Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 79
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Cabango misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jernit.
Jernit looks to land a right hand but Cabango moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Cabango 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jernit takes a swing at Cabango's ribcage but misses.
Jernit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cabango connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jernit. Jernit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cabango throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jernit.#CUT#It looks like Gunt Jernit has been cut.
Jernit avoids the body shot from Cabango.
Jernit tries to counter with a clinch but Cabango shakes him off and moves away.
Jernit blocks a jab.#CL2#
Jernit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cabango, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Cabango decides to pull guard.
Jernit's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Cabango escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jernit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Cabango is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jernit is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Jernit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Cabango has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jernit doesn't defend quickly enough and Cabango has managed to lock this one up! Can Jernit escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cabango on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zai Zai Cabango!
Zai Zai Cabango retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Zai Zai Cabango 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: TOF 72
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Phoenix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jernit's sensitive parts.
Jernit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Jernit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jernit backwards.
Jernit tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jernit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phoenix.
Phoenix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jernit gets through Phoenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jernit misses with some punches.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Phoenix effectively controlling the action here.
Jernit scores with a shoulder strike.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.
Jernit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jernit dodges an elbow strike from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jernit avoiding damage as Phoenix throws knees to the body. #BC#
Jernit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phoenix misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Phoenix. #T2#
Jernit blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Jernit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit scores with a punch to the head.
Jernit looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jernit.
Jernit throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Jernit clinches up with Phoenix and pushes him back against the cage.
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit lands a shot to the body.
Jernit scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jernit.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Jernit. #T3#
Jernit tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Jernit pushes Phoenix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jernit tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Jernit.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Jernit.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Phoenix.
Jernit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phoenix.
Jernit scores with a shot to the side of Phoenix's head.
Jernit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phoenix or not.
Jernit lands a body shot. #T4#
Jernit is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jernit.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jernit misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jernit avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Phoenix.
Jernit lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jernit.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Jernit.
Jernit tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Jernit back against the cage.
A short right from Jernit.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jernit.
Jernit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut. #T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jernit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phoenix misses with an elbow over the top.
Jernit misses with a body punch.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix. #BC#
Jernit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Jernit drives through and clinches with Phoenix against the cage.
Jernit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Jernit misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Jernit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jernit lands a nice uppercut.
Jernit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T6#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jernit's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Gunt Jernit has been cut.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Jernit tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Jernit back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Phoenix.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
Jernit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land. #T7#
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix looking to throw knees to the head but Jernit is blocking nicely.
Jernit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jernit blocks the elbow strike.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jernit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jernit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix lands an elbow that stopped Jernit in his tracks for a moment.
Jernit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jernit tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Jernit. #T8#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jernit blocks an uppercut.
Jernit lands a nice uppercut.
Jernit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.
Jernit working aggressively here.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Jernit.
Jernit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jernit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jernit lands with a light punch inside.
Jernit blocks an elbow strike from Phoenix.
Jernit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jernit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Jernit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses. #T9#
Jernit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Phoenix.
Jernit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Jernit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jernit can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Jernit blocking some punches.
Phoenix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Jernit.
Phoenix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jernit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Jernit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phoenix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jernit is defending well for now.
Phoenix taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jernit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jernit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jernit blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunt Jernit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunt Jernit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jernit misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jernit on the side of the head.#CL#
Jernit darts in and clinches Phoenix up against the cage.
Jernit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Jernit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jernit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
Gunt Jernit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Jernit as the two fighters clinch.
Jernit struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Jernit.
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jernit digs a right hand into Phoenix's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phoenix's gas tank. #T1#
Phoenix cracks Jernit with a nice body shot.
Jernit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phoenix prevents it. #BC#
Jernit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Phoenix closes the distance and clinches.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Jernit.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Jernit controls the action.
Jernit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Jernit backwards.
Jernit takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jernit tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Jernit back against the cage.
Jernit avoids a wild elbow strike from Phoenix.
Jernit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jernit working aggressively here.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Jernit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Jernit tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Jernit back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Phoenix.
Jernit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jernit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Jernit.
Jernit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Jernit.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but Jernit avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
Jernit tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jernit can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Phoenix misses with a knee to the head.
Jernit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phoenix can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jernit.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Jernit prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Jernit scores with a shoulder strike.
Jernit misses with the head strike. #BC#
Jernit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Jernit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phoenix's head backwards.
Jernit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Phoenix moves into the clinch.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Jernit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Phoenix as the two fighters clinch.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jernit is defending well for now.
Phoenix missing with knees to the body.
Phoenix misses with a knee to the head.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Jernit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jernit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Jernit as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T5#
Jernit gets through Phoenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jernit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Jernit avoiding damage as Phoenix throws knees to the body.
Jernit misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Jernit.
Jernit lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Jernit.
A short uppercut from Phoenix. #CUT2#Gunt Jernit's cut is getting worse.
Phoenix blocking some punches. #T6#
Jernit blocks an elbow strike.
Jernit lands a shoulder strike.
Jernit misses with some punches.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Jernit blocks it.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Jernit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jernit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jernit misses with some punches.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T7#
Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jernit working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Phoenix.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Jernit tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Jernit back against the cage.
Jernit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jernit tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Jernit backwards.
Jernit can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Jernit.
Jernit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Jernit blocks it. #T8#
Jernit working aggressively here.
Jernit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jernit can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jernit.
A short left from Jernit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phoenix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jernit is defending well for now.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jernit working aggressively here.
Jernit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phoenix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jernit's brow.
Phoenix tries to work over Jernit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T9#
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Jernit blocks it.
Jernit has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Jernit controls his hands.
Jernit misses with a punch on the inside.
Jernit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Jernit presses Phoenix against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Jernit lands a left hand.
Jernit avoiding damage as Phoenix throws knees to the body.
Jernit lands with a light punch inside.
Jernit lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunt Jernit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Jernit.
That kick from Phoenix tenderised Jernit's leg. Jernit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Jernit saw that one coming.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jernit.
Jernit thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Jernit closes the distance and pushes Phoenix back into the cage.
Jernit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Phoenix gets through Jernit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Jernit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jernit is defending well for now.
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Jernit dodges an elbow strike from Phoenix.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jernit.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jernit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jernit misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix lands a shot to the body.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Jernit lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Jernit.
Jernit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jernit misses with a punch on the inside.
Jernit cracks Phoenix with a nice body shot.
Jernit lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.
Jernit misses with the head strike.
Jernit lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land. #T3#
A short right from Jernit.
Jernit tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jernit.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jernit misses with a punch on the inside.
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jernit.
Phoenix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jernit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Jernit.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Jernit pushes Phoenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jernit misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land. #T4#
Jernit struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Jernit's head.
Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Jernit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phoenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jernit misses with some punches.
Jernit lands a right hand.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jernit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Jernit has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head. #T5#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Jernit lands with a left to the head.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Jernit.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jernit presses Phoenix against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phoenix works on Jernit's body with a couple of short punches.
Jernit pushes Phoenix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jernit avoids the elbow strike from Phoenix, against the cage.
Jernit lands a left hand.
Phoenix misses with a knee to the head.
Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jernit lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix. #T6#
Jernit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jernit struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jernit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jernit.
Jernit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix tries to work over Jernit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jernit avoiding damage as Phoenix throws knees to the body.
Jernit lands a left hand. #T7#
A shot in the inside from Jernit.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jernit.
Phoenix gets through Jernit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands an elbow just above Jernit 's eye.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jernit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix misses with a knee strike.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Jernit avoids the elbow strike from Phoenix, against the cage.
Jernit tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside. #T8#
Jernit working aggressively here.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Jernit.
Phoenix presses Jernit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Phoenix pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Jernit controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Jernit.
Jernit has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Jernit scores with a shoulder strike.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Jernit tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Jernit back against the cage.
Gerald Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T9#
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike.
Phoenix pushes off an throws an elbow but Jernit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jernit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jernit.
Jernit struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gunt Jernit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phoenix.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Phoenix is trying to stall.
Good body shot from Jernit.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
Jernit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunt Jernit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jernit 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunt Jernit!
Gunt Jernit thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AFC #28
Date: Oct 27, 2023

#R1#
Test darts in trying to clinch
and Jernit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Test throws a lazy uppercut
and Jernit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Test is looking to clinch but Jernit is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Jernit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jernit sizes up Test with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jernit connects with a nice looking jab.
We've been told by Jernit's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Test moves out of range as Jernit strikes.
Jernit sets himself, and Test steps forward looking for the clinch! Jernit avoids it this time.
Jernit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Test swings widly with a right hand
and Test takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Test closes the distance but Jernit moves to the side
and Jernit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Test misses with a right hand
and Jernit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Test throws an off balance right hand
and Jernit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Test gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Test struggles to land a body shot inside as Jernit controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Test fails to land.
Jernit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Test backwards. #T1#
Jernit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Test backwards.
Jernit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Test creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jernit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jernit is leaning against Test and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Test tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jernit misses with a punch on the inside.
Jernit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Test misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Jernit.
Jernit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Test backwards.
Jernit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Test backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jernit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.
Jernit lands a nice shot to the body.
Jernit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Jernit.
Test tries to work over Jernit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Test tries to work over Jernit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jernit digs a right hand into Test's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Test's gas tank. #T2##BC#
Jernit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jernit lands with an overhand left.
Test tries to clinch
and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut.
Jernit cracks Test with an open hand slap.
Test throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jernit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Test misses with a left hand
and Jernit counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Test is rocked!#CL2#
Test gets a clinch.
Jernit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tests head.
Test can't find room to land a body shot as Jernit controls the action.
Jernit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Jernit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jernit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jernit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tests head.
Jernit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Test misses with a short punch on the inside.
Test swings wildly with an uppercut but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Jernit. #T3#
Test misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jernit lands a body punch.
Test misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jernit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tests head.
Test throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jernits head.
Jernit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jernit.
Jernit pushes Test back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jernit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jernit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Test looks winded!
Jernit blocks an uppercut.
Jernit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jernit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jernit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jernit presses Test against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Jernit - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Test takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Jernit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jernit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Jernit has knocked Test down with a huge combo! Jernit steps away and waves a wobbly Test back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Test is still on wobbly legs! Can Jernit finish him?#T4#
Jernit throws an overhand right that drops Test like a sack of potatoes! Jernit dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunt Jernit!
Gunt Jernit retains his featherweight title!

Event: AFC #23
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Garak tries to clinch up but Jernit circles away and keeps his distance.
Jernit throws a counter combo.
Jernit lands a jab to the head.
Jernit misses with a straight left.
Garak tries to clinch but Jernit is having none of it.
Garak slips under a jab from Jernit.
Jernit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garak.
Garak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jernit sprawls and moves away.
Jernit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garak appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Garak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jernit throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Garak misses.
Garak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garak slips under a jab.
Garak loads up on a big right hand but Jernit slips the punch.
Jernit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garak with a body shot.#T1#
Good exchange - Garak coming out on top.
Garak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jernit.
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garak moves away from the strike by Jernit.
Garak appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Garak swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit defending well as Garak loads up on a big left hand.
We've been hearing reports that Garak has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jernit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garak slips a straight right by Jernit.
Garak moves away from the strike by Jernit.
Jernit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garak.#T2#
Jernit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garak throws a poor cross that misses
and Jernit counters with a nice body shot.
Jernit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garak avoids the body shot from Jernit.
Garak is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jernit.
Jernit throws a hook but Garak blocks it.
Jernit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garak dives in for a single leg takedown but Jernit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jernit digs a right hand underneath Garak's ribcage. Garak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jernit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jernit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garak working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Jernit.
Garak blocks an uppercut.
Jernit working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Garak.
Jernit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jernit lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garak.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jernit.
Garak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jernit walks away with a smile on his face. Garak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A jab from Jernit misses.
Jernit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garak manages to avoid it.
Jernit throws a big shot that misses.
Garak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Garak shoots in but Jernit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elim Garak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jernit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jernit sizes up Garak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gunt Jernit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jernit lands a right hook to the body.
Garak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Garak ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Garak wants to clinch up but Jernit keeps it at a distance.
Garak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jernit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jernit throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Garak counters with a shoot takedown. Jernit fights it but they end up in guard.

Jernit pushes Garak off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garak tries to clinch but Jernit is having none of it.
Garak moves to clinch but Jernit breaks away
and Jernit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jernit punishes Garak's body with a nice straight punch.
Jernit slips under a jab from Garak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunt Jernit dominated that round.
That's time! Garak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jernit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jernit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jernit slips under a jab from Garak.
Garak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jernit swivels and escapes.
Jernit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Garak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jernit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jernit's corner calls for a 1-2. Jernit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Garak.
Garak seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Garak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jernit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jernit throws out a counter right but Garak avoids it with no problem.
Garak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jernit moves away.
Garak takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Garak cracks Jernit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jernit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jernit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jernit misses with an uppercut. Garak saw that one coming.
Garak tries to clinch but Jernit moves away
and Jernit counters with a right hand to the body.
Garak misses with a looping left.
Garak throws a body punch but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jernit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jernit lands a nice looking body shot.
Jernit misses with a wild body shot.
Garak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Jernit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garak.
Jernit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jernit throws out the jab.
Garak tries to clinch but Jernit is having none of it.
Jernit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jernit throws a body punch but Garak moves out of range.
Jernit misses with an uppercut. Garak saw that one coming.
Jernit swats away the attempt to clinch by Garak.
A countering left hand to the body from Jernit misses.
Garak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jernit to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Garak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jernit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garak is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Garak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jernit misses with a hook.
Jernit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jernit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Jernit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jernit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Garak or perhaps it was just good defense by Jernit, which made it look bad.
Jernit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Garak throws a poor cross that misses
and Jernit counters with a straight right hand.
Garak misses with a jab to the body
and Jernit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garak with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jernit counters with a series of strikes. Garak will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elim Garak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jernit throws an overhand right that lands on Garak's shoulder, as Garak tries to avoid the shot.
Garak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jernit defends it nicely.
Jernit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gunt Jernit 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.
Garak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Jernit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunt Jernit 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.#R3#
Garak throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jernit to counter with a crisp jab.
Garak looks to clinch
enabling Jernit to counter with a crisp jab.
Jernit misses with the combination.
Garak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garak tries to clinch
letting Jernit counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jernit misses with a wild body shot.
Garak avoids the body shot from Jernit.
Garak ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.#T1#
Garak tries to clinch but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jernit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garak was well out of range. Poor timing from Jernit.
Jernit cracks Garak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garak.
Jernit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jernit throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Garak counters by moving into the clinch.
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Garak jumps guard and drags Jernit to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jernit wants to pass the guard but Garak is keeping the position.#SUB#
Garak working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jernit has passed into half guard! #T2#
Garak tries to get to full guard but Jernit has control of the leg.
Jernit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jernit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jernit prevents Garak from improving his position.
Garak wants to control but Jernit is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Garak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jernit is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Garak manages to get to full guard.
Jernit tries to stand but Garak is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Garak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garak keeping moving, preventing Jernit from controlling successfully.
Jernit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garak's guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garak has his hands clasped together around Jernit's back. He's all about the action.
Garak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jernit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jernit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jernit wants to pass the guard but Garak is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jernit trying to control but Garak is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunt Jernit really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Garak wants to clinch but Jernit slips to the side
and Jernit counters with a straight right hand.
Jernit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garak manages to avoid it.
Garak misses with a hook to the body
and Jernit counters with a straight right hand.
Garak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Garak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jernit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garak swings widly with a right hand
and Jernit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Garak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jernit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jernit misses with a looping left.#T1#
Jernit scores with a jab. Garak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Garak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jernit.
Jernit misses with an uppercut. Garak saw that one coming.
Garak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jernit was well out of range. Poor timing from Garak.
Jernit with a hook.
A big left from Jernit misses.
Garak misses with an uppercut.
Garak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Garak digs a good body shot into Jernit's ribs.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Garak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garak feinted with a counter takedown.
Jernit throws a nice looking combination but Garak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Garak closes the distance and clinches.
Garak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jernit misses with some punches.
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!
Jernit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jernit presses Garak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jernit walks away with a smile on his face. Garak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garak cracks Jernit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Garak ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Garak attempts a counter takedown but Jernit avoids it well and moves away.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Garak slips a straight right by Jernit.
Nice straight punches there by Jernit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jernit.
Garak ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Jernit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garak was well out of range. Poor timing from Jernit.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
Garak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Garak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jernit misses with a body shot.
Garak misses with a right hand
and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garak tries to clinch up
and Garak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jernit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jernit misses with a double jab.
Garak tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jernit manages to circle out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Garak closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garak lands in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunt Jernit dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Garak throws a body shot but no joy.
Garak throws a sloppy body shot
and Jernit counters with a right hand to the body.
Jernit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jernit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garak manages to avoid it.
Garak fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Jernit misses.
A combination from Jernit does no damage.
Garak misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit throws a hook to the side of Garak's head but Garak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jernit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garak avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Jernit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garak.
Jernit lands with an uppercut that bounces Garak off the cage and back into range.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garak moves away.
A big left from Jernit misses.
Garak shoots in but no luck this time.
Jernit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garak with a body shot.
Jernit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garak manages to avoid it.
Garak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jernit throws out the jab.
Garak wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jernit thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Jernit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Jernit misses.
A combination from Jernit does no damage.
Jernit moves out of range as Garak strikes.
Jernit misses with a straight left.
Garak doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jernit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jernit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garak slips under a jab from Jernit.
Garak tries to counter with a takedown but Jernit is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Garak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jernit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jernit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jernit.
Jernit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jernit misses with a right hand #CL#
and Garak moves into the clinch.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
Jernit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garak gets through Jernit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garak can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elim Garak. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garak is working for takedown but Jernit is calmly controlling the position for now.
Garak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Garak.
Jernit lands a right hand.
Jernit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jernit blocks a body shot from Garak.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Garak uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jernit.
Gunt Jernit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jernit lands with a short shot to the head.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Garak.
Garak jumps guard but Jernit stands there with Garak around his waist. Garak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garak tries to pull guard but Jernit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jernit working aggressively here.
Elim Garak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jernit lands a nice uppercut.
Jernit tries to throw a body punch but Garak avoids it by throwing Jernit back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunt Jernit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jernit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 45:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunt Jernit!
Gunt Jernit is the new featherweight champion!

Event: AFC #19
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Garak throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Jernit gets tackled into the cage by Garak. Garak maintains the clinch. #BC#
Jernit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Jernit's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Garak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Garak is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jernit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garak.
Garak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Jernit misses.
Garak is looking to clinch.
Jernit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jernit swats away the attempt to clinch by Garak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garak tries to clinch
and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut.
Garak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jernit as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Jernit misses.
Garak tries to counter with a clinch but Jernit shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Garak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jernit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garak.
Jernit misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Garak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Garak working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jernit's thigh. Jernit counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Garak prevents Jernit from getting back to his feet.
Garak makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jernit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garak on the ground.
Jernit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jernit is trying to control the position but Garak postures up.
Jernit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garak controls the pace.#T2#
Jernit keeping moving, preventing Garak from controlling successfully.
Jernit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Garak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Garak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jernit keeping moving, preventing Garak from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garak throws out a loose jab but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Jernit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garak tries to clinch but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garak moves out of range of the strikes.
Garak steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jernit.
Garak moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunt Jernit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jernit throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Garak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jernit's guard.
Garak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Garak working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Garak is looking to work some ground and pound but Jernit has wrist control.
Garak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jernit is keeping the position for now.
Garak cracks Jernit with a solid left hand.#T4#
Garak trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garak postures up in Jernit's guard and throws a big left but Jernit blocks it.
Garak working some strikes from top position.
Garak trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Garak drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jernit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jernit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jernit! #REVR#
Garak tries to bench press Jernit off him but Jernit keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garak is not content to let Jernit control the position.
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 Gunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jernit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Garak throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jernit was covering up waiting for the punch and Garak finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Garak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Garak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garak pushes down on Jernit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Jernit tries to get to full guard but Garak has control of the leg.
Garak trying to control the action but Jernit is working from the bottom.
Garak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Garak is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Garak is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Garak seems to be working for a kimura but Jernit defends the submission attempt.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garak is looking to stall here but Jernit recovers full guard.
Garak throws an elbow that misses. Jernit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garak's guard. Nice move by Jernit!#REVR#
Garak controls Jernit momentarily but Jernit frees himself.
Jernit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Garak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jernit is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Garak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Garak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Garak wants to pass the guard but Jernit is keeping the position.
Jernit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garak throws a big elbow that misses.
Garak trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elim Garak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Jernit as he connects with a hook.
Garak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jernit on the side of the head.
Jernit misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Garak counters with a shoot takedown. Jernit fights it but they end up in guard.
Garak throwing strikes but missing.
Garak landing some decent shots from guard.
Garak trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garak wants to pass the guard but Jernit is keeping the position.#T1#
Garak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jernit's guard.
Garak is looking to take a break and control but Jernit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garak is trying to control the action in half guard but Jernit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jernit is looking to improve his position.
Garak misses with a head shot. Jernit uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2#
Garak works over Jernit with some ground and pound from guard.
Garak stays in close to Jernit's body and controls the position.
Garak throws a big elbow that misses.
Jernit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jernit keeping moving, preventing Garak from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Garak misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Jernit to counter with a crisp jab.
Jernit defending well as Garak loads up on a big left hand.
Jernit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Jernit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gunt Jernit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garak walks into a stiff left hand from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a hook. Garak ducked under it nicely.
Jernit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garak finds it's way round the side to connect with Jernit's head.
Garak misses with a wild combination.
Jernit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Garak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Garak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jernit's head.
Garak trying to control but Jernit is working from the bottom. #T4#
Garak preventing the sweep.
Garak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jernit keeping moving, preventing Garak from controlling successfully.
Jernit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garak.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jernit keeping moving, preventing Garak from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garak, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elim Garak really dominated that round.
That's time! Jernit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Garak tries to clinch but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit scores with a jab to the head.
Garak shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Jernit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Garak coming out on top.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit throws a body punch but Garak moves out of range.
Jernit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jernit scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Jernit tries to keep at a distance but Garak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Garak has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jernit uses from the top position. #T1#
Garak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jernit's guard. #REVB#
Garak wants to control from the top but Jernit keeps moving.
Garak postures up in Jernit's guard and throws a big left but Jernit blocks it.
Jernit keeping moving, preventing Garak from controlling successfully.
Jernit is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Garak throwing strikes from guard but Jernit blocks nicely.
Jernit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jernit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garak scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jernit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garak stopping the sweep attempt from Jernit.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Garak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garak wants to clinch up but Jernit keeps it at a distance.
Garak tries to clinch there but Jernit circles away.
Jernit throws a shot from downtown. Garak moves away and avoids it.
Garak darts in trying to clinch
letting Jernit counter with a right hand.
No luck for Garak with that takedown attempt.
Jernit looks to land a right hand but Garak moved out of range.#T4#
Jernit slips a straight right by Garak.
Garak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jernit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garak manages to avoid it.
Garak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jernit.
Jernit looks to land a right hand but Garak moved out of range.
Jernit swats away the attempt to clinch by Garak.
Jernit lands with a straight right. Garak didn't see that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jernit takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Garak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jernit.
Garak with the counter takedown but Jernit avoids it easily.
Jernit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jernit defends it well.
Jernit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garak.
It looked like Jernit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Garak clinches up with Jernit and pushes him back against the cage.
Garak blocking some punches.
Garak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Jernit breaks the clinch.
Jernit with a nice cross.
Jernit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Jernit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garak.
Garak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jernit.
Garak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jernit throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Garak has Jernit up against the cage in a clinch.
Garak is working Jernit over against the cage.
Garak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jernit is working Garak over against the cage.
Jernit working aggressively here.
Garak misses with some punches. #TD2#
Garak pulls Jernit into guard. #SUB2#
Garak is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jernit frees his head nicely. Oh but Garak has switched to an armbar! Jernit is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Elim Garak!
Elim Garak is the new featherweight champion!
Elim Garak spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: AFC #15
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Jernit swats away the attempt to clinch by Test.
Test throws a looping overhand right but Jernit ducks down to avoid it.
Jernit went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Test tries to clinch there but Jernit circles away.
Test takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Test looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been told by Jernit's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Test throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Test misses with a right hand
and Jernit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Test closes the distance but Jernit moves to the side
and Jernit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Test moves into range and clinches up with Jernit.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jernit.
Test misses with a short punch on the inside.
Test misses with a punch on the inside.
Jernit blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jernit.
Jernit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Test throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Jernit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Test throws an off balance right hand
and Jernit counters with a straight right hand.
Test tries to clinch
and Jernit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jernit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Test fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jernit keeps the fight on the outside.
Jernit scores with a jab.
Test tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jernit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guy Test seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Test swings widly with a right hand
letting Jernit counter with a right hand.
Jernit with a nice cross.
Test takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Test doesn't manage to clinch there - Jernit circles away.
Good shot there by Jernit.
Test throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jernit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Test. Test circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jernit throws a good cross that connects.
Test rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Test is rocked!
Jernit throws a series of punches but Test avoids them all with ease.
Test wants to counter the offense by Jernit and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Jernit's corner calls for a 1-2. Jernit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jernit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Test is still on wobbly legs! Can Jernit finish him?
Test closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jernit connects with a body shot.
Jernit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Test seems to have recovered his senses.
Test tries to clinch up.
Jernit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Test closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jernit counters with a straight right hand.
Jernit lands a jab-cross combination.
Test tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Jernit counter with a right hand.
Jernit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jernit catches Test with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Test has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jernit lands a jab.
Test is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Test tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jernit counters with a right hand to the body.
Test misses with a right hand
and Jernit counters with a straight right hand.
Test is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jernit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Test tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jernit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Test looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jernit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jernit scores with a jab to the body.
Test tries to clinch but Jernit moves away
and Jernit counters with a stiff right hand.
Jernit thuds a left hand into Test's body.
Test moves forwards but Jernit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Test tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Test takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Jernit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Test tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jernit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jernit throws the left hand but Test avoids the punch easily.
Test tests Jernit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Test closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Jernit counters with a crisp one two that drops Test! Jernit thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Test to his feet! Test is in big trouble!
Jernit slips under a jab from Test.
Test is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A cross from Jernit lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Test walks into a jab.#KD#
Jernit cracks Test with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Test looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jernit finish him?
Jernit throws an overhand right that drops Test like a sack of potatoes! Jernit dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunt Jernit!
Gunt Jernit retains his featherweight title!

Event: AFC #13
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Apollo shoots for a takedown but Jernit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Apollo fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been told by Jernit's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Apollo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jernit misses the body punch #TD2#
and Apollo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jernit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Apollo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jernit dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Jernit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Apollo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jernit has managed to get both his arms back between Apollo's legs - danger averted.
Apollo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jernit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Apollo on the ground.#SUB2#
Apollo looking for a guillotine here but Jernit defends easily. #T1#
Jernit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Apollo has Jernit pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Apollo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jernit is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Apollo.
Apollo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jernit manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Apollo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jernit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Apollo has Jernit in his guard.#REVR##T2#
Apollo working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Apollo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jernit is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Apollo is looking for a triangle but Jernit pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Apollo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jernit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Apollo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jernit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Apollo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jernit is one step ahead there. #T3#
Jernit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jernit tries to free his leg and advance position but Apollo is retaining full guard.
We've been informed that Apollo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jernit's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Apollo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jernit is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Apollo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Apollo looking for a guillotine here but Jernit defends easily. #SUB2#
Apollo looking for a guillotine here but Jernit defends easily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Apollo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jernit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jernit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Apollo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jernit uses it to pass to side control.
Jernit just content to control the position.
Apollo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo regains half guard.
Jernit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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 Gunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jernit throws out a loose jab but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Apollo shoots in and gets a takedown into Jernit's guard.#SUB2#
Apollo has gone for a leg lock! Jernit slips out almost immediately though and dives into Apollo's guard.#REVR#
Jernit's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Apollo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jernit stacks Apollo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jernit!
Apollo is not content to let Jernit control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Apollo regains half guard.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Apollo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jernit passes into side control!
Jernit just content to control the position.
Jernit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Apollo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Apollo wants to control but Jernit postures up.
Jernit taking a breather here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Apollo wants to control but Jernit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Apollo is looking to get back to full guard here but Jernit has managed to pass to side control instead.
Apollo is looking to regain half guard here but Jernit keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Apollo wants to control but Jernit postures up.
Jernit controls the position.
Apollo tries to bench press Jernit off him but Jernit keeps the position.
Apollo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Apollo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Apollo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.#SUB2#
Apollo looking for submissions off his back.
Jernit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jernit prevents Apollo from improving his position.
Apollo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Apollo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Apollo trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunt Jernit dominated that second 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.#R3#
Jernit throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
Jernit scores with a jab to the body.
Apollo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jernit counters with a nice body shot.
Jernit sizes up Apollo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jernit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jernit, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Ray Apollo has been cut.
Jernit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jernit cracks Apollo with an open hand slap.
Jernit misses with a looping right.
Jernit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apollo can do to turn this around?
Jernit lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apollo.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jernit. #T1#
A jab from Jernit misses.
Jernit looks to throw the jab but Apollo is out of range.
Good exchange - Jernit coming out on top.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apollo shoots and misses
and Jernit counters with a huge left! Apollo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jernit isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Apollo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jernit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunt Jernit!
Gunt Jernit retains his featherweight title!
Ray Apollo was interviewed post fight and said 'I had ants in my pants'.

Event: AFC #10
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Jernit misses with a hook
and Marino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jernit misses the jab.
Marino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jernit throws a jab when Marino was well out of range.
Marino throws a right and a left that Jernit avoids nicely.
Jernit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jernit wants to clinch
and Marino counters with a three punch combo that has Jernit backing up. Jernit nods at Marino to acknowledge the strikes.
Jernit scores with a hook to the body. Marino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it.
Jernit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jernit misses with an uppercut. Marino saw that one coming.
Marino is looking for the big counter here.
No joy there for Marino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jernit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Jernit clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Jernit lands a body shot in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Marino's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jernit.
Jernit wants to take the fight to the mat but Marino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marino stalling in the clinch.
Jernit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marinos head.
Marino misses with a body punch.
Jernit lands with a right to the head.
Jernit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jernit lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Marino.
Marino blocks an uppercut.
Marino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jernit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
Jernit lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jernit tries to work over Marino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Jernit prevents Marino from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jernit.
Jernit has Marino pressed against the cage, preventing Marino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Marino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jernit digs a good hook to Marino's body.
Jernit doesn't manage to clinch there - Marino circles away.
Marino is looking for the big counter here.
Jernit misses with a wild body shot.
Marino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marino moves away.
Marino connects with a body shot.
Marino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marino duly obliges. #CL#
Jernit moves into the clinch.
Jernit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jernit lands an uppercut.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Jernit misses with some punches.
Jernit can't get the takedown.
Marino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marino presses Jernit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marino wants to get back to striking at distance but Jernit won't allow it.
Marino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Marino breaks from the clinch.
Jernit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marino is looking for the big counter here.
Jernit lands a two punch combo.
Marino misses with a double jab. #T4#
Jernit moves to clinch but Marino breaks away
and Marino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jernit digs a good body shot into Marino's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Jernit.
Marino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jernit throws an off balance right hand
and Marino counters with a straight right hand.
Jernit tries to clinch there but Marino circles away.
Marino throws a counter combo.
Jernit clobbers Marino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Marino tries to keep at a distance but Jernit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit misses with some punches.
Marino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jernit misses with the head strike.
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 Gunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jernit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marino was well out of range. Poor timing from Jernit.
Marino throws out a counter right but Jernit avoids it with no problem.
Frank Marino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Marino misses.
A punch lands to the side of Marino 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jernit lands a nice hook to Marino's body. Marino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jernit misses with a body shot
and Marino counters with a nice uppercut.
Marino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jernit misses with a double jab.
As Jernit backs off Marino throws a huge counter combo but Jernit manages to avoid it all.
Jernit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marino doesn't seem bothered though.
Jernit moves in looking to clinch but Marino pushes him off.
Marino is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit throws a looping overhand right but Marino ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Marino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow. #T1#
Marino swings wildly with an uppercut but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marino struggles to land a body shot inside as Jernit controls his hands.
Jernit misses with some punches.
Jernit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marino blocking some punches.
Jernit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marino can do to turn this around?
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marino working hard to break the clinch.
Marino blocks a body shot from Jernit.
Marino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jernit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marino backwards.
Gunt Jernit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marino misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
Jernit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jernit misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Marino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jernit scores with a punch to the head.
Marino takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2##CL#
Jernit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Marino breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jernit tries to clinch but Marino moves away
and Marino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jernit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marino manages to avoid it.
Marino unleashes a big counter combination but Jernit bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jernit tries to clinch but Marino is having none of it.
Jernit cracks Marino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jernit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jernit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marino circles away.
Jernit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jernit scores with a jab.#T3#
Jernit scores with a decent looking hook.
Jernit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marino ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Marino is looking for the big counter here.
Nice body punch from Jernit.
Marino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Gunt Jernit has been cut.#CL#
Jernit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marino blocks an uppercut.
Marino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Marino.
Marino blocks an uppercut.
Jernit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marino blocking some punches.
Jernit misses with some punches. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Marino on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jernit.
Jernit working aggressively here.
Marino working aggressively here.
Jernit struggles to land a body shot inside as Marino controls his hands.
Jernit misses with the head strike.
Jernit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marino after a bit of a struggle.
Marino tries to throw a body punch but Jernit avoids it by throwing Marino back against the cage.
Jernit tries to work over Marino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Marino as the two fighters clinch.
Marino lands with a light punch inside.
Marino presses Jernit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marino digs a right hand underneath Jernit's ribcage. Jernit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marino can't break the clinch.
Marino misses with a punch to the body.
Marino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jernit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marino's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunt Jernit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunt Jernit'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.#R3#
Marino swinging wildly here. #CL#
Jernit has closed the distance and engaged Marino in a clinch.
Jernit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jernit lands with a short shot to the head.
Marino is trying to break the clinch but Jernit is controlling him.#BC2#
Marino manages to break the clinch.
Jernit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jernit throws a nice looking combination but Marino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jernit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marino misses with the combination. #T1#
Marino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jernit swings widly with a right hand
and Marino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Jernit. That snapped Marino's head back.
Jernit dodges the punch combination from Marino.
Jernit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marino blocks a jab.#T2#
Jernit tries to clinch there but Marino circles away.
Jernit with a nice cross.
Jernit tries to clinch up.
Marino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jernit misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jernit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
Marino is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit throws a right hand that misses
and Marino counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Jernit has managed to clinch. #T3#
Marino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jernit blocks an uppercut.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
Marino wants to break free but Jernit has control.
Jernit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marino tries to throw a body punch but Jernit avoids it by throwing Marino back against the cage.
Jernit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marino can't find room to land a body shot as Jernit controls the action.
Marino tries to circle away but Jernit has him pinned against the cage.
Marino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marino tries to throw a body punch but Jernit avoids it by throwing Marino back against the cage.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Marino.
Marino is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Jernit.
Jernit misses with the head strike.
Marino misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4#
Jernit misses with a punch on the inside.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jernit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Marino manages to break the clinch.
Jernit looks to score with a jab to the body but Marino is just out of range.
Jernit misses with a takedown
and Marino counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jernit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Jernit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marino to the mat! Marino manages to get full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunt Jernit clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gunt Jernit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Jernit moves to clinch but Marino breaks away
and Marino counters with a left and a right that stings Jernit.
Jernit wants to clinch.
Jernit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marino is looking for the big counter here.
Marino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jernit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marino misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jernit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Marino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Marino has knocked Jernit down with a huge combo! Marino steps away and waves a wobbly Jernit back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Jernit is rocked!#T1#
Jernit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oh Jernit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jernit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jernit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Marino gets tackled into the cage by Jernit. Jernit maintains the clinch.
Jernit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marino backwards.
Jernit seems to have got his legs back now.
Jernit tries a body shot but Marino blocks it.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marino.
A head punch on the inside from Marino fails to land.
Marino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jernit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marino scores with a hook to the body.
Marino blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jernit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jernit lands a body punch.
Jernit misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Jernit.
Marino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jernit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marino tries to work over Jernit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Marino.
Jernit works on Marino's body with a couple of short punches.
Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Marino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marino blocks an uppercut.
Marino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow. #BC2#
Marino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jernit to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Jernit lands a nice looking body shot.
Marino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Jernit misses.
Frank Marino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jernit tries to counter by clinching up but Marino breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Jernit forces Marino back against the cage and clinches.
Marino tries to throw a body punch but Jernit avoids it by throwing Marino back against the cage.
Jernit is leaning against Marino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marino is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A nice left hand lands by Jernit.
Marino blocks an uppercut.
Jernit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marino works on Jernit's body with a couple of short punches.
Marino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jernit prevents Marino from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Jernit lands with a right to the head.
Jernit lands with a right to the head.
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Jernit.
Marino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow.
Marino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jernit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marino blocks an uppercut.
Jernit has a couple of punches blocked by Marino.
Jernit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marino is working Jernit over against the cage.
Jernit lands a left hand.
Marino is trying to break the clinch but Jernit is controlling him.
Marino lands with a left to the head.
Marino wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunt Jernit had his way with Frank Marino in that round.
The cut man is working on Gunt Jernit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Marino keeps the fight on the outside.
Marino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jernit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Marino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jernit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marino scores with a hook to the body. Jernit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jernit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit tests Marino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jernit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marino was well out of range. Poor timing from Jernit.
Marino throws out a counter right but Jernit avoids it with no problem.
Marino misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Marino walks into a jab.
Marino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jernit throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Jernit.
Jernit tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jernit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Jernit gets a clinch.
Marino misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marino.
Marino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jernit misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Marino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jernit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frank Marino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marino prevents a body shot from Jernit.
Marino is trying to break the clinch but Jernit is controlling him.
Jernit misses with the head strike.
Jernit misses with some punches.
Jernit taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Jernit.
Marino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jernit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marino's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Marino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunt Jernit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jernit tries to clinch up.#T3#
Jernit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jernit to score with a decent uppercut.
Marino works over Jernit's head and body with a nice combination.
Jernit takes a swing at Marino's ribcage but misses.
Marino is looking for the big counter here.
A big right from Jernit misses.
As Jernit backs off Marino throws a huge counter combo but Jernit manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Jernit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Jernit.
Jernit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Marino on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jernit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Marino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jernit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marino.#T4#
Jernit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jernit tries to clinch up.
Marino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it.
Jernit connects with a looping right hand.
Marino misses with a double jab.
Jernit looks to throw the jab but Marino is out of range.
Gunt Jernit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jernit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marino misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jernit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marino is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jernit with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunt Jernit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jernit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunt Jernit!
Gunt Jernit is the new featherweight champion!

Event: AFC #6
Date: May 20, 2023

Dylan Batt had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 185.8, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Gunt Jernit was cancelled.

Event: AFC #3
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
Jernit scores with a decent looking hook.
Marino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jernit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jernit circles away quickly and effectively.
Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marino.
Jernit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marino doesn't seem bothered though.
Marino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jernit was well out of range. Poor timing from Marino.
Marino shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jernit eats them both and turns towards Marino to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Gunt Jernit has been cut.
Marino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jernit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jernit dodges the punch combination from Marino.
Jernit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Jernit there.#T1#
Marino ducks right into an uppercut from Jernit.
Marino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Marino.
Jernit lands a right hook to the body.
Jernit throws an off balance right hand
and Marino counters with a right hand to the body.
Jernit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jernit lands a jab to Marino's midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jernit.#T2#
Jernit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marino just misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit looks to land a left hand but Marino moved out of range nicely.
Marino misses the body punch
and Jernit counters with a nice body shot.
Marino throws a nice looking combination but Jernit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marino 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.
Marino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jernit rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for Jernit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jernit misses with a body shot
and Marino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jernit misses with a two punch combination.
Jernit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marino.
Jernit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marino on the side of the head.
Jernit misses with an uppercut. Marino saw that one coming.#T3#
Jernit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marino counters with a nice uppercut.
Marino throws a combination that misses
and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut.
Jernit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marino's head.
A left lands for Jernit.
Jernit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jernit.
Marino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jernit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jernit misses with a combination
and Marino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marino avoids the body shot from Jernit.
Despite the aggression on Marino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Jernit digs a good hook to Marino's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Marino.
Nice shot lands for Marino.
Jernit scores with a nice strike.
Marino swings widly with a right hand
and Jernit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jernit lands with an overhand left.
Jernit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marino throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Jernit.
Marino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marino scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunt Jernit'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.#R2#
Jernit throws a combination that misses
and Marino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marino misses with a looping left.
Marino ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Jernit lands a jab.
Marino lands with a hook. Jernit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jernit swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Marino to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
Marino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jernit lands a jab to the nose.
Gunt Jernit is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Marino 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marino swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Frank Marino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Marino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jernit circles away quickly and effectively.
Marino looks to land a combination but Jernit avoids it well.
Jernit misses with an uppercut.
Jernit slips a jab and a cross from Marino.
Marino swings widly with a right hand
and Marino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jernit misses with an uppercut. Marino saw that one coming.
Jernit throws a jab when Marino was well out of range.
Marino is looking for the big counter here.
Marino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Jernit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jernit.
Jernit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marino counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Jernit throws a hook but Marino blocks it.
Jernit misses with a wild body shot.
Marino is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Marino lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marino slips a jab from Jernit.
Jernit throws out a loose jab but Marino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marino missing with a left hand there. Jernit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jernit is looking to counter punch.
Marino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
Jernit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marino manages to avoid it.
Marino is looking for the big counter here.
Jernit scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Jernit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marino in his tracks.
Marino throws a shot from downtown. Jernit moves away and avoids it.
Jernit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marino swings widly with a right hand
letting Jernit counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Marino coming out on top.
Marino misses the jab.
Jernit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jernit connects with a body shot.
Marino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jernit has time to react.#T4#
Marino looks to land a combination but Jernit avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Marino misses.
Jernit scores with a body shot.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marino moves away.
Marino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jernit lands with an overhand left.
Marino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 Gunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunt Jernit's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Marino misses with a hook to the body
enabling Jernit to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Marino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marino throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernit.
Jernit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Marino counter with a right hand.
Jernit lands an overhand right.
Jernit lands a right hook to the body.
Jernit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marino swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marino swinging wildly here.
Jernit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Jernit misses the target.
Jernit digs a good hook to Marino's body.
Marino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jernit.
Jernit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marino.
Jernit scores with a shot to the body.
Jernit swings for the body but Marino moves out of range.
Marino is looking for the big counter here.
Marino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Jernit to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Marino 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marino.
Despite the aggression on Marino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marino misses with a lunging right hand
and Jernit counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Marino is rocked!
Jernit looks to land a left hand but Marino moved out of range nicely.
Jernit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marino is still on wobbly legs! Can Jernit finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Jernit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Marino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marino seems to have recovered his senses.
Marino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jernit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frank Marino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marino connects with the punch.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
Jernit with a hook.
Marino cracks Jernit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jernit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jernit.
Gunt Jernit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jernit throws a shot to the body.
Marino lands a nice shot to the body.
Jernit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jernit dips to his left and cracks Marino with an uppercut!#T4#
Jernit misses with a body shot.
Jernit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit connects with a single shot there.
Jernit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jernit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marino misses with a shot to the body
and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut.
Marino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marino misses with a lunging right hand
and Jernit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jernit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunt Jernit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jernit 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunt Jernit!

Event: AFC #1 : First Blood
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Liew pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liew tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liew throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jernit.
Johnny Liew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jernit throws a body punch but Liew moves out of range.
Liew tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Jernit misses its target.
Liew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liew tries to counter by closing the distance.
Liew doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Liew moves into the clinch.
Liew tries to pull guard but Jernit won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liew prevents a body shot from Jernit.
Liew tries to pull guard but Jernit won't allow it.
Jernit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Liew or not. #T1#
Jernit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Liew stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jernit controlling the action here for a moment.
Liew throws a punch but it's blocked by Jernit.
Liew tries to score a body lock takedown but Jernit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gunt Jernit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Liew.
Jernit lands a nice shot to the body.
Jernit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jernit tries to work over Liew's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liew.
A right hand to the body from Jernit.
Liew wants a takedown but no success here.
Liew looks winded!
Jernit working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Jernit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Liew scores with a nice short uppercut.
Liew wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jernit has him pressed against the cage.
Liew throws an elbow that misses.
Liew takes a shot to the head.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Liew.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liew's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Liew with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Liew prevents a body shot from Jernit.
Jernit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jernit takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jernit keeps control of Liew as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Liew blocking some punches. #BC#
Jernit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jernit punishes Liew's body with a nice straight punch.
Jernit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jernit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jernit sets himself, and Liew steps forward looking for the clinch! Jernit avoids it this time.
Jernit lands with a shot to the body.
Jab from Jernit.
Jernit cracks Liew with a good jab.
Jernit scores with a jab to the body.
Jernit connects with a body shot that sends Liew's belly button to the back.
Liew misses with a hook
and Jernit counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jernit.
Jernit takes a swing at Liew's ribcage but misses. #T4##KD#
Jernit drops Liew with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Liew looks back up at him and smiles so Jernit waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Liew is rocked!
Jernit lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Liew head around and knocks him out cold! Jernit hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunt Jernit!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2023

#R1#
Bo swings widly with a right hand
and Jernit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jernit avoids the head kick by Bo.
Jernit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Jernit misses.
The crowd cheers as Jernit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bo doesn't seem phased though.
Bo swings widly with a right hand
letting Jernit counter with a right hand.
Bo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jernit throws out a loose jab but Bo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Gunt Jernit has been cut.
Bo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jernit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Jernit clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jernit.
Jernit pushes Bo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jernit walks away with a smile on his face. Bo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Bo is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Jernit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yob Bo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jernit lands a really nice looking cross but Bo seems unphased.
Bo misses with a body punch
and Jernit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut.
Bo takes one to the chin there.
Jernit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jernit lands a jab to Bo's midsection.
Bo misses with a jab to the body
enabling Jernit to counter with a crisp jab.
Jernit throws a body punch but Bo moves out of range.
Bo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jernit was well out of range. Poor timing from Bo.
Bo throws a body kick that misses.
Bo throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jernit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bo throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Jernit counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jernit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bo's head backwards.
Bo misses with a leg kick.
Jernit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Bo looks to throw a body kick
and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Bo misses
and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut.
Bo throws a sloppy head kick
and Jernit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bo throws a body kick that misses
and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jernit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bo throws a sloppy head kick
letting Jernit counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Bo misses
and Jernit counters with a left to the body.
Bo looks winded!
Jernit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bo looks to throw a body kick
and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Jernit.
Jernit catches Bo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bo throws a leg kick
and Bo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Bo is rocked!
Bo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jernit counters with a straight right hand.
Bo is still on wobbly legs! Can Jernit finish him?#T3#
Bo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jernit counters with a straight right hand.
Bo misses with an uppercut
and Jernit counters with a straight right hand.
Bo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jernit connects with a nice looking jab.
Bo throws a head kick that misses
and Jernit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bo fails to land with a series of punches.
Jernit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jernit rather than just go for the knockout.
Bo throws a combination that misses
and Jernit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jernit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bo.
Bo seems to have recovered his senses.
Jernit lands a body shot.
Bo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jernit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jernit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Bo throws a low kick, looking for Jernit's leg but Jernit calmly moves out of range.
Jernit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bo throws a lazy head kick
and Jernit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jernit.
A head kick misses from Bo.
Jernit scores with a decent looking hook.
Jernit throws a good cross that connects.
Good standup being displayed there by Jernit as he connects with a hook.
Bo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bo misses with a leg kick
letting Jernit counter with a right hand.
Bo throws a body kick that misses
and Bo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jernit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bo throws a leg kick
and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut.
Bo throws a sloppy head kick
and Jernit counters with a left to the body.
Bo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bo misses with a lunging right hand
and Jernit counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunt Jernit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunt Jernit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Donk. Jernit catches Bo right on the button with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Bo. Those never looked like landing.
Jernit throws a body punch but Bo moves out of range.
Jernit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jernit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Jernit.
Jernit looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bo misses with a left hand
and Jernit counters with a straight right hand.
Bo misses with a right hand
enabling Jernit to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Bo does no damage.
Bo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Jernit counter with a right hand.
Bo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jernit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit takes a swing at Bo's ribcage but misses.
Bo counters with a body kick.
Jernit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jernit avoids a kick to the body.
Bo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Bo throws an off balance right hand
and Jernit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bo misses with a double jab.
Bo is breathing heavily.
Bo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good standup being displayed there by Jernit as he connects with a hook.#KD#
Jernit cracks Bo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jernit finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bo misses with a double jab.
It looked like Jernit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bo.
Jernit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jernit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jernit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A lazy body kick from Bo
and Jernit counters with a right hand to the body.
Bo misses with a right hand
and Jernit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jernit counters with a nice body shot.
Bo throws a leg kick
and Jernit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jernit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jernit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Jernit moves out of range of the body kick from Bo.
It looked like Jernit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bo.
Bo tries to land a body kick
and Jernit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jernit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bo under the eye.
Bo misses with a left hand
and Jernit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bo thinking.
Bo misses with a leg kick
enabling Jernit to counter with a crisp jab.
Jernit moves out of range as Bo throws a body kick.
Bo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jernit to score with a decent uppercut.
Jernit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bo can do to turn this around?
Jernit circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bo to the canvas! Bo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Jernit keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunt Jernit!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Jernit.
Maculey blocking some punches.
Maculey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.
Jernit has Maculey pressed against the cage, preventing Maculey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maculey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jernit looking to stall.
Jernit has Maculey pressed against the cage, preventing Maculey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maculey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maculey tries to circle away but Jernit has him pinned against the cage.
Jernit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maculey backwards.
Jernit keeps control of Maculey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maculey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Maculey breaks the clinch.
Jernit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maculey swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maculey.
Jernit lands a nice looking body shot.
Jernit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maculey momentarily. #T1#
Maculey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maculey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jernit tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jernit moves in looking to clinch but Maculey pushes him off.
Maculey throwing a counter right hand but Jernit manages to avoid it.
Jernit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jernit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maculey tries to clinch but Jernit is having none of it.
Jernit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maculey has time to react.#CL2#
Jernit clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Maculey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maculey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maculey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jernit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maculey misses with a hook. Jernit ducked under it nicely.
Maculey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Gunt Jernit has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Maculey misses the target.
Maculey takes a swing at Jernit's ribcage but misses.
Jernit tries to clinch up.
It looked like Maculey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maculey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maculey moves in looking to clinch but Jernit pushes him off.#T2#
Jernit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sam Maculey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maculey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jernit avoids it really well and circles away.
Jernit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jernit scores with a nice strike.
Maculey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Jernit rushes Maculey and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.
Jernit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jernit works on Maculey's body with a couple of short punches.
Jernit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maculey wants to break free but Jernit has control.
Jernit has Maculey pressed against the cage, preventing Maculey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jernit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maculey backwards.
Maculey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jernit misses with a punch to the body.
Maculey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maculey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jernit has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jernit.
Jernit scores with a shot to the side of Maculey's head. #T3#
Maculey is trying to force a seperation but Jernit has the dominant position.
Maculey can't break the clinch.
Jernit keeps control of Maculey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jernit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jernit presses Maculey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maculey is breathing heavily.
Jernit pushes Maculey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jernit tries a body shot but Maculey blocks it.
Jernit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maculey's efforts to push away.
Maculey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Jernit.
Jernit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jernit lands an uppercut.
Jernit lands a left hand.
Jernit is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maculey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jernit has him pressed against the cage.
Jernit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jernit gets through Maculey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jernit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Maculey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jernit.#ROC2#Maculey is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit gets through Maculey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Maculey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maculey is trying to push Jernit away but Jernit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jernit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maculey backwards.
Jernit lands with a light punch inside.
Jernit is trying to drag Maculey to the mat but Maculey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jernit lands with a short shot to the head.
Maculey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jernit pushes Maculey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jernit cracks Maculey with a nice body shot.
Jernit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jernit pushes Maculey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jernit.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jernit.
A short right from Jernit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Jernit.
Stalling in the clinch from Jernit.
Jernit lands a right hand.
Maculey takes a shot to the head.
Jernit scores with a hook to the body.
Jernit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunt Jernit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunt Jernit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jernit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maculey misses with a two punch combination.
Jernit moves out of range of the strikes.
Maculey seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch combination from Maculey misses.
Jernit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jernit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maculey looks to land a left hand but Jernit moved out of range nicely.
Jernit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jernit lands a glancing blow to the side of Maculey's head.
Sam Maculey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jernit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maculey doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jernit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maculey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jernit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maculey's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Jernit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maculey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jernit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Jernit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maculey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gunt Jernit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Maculey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jernit cracks Maculey with a good jab.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maculey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jernit with a hook.
Maculey misses with a hook. Jernit ducked under it nicely.
Jernit scores with a nice strike.
Jernit clobbers Maculey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maculey is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jernit's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Maculey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jernit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jernit drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Maculey right on the button. Maculey goes down! Jernit follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Jernit gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunt Jernit!

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