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Event: TWGC 20 (145lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Feb 11, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between L Manning Hines (ranked 2288 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grzegorz Gorski (ranked 5505 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorski has chosen Broken People as his entrance music. L Manning Hines had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business




168 cm
34 yrs
151 lbs



179 cm
24 yrs
153 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; L Manning Hines! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Grzegorz Gorski!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Gorski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hines to the mat! Hines manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hines (0) vs (2) Gorski
Gorski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hines is trying to keep Gorski in close.
Gorski trying to control but Hines is working from the bottom.
Hines controls Gorski momentarily but Gorski frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorski trying to control but Hines is working from the bottom.
Gorski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hines haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hines is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gorski wants to pass the guard but Hines is keeping the position.
Hines managing to control the position.
Hines wants to sweep but no luck.
Gorski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gorski trying to control but Hines is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hines being controlled here, momentarily.
Hines keeping moving, preventing Gorski from controlling successfully.
Gorski looking to pass the guard.
Gorski is still trying to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hines (0) vs (5) Gorski
Hines is trying to improve his position.
Gorski tries to move to mount but Hines blocks the move with his legs.
Hines is trying to escape the position but Gorski is controlling the position.
Hines is trying to get back to half guard.
Hines stops Gorski from passing to mount.
Hines can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorski controls the position.

Gorski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Gorski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hines, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Hines's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gorski trying to control the position but Hines is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hines tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Hines's face as Gorski controls the position.
It looks like Gorski 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.
Hines tries to buck Gorski off but Gorski is having none of it.

Gorski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hines rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gorski's guard! Nice work there by Hines!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hines (2) vs (5) Gorski
Hines looking to pass the guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Gorski looking for a guillotine here but Hines defends easily.
Hines slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hines (5) vs (5) Gorski
Gorski is looking for a sweep.
Gorski has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hines tries to advance to mount but Gorski denies him.

Hines wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gorski, who protects the arm well.

Hines thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hines trying to control the action but Gorski is working from the bottom.
Gorski is looking for a sweep.
Gorski regains half guard.

Gorski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gorski is trying to get back to full guard.
Gorski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hines is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Gorski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hines passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hines (8) vs (5) Gorski
Hines working away.

Hines working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Hines is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gorski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gorski is looking for a sweep.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Hines wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gorski, who protects the arm well.
Gorski is not content to let Hines control the position.
Gorski tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hines presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hines (10) vs (5) Gorski
Gorski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Hines looking to secure an arm triangle but Gorski defends it well.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gorski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hines wants to control the pace but Gorski is squirming around nicely.
Gorski is trying to escape the mount.
Gorski wants to hold on but Hines pushes him away.
Gorski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hines (10) vs (7) Gorski
Gorski looking to pass the guard.
Hines wants to sweep but no luck.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hines can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gorski controls the pace.
Gorski being controlled here momentarily.
Gorski postures up.
Gorski pushing down on Hines's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Gorski is working for a submission of some sort.

Hines is defending against the submission attempts here by Gorski.
Hines wants to control but Gorski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hines might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Gorski is looking for a kimura here.
Gorski passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hines (10) vs (10) Gorski

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hines tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Gorski wants to finish this one by submission but Hines is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gorski.
Hines wants to hold on but Gorski pushes him away.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gorski content just to control the position here.
Gorski looking to take Hines's back but Hines rolls and after a scramble, Hines ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Hines to escape a tricky position.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hines (12) vs (10) Gorski

Gorski is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hines rolls with it to try and escape but Gorski cranks on the arm and Hines is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grzegorz Gorski!
An out of breath Grzegorz Gorski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 05, 2018
#R1#
Hines comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cross misses with a takedown attempt
and Hines counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cross doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Hines counter with a right hand.
Cross has his takedown stuffed
and Hines connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
L Manning Hines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napura Cross.
Cross shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hines counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hines listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Cross fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hines sprawls well initially but Cross persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hines is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hines moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hines is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hines advances position into side control!
Hines is looking to take a break and control but Cross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Hines is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cross has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Hines is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cross is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cross is trying to get back to half guard.
Cross being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Hines tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hines has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Hines tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hines has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cross is looking to regain half guard here but Hines keeps moving and retains side control. #T2##SU#
Hines decides to stand back up.
Hines scores with a sloppy right hand. Cross should have avoided that one.
Cross with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hines cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cross tries for a takedown but Hines circles away easily
and Hines cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cross doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hines connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hines is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cross looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hines lands a nice shot that snaps Cross's head back.
Hines lands a nice shot that snaps Cross's head back.
Cross fails with the takedown
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Hines counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Cross is rocked!
Cross takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cross is still on wobbly legs! Can Hines finish him?
Hines lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Cross falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hines dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). L Manning Hines!
A relieved looking L Manning Hines thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Napura Cross stepped up to the mic, saying 'Not my day. I will come back stronger. '.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 31, 2018
#R1#
Hines slaps away a takedown attempt from Vasla, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hines seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Hines shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vasla napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vasla can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hines is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vasla has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vasla wants to control but Hines postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hines looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hines has control of an arm but Vasla manages to advance to Hines's back!#T1#
Hines is in bad spot here.
Hines turns into Vasla and is now in his guard. #SUB#
Hines is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vasla is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vasla has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Vasla wanted to stand there but Hines had control of the position.
Vasla wants to control from the top but Hines keeps moving.
Hines controlling Vasla's posture. #T2#
Vasla must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vasla preventing the sweep.
Hines working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vasla.
Vasla not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hines bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vasla's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Hines drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hines as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Vasla screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hines! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). L Manning Hines!
Our winner, L Manning Hines, 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 23, 2018
#R1#
A head kick by Ho Joy misses
and Ho Joy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hines slips under a jab.
Ho Joy scores with a decent looking hook.
Ho Joy misses with a straight right.
Ho Joy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hines uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ho Joy.
Hines uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ho Joy.
Jab by Ho Joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Joy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hines back to the cage. Ho Joy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Do Ho Joy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hines lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Joy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ho Joy misses with a straight left. #T1#
Ho Joy misses with a wild body shot.
Ho Joy tries to clinch
and Hines counters with a stiff right hand.
Ho Joy slips a jab from Hines.
Hines looks to land a combination but Ho Joy avoids it well.
Ho Joy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hines.
Hines shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ho Joy but Ho Joy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ho Joy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ho Joy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hines.
Ho Joy throws a head kick but Hines moves out of range. #T2#
Ho Joy swings widly with a right hand
and Hines counters with a nice uppercut.
Ho Joy dodges the punch combination from Hines.
Ho Joy throwing a counter right hand but Hines manages to avoid it.
Hines scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hines takes a swing at Ho Joy's ribcage but misses.
Ho Joy is looking to counter punch.
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!
Ho Joy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hines blocks a leg kick.
Hines needs to keep his hands up - Ho Joy had a free shot at his head there.
Ho Joy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hines cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Hines scores with a decent looking hook.
Ho Joy throws a hook to the side of Hines's head but Hines sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hines misses with a straight right.
Hines slips under a jab from Ho Joy.
Hines needs to keep his hands up - Ho Joy had a free shot at his head there.
Ho Joy throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Hines's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Ho Joy dives in looking to finish as Hines flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Ho Joy's strikes! Ho Joy is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Hines's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Hines was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Do Ho Joy!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 04, 2018
#R1#
Lamas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lamas is looking to clinch but Hines is avoiding it.
Hines connects with a body shot.
Lamas closes the distance but Hines moves to the side
letting Hines counter with a right hand.
Lamas throws a lazy right hand but Hines sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hines misses the shot to the body.
Lamas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Lamas forces Hines back against the cage and clinches.
Lamas lands a shoulder strike.
Lamas misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamas throws a punch but it's blocked by Hines.
Hines throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lamass head.
Lamas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lamas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lamas fails to land. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Lamas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hines blocks a body shot from Lamas.
Lamas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lamas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hines backwards.
Hines misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hiness head.
Lamas has a couple of punches blocked by Hines.
Hines tries to throw a body punch but Lamas avoids it by throwing Hines back against the cage.
Lamas misses with the head strike.
Lamas wants to get back to striking at distance but Hines won't allow it.
Lamas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hines's elbow.
Hines tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lamas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hines slows down the pace here.
Lamas misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Hines blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hines is trying to pull guard but Lamas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lamas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hines.
Hines blocking some punches. #BC#
Lamas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hines circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hines connects with the punch.
Lamas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hines circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hines counters with a straight right hand.
Lamas slips under a jab.
Lamas tries to clinch but Hines is having none of it. #T3#
Lamas throws a big shot that misses.
Lamas slips under a jab.
Hines ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamas moves away.#CL#
Lamas instigates a clinch.
Hines works on Lamas's body with a couple of short punches.
Lamas swings wildly with an uppercut but Hines uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamas lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Hines jumps guard and drags Lamas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lamas looking to pass the guard.
Lamas stopping the sweep attempt from Hines.
Lamas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hines is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Hines thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lamas keeping moving, preventing Hines from controlling successfully.
Hines might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lamas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hines looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Hines gets to his feet. Lamas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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 Cub Lamas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Lamas rushes Hines and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Lamas.
Lamas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hines backwards.
Lamas misses with a punch on the inside.
Hines blocks an uppercut.
Lamas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hines doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamas goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Hines escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Lamas has closed the distance and engaged Hines in a clinch.
Hines blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamas blocking some punches.
Lamas being controlled against the cage.
Lamas goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Hines misses with the head strike.
Hines struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamas controls his hands.
Lamas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hines can do to turn this around?
Lamas pushes Hines back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lamas is trying to break the clinch but Hines is controlling him.
Lamas prevents a body shot from Hines.
Lamas tries to throw a body punch but Hines avoids it by throwing Lamas back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamas.
Nice body punch from Lamas.
Lamas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lamas lands a nice uppercut.
Hines tries a body shot but Lamas blocks it.
Hines struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamas controls his hands.
Lamas throws a punch but it's blocked by Hines.
Lamas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Hines tries a body shot but Lamas blocks it. #BC#
Lamas breaks from the clinch.
Lamas is looking to clinch but Hines is avoiding it.
Lamas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lamas closes the distance but Hines moves to the side
and Hines counters with a series of strikes. Lamas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hines has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The fighters circling - Hines throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Lamas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lamas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hines counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamas tries to clinch up.
Lamas closes the distance but Hines moves to the side
and Hines counters with a stiff right hand.
Lamas wants to clinch.#T3#
Lamas tries to clinch there but Hines circles away.
Hines scores with a decent looking hook.
Hines waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lamas.#CL#
Lamas clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Lamas breaks from the clinch.
Lamas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hines manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hines lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lamas tries to clinch but Hines moves away
and Hines counters with a stiff right hand.
Cub Lamas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hines circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hines counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Hines feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lamas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hines on the ground.
Hines advances to half guard. #T4#
Lamas is looking for a sweep. Hines is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hines maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lamas could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hines has cracked it and Lamas is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hines!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). L Manning Hines!
A victorious L Manning Hines thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SFC26 - Christmas Crusades     
Date:   Dec 23, 2017
#R1#
Hendrix with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Hines counter with a right hand.
Hendrix darts in looking for a takedown but Hines gets double underhooks and turns Hendrix into the cage.
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown but Hines shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hines scores with a jab to the body.
Hendrix changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hines tries to avoid it but Hendrix manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hines to the ground. Hines escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hendrix shoots in but no luck this time.
Hendrix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hendrix tries for a takedown but Hines circles away easily
letting Hines counter with a right hand. #TD#
Hendrix shoots in and gets a takedown into Hines's guard.
Hines wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hines 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#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hines trying to control from half guard but Hendrix is working away.
Hendrix tries to get to full guard but Hines has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Hines seems to be looking for submissions.
Hines wants to pass to mount but Hendrix is defending the position.
Hendrix is refusing to be controlled, as Hines sits in half guard. #SUB#
Hendrix has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hines. Oh but Hendrix has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hines goes limp - he's gone! Hendrix jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andre Hendrix!
Andre Hendrix made sure to mention his sponsor, Riners Clothing in his post fight interview.

 

Event: SFC20 - Pichushkin v Pendragon     
Date:   Oct 14, 2017
#R1#
Good shot there by Hines.
Hines moves out of range as Frunze throws a body kick.
Frunze dips to his left and cracks Hines with an uppercut!
Frunze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Frunze misses with the body kick
and Hines counters with a straight right hand.
Hines pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frunze.
Frunze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hines.
Hines displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frunze throws out the jab.
Frunze throws a jab but it's blocked by Hines.
Frunze lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hines will feel that in the morning.
Timur Frunze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frunze throws a head kick that Hines semi-blocks.
Frunze seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frunze slips a jab from Hines.
Frunze bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Frunze throws a lazy body kick
and Hines counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frunze thinking. #T1#
Hines closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frunze circles away.
Hines moves out of range as Frunze throws a body kick.
Frunze swings for the body but Hines moves out of range.
A big right from Frunze misses.
Frunze avoids the body shot from Hines.
A telegraphed right hand from Frunze misses the target.
Hines lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Frunze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hines.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hines! But no joy.
Frunze slips under a jab.
Frunze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hines fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Frunze buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hines misses with a looping left.
Frunze walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hines checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Some bone on bone action there as Hines checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hines walks forward, straight into a front kick from Frunze.
Frunze lands a nice shot to the body.
Frunze throws a push kick but Hines slaps the foot to one side.
Frunze lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hines with a nice cross.
Good leg kick by Frunze there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Frunze throws a push kick but Hines slaps the foot to one side.
Hines lands an overhand right.#T3#
Hines moves out of range of the body kick from Frunze.
Hines misses with a takedown attempt
and Frunze counters with a big head kick but Hines shrugs it off.
Timur Frunze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of L Manning Hines.
Frunze stuns Hines with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frunze throws an overhand right that lands on Hines's shoulder, as Hines tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Hines on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frunze stuffs the takedown.
Frunze throws a big counter combination but Hines scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Frunze misses the jab.
Frunze throws a shot from downtown. Hines moves away and avoids it.
Hines swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frunze sizes up Hines with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#
Hines is rocked!
Hines drops his hands momentarily. Frunze doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Hines staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Hines doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timur Frunze!
Timur Frunze retains his featherweight title!

 

Event: SFC18 - Bowman vs Morozov     
Date:   Sep 16, 2017
#R1#
Hines swats away the attempt to clinch by Soares.
Andre Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares misses with a two punch combination.
Soares throws a combination that misses
and Hines counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Soares closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hines trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Hines is defending against the submission attempts here by Soares.
Soares is trying to control. Hines wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soares is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hines moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Hines wants to sweep but no luck.
Hines keeps trying to improve his position.
Hines being controlled here, momentarily.
Hines looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soares wants to pass the guard but Hines is keeping the position.
Soares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hines is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hines controlling Soares's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hines dodges the punch combination from Soares.
Soares swinging wildly here.
Soares moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hines scores with a sloppy right hand. Soares should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Hines throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hines has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Soares misses with a body punch
and Hines cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Soares moves away from the strike by Hines.
Soares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soares throws a jab but it's blocked by Hines.
Soares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hines looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Hines there.
Nice defenses there by Soares.
Soares throws an off balance right hand
and Hines counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soares throws a combination that misses
and Hines counters with a nice body shot.
Soares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hines throws out a counter right but Soares avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Soares misses its intended target.
Soares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hines moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Hines on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Soares falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Hines to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Hines shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Soares manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hines works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hines looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Hines is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Hines looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hines works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but L Manning Hines will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Soares misses with a series of wild punches.
Hines let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Soares closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hines circles away.
Andre Soares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hines scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hines cracks Soares with a right hand to the side of the head.
Soares takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hines lands with a cross.
Soares misses with a double jab.
Soares throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hines counters with a nice uppercut.
L Manning Hines seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soares fails to land the takedown.
Soares wants to clinch
and Hines counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Soares misses
and Hines counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Soares is rocked!#T1#
Hines lands with a hook. Soares tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oh Soares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hines jabs at Soares's body.
Soares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hines cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hines tests Soares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hines drops Soares with a naaaaasty hook - Soares is in real trouble here! Hines dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). L Manning Hines!
After the big win, L Manning Hines made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER Nutrition - Q160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: SFC14 - Bowman vs Rockerfeller     
Date:   Jul 22, 2017
#R1#
Garcia scores with a sloppy right hand. Hines should have avoided that one.
Garcia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hines looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garcia is fending him off so far but Hines persists. Nope, Garcia circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Garcia misses with a combination
and Hines counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hines doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hines throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Hines throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hines.
Garcia tries to move into range but Hines moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hines cracks Garcia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garcia lands a head kick!
Garcia cracks Hines with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hines misses with a hook.#T1#
Hines looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Hines misses with a looping right.
Garcia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hines cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Hines avoids them all with ease.
Hines swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garcia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Hines 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garcia steps in with a hook that catches Hines right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Garcia follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hines looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Garcia!
Tony Garcia took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: DFN #5 Dren vs Vakarchuk     
Date:   Jun 17, 2017
#R1#
Campobello on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Campobello tries to clinch there but Hines circles away.
A swing and a miss from Hines.
Hines seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Campobello is looking to clinch but Hines is avoiding it.
Campobello lands a jab to the head.
Hines blocks a head kick by Campobello.
Hines cracks Campobello with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Campobello ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hines misses the shot to the body.
Campobello misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Campobello has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Hines misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hines tries to stall but Campobello uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stalling in the clinch from Campobello.
Campobello throws a knee to the head but misses.
Campobello looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Campobello landing knees to the head.
Campobello stalls.
Campobello struggles to land a body shot inside as Hines controls his hands.
Hines doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hines blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hines misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello misses with a body punch.
Hines has Campobello pressed against the cage. #T2#
Campobello lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hines looking to stall.
Campobello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hines's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Campobello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campobello stalls.
Campobello throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Campobello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello misses with some punches.
Campobello unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hines.
Campobello with a knee to the head.
Campobello leaning against his opponent.
Campobello with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Campobello throws a head punch that misses.
Campobello using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hines has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hines pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hines leaning against his opponent.
Campobello digs a right hand underneath Hines's ribcage. Hines let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hines misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Campobello misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Hines breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hines throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Campobello counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Campobello.
Campobello throws a head punch that misses.
Hines gets through Campobello's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Campobello effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Hines.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hines working aggressively here.
Campobello misses with a knee to the head.
Hines dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Campobello 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##CL2#
Campobello rushes Hines and presses him up against the cage.
Hines is trying to break free.
Campobello pressing his opponent against the cage.
Campobello has a couple of punches blocked by Hines.
Campobello makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hines fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campobello pushes Hines back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Hines scores with a nice short uppercut.
Campobello misses with a hook from the clinch.
Campobello using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hines has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Campobello working aggressively here. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Campobello.
Campobello lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hines wants to break free but Campobello has control.
Campobello lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Campobello lands a left hand.
Campobello lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hines struggles to land a body shot inside as Campobello controls his hands.
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Campobello scores with a shoulder strike.
Hines tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Campobello pushes Hines back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hines tries a body shot but Campobello blocks it.
Campobello stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Campobello gets through Hines's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Hines tries to throw a body punch but Campobello avoids it by throwing Hines back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Campobello misses with a knee to the head.
Sam Campobello seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Campobello creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hines with a big uppercut! Hines tries to clinch up but Campobello pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hines to the mat! Hines covers up and Campobello unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sam Campobello!

 

Event: DUEL#68 Muller vs Virastuk     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
Crowder is looking to slow Hines down with leg kicks.
Crowder throws an overhand right that lands on Hines's shoulder, as Hines tries to avoid the shot.
Hines looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crowder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crowder throws the left hand but Hines avoids the punch easily.
Crowder slips under a jab from Hines.
Crowder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hines throws a jab but it's blocked by Crowder.
It looked like Crowder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crowder slips under a jab.
Crowder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crowder connects with a crisp jab.
Hines throws a hook to the side of Crowder's head but Crowder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Hines drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hines trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Crowder manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hines tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Crowder wants to stand but Hines has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hines tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crowder wants to pass the guard but Hines is keeping the position.
Hines trying to control the position here.
Crowder stopping the sweep attempt from Hines.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Crowder looking to pass the guard.
Crowder preventing the sweep.
Hines is trying to keep Crowder in close.
Crowder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crowder's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Crowder lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Hines defending well as Crowder loads up on a big left hand.
Hines looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crowder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crowder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crowder misses with a straight right.
Crowder with a hook.
Hines has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Crowder misses with a hook. Hines ducked under it nicely.
Crowder slips under a jab from Hines.
Hines moves away from the strike by Crowder.
Hines misses with an uppercut. Crowder saw that one coming.
Hines slips under a jab.
Hines swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hines scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Crowder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raylan Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowder is looking to chop away at Hines's legs.
A little jabbing left from Hines on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crowder ducks under a wild hook from Hines.
Crowder moves out of range of the strikes.
Crowder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hines.
Hines takes a swing at Crowder's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hines is defended easily by Crowder.
Hines tries for a takedown but Crowder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Raylan Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of L Manning Hines.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hines takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crowder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raylan Crowder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Crowder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hines fails with the takedown.
Hines moves out of range of the strikes.
Crowder misses with a lunging right hand
and Hines counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crowder throws a right and a left that Hines avoids nicely.
Hines lands a nice looking body shot.
Crowder throws a body punch but Hines moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hines.
Crowder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hines misses with a wild body shot.
Crowder misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Hines ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hines pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crowder jabs at Hines's body.
Hines throws out a powerful jab.
Crowder throws a jab but it's blocked by Hines.
Crowder moves away from the strike by Hines.
Hines blocks a jab.
Crowder looks to score with a jab to the body but Hines is just out of range.
Hines connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hines swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hines keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowder.#T2#
Crowder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hines misses the jab.
Nice shot lands for Hines.
Hines slips a straight right by Crowder.
Hines rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crowder counters with an inside leg kick.
Hines misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hines misses with a wild body shot.
Hines slips a jab from Crowder.
Crowder jabs Hines to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hines throws an off balance right hand
and Crowder counters with a head kick.
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy.
Hines fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hines jabs Crowder right on the nose. Crowder blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Hines slips a straight right by Crowder.
Hines throws a hook but Crowder blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Crowder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crowder slips a jab and a cross from Hines.
Hines slips under a jab.
Hines walks into a left hand.
Hines takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Raylan Crowder is winning the standup battle so far.
Hines lands a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Hines. Beautiful body shot.
Hines misses with a right hand
and Crowder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Crowder does no damage.
Crowder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hines keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crowder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hines can do to turn this around?#T4#
Crowder cracks Hines with a right hand to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hines.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowder misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Hines misses.
Hines takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hines rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crowder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crowder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hines scores with a nice right hand.
Hines shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crowder but Crowder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hines walks forward, straight into a front kick from Crowder.
Crowder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hines at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raylan Crowder dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Crowder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crowder throws a hook but Hines avoids it easily.
Crowder cracks Hines with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Crowder.
Crowder scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#
Hines is rocked!
Hines bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Crowder comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Hines falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Hines was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raylan Crowder!
A victorious Raylan Crowder thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Apr 24, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between L Manning Hines and Daniel Ryan. Ryan has chosen I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.




168 cm
31 yrs
151 lbs



183 cm
42 yrs
159 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; L Manning Hines! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Daniel Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Hines. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ryan.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hines (0) vs (4) Ryan

Ryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hines is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Ryan has hold of Hines's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hines seems comfortable defending it but Ryan has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hines is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hines is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ryan couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Ryan!
Daniel Ryan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Apr 23, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between L Manning Hines and Takeya Aoki. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




168 cm
31 yrs
151 lbs



163 cm
20 yrs
140 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; L Manning Hines! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Hines drives through and clinches with Aoki against the cage.
Aoki fails to pull guard.

Aoki jumps into guard, dragging Hines to the mat.
Hines trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hines gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Aoki has his foot on Hines's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hines works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hines doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hines manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hines slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hines drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aoki dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hines (0) vs (2) Aoki
Hines seems keen to control Aoki's posture.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Hines keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Aoki looking to improve position, pressing down on Hines's thigh with his hand. Hines seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Aoki paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Aoki's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Hines picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). L Manning Hines!
L Manning Hines gave a mention to KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Takeya Aoki had this to say: 'I must train more.'.

 

Event: DUEL#52 Naga Wing vs Riccuito     
Date:   Mar 18, 2017
#R1#
Komaroff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Komaroff throws a head kick that misses.
Komaroff with a nice cross.
Komaroff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hines looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Komaroff does no damage.
Hines walks into a straight right hand from Komaroff.
Komaroff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Komaroff looks for a takedown but Hines sprawls well.
Hines throws a lazy right hand but Komaroff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Komaroff looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Komaroff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hines knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hines trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T1#
Komaroff looking to finish Hines with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hines!
Komaroff prevents Hines from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Komaroff there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Komaroff raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hines is in a horrible position here. Komaroff smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Komaroff pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#
Hines is rocked!
Komaroff postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Hines bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Komaroff and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasili Komaroff!
Vasili Komaroff thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DUEL#45 Overstreet vs Komaroff     
Date:   Feb 18, 2017
#R1#
Hines dives in for a single leg takedown but Puno sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Puno is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Puno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Hines wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hines's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Puno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hines scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Hines misses.
Hines scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Puno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hines finds it's way round the side to connect with Puno's head.
Puno throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hines moves out of range of the strikes.
Hines darts in looking for a takedown but Puno gets double underhooks and turns Hines into the cage.
Hines looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hines darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Puno moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Puno misses with a few strikes there.
Puno scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#
Hines is rocked!
Hines glances at the clock... BAM! Puno nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Hines crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Hines is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyaf Daeland Puno!

 

Event: DUEL#38 Hardy vs Marshall     
Date:   Jan 28, 2017
#R1#
Hines throws a lazy right hand but Overstreet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Overstreet misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Hines blocks the low kick.
Hines was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Overstreet misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Overstreet.
Overstreet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hines keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hines bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Overstreet takes the fight into the clinch.
Hines fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overstreet missing with knees to the body.
Overstreet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Overstreet lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Overstreet breaks from the clinch.
Overstreet thuds his right hand into Hines's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Overstreet scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Hines throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hines throws a hook to the side of Overstreet's head but Overstreet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Overstreet misses.
Overstreet throws out a loose jab but Hines uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Overstreet takes the fight into the clinch.
Overstreet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Overstreet lands a right hand.
Overstreet works on Hines's body with a couple of short punches.
Overstreet landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Overstreet lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Overstreet jumps guard but Hines turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Overstreet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hines.
Overstreet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Overstreet tries a knee to the head but Hines blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Hines scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overstreet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Overstreet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Overstreet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Overstreet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hines.
Overstreet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Overstreet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Overstreet lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hines - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Overstreet is working Hines over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Overstreet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Overstreet.
Overstreet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hines.
Hines takes a knee to the side of the body.
Overstreet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hines is breathing heavily.#T3#
Overstreet blocks an uppercut.
Overstreet lands a good knee to the midsection. Hines won't want to take too many of those.
Overstreet gets through Hines's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Overstreet.
Overstreet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Overstreet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hines jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Overstreet walks away with a smile on his face. Hines gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Overstreet throws a shot to the body.
Overstreet throws out a loose jab but Hines uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hines seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Overstreet connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Overstreet.
Overstreet lunges at Hines with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hines's hand. #ROC2#
Hines is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overstreet dances in with a quick combination. Hines is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Overstreet snaps Hines's head back. Hines stumbles backwards against the cage. Overstreet steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Hines's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Hines just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Volga Overstreet! Volga Overstreet retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Volga Overstreet 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: DUEL#34 Armis vs Ragnarsson     
Date:   Jan 14, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Hines dives in and scores a takedown into Hyrkanian's guard.
Hines works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Hines wants to work for an arm triangle but Hyrkanian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Hines has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hyrkanian defend it? Hines steps over the head and cranks it - Hyrkanian is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hines!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). L Manning Hines!
Jumping up and down and very excited, L Manning Hines waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250's logo in front of the cameras.
Subotai Hyrkanian was interviewed post fight and said '...you lucky you know it'.

 

Event: Highland Games 217     
Date:   Oct 27, 2016
#R1#
Hines slips under a jab from Popper.
Hines throws a hook but Popper avoids it easily.
Popper misses with an uppercut.
Hines misses with a right hand
and Popper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hines uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Popper.
Popper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Popper.
Popper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hines manages to avoid it.
Hines misses with a body shot
enabling Popper to counter with a crisp jab.
Popper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hines stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hines throws a hook but Popper blocks it.
Hines looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Popper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hines is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Popper with a body shot.
Hines doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Popper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hines ducks under a wild hook from Popper.
Hines let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Popper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hines's head.
Bung Popper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hines stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good shot there by Popper.
Hines missing with a left hand there. Popper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hines misses with a lunging right hand
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hines moves away from the strike by Popper.
Hines throws out a loose jab but Popper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hines avoids the body shot from Popper.
Popper throws a series of punches but Hines moves out of range.
It seemed like Hines was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Popper seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Popper slips a straight right by Hines.
Popper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popper misses the jab.
Hines shoots in looking for a takedown but Popper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hines's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Popper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Popper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hines misses with an uppercut
and Popper counters with a stiff right hand.
Popper lands a jab to Hines's midsection.
Hines takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Popper stuns Hines with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Popper lands a body shot.
Popper throws a jab when Hines was well out of range.
A big right from Popper misses.
Hines walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#
Hines is rocked!
Popper fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Hines square on the jaw! Damn, Hines is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bung Popper!
Bung Popper gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: Highland Games 213     
Date:   Oct 09, 2016
#R1#
Hines loads up on a big right hand but Krause slips the punch.
Hines lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like James Krause has been cut.
Krause takes one on the chin but seems OK.
L Manning Hines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hines fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Krause is out of range.
Hines lands a jab-cross combination.
Hines throws a leg kick #TD#
and Krause counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hines won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Krause is trying to get an arm triangle but Hines is defending well.
Krause wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hines keeps working.
Hines is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Krause tries for a kimura but Hines is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krause takes a little break here. Hines wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hines is looking to regain half guard here but Krause keeps moving and retains side control.
Hines struggling a bit here.
Krause has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hines tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krause wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Krause wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hines, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Krause is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hines knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Krause is looking to take a break and control but Hines is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Krause is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hines knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hines tries to buck Krause off but Krause is having none of it.#T3##SUB#
Krause swings around for an armbar but Hines sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Krause's guard.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Hines has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Hines got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krause has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hines has managed to get both his arms back between Krause's legs - danger averted.
Hines preventing the sweep.
Hines trying to control but Krause is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hines lying in Krause's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Krause decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Hines taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Krause!
James Krause made sure to mention his sponsor, Sun-Tzu in his post fight interview.

 

Event: Highland Games 209     
Date:   Sep 26, 2016
#R1#
Popper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popper lands with a hook. Hines tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hines bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Popper.
Popper blocks a jab.
Hines misses with a wild combination.
Hines misses with an uppercut.
Hines dodges the punch combination from Popper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popper lands a glancing blow to the side of Hines's head.
Popper dodges the punch combination from Hines. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Popper.
Popper has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hines throws a leg kick that is checked
and Popper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hines tries to score with a low kick but Popper moves his leg out of the way.
Popper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Popper cracks Hines with a good jab.
A lazy left from Popper finds it's target.
Popper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hines on the side of the head.
Popper missing with a left hand there. Hines was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hines digs a good body shot into Popper's ribs.
Hines throws out a loose jab but Popper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hines throws out a loose jab but Popper uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Popper checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Popper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Popper misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Popper as he checks the leg kick.
Hines walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hines swings widly with a right hand
and Popper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hines misses with an uppercut. Popper saw that one coming.
Popper throws out a counter right but Hines avoids it with no problem.
Hines misses with a hook.
Hines tries to bum rush Popper with a series of wild strikes but Popper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from Popper misses.
Popper is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hines had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A slow jab from Hines misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Popper.
Hines throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hines gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Popper gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bung Popper!
A relieved looking Bung Popper 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: Highland Games 203     
Date:   Sep 04, 2016
#R1#
Hines swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krause.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hines.
James Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krause throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hines's waist but Hines gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krause off to one side.
Hines stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hines wants it to stay on the feet.
Krause looks for a takedown but Hines sprawls well.
Hines looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Krause. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Krause changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hines looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Krause is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hines has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hines is trying to control Krause's posture but Krause avoids it.
Hines is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Krause happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Krause goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hines rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Krause's guard! Nice work there by Hines!
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Hines has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Krause keeping moving, preventing Hines from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Krause looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Hines drops back looking for a leg! Krause is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krause manages to kick Hines off! Hines jumps back into Krause's guard. #SUB2#
Hines drops back, looking for a kneebar! Krause looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Krause looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Krause! #REVR#
Hines is looking to regain half guard here but Krause keeps moving and retains side control. #T2##SUB#
Krause goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hines has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krause but great work by Hines.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krause is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Krause looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hines is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Krause defends it well.
Krause slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Krause will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hines pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krause is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Krause's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Krause is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krause keeping moving, preventing Hines from controlling successfully.
Hines preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Krause is looking for a triangle but Hines pushes his legs off easily.
Hines would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Krause is looking for a triangle but Hines pushes his legs off easily.
Hines trying to control the position from guard on top but Krause is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Hines has gone for a leg lock! Krause slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hines's guard.#REVR#
Hines trying to control the position.
Hines is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hines trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krause looking to pass the guard.
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 James Krause will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hines pivots, looking for a leg kick but Krause is out of range and Hines settles back down.
Hines throws a right hand that Krause ducks under and follows up with a left that Krause also avoids with ease.
Hines clobbers Krause with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Krause looking to score a takedown here. Hines is defending well but Krause drives through and ends up in Hines's guard.
Krause trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krause won't allow Hines to sweep him here.
Krause trying to control but Hines is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause won't allow Hines to sweep him here. #T1#
Hines working a defensive guard here.
Krause is looking to advance position but Hines has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SUB2#
Hines jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Krause is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Krause and Hines has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Krause stops Hines from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Hines tries for a kimura but Krause is defending well.
Krause is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hines's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Krause looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Hines wants to work for an arm triangle but Krause is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Hines is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krause has managed to free his arm - good work.
Krause moves into full guard. #SUB#
Krause is looking for a triangle but Hines pushes his legs off easily.
Hines trying to control but Krause is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Krause had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hines defends it easily.#T3#
Krause looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hines is one step ahead there.
Krause manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hines manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Krause postures up.
Krause wants to control from the top but Hines keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Krause trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krause engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hines pulls Krause in close to prevent any damage.
Krause is pushing down on Hines's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hines is fighting to maintain full guard but Krause has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Krause is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hines defends it well.
Hines moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Krause dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hines throws a series of punches but Krause moves out of range.
Krause half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hines lands with a shot to the body.
Hines works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Krause changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hines tries to avoid it but Krause manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hines to the ground. Hines escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hines jabs Krause to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hines lands a really nice looking cross but Krause seems unphased.
Krause shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Hines to counter with a crisp jab.
Hines throws a front kick aimed at Krause's knee but Krause avoids it well.
Krause shoots in for a takedown but Hines shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Krause. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hines defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krause.
Hines stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hines wants it to stay on the feet.
Krause doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hines counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
L Manning Hines seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krause fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krause fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hines avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Hines as he connects with a hook.
Krause fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hines scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hines lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#
It looks like James Krause has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krause.
Hines slaps away a takedown attempt from Krause, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hines looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Hines. That snapped Krause's head back.
L Manning Hines has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hines keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hines looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hines scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Krause takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC2#
Krause is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krause looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hines is fending him off so far but Krause persists. Nope, Hines circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Krause is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krause with a poor takedown
and Hines 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 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). L Manning Hines!
After the big win, L Manning Hines made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bullet Proof System and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated James Krause had this to say: 'I guess Ferris was the better man tonight. I hope we fight again soon. That title will be mine.'.

 

Event: Highland Games 194     
Date:   Jul 24, 2016
#R1#
Keene jabs Hines to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hines dives in for a single leg takedown but Keene sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Keene fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Keene throws a jab when Hines was well out of range.
Hines shoots and misses
and Keene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Hines looking to score a takedown here. Keene is defending well but Hines drives through and ends up in Keene's guard.
Hines wants to control from the top but Keene keeps moving.
Keene can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hines controls the pace.#SUB#
Hines drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hines jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hines thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
Hines has gone for a leg lock! Keene slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hines's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Hines looking for a guillotine here but Keene defends easily.
Keene tries to stand but Hines is controlling from the bottom.
Hines tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Hines throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Keene is looking to advance position but Hines has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Hines looking to secure an arm triangle but Keene defends it well. #SUB#
Keene defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hines.
Hines looking to control but Keene is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Hines working for a submission but Keene is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Hines is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Keene to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Keene shrugs it off. #T3##SUB#
Hines is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Keene can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Hines jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Keene is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Keene and Hines has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Hines wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Keene, who protects the arm well.
Hines slows the pace down. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hines is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Keene knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Hines is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Keene knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Hines working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keene can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

L Manning Hines dominated that round.
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#
Keene moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hines is aggressively charging in as Keene backs up avoiding any damage. Keene tosses out a jab and Hines runs right into it face first! Hines is out cold! Keene dropped down on all fours and is barking in Hines's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Keene!
Scott Keene thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Highland Games 188     
Date:   Jul 03, 2016
#R1#
Hines walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bueller throws an overhand right that lands on Hines's shoulder, as Hines tries to avoid the shot.
Bueller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hines at a distance.
Hines shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bueller sprawls well. Bueller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hines gets slowly back to his feet.
Hines shoots in looking for a takedown but Bueller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hines's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bueller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferris Bueller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of L Manning Hines.
Bueller cracks Hines with a right hand to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hines.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bueller closes the distance and clinches.
Bueller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hines. #TD2#
Hines turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hines manages to end up in side control.#T1#
Bueller is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hines thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hines tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bueller's legs. #SUB2#
Hines is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bueller has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hines is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bueller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bueller is not content to let Hines control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bueller wants to get back to his feet but Hines drags him back down.#SUB2#
Hines is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bueller is trying to escape and Hines transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bueller is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hines! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). L Manning Hines!
L Manning Hines 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: Highland Games 180     
Date:   Jun 05, 2016
#R1#
Vader misses with an uppercut
and Hines counters with a nice body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Vader checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hines shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vader pinned against the cage. Vader gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hines throws a low kick but Vader moves out of range easily.
Hines ducks under a wild hook from Vader.
Hines attempts a counter takedown but Vader avoids it well and moves away.
Vader misses with a hook to the body
and Hines counters with a straight right hand.
Hines moves out of range as Vader strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hines takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hines uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vader.
Vader throws out a powerful jab.
Hines throws a hook but Vader blocks it.
Vader looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Vader lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vader lands with a right hand.
Hines shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vader but Vader pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hines misses with a low kick.
Vader now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vader scores with a body shot.
Hines connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hines moves away from the strike by Vader.
Hines looks for a takedown but Vader sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for L Manning Hines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vader displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hines. #T2#
Vader misses with a looping right.
Hines changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vader throws a hook but Hines avoids it easily.
Darko Vader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hines throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Hines throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vader works the jab nicely.
Vader goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vader might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vader.
Hines uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vader.
Hines tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vader swivels and escapes.
Vader lands a head shot.
Vader just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Vader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vader moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#
Hines is rocked!
Vader lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Hines - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Vader!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darko Vader!
Darko Vader decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Highland Games 171     
Date:   May 05, 2016
#R1#
Pappas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hines doesn't manage to clinch there - Pappas circles away.
Hines has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pappas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pappas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pappas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hines moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hines 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.
Pappas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hines with the counter takedown but Pappas avoids it easily.
Hines dives in for a single leg takedown but Pappas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pappas misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Hines counters with a shoot takedown. Pappas fights it but they end up in guard.
Hines stopping the sweep attempt from Pappas.
Pappas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hines manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
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!
Hines is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Pappas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pappas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hines on the ground.#SUB2#
Hines throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pappas escapes and throws Hines's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pappas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hines tries to buck Pappas off but Pappas is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Hines's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pappas trying to control the action but Hines is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hines tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pappas working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pappas trying to control the action but Hines is working from the bottom. #SU#
Pappas stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pappas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pappas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Pappas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hines misses with an uppercut.
Hines misses with a series of wild punches.
Hines fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pappas avoids it really well and circles away.
Pappas swinging wildly here.
Hines is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Hines moves into the clinch successfully.
Pappas is trying to break free.
Pappas swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Hines's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hines moves in looking to clinch but Pappas pushes him off.#T4#
Pappas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pappas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hines.
Hines shoots in for a takedown but Pappas shows good takedown defense.
Gus Pappas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of L Manning Hines.
Pappas tries to clinch #TD2#
and Hines counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hines. #ES#
Pappas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pappas misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Hines breaks the clinch.
Hines dives in for a single leg takedown but Pappas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pappas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pappas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pappas tries a low kick but Hines avoids it.
Pappas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hines ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pappas slips under a jab from Hines.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus Pappas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hines shoots in but Pappas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hines tests Pappas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pappas is looking to clinch but Hines is avoiding it.
Hines with the counter takedown but Pappas avoids it easily.
Pappas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hines showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pappas.
Pappas throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hines counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pappas!
Pappas can't do much from the bottom here.
Pappas stops Hines from passing to mount.
Pappas is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Pappas wants to control but Hines postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Hines.
Hines is looking to take a break and control but Pappas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hines tries to advance to mount but Pappas denies him.
Hines cracks Pappas with a big right hand but Pappas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hines throws a strike aimed at the side of Pappas's head but Pappas avoids it well.
Pappas wants to control but Hines postures up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The strikes coming from Hines are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hines misses with the ground and pound.
Pappas is not content to let Hines control the position.
Pappas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hines's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pappas has hold of Hines's hands but Hines slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hines is keen to just control but Pappas is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Hines seems to be working for a kimura but Pappas defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Hines is looking for a kimura but Pappas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hines to get the leverage.
Pappas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hines.
Hines trying to control but Pappas is working from the bottom.
Pappas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hines.
Hines throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hines scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hines slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Pappas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hines.
Pappas is trying to control but can't.
Hines is just content to waste time from the top position. Pappas takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hines lands a couple of elbows.
L Manning Hines has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pappas keeping moving, preventing Hines from controlling successfully.
Hines might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pappas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hines advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

L Manning Hines showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pappas blocks a leg kick.
Pappas cracks Hines with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Pappas misses the target.
Pappas is looking to land body kicks.
Hines with the counter takedown but Pappas avoids it easily.
Pappas throws a series of punches but Hines avoids them all with ease.
Pappas throws a leg kick but Hines sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hines misses with a takedown attempt - Pappas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hines takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gus Pappas is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Pappas. No joy for Hines on that attempt.
Pappas doesn't manage to clinch there - Hines circles away.
Hines drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pappas defends it well.
Pappas swings for the body but Hines moves out of range.
Pappas tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Hines decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pappas's guard.
Pappas wants to control but Hines passes easily into half guard. #T1#
Pappas is trying to control but Hines passes into side control!
Pappas is trying to control Hines's posture but Hines avoids it. #SUB2#
Hines is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pappas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pappas tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pappas wants to get back to his feet but Hines is dominant here and he's now got Pappas's back!
Hines lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Hines misses with an elbow to the head.
Well, with Hines on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pappas is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hines scores with strikes from the back.
Hines is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Pappas up.
Hines looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Hines is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Pappas is trying to remain composed but Hines is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T3#
Hines throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Pappas trying to control but not successfully.
Pappas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hines.
Pappas covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Pappas is trying to stand back up.
Even with his hooks in, Hines manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hines has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hines has the hooks in. Pappas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Hines has Pappas flattened out and is raining down punches. #SUB2#
Hines looking to break Pappas's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pappas remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hines will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Hines is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pappas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pappas for a finish.
Hines lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Pappas has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hines.
Hines missing with strikes.
Hines missing with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
L Manning Hines comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hines 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... L Manning Hines!

After the fight, L Manning Hines was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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