Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN 17 Harris V Rutger
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Cartwright.
A head kick misses from Durant.
Durant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durant clobbers Cartwright with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Durant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Durant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Durant.
Durant landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Conrad Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
Durant is working Cartwright over against the cage.
Cartwright takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durant taking a breather.
Durant using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Durant lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Cartwright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright is trying to push Durant away but Durant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Durant landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Durant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Cartwright wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Durant has him pressed against the cage.
Durant connects with a knee to the head.
Durant pushes Cartwright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Durant scores with a hook to the body.
Durant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Durant lands with a light punch inside.
Durant scores with a shoulder strike.
Durant slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durant.
Durant unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durant.
Durant lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durant gets through Cartwright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durant stalling the fight. #T2#
Durant lands a right hand.
Durant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Durant dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cartwright throws a head punch that misses.
Durant using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #KD2#
Durant drops Cartwright with a big knee straight up the middle! Cartwright is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Cartwright is rocked!
BAM! Durant delivers a spinning backfist that drops Cartwright like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Davonte Durant!
An out of breath Davonte Durant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Conrad Cartwright was interviewed post fight and said 'The Cartwright Curse strikes again! The Powers that be just won't allow it apparently.'.

Event: HZN 13 Collins v Cartwright
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Good shot there by Havran.
Durant tries to clinch but Havran moves out of range.
Havran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Havran.
Havran blocks a head kick by Durant. #CL2#
Durant closes the distance and clinches.
Havran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Havran on the inside.
Durant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Havran blocks it with crossed arms.
Durant tries to land knees in the clinch but Havran avoids the damage to the body.
Durant works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Durant missing with knees to the body.
Havran takes a shot to the head.
Havran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durants head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Havran is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Durant is keeping busy.
Durant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Havran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Havran lands a nice uppercut.
Durant is pushing Havran up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Durant working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant.
Nice body punch from Havran - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Havran fails to land.
Durant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Havran controlling the action here for a moment.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durant lands a shoulder strike.
Durant misses with a knee strike.
Havran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Havran effectively controlling the action here.
Durant blocks a body shot from Havran.
Durant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Havran backwards. #T2#
Havran blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Havran managing to block the knees to the body from Durant.
Havran stalling in the clinch but Durant improves position.
Havran lands a right hand.
Durant missing with knees to the body.
Durant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Havran misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Durant.
Come on Havran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Havran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Durant.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Havran.
Havran controlling the action here for a moment.
Durant tries to throw a body punch but Havran avoids it by throwing Durant back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Havran.
Havran throws a head punch that misses.
Durant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Havran throws a head punch that misses.
Havran presses Durant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Havran.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Havran.
Havran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Durant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Havran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Durant as the two fighters clinch.
Havran lands an uppercut.#T4#
A short right from Havran.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Havran avoiding damage as Durant throws knees to the body.
Havran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Havran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durant backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Havran just leaning against Durant, taking a breather.
Havran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Durant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Havran is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Havran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Havran lands with a right to the head.
Durant putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Havran in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Havran tries to throw a body punch but Durant avoids it by throwing Havran back against the cage.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Havran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durant misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Havran dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Havran.
Havran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durant can do to turn this around?
Havran circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Havran misses.
Havran smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Durant connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Gabriel Havran has been cut.
Durant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Havran throws out the jab.
Durant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Havran looks to score with a jab to the body but Durant is just out of range.
Havran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Durant walks into a jab.
Havran tries to bum rush Durant with a series of wild strikes but Durant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Havran circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Durant has managed to clinch.
Durant lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Havran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durant misses with some punches.
Havran working aggressively here.
Havran takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Durant taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Durant tries to land a knee to the head but Havran blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Durant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Havran blocks it with crossed arms.
Durant trying to land knees to the body.
Durant looking to stall.
Durant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Havran is struggling to control the position.
Havran scores with a shoulder strike.
Havran misses with the head strike.
Durant lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Havran.
Havran blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Durant misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Havran to work.
Durant misses with a knee strike.
Havran avoiding damage as Durant throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
A short left from Havran.
Durant trying to land knees to the body.
Durant misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Havran as Durant tries to tie him up.
Durant landing knees to the body.
Davonte Durant seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Havran holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Havran lands a body punch.
Havran misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Durant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Havran on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Havran scores with a shot to the side of Durant's head.
Durant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Havran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Havran misses with a punch on the inside.
Durant stalling against the cage.
Havran has Durant pressed against the cage.
Durant is pushing Havran up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Havran prevents a body shot from Durant.
Durant scores with a shoulder strike.
Havran is trying to maintain a safe position but Durant gets an underhook and turns Havran into the cage.
Havran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Havran slowing the pace effectively.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Durant obliges.
Durant misses with a body punch.
Havran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durant misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant.
Havran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durants head.
Havran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Havran up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Havran misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Havran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Durant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Havran is defending well for now.
Durant tries to work over Havran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Havran managing to block the knees to the body from Durant.
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 Gabriel Havran will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Havran's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Havran throws a hook but Durant blocks it.
Durant appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Havran misses the jab.
Havran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gabriel Havran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Havran misses.
Durant doesn't manage to clinch there - Havran circles away. #CL2#
Durant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Durant lands a knee to the body.
Durant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Durant lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Durant.
Havran has a couple of punches blocked by Durant.
A nice right hand lands inside from Durant.
Durant blocks a body shot from Havran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
Durant unloads a knee to the mid-section. Havran lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Durant landing knees to the head. #CUT2#Gabriel Havran's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durant.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Durant scores with a shot to the side of Havran's head.
Durant misses with the head strike.
Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durant scores with a shot to the side of Havran's head.
Durant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Havran is defending well for now.
Durant lands with a short shot to the head.
Havran managing to block the knees to the body from Durant.
Durant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Havran tries to work over Durant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durant tries to land knees in the clinch but Havran avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Havran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Havran lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Havran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Havran blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Havran. #T2#
Durant throws a head punch that misses.
Havran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by Durant.
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!
Durant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Havran's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Durant. #CUT2#Gabriel Havran's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Durant tries a knee to the head but Havran blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Havran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Havran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Havran.
A short left from Havran.
Durant stalling in the clinch but Havran improves position.
Havran's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Durant blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
Durant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Havran fails to land.
Durant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Havran has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Havran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durant's elbow.
Havran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durant's elbow.
Durant misses with the head strike.
Havran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Havran up against the cage.
Havran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Durant backwards.
Durant looking to throw knees to the head but Havran is blocking nicely.
Havran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durants head.
Gabriel Havran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Durant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Havran blocks it with crossed arms.
Durant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Havran.
Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Havran uses good head movement to avoid it.
A knee to the head by Durant.
Durant blocks a body shot from Havran.
Durant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Havran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davonte Durant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durant swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Davonte Durant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Havran has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: HZN 10 Tenryu v Tuythuhlz
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Durant takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Durant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mferi backwards. #BC2#
Mferi breaks the clinch.
Mferi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durant circles away quickly and effectively.
Durant went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Malig Mferi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mferi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durant.
Mferi tries to bum rush Durant with a series of wild strikes but Durant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durant slips a jab from Mferi.
Durant scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Mferi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Durant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mferi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mferi lands a right hand.
Mferi blocks a body shot from Durant.
Mferi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Durant prevents a body shot from Mferi.
Mferi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Durant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Mferi. #CUT2#It looks like Davonte Durant has been cut.
Durant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant. #BC2#
Mferi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Durant - that will leave a mark!
Mferi avoids the head kick by Durant.
Durant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2##CL#
Mferi gets tackled into the cage by Durant. Durant maintains the clinch.
Durant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mferi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Durant seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mferi can turn it around.
Mferi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durant landing knees to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mferi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durant scores with a shoulder strike.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mferi tries to break free but Durant pushes him back against the cage.
Durant tries to land a knee to the head but Mferi blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Mferi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Mferi pushes Durant up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mferi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mferi misses with a looping right.
Mferi avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Mferi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Durant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Durant has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mferi has had enough of the clinch but Durant keeps him there for the moment.
Durant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Mferi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Durant keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mferi's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Mferi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mferi swats away the attempt to clinch by Durant.
Decent striking displayed by Mferi there.#T4#
Durant doesn't manage to clinch there - Mferi circles away.
Durant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mferi is looking for the big counter here.
Durant slips a jab and a cross from Mferi.
Durant doesn't manage to clinch there - Mferi circles away.
Durant moves in looking to clinch but Mferi pushes him off.#CL2#
Mferi instigates a clinch.
Durant lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Durant obliges.
Durant misses with a knee to the head.
Durant stalling in the clinch but Mferi improves position.
Durant missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Mferi breaks the clinch.
Mferi swings for the body but Durant moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Malig Mferi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Davonte Durant's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Durant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mferi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mferi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mferi throws a hook to the side of Durant's head but Durant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durant throwing a counter right hand but Mferi manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Mferi rushes Durant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mferi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durant is looking to clinch but Mferi is avoiding it.
Mferi throws a poor cross that misses
and Durant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mferi wants to land a leg kick but Durant is out of range.
Durant throws a head kick but Mferi moves out of range.
Mferi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durant. Durant obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
A jab from Mferi misses.
Durant moves to clinch but Mferi breaks away
and Mferi counters with a series of strikes. Durant will be more careful next time no doubt.
A combination from Mferi does no damage.
Durant scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Durant. Those never looked like landing.
Mferi wants to counter the offense by Durant and move into the clinch position.
Mferi moves out of range of the body kick from Durant.
Mferi misses with a straight left.
Mferi misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Durant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Mferi clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Mferi wants to break free but Durant has control.
Durant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mferi is trying to push Durant away but Durant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Durant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Durant trying to land knees to the body.
Mferi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant.
Mferi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mferi is trying to break free.
Mferi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mferi managing to block the knees to the body from Durant.
Durant throws a head punch that misses.
Mferi is trying to break free.
Durant keeps control of Mferi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Durant. #BC2#
Mferi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durant wants to clinch up but Mferi keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Mferi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mferi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDurant.
Durant wants to clinch up but Mferi keeps it at a distance.
Good work by Mferi as he checks the leg kick.
Mferi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Durant misses its intended target.
Mferi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durant moves away.
Durant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Durant rushes Mferi and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Mferi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mferi misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Mferi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durant.
Mferi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mferi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Durant counters with a series of strikes. Mferi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Durant avoids the body shot from Mferi.
Durant feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mferi looks to land a combination but Durant avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durant tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mferi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Malig Mferi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Davonte Durant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mferi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mferi throws a combination that misses
and Durant counters with an inside leg kick.
Durant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mferi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mferi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mferi throws a shot from downtown. Durant moves away and avoids it.
Mferi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durant throws a leg kick but Mferi moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch lands to the side of Durant 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Mferi clinches. #T1#
Mferi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mferi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Mferi breaks the clinch.
Durant is looking to clinch but Mferi is avoiding it.
Durant moves in looking to clinch but Mferi pushes him off.
Durant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mferi's hands.
Mferi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mferi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mferi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durant misses with a head kick. #CL#
Durant closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Mferi is looking to break free of the clinch but Durant has double underhooks.
Durant lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
Durant misses with the head strike.
A short right from Durant on the inside.
Durant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mferi tries to circle away but Durant has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Mferi breaks from the clinch.
Durant cracks Mferi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mferi throws a body shot but no joy.
Durant tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Durant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mferi throws out a powerful jab.
Durant wants to clinch.#T3#
Durant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mferi.
Mferi cracks Durant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durant wants to clinch up but Mferi keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Mferi moves into the clinch.
Mferi avoiding damage as Durant throws knees to the body.
Davonte Durant has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durant looking to throw knees to the head but Mferi is blocking nicely.
Durant throws a punch but it's blocked by Mferi.
Mferi managing to block the knees to the body from Durant.
Durant tries to work over Mferi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mferi is trying to push Durant away but Durant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Durant with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Durant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durant lands a knee to the head.
Mferi controlling the action here for a moment.
Mferi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Durant is keeping busy.
Durant connects with a knee to the head.
Mferi is trying to push Durant away but Durant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mferi tries to break the clinch but Durant is controlling the position.
Durant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mferi managing to block the knees to the body from Durant.
Mferi is looking to control Durant's arms but Durant gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mferi has his back to the cage.
Durant throws a punch but it's blocked by Mferi.
Durant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Davonte Durant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durant misses with a knee strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Davonte Durant showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mferi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: HZN 6 Tenryu v Farah
Date: Feb 09, 2024

#R1#
Durant is looking to land body kicks.
Jab, jab by Legs - just one landing.
Durant connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Crazy Legs has been cut.
Crazy Legs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legs throws a jab when Durant was well out of range.
It looked like Durant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Durant closes the distance and pushes Legs back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
Legs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durant trying to stall but Legs improves his position.
Legs takes a knee right on the jaw!
Legs throws a punch but it's blocked by Durant.
Durant lands a knee to the body.
Durant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Legs.
Durant with a knee to the head.
Durant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Durant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Legs blocks it with crossed arms.
Legs stalling in the clinch.
Legs working aggressively here. #T1#
Legs swings wildly with an uppercut but Durant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Legs.
Legs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Legs backwards.
Legs pushes Durant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legs blocks an uppercut.
Durant misses with a knee strike.
Durant with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Durant misses with some punches.
Durant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Legs scores with a shot to the side of Durant's head.
Legs pushes Durant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Legs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legs managing to block the knees to the body from Durant.
Legs misses with some punches. #T2#
Durant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durant working aggressively here.
Legs lands a right hand.
Durant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durant blocks a body shot from Legs.
A short right from Legs.
Durant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durant working Legs over with knees to the body.
Durant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durant looking to throw knees to the head but Legs is blocking nicely.
Legs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legs avoiding damage.
Durant trying to land knees to the body.
Legs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Legs scores with a shot to the side of Durant's head. #T3#
Legs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Durant trying to stall but Legs improves his position.
Our sources have told us that Durant has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Durant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durant misses with a knee to the head.
Durant trying to land knees to the body.
Durant blocking some punches.
Legs lands a hook that snaps the head of Durant backwards.
Durant tries to land knees in the clinch but Legs avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant.
Durant pressing his opponent against the cage.
Durant trying to land knees to the body.
Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Durant looking to throw knees to the head but Legs is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legs.
Durant blocking some punches.
Legs managing to block the knees to the body from Durant.
Legs gets through Durant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durant tries to land a knee to the head but Legs blocks with his arms.
Legs's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Legs misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Legs.
Durant trying to land knees to the body.
Legs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Durant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Legs avoids it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Legs - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legs holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davonte Durant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crazy Legs'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#
Durant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Durant is looking to clinch.
Legs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Decent striking displayed by Durant there.
Durant staying out of range there.
Legs misses with a wild combination.
Legs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durant counters with a thumping low kick.
Davonte Durant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durant ducks under a wild hook from Legs.
Durant misses with a head kick.
Durant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Legs misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Legs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Legs misses.
Durant doesn't manage to clinch there - Legs circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Legs checks a leg kick.
Legs lands a front kick.#T1#
Durant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Legs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donk. Legs catches Durant right on the button with a cross.
Durant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crazy Legs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Durant misses.
Legs replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Durant blocks it well.
Legs fakes the leg kick and cracks Durant in the body.
Durant fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Legs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Legs lands a nice looking kick to the body. Durant takes a step back to recover.
Durant throws a low kick but Legs avoids it.
Durant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Legs misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Durant misses the target.
Legs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durant checks it well.
Durant takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Legs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durant was well out of range. Poor timing from Legs.
Durant misses with a combination
and Legs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Durant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Legs paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Legs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Durant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Legs.
Durant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Legs in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durant slips under a jab.
Legs is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Durant thows a body kick. Legs tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Legs swats away the attempt to clinch by Durant.
Legs checks a leg kick nicely.
Legs takes a swing at Durant's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Legs.
Decent striking displayed by Legs there.
Legs moves out of range as Durant strikes.
Durant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durant tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Durant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Durant throws a lazy right hand but Legs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Legs throws an overhand right that lands on Durant's shoulder, as Durant tries to avoid the shot.
Durant is looking to clinch.
Legs throws a counter combo.
Durant tries to clinch there but Legs circles away.
Durant throws the left hand but Legs avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Legs misses the target.
Durant wants to clinch but Legs slips to the side
and Legs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legs lands a nice looking kick to the body. Durant takes a step back to recover.
Legs lands with an uppercut that bounces Durant off the cage and back into range.
Durant dodges the punch combination from Legs.
Nice body punch from Legs.
Durant throws a hook to the side of Legs's head but Legs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Durant throws a head kick that misses.
Durant ducks under a wild hook from Legs.
Legs throws out a loose jab but Durant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durant is looking to clinch but Legs is avoiding it.
Legs throws a front kick that sends Durant stumbling back into the cage.
Durant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legs throws a head kick that Durant semi-blocks.
Durant throws a solid leg kick but Legs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durant.
Durant will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Durant tries to clinch but Legs moves away
and Legs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durant tries to clinch up.
Durant tries to close the distance and clinch but Legs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Legs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Legs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Crazy Legs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Legs throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Durant moves into the clinch.
Legs looking to stall.
Durant is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant.
Legs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legs lands a hook that snaps the head of Durant backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Durant.
Durant scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legs takes a knee right on the jaw!
Legs working aggressively here.
Durant landing knees to the body.
Durant misses with a knee to the head.
Legs misses with a punch on the inside.
Legs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Durant connects with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant.
Legs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Legs working aggressively here.
Legs is looking to control Durant's arms but Durant gets an underhook and turns him. Now Legs has his back to the cage.
Durant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Legs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Legs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durant tries to land a knee to the head but Legs blocks with his arms.
Durant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Legs is defending well for now.
Durant using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Durant lands with a light punch inside.
Durant lands a left hand.
Durant scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Durant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legs backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Legs blocks it with crossed arms.
Durant connects with a nasty looking knee right to Legs's face.
The referee calls for Durant to work.
Durant tries to land a knee to the head but Legs blocks with his arms.
Durant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Durant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Legs is struggling to control the position.
Legs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legs.
Legs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durant tries to land knees in the clinch but Legs avoids the damage to the body.
Legs wants to stall. #T3#
Durant trying to land knees to the body.
Legs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Legs works on Durant's body with a couple of short punches.
Legs struggles to land a body shot inside as Durant controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Legs working aggressively here.
Durant tries to land a knee to the head but Legs blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Durant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Legs.
Durant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Legs displaying some good clinch control by pressing Durant up against the cage.
Durant looking to throw knees to the head but Legs is blocking nicely. #T4#
Durant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Durant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Legs.
Legs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Legs avoiding damage as Durant throws knees to the body.
Legs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durant backwards.
Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Legs scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durant stalling in the clinch but Legs improves position.
Legs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Legs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Davonte Durant showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Durant has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davonte Durant!
A relieved looking Davonte Durant thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Crazy Legs had this to say: 'I got paid, I win'.

Event: HZN 3 Lancaster v Tenryu
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Durant!
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to land body kicks.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDurant.
Durant lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has been cut.
Durant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea. #CL2#
Durant pushes O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea can't find room to land a body shot as Durant controls the action.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea effectively controlling the action here.
Durant avoiding damage. #T1#
Durant content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Durant lands a good knee to the midsection. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea won't want to take too many of those.
Durant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is defending well for now.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea stalling in the clinch but Durant improves position.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Durant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Durant is struggling to control the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea trying to land knees to the body.
Durant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is defending well for now.#T2#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with some punches.
Durant avoiding damage as O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws knees to the body.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea stalling in the clinch but Durant improves position.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Durant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands an uppercut.
Durant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is trying to maintain a safe position but Durant gets an underhook and turns O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea into the cage.
Durant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea stalling.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Durant letting O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea take a breather here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a body punch.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to break free but Durant pushes him back against the cage.
Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to break free of the clinch but Durant has double underhooks.
Durant trying to land knees to the body.
Durant unloads a knee to the mid-section. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Durant.
Durant controlling the action here for a moment.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea scores with a nice hook to the head.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea blocking some punches. #T4#
Durant blocks an uppercut.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with the head strike.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durant looking to throw knees to the head but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is blocking nicely.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to control Durant's arms but Durant gets an underhook and turns him. Now O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has his back to the cage.
Durant misses with a knee to the head.
Durant blocking some punches.
Durant looking to throw knees to the head but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is blocking nicely.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to work over Durant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durant lands a really nice looking cross but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Durant clinches up with O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea and pushes him back against the cage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Davonte Durant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Durant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Durant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davonte Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durant jabs O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea right on the nose. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea blinks but takes it well.
Durant wants to clinch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea slips to the side
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durant tries to clinch up but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea circles away and keeps his distance.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea motions for Durant to come forward. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Durant rushes O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoiding damage as Durant throws knees to the body.
Durant trying to land knees to the body.
Durant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Durant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Durant with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Durant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a body shot in the clinch.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea blocks it with crossed arms.
Durant using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea manages to break the clinch.
Durant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is out of range.
A low kick from Durant is predictable there
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Durant closes the distance and clinches.
Durant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is defending well for now.
Durant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is defending well for now.#T2#
Durant lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Durant.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Durant avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea gets through Durant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea can't find room to land a body shot as Durant controls the action.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durant backwards.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is trying to break the clinch but Durant is controlling him.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Durant up against the cage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Durant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Durant tries to land a knee to the head but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea blocks with his arms.
Durant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it.
Durant blocking some punches.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea gets through Durant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it.
The referee calls for Durant to work.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Durant.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Durant misses with the head strike.
Davonte Durant seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Durant using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durant lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Durant.
Durant missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durant backwards.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea can't find room to land a body shot as Durant controls the action.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea slowing the pace effectively.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Durant scores a nice knee to the body.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea being controlled against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davonte Durant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Durant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Davonte Durant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durant tries to clinch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves out of range.
A jab from Durant misses. #CL2#
Durant clinches with his opponent.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Durant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durant scores with a shot to the side of O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's head.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Durant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant landing knees to the head.
Durant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Durant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A bit of stalling here from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea. #T1#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea landing knees to the body.
Durant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Durant throws a punch but it's blocked by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Durant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durant misses with a knee to the head.
Durant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Durant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Durant.
Durant scores with a shoulder strike.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea struggles to land a body shot inside as Durant controls his hands.
Durant connects with a nasty looking knee right to O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's face.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durant backwards. #T2#
Durant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it.
Durant missing with knees to the body.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea trying to control the position but instead, Durant has worked for underhooks and has pushed O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea into the cage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durant lands with a light punch inside.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a punch but it's blocked by Durant.
Durant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakeas head. #ROC2#O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is rocked!
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is trying to force a seperation but Durant has the dominant position.
Oh O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Durant.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a hook that snaps the head of Durant backwards.
Durant has O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tight in a Thai clinch... and there's a huge knee which drops O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea to the floor. He's out cold!! I hope he's still got all his teeth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Davonte Durant!
Davonte Durant seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HZN 1 Machine vs Norton
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Durant slips a straight right by Taylor.
Durant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Durant swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taylor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Taylor drives through and clinches with Durant against the cage.
Taylor presses Durant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Durant wants to stall.
Taylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Durant.
Durant is looking to control Taylor's arms but Taylor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Durant has his back to the cage.
Taylor effectively controlling the action here.
Taylor lands with a short shot to the head.
Taylor stalling in the clinch.
Taylor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Taylor receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Durant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.
Durant is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Durant tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Taylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Durant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Durant controls the action.
Durant trying to land knees to the body.
Taylor misses with the head strike.
Taylor misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Taylor.
Taylor leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Taylor's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Durant wants to stall.
Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor pressing his opponent against the cage.
Durant blocking some punches. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taylor.
Durant using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Durant blocking some punches.
Durant looking to throw knees to the head but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Durant with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Durant.
Durant looking to throw knees to the head but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor has Durant pushed against the cage.
Durant tries a knee to the head but Taylor blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Taylor taking a breather.#T3#
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Durant controls his hands.
Taylor effectively controlling the action here.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taylor leaning against his opponent.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Durant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taylor taking a breather.
A short right from Durant.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taylor digs a right hand underneath Durant's ribcage. Durant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Durant is pushing Taylor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Durant lands a good knee to the midsection. Taylor won't want to take too many of those.
Taylor is leaning against Durant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Durant wants to stall.
Taylor stalls.
Taylor stalling the fight.
Durant scores with a shot to the side of Taylor's head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Durant.
Durant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durant looking to slow down the pace here.
Taylor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durant scores a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kevin Taylor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Durant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taylors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durant throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Durant slips a jab from Taylor.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durant.
Jab by Taylor.
Taylor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Durant on the side of the head.
Taylor throws a hook to the side of Durant's head but Durant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant closes the distance but Taylor moves to the side
and Taylor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taylor lands a lovely overhand right.
Taylor connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Taylor tries to keep at a distance but Durant has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
Durant taking a breather.
Taylor lands with a right to the head.
Taylor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Durant up against the cage.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Durant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor slows down the pace here.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Durant avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Durant prevents a body shot from Taylor.
Taylor is trying to maintain a safe position but Durant gets an underhook and turns Taylor into the cage.
Durant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taylor.
A short body shot lands from Taylor as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Durant lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taylor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
Durant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taylor.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Taylor in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Taylor stalling in the clinch but Durant improves position.
Taylor works on Durant's body with a couple of short punches.
Durant looking to throw knees to the head but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Durant misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Taylor.
Taylor misses with some punches.
Kevin Taylor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Durant.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Taylor.
Durant prevents Taylor from breaking the clinch.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Durant trying to control the position but instead, Taylor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Durant into the cage.#T3#
Taylor is stalling here.
Durant content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Taylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Durant controls his hands.
Durant blocks an uppercut.
Durant trying to land knees to the body.
Durant looking to stall.
Durant lands a knee to the body.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Durant stalling the fight.
Durant missing with knees to the body.
Durant holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Durant blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Taylor avoiding damage as Durant throws knees to the body.
Durant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taylor tries a body shot but Durant blocks it.
Durant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Taylor.
Taylor lands a left hand.
Knees in the clinch landing for Durant.
Durant stalling the fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Durant.
Durant seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Durant just leaning against Taylor, taking a breather.
Durant stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Durant for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Durant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kevin Taylor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Durant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durant looks to clinch
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Taylor misses the jab.
Durant scores with the left hand. Taylor knows he should have avoided that one.
Taylor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taylor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Durants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Durant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor lands a nice shot to the body.
Durant tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Durant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Durant wants to clinch.
Durant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab. #T1#
Durant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taylor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Taylor scores with a nice right hand.
Taylor scores with a shot to the body.
Durant is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
Taylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taylor scores with a punch to the head.
Taylor lands with a shot to the body.
Durant ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Taylor lands the left hand.
Durant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Taylor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durant slips a straight right by Taylor.
Jab from Taylor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor works Durant's body with a nice hook.
Durant blocks a jab.
Taylor misses with a double jab. #T2#
Taylor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Durant throws a lazy uppercut
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durant misses with a hook.
Taylor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Durant slips a jab from Taylor.
Durant appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Davonte Durant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor misses with a body punch
and Durant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kevin Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durant.
A big right from Taylor misses.
Durant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durant throws a right hand that misses
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Durant moves into the clinch.
Taylor leaning against his opponent.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Taylor cracks Durant with a nice body shot.
Taylor pressing his opponent against the cage.
Taylor stalling in the clinch but Durant improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taylor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durant blocking some punches.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Durant has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Taylor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Durant lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch.
Durant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taylor.#T4#
Durant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Taylor misses the body punch
and Durant counters with a nice uppercut.
Durant slips a straight right by Taylor.
Kevin Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taylor scores with a nice strike.
Durant is looking to clinch.
Donk. Taylor catches Durant right on the button with a cross.
Durant misses with a head kick.
Taylor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Durant slips the punch.
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Durant saw that one coming.
Durant half committed to a counter leg kick.
Durant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taylor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Durant throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Durant moved out of range nicely.
Davonte Durant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taylor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Taylor!

Event: CFC 609
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
A solid body kick from Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nekongo.
Gravius Jr slips a jab from Nekongo.
Gravius Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gravius Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gravius Jr throws a leg kick which misses Nekongo's front leg but catches the back leg as Nekongo tries to avoid it.
Nekongo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gravius Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekongo misses with an uppercut. Gravius Jr saw that one coming.
Nekongo 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.
Gravius Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Nekongo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nekongo throws a hook but Gravius Jr blocks it.#T1#
Gravius Jr wants to clinch.
Nekongo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gravius Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nekongo checks it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Nekongo misses.
A good leg kick by Gravius Jr. #CL2#
Nekongo rushes Gravius Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Nekongo takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Petrus Nekongo has been cut.
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nekongo avoids it.
Gravius Jr tries to throw a body punch but Nekongo avoids it by throwing Gravius Jr back against the cage.
Gravius Jr digs a right hand underneath Nekongo's ribcage. Nekongo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gravius Jr prevents a body shot from Nekongo.
Our sources have told us that Gravius Jr has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Nekongo takes a shot to the head. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gravius Jr.
Nekongo blocks a body shot from Gravius Jr.
A knee to the head by Gravius Jr.
Nekongo misses with a punch on the inside.
Nekongo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nekongo looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gravius Jr landing knees to the body.
Gravius Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Nekongo is blocking nicely.
Gravius Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Nekongo is blocking nicely.
Gravius Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gravius Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nekongo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gravius Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Gravius Jr missing with knees to the body.
Nekongo blocks a body shot from Gravius Jr.
Nekongo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nekongo misses with some punches.
Gravius Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Gravius Jr crunches a lovely knee into Nekongo's ribcage.
Gravius Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nekongo avoiding damage as Gravius Jr throws knees to the body. #T3#
Gravius Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nekongo.
A nice left hand lands by Gravius Jr.
Nekongo throws a head punch that misses.
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nekongo avoids it.
Nekongo managing to block the knees to the body from Gravius Jr.
Nekongo tries to throw a body punch but Gravius Jr avoids it by throwing Nekongo back against the cage.
Gravius Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Nekongo tries to throw a body punch but Gravius Jr avoids it by throwing Nekongo back against the cage.
Nekongo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nekongo swings wildly with an uppercut but Gravius Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Gravius Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Gravius Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Gravius Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nekongo blocks it with crossed arms.
Gravius Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gravius Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nekongo blocks it with crossed arms.
Nekongo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gravius Jr is keeping busy.
Gravius Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T4#
Gravius Jr misses with a knee strike.
Gravius Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravius Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gravius Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gravius Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nekongo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr lands a knee to the head.
Gravius Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nekongo is defending well for now.
A right hand to the body from Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr lands with a right to the head.
Gravius Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nekongos head.
Nekongo avoiding damage as Gravius Jr throws knees to the body.
Gravius Jr scores with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nekongo.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sellus Gravius Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petrus Nekongo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gravius Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nekongo blocks a head kick by Gravius Jr.
Nekongo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nekongo misses with a straight left.
Gravius Jr lunges at Nekongo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nekongo's hand.
Nekongo walks into a straight right hand from Gravius Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravius Jr misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Gravius Jr closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Gravius Jr trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Nekongo.
Nekongo avoiding damage as Gravius Jr throws knees to the body.
Nekongo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nekongo lands a nice shot to the body.
Gravius Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nekongo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nekongo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gravius Jr blocks a body shot from Nekongo.
Gravius Jr missing with knees to the body.
Gravius Jr letting Nekongo take a breather here.
Nekongo misses with a body punch.
Nekongo prevents a body shot from Gravius Jr.
Nekongo is trying to stall.
Nekongo misses with the head strike.
Gravius Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nekongo is breathing heavily.
Gravius Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2#
Good body shot from Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nekongo or not.
Gravius Jr lands a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gravius Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nekongo can't find room to land a body shot as Gravius Jr controls the action.
Nekongo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gravius Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gravius Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gravius Jr crunches a lovely knee into Nekongo's ribcage.
Sellus Gravius Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nekongo blocks a body shot from Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr is working Nekongo over against the cage.
Gravius Jr lands a knee to the body.
Gravius Jr crunches a lovely knee into Nekongo's ribcage.
Gravius Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nekongo or not.
Gravius Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nekongo is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Gravius Jr. #T3#
Gravius Jr is working Nekongo over against the cage.
Gravius Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gravius Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gravius Jr working Nekongo over with knees to the body.
Gravius Jr missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gravius Jr.
Nekongo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nekongo misses with the head strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gravius Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nekongo can do to turn this around?
Gravius Jr missing with knees to the body.
Gravius Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nekongo.
Gravius Jr misses with a body punch.
Nekongo managing to block the knees to the body from Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nekongo blocks it with crossed arms.
Gravius Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gravius Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gravius Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekongo's elbow. #T4#
Gravius Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nekongo throws a punch but it's blocked by Gravius Jr.
Nekongo working aggressively here.
Gravius Jr tries to work over Nekongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravius Jr lands a knee to the head.
Gravius Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Gravius Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Gravius Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gravius Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekongo's elbow.
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gravius Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Nekongo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gravius Jr obliges.
Gravius Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Gravius Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nekongo avoids it.
Gravius Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nekongo is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sellus Gravius Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Petrus Nekongo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Nekongo tries to keep at a distance but Gravius Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gravius Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nekongo.
A shot in the inside from Nekongo.
Nekongo lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nekongo backwards.
Nekongo is trying to maintain a safe position but Gravius Jr gets an underhook and turns Nekongo into the cage.
Gravius Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gravius Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekongo's elbow.
A short left from Gravius Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravius Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gravius Jr with a knee to the head.
Gravius Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nekongo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravius Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Nekongo blocks with his arms. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gravius Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gravius Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gravius Jr works on Nekongo's body with a couple of short punches.
Gravius Jr crunches a lovely knee into Nekongo's ribcage.
Gravius Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gravius Jr misses with a knee strike.
Gravius Jr tries to work over Nekongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gravius Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gravius Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gravius Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gravius Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nekongo misses with some punches.
Gravius Jr tries a knee to the head but Nekongo blocks it.
Gravius Jr missing with knees to the body.
Nekongo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sellus Gravius Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Gravius Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nekongo.
Gravius Jr blocks an uppercut.
Nekongo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravius Jr blocks a body shot from Nekongo.
Gravius Jr blocks a body shot from Nekongo.
Gravius Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gravius Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nekongo lands a nice uppercut.
Nekongo lands with a left to the head.
Nekongo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nekongo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Nekongo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nekongo prevents a body shot from Gravius Jr.
Nekongo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nekongo throws a punch but it's blocked by Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Nekongo is blocking nicely.
Nekongo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nekongo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nekongo struggles to land a body shot inside as Gravius Jr controls his hands.
Nekongo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nekongo misses with the head strike. #T4#
Nekongo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gravius Jr prevents Nekongo from breaking the clinch.
Nekongo pushes Gravius Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nekongo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nekongo swings wildly with an uppercut but Gravius Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekongo tries to work over Gravius Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nekongo throws a head punch that misses.
Nekongo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nekongo misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sellus Gravius Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gravius Jr 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CFC 599
Date: Oct 20, 2023

#R1#
Gravius Jr is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Machine misses with a body punch.
Gravius Jr tries a knee to the head but The Machine blocks it.
The Machine lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from The Machine.
Gravius Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
I was talking to The Machine's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gravius Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Machine avoiding damage as Gravius Jr throws knees to the body.
Gravius Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Machine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gravius Jr backwards.
The Machine misses with some punches.
The Machine swings wildly with an uppercut but Gravius Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gravius Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gravius Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Machine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Gravius Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Machine.
The Machine lands with a short shot to the head.
The Machine tries to work over Gravius Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gravius Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but The Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Machine lands a shoulder strike.
The Machine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Machine lands a left hand.
Gravius Jr tries to work over The Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for The Machine.
Gravius Jr with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jacque Mécanicien The Machine has been cut.
The Machine misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from The Machine.
Gravius Jr blocks a body shot from The Machine.
The Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gravius Jr prevents a body shot from The Machine. #T2#
The Machine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Machine avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gravius Jr tries a knee to the head but The Machine blocks it.
The Machine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Machine tries to work over Gravius Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gravius Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by The Machine.
The Machine lands a shoulder strike.
Gravius Jr missing with knees to the body.
Gravius Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gravius Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gravius Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. The Machine seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gravius Jr can turn it around.
The Machine misses with a body punch.
The Machine lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Gravius Jr missing with knees to the body.
The Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Gravius Jr controls his hands.
The Machine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Machine pushes Gravius Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gravius Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Machine prevents a body shot from Gravius Jr.
The Machine digs a right hand into Gravius Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gravius Jr's gas tank.
The Machine misses with a body punch.
A short right from The Machine on the inside.
The Machine misses with some punches.
The Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
The Machine working aggressively here.
The Machine digs a right hand into Gravius Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gravius Jr's gas tank.
Gravius Jr looks winded!
Gravius Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gravius Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Machine blocks it with crossed arms.
Gravius Jr misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Gravius Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gravius Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Machine backwards.
The Machine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravius Jrs head.
The Machine tries a body shot but Gravius Jr blocks it.
The Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Gravius Jr controls his hands.
The Machine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Machine avoids it.
Gravius Jr prevents a body shot from The Machine.
The Machine misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Machine lands a hook that snaps the head of Gravius Jr backwards.
Gravius Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Gravius Jr misses with a knee to the head.
The Machine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right hand to the body from The Machine.
The Machine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gravius Jr backwards.
The Machine lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacque Mécanicien The Machine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacque Mécanicien The Machine's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
The Machine has closed the distance and engaged Gravius Jr in a clinch.
The Machine tries a body shot but Gravius Jr blocks it.
The Machine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gravius Jr backwards.
The Machine tries to throw a body punch but Gravius Jr avoids it by throwing The Machine back against the cage.
Gravius Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
The Machine misses with a body punch.
The Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
The Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Machine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gravius Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gravius Jr blocks a body shot from The Machine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Machine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Machine throws a head punch that misses.
Gravius Jr is working The Machine over against the cage.
The Machine tries a body shot but Gravius Jr blocks it.
The Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Gravius Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as The Machine controls his hands.
The Machine misses with some punches.
Gravius Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from The Machine - that landed with a thud.
Gravius Jr throws a head punch that misses.
The Machine misses with a punch to the body.
Jacque Mécanicien The Machine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gravius Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gravius Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gravius Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A right handed body shot lands from The Machine.
The Machine can't find room to land a body shot as Gravius Jr controls the action.
The Machine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Machine takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from The Machine fails to land.
The Machine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Machine lands with a right to the head. #T2#
The Machine can't find room to land a body shot as Gravius Jr controls the action.
The Machine tries a body shot but Gravius Jr blocks it.
The Machine throws a head punch that misses.
The Machine takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gravius Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Machine blocks it with crossed arms.
Gravius Jr misses with a knee to the head.
The Machine tries to work over Gravius Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravius Jr cracks The Machine with a nice body shot.
The Machine tries to throw a body punch but Gravius Jr avoids it by throwing The Machine back against the cage.
Gravius Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gravius Jr gets through The Machine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Machine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Machine throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Machine.
Gravius Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Machines head. #T3#
The Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by Gravius Jr.
The Machine lands a right hand.
The Machine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gravius Jr backwards.
Gravius Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Machine.
The Machine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Machine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Machine working aggressively here.
The Machine digs a right hand underneath Gravius Jr's ribcage. Gravius Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gravius Jr is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from The Machine.
The Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Gravius Jr controls his hands.
The Machine misses with a punch to the body.
Gravius Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Machine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gravius Jr can do to turn this around?
The Machine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Machine lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
The Machine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gravius Jr's elbow.
Gravius Jr missing with knees to the body.
Gravius Jr prevents a body shot from The Machine.
Gravius Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Machine tries to throw a body punch but Gravius Jr avoids it by throwing The Machine back against the cage.
Gravius Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from The Machine as the two fighters clinch.
A knee to the head by Gravius Jr.
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!
Gravius Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gravius Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Machine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Machine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Machine has a couple of punches blocked by Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by The Machine.
The Machine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Machine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacque Mécanicien The Machine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacque Mécanicien The Machine's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gravius Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Machine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Machine swings wildly with an uppercut but Gravius Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gravius Jr blocks a body shot from The Machine.
Gravius Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Machine is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from The Machine.
The Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Machine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Machine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gravius Jr's elbow.
The Machine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gravius Jr's elbow.
A short right from The Machine on the inside.
The Machine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gravius Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gravius Jr tries a knee to the head but The Machine blocks it. #T1#
Gravius Jr tries a knee to the head but The Machine blocks it.
Gravius Jr blocking some punches.
The Machine tries to throw a body punch but Gravius Jr avoids it by throwing The Machine back against the cage.
The Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from The Machine - that landed with a thud.
Gravius Jr tries a body shot but The Machine blocks it.
The Machine avoiding damage as Gravius Jr throws knees to the body.
The Machine lands with a left to the head.
The Machine lands with a right to the head.
Gravius Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by The Machine.
The Machine lands a left hand.
The Machine lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Machine.
Gravius Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Machine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sellus Gravius Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The Machine lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Machine.
Gravius Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of The Machine backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by Gravius Jr.
The Machine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from The Machine fails to land.
The Machine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gravius Jr misses with a body punch.
Gravius Jr misses with a knee strike.
The Machine misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Machine misses with a punch to the body.
The Machine lands with a light punch inside.
The Machine scores with a shot to the side of Gravius Jr's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Machine.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gravius Jr.
The Machine misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by The Machine.
The Machine lands a shoulder strike.
The Machine tries to throw a body punch but Gravius Jr avoids it by throwing The Machine back against the cage.
The Machine misses with a body punch.
A short right from The Machine.
Gravius Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Machine is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Gravius Jr.
The Machine managing to block the knees to the body from Gravius Jr.
The Machine can't find room to land a body shot as Gravius Jr controls the action.
Gravius Jr lands a left hand.
The Machine scores with a shot to the side of Gravius Jr's head.
The Machine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Machine.
Gravius Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gravius Jr missing with knees to the body. #T4#
The Machine can't find room to land a body shot as Gravius Jr controls the action.
The Machine lands a nice shot to the body.
The Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gravius Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Machine's elbow.
A short right from The Machine.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravius Jr blocks an uppercut.
Gravius Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from The Machine.
The Machine misses with a body punch.
The Machine throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from The Machine on the inside.
Gravius Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by The Machine.
Gravius Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Machine misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from The Machine.
The Machine can't find room to land a body shot as Gravius Jr controls the action.
The Machine lands a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacque Mécanicien The Machine!

Event: CFC 589
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
Gravius Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Sellus Gravius Jr has been cut.
Reyes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gravius Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Gravius Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gravius Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reyes manages to avoid it.
Gravius Jr defending well as Reyes loads up on a big left hand.
Reyes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gravius Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reyes misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gravius Jr.
Reyes tries to counter by clinching up but Gravius Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Gravius Jr throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Reyes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reyes. #T1#
Reyes takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Toga Reyes has been cut.
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Reyes blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Reyes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gravius Jr blocks an uppercut.
Gravius Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reyes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Reyes throws a head punch that misses.
Gravius Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Gravius Jr tries to throw a body punch but Reyes avoids it by throwing Gravius Jr back against the cage.
Reyes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gravius Jr missing with knees to the body.
Reyes blocks a body shot from Gravius Jr.
Reyes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gravius Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Reyes prevents a body shot from Gravius Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Gravius Jr fails to land.
Reyes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gravius Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reyes is defending well for now.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reyes misses with a punch on the inside.
Reyes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gravius Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gravius Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Our sources have told us that Reyes has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Gravius Jr tries to throw a body punch but Reyes avoids it by throwing Gravius Jr back against the cage.
Reyes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gravius Jr tries a body shot but Reyes blocks it.
Reyes has a couple of punches blocked by Gravius Jr.
Reyes working aggressively here.
Gravius Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reyes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gravius Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Reyes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Reyes.
Reyes prevents a body shot from Gravius Jr.
Reyes swings wildly with an uppercut but Gravius Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Gravius Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gravius Jr missing with knees to the body.
Reyes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gravius Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reyes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A left hand lands to the body for Reyes.
Reyes avoiding damage as Gravius Jr throws knees to the body.
Reyes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gravius Jr.
Reyes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reyes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gravius Jr backwards.
Reyes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reyes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reyes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gravius Jr missing with knees to the body.
Reyes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gravius Jr is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gravius Jr.
Reyes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gravius Jr's elbow. #T4#
Gravius Jr 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.
Reyes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gravius Jr avoids it.
Reyes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reyes scores with a shoulder strike.
Reyes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gravius Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reyes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reyes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gravius Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reyes.
Reyes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gravius Jr avoids it.
Gravius Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reyes.
Gravius Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reyes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gravius Jr is defending well for now.
Gravius Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gravius Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reyes.
Reyes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toga Reyes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Reyes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A slow jab from Gravius Jr misses its intended target.
Gravius Jr misses with an uppercut. Reyes saw that one coming.
Gravius Jr throws a push kick but Reyes slaps the foot to one side.
Gravius Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reyes lands a glancing blow to the side of Gravius Jr's head.
Gravius Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes misses with a body shot.
Reyes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reyes blocks the body kick. #T1#
Reyes throws a sloppy body shot
and Gravius Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Gravius Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reyes's head.
Gravius Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#That has opened up Sellus Gravius Jr's cut even more.
Gravius Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gravius Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Reyes throws a right hand that Gravius Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Gravius Jr also avoids with ease.
Reyes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gravius Jr's hands.
Gravius Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Reyes tries to counter by clinching up but Gravius Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Reyes throws the left hand but Gravius Jr avoids the punch easily.
Reyes lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Gravius Jr can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Reyes and Gravius Jr drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Reyes.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toga Reyes!
Toga Reyes thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CFC 580
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Gravius Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Creed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gravius Jr with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Apollo Creed has been cut.
Gravius Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Creed lands with a right to the head.
Creed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creed stalling the fight.
I was talking to Creed 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Creed struggles to land a body shot inside as Gravius Jr controls his hands.
Gravius Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gravius Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Creed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gravius Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Creed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gravius Jr prevents a body shot from Creed .
Gravius Jr misses with a knee strike.
Gravius Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Creed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gravius Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Creed is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Creed 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gravius Jr tries to clinch up
and Creed counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Sellus Gravius Jr has been cut.#T1#
Gravius Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gravius Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Creed tries to keep at a distance but Gravius Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gravius Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Creed is defending well for now.
Gravius Jr blocks a body shot from Creed .
Creed tries to work over Gravius Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Creed fails to land.
Creed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gravius Jr or not.
Gravius Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Gravius Jr misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Creed .
Creed can't find room to land a body shot as Gravius Jr controls the action.
Gravius Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Creed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Gravius Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Creed is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Creed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Creed lands a hook that snaps the head of Gravius Jr backwards.
Gravius Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gravius Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravius Jrs head.
Gravius Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Creed avoids the damage to the body.
Creed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gravius Jr looks winded!
Creed lands an uppercut.
Creed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Creed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Creed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Creed tries to work over Gravius Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Creed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravius Jrs head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Creed .
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Creed avoids it.#T3##BC#
Creed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Creed looks to throw the jab but Gravius Jr is out of range.
Gravius Jr throws a head kick that misses
letting Creed counter with a right hand.
Gravius Jr throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Creed counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gravius Jr! Creed lets Gravius Jr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Gravius Jr is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Creed .
Gravius Jr wants to counter the offense by Creed and move into the clinch position.
Gravius Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Creed finish him?
Gravius Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Creed .
Gravius Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gravius Jr get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Gravius Jr stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Creed runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apollo Creed !

Event: CFC 573
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Torres or perhaps it was just good defense by Gravius Jr, which made it look bad.
Torres looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gravius Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Torres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Torres closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Torres lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Gravius Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Torres gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gravius Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gravius Jr is tightening it up a little... Torres has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Torres reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Torres taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gravius Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sellus Gravius Jr!
A victorious Sellus Gravius Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 563
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Gravius Jr misses with an uppercut. Jay saw that one coming.
Jay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Jay tries to get set, Gravius Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Jay manages to avoid the attempt.
Jay throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gravius Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Jay 's knee.
Jay blocks a leg kick.
Gravius Jr ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Gravius Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gravius Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Jay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gravius Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Jay misses the body punch
and Gravius Jr counters with a good low kick that Jay was not able to check.
Gravius Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jay.
Gravius Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravius Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Jay throws a lazy right hand but Gravius Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Gravius Jr counter with a right hand.
Kobra Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gravius Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Gravius Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Jay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr swings for the body but Jay moves out of range.
Gravius Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay.
Gravius Jr looks to land a right hand but Jay moved out of range.
Gravius Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Gravius Jr moves into the clinch.
Gravius Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Jay managing to block the knees to the body from Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jay is defending well for now.
Gravius Jr working Jay over with knees to the body.
Jay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jay misses with a punch on the inside.
Jay can't find room to land a body shot as Gravius Jr controls the action.
Gravius Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Jay is blocking nicely.
Jay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gravius Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Gravius Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jay misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravius Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jay managing to block the knees to the body from Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Gravius Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jay or not.
Gravius Jr tries to work over Jay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Gravius Jr.
Jay has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gravius Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jay can turn it around.
Jay looks winded!
Gravius Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gravius Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jay lands a body shot. #BC2#
Jay breaks from the clinch.
Gravius Jr staying out of range there.
Jay moves out of range of the leg kick from Gravius Jr.
It seemed like Jay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gravius Jr tries to clinch but Jay moves out of range.
Jay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gravius Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Gravius Jr lands with a cross.
A left lands for Gravius Jr.#T3#
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
Gravius Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jay let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gravius Jr throwing a counter right hand but Jay manages to avoid it.
Jay misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gravius Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jay was well out of range. Poor timing from Gravius Jr.
A nice leg kick from Gravius Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gravius Jr wants to clinch.#KD#
Gravius Jr lands a big head kick that sends Jay tumbling to the mat! Gravius Jr takes a step backwards and waves Jay back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Kobra Jay has been cut.
Gravius Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay scores with a jab to the head.
Jay's corner calls for a 1-2. Jay obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Jay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gravius Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jay misses with a left hand
and Gravius Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Jay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gravius Jr can pounce on him.
Jay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gravius Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gravius Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Gravius Jr scores with a leg kick.
Gravius Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jay counters with a nice uppercut.
Jay misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Gravius Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Jay throws a big shot that misses.
Jay's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gravius Jr under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gravius Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jay ducks right into an uppercut from Gravius Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sellus Gravius Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kobra Jay's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gravius Jr wants to clinch up but Jay keeps it at a distance.
Jay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gravius Jr.
Jay sizes up Gravius Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gravius Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay looks to land a right hand but Gravius Jr moved out of range.
Jay throws a hook but Gravius Jr blocks it.
Jay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gravius Jr lands with a straight right. Jay didn't see that one coming.
Gravius Jr throws a leg kick
and Jay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gravius Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jay can do to turn this around?
Jay scores with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Jay blocks the low kick.
Gravius Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay connects with a body shot.
That kick from Gravius Jr tenderised Jay's leg. Jay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jay throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Gravius Jr scores with a jab.
Jay misses with a straight left.
Jay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gravius Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gravius Jr tries to land a leg kick but Jay saw it coming and moves away.
Sellus Gravius Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jay, as that shot connected.
Jay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gravius Jr moves out of range as Jay strikes.
Gravius Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jay counters with a right hand to the body.
Jay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gravius Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jay throws out the jab.
Jay takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravius Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Gravius Jr connects with a leg kick.
Gravius Jr misses with a body shot.
Jay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gravius Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Gravius Jr moves into the clinch.
Jay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jay.
Jay wants to break free but Gravius Jr has control. #BC2#
Jay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jay scores with a jab to the head.
Jay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gravius Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gravius Jr moves in looking to clinch but Jay pushes him off.
Gravius Jr moves in looking to clinch but Jay pushes him off.#T3#
A shot to the body from Gravius Jr misses
enabling Jay to counter with a crisp jab.
Gravius Jr tries to move into range but Jay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gravius Jr lands with a right hand.
Jay throws a big shot that misses.
Jay misses with an uppercut. Gravius Jr saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Jay.
Gravius Jr tries to clinch but Jay is having none of it.
Jay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jay loads up on a big right hand but Gravius Jr slips the punch.
Gravius Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gravius Jr tries to clinch but Jay moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Gravius Jr thows a leg kick but Jay checks it
and Jay counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gravius Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jay.
It seemed like Jay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jay sizes up Gravius Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gravius Jr wants to clinch up but Jay keeps it at a distance.
Gravius Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Jay blocks the leg kick.
Gravius Jr tries to clinch up but Jay circles away and keeps his distance.
Jay unleashes a big counter combination but Gravius Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gravius Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gravius Jr scores with a one two! Jay had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jay lands a slapping body shot.
Gravius Jr throws a hook but Jay blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jay thuds his right hand into Gravius Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kobra Jay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kobra Jay's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jay circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gravius Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jay throws a hook but Gravius Jr avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Jay misses.
Gravius Jr wants to clinch up but Jay keeps it at a distance.
Jay lands a two punch combo.
Jay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gravius Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jay ducks under a wild hook from Gravius Jr.
Jay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gravius Jr tries to clinch up but Jay circles away and keeps his distance.
Jay throws out a counter right but Gravius Jr avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Gravius Jr ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Jay lands a really nice looking cross but Gravius Jr seems unphased.
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Gravius Jr is just out of range.
Gravius Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jay paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gravius Jr throws a leg kick which misses Jay's front leg but catches the back leg as Jay tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Gravius Jr.
It appears Gravius Jr was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gravius Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jay's hands.
Gravius Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Jay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gravius Jr misses with a straight right.
Jay misses with a two punch combination.
Jay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravius Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Gravius Jr slips under a jab from Jay.#T2#
Gravius Jr throws a low kick but Jay moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gravius Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gravius Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!#CL#
Gravius Jr drives through and clinches with Jay against the cage.
Gravius Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jay's efforts to push away.
Jay lands with a short shot to the head.
Gravius Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gravius Jr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Jay.
Jay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gravius Jr's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Jay scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Jay on the inside.
Jay scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Jay manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Jay scores with a shot to the body.
Jay misses the jab.
Gravius Jr slips under a jab from Jay.
Gravius Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jay is out of range.
Gravius Jr moves in looking to clinch but Jay pushes him off.
Jay throws a good cross that connects.
Jay throws out a loose jab but Gravius Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jay misses with a looping right.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravius Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Jay misses with a straight right.
Gravius Jr ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Gravius Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gravius Jr is looking to chop away at Jay's legs.
Jay throws a looping overhand right but Gravius Jr ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Jay lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jay throws a shot from downtown. Gravius Jr moves away and avoids it.
Jay lands with an overhand left.
Gravius Jr with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gravius Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr throws a hook to the side of Jay's head but Jay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jay! But no joy.
Jay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gravius Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch combination from Jay misses.
Jay slips a jab from Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Jay misses the target.
As Jay backs away, Gravius Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jay thows a left - swing and a miss!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobra Jay!

Event: CFC 554
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Clappertron bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gravius Jr's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Sellus Gravius Jr has been cut.
Clappertron avoids the head kick by Gravius Jr.
Clappertron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clappertron tests Gravius Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Clappertron lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gravius Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Gravius Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Clappertron moves out of range as Gravius Jr throws a body kick.
Gravius Jr misses with a leg kick
and Clappertron counters with a nice body kick.
Gravius Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Clappertron blocks the leg kick.
Clappertron throws out a counter right but Gravius Jr avoids it with no problem.
Clappertron scores with a kick to the body.
Clappertron is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clappertron thumps Gravius Jr with a low kick.
Clappertron connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Clappertron lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clappertron wants to slow Gravius Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Clappertron cracks Gravius Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clappertron is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Clappertron moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gravius Jr throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Clappertron counters with a nice right hand that sends Gravius Jr toppling to the canvas! Gravius Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Clappertron finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravius Jr wants to clinch but Clappertron slips to the side
and Clappertron counters with a huge left! Gravius Jr is in big trouble! He's backing up but Clappertron isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gravius Jr from any more damage. A dominating finish by Clappertron!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randal Clappertron!
Randal Clappertron decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 545
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Gardner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gravius Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gardner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gravius Jr digs a good body shot into Gardner's ribs.#CL#
Gravius Jr pushes Gardner up against the cage in a clinch.
Gardner tries for a takedown but Gravius Jr manages to get underhooks.
Gravius Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gardner backwards. #KD#
Gravius Jr drops Gardner with a big knee straight up the middle! Gardner is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Gardner is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rulon Gardner has been cut.
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!
Gardner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gravius Jr.
Gardner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravius Jr.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Gravius Jr moves into the clinch.#T1#
Gravius Jr dodges an elbow strike from Gardner. #BC2#
Gardner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gravius Jr keeps Gardner at a distance using the push kick.
Gardner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gardner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gravius Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gardner's knee momentarily.
Gardner looks winded!
Gravius Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gardner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Gravius Jr. #CL#
Gravius Jr forces Gardner back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Gravius Jr.
Gardner is looking for a takedown.
Sellus Gravius Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rulon Gardner.
Gravius Jr connects with a knee right up the middle! Gardner tumbles to the floor and Gravius Jr stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Sellus Gravius Jr!
A very excited looking Sellus Gravius Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Rulon Gardner spoke after the fight, saying 'Keith Peterson was at some dive bar with a $5 floozy right before this fight. I call kangaroo court.'.

Event: CFC 535
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gravius Jr checks a leg kick.
Chukwuma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gravius Jr's hands.
Gravius Jr thows a leg kick but Chukwuma checks it
and Chukwuma counters with a low kick, right behind Gravius Jr 's knee. #CL2#
Gravius Jr tries to keep at a distance but Chukwuma has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands with a left to the head.
Gravius Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chukwuma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chukwuma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gravius Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chukwuma misses with a punch to the body.
Chukwuma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gravius Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gravius Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chukwuma lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Chukwuma blocks with his arms.
Chukwuma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gravius Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gravius Jr blocks a body shot from Chukwuma.
Gravius Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gravius Jr with a knee to the head.
Chukwuma avoiding damage as Gravius Jr throws knees to the body. #T1#
Chukwuma can't find room to land a body shot as Gravius Jr controls the action.
Gravius Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chukwuma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chukwuma looking to throw knees to the head but Gravius Jr is blocking nicely.
Chukwuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gravius Jr's elbow.
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chukwuma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gravius Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gravius Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
Chukwuma tries to land a knee to the head but Gravius Jr blocks with his arms.
Chukwuma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gravius Jr avoids it.
Chukwuma crunches a lovely knee into Gravius Jr's ribcage.
Gravius Jr crunches a lovely knee into Chukwuma's ribcage.
Chukwuma lands with a short shot to the head.
Chukwuma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chukwuma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chukwuma throws a head punch that misses.
Gravius Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chukwuma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Gravius Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gravius Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gravius Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravius Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Gravius Jr.
Chukwuma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gravius Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gravius Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chukwuma.
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Chukwuma blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chukwuma obliges.
Chukwuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chukwuma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gravius Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gravius Jr's face.
Chukwuma can't find room to land a body shot as Gravius Jr controls the action.
Chukwuma lands a knee to the body.
Gravius Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chukwuma unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Chukwuma tries to land a knee to the head but Gravius Jr blocks with his arms.
Chukwuma lands a nice knee to the body.
Gravius Jr is breathing heavily.
Chukwuma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chukwuma fails to land.
Chukwuma lands a shoulder strike.
Chukwuma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Sellus Gravius Jr has been cut.
Chukwuma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chukwuma obliges.
Gravius Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gravius Jr misses with a knee strike.
Chukwuma landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands a hook that snaps the head of Gravius Jr backwards.
Chukwuma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravius Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chukwuma is defending well for now.
Gravius Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Chukwuma tries to throw a body punch but Gravius Jr avoids it by throwing Chukwuma back against the cage.
Chukwuma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gravius Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gravius Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chukwuma tries to land knees in the clinch but Gravius Jr avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Gravius Jr.
Chukwuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gravius Jr misses with a knee strike.
Chukwuma managing to block the knees to the body from Gravius Jr.
Chukwuma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gravius Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Chukwuma missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Chukwuma.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chukwuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr connects with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tinashe Chukwuma dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chukwuma takes a swing at Gravius Jr's ribcage but misses.
Gravius Jr wants to land a leg kick but Chukwuma is out of range.
Gravius Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chukwuma counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Chukwuma misses the target.
Chukwuma moves out of range of the body kick from Gravius Jr.
A leg kick checked by Chukwuma.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gravius Jr. #CL#
Gravius Jr drives through and clinches with Chukwuma against the cage.
Chukwuma avoiding damage as Gravius Jr throws knees to the body.
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chukwuma avoids it.
Chukwuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gravius Jr's elbow.
Gravius Jr missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Chukwuma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chukwuma.
Gravius Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Chukwuma lands a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chukwuma obliges.
Chukwuma lands a right hand.
Chukwuma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chukwuma is working Gravius Jr over against the cage.
Chukwuma lands a nice knee to the body.
Gravius Jr misses with a knee strike.
Chukwuma landing knees to the body.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chukwuma is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chukwuma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gravius Jr backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Chukwuma on the inside.
Gravius Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chukwuma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chukwuma unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gravius Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Chukwuma is working Gravius Jr over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Chukwuma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chukwuma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gravius Jr is defending well for now.
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chukwuma lands a nice elbow.
Chukwuma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chukwuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chukwuma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gravius Jr avoids it.
Chukwuma managing to block the knees to the body from Gravius Jr.
Chukwuma can't find room to land a body shot as Gravius Jr controls the action.
Gravius Jr blocking some punches.
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Chukwuma blocks with his arms.
Gravius Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Gravius Jr takes a shot to the head.
Chukwuma lands a nice shot to the body.
Gravius Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chukwuma misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Chukwuma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gravius Jr is defending well for now.
Chukwuma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gravius Jr misses with a knee strike.
Chukwuma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gravius Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Chukwuma avoids the damage to the body.
Chukwuma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gravius Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Chukwuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gravius Jr's elbow.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Chukwuma. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Chukwuma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gravius Jr with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chukwuma misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Chukwuma.
Gravius Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chukwuma throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Gravius Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Gravius Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Chukwuma avoids the damage to the body.
Chukwuma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chukwuma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gravius Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chukwuma misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chukwuma.
Chukwuma trying to land knees to the body.
Gravius Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Chukwuma avoids the damage to the body.
Chukwuma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gravius Jr blocking some punches.
Gravius Jr tries a knee to the head but Chukwuma blocks it.
Chukwuma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gravius Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Chukwuma trying to land knees to the body.
Chukwuma trying to land knees to the body.
Chukwuma tries to work over Gravius Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tinashe Chukwuma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Chukwuma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chukwuma looking to throw knees to the head but Gravius Jr is blocking nicely.
Chukwuma scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chukwuma blocks it with crossed arms.
Gravius Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chukwuma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chukwuma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chukwuma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwuma landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravius Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Gravius Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chukwuma misses with a punch on the inside.
Gravius Jr with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravius Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chukwuma. #T1#
Chukwuma can't find room to land a body shot as Gravius Jr controls the action.
Gravius Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chukwuma is defending well for now.
Chukwuma looking to throw knees to the head but Gravius Jr is blocking nicely.
Chukwuma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gravius Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chukwuma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chukwuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chukwuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gravius Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Chukwuma is blocking nicely.
Chukwuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gravius Jr missing with knees to the body.
Chukwuma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gravius Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chukwuma lands a hook that snaps the head of Gravius Jr backwards.
Chukwuma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gravius Jr backwards.
Chukwuma misses with a knee strike.
Gravius Jr prevents a body shot from Chukwuma.
Sellus Gravius Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chukwuma lands a shoulder strike.
Chukwuma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gravius Jr is defending well for now.
Gravius Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chukwuma.
A right hand to the body from Chukwuma.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chukwuma trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chukwuma.
Gravius Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chukwuma is defending well for now.
Gravius Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chukwuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chukwuma trying to land knees to the body.
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chukwuma avoids it.
Gravius Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chukwuma lands an uppercut.
Gravius Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chukwuma blocks it with crossed arms.
Chukwuma lands a right hand. #T3#
Chukwuma tries to work over Gravius Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gravius Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chukwuma blocks it with crossed arms.
Gravius Jr avoiding damage as Chukwuma throws knees to the body.
Gravius Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chukwuma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gravius Jr misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Chukwuma.
Gravius Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gravius Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chukwuma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chukwuma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gravius Jr missing with knees to the body.
Gravius Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Chukwuma is blocking nicely.
Chukwuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gravius Jr's elbow.
Gravius Jr misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
A short left from Chukwuma.
Gravius Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravius Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chukwuma unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gravius Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chukwuma tries to land knees in the clinch but Gravius Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Chukwuma trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tinashe Chukwuma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chukwuma landing knees to the head.
Chukwuma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gravius Jr's face.
A shot in the inside from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands with a right to the head.
Chukwuma lands a hook that snaps the head of Gravius Jr backwards.
Chukwuma lands a nice knee to the body.
Chukwuma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Chukwuma.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tinashe Chukwuma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chukwuma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CFC 525
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Gravius Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vayrynen lands a slapping body shot.
Gravius Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vayrynen swings for the body but Gravius Jr moves out of range. #TD2#
Vayrynen looking to score a takedown here. Gravius Jr is defending well but Vayrynen drives through and ends up in Gravius Jr's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vayrynen is looking to pass into half guard but Gravius Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gravius Jr is in guard.#REVR#
Gravius Jr preventing the sweep.
Gravius Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vayrynen's guard.
Vayrynen working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vayrynen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gravius Jr has picked Vayrynen up and slammed him! Vayrynen can't keep hold of the triangle and Gravius Jr manages to pass to side control!
Vayrynen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gravius Jr's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vayrynen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Vayrynen is looking for a sweep. Gravius Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Vayrynen actively working from the bottom here.
Gravius Jr wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Vayrynen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gravius Jr pulls his head out easily.
Vayrynen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Vayrynen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gravius Jr pulls his head out easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gravius Jr tries to stand and escape but Vayrynen is controlling the position.
Gravius Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Vayrynen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Vayrynen looking for subs from the bottom but Gravius Jr mounts him!
Gravius Jr wants to get back to his feet but Vayrynen is holding on tight.
Vayrynen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Vayrynen tries to reverse the position but Gravius Jr maintains control.
Vayrynen is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Vayrynen tries to lock up and control but Gravius Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gravius Jr is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Vayrynen is working to get back to half guard.
Vayrynen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vayrynen is trying desperately to improve position.
Vayrynen keeps trying to improve his position.
Gravius Jr tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. #T4#
Vayrynen is looking to improve his position but Gravius Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#SU#
Gravius Jr stands up from mount. Strange move.
Vayrynen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gravius Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vayrynen misses with a wild body shot.
Gravius Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gravius Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gravius Jr motions for Vayrynen to come forward. Gravius Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Vayrynen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gravius Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vayrynen is in Gravius Jr's guard.
Vayrynen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gravius Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Vayrynen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gravius Jr has picked Vayrynen up and slammed him! Vayrynen can't keep hold of the triangle and Gravius Jr manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sellus Gravius Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Gravius Jr drives through and clinches with Vayrynen against the cage.
Gravius Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vayrynen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gravius Jr misses with a knee strike.
Vayrynen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vayrynen avoiding damage as Gravius Jr throws knees to the body.
Gravius Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Vayrynen is blocking nicely.
Gravius Jr missing with knees to the body.
Gravius Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gravius Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vayrynen is defending well for now.
Vayrynen looking to stall.
Gravius Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravius Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vayrynen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gravius Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gravius Jr tries a knee to the head but Vayrynen blocks it.
Vayrynen is breathing heavily.#T1#
Vayrynen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gravius Jr working Vayrynen over with knees to the body.
Gravius Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gravius Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vayrynen's face. #CUT#It looks like Paavo Vayrynen has been cut.
Vayrynen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gravius Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vayrynen.
Gravius Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gravius Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vayrynen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vayrynen avoiding damage.
Gravius Jr trying to land knees to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Vayrynen has eaten all the pies!
Vayrynen wants to stall.
Vayrynen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vayrynen is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Gravius Jr has denied him.
Vayrynen is stalling here. #T2#
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vayrynen avoids it.
Gravius Jr connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Paavo Vayrynen's cut even more.
Gravius Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vayrynen.
Gravius Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Vayrynen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vayrynen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gravius Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gravius Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Gravius Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Vayrynen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gravius Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gravius Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vayrynen can do to turn this around?
Vayrynen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Gravius Jr missing with knees to the body.
Vayrynen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vayrynen avoids it.
Gravius Jr landing knees to the body.
Gravius Jr lands a knee to the head.
Gravius Jr has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Vayrynen - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Gravius Jr, and another! Vayrynen is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Sellus Gravius Jr!
Sellus Gravius Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CFC 517
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Gravius Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gravius Jr stops a takedown attempt from Donia.
Gravius Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Donia takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Pier Donia has been cut.#TD2#
Donia has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gravius Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Donia manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Donia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gravius Jr is looking to improve his position.
Gravius Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donia is working away from the top position though.
Gravius Jr tries to roll over but Donia keeps him under control.
Donia working Gravius Jr over with strikes. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Donia lands a nice short elbow.
Gravius Jr is looking for a sweep. Donia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Donia throwing shots but Gravius Jr is blocking nicely.
Gravius Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Donia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Donia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gravius Jr wants to improve his position but Donia is controlling well.
Gravius Jr gets back to full guard.
Gravius Jr is trying to control the position but Donia postures up.
Gravius Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Donia.
Donia won't allow Gravius Jr to sweep him here.
Gravius Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gravius Jr is trying to keep Donia in close.
Gravius Jr wants to sweep here but Donia controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Gravius Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Donia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gravius Jr managing to control the position.
Donia throws a big elbow that misses.
Gravius Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Donia wants to control from the top but Gravius Jr keeps moving.
Gravius Jr looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gravius Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Gravius Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Donia.
Donia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A nice leg kick from Gravius Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gravius Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Donia moves out of range easily.
Gravius Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donia with the counter takedown but Gravius Jr avoids it easily.
Gravius Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Donia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donia feints the counter takedown.
Donia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gravius Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Donia moves out of range easily.
Gravius Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Donia circles away.
Donia feints the counter takedown.
Gravius Jr misses with a low kick as Donia jumps back.
Gravius Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Donia checks it well.
Donia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gravius Jr defends it well.
Donia takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T4#
Donia avoids the head kick by Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Donia moves out of range easily.
And Donia tries to counter it with a takedown but Gravius Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Donia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gravius Jr can pounce on him.
Donia blocks a head kick by Gravius Jr.
Donia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gravius Jr defends it well.
Gravius Jr misses with a low kick.
Donia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gravius Jr defends it well.
Gravius Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gravius Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gravius Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gravius Jr.
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!
Gravius Jr with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sellus Gravius Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pier Donia's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A head kick by Gravius Jr misses #TD2#
and Donia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gravius Jr!
Donia working the ground and pound.
Gravius Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gravius Jr is pressing down on Donia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Donia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gravius Jr working a defensive guard but Donia manages to pass into side control anyway.
Pier Donia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gravius Jr is looking for a sweep.
Gravius Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gravius Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
Donia in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Donia working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Donia trying to control the action but Gravius Jr is working from the bottom.
Gravius Jr stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Gravius Jr is trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donia creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gravius Jr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
Gravius Jr dodges the ground and pound from Donia.
Donia grinds an elbow into Gravius Jr's temple.
Gravius Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gravius Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gravius Jr controlling the position well.
Gravius Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Donia.
Donia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Donia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Donia drops an elbow to the side of Gravius Jr's head.
Gravius Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Donia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gravius Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gravius Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Donia.
Gravius Jr wants to control but Donia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Donia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Gravius Jr wants to control but Donia is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Donia there.
Donia thows a huge punch but Gravius Jr dodges it nicely.
Gravius Jr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gravius Jr is pressing down on Donia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Donia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gravius Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Donia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gravius Jr is trying to keep Donia in close.
Donia throwing strikes from guard but Gravius Jr blocks nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Donia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gravius Jr is on top in guard. #REVR#
Donia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Gravius Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gravius Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Donia's guard.
Donia trying to control the position.
Gravius Jr content to stall in guard here.
Gravius Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Donia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gravius Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Donia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Donia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gravius Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gravius Jr wants to control but Donia is keeping him busy.
Donia tries to buck Gravius Jr off but Gravius Jr is having none of it.
Donia struggling a bit here.
Gravius Jr wants to stand but Donia is controlling his arm.
Gravius Jr trying to control the action but Donia is working from the bottom.
Gravius Jr controls the position.
Gravius Jr trying to control the action but Donia is working from the bottom.
Gravius Jr working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pier Donia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pier Donia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gravius Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Gravius Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Gravius Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Donia tries for a takedown but Gravius Jr manages to get underhooks.
Gravius Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gravius Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Donia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Donia wants to take the fight to the mat but Gravius Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sellus Gravius Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pier Donia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donia can't get the takedown.
Donia is trying to drag Gravius Jr to the mat but Gravius Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Donia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gravius Jr prevents it. #T1#
Donia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees to the body from Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr misses with a knee strike.
Gravius Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Donia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gravius Jr landing knees to the body.
Donia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gravius Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Donia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gravius Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gravius Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Donia won't want to take too many of those.
Gravius Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Donia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gravius Jr crunches a lovely knee into Donia's ribcage.#T2#
Gravius Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Donia blocks it with crossed arms.
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Donia blocks with his arms.
Donia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gravius Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravius Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Donia won't want to take too many of those.
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gravius Jr landing knees to the head.
Gravius Jr landing knees to the head.
Gravius Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Donia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gravius Jr scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Pier Donia's cut even more.#T3#
Gravius Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #KD#
Gravius Jr drops Donia with a big knee straight up the middle! Donia is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Donia is rocked!
Gravius Jr throws a leg kick which misses Donia's front leg but catches the back leg as Donia tries to avoid it.
Donia is still on wobbly legs! Can Gravius Jr finish him?
Gravius Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donia can do to turn this around?
Gravius Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donia.
Gravius Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Donia off balance momentarily.
Donia seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Gravius Jr rushes Donia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gravius Jr has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Donia - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Gravius Jr, and another! Donia is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Sellus Gravius Jr!
A relieved looking Sellus Gravius Jr 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: CFC 390k Testie 4
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Gilm throws out a leg kick but Juice moves out of range and Gilm only half commits.
Gilm misses with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Juice crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gilm - the referee stops the clock and Juice gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gilm. Juice manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gilm throws a lazy head kick
and Juice makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gilm misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Gilm is predictable there #CL2#
and Juice counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Juice.
Juice avoiding damage as Gilm throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilm takes a knee to the side of the body.
Juice with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Juice using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gilm tries a knee to the head but Juice blocks it. #T1#
Gilm landing knees to the body.
Juice managing to block the knees to the body from Gilm.
Juice landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Juice tries to land a knee to the head but Gilm blocks with his arms.
Gilm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Juice with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gilm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Juice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Juice tries to land knees in the clinch but Gilm avoids the damage to the body.
Gilm throws a knee to the head but misses.
Juice on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gilm tries to land a knee to the head but Juice blocks with his arms.
Juice with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gilm missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Gilm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Juice is defending well for now.
Juice with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Slim Gilm has been cut.
Juice trying to land knees to the body.
Juice misses with a knee strike.
Gilm misses with a knee to the head.
Juice with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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!
Juice avoiding damage as Gilm throws knees to the body.
Gilm tries a knee to the head but Juice blocks it.
Juice with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Juice tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gilm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Juice blocks it with crossed arms.
Gilm tries a knee to the head but Juice blocks it.
Gilm misses with a knee strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 9:10
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chili Juice!
A relieved looking Chili Juice thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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