukpuk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shaver takes a swing at Tampukpuk's ribcage but misses.
Tampukpuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaver moves away.#CL#
Shaver clinches.
Shaver keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tampukpuk's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Tampukpuk breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tampukpuk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A lazy body kick from Shaver
and Tampukpuk counters with a body kick. #T1#
Shaver misses with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Tampukpuk blocks the low kick.
Shaver misses the shot to the body.
Shaver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaver lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A bone on bone clash there as Tampukpuk blocks the leg kick.
Shaver needs to keep his hands up - Tampukpuk had a free shot at his head there.
Tampukpuk throws a hook to the side of Shaver's head but Shaver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tampukpuk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Shaver tries a low kick but Tampukpuk avoids it.
Shaver wants to slow Tampukpuk down by chopping away at his legs.
Shaver misses with an uppercut
and Tampukpuk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shaver will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shaver misses with a two punch combination.
Shaver shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tampukpuk sprawls well. Tampukpuk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shaver gets slowly back to his feet.
Tampukpuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Tampukpuk moves out of range of the leg kick from Shaver.
Tampukpuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tampukpuk swinging wildly here.
Tampukpuk looks to land a left hand but Shaver moved out of range nicely.
Shaver half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tampukpuk throws a right and a left that Shaver avoids nicely.
Shaver attempts a counter takedown but Tampukpuk avoids it well and moves away.
Tampukpuk misses with a kick to the body.
Shaver moves forwards but Tampukpuk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shaver thows a leg kick but Tampukpuk checks it
enabling Tampukpuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Shaver tries to land a leg kick but Tampukpuk saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Shaver chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tampukpuk cracks Shaver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tampukpuk checks a leg kick.
Tampukpuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the body from Shaver misses
and Tampukpuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shaver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shaver backing away here, and Tampukpuk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beaver Shaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaver throws a low kick but Tampukpuk avoids it.
Tampukpuk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Shaver has closed the distance and engaged Tampukpuk in a clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturito Tampukpuk!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
Barkley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tampukpuk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tampukpuk shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Tampukpuk gets a double leg takedown into Barkley's guard.
Tampukpuk won't allow Barkley to sweep him here.
Barkley being controlled here, momentarily.
Tampukpuk passes Barkley's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is looking for a kimura but Barkley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tampukpuk to get the leverage.
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.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barkley tries to get to full guard but Tampukpuk has control of the leg. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barkley won't allow Tampukpuk to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk is trying to work for a kimura but Barkley is defending well. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tampukpuk trying to control from half guard but Barkley is working away. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Tampukpuk is looking for a kimura here.
Tampukpuk wants to take a breather but Barkley is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barkley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tampukpuk. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barkley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tampukpuk. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is trying to work for a kimura but Barkley is defending well.
Barkley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barkley tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tampukpuk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barkley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturito Tampukpuk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barkley tests Tampukpuk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been told by Barkley's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barkley looks for the body kick but Tampukpuk saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Barkley finds it's target.
Tampukpuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Tampukpuk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barkley has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barkley has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Barkley desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barkley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk trying to control the pace. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barkley sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barkley has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barkley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barkley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Tampukpuk is keen to just control but Barkley is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk wants to work for an arm triangle but Barkley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tampukpuk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barkley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk is looking for a kimura but Barkley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tampukpuk to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is looking for a kimura here.
Tampukpuk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barkley keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturito Tampukpuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Tampukpuk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barkley misses with a body kick.
And Tampukpuk tries to counter it with a takedown but Barkley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Derrick Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Tampukpuk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barkley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barkley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barkley throws a series of punches but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
Tampukpuk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barkley lands a glancing blow to the side of Tampukpuk's head.
Barkley misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Tampukpuk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Arturito Tampukpuk has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
Tampukpuk is working for a kimura but Barkley is defending it quite comfortably.
Tampukpuk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tampukpuk is stalling here. Barkley is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tampukpuk seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barkley has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Barkley controlling from side mount.
Tampukpuk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Derrick Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Tampukpuk seems to be looking for submissions.
Tampukpuk wants to take a breather but Barkley is having none of it.
Tampukpuk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tampukpuk is trying to control the action in half guard but Barkley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Tampukpuk is pressing down on Barkley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barkley is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barkley sees it coming and defends easily.
Tampukpuk is taking a breather. Barkley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barkley tries to roll over but Tampukpuk keeps him under control.
Arturito Tampukpuk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tampukpuk is looking to take a break and control but Barkley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tampukpuk is taking a breather. Barkley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barkley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk is looking to advance position but Barkley won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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 Derrick Barkley.
I think Tampukpuk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturito Tampukpuk!

Event: HFC 74 - Fermi vs Hunt
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Shark throws a big shot that misses.
Tampukpuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some wild striking there from Shark.
We've been told by Shark's head coaches at Iron Sharpens Iron that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice jab there from Tampukpuk.
Shark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tampukpuk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shark scores with a sloppy right hand. Tampukpuk should have avoided that one.
Shark tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tampukpuk defends well and Shark ends up having to push Tampukpuk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tampukpuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shark changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tampukpuk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shark misses with a body shot
and Tampukpuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shark looks to land a right hand but Tampukpuk moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Tampukpuk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tampukpuk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shark.
Shark shoots in for a takedown but Tampukpuk shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Shark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tampukpuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Tampukpuk darts in and clinches Shark up against the cage.#BC#
Shark breaks from the clinch.
David Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Tampukpuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shark.
Tampukpuk wants to counter the offense by Shark and move into the clinch position.
Shark with a hook.
Tampukpuk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tampukpuk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tampukpuk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shark is defended easily by Tampukpuk.#TD2#
Tampukpuk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Shark is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arturito Tampukpuk!

Event: HFC 60: Sudden Death
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Tampukpuk. Those never looked like landing.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tampukpuk moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Bobby Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tampukpuk looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Tampukpuk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones 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.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tampukpuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tampukpuk closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.

Jones has his feet on Tampukpuk's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Tampukpuk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Tampukpuk can't get the takedown. #BC#
Tampukpuk manages to break the clinch.
Jones tests Tampukpuk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Tampukpuk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tampukpuk.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Tampukpuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones cracks Tampukpuk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tampukpuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones slips under a jab.#T2#
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tampukpuk.#TD#
Tampukpuk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Tampukpuk getting side control.
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!
Tampukpuk takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones is trying to control but Tampukpuk passes into side control! #SUB#
Tampukpuk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tampukpuk but great work by Jones.
Jones working the ground and pound but Tampukpuk is defending the strikes.
Tampukpuk manages to get back to half guard.
Tampukpuk is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Tampukpuk looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Tampukpuk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tampukpuk trying to control the position. #SUB#
Tampukpuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Jones is posturing up here but Tampukpuk has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jones tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jones has to tap! Slick submission there by Tampukpuk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arturito Tampukpuk!

Event: HFC 53: Harris vs Colson 2
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
King misses the jab.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Tampukpuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Tampukpuk.
King seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
King misses with a few strikes there.
King throws a body punch but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
Tampukpuk scores with a three punch combo!
King throws a lazy right hand but Tampukpuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Tampukpuk.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tampukpuk! But no joy.
Tampukpuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.
A countering left hand to the body from Tampukpuk misses.
King tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Tampukpuk as King shoots in.
King throws a low kick but Tampukpuk avoids it.#T1#
Nice shot by Tampukpuk.
A jab from King misses.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tampukpuk counters with an inside leg kick.
Tampukpuk lands a nice shot to the body.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King shoots and misses
enabling Tampukpuk to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tampukpuk is out of range and King settles back down.
King throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tampukpuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King fails with a takedown attempt.
Tampukpuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Tampukpuk checks a low kick from King.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tampukpuk! But no joy.
Tampukpuk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
King misses the shot to the body.
King throws a low kick, looking for Tampukpuk's leg but Tampukpuk calmly moves out of range.
King staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tampukpuk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tampukpuk slips under a jab from King.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King throws a body punch but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
King misses with a body shot. #T3#
Tampukpuk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily.
Tampukpuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King misses with a combination
and Tampukpuk counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab from Tampukpuk does it's job there.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tampukpuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tampukpuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tampukpuk shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. King eats them both and turns towards Tampukpuk to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tampukpuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Tampukpuk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tampukpuk looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
Tampukpuk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Arturito Tampukpuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tampukpuk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
King with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Tampukpuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Tampukpuk misses with a looping right.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Tampukpuk to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
King closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tampukpuk is trying to buck King off.
King creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tampukpuk sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
King working the head with strikes. #ES2#
Tampukpuk sneaks out the side door and pushes King away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Tampukpuk throws an off balance right hand #TD#
so King counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturito Tampukpuk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tampukpuk moves away from the strike by King.
King does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tampukpuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King misses with a jab to the body
and Tampukpuk counters with a three punch combo that has King backing up. King nods at Tampukpuk to acknowledge the strikes.
Tampukpuk jabs at King's body.
Some wild striking there from Tampukpuk.
A leg kick checked by Tampukpuk.#TD#
King fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tampukpuk sprawls well initially but King persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tampukpuk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from King.
Tampukpuk wants to get back to his feet.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tampukpuk on the ground.#T1#
King has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
King controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tampukpuk wants to hold on but King pushes him away.
King postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tampukpuk looks a forlorn figure.
King working Tampukpuk over with strikes here.
Tampukpuk is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
King lands a couple of good shots and Tampukpuk has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
King is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Tampukpuk up.
Will King go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB#
King looking to break Tampukpuk's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tampukpuk remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise King will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tampukpuk is taking damage to the body and head.
King is landing with strikes. Tampukpuk can't take much more of this.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King cracks Tampukpuk with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Tampukpuk from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
King scores with punches to the body.
Will King go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Arthur King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tampukpuk is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
A lull in the action here.
Good control from King.
King looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #T4#
King not allowing Tampukpuk to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. King controlling the positon.
Tampukpuk trying to get back to his feet but King is in full control for now.
Tampukpuk is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tampukpuk is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #ES2#
Tampukpuk manages to escape to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur King dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Tampukpuk scores with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tampukpuk, as that shot connected.
Arthur King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Tampukpuk misses.
King darts in looking for a takedown but Tampukpuk gets double underhooks and turns King into the cage.
Tampukpuk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King misses with a body punch.
King is trying to maintain a safe position but Tampukpuk gets an underhook and turns King into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King missing with knees to the body. #BC#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tampukpuk throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Tampukpuk might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
King looks for a takedown but Tampukpuk sprawls well.#T1#
King gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tampukpuk.#TD#
King shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tampukpuk is trying to defend but King finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
King seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tampukpuk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
King is really struggling to control Tampukpuk but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tampukpuk is trying to stand.
Tampukpuk regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from King.
Tampukpuk keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully. #T2##ES2#
Tampukpuk is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
King pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
King working aggressively here. #BC2#
Tampukpuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tampukpuk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tampukpuk misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Tampukpuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King misses with a body shot.
Tampukpuk slips under a jab.
Tampukpuk misses with a two punch combination.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tampukpuk.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tampukpuk counters with a three punch combo that has King backing up. King nods at Tampukpuk to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
King shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tampukpuk napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Arturito Tampukpuk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The strikes coming from King are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tampukpuk regains half guard.
Tampukpuk is refusing to be controlled, as King sits in half guard.
King not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. King connects with a nice short shot to Tampukpuk's temple.
King throwing shots but Tampukpuk is blocking nicely.
Tampukpuk is trying to get back to full guard.
King is just content to waste time from the top position. Tampukpuk takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Arthur King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King lands a couple of elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arturito Tampukpuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tampukpuk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Arturito Tampukpuk!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Arturito Tampukpuk!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Arturito Tampukpuk!

Arturito Tampukpuk wins by unanimous decision!

Event: HFC 42: Smith vs Armando
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Smooth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smooth lands a glancing blow to the side of Tampukpuk's head.
Smooth throws a lazy uppercut
and Tampukpuk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smooth throws a solid leg kick but Tampukpuk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smooth.
Tampukpuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tampukpuk looks to throw the jab but Smooth is out of range.
We've been told by Smooth's head coaches at Cloud9 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tampukpuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smooth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tampukpuks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smooth throws a chopping leg kick but Tampukpuk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tampukpuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tampukpuk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smooth is able to avoid easily.
Smooth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smooth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smooth 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.
Smooth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tampukpuk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Smooth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tampukpuk wants to clinch but Smooth slips to the side
and Smooth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smooth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Tampukpuk is rocked!
Smooth is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smooth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tampukpuk. That did some damage!
Smooth just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Smooth. That snapped Tampukpuk's head back.
Tampukpuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tampukpuk unleashes a big counter combination but Smooth bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smooth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smooth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tampukpuk.
Smooth digs a good hook to Tampukpuk's body.
Tampukpuk throws out a powerful jab.
Smooth throws a combination. Tampukpuk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smooth throws a lazy right hand but Tampukpuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smooth throws a leg kick which misses Tampukpuk's front leg but catches the back leg as Tampukpuk tries to avoid it. #T2##KD#
Smooth drops Tampukpuk with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tampukpuk looks back up at him and smiles so Smooth waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Tampukpuk is still on wobbly legs! Can Smooth finish him?
A solid body kick from Smooth.
Smooth connects with a leg kick.
Tampukpuk seems to have recovered his senses.
Smooth lands a nice shot that snaps Tampukpuk's head back.
Smooth looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Smooth backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Tampukpuk's temple! It sends Tampukpuk violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Smooth celebrates and the doctors try to help Tampukpuk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Mbape Smooth!
Mbape Smooth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 35:Smith vs Justice 3
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
A left and a right from Tampukpuk both land. Nice combination.
Tampukpuk throws a looping overhand right but Chimaev ducks down to avoid it.
Chimaev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tampukpuk manages to circle out of the way.
Tampukpuk misses with a lunging right hand
and Chimaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tampukpuk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tampukpuk throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Chimaev counters with a single leg into guard. Tampukpuk didn't expect that.

Tampukpuk manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chimaev throws a right and a left that Tampukpuk avoids nicely.
Tampukpuk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tampukpuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chimaev manages to avoid it.
Chimaev throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Chimaev gets a double leg takedown into Tampukpuk's guard.

Tampukpuk pushes Chimaev off and gets back to his feet.
Chimaev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chimaev fails to land with a series of punches.
Tampukpuk only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Tampukpuk throws a jab when Chimaev was well out of range.
Tampukpuk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tampukpuk misses with a few strikes there.
Chimaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tampukpuk manages to avoid it.
Tampukpuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tampukpuk lunges at Chimaev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chimaev's hand.
Chimaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Chimaev moves into the clinch.
Tampukpuk missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Tampukpuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chimaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Chimaev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tampukpuk. Tampukpuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Chimaev moves out of range of the body kick from Tampukpuk. #T2#
Tampukpuk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tampukpuk throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
so Chimaev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Chimaev prevents Tampukpuk from getting back to his feet.
Tampukpuk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chimaev.
Tampukpuk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tampukpuk looking to control.
Chimaev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chimaev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chimaev postures up in Tampukpuk's guard and throws a big left but Tampukpuk blocks it.
Chimaev prevents Tampukpuk from getting back to his feet.
Chimaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chimaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Tampukpuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chimaev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Chimaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chimaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chimaev stops Tampukpuk from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chimaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chimaev scoring with some ground and pound.
Chimaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Tampukpuk is controlling Chimaev's posture.
Chimaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chimaev won't allow Tampukpuk to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tampukpuk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tampukpuk lands with an overhand left.
Arturito Tampukpuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tampukpuk pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Chimaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tampukpuk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Chimaev backs off Tampukpuk throws a huge counter combo but Chimaev manages to avoid it all.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown but Tampukpuk shows good takedown defense.
Chimaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tampukpuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Tampukpuk gets caught napping as Chimaev dives in and scores a takedown. Tampukpuk manages to retain guard.
Tampukpuk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chimaev is controlling him.
Tampukpuk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chimaev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chimaev tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tampukpuk tries to stand and escape but Chimaev is controlling the position. #SU2#
Tampukpuk stands up and beckons Chimaev to join him on the feet.
Tampukpuk wants to clinch#TD#
so Chimaev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Tampukpuk pushes Chimaev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturito Tampukpuk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tampukpuk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chimaev at a distance.
Tampukpuk throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Chimaev counters with a shoot takedown. Tampukpuk fights it but they end up in guard.
Chimaev with a nice head shot there.
Chimaev wants to control from the top but Tampukpuk keeps moving.
Chimaev scoring with some ground and pound. #ES2#
Tampukpuk has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Chimaev is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Tampukpuk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chimaev stalling against the cage.
Tampukpuk throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Chimaev avoiding damage as Tampukpuk throws knees to the body.
Chimaev misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tampukpuk. #BC2#
Tampukpuk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chimaev slips a jab from Tampukpuk.
A low kick from Tampukpuk is predictable there #TD#
and Chimaev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tampukpuk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chimaev is controlling him.
Chimaev wants to control from the top but Tampukpuk keeps moving.
Tampukpuk has Chimaev pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Chimaev cracks Tampukpuk with a solid left hand.
Tampukpuk wants to hit a sweep here but Chimaev passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tampukpuk there!
Khamzat Chimaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tampukpuk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chimaev with good strikes from the mount here!
Tampukpuk squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Chimaev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chimaev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Chimaev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tampukpuk hang on?
Chimaev landing punches.
Tampukpuk is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Chimaev with shots to the head and body - Tampukpuk looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chimaev with good strikes from the mount here!
Tampukpuk wants to hold on but Chimaev pushes him away.
Chimaev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chimaev trying to control but Tampukpuk is having none of it.
Tampukpuk taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chimaev avoids the attempt from Tampukpuk to control.
Chimaev cracks Tampukpuk with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tampukpuk 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.
Chimaev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tampukpuk is looking to escape.
Chimaev punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Tampukpuk gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tampukpuk is looking to escape.
Chimaev is pressing down on Tampukpuk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tampukpuk is holding on for now.
Chimaev stops Tampukpuk from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Chimaev seems to be looking for submissions.
Tampukpuk is trying to stand back up but Chimaev is controlling him
Tampukpuk controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tampukpuk tries to kick Chimaev off but Chimaev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khamzat Chimaev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tampukpuk is looking to clinch.
Tampukpuk swinging wildly here.
Tampukpuk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chimaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Tampukpuk as Chimaev shoots in.
Tampukpuk unleashes a big counter combination but Chimaev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tampukpuk throws a jab when Chimaev was well out of range.
Chimaev is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
so Chimaev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chimaev stays in close to Tampukpuk's body and controls the position.
Tampukpuk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chimaev. #T1#
Tampukpuk wants to sweep here but Chimaev controlling him for the moment.
Chimaev postures up.
Chimaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Tampukpuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chimaev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chimaev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chimaev trying to control but Tampukpuk is working from the bottom.
Chimaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tampukpuk's head.
Chimaev stands up over Tampukpuk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tampukpuk is trying to control the position but Chimaev postures up.
Tampukpuk pulls Chimaev in close to prevent any damage.
Chimaev is working Tampukpuk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Tampukpuk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tampukpuk is looking to stand up but Chimaev won't let him.
Tampukpuk wants to control from the top but Chimaev keeps moving. #SU2#
Tampukpuk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Chimaev misses with a takedown attempt
and Tampukpuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chimaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tampukpuk.
Chimaev with a poor takedown
and Tampukpuk counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Chimaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Chimaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Tampukpuk jabs Chimaev right on the nose. Chimaev blinks but takes it well.
Arturito Tampukpuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tampukpuk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chimaev throws a counter high kick but Tampukpuk was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tampukpuk swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Chimaev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tampukpuk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tampukpuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chimaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Chimaev postures up and lands a big shot to Tampukpuk's brow.
Chimaev landing with the ground and pound. #ES2#
Tampukpuk has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Chimaev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tampukpuk has had enough of the clinch but Chimaev keeps him there for the moment.
Tampukpuk misses with some punches.
Tampukpuk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tampukpuk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tampukpuk is trying to break the clinch but Chimaev is controlling him.
Chimaev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tampukpuk fights it off and pushes away nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arturito Tampukpuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tampukpuk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Khamzat Chimaev!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Khamzat Chimaev!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight as a draw!

Khamzat Chimaev wins by majority decision!
Khamzat Chimaev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: VFC 103 Old Leg vs Newton
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Tampukpuk looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Tampukpuk avoids it well and moves away.
Tampukpuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tampukpuk scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tampukpuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Tampukpuk as Barbosa shoots in.
Barbosa fails with the takedown
and Tampukpuk counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbosa checks it well.
Barbosa tries to counter with a takedown but Tampukpuk is quick to defend against it.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Tampukpuk lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barbosa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tampukpuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tampukpuk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tampukpuk misses with a combination #TD#
so Barbosa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tampukpuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbosa trying to control but Tampukpuk is working from the bottom.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Tampukpuk is keeping the position.#T2#
Barbosa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barbosa passes Tampukpuk's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barbosa controlling the action here.
Tampukpuk wants to get back to his feet.
Barbosa prevents Tampukpuk from improving his position.
Tampukpuk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barbosa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Barbosa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Barbosa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Tampukpuk is working from the bottom.
Tampukpuk wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barbosa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barbosa is looking to pass Tampukpuk's guard but actually Tampukpuk recovers to full guard.
Barbosa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Tampukpuk tries to buck Barbosa off but Barbosa is having none of it.#SUB#
Barbosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Tampukpuk is defending well. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tampukpuk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tampukpuk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tampukpuk wants to get back to his feet but Barbosa drags him back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barbosa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tampukpuk!
Tampukpuk is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arturito Tampukpuk will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tampukpuk cracks Barbosa with a good jab.
Tampukpuk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No luck for Barbosa with that takedown attempt.
Tampukpuk throws a leg kick #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tampukpuk tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Barbosa manages to move to mount!
Daniel Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Barbosa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tampukpuk wants to hold on but Barbosa pushes him away.#T1#
Tampukpuk tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Barbosa wants to finish this one by submission but Tampukpuk is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barbosa.
Barbosa fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Barbosa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tampukpuk has managed to escape the submission attempt.
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.#SUB#
Tampukpuk defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barbosa.
Barbosa throwing strikes here but Tampukpuk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #SUB#
Barbosa working for a guillotine from mount but Tampukpuk is in no mood to give up.
Barbosa controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Barbosa moves to the back position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Barbosa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Tampukpuk right now.
Tampukpuk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Tampukpuk preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barbosa.
Barbosa missing with punches from the back.
Tampukpuk trying to control the position but Barbosa manages to sink in the hooks.
Barbosa just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Barbosa doesn't have the hooks in and Tampukpuk manages to turn into his guard.
Tampukpuk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Barbosa working for a triangle but Tampukpuk defends it easily.
Tampukpuk looking to pass the guard.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Tampukpuk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tampukpuk wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tampukpuk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barbosa's guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tampukpuk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tampukpuk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Tampukpuk wants to get up but he can't break Barbosa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Tampukpuk is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Barbosa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tampukpuk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tampukpuk throws a shot to the body.
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tampukpuk.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tampukpuk.
Barbosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tampukpuk sprawls and moves away.
Arturito Tampukpuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tampukpuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
Barbosa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tampukpuk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tampukpuk is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Barbosa has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Tampukpuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tampukpuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tampukpuk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tampukpuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Tampukpuk is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Tampukpuk is defending well.
Tampukpuk prevents Barbosa from moving into mount. #SUB#
Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tampukpuk, who protects the arm well.
Tampukpuk can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Barbosa working away.#SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tampukpuk is not content to let Barbosa control the position. #SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura but Tampukpuk is defending well.
Tampukpuk is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barbosa is controlling him well.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tampukpuk regains half guard.
Barbosa wants to control but Tampukpuk is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but Tampukpuk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbosa to get the leverage. #SUB#
Barbosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Tampukpuk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tampukpuk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbosa is working away from the top position though.
Barbosa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barbosa wants to pass to mount but Tampukpuk is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but Tampukpuk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbosa to get the leverage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barbosa 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Barbosa!

Event: VFC 98 Frank vs Newton
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Tampukpuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Korhonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tampukpuk.
Korhonen moves away from the strike by Tampukpuk.
Korhonen slips a jab and a cross from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Tampukpuk. Those never looked like landing.
Korhonen throws a big counter combination but Tampukpuk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Korhonen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tampukpuk misses with a low kick.
Tampukpuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Tampukpuk looks to move away, Korhonen throws a big counter combo but Tampukpuk just gets out of the way.
Tampukpuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Sauvo Korhonen has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Korhonen.
Tampukpuk looks to land a combination but Korhonen avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korhonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Tampukpuk circles away.
Tampukpuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Tampukpuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Korhonen misses with a head kick.
Tampukpuk misses with a series of wild punches.
Tampukpuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Korhonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Korhonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tampukpuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korhonen tries to clinch up but Tampukpuk circles away and keeps his distance.
Tampukpuk misses with a two punch combination.
Tampukpuk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Korhonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Korhonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tampukpuk throws a combination that misses
and Korhonen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Korhonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tampukpuk.
Korhonen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tampukpuk paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Tampukpuk misses with a two punch combination.
Korhonen moves away from the strike by Tampukpuk.
No joy there for Tampukpuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korhonen tries to clinch up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Tampukpuk. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Korhonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Korhonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Tampukpuk circles away.
Korhonen avoids the body shot from Tampukpuk.
Arturito Tampukpuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korhonen is looking to clinch but Tampukpuk is avoiding it.
Tampukpuk throws a right hand that Korhonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Korhonen also avoids with ease.
Korhonen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Korhonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Korhonen moves out of range as Tampukpuk throws a body kick.
Korhonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Korhonen lands a front kick.
Tampukpuk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Tampukpuk stalks Korhonen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Korhonen's face. Korhonen staggers backwards, shaken.
Tampukpuk tries to land a front kick but Korhonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tampukpuk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Korhonen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tampukpuk misses with a few strikes there.
Korhonen tries to clinch there but Tampukpuk circles away.
Tampukpuk throws a series of punches but Korhonen moves out of range.
It looked like Korhonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tampukpuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Korhonen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tampukpuk avoids it.
Tampukpuk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Tampukpuk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tampukpuk misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Tampukpuk misses.
Korhonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tampukpuk throws a body punch but Korhonen moves out of range. #T4#
Korhonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Korhonen tries to clinch but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
Tampukpuk misses with a double jab.
Tampukpuk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Korhonen rather than just go for the knockout.
Korhonen avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Korhonen has managed to clinch.
Korhonen trying to stall but Tampukpuk improves his position. #BC2#
Tampukpuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korhonen dodges the punch combination from Tampukpuk.
It looked like Korhonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Korhonen blocks the leg kick.
Korhonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tampukpuk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturito Tampukpuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sauvo Korhonen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Korhonen wants to clinch.
Tampukpuk looks to land a combination but Korhonen avoids it well.
As Tampukpuk looks to move away, Korhonen throws a big counter combo but Tampukpuk just gets out of the way.
Tampukpuk throws a right and a left that Korhonen avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Korhonen is looking for a counter combo.
Arturito Tampukpuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tampukpuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korhonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Korhonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Tampukpuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk throws a series of punches but Korhonen avoids them all with ease.
Tampukpuk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tampukpuk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Korhonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Tampukpuk is breathing heavily.
A jab from Tampukpuk misses. #T1#
Tampukpuk looks to land a body kick but Korhonen moved away.
Tampukpuk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Tampukpuk looks to move away, Korhonen throws a big counter combo but Tampukpuk just gets out of the way.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tampukpuk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tampukpuk misses with the combination.
Tampukpuk misses with a few strikes there.
Tampukpuk avoids the body shot from Korhonen.
Korhonen thumps Tampukpuk with a low kick.
Korhonen tries to clinch up but Tampukpuk circles away and keeps his distance.
Korhonen is looking to clinch but Tampukpuk is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Tampukpuk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tampukpuk misses with a double jab.
Tampukpuk throws a series of punches but Korhonen avoids them all with ease.
Korhonen is looking for a counter combo.
Tampukpuk misses with a body shot. #T2#
Tampukpuk misses with a double jab
and Korhonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Korhonen is looking to clinch but Tampukpuk is avoiding it.
Tampukpuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Tampukpuk. Those never looked like landing.
Tampukpuk misses with a double jab.
Korhonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Korhonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tampukpuk circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korhonen lands a head kick. Tampukpuk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tampukpuk throws a nice looking combination but Korhonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Tampukpuk looks to move away, Korhonen throws a big counter combo but Tampukpuk just gets out of the way.
Tampukpuk throws a series of punches but Korhonen avoids them all with ease.
Korhonen tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Tampukpuk. #T3#
Korhonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Korhonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Tampukpuk throws a series of punches but Korhonen avoids them all with ease.
Sauvo Korhonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Tampukpuk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Korhonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tampukpuk misses with a wild combination.
Tampukpuk scores with a one two! Korhonen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tampukpuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tampukpuk throws a series of punches but Korhonen moves out of range.
Korhonen tries to clinch up.
Tampukpuk misses with the combination. #T4#
Tampukpuk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tampukpuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korhonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Korhonen wants to clinch up but Tampukpuk keeps it at a distance.
Tampukpuk unleashes a big counter combination but Korhonen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tampukpuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tampukpuk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tampukpuk misses with an uppercut.
Tampukpuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tampukpuk throws a hook but Korhonen blocks it.
Tampukpuk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Korhonen counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturito Tampukpuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sauvo Korhonen'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Tampukpuk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tampukpuk throws a head kick that misses.
Tampukpuk misses with the combination.
Tampukpuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Tampukpuk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tampukpuk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Korhonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tampukpuk cracks a nice hook into Korhonen's ribs.
Tampukpuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korhonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korhonen moves out of range as Tampukpuk throws a body kick.
Korhonen is looking to clinch but Tampukpuk is avoiding it.
Tampukpuk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tampukpuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Tampukpuk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Korhonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tampukpuk swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Tampukpuk throws a series of punches but Korhonen moves out of range.
Korhonen wants to clinch up but Tampukpuk keeps it at a distance.
Tampukpuk misses with a straight left.
Tampukpuk misses with a series of wild punches.
Korhonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Korhonen avoids a kick to the body.
Korhonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tampukpuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Tampukpuk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tampukpuk throws a wild body kick that Korhonen sees coming a mile off.
Tampukpuk is looking to land body kicks.
Korhonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tampukpuk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tampukpuk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Korhonen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Korhonen moves away from the strike by Tampukpuk.
Korhonen appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Tampukpuk tries to bum rush Korhonen with a series of wild strikes but Korhonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Korhonen tries to clinch up but Tampukpuk circles away and keeps his distance.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tampukpuk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korhonen is looking to clinch.
Tampukpuk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Korhonen.
Korhonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tampukpuk just manages to avoid it.
Korhonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tampukpuk misses with a double jab
and Korhonen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tampukpuk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korhonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tampukpuk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tampukpuk throws the kick towards the body but Korhonen avoids it.
Korhonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tampukpuk is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Korhonen misses with a two punch combination.
Tampukpuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Korhonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Korhonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tampukpuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Tampukpuk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Korhonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk misses with a body kick.
Tampukpuk gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Korhonen counters with a nice body kick.
Korhonen tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Tampukpuk misses.
Korhonen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tampukpuk avoids it.
Tampukpuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Korhonen is just out of range.
Korhonen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tampukpuk avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Korhonen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Arturito Tampukpuk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Korhonen is looking to clinch but Tampukpuk is avoiding it.
Korhonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tampukpuk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tampukpuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korhonen.
Tampukpuk looks to land a combination but Korhonen avoids it well.
Tampukpuk walks into a jab.
Korhonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Korhonen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korhonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Korhonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Tampukpuk circles away.
Tampukpuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No joy there for Tampukpuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korhonen tries to clinch but Tampukpuk is having none of it.
Tampukpuk swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arturito Tampukpuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tampukpuk 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturito Tampukpuk!

Event: S-1 Fight Club 2
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Franco fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tampukpuk on the side of the head.#CL2#
Tampukpuk has managed to clinch. #BC#
Franco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franco moves out of range as Tampukpuk throws a body kick.
Tampukpuk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tampukpuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tampukpuk misses with a lunging right hand
and Franco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Franco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Franco explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tampukpuk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Franco circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Tampukpuk misses.
Tampukpuk throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Franco makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Franco slips a jab and a cross from Tampukpuk.
Franco connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Franco.
Tampukpuk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tampukpuk looks winded!
Franco feints and then cracks Tampukpuk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tampukpuk down. #KD#
Tampukpuk ducks into a a hook from Franco and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC#Tampukpuk is rocked!
Franco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tampukpuk is still on wobbly legs! Can Franco finish him?
Tampukpuk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Franco counters with an outside leg kick.
Tampukpuk seems to have recovered his senses.
Franco tests Tampukpuk's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Franco catches Tampukpuk with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Tampukpuk forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juan David Franco!
Juan David Franco is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Juan David Franco 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: S-1 WGP 2022 in Sao Paulo
Date: Jun 20, 2022

#R1#
Martines throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martines misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Martines misses.
Tampukpuk blocks a head kick by Martines. #CL#
Tampukpuk clinches. #BC#
Tampukpuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tampukpuk looks to land a body kick but Martines moved away.
Martines throws a head kick that misses.
Tampukpuk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Martines scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Tampukpuk rushes Martines and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Tampukpuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Tampukpuk pushes Martines up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Martines breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martines fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tampukpuk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
No joy there for Martines, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tampukpuk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martines misses with the combination.
Tampukpuk lands with an uppercut that bounces Martines off the ropes and back into range.#T1#
Martines keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tampukpuk lands a leg kick that knocks Martines off balance momentarily.
Tampukpuk misses with a straight right.
Martines steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Martines throws a combination. Tampukpuk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Martines throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Tampukpuk counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Martines goes down! Will Martines beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tampukpuk lands a front kick.
Martines looks winded!
Tampukpuk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Martines takes a swing at Tampukpuk's ribcage but misses.
Martines throws a combination that misses
and Tampukpuk counters with a body kick.
Martines moves out of range of the body kick.
Tampukpuk lands a right hook to the body.
Tampukpuk feints and then cracks Martines's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martines down.
Tampukpuk lands with a shot to the body.
Tampukpuk cracks Martines with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturito Tampukpuk!
Arturito Tampukpuk is the new middleweight champion!
Julio Martines spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.

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