Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEFC 266
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Hoi blocks a jab.
Hoi shoots in for a takedown but Juravlev shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Juravlev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juravlev.
Hoi ducks under a wild hook from Juravlev.
Hoi ducks under a wild hook from Juravlev.#TD2#
Hoi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Juravlev pushes Hoi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Juravlev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoi throws a head kick but Juravlev moves out of range.
Juravlev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Juravlev misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Juravlev misses the target.
Juravlev scores with a body shot.
Juravlev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoi manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Hoi. Those never looked like landing.
Juravlev misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Hoi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juravlev throws out the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoi is defended easily by Juravlev.
Alexey Juravlev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akamai Hoi.
Hoi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Juravlev.
Juravlev is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hoi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Juravlev throws a shot to the body.
Juravlev checks a low kick from Hoi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoi.
Hoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juravlev.
Hoi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hoi tries to bum rush Juravlev with a series of wild strikes but Juravlev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Juravlev tries to avoid it but Hoi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Juravlev to the ground. Juravlev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Juravlev looks to land a right hand but Hoi moved out of range.
Juravlev scores with a nice head shot.
Hoi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Juravlev.
Hoi fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Hoi shoots for a double leg takedown but Juravlev sprawls well. He's pushed Hoi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hoi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Juravlev's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoi with a nice cross.
Juravlev dips to his left and cracks Hoi with an uppercut!
Juravlev looks to land a left hand but Hoi moved out of range nicely.
Hoi slips under a jab.
Hoi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Juravlev but Juravlev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoi tries for a takedown but Juravlev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Juravlev lands with a nice body punch.
Hoi wants to clinch but Juravlev slips to the side
letting Juravlev counter with a right hand.
Juravlev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hoi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Juravlev as he jumps to the side.
Hoi looks winded!
Juravlev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Juravlev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoi's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoi is defended easily by Juravlev.
Juravlev cracks Hoi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Juravlev throws a right and a left that Hoi avoids nicely.
Hoi tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoi looks to clinch
and Juravlev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Juravlev to score with a decent uppercut.
Juravlev throws a nice looking combination but Hoi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hoi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Juravlev.
Hoi shoots for a takedown but Juravlev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Juravlev misses its target.
Hoi shoots in for a takedown but Juravlev shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Juravlev misses.
Hoi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hoi ducks right into an uppercut from Juravlev.
Alexey Juravlev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Hoi does no damage.
Hoi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hoi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juravlev.
Juravlev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hoi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Juravlev cracks Hoi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#
Hoi is rocked!
Juravlev scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoi should have avoided that one.
Hoi is still on wobbly legs! Can Juravlev finish him?
Hoi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Juravlev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Juravlev wants it to stay on the feet.
Hoi seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoi walks into a stiff left hand from Juravlev.
Juravlev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juravlev just misses with a punch to the body. #KD#
Juravlev cracks Hoi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hoi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Juravlev finish him?
Hoi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juravlev cracks Hoi with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexey Juravlev!
Alexey Juravlev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Akamai Hoi spoke after the fight, saying 'This is the last fight you guys will ever see me in, Thank you.'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 113
Date: Nov 16, 2017

#R1#
Hoi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Guedes tries to counter with a clinch but Hoi shakes him off and moves away.
Guedes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoi.
Guedes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hoi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoi sets himself, and Guedes steps forward looking for the clinch! Hoi avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamai Hoi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoi is looking to slow Guedes down with leg kicks.
Hoi misses with a series of wild punches.
Guedes wants to counter with a clinch but Hoi pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guedes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hoi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guedes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoi somewhat.#T1#
Hoi looks for the body kick but Guedes saw that one coming.
Hoi throws a series of punches but Guedes moves out of range.
Guedes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hoi.
Hoi tries to clinch up.
Guedes wants to counter with a clinch but Hoi pushes him away.
Hoi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hoi misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Hoi does no damage.
Hoi tries to clinch up but Guedes circles away and keeps his distance.
Guedes wants to counter the offense by Hoi and move into the clinch position.
Hoi throws a jab but it's blocked by Guedes.
Guedes wants to counter the offense by Hoi and move into the clinch position.
Hoi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guedes as he avoids it easily.
Guedes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hoi.#T2#
Hoi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Guedes defends it nicely.
Guedes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Akamai Hoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guedes as he jumps to the side.
Guedes tries to counter with a clinch but Hoi shakes him off and moves away.
Hoi lands a nice looking body kick.
Hoi scores with a jab to the head.
Hoi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Guedes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Guedes. #BC2#
Guedes manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Hoi misses with a low kick.
Guedes wants to counter with a clinch but Hoi pushes him away.
Guedes stuffs the takedown.
Guedes wants to counter with a clinch but Hoi pushes him away.
Hoi scores with a leg kick.
Hoi is looking to clinch.
Hoi swinging wildly here.
Guedes wants to counter with a clinch but Hoi pushes him away.
Hoi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guedes circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoi throws a series of punches but Guedes avoids them all with ease.
Hoi throws a head kick but Guedes moves out of range.
Hoi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4##CL#
Guedes tries to keep at a distance but Hoi has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Guedes manages to break the clinch.
Hoi lands a body shot.
Guedes slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Guedes wants to counter with a clinch but Hoi pushes him away.
Hoi is looking to land body kicks.
Guedes tries to counter with a clinch but Hoi shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Guedes moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akamai Hoi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Guedes moves out of range as Hoi throws a body kick.
Hoi sets himself, and Guedes steps forward looking for the clinch! Hoi avoids it this time.
Hoi wants to clinch up but Guedes keeps it at a distance.
Hoi sets himself, and Guedes steps forward looking for the clinch! Hoi avoids it this time.
Hoi fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoi sets himself, and Guedes steps forward looking for the clinch! Hoi avoids it this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guedes tries to counter with a clinch but Hoi shakes him off and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Guedes. No joy for Hoi on that attempt.
Guedes wants to counter the offense by Hoi and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoi misses with the combination.
Hoi sets himself, and Guedes steps forward looking for the clinch! Hoi avoids it this time.
Hoi throws out a loose jab but Guedes uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Hoi 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.
Hoi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akamai Hoi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guedes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guedes wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamai Hoi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoi throws a looping overhand right but Guedes ducks down to avoid it.
Guedes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hoi.
Hoi throws a leg kick but Guedes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hoi tries to bum rush Guedes with a series of wild strikes but Guedes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoi shoots in looking for a takedown. Guedes tries to sprawl out of it but Hoi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guedes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoi sets himself, and Guedes steps forward looking for the clinch! Hoi avoids it this time.#T2#
A slow jab from Hoi misses its intended target.
Guedes wants to counter the offense by Hoi and move into the clinch position.
Hoi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoi misses with the combination.
Hoi sets himself, and Guedes steps forward looking for the clinch! Hoi avoids it this time.
Hoi looks for a takedown but Guedes sprawls well.
Hoi misses with a looping right.
Hoi throws a head kick that misses.
Hoi tries to clinch there but Guedes circles away.
Guedes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hoi throws a nice looking combination but Guedes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guedes tries to counter with a clinch but Hoi shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Hoi throws a series of punches but Guedes moves out of range.
Guedes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hoi.
Hoi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guedes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hoi.
Guedes moves out of range of the body kick.
Hoi sets himself, and Guedes steps forward looking for the clinch! Hoi avoids it this time.#TD#
Hoi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Guedes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Guedes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Guedes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hoi wants to control but Guedes is keeping him busy. #T4#
Hoi controlling the position.
Hoi working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guedes is looking to reverse the position.
Hoi just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I wouldn't like to be where Guedes is right now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akamai Hoi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hoi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Guedes. Guedes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akamai Hoi is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Hoi has Guedes up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoi fails to pull guard.
Hoi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hoi can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hoi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hoi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hoi throws a right hand that Guedes ducks under and follows up with a left that Guedes also avoids with ease.
Hoi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Guedes checks it well. #T1#
Guedes stuffs the takedown.
Hoi throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Guedes counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Guedes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoi looks for the body kick but Guedes saw that one coming.
Guedes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hoi.
Good leg kick by Hoi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hoi tries for a takedown but Guedes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamai Hoi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoi dives in and grabs Guedes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guedes pushes down on Hoi's head and hops out.
Guedes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hoi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hoi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guedes wants to counter with a clinch but Hoi pushes him away.
Evandro Guedes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hoi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoi or perhaps it was just good defense by Guedes, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick from Hoi lands but Guedes takes it in his stride.
Hoi shoots in for a double leg but Guedes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guedes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hoi takes a swing at Guedes's ribcage but misses.
Guedes stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoi. Hoi gets slowly back to his feet.
Guedes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Guedes avoids the head kick by Hoi. #T3#
Hoi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guedes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Hoi with that takedown attempt.
Akamai Hoi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoi or perhaps it was just good defense by Guedes, which made it look bad.
Guedes wants to counter with a clinch but Hoi pushes him away.
Guedes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hoi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guedes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoi sets himself, and Guedes steps forward looking for the clinch! Hoi avoids it this time.
Hoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guedes.
Guedes tries to counter by closing the distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoi.
Guedes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoi.
Guedes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guedes wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Guedes. No joy for Hoi on that attempt.
Hoi sets himself, and Guedes steps forward looking for the clinch! Hoi avoids it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guedes tries to counter with a clinch but Hoi shakes him off and moves away.
Hoi throws a nice looking combination but Guedes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guedes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hoi.
Guedes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guedes tries to counter with a clinch but Hoi shakes him off and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evandro Guedes.
I think Hoi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akamai Hoi!
A pretty intense looking Akamai Hoi took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 112
Date: Oct 25, 2017

#R1#
Hoi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hoi. Starker shrugs it off though. #TD#
Hoi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hoi showed some decent athleticism there.
Hoi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Starker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoi is controlling the pace.
Starker is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoi content to control rather than advance. #T1##SU#
Hoi stands up from half guard.
Starker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Starker tries to clinch up but Hoi circles away and keeps his distance.
Starker blocks a head kick by Hoi.
Starker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Starker darts in trying to clinch
and Hoi counters with a series of strikes. Starker will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Starker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hoi blocks an elbow strike from Starker.
Hoi is trying to stall.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
Starker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Hoi manages to break the clinch.
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Starker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Hoi.
Paul Starker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoi darts in looking for a takedown but Starker gets double underhooks and turns Hoi into the cage.
Starker throws a counter combo.
Starker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hoi lands with a good body shot.
Hoi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Starker fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Starker clinches.
Hoi tries to pull guard but Starker won't allow it. #T3##BC#
Hoi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Starker rushes Hoi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Hoi successfully pulls guard. #SU2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Starker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Starker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Starker tries to clinch up.
Hoi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Starker wants to clinch.
Hoi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hoi throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Starker instigates a clinch.
Hoi avoids a wild elbow strike from Starker.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
Starker is pressed up against the cage. Hoi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Starker down to the mat. Starker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamai Hoi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hoi. #T4#
Hoi lands a right hook to the body.
Hoi keeps the fight on the outside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Starker moves into range and clinches up with Hoi.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hoi dodges an elbow strike from Starker. #BC#
Hoi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Hoi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Starker did well to prevent Hoi getting side control.
Hoi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Hoi is working for a kimura but Starker is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starker pushes Hoi off looking to stand but Hoi dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akamai Hoi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Starker tries to clinch up but Hoi circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Starker has Hoi up against the cage in a clinch.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Hoi breaks the clinch.
Hoi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Starker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoi works over Starker's head and body with a nice combination.
Hoi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starker can do to turn this around?
Hoi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Starker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Starker.#CL2#
Starker has closed the distance and engaged Hoi in a clinch. #BC#
Hoi breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starker tries to clinch there but Hoi circles away. #CL2#
Starker darts in and clinches Hoi up against the cage.
Hoi avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Hoi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hoi blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hoi's brow.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Hoi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hoi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Starker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamai Hoi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Starker closes the distance and clinches.
Hoi jumps guard but Starker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hoi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hoi's brow.
Hoi has Starker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Starker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hoi has Starker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Starker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Starker. #T2#
Starker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Hoi tries for a takedown but Starker manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Hoi has Starker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hoi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Starker tumbling to the mat - Hoi dives into Starker's guard.
Starker wants to get back to his feet but Hoi passes into half guard. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoi is controlling the pace. #T3##SU#
Hoi escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Starker moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Hoi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Starker tries to avoid it but Hoi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Starker to the ground. Starker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Starker pushes Hoi up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
Starker looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Hoi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starker moves to clinch but Hoi breaks away
and Hoi counters with a series of strikes. Starker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Starker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoi.
As Hoi backs off Starker throws a huge counter combo but Hoi manages to avoid it all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Starker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Starker drives through and clinches with Hoi against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starker throws an elbow but misses.
Starker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Starker smiles and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoi keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Starker tries to clinch but Hoi is having none of it.
Hoi is looking for a counter combo.
Starker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Starker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Starker moves into range and clinches up with Hoi.
Hoi dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Starker.
Hoi can't get the takedown.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Hoi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Starker lands an elbow just above Hoi 's eye.
Hoi tries for a takedown but Starker manages to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hoi's brow.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
Hoi is trying to pull guard but Starker has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamai Hoi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hoi.
Starker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hoi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hoi manages to break the clinch.
Hoi avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Hoi swats away the attempt to clinch by Starker.
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Starker's calf.#CL2#
Starker moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starker throws an elbow but misses.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Starker is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Hoi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paul Starker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Starker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Starker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Starker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hoi blocks an elbow strike.
Starker misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Hoi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Starker gets a clinch.
Hoi dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starker throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Starker lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoi avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Paul Starker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Starker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hoi's defenses.
Hoi avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Starker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starker throws an elbow but misses.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Hoi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Hoi moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoi has Starker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Starker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Starker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Akamai Hoi has been cut.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Hoi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hoi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Starker smiles and moves away.
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Starker rushes Hoi and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Starker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Starker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hoi's brow. #BC#
Hoi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akamai Hoi is winning the standup battle so far.
Starker tries to clinch but Hoi moves out of range.
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Starker's waist but Starker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoi off to one side. #CL2#
Starker rushes Hoi and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Hoi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Starker doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoi circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Starker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Hoi moves into range and clinches up with Starker.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
Hoi fails to pull guard.
Hoi avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Starker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Starker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hoi jumps guard but Starker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
Hoi blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Hoi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Hoi with that takedown attempt.
Starker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Starker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
Hoi is trying to pull guard but Starker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Starker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Starker 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Starker!
Paul Starker was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Akamai Hoi spoke after the fight, saying 'This is the last fight you guys will ever see me in, Thank you.'.

Event: CEFC 185 tourney round 1
Date: Oct 15, 2017

#R1#
Hug walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hoi.
Hug throws a combination that misses
and Hoi counters with an outside leg kick.
Hoi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hug.
We've been told by Hug's head coaches at Spar Bros that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hades Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoi avoids the head kick by Hug.
Hug throws a sloppy head kick and Hoi moves out of range easily.
Hug pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Hoi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hug sprawls well initially but Hoi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hoi content to control rather than advance.
Hoi is thwarting Hug's attempts to control the position.
Hoi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Let's hope that Hoi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hug is looking for a sweep. Hoi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hug is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hoi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hug tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hoi is in Hug's guard.
Hoi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hoi.#T3#
It looks like Hoi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hoi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hug is retaining full guard.
Hoi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hug misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoi lands a head kick!
Hoi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hug avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from Hug does no damage.
Hug misses with a double jab #KD2#
and Hoi counters with a crisp one two that drops Hug! Hoi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hug to his feet! Hug is in big trouble!#T4#
Hug throws a right and a left that Hoi avoids nicely. #KD2#
Hoi lands a big head kick that sends Hug tumbling to the mat! Hoi takes a step backwards and waves Hug back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Hug is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Hades Hug has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hug swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oh Hug is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hug is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Hoi gets a powerful takedown and that's hurt Hug.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hug prevents Hoi from moving into mount.
Hug can't do much from the bottom here.
Hug seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoi controls the position. #SU2#
Hoi stands up and beckons Hug to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akamai Hoi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hades Hug's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Hoi has knocked Hug down with a huge combo! Hoi steps away and waves a wobbly Hug back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sloppy strikes from Hug. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Hug, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hug backing away here, and Hoi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Hoi! Hug is out on his feet! Hoi rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hug is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hug is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akamai Hoi!
Akamai Hoi opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: CEFC Live 42
Date: Oct 05, 2017

#R1#
Salgado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Salgado.
Salgado drops Hoi with a huge uppercut! Hoi drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Salgado is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Salgado!
Francisco Salgado bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Akamai Hoi had this to say: 'This is the last fight you guys will ever see me in, Thank you.'.

Event: UGD 71:Pulkkinen Vs Sole
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Wettin clinches up with Hoi and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Wettin is trying to trip Hoi. He has hold of a leg but Hoi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wettin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wettin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wettin stands up over Hoi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hoi trying to keep a closed guard but Wettin is proving a slippery customer.
Wettin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wettin landing with the ground and pound.
Hoi keeping full guard, as Wettin tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wettin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Wettin works over Hoi with some ground and pound from guard.
Wettin stops Hoi from standing up.
Wettin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hoi's head.
Hoi trying to control the position.
Wettin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hoi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wettin escapes and throws Hoi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hoi tries to improve position but can't.
Wettin scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Wettin is working Hoi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wettin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hoi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wettin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hoi down.
Wettin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wettin working the head and body with strikes.
Wettin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC2#
Hoi is rocked!
A big shot lands for Wettin! That's hurt Hoi! Will he recover? Wettin fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zod Wettin!
The defeated Akamai Hoi had this to say: 'This is the last fight you guys will ever see me in, Thank you.'.

Event: EPL 12 Playoffs II
Date: Jul 12, 2017

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as De Villefort blocks the leg kick.
Hoi misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Hoi's head coaches at Barbell Brigade - $1000 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A solid body kick from Hoi.
De Villefort moves out of range as Hoi throws a body kick.
De Villefort looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoi is fending him off so far but De Villefort persists. Nope, Hoi circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from De Villefort.
Hoi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Villefort connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Villefort moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Villefort needs to keep his hands up - Hoi had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Villefort was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoi.
Hoi lunges at De Villefort with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Villefort's hand.
Hoi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Villefort has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
De Villefort takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoi thuds his shin into the meat of De Villefort's side.
Hoi throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and De Villefort counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Hoi has one foot on De Villefort's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hoi scores with a jab. De Villefort acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoi misses with a wild body shot.
De Villefort doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hoi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Villefort changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Hoi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hoi controlling the position.
De Villefort postures up in Hoi's guard and throws a big left but Hoi blocks it. #T2#
Hoi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Villefort postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Villefort is controlling him.
De Villefort with a nice head shot there.
Hoi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Villefort pushes down on Hoi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Villefort lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
De Villefort lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoi is trying to stand.
De Villefort looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hoi looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
De Villefort scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Villefort has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hoi tries to kick De Villefort off but De Villefort keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
De Villefort is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Villefort thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from De Villefort.
De Villefort slips a nice elbow through Hoi's hands, connecting with Hoi's forehead.
Hoi wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Villefort scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De Villefort takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
De Villefort prevents Hoi from standing back up.
De Villefort looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Villefort scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De Villefort is pressing down on Hoi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hoi is holding on for now. #T4#
Hoi is looking to escape.
De Villefort thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Villefort looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Villefort winds up and cracks Hoi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
De Villefort trying to pass the guard but Hoi defending well. #SUB2#
De Villefort wants to work for an arm triangle but Hoi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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!
De Villefort drops an elbow to the side of Hoi's head.
My spies in *Shrug* inform me that De Villefort has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hoi is trying to stand back up but De Villefort is controlling him
De Villefort prevents Hoi from improving his position.
Hoi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hoi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
De Villefort is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hoi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hoi wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerard De Villefort dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hoi scores with a leg kick.
Hoi tries to land a body kick
and De Villefort counters with a right hand to the body.
Hoi misses with the combination.
A shot to the body from Hoi misses
and De Villefort counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Villefort takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hoi misses with a leg kick
and De Villefort makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Villefort feints the counter takedown.
Hoi misses with a jab to the body
and De Villefort makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
De Villefort closes the distance and clinches.
Hoi prevents a body shot from De Villefort. #T1#
De Villefort blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Villefort creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Villefort's elbow.
De Villefort lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoi backwards.
De Villefort misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Villefort blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoi misses with some punches.
Hoi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
De Villefort pulls guard.
Hoi stopping the sweep attempt from De Villefort.
Hoi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
De Villefort escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hoi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hoi stopping the sweep attempt from De Villefort.
De Villefort has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU#
Hoi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
De Villefort shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoi pinned against the cage. Hoi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Akamai Hoi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Hoi throws a leg kick which misses De Villefort's front leg but catches the back leg as De Villefort tries to avoid it.
Hoi swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and De Villefort counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Villefort.
Hoi lands a right hand.
De Villefort goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Villefort throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoi.
De Villefort throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoi. #TD2#
De Villefort pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
De Villefort looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hoi wants to stand but De Villefort has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
De Villefort looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoi is one step ahead there. #T3#
Hoi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gerard De Villefort has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
De Villefort looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hoi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Villefort is proving hard to escape from.
De Villefort striking off his back but it's not causing Hoi any problems. #SUB2#
De Villefort is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Villefort is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hoi pushes De Villefort off looking to stand but De Villefort dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
De Villefort is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoi sees it coming and defends easily.
Ground and pound from De Villefort. #ES#
Hoi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but De Villefort is on him like a limpet, forcing Hoi back against the cage.
Hoi blocking some punches. #T4#
De Villefort tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Villefort misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoi misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hoi as the two fighters clinch.
De Villefort lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoi.
Hoi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Villefort.
De Villefort prevents a body shot from Hoi.
Hoi pushes De Villefort back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoi scores with a hook to the body.
Hoi misses with the head strike.
Hoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Villefort jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hoi walks away with a smile on his face. De Villefort gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good exchange - Hoi coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerard De Villefort showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hoi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Villefort takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CUT#
It looks like Gerard De Villefort has been cut.
Hoi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Villefort checks it well.
That kick from Hoi tenderised De Villefort's leg. De Villefort is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hoi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on De Villefort's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Some wild striking there from De Villefort.
Hoi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! De Villefort crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hoi - the referee stops the clock and De Villefort gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hoi. De Villefort manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hoi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Hoi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hoi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hoi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hoi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Villefort has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Villefort uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoi.
Hoi misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Hoi finds it's way through De Villefort's defenses.
Akamai Hoi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Villefort.#T2#
De Villefort takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hoi ducks under a wild hook from De Villefort.
Nice shot lands for Hoi.
Hoi tries to clinch but De Villefort is having none of it.
An inside leg kick from Hoi misses.
A nice side step and De Villefort releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That kick from Hoi tenderised De Villefort's leg. De Villefort is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hoi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Villefort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Hoi.
Hoi misses with a hook to the body
and De Villefort counters with a series of strikes. Hoi will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Hoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Villefort's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hoi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Villefort momentarily.
Hoi lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Villefort's sensitive parts.
Hoi scores with a sloppy right hand. De Villefort should have avoided that one.
De Villefort takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoi tries to work over De Villefort's front leg with a kick but De Villefort checks it.
De Villefort looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Villefort swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoi.#T4#
That kick from Hoi tenderised De Villefort's leg. De Villefort is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hoi is looking to chop away at De Villefort's legs.
De Villefort moves out of range of the body kick.#KD2#
De Villefort lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Hoi sprawling to the canvas. De Villefort follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Hoi hang on? #ROC2#
Hoi is rocked!
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!
De Villefort tries to pass to full mount but Hoi defends it.
De Villefort seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Hoi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoi wants to improve his position but De Villefort is controlling well.
Hoi seems to have got his legs back now.
De Villefort lands strikes from half guard.
De Villefort passes to side control.
De Villefort in side control, throwing shots but Hoi defends.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akamai Hoi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Villefort 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Gerard De Villefort!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Gerard De Villefort!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Gerard De Villefort!

Gerard De Villefort wins by unanimous decision!
Gerard De Villefort seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Akamai Hoi was interviewed post fight and said 'This is the last fight you guys will ever see me in, Thank you.'.

Event: Ascension 0527
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Hoi looks to land a left hand but Yamaji moved out of range nicely.
Hoi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hoi misses with a body shot
and Yamaji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Hoi.
And Yamaji counters with a quick kick to the body but Hoi blocks it.
Hoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamaji moves away.
Hoi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoi lands with a good body shot.
Hoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamaji was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoi.#CL2#
Hoi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yamaji working aggressively here. #T1#
Yamaji scores with a hook to the body.
Hoi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoi pushes Yamaji back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoi struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaji controls his hands.
Hoi scores with a hook to the body.
Hoi throws a head punch that misses.
Yamaji doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yamaji.
Yamaji lands a nice uppercut.
Yamaji is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoi is defending well for now.
Yamaji blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamaji works on Hoi's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yamaji.
Yamaji works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoi looks winded!#BC#
Yamaji breaks from the clinch.
Good work by Yamaji as he checks the leg kick.
Yamaji looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Yamaji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Hoi backs away, Yamaji returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hoi pushes Yamaji away with a front kick.#T2#
Hoi thows a leg kick but Yamaji checks it #CL#
and Yamaji counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamaji lands a body punch.
Yamaji misses with the head strike.
Yamaji blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hoi fails to land.
Yamaji leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yamaji creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yamaji'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.
A short uppercut from Yamaji.
Yamaji blocking some punches.
Yamaji misses with the head strike.
Yamaji struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoi controls his hands. #T3#
Hoi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Yamaji.
Hoi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamaji misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamaji tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Hoi on the inside.
Yamaji lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoi backwards.
Hoi throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaji.
Hoi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaji misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaji's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yamaji displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hoi up against the cage.
I was talking to Yamaji's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yamaji tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoi's elbow.
Hoi throws a head punch that misses.
Yamaji throws a head punch that misses.
Yamaji is working Hoi over against the cage.
Yamaji lands a body shot.
Hoi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Yamaji lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamaji lands with a short shot to the head.
Yamaji lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Hoi is rocked!
Yamaji misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoi takes a shot to the head.
Hoi is still on wobbly legs! Can Yamaji finish him?
Yamaji is leaning against Hoi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yamaji pushes Hoi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Yamaji.
Yamaji misses with a knee to the head.
Hoi seems to have recovered his senses.
Good body shot from Yamaji.
Yamaji misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamaji tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamaji blocks a body shot from Hoi.
Yamaji scores with a shot to the side of Hoi's head.
Hoi throws a head punch that misses.
Hoi working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yamaji creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yamaji struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoi controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masamichi Yamaji dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hoi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamaji.
Yamaji was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hoi connects with a body shot.
Yamaji moves out of range of the body kick from Hoi.
Hoi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yamaji's head.
Hoi misses with a body punch
and Yamaji counters with an outside leg kick.
Hoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamaji appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yamaji counters with a nice leg kick.
Hoi is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hoi works the jab nicely.
Hoi throws a nice head kick!
Hoi throws a wild body kick that Yamaji sees coming a mile off.
Yamaji moves out of range of the strikes.
As Hoi looks to move away, Yamaji throws a big counter combo but Hoi just gets out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Yamaji.
Yamaji tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hoi manages to circle out of the way.
Hoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamaji moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Yamaji on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Hoi misses
and Yamaji finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A head kick by Hoi misses
and Yamaji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoi misses with a straight right.
Yamaji swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Hoi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yamaji tries to counter by clinching up but Hoi breaks away and moves out of range.
Akamai Hoi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yamaji counters with an outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Yamaji blocks the leg kick.
Hoi misses with a low kick.
Hoi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yamaji makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoi throws the kick towards the body but Yamaji avoids it.
Hoi misses with a leg kick
and Yamaji counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoi throws a leg kick
letting Yamaji counter with a right hand.
Hoi tried to score with a low kick but Yamaji checks it.
It looked like Yamaji was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hoi.
Yamaji takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Hoi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yamaji moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamaji is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hoi.
A leg kick checked by Yamaji.
Yamaji is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hoi looks to land a right hand but Yamaji moved out of range.
Yamaji tried to counter with a leg kick but Hoi avoided it.
Hoi scores with a jab.
Hoi tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamaji is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Hoi misses #KD#
and Yamaji counters with a head kick that drops Hoi to the mat! Hoi scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
A jab from Hoi misses.
Yamaji moves out of range as Hoi throws a body kick.
Yamaji quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T4#
Hoi connects with a single shot there.
Yamaji bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Yamaji counters with a nice right hand that sends Hoi toppling to the canvas! Hoi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Yamaji finish him?!
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!
Hoi misses with a leg kick
and Yamaji rattles Hoi with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Hoi tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Yamaji dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Hoi stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Masamichi Yamaji!
During a confident post fight interview, Masamichi Yamaji thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Akamai Hoi spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry about my performance today, ill come out stronger next time'.

Event: Ascension 0408
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Hoi throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Barakat checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barakat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Hoi looks to move away, Barakat throws a big counter combo but Hoi just gets out of the way.
Hoi throws a head kick that misses
and Barakat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Hoi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Barakat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoi tries a body shot but Barakat blocks it.
Barakat is working Hoi over against the cage.
Barakat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barakat lands a nice uppercut.
Hoi misses with a punch on the inside.
Barakat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Barakat's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hoi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoi avoiding damage as Barakat throws knees to the body.
Barakat swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barakat tries to stall but Hoi uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Hoi blocks an uppercut.
Hoi lands a left hand.
Hoi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barakat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barakat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barakat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barakat lands a nice knee to the body.
Hoi looks winded!
Hoi tries to throw a body punch but Barakat avoids it by throwing Hoi back against the cage.
Barakat lands a left hand.
Barakat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoi's elbow.
Hoi working aggressively here.
Barakat leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hoi tries to throw a body punch but Barakat avoids it by throwing Hoi back against the cage.
Barakat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoi.#T2#
Barakat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barakat lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barakat with a knee to the head.
Barakat lands an uppercut.
Barakat lands with a light punch inside.
Barakat scores with a shoulder strike.
Barakat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Barakat.
Barakat misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Barakat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barakat.
Barakat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoi has a couple of punches blocked by Barakat.
Barakat is leaning against Hoi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barakat slows down the pace here.
Hoi lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Hoi prevents a body shot from Barakat.
Barakat tries a body shot but Hoi blocks it.
Barakat scores with a shoulder strike.
Barakat lands a shot to the body.
Barakat lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barakat lands with a right to the head.
Barakat lands a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Barakat.
Barakat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Barakat on the inside.
Barakat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoi backwards.
Nice body punch from Barakat - that landed with a thud.
Hoi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoi lands with a short shot to the head.
Barakat blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Barakat on the inside. #T4#
Hoi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barakat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoi's elbow.
Barakat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoi backwards.
Barakat lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Hoi is rocked!
Barakat lands a knee to the body.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hoi avoids it.
Barakat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barakat lands with a right to the head.
Hoi is still on wobbly legs! Can Barakat finish him?
Barakat is working the Thai clinch up against the cage. He yanks Hoi's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Hoi! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Qasim Barakat!
Qasim Barakat decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Ascenssion 0222
Date: Feb 22, 2017

#R1#
Lodano misses with a wild body shot.
Lodano cracks a nice hook into Hoi's ribs.
Hoi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoi avoids the body shot from Lodano.
Hoi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lodano misses with a body shot
and Hoi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lodano misses with a straight left.
Hoi scores with a leg kick.
Hoi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lodano is able to avoid easily.
Lodano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hoi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoi thumps Lodano with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodano scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Akamai Hoi has been cut.
Hoi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lodano.
Hoi staying out of range there.
Hoi connects with an inside leg kick.
Lodano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lodano.#T1#
Hoi misses the shot to the body.
Lodano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoi counters with an outside leg kick. #CL2#
Lodano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lodano lands a right hand.
Lodano blocks an uppercut.
Lodano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoi backwards.
Lodano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lodano lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lodano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lodano can't find room to land a body shot as Hoi controls the action.
Hoi lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Lodano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoi lands a hook that snaps the head of Lodano backwards.
Lodano lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoi is leaning against Lodano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Hoi throws a punch but it's blocked by Lodano.
Hoi misses with a punch to the body.
Hoi struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodano controls his hands.
Lodano blocks an uppercut.
Hoi working aggressively here.
Lodano lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lodano.
Lodano misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Hoi fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Lodano.
A short right from Lodano. #BC2#
Lodano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lodano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hoi throws a body kick that misses.
Lodano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hoi slips a straight right by Lodano.
Lodano throws the left hand but Hoi avoids the punch easily.
Hoi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Lodano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoi.
Hoi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lodano throws out the jab.
Lodano is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lodano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lodano. Hoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lodano scores with the left hand. Hoi knows he should have avoided that one.
Lodano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Hoi pushes Lodano up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoi takes a shot to the head.
Hoi pushes Lodano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lodano.
Hoi misses with some punches.
Lodano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lodano. #T4#
Lodano cracks Hoi with a nice body shot.
Hoi misses with some punches.
Lodano blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lodano tries to pull guard but Hoi holds him up against the cage and eventually Lodano drops back down to his feet.
Lodano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lodano blocks an uppercut.
Hoi misses with some punches.
Hoi lands a right hand.
Hoi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lodano's elbow.
Hoi can't find room to land a body shot as Lodano controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lodano.
Lodano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Lodano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akamai Hoi's cut.
That's time! Hoi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hoi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoi tries to land a front kick but Lodano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lodano tries a low kick but Hoi avoids it.
Hoi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hoi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lodano throws a leg kick but Hoi moved away.
Hoi lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Hoi.
Hoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lodano was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoi.
Lodano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hoi looks to land a body kick but Lodano moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodano throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Hoi moves into the clinch.
Hoi struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodano controls his hands.
Hoi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoi can't find room to land a body shot as Lodano controls the action.
Lodano misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lodano.
Hoi tries a body shot but Lodano blocks it.
Lodano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lodano lands with a left to the head.
Lodano blocks an uppercut.
Hoi can't find room to land a body shot as Lodano controls the action.
Hoi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoi lands a body shot.
Hoi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lodano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoi lands a right hand.
Hoi struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodano controls his hands.
Hoi presses Lodano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lodano is breathing heavily.
Hoi tries to throw a body punch but Lodano avoids it by throwing Hoi back against the cage.
Hoi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akamai Hoi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lodano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Hoi blocks an uppercut.
Lodano misses with a body punch.
Lodano lands a nice uppercut.
Hoi tries to throw a body punch but Lodano avoids it by throwing Hoi back against the cage.
Hoi blocks a body shot from Lodano.
Hoi can't find room to land a body shot as Lodano controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Hoi.
Hoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoi struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodano controls his hands.
Lodano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lodano tries to throw a body punch but Hoi avoids it by throwing Lodano back against the cage.
Hoi misses with a body punch.
Hoi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lodano backwards.
Hoi presses Lodano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoi blocks an uppercut.
Lodano blocks an uppercut.
Lodano throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoi. #T3#
Hoi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hoi fails to land.
Hoi misses with some punches.
Hoi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lodano's elbow.
Hoi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lodano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lodano.
Hoi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lodano backwards.
Hoi misses with a punch to the body.
Lodano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoi blocking some punches.
Lodano misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Lodano.
Lodano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Hoi. #T4#
Hoi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hoi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hoi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
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!
Hoi misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Hoi.
Hoi misses with a punch on the inside.
Lodano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoi lands a nice uppercut.
Hoi lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Lodano lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #ES#
Hoi has one foot on Lodano's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lucas Lodano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lodano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lodano.
Lodano doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Hoi to counter with a crisp jab.
Lodano takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akamai Hoi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akamai Hoi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lodano throws a series of punches but Hoi avoids them all with ease.
Lodano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Hoi closes the distance and clinches.
Hoi can't find room to land a body shot as Lodano controls the action.
Hoi working aggressively here.
Hoi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lodano misses with a punch to the body.
Hoi lands a right hand.
Lodano misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Lodano.
Hoi misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoi lands an uppercut.
Hoi lands a nice uppercut.
Lodano is trying to break free.
Hoi struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodano controls his hands.
Hoi lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Hoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoi has a couple of punches blocked by Lodano.
Lodano lands with a right to the head.
Hoi blocks an uppercut.
Hoi has a couple of punches blocked by Lodano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoi.
Hoi lands a body punch.
Lodano prevents a body shot from Hoi.
Hoi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lodano throws a head punch that misses.
Lodano blocking some punches.
Lodano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hoi misses with a punch to the body.
Lodano misses with the head strike.
Hoi lands a shot to the body.
Lodano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lodano backwards.
Hoi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lodano can do to turn this around?#T2#
Hoi lands a shoulder strike.
Hoi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoi throws a punch but it's blocked by Lodano.
Hoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lodano scores with a hook to the body.
Hoi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoi struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodano controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Hoi.
Lodano has a couple of punches blocked by Hoi.
Hoi throws a punch but it's blocked by Lodano.
Lodano can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Lodano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoi with a nice cross.#CL#
Hoi gets a clinch.
Hoi throws a punch but it's blocked by Lodano. #T3#
Lodano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoi can't find room to land a body shot as Lodano controls the action.
Hoi struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodano controls his hands.
Lodano scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Lodano breaks from the clinch.
Hoi slips under a jab.
Hoi is looking to wear down Lodano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Hoi moves into range and clinches up with Lodano.
Hoi tries to throw a body punch but Lodano avoids it by throwing Hoi back against the cage.
Lodano misses with a body punch.
Lodano trying to control the position but instead, Hoi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lodano into the cage.
Lodano lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Hoi.
Hoi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoi lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Lodano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lodano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hoi walks away with a smile on his face. Lodano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hoi connects with a single shot there.
Hoi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lodano walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lodano moves out of range of the body kick.
Lodano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoi is looking to slow Lodano down with leg kicks.
Hoi lands a leg kick that knocks Lodano off balance momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Lodano scores with a four punch combination!
Lodano looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoi is just out of range.
Hoi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hoi avoids the body shot from Lodano.
Hoi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lodano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hoi finds it's way round the side to connect with Lodano's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akamai Hoi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hoi 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akamai Hoi!
Akamai Hoi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 494 - Holiday Melee
Date: Dec 28, 2016

#R1#
Goldstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoi misses with a low kick.
Hoi tries to land a front kick but Goldstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hoi scores with a jab to the head.
Hoi lands a head shot.
Goldstein fails to land with a series of punches.
Goldstein tries for a takedown but Hoi circles away easily
and Hoi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goldstein scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goldstein with a poor takedown
and Hoi counters with a straight right hand.
Goldstein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoi counters with a left and a right that stings Goldstein.
Akamai Hoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Goldstein.
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!
Goldstein scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Hoi. #T1#
Hoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldstein manages to avoid it.
Hoi throws a low kick, looking for Goldstein's leg but Goldstein calmly moves out of range.
Hoi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoi lands with a slapping head kick.
Hoi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Goldstein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goldstein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Goldstein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hoi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoi.
Hoi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoi tried to counter with a leg kick but Goldstein avoided it.
Hoi throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Goldstein counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hoi won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein fails to land a wild elbow strike.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Goldstein working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Hoi wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Goldstein connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hoi some visible discomfort.
Goldstein grinds an elbow into Hoi's temple.
Hoi parries the strikes from Goldstein easily there. Goldstein is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hoi to escape.
Goldstein working the ground and pound.
Goldstein tries to score with some ground and pound. Hoi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Goldstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hoi being controlled for a moment.
Goldstein tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Goldstein throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hoi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hoi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Goldstein is controlling him well.
Hoi struggling a bit here.
Goldstein tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Goldstein is trying to ground and pound but Hoi uses the momentary lack of control by Goldstein to regain half guard.
Goldstein is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Goldstein wants to control but Hoi is keeping him busy.
Goldstein might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hoi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldstein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goldstein.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoi.
Hoi thows a leg kick but Goldstein checks it
and Hoi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Akamai Hoi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Goldstein throws out a loose jab but Hoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Hoi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goldstein.
Hoi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goldstein tries to score with a low kick but Hoi moves his leg out of the way.
A left and a right from Goldstein both land. Nice combination.
Goldstein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hoi throws the kick towards the body but Goldstein avoids it.
Goldstein throws a right hand that misses
and Hoi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goldstein finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hoi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Goldstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoi.
Goldstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hoi gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
so Goldstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldstein landing some decent shots from guard.
Hoi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Goldstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoi pulls Goldstein in to control the position.
Goldstein is working Hoi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goldstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoi is trying to keep Goldstein in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hoi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hoi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hoi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein throws a right hand that Hoi ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoi also avoids with ease.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Hoi.
Goldstein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goldstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoi manages to avoid it.
Hoi throws a big counter combination but Goldstein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Goldstein throws the left hand but Hoi avoids the punch easily.
Hoi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Goldstein counters with a low kick, right behind Hoi 's knee.
Goldstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoi pinned against the cage. Hoi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hoi throwing a counter right hand but Goldstein manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hoi 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 Goldstein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goldstein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A shot to the liver by Goldstein. Beautiful body shot.
Goldstein throws a leg kick which misses Hoi's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoi tries to avoid it.
Hoi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldstein.
Goldstein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hoi counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Hoi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hoi throws a right hand that misses
and Goldstein counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Goldstein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Hoi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hoi tests Goldstein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akamai Hoi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoi throws the left hand but Goldstein avoids the punch easily.
Goldstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoi.
The fighters circling - Goldstein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoi moves out of range as Goldstein throws a body kick.
Goldstein loads up on a big right hand but Hoi slips the punch.
Goldstein throws a sloppy head kick and Hoi moves out of range easily.
Hoi lands a leg kick that knocks Goldstein off balance momentarily.
Hoi digs a good body shot into Goldstein's ribs.#T4#
Goldstein misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoi avoids the body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goldstein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goldstein walks into a jab.
Hoi throws the left hand but Goldstein avoids the punch easily.
Goldstein misses with a straight left.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut. Hoi saw that one coming.
Hoi scores with the left hand. Goldstein knows he should have avoided that one.
Hoi thows a leg kick but Goldstein checks it #TD2#
and Goldstein counters with a takedown into side control.
Samson Goldstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goldstein cracks Hoi with a big elbow.
Goldstein connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hoi some visible discomfort.
Hoi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Goldstein connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Samson Goldstein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Goldstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoi.
Hoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goldstein connects with an inside leg kick.
Hoi lands with a slapping head kick.
Hoi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goldstein misses with a hook. Hoi ducked under it nicely.
Hoi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hoi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldstein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein moves away from the strike by Hoi.
Goldstein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goldstein lands with a hook. Hoi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A leg kick checked by Hoi.
Goldstein misses with a hook
and Hoi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Goldstein really felt that one!#T1#
Goldstein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goldstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Goldstein looks to move away, Hoi throws a big counter combo but Goldstein just gets out of the way.
Hoi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goldstein's sensitive parts.
Goldstein thuds a left hand into Hoi's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goldstein.
Hoi blocks a low kick nicely.
Goldstein lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goldstein connects with a crisp jab.
Goldstein tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hoi defends well and Goldstein ends up having to push Hoi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hoi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goldstein's head.#T2#
Hoi moves out of range of the leg kick from Goldstein.
Hoi throws a poor cross that misses
and Goldstein counters with a solid body kick.
Goldstein misses with a leg kick.
As Goldstein backs away, Hoi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Goldstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein avoids a kick to the body.
Goldstein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goldstein misses with a left hand
and Hoi counters with a low kick, right behind Goldstein 's knee.
Goldstein throws out a leg kick but Hoi moves out of range and Goldstein only half commits.
Hoi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goldstein feints the counter takedown.
Hoi throws a body punch but Goldstein moves out of range.
Hoi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoi checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Goldstein misses. #T3#
Hoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldstein is just out of range.
Akamai Hoi is winning the standup battle so far.
Goldstein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goldstein misses with a body shot. #KD2#
Goldstein drops Hoi with a left and a right! Oh, Hoi is hurt - Goldstein dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#
Hoi is rocked!
Hoi prevents Goldstein from moving into mount.
Oh Hoi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoi can't do much from the bottom here.
Goldstein lands a strong strike to the head of Hoi. That's dazed him! Goldstein looking to finish here. Hoi is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Goldstein lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!

Event: T171 Olympics Round 1.2
Date: Dec 11, 2016

#R1#
Hoi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubin throws out the jab.
Akamai Hoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubin cracks Hoi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hoi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rubin's coach down at Gym Beam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rubin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hoi misses with a straight left.
Rubin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubin. Hoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hoi delivers a nice body kick.
Hoi connects with a right hand. Rubin shakes it off.
Hoi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rubin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoi in his tracks.
Hoi throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Rubin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hoi won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoi keeps working.
Rubin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rubin cracks Hoi with a big right hand but Hoi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T1#
Rubin working the head with strikes.
Hoi prevents Rubin from improving position.
Rubin lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Hoi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rubin throws an elbow but Hoi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hoi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rubin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hoi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hoi is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Rubin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rubin content just to control the position here.
Rubin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rubin breaks from Hoi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hoi blocking the ground and pound.
Rubin dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#
Hoi is rocked!
Hoi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rubin.
Hoi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Hoi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Rubin! Hoi is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
Our winner, Timur Rubin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: T170 Olympics Round 1
Date: Nov 25, 2016

#R1#
Rubin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hoi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoi stuffs the takedown attempt from Rubin. Rubin gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoi tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoi slips under a jab from Rubin.
Rubin throws a hook but Hoi blocks it.
Rubin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hoi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Rubin counters with a single leg into guard. Hoi didn't expect that. #SUB#
Hoi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rubin defends it easily.
Rubin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoi trying to control the position.
Rubin wants to pass the guard but Hoi is keeping the position.#T1#
Rubin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rubin tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoi is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rubin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rubin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rubin is working Hoi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rubin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hoi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rubin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hoi keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rubin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hoi staying out of range there.
Hoi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rubin lands a lovely overhand right.
Rubin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rubin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rubin scores with a shot to the body.
Rubin missing with a left hand there. Hoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Hoi misses its target.
Hoi throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubin.
Rubin with the counter takedown but Hoi avoids it easily.
Akamai Hoi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rubin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rubin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rubin's head backwards.
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoi misses with a head kick.
Rubin swings for the body but Hoi moves out of range.
Hoi misses with a wild combination.
Hoi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3##TD2#
Rubin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hoi's guard.#ES#
Hoi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rubin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Rubin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rubin works on Hoi's body with a couple of short punches.
Rubin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoi tries a body shot but Rubin blocks it.
Rubin looking for a takedown.
Akamai Hoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Rubin.
Hoi tries to work over Rubin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoi can't find room to land a body shot as Rubin controls the action.
Hoi tries to work over Rubin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoi lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rubin's elbow.
Hoi has a couple of punches blocked by Rubin.
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!
Hoi is leaning against Rubin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Hoi tries a body shot but Rubin blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Rubin.
A short right from Hoi on the inside.
Hoi misses with a punch to the body.
Hoi has a couple of punches blocked by Rubin.
Rubin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hoi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoi can't find room to land a body shot as Rubin controls the action.
Rubin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rubin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rubin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Hoi breaks the clinch.
Hoi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rubin connects with the punch.
Hoi throws a front kick that sends Rubin stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Akamai Hoi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hoi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A shot to the liver by Rubin. Beautiful body shot.
Hoi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rubin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rubin avoids a kick to the body.
Hoi is looking to land body kicks.
Hoi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rubin to score with a decent uppercut.
Rubin misses with a body shot.
Hoi looks to land a body kick but Rubin moved away.
Rubin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hoi defends it well.
Rubin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rubin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin fails with a takedown attempt.
Rubin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoi.
It looked like Hoi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rubin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoi.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rubin! #T1#
Hoi looks for the body kick but Rubin saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Hoi. That snapped Rubin's head back.
Hoi looks to land a right hand but Rubin moved out of range.
Rubin throws a lazy right hand but Hoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rubin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rubin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rubin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoi.
Rubin thuds his right hand into Hoi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Rubin misses the target.
Rubin moves out of range as Hoi strikes.
Rubin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hoi defends it well.
Rubin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hoi is out of range and Rubin settles back down.
Rubin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoi's head backwards.
Rubin misses with a looping left.
Hoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubin.
Hoi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rubin.#T2#
Hoi lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoi throws out a leg kick but Rubin moves out of range and Hoi only half commits.
Hoi throws an overhand right that lands on Rubin's shoulder, as Rubin tries to avoid the shot.
Rubin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoi can pounce on him.
Akamai Hoi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoi moves away.
Rubin misses the shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hoi - that will leave a mark!
Hoi lands a slapping body shot.
Hoi keeps Rubin at a distance using the push kick.
Hoi misses with a looping left.
Rubin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hoi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoi avoids the body shot from Rubin. #T3#
Rubin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hoi. That one must have hurt.
Hoi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rubin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Rubin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rubin tries to score with some ground and pound. Hoi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rubin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoi keeps working.
Rubin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The strikes coming from Rubin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rubin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Rubin working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubin controls the position from side control.
Rubin throws an elbow but Hoi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rubin takes a little break here. Hoi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rubin advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Timur Rubin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Hoi throws a wild body kick that Rubin sees coming a mile off.
Rubin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoi.
Rubin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Rubin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rubin blocks the body kick.
Rubin misses with a wild body shot.
Rubin avoids a kick to the body.
Rubin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoi throws the kick towards the body but Rubin avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Rubin as he connects with a hook.
Rubin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hoi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rubin ducks under a wild hook from Hoi.
Rubin misses with a wild body shot.
Rubin throws a hook to the side of Hoi's head but Hoi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rubin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoi doesn't seem bothered though.
Akamai Hoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hoi throws a wild body kick that Rubin sees coming a mile off.
Hoi avoids the body shot from Rubin.
It appears Hoi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hoi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hoi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rubin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rubin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoi is out of range.
Hoi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Rubin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoi doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Rubin misses.
Hoi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rubin.
Rubin throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Hoi misses its intended target.
Rubin with a jab.
Hoi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rubin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoi, as that shot connected.
Rubin works Hoi's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hoi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rubin defending well as Hoi loads up on a big left hand.
Rubin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rubin takes a swing at Hoi's ribcage but misses.
Hoi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rubin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rubin throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the liver by Rubin. Beautiful body shot.
Rubin throws a right hand that misses
and Rubin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoi throws a looping overhand right but Rubin ducks down to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rubin, right into the meat. #T3#
Rubin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hoi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rubin stuns Hoi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rubin thows a left - swing and a miss!
It appears Hoi was looking to counter with a kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubin. Hoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoi defending well as Rubin loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Rubin dives in and scores a takedown into Hoi's guard.
Rubin postures up in Hoi's guard and throws a big left but Hoi blocks it.
Rubin trying to control but Hoi is working from the bottom.
Hoi controls Rubin momentarily but Rubin frees himself.
Rubin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Rubin postures up in Hoi's guard and throws a big left but Hoi blocks it.
Rubin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rubin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoi throws a wild body kick that Rubin sees coming a mile off.
Hoi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoi throws a jab when Rubin was well out of range.#CL#
Hoi rushes Rubin and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoi is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Rubin fails to land.
Rubin can't find room to land a body shot as Hoi controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Rubin really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
A bone on bone clash there as Rubin blocks the leg kick.
Rubin throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoi counters with a three punch combo that has Rubin backing up. Rubin nods at Hoi to acknowledge the strikes.
Rubin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Rubin does it's job there.
Rubin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rubin cracks Hoi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rubin throws a shot from downtown. Hoi moves away and avoids it.
Rubin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hoi.
Nice uppercut there from Rubin.
Hoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubin manages to avoid it.
Hoi misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin loads up on a big right hand but Hoi slips the punch.
Rubin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rubin checks a low kick from Hoi.
Rubin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoi throws an overhand right that lands on Rubin's shoulder, as Rubin tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Rubin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rubin lunges at Hoi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoi's hand.
Rubin with a poor takedown
and Hoi counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Rubin misses.
Hoi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rubin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rubin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoi was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubin.
Hoi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Rubin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubin is just out of range.
Hoi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoi misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rubin.#T2#
Rubin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rubin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoi.
Hoi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rubin checks a leg kick.
Rubin throws a big shot that misses.
Hoi throws a shot from downtown. Rubin moves away and avoids it.
Hoi moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hoi, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoi lands a front kick.
Hoi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rubin lands a nice looking body shot.
Hoi with a nice cross.
Hoi throws a wild body kick that Rubin sees coming a mile off.
Rubin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoi at a distance.
Rubin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Rubin lands a right hook to the body.
Hoi slips a straight right by Rubin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rubin, as that shot connected.
A shot to the body from Rubin misses
and Hoi counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Rubin misses.
Rubin misses with a straight right.
Hoi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rubin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoi.
Rubin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hoi misses with a low kick.
Hoi wants to land a leg kick but Rubin is out of range.
Rubin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoi on the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Hoi there.
Rubin misses with an uppercut
and Hoi counters with a nice body kick.
Rubin misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoi counters with a nice leg kick.
Rubin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hoi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hoi misses with a straight left.
Rubin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rubin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Hoi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rubin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Hoi misses.
Rubin shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rubin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Hoi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rubin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hoi dips to his left and cracks Rubin with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akamai Hoi had his way with Timur Rubin in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Hoi defending well as Rubin loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Rubin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubin. Hoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoi moves out of range of the body kick.
As Rubin backs away, Hoi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rubin fails to land the takedown.
Rubin blocks a leg kick.
Hoi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rubin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoi scrambles back to his feet.
Rubin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good exchange - Rubin coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hoi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rubin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hoi defends it well.
Hoi avoids the body shot from Rubin.
Rubin scores with a body shot. #T1#
Hoi ducks under a wild hook from Rubin.
Hoi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Rubin misses.
Hoi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rubin.
Good leg kick by Hoi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rubin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoi under the eye.
Hoi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hoi lands a slapping body shot.
Rubin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hoi if he has to take too many more of those.
Hoi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body kick from Hoi.
Rubin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Hoi.
Rubin lands with a right hand. #T2#
Hoi tries to clinch but Rubin is having none of it.
Rubin misses with an uppercut.
Rubin lands an overhand right.
Hoi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Rubin.
Rubin takes one to the side of the head.
Hoi misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Rubin.
Rubin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoi.
Rubin misses with a looping left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hoi, right into the meat.
Hoi throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubin. #T3#
Hoi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice straight punches there by Rubin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rubin.
Hoi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rubin to score with a decent uppercut.
Hoi misses with a kick to the body.
Hoi misses with a head kick.
Rubin checks a leg kick.
Rubin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rubin misses with a hook. Hoi ducked under it nicely.
Hoi throws a hook but Rubin blocks it.
Rubin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hoi defends it well.
Hoi looks for the body kick but Rubin saw that one coming.
Rubin clobbers Hoi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hoi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubin is just out of range.
Hoi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rubin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Rubin.#TD2#
Rubin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An elbow from Rubin crashes against the mat.
Rubin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hoi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rubin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hoi defending against the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Rubin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rubin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hoi to see if he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Rubin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rubin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Syn 482 - Panda vs Fortunado
Date: Nov 06, 2016

#R1#
Dantes misses with a looping right.
Hoi throws out a counter right but Dantes avoids it with no problem.
Hoi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dantes's hands.
Hoi misses with a low kick.
Dantes throws the left hand but Hoi avoids the punch easily.
Hoi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoi looks to land a left hand but Dantes moved out of range nicely.
Dantes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bjorn's Elite Team in the buildup to the fight.
Hoi lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Dantes misses its intended target.
Hoi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dantes throws out the jab.
Hoi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dantes.
Hoi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hoi misses with a low kick.
Hoi throws a push kick but Dantes slaps the foot to one side.
Dantes misses the jab.
Dantes scores with the left hand. Hoi knows he should have avoided that one.
Dantes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Dantes lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoi scores with a kick to the body.
Dantes takes a swing at Hoi's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Hoi throws a wild body kick that Dantes sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Hoi.
Dantes throws a hook but Hoi blocks it.
Donk. Dantes catches Hoi right on the button with a cross.
Dantes misses with a hook. Hoi ducked under it nicely.
Dantes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hoi is looking to land body kicks.
Hoi misses with a kick to the body.
Dantes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dantes sizes up Hoi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dantes was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoi.
The fighters circling - Dantes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoi misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dantes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dantes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Dantes throws a head kick that misses.
Dantes slips under a jab from Hoi.
It looked like Dantes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hoi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hoi misses with a lunging right hand
and Dantes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoi slips under a jab from Dantes.
Dantes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some wild striking there from Hoi.
Hoi throws a leg kick which misses Dantes's front leg but catches the back leg as Dantes tries to avoid it.
Hoi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dantes.
Hoi thuds his shin into the meat of Dantes's side.
Hoi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hoi looks to land a left hand but Dantes moved out of range nicely.
Hoi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Dantes misses its intended target.
Hoi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoi there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Dantes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dantes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dantes misses with a right hand
and Hoi counters with a three punch combo that has Dantes backing up. Dantes nods at Hoi to acknowledge the strikes.
Hoi pushes Dantes away with a front kick.
Dantes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hoi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dantes.
Akamai Hoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Hoi.
Hoi tries to land a front kick but Dantes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hoi throws a right hand that Dantes ducks under and follows up with a left that Dantes also avoids with ease.
Hoi 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoi throws a push kick but Dantes slaps the foot to one side.
Hoi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dantes moves out of range of the body kick from Hoi.
Hoi throws a push kick but Dantes slaps the foot to one side.
Dantes thuds his shin into the meat of Hoi's side.
Hoi throws a jab when Dantes was well out of range.#T4#
Dantes dips to his left and cracks Hoi with an uppercut!
Dantes's corner calls for a 1-2. Dantes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hoi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dantes avoids the body shot from Hoi.
Dantes moves out of range as Hoi throws a body kick.
Dantes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Hoi.
It looked like Dantes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Dantes misses.
Hoi moves out of range as Dantes strikes.
Hoi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hoi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dantes is looking to counter punch.
Hoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dantes manages to avoid it.
Hoi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dantes swings for the body but Hoi moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dantes walks into a straight right hand from Hoi.
Hoi ducks under a wild hook from Dantes.
Hoi wants to land a leg kick but Dantes is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Hoi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Akamai Hoi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dantes throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dantes throws an overhand right that lands on Hoi's shoulder, as Hoi tries to avoid the shot.
Dantes throws an overhand right that lands on Hoi's shoulder, as Hoi tries to avoid the shot.
Hoi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A swing and a miss from Dantes.
Hoi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dantes with a nice cross.
Dantes throws a looping overhand right but Hoi ducks down to avoid it.
Dantes thuds his right hand into Hoi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dantes throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Dantes is just out of range.
Dantes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hoi throws a push kick but Dantes slaps the foot to one side.
Dantes throws a head kick that misses.
Hoi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dantes. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoi staying out of range there.
Hoi slips a straight right by Dantes.
Hoi moves out of range as Dantes strikes.#T1#
Dantes throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hoi to counter with a crisp jab.
Dantes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dantes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hoi. That one must have hurt.
Dantes throws a lazy right hand but Hoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dantes missing with a left hand there. Hoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoi throws a wild body kick that Dantes sees coming a mile off.
Dantes lands a nice hook to Hoi's body. Hoi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dantes checks a leg kick.
Hoi slips under a jab.
Hoi swings for the body but Dantes moves out of range.
Dantes connects with a single shot there.
Dantes looks to throw the jab but Hoi is out of range.
Hoi slips a straight right by Dantes.
Hoi cracks Dantes with an open hand slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hoi. That's going to slow Dantes down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Hoi is predictable there
and Dantes counters with a straight right hand.
A clash of legs there as Dantes blocks the low kick.#T2#
Dantes moves out of range of the body kick.
Hoi keeps Dantes at a distance using the push kick.
Dantes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoi misses with a double jab.
Dantes looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoi is just out of range.
Dantes misses with a looping right.
Hoi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hoi, right into the meat.
Hoi moves out of range of the body kick.
Hoi delivers a nice body kick.
Hoi scores with a jab to the body.
Hoi throws the kick towards the body but Dantes avoids it.
Dantes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoi connects with the punch.
Dantes avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Dantes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dantes throws a hook but Hoi blocks it.
Dantes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoi.
Dantes scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Hoi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dantes throws out the jab.
Hoi blocks a jab.
Dantes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Dantes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hoi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dantes defending well as Hoi loads up on a big left hand.
And Dantes counters with a quick kick to the body but Hoi blocks it.
Dantes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoi.
Hoi ducks under a wild hook from Dantes.
Dantes connects with an inside leg kick.
Dantes throws a lazy body kick
and Hoi counters with a left to the body.
Hoi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dantes to score with a decent uppercut.
Dantes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hoi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dantes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoi.
Hoi throws a lazy body kick
and Hoi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoi misses with a hook. Dantes ducked under it nicely.
Dantes throws a hook but Hoi blocks it.
Akamai Hoi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Dantes misses with a hook. Hoi ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dantes throws out the jab.
Hoi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dantes's head backwards.
Dantes moves out of range of the body kick from Hoi.
Hoi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dantes slips a straight right by Hoi.
Dantes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hoi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dantes counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoi misses with a body punch
and Dantes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dantes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hoi throws a leg kick which misses Dantes's front leg but catches the back leg as Dantes tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dantes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dantes feints a jab promting Hoi to slip. Dantes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hoi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hoi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dantes throws out the jab.
Dantes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Akamai Hoi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Hoi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hoi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dantes throws a leg kick
letting Hoi counter with a right hand.
Hoi connects with a solid leg kick.
Dantes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Dantes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dantes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hoi defending well as Dantes loads up on a big left hand.
Hoi throws a leg kick
and Dantes counters with a good low kick that Hoi was not able to check.
Dantes throws a hook but Hoi blocks it.
Hoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dantes.
Hoi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dantes moves out of range as Hoi strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dantes misses with a low kick as Hoi jumps back.
Hoi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Hoi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoi.
Hoi scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dantes throws out a powerful jab.
Hoi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Dantes misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Dantes.
Hoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hoi throws a right hand that misses
and Dantes counters with a straight right hand.
Dantes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Hoi.
Dantes throws an overhand right that lands on Hoi's shoulder, as Hoi tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Dantes misses.
A little jabbing left from Hoi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Hoi.
Dantes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoi.
Hoi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dantes.
Dantes misses with a wild body shot.
Hoi ducks under a wild hook from Dantes.
Marcus Dantes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dantes misses with a right hand
and Hoi counters with a leg kick.
Dantes needs to keep his hands up - Hoi had a free shot at his head there.
Dantes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Hoi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hoi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoi looks to throw a body kick
and Dantes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoi with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Dantes. Those never looked like landing.
Dantes slips a straight right by Hoi.
Nice body kick from Hoi.
Dantes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoi on the side of the head.
Dantes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoi.
It seemed like Hoi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hoi!
Hoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dantes.#T3#
Dantes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hoi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dantes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoi.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hoi.
Dantes throws a hook but Hoi avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hoi.
Hoi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dantes throws a body punch but Hoi moves out of range.
Dantes looks to land a right hand but Hoi moved out of range.
Hoi flicks out a counter leg kick but Dantes steps away.
Hoi scores with a decent looking hook.
Dantes walks into a straight right hand from Hoi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dantes misses with an uppercut
and Hoi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoi lands a jab.
Hoi avoids the body shot from Dantes.
It seemed like Hoi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dantes looks to land a right hand but Hoi moved out of range.
Hoi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Dantes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hoi. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick misses from Hoi.
A telegraphed right hand from Dantes misses the target.
Dantes throws an overhand right that lands on Hoi's shoulder, as Hoi tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Hoi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hoi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dantes misses with a right hand
and Hoi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hoi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick from Hoi lands but Dantes takes it in his stride.
Hoi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hoi throws a push kick but Dantes slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoi scores with a hook.
Dantes walks into a straight right hand from Hoi.
Hoi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sloppy strikes from Hoi. Those never looked like landing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akamai Hoi!
Akamai Hoi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 476 - Helix vs Donnelly
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1#
Cadarn checks the leg kick.
Cadarn steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hoi checks a leg kick.
Cadarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Cadarn tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cadarn lands a nice looking body kick.
Cadarn misses with a low kick.
Hoi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Cooker in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body kick there by Hoi.
Cadarn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoi.
We've been informed that Cadarn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cadarn connects with a body shot that sends Hoi's belly button to the back.
Cadarn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hoi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hoi connects with a leg kick. Cadarn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadarn moves out of range as Hoi throws a body kick.
Cadarn is looking to clinch.
Cadarn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Hoi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cadarn avoids the body shot from Hoi.
Cadarn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Hoi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cadarn! But no joy.
Hoi missing with a left hand there. Cadarn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cadarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cadarn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoi doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoi moves out of range as Cadarn throws a body kick.
Hoi throws a front kick aimed at Cadarn's knee but Cadarn avoids it well.
Cadarn misses with a body kick.
Cadarn throws a leg kick which misses Hoi's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoi tries to avoid it.
Hoi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hoi lands a jab to Cadarn's midsection.
Hoi throws a sloppy head kick and Cadarn moves out of range easily.
Hoi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cadarn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoi digs a good hook to Cadarn's body.
Cadarn blocks a head kick by Hoi. #T2#
Hoi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akamai Hoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Hoi.
Hoi cracks Cadarn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Cadarn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoi momentarily.
Hoi throws a body kick that misses.
Hoi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cadarn throws a nice looking combination but Hoi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hoi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hoi lands a slapping body shot.
Cadarn is looking to slow Hoi down with leg kicks.
Cadarn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cadarn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoi slips a jab from Cadarn.
Cadarn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Hoi looks to land a left hand but Cadarn moved out of range nicely.
Hoi throws an overhand right that lands on Cadarn's shoulder, as Cadarn tries to avoid the shot.
Hoi loads up on a big right hand but Cadarn slips the punch.
Cadarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cadarn misses with a looping right.
Hoi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body punch from Cadarn.
Crunch! Hoi slams his shin into Cadarn's torso.
Hoi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoi scores with a nice strike.
Nice shot lands for Cadarn.
Hoi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hoi takes a swing at Cadarn's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Hoi misses its intended target. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cadarn throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoi counters with a body kick.
Cadarn throws a head kick that misses
and Hoi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Cadarn misses the target.
Hoi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cadarn throws a fast counter high kick but Hoi manages to duck under it in time.
Cadarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoi is just out of range.
It looked like Hoi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cadarn.
Hoi thows a body kick. Cadarn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hoi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick from Hoi misses.
Hoi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hoi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoi throws a body kick that misses.
Cadarn blocks the body kick.
Hoi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Akamai Hoi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cadarn lands a leg kick that knocks Hoi off balance momentarily.
Cadarn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cadarn misses with a wild body shot.
Hoi connects with a right hand. Cadarn shakes it off.#KD2#
Cadarn cracks Hoi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hoi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cadarn finish him? #CUT2#
It looks like Akamai Hoi has been cut.
Cadarn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cadarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoi.
Cadarn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hoi's calf.
Cadarn moves out of range of the body kick.
Hoi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#KD2#
Cadarn sends Hoi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cadarn is motioning to the referee to let Hoi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Hoi is rocked!
Hoi just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Hoi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoi takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Cadarn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hoi seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hoi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hoi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cadarn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cadarn scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Cadarn sends Hoi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cadarn is motioning to the referee to let Hoi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Derfel Cadarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cadarn just misses with a punch to the body.
Cadarn loads up on a big right hand but Hoi slips the punch.
Hoi looks up at the clock. Bad move! Cadarn lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hoi. Cadarn pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derfel Cadarn!
A very excited looking Derfel Cadarn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Syn 472 - Malvo v. Wayne
Date: Sep 18, 2016

#R1#
Hoi throws a hook but Lu blocks it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hoi!
We've been informed that Hoi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hoi counters with a body kick that stops Lu in his tracks momentarily.
Lu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoi lands with a nice body kick.
Hoi misses with the body kick#TD#
and Lu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hoi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lu is working away from the top position though.
Lu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hoi moves into full guard.
Lu cracks Hoi with a solid left hand.#T1#
Lu trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lu stops Hoi from standing up. #SUB#
Lu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lu throws an elbow that misses. Hoi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lu's guard. Nice move by Hoi!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lu is looking for a triangle but Hoi pushes his legs off easily.
Lu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoi is one step ahead there. #T2#
Lu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hoi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hoi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hoi is staying active underneath Lu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hoi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lu.
Hoi trying to control here.
Lu drops an elbow to the side of Hoi's head. #T3#
Lu lands with a punch from half guard.
Lu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lu wants to control but Hoi is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Hoi has one foot on Lu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lu moves out of range of the body kick.
Akamai Hoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lu misses with a left hand
and Hoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ji Lu has been cut.
Hoi tries to land a front kick but Lu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lu is looking to counter punch.
Hoi avoids the body shot from Lu.
Hoi tries a quick counter leg kick but Lu is wise to it.
Hoi tries to land a body kick
and Lu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Hoi thows a body kick. Lu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lu slips a jab from Hoi.
A counter left hand to the body from Lu misses its target.
Hoi misses with a body shot.
Hoi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Lu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Lu misses its intended target.
Hoi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lu counters with a leg kick.
Lu avoids a kick to the body.
Hoi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Akamai Hoi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ji Lu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hoi looks to throw a body kick
and Lu counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lu.
Hoi thuds a left hand into Lu's body.
Lu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lu just misses with a punch to the body.
Lu misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lu misses the target.
Hoi misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Lu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hoi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lu throws a looping overhand right but Hoi ducks down to avoid it.
Hoi looks for the body kick but Lu saw that one coming.
Lu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hoi counters with a thumping low kick.
Lu 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.
Hoi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hoi scores with a head kick. Lu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hoi staying out of range there.#T2#
Lu throws a right hand that misses
and Hoi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hoi throws a leg kick but Lu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lu tries to counter with a takedown but Hoi is quick to defend against it.
Lu throws a hook but Hoi blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Hoi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lu moves out of range of the body kick from Hoi.
It looked like Lu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lu is just out of range.
Lu slips under a jab from Hoi.
Hoi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lu manages to avoid it.
Lu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hoi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hoi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Hoi scores with a kick to the body.
Lu avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Lu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body kick there by Hoi.
Hoi misses with a body shot.
Hoi keeps Lu at a distance using the push kick.
Lu drops his hands momentarily and Hoi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
Ji Lu's cut is getting worse.
A punch combination from Lu misses.
Hoi lands a slapping body shot.
Hoi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Hoi scores with a jab.
Akamai Hoi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lu avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lu finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoi's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hoi!
Hoi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hoi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akamai Hoi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ji Lu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Hoi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lu looks to throw the jab but Hoi is out of range.
Hoi throws a counter combo.
Hoi misses with the body kick#KD#
and Hoi is countered with a crisp right hand from Lu that sends him to the canvas! Lu follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#
Hoi is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Akamai Hoi has been cut.
Lu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Hoi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lu working the ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoi is trying to get back to half guard.
Lu wants to control but Hoi is keeping him busy.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T1#
Hoi is pushing Lu's head away, looking to escape. Lu manages to hold on to the position though.
Lu working the ground and pound.
Lu tries to score with some ground and pound. Hoi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lu is putting a hurting on Hoi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lu is chipping away with strikes.
Hoi is still in real trouble! Can Lu finish him?
Lu tries to advance to mount but Hoi denies him.
Hoi seems to have recovered his senses.
Lu throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hoi works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Lu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hoi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Lu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hoi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hoi defending well though.
Lu trying to control the action but Hoi is working from the bottom.
Lu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ji Lu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lu working Hoi over with strikes.
Lu is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES2#
Hoi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hoi misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Lu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lu trying to control but Hoi is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hoi seems keen to control Lu's posture.
Lu throws an elbow that misses. Hoi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lu's guard. Nice move by Hoi!#REVB##SUB#
Lu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hoi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ji Lu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoi wants to get up but he can't break Lu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lu is trying to control the position but Hoi postures up.
Lu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoi wants to stand and escape but instead Lu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Hoi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lu.
Hoi wants to stand but Lu is controlling the position.
Lu is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoi has wrist control.
Lu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hoi working a defensive guard here.
Lu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lu prevents Hoi from getting back to his feet.
Lu is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoi has wrist control.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Akamai Hoi!
A relieved looking Akamai Hoi 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: Ascension -1
Date: Aug 17, 2016

#R1#
Good work by Baako as he checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Baako manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hoi on his heels. He'll look to pass Hoi's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Hoi has his feet on Baako's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hoi delivers a nice body kick.
Baako fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Hoi does it's job there.
Baako changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baako ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baako misses with the combination.
Baako has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Baako throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hoi to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baako paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baako changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Baako stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoi.
Baako moves out of range of the body kick.
Hoi throws a hook but Baako avoids it easily.
Baako moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baako fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That kick from Hoi tenderised Baako's leg. Baako is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Baako motions for Hoi to come forward. Baako throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoi throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Baako counters with a takedown into side control.
Baako misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoi wants to control but Baako postures up.
Hoi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Baako wants to control but Hoi is keeping him busy.
Baako might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hoi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Baako in side control, throwing shots but Hoi defends. #T2#
Hoi can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Baako seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Baako lands an elbow.
Hoi is trying to control Baako's posture but Baako avoids it.
Baako in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hoi trying to control but Baako flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Hoi covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Hoi trying to get back to his feet but Baako is in full control for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Baako's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T3#
Hoi wants to control his opponent's hands but Baako gets his hands free.
Baako punishes Hoi with strikes from the back mount.
Baako is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hoi up.
Baako has Hoi flattened out and is raining down punches.
Baako really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hoi.
Hoi covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hoi trying to control the hands but Baako won't let him. #T4#
Baako connects with a big shot to the side of Hoi's head.
Hoi covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hoi covering up well and avoiding damage.
Baako has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baako tries to keep control of the position but Hoi is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baako is landing with strikes. Hoi can't take much more of this.
Baako struggling to keep hold of the position.
Baako lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Hoi covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baas Baako dominated that round.
That's time! Hoi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hoi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoi misses with a body kick.
Hoi lands with an overhand left.
We've been told by Hoi's head coaches at The Cooker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hoi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baako. #CL2#
Baako has managed to clinch.
Baako takes an elbow to the temple.
Baako goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baako has a couple of punches blocked by Hoi.
Hoi tries to work over Baako's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoi lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoi scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Baako pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Hoi misses.
Baako lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Akamai Hoi is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Baako moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Baako's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baako misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoi.
Baako looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baako missing with a left hand there. Hoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Hoi - just one landing. #T1#
Hoi looks to land a body kick but Baako moved away.
Hoi throws a head kick that misses.
Baako ducks under a wild hook from Hoi.
Baako is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Baako tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoi throws an overhand right that drops Baako like a sack of potatoes! Hoi dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akamai Hoi!
Akamai Hoi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Baas Baako had this to say: 'That sucked!'.

Event: Ascension 350
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Hoi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Tavares closes the distance and clinches.
Hoi cracks Tavares with a nice body shot.
Hoi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoi blocks a body shot from Tavares.
Tavares misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Hoi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hoi can't find room to land a body shot as Tavares controls the action.
Hoi lands a shot to the body.
Hoi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Hoi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavares.
Hoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoi throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavares.
Hoi lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Hoi as the two fighters clinch.
Tavares looks winded!
Hoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoi digs a right hand underneath Tavares's ribcage. Tavares let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Hoi.
Hoi lands a body punch.
Tavares takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hoi. #T1#
Hoi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Hoi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoi. #BC#
Hoi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoi is looking to chop away at Tavares's legs.
Hoi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice body kick from Hoi.#CL#
Hoi gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Hoi.
A short right from Hoi on the inside.
Hoi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoi.#BC#
Hoi manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoi stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tavares has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoi.
Hoi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tavares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD#
Hoi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tavares sprawling to the canvas! Tavares rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hoi finish him?! #ROC#
Tavares is rocked!
Nice body kick there by Hoi.#T2#
Hoi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tavares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hoi moves out of range of the strikes.#KD#
Hoi lands a big right hand that sends Tavares crashing to the mat! Hoi stays standing though and waves Tavares back to his feet!
Tavares is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoi finish him?
Hoi keeps Tavares at a distance using the push kick.
Hoi scoring well with a low kick there.
Tavares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tavares takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hoi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tavares takes a step back to recover.
Tavares ducks into an uppercut from Hoi and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akamai Hoi!
A very excited looking Akamai Hoi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: EPL 11
Date: Apr 07, 2016

#R1#
Bomb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoi throws a body kick that misses
and Bomb counters with a straight right hand.
James Bomb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomb lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hoi takes a step back to recover.
Hoi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bomb misses with a hook.
Bomb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bomb throws out a leg kick but Hoi moves out of range and Bomb only half commits.
Hoi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hoi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoi throws a looping overhand right but Bomb ducks down to avoid it.
Hoi tries to land a front kick but Bomb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bomb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bomb.
Hoi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoi with a nice cross.
Bomb walks into a stiff left hand from Hoi.#T1#
A big right from Bomb misses.
Bomb throws a wild body kick that Hoi sees coming a mile off.
Bomb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoi.
It seemed like Bomb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bomb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoi's sensitive parts.
Bomb throws a lazy right hand but Hoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bomb.
A lazy body kick from Bomb
and Hoi counters with a good low kick that Bomb was not able to check.
Hoi checks a low kick from Bomb.
Bomb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoi.
Bomb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoi.
Bomb tries to clinch but Hoi moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Hoi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bomb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bomb throws a lazy right hand but Hoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bomb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Hoi avoids the body shot from Bomb.
Bomb misses with a head kick.
Bomb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bomb misses with an uppercut
and Hoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like James Bomb has been cut.
A slow jab from Bomb misses its intended target.
Hoi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bomb.
Bomb throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoi counters with a straight right hand.
Bomb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoi.
Hoi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bomb throws a lazy body kick
and Hoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Bomb is rocked!
Hoi cracks Bomb with a left hook right on the temple and Bomb goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Hoi lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Bomb is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akamai Hoi!
A victorious Akamai Hoi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EPL 10
Date: Mar 31, 2016

#R1#
Carlton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hoi backs up against the cage.
Kyle Carlton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Carlton misses.
Carlton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carlton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Carlton misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carlton.
Carlton misses with a body punch
enabling Hoi to counter with a crisp jab.
Carlton throws a push kick but Hoi slaps the foot to one side.
Hoi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Carlton.
Carlton looks to land a left hand but Hoi moved out of range nicely.
Carlton fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Carlton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carlton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Carlton really felt that one!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlton looks to throw a body kick
and Hoi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carlton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoi counters with a right hand to the body.
Carlton is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Carlton gets tackled into the cage by Hoi. Hoi maintains the clinch.
Hoi tries a body shot but Carlton blocks it.
I was talking to Carlton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Carlton tries a body shot but Hoi blocks it.
Carlton prevents a body shot from Hoi.
Hoi scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carlton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Hoi jumps guard.
Hoi managing to control the position. #T2#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Carlton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Hoi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Carlton passes into half guard.
Carlton tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hoi controls his leg. #T3#
Hoi controlling the position for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carlton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Carlton. That snapped Hoi's head back.
Hoi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hoi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Carlton really felt that one!
Hoi misses with a few strikes there.
Carlton misses with a double jab
and Hoi counters with a left and a right that stings Carlton. #T4#
Carlton lands with a hook. Hoi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Carlton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carlton thows a leg kick but Hoi checks it
and Hoi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Carlton.
Hoi avoids a kick to the body.
Carlton misses with a hook.
Hoi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Carlton throws an off balance right hand
and Hoi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carlton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Carlton misses. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Carlton has knocked Hoi down with a huge combo! Carlton steps away and waves a wobbly Hoi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Hoi is rocked!
Carlton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carlton misses with a shot to the body
and Hoi counters with a thumping low kick. #KD2#
Hoi drops Carlton with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Carlton looks back up at him and smiles so Hoi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Carlton is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kyle Carlton has been cut.#T5##KD2#
Hoi cracks Carlton with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Carlton looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hoi finish him?
Oh Carlton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carlton throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoi counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akamai Hoi!
Akamai Hoi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Kyle Carlton stepped up to the mic, saying 'Had a terrible flight, had no energy at all. '.

Event: EPL 8
Date: Mar 17, 2016

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Hoi misses.
It appears Rasputin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rasputin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoi.
Hoi scores with a nice body kick.
Hoi swinging wildly here.
Rasputin 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.
Rasputin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin misses with a kick to the body.
Hoi tries a quick counter leg kick but Rasputin is wise to it.
Rasputin misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Rasputin misses. #T1#
Rasputin looks to land a right hand but Hoi moved out of range.
Hoi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rasputin misses with a left hand
and Hoi counters with a nice uppercut.
Rasputin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Hoi responds with a good body kick, but Rasputin manages to step out the way in time.
Rasputin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoi in his tracks.
Hoi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoi with a nice cross.
Grigori Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Rasputin lands.
Hoi blocks a low kick nicely.
Hoi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rasputin throws a body kick that misses
and Hoi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Rasputin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hoi misses with a double jab
and Rasputin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rasputin throws out a leg kick but Hoi moves out of range and Rasputin only half commits.
As Rasputin backs off Hoi throws a huge counter combo but Rasputin manages to avoid it all.
Rasputin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rasputin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hoi misses with a leg kick
and Rasputin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoi throws a shot from downtown. Rasputin moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Rasputin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hoi tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoi throws a hook to the side of Rasputin's head but Rasputin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoi throws a right and a left that Rasputin avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Hoi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rasputin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoi on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Rasputin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a hook
and Hoi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Rasputin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hoi swings for the body but Rasputin moves out of range.
Rasputin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hoi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rasputin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoi avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoi! But no joy.
Hoi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hoi sizes up Rasputin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hoi throws a lazy body kick
and Rasputin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoi blocks a leg kick.
Rasputin throws a leg kick but Hoi checks it. #T5#
Rasputin tries a low kick but Hoi avoids it.
Rasputin throws a solid leg kick but Hoi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rasputin.
Rasputin throws a jab when Hoi was well out of range.
Hoi misses with a lunging right hand
and Rasputin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rasputin scores with the left hand. Hoi knows he should have avoided that one.
and Rasputin counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Hoi! He's just covering up as Rasputin starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigori Rasputin!
A relieved looking Grigori Rasputin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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