Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 597
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
Bjurstrom throws out a loose jab but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bjurstrom blocks it well.
Bjurstrom cracks Murray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bjurstrom scores with a jab to the head.
Bjurstrom throws a leg kick which misses Murray 's front leg but catches the back leg as Murray tries to avoid it.
Bjurstrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Bjurstrom thows a leg kick but Murray checks it
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook to the body
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bjurstrom. #T1#
Nice jab there from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bjurstrom somewhat.
Bjurstrom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murray blocks a low kick nicely.
Murray replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bjurstrom blocks it well.
Marco Bjurstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Bjurstrom tests Murray 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bjurstrom misses with a leg kick
and Murray counters with a right hand to the body.
Bjurstrom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bjurstrom somewhat.
Murray is trying to counter with his kicks.
Murray 's coach down at Casa Steel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Murray 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bjurstrom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murray tries to avoid it but Bjurstrom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murray to the ground. Murray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murray unleashes a big counter combination but Bjurstrom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Bjurstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjurstrom thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Murray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bjurstrom throws a hook but Murray avoids it easily.
Murray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook to the body
and Murray makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bjurstrom really felt that one!
Bjurstrom tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Murray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murray ! But no joy.
Bjurstrom misses with a right hand
and Murray finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bjurstrom looks for a takedown but Murray sprawls well.
Murray is trying to counter with his kicks.#T4#
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bjurstrom misses with a wild body shot.
Bjurstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bjurstrom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Bjurstrom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray blocks the body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjurstrom misses with a right hand
and Murray counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Bjurstrom 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#
Bjurstrom misses with a hook to the body
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bjurstrom looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range.
Bjurstrom scoring well with a low kick there.
Bjurstrom throws a solid leg kick but Murray takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bjurstrom.
A countering left hand to the body from Murray misses.
Murray takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bjurstrom.
Marco Bjurstrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
Murray is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Bjurstrom missing with a left hand there. Murray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bjurstrom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bjurstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Murray misses.
Bjurstrom misses with a body shot.
Murray unleashes a big counter combination but Bjurstrom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Murray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murray gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bjurstrom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bjurstrom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murray can do to turn this around?#T2#
Bjurstrom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray .
A slow jab from Bjurstrom misses its intended target.
Lee Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bjurstrom missing with a left hand there. Murray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bjurstrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bjurstrom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Bjurstrom misses with a looping right.
Murray throws out a counter right but Bjurstrom avoids it with no problem.
Murray takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bjurstrom throws a leg kick
and Murray counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T3#
Bjurstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Murray throws a fast counter high kick but Bjurstrom manages to duck under it in time.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjurstrom throws out the jab.
Murray steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bjurstrom misses with an uppercut
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
Bjurstrom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murray now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bjurstrom swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murray counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Bjurstrom badly! He tries to strike back but Murray puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Bjurstrom out cold! Oh man, Bjurstrom will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lee Murray !

Event: CFC 588
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Raharu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bjurstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raharu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raharu tries to clinch up but Bjurstrom circles away and keeps his distance.
Bjurstrom takes one on the button.
Raharu scores with a one two! Bjurstrom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Raharu is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Raharu moves into range and clinches up with Bjurstrom.
Raharu pushes Bjurstrom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom is working Raharu over against the cage.
Raharu cracks Bjurstrom with a nice body shot.
Bjurstrom taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bjurstrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Raharu.
Raharu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Raharu letting Bjurstrom take a breather here.
Raharu tries to throw a body punch but Bjurstrom avoids it by throwing Raharu back against the cage.
Raharu lands a left hand.
A short right from Raharu. #T1#
Raharu has a couple of punches blocked by Bjurstrom.
Raharu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjurstrom lands a left hand.
Bjurstrom wants to stall.
A short left from Raharu.
Raharu lands a hook that snaps the head of Bjurstrom backwards.
Raharu is trying to drag Bjurstrom to the mat but Bjurstrom just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom slows down the pace here.
Bjurstrom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Bjurstrom.
Raharu misses with the head strike.
Bjurstrom throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Raharu lands a hook that snaps the head of Bjurstrom backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Bjurstrom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjurstrom blocking some punches.
Raharu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raharu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bjurstrom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raharu misses with a punch on the inside.
Bjurstrom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharu's elbow.
A short right from Raharu.
Raharu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bjurstrom misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Raharu.
Raharu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharu scores with a hook to the body.
Raharu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bjurstrom backwards.
Bjurstrom stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Raharu misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Bjurstrom lands a shoulder strike.
Raharu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bjurstrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bjurstrom lands a hook that snaps the head of Raharu backwards.
Bjurstrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raharu blocks an uppercut.
Bjurstrom misses with the head strike.
Raharu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bjurstrom's elbow.
Raharu gets through Bjurstrom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raharu takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Raharu manages to break the clinch.
Raharu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bjurstrom momentarily.
Raharu tries to clinch
and Bjurstrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharu tries to clinch up.
Bjurstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharu moves away.#T4##KD#
Bjurstrom cracks Raharu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Raharu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bjurstrom finish him? #ROC#Raharu is rocked!#CL2#
Raharu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bjurstrom, pushing him back against the cage.
Raharu is still on wobbly legs! Can Bjurstrom finish him?
Raharu misses with some punches.
Raharu seems to have recovered his senses.
Raharu tries to work over Bjurstrom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bjurstrom lands an uppercut.
Raharu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjurstrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharu lands with a short shot to the head.
Bjurstrom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharu has a couple of punches blocked by Bjurstrom.
Raharu throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Raharu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bjurstrom lands an uppercut.
Raharu tries to work over Bjurstrom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raharu presses Bjurstrom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Omar Raharu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Raharu throws a shot from downtown. Bjurstrom moves away and avoids it.
Bjurstrom scores with a sloppy right hand. Raharu should have avoided that one.
Raharu moves out of range of the body kick from Bjurstrom.
Raharu lands with a nice body punch.
Raharu throws a good cross that connects.
Raharu slips under a jab.
Raharu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjurstrom.
Raharu connects with a body shot.
Raharu misses with a wild body shot.
Raharu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raharu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bjurstrom. #CL2#
Raharu closes the distance and clinches.
Raharu misses with the head strike. #T1#
Bjurstrom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raharu tries to throw a body punch but Bjurstrom avoids it by throwing Raharu back against the cage.
Bjurstrom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raharu backwards.
Raharu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raharu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Omar Raharu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bjurstrom leaning against his opponent.
Raharu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raharu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjurstrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bjurstrom trying to control the position but instead, Raharu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bjurstrom into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Raharu fails to land.
Raharu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjurstrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharu tries to throw a body punch but Bjurstrom avoids it by throwing Raharu back against the cage.
Bjurstrom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharu's elbow.
Raharu trying to control the position but instead, Bjurstrom has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raharu into the cage.#T2#
Raharu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bjurstrom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bjurstrom blocking some punches.
Raharu prevents Bjurstrom from breaking the clinch.
Bjurstrom working aggressively here.
A short left from Bjurstrom.
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!
Raharu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bjurstrom stalling in the clinch but Raharu improves position.
Raharu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raharu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bjurstrom tries to throw a body punch but Raharu avoids it by throwing Bjurstrom back against the cage.
Raharu misses with a body punch.
Bjurstrom lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bjurstrom.
Raharu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjurstrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharu being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Raharu misses with some punches.
Raharu misses with some punches.
Raharu has a couple of punches blocked by Bjurstrom.
Raharu struggles to land a body shot inside as Bjurstrom controls his hands.
Bjurstrom is trying to break the clinch but Raharu has him pressed against the cage.
Raharu scores with a shot to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Raharu.
Stalling in the clinch from Bjurstrom.
Raharu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bjurstrom blocks a body shot from Raharu. #T4#
Raharu throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjurstrom.
Raharu misses with a punch on the inside.
Bjurstrom prevents a body shot from Raharu.
Bjurstrom tries to work over Raharu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raharu tries to work over Bjurstrom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raharu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bjurstrom looking to slow down the pace here.
Bjurstrom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bjurstrom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raharu backwards.
Raharu misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bjurstrom leaning his opponent against the cage.
Raharu misses with some punches.
Bjurstrom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raharus head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Raharu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Raharu.
Bjurstrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharu was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjurstrom.
Raharu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Raharu tries to clinch but Bjurstrom moves out of range. #TD#
Bjurstrom shoots in and gets a takedown into Raharu's guard.
Bjurstrom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bjurstrom advances to half guard.
Bjurstrom working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Raharu's thigh. Raharu counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bjurstrom controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Bjurstrom drops back looking for a leg! Raharu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Raharu manages to kick Bjurstrom off! Bjurstrom jumps back into Raharu's guard.
Bjurstrom trying to control but Raharu is working from the bottom.
Raharu has Bjurstrom pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raharu being controlled here, momentarily.
Bjurstrom wants to control from the top but Raharu keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raharu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bjurstrom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raharu tests Bjurstrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raharu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raharu wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Raharu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bjurstrom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bjurstrom throws a lazy right hand but Raharu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom connects with a leg kick.
Raharu moves in looking to clinch but Bjurstrom pushes him off.
Raharu jabs Bjurstrom right on the nose. Bjurstrom blinks but takes it well.
Bjurstrom looks to throw the jab but Raharu is out of range.
Raharu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jab, jab by Bjurstrom - just one landing.
Bjurstrom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Raharu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Raharu misses its intended target. #CL2#
Raharu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bjurstrom holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bjurstrom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjurstrom taking a breather.
Raharu struggles to land a body shot inside as Bjurstrom controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raharu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bjurstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bjurstrom scores with a shot to the side of Raharu's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bjurstrom.
Omar Raharu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raharu.
Bjurstrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bjurstrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharu prevents a body shot from Bjurstrom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjurstrom prevents a body shot from Raharu.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bjurstrom throws a head punch that misses.
Marco Bjurstrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjurstrom misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Bjurstrom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raharu 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Omar Raharu!

Event: CFC 578
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Ning scores with a hook to the body. Bjurstrom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some bone on bone action there as Bjurstrom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bjurstrom is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Ning decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ning throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bjurstrom to regain full guard.
Ning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bjurstrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bjurstrom keeping moving, preventing Ning from controlling successfully.
Ning has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 3Band MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bjurstrom throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1#
Bjurstrom keeping full guard, as Ning tries to pass.
Bjurstrom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ning trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjurstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ning wants to pass the guard but Bjurstrom is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ning throws a looping overhand right but Bjurstrom ducks down to avoid it.
Bjurstrom is looking to counter punch.
Ning misses with an uppercut
and Bjurstrom counters with a nice body shot.
Ning jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bjurstrom is looking to counter with head kicks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Ning misses the target.
Bjurstrom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ning fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bjurstrom checks it well.
Marco Bjurstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ning takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bjurstrom with the inside leg kick.
Ning sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ning misses with a body punch
letting Bjurstrom counter with a right hand.
Ning walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3##TD2#
Ning darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Bjurstrom has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ning is on him like a limpet, forcing Bjurstrom back against the cage.
Bjurstrom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bjurstrom scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bjurstrom stalling in the clinch.
Bjurstrom is working Ning over against the cage.
Bjurstrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bjurstrom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ning backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjurstrom has Ning pushed against the cage.
Bjurstrom'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.
Bjurstrom seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bjurstrom has Ning pressed against the cage. #BC#
Bjurstrom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ning rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bjurstrom makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ning looks winded!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ning . Bjurstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Bjurstrom misses its target.
Ning is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Bjurstrom dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bjurstrom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ning .
Bjurstrom stuffs the takedown attempt from Ning . Ning gets slowly back to his feet.
Ning throws a body punch but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Ning is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bjurstrom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Bjurstrom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ning .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ning misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bjurstrom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marco Bjurstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wee Ning .
Ning misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Bjurstrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bjurstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ning .
Bjurstrom misses with a body shot.
Wee Ning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom avoids the body shot from Ning .
A looping hook to the body misses from Ning . Bjurstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ning misses the body punch
and Bjurstrom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
A slow jab from Bjurstrom misses its intended target.
Ning doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ning closes the distance and clinches up with Bjurstrom, looking for a takedown. Ning pushes Bjurstrom against the cage but Bjurstrom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ning shoots and misses
and Bjurstrom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ning throws a sloppy body shot
and Bjurstrom makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ning really felt that one!
Ning is breathing heavily.
Ning misses with a right hand
and Bjurstrom counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Ning off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Bjurstrom follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Ning was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marco Bjurstrom!
A relieved looking Marco Bjurstrom 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 567
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Bjurstrom misses with a wild combination.
Dienekes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bjurstrom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dienekes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom throws a hook but Dienekes avoids it easily.
Bjurstrom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dienekes is out of range and Bjurstrom settles back down.
Dienekes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bjurstrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dienekes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dienekes tries to counter with a takedown but Bjurstrom is quick to defend against it.
Bjurstrom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dienekes doesn't seem bothered though.
Marco Bjurstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bjurstrom throws a body punch but Dienekes moves out of range.
Bjurstrom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dienekes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bjurstrom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dienekes on the side of the head.
Dienekes moves out of range of the strikes.
Bjurstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Dienekes is just out of range.
Bjurstrom misses with an uppercut. Dienekes saw that one coming.
Dienekes attempts a counter takedown but Bjurstrom avoids it well and moves away.
Bjurstrom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dienekes.
A shot to the body from Bjurstrom misses #TD#
and Dienekes counters with a single leg into guard. Bjurstrom didn't expect that.
Our spies down at at Jorzi GYM inform us that Bjurstrom has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dienekes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Dienekes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bjurstrom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dienekes is looking to work some ground and pound but Bjurstrom has wrist control.
Dienekes trying to control but Bjurstrom is working from the bottom.
Dienekes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bjurstrom trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dienekes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bjurstrom trying to keep a closed guard but Dienekes is proving a slippery customer.
Dienekes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Dienekes throws a big right hand that misses.
Bjurstrom keeping moving, preventing Dienekes from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bjurstrom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dienekes.
Bjurstrom working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bjurstrom misses with an uppercut. Dienekes saw that one coming.
Dienekes attempts a counter takedown but Bjurstrom avoids it well and moves away.
Bjurstrom is looking to chop away at Dienekes's legs.
Bjurstrom swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Dienekes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bjurstrom won't be happy with that.
Bjurstrom parries the strikes from Dienekes easily there. Dienekes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bjurstrom to escape.
Dienekes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dienekes trying to control the position but Bjurstrom is working away. #T4#
Dienekes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjurstrom pushes Dienekes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dienekes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dienekes tries to score with some ground and pound. Bjurstrom controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dienekes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dienekes working away.
Dienekes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dienekes scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dienekes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dienekes controlling the position. #SUB#
Dienekes is trying to get an arm triangle but Bjurstrom is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marco Bjurstrom will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bjurstrom throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Dienekes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bjurstrom!
Dienekes lands an elbow.
Bjurstrom is trying to get back to half guard.
Dienekes throws an elbow but Bjurstrom slips to the side and avoids it well.
Doric Dienekes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dienekes in side control, throwing shots but Bjurstrom defends.
Bjurstrom is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dienekes is controlling him well.
Dienekes is working Bjurstrom over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom is not content to let Dienekes control the position.
Dienekes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Dienekes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bjurstrom to see if he's OK.
Dienekes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dienekes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dienekes controls the position from side control.
Dienekes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bjurstrom is avoiding damage well.
Bjurstrom is not content to let Dienekes control the position.
Dienekes throws a strike aimed at the side of Bjurstrom's head but Bjurstrom avoids it well.#T2#
Bjurstrom is trying to buck Dienekes off.
The strikes coming from Dienekes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dienekes trying to control the action but Bjurstrom is working from the bottom.
Dienekes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bjurstrom sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dienekes sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bjurstrom is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dienekes is trying to ground and pound but Bjurstrom uses the momentary lack of control by Dienekes to regain half guard.
Bjurstrom tries to get to full guard but Dienekes has control of the leg.
Dienekes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Dienekes thows a huge punch but Bjurstrom dodges it nicely.
Dienekes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bjurstrom preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dienekes working Bjurstrom over with strikes.
Dienekes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dienekes is trying to control the action in half guard but Bjurstrom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dienekes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dienekes thows a huge punch but Bjurstrom dodges it nicely. #T4#
Dienekes is keen to just control but Bjurstrom is a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dienekes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bjurstrom's head.
Dienekes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bjurstrom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dienekes drops an elbow to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Dienekes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dienekes slips a nice elbow through Bjurstrom's hands, connecting with Bjurstrom's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dienekes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dienekes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dienekes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doric Dienekes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Dienekes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bjurstrom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dienekes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dienekes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bjurstrom sprawls and moves away.
Bjurstrom misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Dienekes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dienekes.
Bjurstrom keeping moving, preventing Dienekes from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dienekes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dienekes throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dienekes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Dienekes throws a big elbow that misses.
Dienekes postures up in Bjurstrom's guard and throws a big left but Bjurstrom blocks it. #T1#
Bjurstrom wants to stand but Dienekes is controlling the position.
Dienekes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dienekes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bjurstrom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dienekes throws a big elbow that misses.
Dienekes throwing strikes from guard but Bjurstrom blocks nicely.
Dienekes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dienekes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bjurstrom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dienekes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dienekes scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Dienekes throws a big elbow that misses.
Dienekes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dienekes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjurstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marco Bjurstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bjurstrom clobbers Dienekes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dienekes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dienekes slips a straight right by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
Dienekes tries to counter with a takedown but Bjurstrom is quick to defend against it.
Bjurstrom throws a body punch but Dienekes moves out of range.
Dienekes feinted with a counter takedown.
Marco Bjurstrom seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Bjurstrom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dienekes's head backwards.
Bjurstrom throws a body shot but no joy.
Dienekes feinted with a counter takedown.
Dienekes needs to keep his hands up - Bjurstrom had a free shot at his head there.
Bjurstrom throws a hook to the side of Dienekes's head but Dienekes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bjurstrom throws a hook but Dienekes blocks it.
Bjurstrom throws a hook but Dienekes blocks it.
Dienekes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bjurstrom sprawls and moves away.
Bjurstrom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dienekes slips a straight right by Bjurstrom.#T4#
Bjurstrom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bjurstrom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Doric Dienekes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bjurstrom throws a hook but Dienekes avoids it easily.
Dienekes tries to counter with a takedown but Bjurstrom is quick to defend against it.
Bjurstrom misses with an uppercut.
Dienekes feinted with a counter takedown.
Bjurstrom throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Dienekes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Dienekes is working for a submission of some sort.
Dienekes winds up and cracks Bjurstrom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Bjurstrom really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Bjurstrom misses with a hook. Dienekes ducked under it nicely.
Bjurstrom lands a leg kick that knocks Dienekes off balance momentarily.
Bjurstrom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bjurstrom scores with a jab.
Dienekes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dienekes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bjurstrom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook #TD#
and Dienekes counters with a single leg into guard. Bjurstrom didn't expect that.
Dienekes landing some decent shots from guard.
Dienekes trying to control but Bjurstrom is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dienekes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dienekes throws a strike aimed at the side of Bjurstrom's head but Bjurstrom avoids it well.
Check out the look on Dienekes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dienekes is working Bjurstrom over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bjurstrom struggling a bit here.
Dienekes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB#
Dienekes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Dienekes.
Dienekes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bjurstrom defending against the ground and pound.
Dienekes lands an elbow.
Dienekes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dienekes tries to advance to mount but can't.
The strikes coming from Dienekes are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Bjurstrom managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dienekes.
Bjurstrom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dienekes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dienekes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bjurstrom takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dienekes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bjurstrom sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dienekes is putting a hurting on Bjurstrom here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Dienekes.
Bjurstrom managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dienekes.
Dienekes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bjurstrom is avoiding damage well.
Dienekes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dienekes lands some shots froms side control.
Dienekes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bjurstrom can do to turn this around?#T4#
Dienekes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bjurstrom keeps working.
Dienekes moves into full mount!
Bjurstrom is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bjurstrom regains half guard.
Dienekes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bjurstrom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dienekes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dienekes lands strikes from half guard.
Dienekes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doric Dienekes had his way with Marco Bjurstrom in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Bjurstrom misses with a left hand #TD#
and Dienekes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dienekes.
Dienekes throwing strikes but missing.
Dienekes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dienekes is looking to work some ground and pound but Bjurstrom has wrist control.
Dienekes throwing strikes from guard but Bjurstrom blocks nicely.
Dienekes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes throwing strikes but missing.
Dienekes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Dienekes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dienekes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dienekes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dienekes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bjurstrom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dienekes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bjurstrom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dienekes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dienekes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bjurstrom is controlling Dienekes's posture.
Dienekes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Dienekes throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bjurstrom misses with an uppercut.
Dienekes attempts a counter takedown but Bjurstrom avoids it well and moves away.
Bjurstrom swings for the body but Dienekes moves out of range.
Dienekes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Bjurstrom catches Dienekes right on the button with a cross.
Bjurstrom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bjurstrom scores with a jab to the head.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook #TD#
and Dienekes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Dienekes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bjurstrom is pulling down on Dienekes's head. It's preventing any offense from Dienekes, at least for the moment.
Dienekes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dienekes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dienekes throwing strikes from guard but Bjurstrom blocks nicely.
Dienekes lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dienekes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dienekes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dienekes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dienekes is looking to work some ground and pound but Bjurstrom has wrist control.
Dienekes works over Bjurstrom with some ground and pound from guard.
Dienekes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bjurstrom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dienekes.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bjurstrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bjurstrom cracks Dienekes with a good jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjurstrom misses with a body shot.
Bjurstrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dienekes sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doric Dienekes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dienekes 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doric Dienekes!
Doric Dienekes retains his middleweight title!

Event: CFC 553
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Bjurstrom throws a hook to the side of Bolsonaro's head but Bolsonaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Bolsonaro misses the target.
Bjurstrom lands a leg kick that knocks Bolsonaro off balance momentarily.
Bjurstrom misses with a right hand
and Bolsonaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolsonaro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bolsonaro takes a swing at Bjurstrom's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bjurstrom.
Bolsonaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bjurstrom.
Marco Bjurstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjurstrom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Eduardo Bolsonaro has been cut.
Bolsonaro slips under a jab from Bjurstrom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolsonaro slips a jab from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom throws a looping overhand right but Bolsonaro ducks down to avoid it.
Bjurstrom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bolsonaro throws a looping overhand right but Bjurstrom ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Bjurstrom misses with a hook. Bolsonaro ducked under it nicely.
Bolsonaro misses with a right hand
and Bjurstrom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bjurstrom connects with a leg kick.
Bjurstrom misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bolsonaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Bolsonaro as he connects with a hook.
Bolsonaro blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Bolsonaro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjurstrom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bjurstrom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bjurstrom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bolsonaro walks into a straight right hand from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjurstrom with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Bolsonaro throws a right hand that misses
and Bjurstrom counters with a good low kick that Bolsonaro was not able to check.
Bjurstrom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bjurstrom misses with a straight left.
Bolsonaro is looking to counter punch.
Bolsonaro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bjurstrom lands a leg kick that knocks Bolsonaro off balance momentarily.
Bjurstrom throws a hook but Bolsonaro avoids it easily.
Bjurstrom misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolsonaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Bjurstrom misses the shot to the body.
Bolsonaro slips under a jab.
Bjurstrom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bjurstrom lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Bolsonaro throws a big shot that misses.
Bjurstrom misses with a looping right.
Bjurstrom with the inside leg kick.
Bjurstrom misses with a wild body shot.
Bjurstrom scores with a nice body kick.
Bjurstrom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bjurstrom lands with a good body shot.
Bolsonaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bjurstrom counters with a nice leg kick.
Bjurstrom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bolsonaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bjurstrom counters with a low kick, right behind Bolsonaro 's knee.
Bolsonaro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bolsonaro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Bjurstrom loads up on a big right hand but Bolsonaro slips the punch.
Bolsonaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bolsonaro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bjurstrom. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjurstrom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bolsonaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bolsonaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolsonaro is looking to counter punch.
A good leg kick by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom jabs Bolsonaro right on the nose. Bolsonaro blinks but takes it well.
Bjurstrom feints and then cracks Bolsonaro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bolsonaro down.
Bjurstrom misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Bolsonaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Bolsonaro misses.
Bolsonaro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bolsonaro throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Bjurstrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Bolsonaro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bjurstrom throws the left hand but Bolsonaro avoids the punch easily.
Bolsonaro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bjurstrom misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Bolsonaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bolsonaro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bjurstrom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bolsonaro momentarily.
Bolsonaro throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bjurstrom with a nice calf kick.
Bjurstrom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bolsonaro avoids the body shot from Bjurstrom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom scores with a head kick.
Bolsonaro needs to keep his hands up - Bjurstrom had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Bolsonaro is rocked!
Bolsonaro gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Bjurstrom gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Bjurstrom!
After winning the bout, Marco Bjurstrom thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 541
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Frank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bjurstrom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frank throws a jab when Bjurstrom was well out of range.
Frank tries to clinch but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Bjurstrom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Frank ducks under a wild hook from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom misses with the combination.
Bjurstrom staying out of range there.
Bjurstrom misses with a looping right.
Bjurstrom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frank at a distance.
Bjurstrom slips a jab from Frank.
A nice side step and Bjurstrom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Frank throws an off balance right hand
and Bjurstrom counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom throws an off balance right hand
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bjurstrom lunges at Frank with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frank's hand.
Bjurstrom cracks Frank with a good jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bjurstrom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frank throws out the jab.
Bjurstrom scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Frank takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Frank takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Frank slips a straight right by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom scores with a leg kick.
Frank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bjurstrom feints a counter leg kick.
Frank throws a looping overhand right but Bjurstrom ducks down to avoid it.
Frank swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bjurstrom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bjurstrom lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bjurstrom lands with a shot to the body.
Bjurstrom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Frank.
Bjurstrom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frank scores with a jab. Bjurstrom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frank looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Frank tests Bjurstrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frank is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank doesn't manage to clinch there - Bjurstrom circles away.
Frank takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Frank drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bjurstrom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bjurstrom scores with a kick to the body.
Frank throws a hook but Bjurstrom avoids it easily.
Frank walks into a straight right hand from Bjurstrom.
Frank looks to throw the jab but Bjurstrom is out of range.
Frank's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bjurstrom under the eye.
Bjurstrom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frank.
Bjurstrom let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frank misses with a hook
and Bjurstrom counters with a nice leg kick.
Bjurstrom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frank.
Bjurstrom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Frank lands a nice shot that snaps Bjurstrom's head back.
Frank is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bjurstrom misses the jab.
Bjurstrom scores with a punch to the head.#T3##CL#
Frank pushes Bjurstrom up against the cage in a clinch.
Bjurstrom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bjurstrom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bjurstrom displaying some good clinch control by pressing Frank up against the cage.
Frank looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Frank is trying to break free.
Bjurstrom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bjurstrom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bjurstrom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frank wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bjurstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Bjurstrom prevents Frank from breaking the clinch.
Bjurstrom lands a body shot in the clinch.
Frank looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bjurstrom lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Frank tries to work over Bjurstrom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bjurstrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frank tries to circle away but Bjurstrom has him pinned against the cage.
Bjurstrom scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank tries to circle away but Bjurstrom has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bjurstrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frank is trying to force a seperation but Bjurstrom has the dominant position.
Bjurstrom stalling.
Frank has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Frank wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bjurstrom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bjurstrom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frank's efforts to push away.
Frank tries to break free but Bjurstrom pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Bjurstrom dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Frank throws a hook but Bjurstrom blocks it.
Frank throws a lazy uppercut
and Bjurstrom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Freaky Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank blocks a jab.
Bjurstrom lunges at Frank with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frank's hand.
Bjurstrom swats away the attempt to clinch by Frank.
Bjurstrom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frank.
Frank throws a jab but it's blocked by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frank.
Bjurstrom digs a good body shot into Frank's ribs.
Bjurstrom throws a hook to the side of Frank's head but Frank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom connects with an inside leg kick.
Bjurstrom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frank misses with an uppercut
and Bjurstrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frank throws a hook but Bjurstrom avoids it easily.
Bjurstrom scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bjurstrom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Bjurstrom throws a lazy right hand but Frank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bjurstrom scores with a jab to the body.
Bjurstrom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bjurstrom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Frank misses with an uppercut. Bjurstrom saw that one coming.
Bjurstrom staying out of range there.
Frank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bjurstrom counters with a good, hard body kick but Frank shrugs it off.
Bjurstrom cracks Frank with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Frank misses with a hook.
It seemed like Bjurstrom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frank tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Frank getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bjurstrom works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Freaky Frank has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frank throws a shot from downtown. Bjurstrom moves away and avoids it.
Bjurstrom scoring well with a low kick there.
Bjurstrom connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Frank throws a jab but it's blocked by Bjurstrom.
Frank misses with a straight left.
Frank is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Frank takes one to the chin there.
Bjurstrom throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bjurstrom. That's going to slow Frank down.
Frank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Bjurstrom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frank wants to clinch up but Bjurstrom keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Frank misses.
Frank lands a nice shot that snaps Bjurstrom's head back.
A low kick lands for Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frank has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bjurstrom.
Frank misses with a right hand
and Bjurstrom counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bjurstrom. That's going to slow Frank down.
Bjurstrom lands an overhand right.#T3#
Frank slips a straight right by Bjurstrom.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bjurstrom.
Frank swings widly with a right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Bjurstrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bjurstrom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frank looks to land a right hand but Bjurstrom moved out of range.
Bjurstrom with a jab.
Frank throws a right hand that misses
and Bjurstrom counters with an inside leg kick.
Frank swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bjurstrom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bjurstrom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bjurstrom. Frank shrugs it off though.
Frank tries to clinch there but Bjurstrom circles away.
Bjurstrom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frank.
Donk. Frank catches Bjurstrom right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Frank closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frank chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bjurstrom can pounce on him.
Frank misses with a straight right.
Frank tries to clinch up
and Bjurstrom counters with a right hand to the body.
Bjurstrom throws a body kick that misses.
Frank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bjurstrom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bjurstrom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marco Bjurstrom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bjurstrom lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Bjurstrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Freaky Frank's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Frank misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Frank takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Bjurstrom misses.
Frank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bjurstrom defending well as Frank loads up on a big left hand.
Bjurstrom throws a front kick that sends Frank stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Bjurstrom.
An inside leg kick lands from Bjurstrom.
Frank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjurstrom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Bjurstrom there.
Frank on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank looks to land a right hand but Bjurstrom moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Bjurstrom. #T1#
Frank takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Frank lands with a right hand.
Bjurstrom moves out of range of the strikes.
Bjurstrom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frank tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Freaky Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjurstrom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frank on the side of the head.
A jab from Frank misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bjurstrom.
Frank looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bjurstrom takes one on the button.
Frank looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bjurstrom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bjurstrom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bjurstrom! But no joy.
Frank misses with a hook. Bjurstrom ducked under it nicely.
Frank throws a lazy uppercut
and Bjurstrom counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Frank throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big left from Frank misses.
Frank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bjurstrom counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Bjurstrom, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bjurstrom blocks a jab.
Bjurstrom with a nice calf kick.
Bjurstrom moves out of range as Frank strikes.
A little jabbing left from Bjurstrom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Bjurstrom.
Frank will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bjurstrom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Frank's head.
Bjurstrom scores with a leg kick.
Bjurstrom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frank misses with a straight left.
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Bjurstrom catches Frank right on the button with a cross.
Frank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bjurstrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
A left lands for Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom thuds his right hand into Frank's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Frank throws a big shot that misses.
Frank throws an overhand right that lands on Bjurstrom's shoulder, as Bjurstrom tries to avoid the shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bjurstrom - that will leave a mark!
Frank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bjurstrom counters with a stiff right hand.
Bjurstrom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frank throws out the jab.
Bjurstrom tries a quick counter leg kick but Frank is wise to it.
Frank throws an overhand right that lands on Bjurstrom's shoulder, as Bjurstrom tries to avoid the shot.
Bjurstrom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frank throws a poor cross that misses
and Bjurstrom makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bjurstrom connects with a leg kick.
Bjurstrom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frank gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC2#Frank is rocked!
Bjurstrom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Frank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjurstrom scores with a jab to the body.
Frank seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Bjurstrom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Frank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bjurstrom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Frank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bjurstrom defending well as Frank loads up on a big left hand.
Frank takes one on the button.
Bjurstrom connects with a leg kick.
Bjurstrom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frank's sensitive parts.
Frank throws a hook but Bjurstrom avoids it easily.
Frank misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Bjurstrom coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD2#
Bjurstrom lands a big uppercut and Frank crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Frank looks OK. Bjurstrom waves Frank back to his feet!
Bjurstrom scores with a nice body kick.
Frank throws a lazy uppercut
and Bjurstrom counters with a crisp right that sends Frank to the canvas! Bjurstrom follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Bjurstrom!
During a confident post fight interview, Marco Bjurstrom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 529
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Bjurstrom blocks a head kick by Ham.
Bjurstrom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bjurstrom staying out of range there.
Bjurstrom is looking to land body kicks.
Ham is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bjurstrom with a body shot.
Bjurstrom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bjurstrom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ham's sensitive parts.
Bjurstrom throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bjurstrom cracks Ham with an open hand slap.
Bjurstrom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ham in his tracks.
Ham gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom moves away from the strike by Ham.
A quick step to the side and Bjurstrom tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marco Bjurstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjurstrom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ham checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bjurstrom lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Bjurstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom scores with a punch to the head.
Bjurstrom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bjurstrom thumps Ham with a low kick.
Ham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bjurstrom. Bjurstrom obviously looking to wear him down.
Bjurstrom tries to score with a low kick but Ham moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Bjurstrom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick but Ham moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Ham misses.
Bjurstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Ham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bjurstrom.
Ham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick misses from Ham.
Bjurstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bjurstrom throws a lazy head kick
and Ham counters with a big head kick but Bjurstrom shrugs it off.
Bjurstrom throws a hook to the side of Ham's head but Ham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bjurstrom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bjurstrom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ham throws a head kick but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Bjurstrom tries to land a body kick
and Ham counters with a nice body kick.
Bjurstrom checks a low kick from Ham.
Ham lands with a cross. #T3#
Ham tests Bjurstrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ham lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bjurstrom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bjurstrom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ham.
Ham slips a straight right by Bjurstrom.
Ham scores with a hook to the body. Bjurstrom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ham connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bjurstrom lands with a nice body kick.
Ham throws a leg kick but Bjurstrom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bjurstrom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ham throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bjurstrom.
Ham is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good work by Bjurstrom as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Bjurstrom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bjurstrom throws a body punch but Ham moves out of range.
Ham has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ham swings for the body but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Bjurstrom missing with a left hand there. Ham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ham does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bjurstrom jabs Ham right on the nose. Ham blinks but takes it well.
Bjurstrom thows a leg kick but Ham checks it
and Ham counters with a nice body kick.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook
and Ham counters with a solid body kick.
Ham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marco Bjurstrom will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Ham.
Bjurstrom thumps Ham with a low kick.
Bjurstrom does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bjurstrom with a nice calf kick.
Ham scores with a nice body kick.
Ham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ham's sensitive parts.
Bjurstrom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom throws a low kick but Ham moves out of range easily.
Ham throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjurstrom throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Ham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bjurstrom punishes Ham's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A left lands for Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bjurstrom checks a low kick from Ham.
Bjurstrom half committed to a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Ham misses
letting Bjurstrom counter with a right hand.
Bjurstrom lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bjurstrom moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ham misses with a body kick.
Bjurstrom is looking to land body kicks.
Bjurstrom misses the shot to the body.
Ham thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bjurstrom if he has to take too many more of those.
Bjurstrom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Bjurstrom blocks a low kick nicely.
Bjurstrom thumps Ham with a low kick.
Bjurstrom misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ham to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bjurstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom tests Ham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ham takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ham throws a sloppy body shot
and Bjurstrom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marco Bjurstrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Ham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Bjurstrom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bjurstrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ham manages to avoid it.
Ham let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bjurstrom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ham can do to turn this around?
Bjurstrom throws a hook but Ham blocks it.
And Ham responds with a good body kick, but Bjurstrom manages to step out the way in time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom throws out a leg kick but Ham moves out of range and Bjurstrom only half commits.
Bjurstrom throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bjurstrom sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ham throws a body punch but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Bjurstrom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ham. Ham obviously looking to wear him down.
Ham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Bjurstrom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bjurstrom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ham shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bjurstrom throws a hook but Ham avoids it easily.
Bjurstrom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bjurstrom throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjurstrom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ham counters with a nice leg kick.
Bjurstrom checks a leg kick nicely.
Ham has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom avoids the head kick by Ham.
Bjurstrom is looking to counter punch.
Bjurstrom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bjurstrom scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Bjurstrom dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ham wants to slow Bjurstrom down by chopping away at his legs.
Bjurstrom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ham moves away from the strike by Bjurstrom.
Ham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjurstrom throws out the jab.
Ham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ham scores with a leg kick.
Ham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bjurstrom misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Ham.
Bjurstrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bjurstrom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ham's sensitive parts. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ham checks a leg kick.
Ham has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A low kick from Ham is predictable there
and Bjurstrom counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bjurstrom on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ham.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bjurstrom lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ham throws a leg kick
and Bjurstrom counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bjurstrom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bjurstrom checks a leg kick.
Bjurstrom misses with a low kick as Ham jumps back.
Ham replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bjurstrom blocks it well.
Ham tries to land a front kick but Bjurstrom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Bjurstrom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Bjurstrom misses its intended target.
Bjurstrom cracks Ham with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjurstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ham's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ham throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bjurstrom is looking to slow Ham down with leg kicks.
Scooter Ham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjurstrom checks a low kick from Ham.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bjurstrom. That's going to slow Ham down.
Bjurstrom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bjurstrom misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Ham on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bjurstrom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ham throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bjurstrom's head.
A jab from Bjurstrom misses.
Bjurstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Ham's shoulder, as Ham tries to avoid the shot.
Ham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bjurstrom.
Ham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjurstrom.
Ham tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bjurstrom is able to avoid easily.
Ham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Bjurstrom misses with an uppercut. Ham saw that one coming.
Bjurstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Ham is just out of range.
Ham walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom lands a lovely overhand right.
Crunch! Bjurstrom slams his shin into Ham's torso.
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!
Ham throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bjurstrom counters with a leg kick.
Ham throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Bjurstrom is predictable there
and Ham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ham throws a head kick that misses.
Ham tests Bjurstrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Bjurstrom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bjurstrom 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CFC 521
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Bukaew thuds his right hand into Bjurstrom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bjurstrom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bukaew doesn't seem bothered though.
Bukaew loads up on a big right hand but Bjurstrom slips the punch.
Bjurstrom misses with a looping right.
Bukaew cracks Bjurstrom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bjurstrom lands with a nice body punch.
Bjurstrom slips a straight right by Bukaew.
We've been told by Bukaew's head coaches at Rough House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bukaew takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bukaew walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bjurstrom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bukaew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjurstrom manages to avoid it.
Bjurstrom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bukaew seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjurstrom. Bukaew does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjurstrom scoring well with a low kick there.
Bjurstrom cracks Bukaew with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Samart Bukaew has been cut.
Bjurstrom misses with a right hand
and Bjurstrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bjurstrom misses with a low kick.
Bjurstrom takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Bjurstrom misses with a wild body shot.
Bjurstrom throws a right hand that misses
and Bukaew counters with a straight right hand.
Bjurstrom's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bukaew connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bjurstrom scrambles back to his feet.
Bukaew with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Bukaew.
Bjurstrom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bjurstrom misses with a looping right.
Bjurstrom moves away from the strike by Bukaew.
Bjurstrom staying out of range there.
Bjurstrom let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bukaew scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Bukaew misses its intended target.
Bukaew scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bukaew misses the body punch
and Bjurstrom counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjurstrom. Bukaew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjurstrom slips under a jab from Bukaew.
Bukaew is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A cross from Bjurstrom lands.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjurstrom slips under a jab.
Bjurstrom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bukaew scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bjurstrom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bukaew connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bjurstrom. Bjurstrom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bukaew moves away from the strike by Bjurstrom.
Bukaew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bjurstrom looks to land a combination but Bukaew avoids it well.
Bjurstrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Bukaew.
Bukaew throws a hook to the side of Bjurstrom's head but Bjurstrom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bjurstrom throws out a counter right but Bukaew avoids it with no problem.
Bjurstrom is looking to land body kicks.
Bukaew thuds his right hand into Bjurstrom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bukaew looks to land a right hand but Bjurstrom moved out of range.
Bjurstrom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bukaew swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bukaew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bukaew swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bjurstrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bjurstrom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bukaew misses with a left hand
and Bjurstrom counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Bjurstrom explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A jab from Bukaew does it's job there.
Bukaew's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bukaew duly obliges.
Bukaew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bjurstrom ducks under a wild hook from Bukaew.
Bukaew misses with a wild combination.
Good exchange - Bjurstrom coming out on top.
Bjurstrom looks to land a body kick but Bukaew moved away.
Bjurstrom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bukaew.
A big right from Bjurstrom misses.
Bukaew misses with a body shot.
Bukaew takes a swing at Bjurstrom's ribcage but misses.
Bjurstrom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Bjurstrom connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjurstrom misses the body punch
and Bukaew counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Bukaew coming out on top.
Bjurstrom ducks under a wild hook from Bukaew.
Bjurstrom moves forwards but Bukaew connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bjurstrom throws a nice looking combination but Bukaew bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bjurstrom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bukaew.
Bukaew misses with a lunging right hand
and Bjurstrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bukaew swings for the body but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Bukaew lands an overhand right.
Bjurstrom misses with a kick to the body
and Bukaew counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Bjurstrom misses.
Bukaew was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bukaew is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bjurstrom throws a body punch but Bukaew moves out of range.
Bukaew throws a right hand that misses
and Bjurstrom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bukaew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bjurstrom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marco Bjurstrom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samart Bukaew'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#
Bjurstrom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bukaew lands a jab.
Bjurstrom avoids the body shot from Bukaew.
Bjurstrom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bjurstrom ducks under a wild hook from Bukaew.
Samart Bukaew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook. Bukaew ducked under it nicely.
Bukaew misses with a series of wild punches.
Bjurstrom moves out of range as Bukaew strikes.
Bukaew scores with a nice strike.
Bjurstrom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bukaew's head backwards.
Bjurstrom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bukaew. That did some damage!
Jab, jab by Bjurstrom - just one landing.
Bjurstrom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bukaew lands a head shot.#T1#
Bukaew moves away from the strike by Bjurstrom.
A little feinted left hand from Bukaew on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bukaew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjurstrom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bjurstrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Bukaew.
Bjurstrom throws a jab when Bukaew was well out of range.
Bjurstrom takes a swing at Bukaew's ribcage but misses.
Bukaew jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bukaew misses with a straight right.
Bukaew misses with a looping right.
Bjurstrom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bukaew sizes up Bjurstrom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bukaew is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bjurstrom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Samart Bukaew is winning the standup battle so far.
Bjurstrom ducks under a wild hook from Bukaew.
Bukaew misses with a looping left.
Bjurstrom connects with a nice looking jab.
Bukaew takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Bjurstrom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjurstrom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bukaew misses with a two punch combination.
Bukaew moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukaew. Bjurstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bukaew throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bjurstrom counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bukaew's knee momentarily.
Bjurstrom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bukaew moves out of range of the body kick from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bjurstrom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bukaew throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bukaew ducks under a wild hook from Bjurstrom.
Bukaew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bjurstrom.
A jab from Bjurstrom misses.
It looked like Bukaew wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bjurstrom throws a hook but Bukaew avoids it easily.
Bjurstrom throws a hook but Bukaew blocks it.#T3#
Bukaew tries to bum rush Bjurstrom with a series of wild strikes but Bjurstrom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bukaew defending well as Bjurstrom loads up on a big left hand.
Bjurstrom clobbers Bukaew with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bukaew misses with a hook. Bjurstrom ducked under it nicely.
Bukaew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bjurstrom.
Bukaew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bukaew throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bjurstrom counters with a nice uppercut.
Bukaew takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bukaew throws a shot from downtown. Bjurstrom moves away and avoids it.
Bukaew misses with a lunging right hand
and Bukaew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bjurstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjurstrom throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bukaew counter with a right hand.
Bukaew throws out a loose jab but Bjurstrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bukaew takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukaew tests Bjurstrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bukaew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bjurstrom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bjurstrom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bjurstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Bukaew is just out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bjurstrom throws a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Bjurstrom misses its intended target.
Bjurstrom moves out of range of the strikes.
Bukaew blocks a leg kick.
Bukaew scores with a punch to the head.
Bukaew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bjurstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bukaew.
Bjurstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Bukaew's shoulder, as Bukaew tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marco Bjurstrom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Samart Bukaew'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bjurstrom throws a hook but Bukaew blocks it.
Bjurstrom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bjurstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bukaew.
Bukaew ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A cross from Bukaew lands.
Bukaew is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bukaew works the jab nicely.
Bjurstrom throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bukaew to counter with a crisp jab.
Bjurstrom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bukaew throws out the jab.
Bjurstrom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bjurstrom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bukaew lands with a straight right. Bjurstrom didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjurstrom scoring well with a low kick there.
Bukaew misses with a hook. Bjurstrom ducked under it nicely.
Bjurstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Bukaew is just out of range.#T1#
Bukaew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bjurstrom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bukaew thinking.
Bukaew misses the shot to the body.
Bukaew misses with a wild body shot.
Bukaew lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bjurstrom misses with a straight left.
Bjurstrom looks to throw the jab but Bukaew is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Bukaew there.
Bjurstrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bukaew was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjurstrom.
Nice defenses there by Bjurstrom.
Bukaew misses with a hook.
Bukaew slips a jab from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom throws a leg kick but Bukaew checks it.
Bjurstrom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bukaew has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some wild striking there from Bjurstrom.
Samart Bukaew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bukaew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjurstrom.
Bukaew takes a swing at Bjurstrom's ribcage but misses.
Bjurstrom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bukaew keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bjurstrom moves out of range as Bukaew strikes.
It seemed like Bjurstrom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bukaew digs a good hook to Bjurstrom's body.
Bjurstrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bukaew appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bjurstrom misses with a shot to the body
and Bukaew counters with a stiff right hand.
Bukaew cracks Bjurstrom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bukaew moves out of range of the strikes.
Bukaew misses the shot to the body.
Bukaew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bukaew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bukaew throws a jab but it's blocked by Bjurstrom. #T3#
Bukaew misses with a body shot.
Bjurstrom thinks about the counter body kick.
Bukaew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjurstrom.
Bukaew throws a shot from downtown. Bjurstrom moves away and avoids it.
Bukaew misses with a looping right.
Bukaew is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bjurstrom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bukaew throws out the jab.
Bjurstrom throws a big shot that misses.
Bukaew lands with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bjurstrom.
Nice uppercut lands for Bukaew. That snapped Bjurstrom's head back.
Bjurstrom slips under a jab.
Bjurstrom tries a quick counter leg kick but Bukaew is wise to it.
Bjurstrom misses with a low kick as Bukaew jumps back.
Bjurstrom slips under a jab from Bukaew.
Bukaew pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bjurstrom back to the cage. Bukaew follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bjurstrom throws a right hand that misses
and Bjurstrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Bukaew missing with a left hand there. Bjurstrom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bjurstrom throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Bukaew throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom throws a big shot that misses.
Bukaew appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bukaew ducks under a wild hook from Bjurstrom.
Bukaew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom walks into a straight right hand from Bukaew.
Bukaew takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Bjurstrom finds it's way through Bukaew's defenses.
A big right from Bjurstrom misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bjurstrom.
Bukaew misses the shot to the body.
Bukaew takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the body from Bukaew misses
and Bjurstrom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samart Bukaew showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bjurstrom 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marco Bjurstrom!
Marco Bjurstrom thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
De Rossi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bjurstrom swivels and escapes.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bjurstrom has eaten all the pies!
De Rossi walks into a straight right hand from Bjurstrom.#CUT2#It looks like Luca De Rossi has been cut.
De Rossi shoots in but no luck this time.
Good leg kick by Bjurstrom.
De Rossi misses with a takedown attempt
and Bjurstrom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Rossi thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca De Rossi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Bjurstrom tenderised De Rossi's leg. De Rossi is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Rossi tries to clinch up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bjurstrom.
De Rossi with a poor takedown
and Bjurstrom scores with a counter punch that sends De Rossi to the canvas! Bjurstrom smells blood - he's punishing De Rossi with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! De Rossi has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Bjurstrom!

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