Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC Harden vs Tomasino Jr
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Guillard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guillard takes a swing at Hatton's ribcage but misses.
Guillard has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hatton goes for a double leg but Guillard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Guillard continues to drive forward.
Hatton avoids the body shot from Guillard.
Hatton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatton. Guillard does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Hatton drops Guillard with a nice combination! Hatton dives into Guillard's guard, looking to finish! #CUT#
It looks like TJ Guillard has been cut.
Hatton trying to control the position from guard on top but Guillard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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!
Guillard keeping moving, preventing Hatton from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatton pushes down on Guillard's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Hatton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Guillard is trying to get back to full guard.
Guillard is refusing to be controlled, as Hatton sits in half guard.
Guillard trying to hold on to Hatton's head to control him but Hatton postures up.
Hatton tries to pass to full mount but Guillard defends it.
Hatton trying to control the pace.
Guillard wants to control but Hatton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Guillard is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Guillard is trying to control but can't.
Hatton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Guillard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Hatton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hatton wants to control the pace but Guillard is squirming around nicely.
Guillard wants to hold on but Hatton pushes him away.#T3#
Hatton tries to control but Guillard wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guillard is looking to get to half guard.
Hatton controlling his opponent.
Hatton looking to control but Guillard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Guillard tries to reverse the position but Hatton maintains control.
Hatton takes Guillard's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Guillard is in trouble.
Guillard manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hatton's guard. Nice work there by Guillard.
Guillard trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Guillard stands up over Hatton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hatton wants to sweep here but Guillard controlling him for the moment. #ES#
Hatton is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hatton goes for a takedown attempt but Guillard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Guillard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hatton attempts a counter takedown but Guillard avoids it well and moves away.
Guillard looks to throw the jab but Hatton is out of range.
Guillard misses with a head kick.
Guillard takes a swing at Hatton's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guillard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guillard lands a jab-cross combination.
Guillard tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Hatton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TJ Guillard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Guillard as Hatton shoots in.
Hatton slips a jab and a cross from Guillard.
Hatton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hatton lands a glancing blow to the side of Guillard's head.
Guillard scores with a head kick.
Guillard throws a head kick that misses.
Guillard looks to land a combination but Hatton avoids it well.
Guillard misses with the combination.
Hatton avoids the body shot from Guillard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Guillard. Hatton shrugs it off though.
Guillard misses with a head kick.
Guillard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hatton.
Guillard jabs at Hatton's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guillard. Hatton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatton throwing a counter right hand but Guillard manages to avoid it.#T1#
Guillard misses with a series of wild punches.
Guillard looks to land a combination but Hatton avoids it well.
Hatton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Hatton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hatton wants to stand but Guillard is controlling his arm.
Guillard is not content to let Hatton control the position.
Guillard sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Guillard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Guillard.
Hatton trying to control but Guillard is working from the bottom.
Hatton controlling from the top position.
Hatton wants to control from the top but Guillard keeps moving.
Hatton postures up.
Hatton looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#T3##SUB2#
Guillard working for submissions but it's allowed Hatton to get to half guard. #SUB#
Hatton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guillard sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guillard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hatton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Guillard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Guillard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hatton defends it easily.
Hatton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Guillard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hatton wants to control from the top but Guillard keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hatton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Guillard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Guillard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hatton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guillard.
No joy there for Hatton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guillard wants to counter with a clinch but Hatton pushes him away.
Guillard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hatton rather than just go for the knockout.
Guillard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hatton throws out a loose jab but Guillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Guillard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on TJ Guillard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Guillard throws a hook but Hatton blocks it.
Hatton avoids the head kick by Guillard.
Guillard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guillard fails to land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Hatton.
Guillard fails to land with a series of punches.
Guillard misses with a double jab. #TD#
Hatton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Guillard to the ground. Hatton is now in Guillard's guard.
Hatton trying to control but Guillard is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Guillard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hatton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Guillard is tightening it up a little... Hatton has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hatton reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hatton taps out! Nice BJJ there by Guillard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). TJ Guillard!
In his post fight interview, TJ Guillard gave a big smile as he said 'I am the best of all time, just ask your wife. I laid my pipe in her balls fucking deep...'.

Event: EFC Ruenroeng vs Built
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Hatton throws a right hand that Alcala ducks under and follows up with a left that Alcala also avoids with ease.
Alcala lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alcala.
Alcala walks into a stiff left hand from Hatton.
Alcala closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alcala fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alcala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Hatton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alcala moves away.
Alcala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alcala throws a body punch but Hatton moves out of range.
Nice shot by Alcala.
Alcala scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alcala throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Hatton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alcala misses with a body punch.
Alcala lands a shoulder strike.
Alcala tries a body shot but Hatton blocks it. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Alcala.
Alcala is pressed up against the cage. Hatton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alcala down to the mat. Alcala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alcala avoids the body shot from Hatton.
A little jabbing left from Alcala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alcala misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Hatton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alcala keeping moving, preventing Hatton from controlling successfully.
Alcala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hatton forces his way into half guard.
Hatton wants to take a breather but Alcala is having none of it.
Hatton is pressing down on Alcala's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alcala is holding on for now.
Hatton is trying to control the action in half guard but Alcala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Alcala is trying to stand up here but Hatton is controlling him well.
Hatton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Hatton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hatton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alcala is not content to let Hatton control the position.#T3#
Alcala wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Hatton is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing good reports from Hatton'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.
Hatton trying to control the action but Alcala is working from the bottom.
Hatton is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Hatton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Hatton is trying to work for a kimura but Alcala is defending well. #T4#
Hatton trying to mount his opponent but Alcala defends it.
Hatton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hatton wants to control but Alcala is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hatton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hatton is pressing down on Alcala's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alcala is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rodney Alcala will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hatton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alcala is fending him off so far but Hatton persists. Nope, Alcala circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to the body from Alcala misses
enabling Hatton to counter with a crisp jab.
Hatton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hatton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alcala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alcala catches Hatton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alcala throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alcala's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hatton under the eye.
Alcala misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcala avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Jab, jab by Alcala - just one landing.
Alcala misses with a double jab.
Hatton throws a big shot that misses.
Alcala lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alcala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hatton counters with a straight right hand.
Alcala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rodney Alcala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alcala throws a hook but Hatton avoids it easily.
Alcala catches Hatton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alcala has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Alcala misses with a hook.
Hatton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alcala at a distance.
Alcala tries to bum rush Hatton with a series of wild strikes but Hatton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hatton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
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!
Alcala punishes Hatton's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Hatton throws a looping overhand right but Alcala ducks down to avoid it.
Alcala throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Hatton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hatton looking to pass the guard.
Hatton trying to control but Alcala is working from the bottom.
Hatton passes into half guard.
Joey Hatton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Hatton is looking to pass Alcala's guard but actually Alcala recovers to full guard.
Hatton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hatton passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatton is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hatton wants to control from the top but Alcala keeps moving.
Hatton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hatton advances to half guard. #T4#
Hatton wants to free his trapped foot but Alcala is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SU#
Hatton stands up and beckons Alcala to join him on the feet.
Alcala stuffs the takedown attempt from Hatton. Hatton gets slowly back to his feet.
Alcala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alcala lands a jab to Hatton's midsection.
Alcala takes a swing at Hatton's ribcage but misses.
Hatton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alcala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alcala stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alcala misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Alcala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Hatton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alcala.
Alcala throws a series of punches but Hatton moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Alcala.
Hatton swings for the body but Alcala moves out of range.
Hatton goes for a double leg but Alcala avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alcala continues to drive forward.
Alcala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alcala takes a swing at Hatton's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Hatton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alcala tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hatton is in Alcala's guard.#ES2#
Alcala manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rodney Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcala misses with a wild body shot.
Rodney Alcala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcala lands with a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Alcala. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alcala.#T1#
Alcala moves out of range of the strikes.
Alcala misses with a series of wild punches.
Alcala misses with a combination #TD#
and Hatton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hatton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hatton tries to free his leg and advance position but Alcala is retaining full guard.
Hatton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hatton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alcala is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Alcala wants to get back to his feet but Hatton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alcala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hatton trying to control but Alcala is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Joey Hatton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alcala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hatton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alcala connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hatton scrambles back to his feet.#T3##CL#
Alcala gets tackled into the cage by Hatton. Hatton maintains the clinch. #TD#
Hatton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Alcala is looking to get back to is feet but Hatton passes into side control.
Hatton trying to control the action but Alcala is working from the bottom.
Alcala avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hatton.
Alcala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU#
Hatton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Alcala to his feet.
Alcala misses with a body shot.
Alcala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Hatton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alcala.
Hatton missing with a left hand there. Alcala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alcala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatton.
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!
Alcala lands a nice hook to Hatton's body. Hatton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alcala throws a lazy right hand but Hatton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hatton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hatton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hatton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alcala misses with a right hand #CL#
and Hatton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alcala tries to throw a body punch but Hatton avoids it by throwing Alcala back against the cage.
Hatton goes for a takedown attempt but Alcala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hatton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodney Alcala is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hatton gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rodney Alcala.
I've got Alcala winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rodney Alcala!
Rodney Alcala gave a mention to Woodshins' Ship in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: WeInSyd 38
Date: Nov 18, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Colucci shoots in and gets a takedown into Hatton's guard.
Hatton 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.
Hatton is trying to control the position but Colucci postures up.
Colucci is working Hatton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Colucci wants to pass the guard but Hatton is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatton keeping moving, preventing Colucci from controlling successfully.
Hatton trying to keep a closed guard but Colucci is proving a slippery customer.
Colucci is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton is trying to keep Colucci in close.
Colucci looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Hatton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Colucci is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Colucci drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hatton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hatton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hatton! #REVR#
Hatton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hatton trying to control the action but Colucci is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Hatton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hatton prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colucci gets back to half guard.#T2#
Hatton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Colucci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hatton controlling the pace for now.
Hatton looking to control but Colucci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Colucci manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hatton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Colucci is trying desperately to improve position.
Hatton looking to control but Colucci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3##SUB#
Hatton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hatton trying to control but Colucci is having none of it.
Hatton fails to move to back control.
Colucci sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hatton wants to pass the guard but Colucci is defending well. #SUB2#
Colucci looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Colucci is refusing to be controlled, as Hatton sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Colucci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hatton pulls his head out easily.
Hatton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Colucci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hatton works his way into full mount!
Hatton tries to control but Colucci wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colucci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Colucci regains half 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 Joey Hatton 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#
Hatton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatton lands with a right hand.
Michel Colucci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hatton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatton goes for a double leg but Colucci avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Colucci continues to drive forward.
Colucci fails with the takedown.
Hatton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Danga de danga de dang - Hatton scores with a four punch combination!
Hatton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colucci can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci tries to clinch but Hatton is having none of it. #TD2#
Colucci decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hatton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Colucci is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Colucci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hatton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Colucci. #T1#
Hatton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Colucci trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hatton's guard.
Hatton keeping moving, preventing Colucci from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hatton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hatton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hatton looking for a sweep. Not yet Hatton, not yet.
Hatton is trying to control the position but Colucci postures up.
Colucci working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hatton's head.
Colucci's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hatton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hatton has a closed guard, preventing Colucci from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hatton swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Colucci fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hatton sprawls well initially but Colucci persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Hatton is pressing down on Colucci's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Colucci looking to pass the guard.
Colucci is looking to stand up but Hatton won't let him.
Colucci preventing the sweep. #ES#
Hatton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hatton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Colucci tries for a takedown but Hatton circles away easily#TD#
and Hatton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Colucci's guard.
Colucci looking for a sweep. Not yet Colucci, not yet. #T4#
Hatton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Colucci's head.
Hatton trying to control but Colucci is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Colucci has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hatton doesn't defend quickly enough and Colucci has managed to lock this one up! Can Hatton escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Colucci on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michel Colucci!
A relieved looking Michel Colucci 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: SyFi 120
Date: Oct 26, 2018

#R1#
Breed thuds a left hand into Hatton's body.
Breed connects with a looping right hand.
Hatton shoots in but no luck this time.
Breed throws a jab but it's blocked by Hatton.
Hatton moves away from the strike by Breed.
Breed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Breed cracks Hatton with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've been told by Breed's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Breed cracks Hatton with an open hand slap.
Breed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Hatton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Breed looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Hatton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Breed tries to bench press Hatton off him but Hatton keeps the position.
Hatton wants to control but Breed is keeping him busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hatton taking a breather here. #T1#
Breed manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hatton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Breed prevents Hatton from improving his position.
Hatton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Breed is working away from the top position though.
Hatton tries to roll over but Breed keeps him under control.
Breed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hatton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Breed is taking a breather. Hatton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Breed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Breed throwing shots but Hatton is blocking nicely.
Breed perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hatton is not content to let Breed control the position.
Hatton is positioning himself well to prevent Breed advancing to mount.
Hatton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Breed won't allow Hatton to sweep him here.
Breed seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hatton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Breed wants to improve his position but instead Hatton has moved into half guard. #T3#
Hatton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Breed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatton controlling the action here.
Breed wants to improve his position but Hatton is controlling well.
Hatton trying to control the action but Breed is working from the bottom.
Breed keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hatton is keen to just control but Breed is a slippery customer.
Hatton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Breed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Breed wants to improve his position but Hatton is controlling well.
Hatton is looking to advance position but Breed won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hatton working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Breed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hatton trying to pass the guard but Breed defending well.
Breed is trying to maintain the position but Hatton is very close to passing his half guard.
Breed trying to get back to full guard but Hatton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Hatton looking for a guillotine from mount but Breed is having none of it.
Hatton trying to control but Breed is having none of it.
Hatton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joey Hatton 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#
Hatton misses with a looping left.
Hatton takes a swing at Breed's ribcage but misses.
Hatton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Breed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Breed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Breed. That snapped Hatton's head back.
Breed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hatton slips under a jab from Breed.
Breed stuns Hatton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hatton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Breed misses with a hook. Hatton ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton lands with a hook. Breed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Rear Breed has been cut.
Breed lands the left hand.
Breed misses with a hook #CL2#
and Hatton counters by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatton blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Hatton is trying to drag Breed to the mat but Breed just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Breed throws a head punch that misses.
Breed misses with the head strike.
Hatton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Breed lands with a light punch inside.
Breed is working Hatton over against the cage.
Breed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Breed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hattons head.
Breed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hatton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Breed is defending well.
Rear Breed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Hatton.#TD2#
Hatton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hatton manages to end up in side control.
Breed is looking to regain half guard here but Hatton keeps moving and retains side control.
Hatton working away.
Hatton in the domination position with Breed hanging on.#T2#
Hatton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Breed keeps working.
Breed tries to bench press Hatton off him but Hatton keeps the position.
Joey Hatton has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Hatton decides to stand back up. Hatton steps back and let's Breed get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatton swings for the body but Breed moves out of range.
Hatton throws a hook but Breed blocks it.
Breed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Breed throws a lazy right hand but Hatton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Breed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Breed moves in looking to clinch but Hatton pushes him off.
Breed feints a jab promting Hatton to slip. Breed then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hatton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Breed throws out a loose jab but Hatton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatton misses with a straight right. #T3#
Breed takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Breed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Hatton.
Hatton throws a shot from downtown. Breed moves away and avoids it.
Breed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatton.
Hatton with the counter takedown but Breed avoids it easily.
Hatton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rear Breed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatton shoots in for a takedown but Breed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hatton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Breed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Breed moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hatton shoots in for a takedown but Breed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breed misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Hatton.
A telegraphed right hand from Breed misses the target.
Hatton misses with a straight right.
Breed misses with a straight left.
Hatton slips a straight right by Breed.
Hatton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hatton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hatton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Breed.
Breed throws a jab but it's blocked by Hatton. #CL#
Breed closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rear Breed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rear Breed's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Breed misses with a straight left.
Breed misses with a double jab
and Hatton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Breed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Breed scores with a nice head shot.
Breed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Breed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hatton lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hatton throws a shot to the body.
Hatton's corner calls for a 1-2. Hatton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Breed is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hatton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Breed tries to avoid it but Hatton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Breed to the ground. Breed escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Breed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Breed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hatton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Breed throws out a loose jab but Hatton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hatton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hatton fails with the takedown.
Hatton misses the shot to the body.
Hatton tries for a takedown but Breed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rear Breed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Hatton.
Breed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Breed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hatton feints the counter takedown.
Hatton shoots and misses
letting Breed counter with a right hand.
Hatton misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breed throws out a loose jab but Hatton uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Breed drives through and clinches with Hatton against the cage.
Breed is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hatton is keeping busy.
Breed lands a hook that snaps the head of Hatton backwards.
Breed prevents the takedown attempt.
Breed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Breed tries to work over Hatton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hatton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Breed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hatton is looking for a takedown.
Breed lands a right hand. #T3#
Hatton blocking some punches.
Breed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Breed misses with a punch on the inside.
Hatton has Breed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Breed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Breed has a couple of punches blocked by Hatton.
Hatton tries to score a body lock takedown but Breed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hatton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Breed smiles and moves away.
Hatton throws the left hand but Breed avoids the punch easily.
Hatton goes for a double leg but Breed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Breed continues to drive forward.
Breed seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Breed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hatton can do to turn this around?
Breed scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Breed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hatton's hands.
Rear Breed is winning the standup battle so far.
Breed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hatton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Breed tries to clinch but Hatton is having none of it. #T4#
Breed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Breed just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Breed misses.
Breed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hatton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hatton tries to clinch but Breed moves out of range.
Breed tries to clinch but Hatton moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breed throws a series of punches but Hatton moves out of range.
Breed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hatton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Breed swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Hatton gets a double leg takedown into Breed's guard.
Hatton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hatton trying to control but Breed is working from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rear Breed!

Event: SyFi 111
Date: Oct 05, 2018

#R1#
Mfer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mfer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hatton takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mfer.
Hatton needs to keep his hands up - Mfer had a free shot at his head there.
Mfer works Hatton's body with a nice hook.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer scoring well with a low kick there.
Mfer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Mfer misses.
Mfer throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Hatton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mfer's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatton pushes down on Mfer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hatton wants to pass to mount but Mfer is defending the position. #T1#
Hatton is working hard here to advance position.
Hatton wants to take a breather but Mfer is having none of it.
Mfer is positioning himself well to prevent Hatton advancing to mount.
Hatton works his way into full mount!
Mfer 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.#SU#
Hatton is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Hatton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Hatton cracks Mfer with a good jab.
Hatton misses with a body shot.
Mfer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mfer thuds his right hand into Hatton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hatton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Hatton ducks down to avoid it.
Hatton closes the distance and clinches up with Mfer, looking for a takedown. Hatton pushes Mfer against the cage but Mfer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hatton slips a straight right by Mfer.
Mfer connects with a right hand. Hatton shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Mfer.#T3#
Hatton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hatton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer throws a chopping leg kick but Hatton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
It looked like Hatton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mfer.
Jab, jab by Mfer - just one landing.
Nice shot by Mfer.
Mfer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hatton takes a step back to recover.
Mfer feints and then cracks Hatton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hatton down.
Hatton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mfer scores with the left hand. Hatton knows he should have avoided that one. #T4##KD2#
Mfer lands a big right hand that sends Hatton crashing to the mat! Mfer stays standing though and waves Hatton back to his feet!#ROC2#
Hatton is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer throws a body punch but Hatton moves out of range. #TD#
Mfer gets caught napping as Hatton dives in and scores a takedown. Mfer manages to retain guard.
Hatton wants to control from the top but Mfer keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Hatton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hatton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mfer keeping moving, preventing Hatton from controlling successfully.
Hatton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mfer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hatton wants to pass the guard but Mfer is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer dominated that round.
That's time! Hatton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mfer throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Hatton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hatton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mfer keeps working.
Mfer is doing well to control the position and prevent Hatton from advancing to side control.
Hatton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mfer keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer is concentrating on defense, preventing Hatton from advancing position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hatton is taking a breather. Mfer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Hatton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mfer sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Hatton tries to pass to full mount but Mfer defends it.
Mfer tries to get to full guard but Hatton has control of the leg.
Hatton wants to pass the guard but Mfer is defending well.
Mfer is controlling Hatton's trapped leg to prevent Hatton from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hatton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mfer misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mfer.
Hatton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hatton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mfer.
Ispa Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hatton lands with a straight right. Mfer didn't see that one coming.
Hatton ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Hatton throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
Hatton lands with an uppercut that bounces Mfer off the cage and back into range.
Donk. Mfer catches Hatton right on the button with a cross.
Mfer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hatton's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Hatton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mfer is refusing to be controlled, as Hatton sits in half guard. #T3#
Mfer moves into full guard.
Hatton trying to control but Mfer is working from the bottom.
Hatton tries to free his leg and advance position but Mfer is retaining full guard.
Hatton wants to control from the top but Mfer keeps moving.
Hatton passes Mfer's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hatton wants to pass the guard but Mfer is defending well.
Hatton wants to take a breather but Mfer is having none of it.
Hatton is stalling here. Mfer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hatton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mfer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mfer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joey Hatton will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mfer connects with a leg kick. Hatton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hatton throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hatton throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hatton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hatton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Mfer thumps Hatton with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Hatton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hatton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Hatton's head but Hatton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mfer connects with an inside leg kick.
Hatton looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Hatton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mfer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hatton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hatton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hatton misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Mfer feints and then cracks Hatton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hatton down.
Hatton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mfer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mfer wants it to stay on the feet.
Mfer scoring well with a low kick there.
Hatton looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Mfer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hatton's corner calls for a 1-2. Hatton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hatton misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Mfer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hatton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hatton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Mfer connects with an inside leg kick.
Mfer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hatton at a distance.
Hatton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mfer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hatton somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hatton.
Hatton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hatton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hatton with a poor takedown
and Mfer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mfer chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Hatton saw that one coming.
Hatton tries to counter by clinching up but Mfer breaks away and moves out of range.
Mfer with a hook.
Hatton takes one on the button.
Hatton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mfer counters with a good low kick that Hatton was not able to check.
Hatton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mfer can pounce on him.
Hatton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hatton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mfer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD2#
Mfer drops Hatton with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hatton looks back up at him and smiles so Mfer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Hatton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mfer.
Mfer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mfer. #T4#
Hatton darts in trying to clinch
and Mfer counters with a huge left! Hatton is in big trouble! He's backing up but Mfer isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hatton from any more damage. A dominating finish by Mfer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Mfer!
After winning the bout, Ispa Mfer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SyFi 104
Date: Sep 16, 2018

#R1#
Itizer tries to clinch but Hatton moves out of range.
Itizer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Itizer tries to clinch up.
Hatton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Man Itizer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itizer scores with a jab to the body.
Itizer moves in looking to clinch but Hatton pushes him off.
Itizer tries to clinch up but Hatton circles away and keeps his distance.
Itizer throws a series of punches but Hatton avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Hatton moves into the clinch.
Hatton can't get the takedown.
Itizer scores a nice knee to the body.
Hatton 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.
Hatton blocks an uppercut.
Hatton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Itizer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itizer misses with some punches.
Hatton tries to work over Itizer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Itizer struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatton controls his hands.
Itizer cracks Hatton with a nice body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Itizer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hatton's brow.
Hatton tries for a takedown but Itizer manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatton is trying to pull guard but Itizer has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Hatton tries to pull guard but Itizer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Itizer fails to land. #TD#
Hatton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Itizer wants to stand back up but Hatton manages to pass into side control.
Hatton trying to control the position but Itizer is working away.
Hatton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Hatton is trying to get an arm triangle but Itizer is defending well.
Itizer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Itizer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hatton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Hatton decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hatton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hatton slips a jab and a cross from Itizer.
Hatton connects with a body shot that sends Itizer's belly button to the back.#T2#
Hatton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Itizer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hatton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Itizer manages to circle out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itizer is looking to clinch. #TD#
Hatton gets the takedown into side control.
Itizer tries to escape but Hatton is in control. #ES2#
Itizer throws Hatton to one side and escapes!
Hatton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hatton throws a hook but Itizer avoids it easily.
Itizer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hatton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Itizer tries to clinch but Hatton moves out of range.
Hatton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hatton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3##CL#
Hatton forces Itizer back against the cage and clinches.
Itizer prevents the takedown attempt.
Itizer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Itizer is leaning against Hatton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hatton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Itizer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hatton looking for a takedown. #TD#
Hatton wants the takedown. Itizer is fighting it off but Hatton persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Itizer's guard against the cage.
Hatton won't allow Itizer to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Itizer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Itizer tries to close the distance and clinch but Hatton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hatton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Itizer wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Hatton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itizer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Hatton scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatton looks for a takedown but Itizer sprawls well.
Itizer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hatton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Hatton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Itizer gets a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hatton tries to score a body lock takedown but Itizer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Itizer stalling in the clinch but Hatton improves position.
Hatton is trying to pull guard but Itizer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hatton wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Itizer fails to land.
Hatton blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Man Itizer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hatton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Itizer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Itizer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Itizer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hatton's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hatton as Itizer tries to tie him up.
Itizer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Itizer stalling in the clinch but Hatton improves position.
Itizer is trying to stall.
Hatton wants a takedown but no success here.
Man Itizer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton jumps guard but Itizer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatton has Itizer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Itizer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hatton has Itizer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Itizer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Itizer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hatton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Itizer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hatton.
Hatton is looking to control Itizer's arms but Itizer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hatton has his back to the cage. #T1#
Hatton is looking for a takedown.
Hatton is trying to push Itizer away but Itizer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hatton wants a takedown.
Itizer prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Itizer working aggressively here.
Itizer pushes Hatton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hatton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hatton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Itizer smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Hatton gets tackled into the cage by Itizer. Itizer maintains the clinch.
Hatton blocks a body shot from Itizer.
Itizer wants to stall.
Hatton fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Hatton has picked Itizer up - he's going for a ride! Hatton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Itizer is looking to escape.
Man Itizer has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##ES2#
Itizer has one foot on Hatton's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatton misses with a hook. Itizer ducked under it nicely.
Itizer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Itizer misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Hatton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Itizer wants to stand up but Hatton is controlling him.
Itizer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itizer is looking to stand back up but Hatton counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Itizer.
Hatton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hatton trying to control the action but Itizer is working from the bottom. #T3#
Itizer is trying to stand back up but Hatton is controlling him #SU#
Hatton decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Itizer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hatton fails with the takedown.
Hatton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Itizer tries a head kick but it misses.
Hatton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Itizer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hatton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Itizer fails to land with a series of punches.
Itizer falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Hatton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Itizer's guard.
Hatton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Itizer wants to get back to his feet but Hatton passes into half guard.
Hatton stalling.
Itizer is refusing to be controlled, as Hatton sits in half guard.
Hatton uses his free foot to push down on Itizer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Itizer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itizer wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Man Itizer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Itizer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Itizer tries to clinch but Hatton is having none of it.
Itizer tries to clinch but Hatton moves out of range.
Hatton swats away the attempt to clinch by Itizer.
Hatton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Itizer moves in looking to clinch but Hatton pushes him off.
Hatton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Itizer fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Itizer tries to clinch but Hatton moves away
and Hatton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Itizer is looking to clinch but Hatton is avoiding it. #T1#
Itizer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Itizer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Itizer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hatton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hatton is defended easily by Itizer.
Itizer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Itizer tries to close the distance and clinch but Hatton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hatton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Itizer moves in looking to clinch but Hatton pushes him off.
Itizer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hatton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Itizer's waist but Itizer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hatton off to one side. #T2#
Itizer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hatton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hatton is looking to counter punch.
Hatton swats away the attempt to clinch by Itizer.
Itizer fails to land the takedown.
Hatton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatton keeps the fight on the outside.
Itizer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatton.
Itizer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hatton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hatton is looking to counter punch.
Hatton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Itizer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Itizer doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatton circles away.
Man Itizer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Itizer doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatton circles away.
Hatton scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#
Itizer is rocked!
A low kick from Itizer is predictable there
letting Hatton counter with a right hand.
Itizer is still on wobbly legs! Can Hatton finish him?
Itizer wants to clinch up but Hatton keeps it at a distance.
Itizer wants to clinch up but Hatton keeps it at a distance.
Itizer tries to clinch but Hatton is having none of it.
Itizer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Itizer tries to clinch up but Hatton circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Hatton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Hatton 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.
Hatton trying to control the position from guard on top but Itizer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Itizer can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Itizer is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Hatton has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Itizer taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Hatton!

Event: SyFi 89
Date: Aug 12, 2018

#R1#
Hatton misses with a right hand
and Benning counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hatton misses with a lunging right hand
and Benning counters with a straight right hand.
Hatton wants to clinch.
Benning is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hatton with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Benning lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hatton doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Hatton.#T1#
Hatton misses with an uppercut. Benning saw that one coming.
Hatton backing away here, and Benning unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hatton has his takedown stuffed
and Benning counters with a stiff right hand.
Hatton throws a right hand that misses
and Benning counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Benning keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatton.
Benning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hatton shoots and misses
and Benning counters with a stiff right hand.
Hatton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benning swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Benning scores with a nice right hand.
Hatton misses with a takedown attempt
and Benning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benning jabs at Hatton's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatton misses with a hook
and Benning counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hatton is breathing heavily.
Hatton throws a lazy uppercut
letting Benning counter with a right hand.
Benning has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hatton throws a body punch but Benning moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benning! But no joy.
Hatton swings widly with a right hand
and Benning counters with a nice body shot.
Hatton throws an off balance right hand
and Benning counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Benning connects with a nice looking jab.
Hatton has his takedown stuffed
and Benning finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Benning uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wayne Benning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benning throws a right hand that Hatton ducks under and follows up with a left that Hatton also avoids with ease.
Hatton has his takedown stuffed
and Benning counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hatton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Benning throws a hook but Hatton avoids it easily.
Hatton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hatton throws a sloppy body shot
and Benning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hatton misses with a wild body shot.
Hatton throws out a loose jab but Benning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benning scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hatton shoots and misses
and Benning counters with a nice body shot.
Benning is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hatton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benning uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hatton has time to react.
Benning thows a body kick. Hatton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Benning dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Benning loads up on a big right hand but Hatton slips the punch.
Hatton fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Benning releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Benning goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Benning missing with a left hand there. Hatton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hatton looks to clinch
and Benning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hatton misses with a hook
and Benning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Benning to counter with a crisp jab.
Benning looks to throw the jab but Hatton is out of range.
Hatton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hatton swings widly with a right hand
and Benning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Hatton throws an off balance right hand
and Benning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benning bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hatton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hatton avoids the body shot from Benning.
Hatton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hatton misses with a left hand
enabling Benning to counter with a crisp jab.
Benning swats away the attempt to clinch by Hatton.
Benning counters with a body kick.
Benning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Benning slaps away a takedown attempt from Hatton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benning throws out a powerful jab.
Hatton throws a looping overhand right but Benning ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Benning releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hatton connects with a single shot there.
Hatton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benning.#T3#
Hatton darts in trying to clinch
and Benning makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Benning defending well as Hatton loads up on a big left hand.
Wayne Benning seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benning slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hatton works the jab nicely.
Benning tests Hatton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joey Hatton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benning lands with a right hand.
Benning has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Hatton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hatton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Benning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hatton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hatton throws a looping overhand right but Benning ducks down to avoid it.
Benning let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hatton throws a jab but it's blocked by Benning.
A countering left hand to the body from Benning misses.
Hatton misses with a body shot
letting Benning counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatton tries to move into range but Benning moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Benning showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
#R3#
Hatton misses with a right hand
and Benning counters with a left to the body.
Benning takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hatton might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hatton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benning counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Hatton misses
and Benning counters with a nice uppercut.
Hatton doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Benning counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Benning to counter with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Benning there.
Hatton tries for a takedown but Benning circles away easily
and Hatton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Benning. Beautiful body shot.
Hatton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benning digs a good body shot into Hatton's ribs.
Benning ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hatton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hatton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benning with a jab.#T2#
Hatton misses with an uppercut
and Benning counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benning punishes Hatton's body with a nice straight punch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hatton. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Benning lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hatton at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatton misses the shot to the body.
Benning connects with a body shot that sends Hatton's belly button to the back.
Benning misses the jab.
Benning throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hatton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benning keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Benning misses.#T3#
The fighters circling - Benning throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hatton slips under a jab from Benning.
Hatton misses with a hook
and Benning counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hatton thinking.
Benning connects with the punch.
Hatton misses with a takedown attempt
and Benning makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Benning counters with a straight right hand.
Hatton misses with a hook
and Benning counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benning slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Good shot there by Benning.
Hatton misses with a jab to the body
and Benning counters with a nice body shot.
Benning connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#
Hatton is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Hatton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Benning's half guard.
Benning is looking for a sweep. Hatton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benning makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Benning.
Benning wants to get back to his feet but Hatton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Benning really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Hatton has his takedown stuffed
and Benning counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Hatton misses.
The fighters circling - Hatton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benning counters with a straight right hand.
Hatton throws a lazy uppercut
and Benning counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton shoots and misses
and Benning counters with a series of strikes. Hatton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oh Hatton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hatton slips a jab from Benning.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Hatton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatton seems to have got his legs back now.
Benning lands the left hand.
Benning circles away from the clinch attempt
and Benning counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hatton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hatton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benning feints a jab promting Hatton to slip. Benning then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hatton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hatton moves to clinch but Benning breaks away
and Benning counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Hatton throws an off balance right hand
and Benning counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hatton scores with a hook.
Hatton looks to clinch
and Benning counters with an outside leg kick.
Hatton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benning takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatton digs a good body shot into Benning's ribs.
Benning works over Hatton's head and body with a nice combination.
Hatton misses with a looping left.#T3#
Benning throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hatton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Benning was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hatton wants to clinch but Benning slips to the side
and Benning counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hatton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benning paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benning looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hatton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Hatton gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Benning fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benning.
Benning lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hatton backwards.
Hatton jumps guard but Benning stands there with Hatton around his waist. Hatton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benning.
Benning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benning misses with some punches.
Benning working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benning lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hatton backwards. #TD#
Hatton pulls guard effortlessly.
Hatton being controlled here, momentarily.
Hatton 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 fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Benning trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hatton's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Benning dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Hatton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benning to score with a decent uppercut.
Hatton misses with a left hand
and Benning counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hatton misses with a shot to the body
enabling Benning to counter with a crisp jab.
Hatton misses with a left hand
and Benning counters with a stiff right hand.
Hatton looks to clinch
letting Benning counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton misses with an uppercut
and Benning counters with a nice uppercut.
Hatton has his takedown stuffed
and Benning scores with a counter punch that sends Hatton to the canvas! Benning smells blood - he's punishing Hatton with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hatton has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Benning!
Wayne Benning is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Wayne Benning 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: SyFi 80
Date: Jul 22, 2018

#R1#
Hatton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benning circles away.
Benning throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hatton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benning misses with a body shot.
Hatton with the counter takedown but Benning avoids it easily.
Benning fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wayne Benning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benning.
Benning swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Hatton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Hatton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hatton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benning does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benning slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Benning preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Hatton tries to free his leg and advance position but Benning is retaining full guard.
Hatton advances position into side control!
Hatton trying to control the position but Benning is working away. #SUB2#
Hatton has hold of Benning's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Benning tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hatton cranks the arm and Benning screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Benning, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joey Hatton!
Joey Hatton is the new middleweight champion!

Event: SyFi 71
Date: Jul 01, 2018

#R1#
Marzio misses with a left hand #TD#
and Hatton counters with a single leg into guard. Marzio didn't expect that.
Marzio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marzio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hatton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hatton trying to control but Marzio is working from the bottom.
Hatton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marzio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marzio wants to sweep here but Hatton controlling him for the moment.
Hatton wants to pass the guard but Marzio is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Marzio wants to sweep but no luck.
Marzio wants to stand but Hatton is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hatton throws a right hand that misses
and Marzio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marzio connects with a single shot there.
Hatton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marzio scores with a jab.
Hatton lands a nice hook to Marzio's body. Marzio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hatton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marzio.
Hatton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marzio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marzio misses with a straight left.
Marzio throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Hatton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Marzio.
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!
Marzio misses with a punch on the inside.
Hatton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marzio struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatton controls his hands.
Marzio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marzio lands with a short shot to the head.
Marzio lands with a short shot to the head.
Hatton prevents a body shot from Marzio.
Hatton is trying to pull guard but Marzio has him pressed against the cage.
Marzio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marzio has a couple of punches blocked by Hatton.
Hatton tries to pull guard but Marzio won't allow it. #TD#
Hatton pulls guard effortlessly.
Marzio tries to stand but Hatton is controlling from the bottom.
Hatton 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.
Marzio is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Marzio tries to stand but Hatton is controlling from the bottom.
Marzio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hatton wants to sweep but no luck.
Marzio wants to stand but Hatton is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marzio preventing the sweep.
Marzio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hatton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hatton lands a right hook to the body.
Hatton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marzio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marzio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marzio takes a swing at Hatton's ribcage but misses.
Marzio misses with a series of wild punches.
Hatton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marzio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatton scores with a nice right hand. #TD#
Hatton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hatton stops Marzio from standing up.
Hatton slips nicely into half guard.
Hatton prevents Marzio from improving his position.
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 Joey Hatton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Marzio moves forwards but Hatton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marzio misses with a body punch #TD#
and Hatton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Hatton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #ES2#
Marzio kicks Hatton off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marzio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Marzio misses its intended target.
Marzio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hatton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hatton looks to land a left hand but Marzio moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Marzio misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marzio sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Hatton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marzio throws a big shot that misses.
Marzio misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Hatton.
Hatton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marzio.
Hatton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hatton ducks under a wild hook from Marzio.
Hatton looks to land a right hand but Marzio moved out of range.#CL#
Hatton rushes Marzio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hatton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marzio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marzio misses with the head strike.
Hatton is trying to pull guard but Marzio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hatton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatton jumps guard but Marzio stands there with Hatton around his waist. Hatton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hatton tries to pull guard but Marzio won't allow it. #T2#
Marzio pushes Hatton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marzio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatton fails to pull guard.
Hatton pushes Marzio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Hatton decides to pull guard.
Marzio wants to pass the guard but Hatton is keeping the position.
Marzio trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hatton's guard.
Hatton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marzio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hatton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Hatton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marzio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marzio is fighting to break Hatton's control of his arms but Hatton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hatton trying to control the position.
Hatton controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marzio scores with a hook to the body. Hatton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Marzio misses its intended target.
Marzio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hatton. That snapped Marzio's head back. #T4#
Marzio misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Hatton counters with a takedown into side control.
Marzio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#ES2#
Marzio manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marzio.
Hatton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marzio tries to avoid it but Hatton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marzio to the ground. Marzio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marzio avoids the body shot from Hatton.
Marzio cracks Hatton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marzio lands a jab-cross combination.
Hatton lands a jab-cross combination.
Marzio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hatton staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ciro Di Marzio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hatton staying out of range there.#TD#
Hatton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hatton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Hatton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marzio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hatton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marzio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hatton is working away from the top position though.
Marzio felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Hatton is keen to just control but Marzio is a slippery customer.
Marzio wants to improve his position but Hatton is controlling well.
Hatton wants to take a breather but Marzio is having none of it.
Marzio is looking to control Hatton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marzio avoid being mounted?
Marzio is trying to control but Hatton passes into side control!
Marzio sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marzio wants to control but Hatton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marzio wants to get back to his feet.
Marzio won't allow Hatton to pass to mount.
Marzio wants to improve his position but Hatton is controlling well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hatton tries to pass to full mount but Marzio defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ciro Di Marzio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hatton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Hatton lands a lovely overhand right.
Marzio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatton.
Marzio throws a jab when Hatton was well out of range.#CL#
Hatton instigates a clinch.
Hatton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Marzio.
Marzio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ciro Di Marzio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hatton wants a takedown.
Marzio misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Hatton pulls guard effortlessly.
Hatton wants to sweep here but Marzio controlling him for the moment.
Marzio postures up.
Marzio wants to pass the guard but Hatton is keeping the position.#T4#
Hatton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marzio's guard. #REVR#
Hatton pushing down on Marzio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Marzio is defending against the submission attempts here by Hatton.
Hatton stops Marzio from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marzio desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marzio won't allow Hatton to pass to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joey Hatton.
I think Hatton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joey Hatton!

Event: SyFi 61
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Asznee shoots in for a double leg but Hatton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Asznee. #SUB#
Asznee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hatton, who protects the arm well.
Asznee scores with punches from side control.
Hatton wants to control but Asznee postures up.
Asznee trying to control the position but Hatton is working away.
Asznee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Asznee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Hatton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Hatton is looking to reverse the position.
Asznee lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hatton down.
Asznee wants to control but Hatton is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Asznee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Asznee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hatton is trying to control Asznee's posture but Asznee avoids it. #SUB#
Asznee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #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.
Hatton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Asznee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Asznee'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.#SUB#
Asznee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hatton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Asznee slows the pace down.
Asznee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hatton's legs. #SUB#
Asznee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hatton, who protects the arm well.
Hatton is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Asznee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hatton keeps working.
Asznee working away.
Hatton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Hatton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Asznee tries for a kimura but Hatton is defending well.
Hatton struggling a bit here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hatton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Asznee is trying to control. Hatton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hatton is controlling Asznee's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Hatton actively working from the bottom here.
Asznee is looking to stall here but Hatton recovers full guard.
Asznee wants to pass the guard but Hatton is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Asznee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Asznee is defended easily by Hatton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hatton! But no joy.
Asznee shoots in for a takedown but Hatton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Asznee gets a double leg takedown into Hatton's guard.#SUB2#
Hatton has his foot on Asznee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Asznee works his way back into a safe position though.
Asznee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hatton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Asznee trying to control but Hatton is working from the bottom.
Asznee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hatton works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hatton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hatton has his foot on Asznee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Asznee works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Asznee has gone for a leg lock! Hatton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Asznee's guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Asznee has his foot on Hatton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hatton works his way back into a safe position though.
Asznee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hatton's guard. #REVR#
Asznee trying to control but Hatton is working from the bottom.
Asznee stands and throws Hatton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Big Asznee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hatton wants to control but Asznee postures up.
Asznee tries to move to mount but Hatton blocks the move with his legs.
Asznee is looking to take a break and control but Hatton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Asznee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Asznee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hatton can do to turn this around?
Asznee wants to control but Hatton is keeping him busy.
Hatton sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Asznee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Hatton wants to control but Asznee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hatton is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Asznee is staying active.
Hatton tries to roll over but Asznee keeps him under control.
Hatton 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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Asznee lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Asznee is trying to control. Hatton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Asznee stalling away here and it's allowed Hatton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Asznee advances to half guard.
Hatton wants to improve his position but Asznee is controlling well.
Asznee scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asznee is thwarting Hatton's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Hatton actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Asznee dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##TD#
Hatton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Asznee to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hatton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Asznee trying to control but Hatton is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hatton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Asznee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Asznee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Asznee wants to control from the top but Hatton keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asznee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hatton pulls Asznee in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Hatton is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hatton looking for a guillotine here but Asznee defends easily.
Asznee wants to control from the top but Hatton keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Asznee avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Hatton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Asznee is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Asznee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hatton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hatton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hatton! #REVB#
Asznee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hatton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hatton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hatton gets to mount! Asznee was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Asznee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Asznee is working hard here to advance position.
Hatton looking to control but Asznee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Asznee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hatton wants to control the pace but Asznee is squirming around nicely. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Asznee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Asznee is squirming around, avoiding Hatton's attempts to control the action.
Hatton controlling the pace for now.
Asznee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asznee tries to lock up and control but Hatton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Hatton really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Hatton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asznee. Asznee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hatton scores with a three punch combo! #TD#
Asznee shoots in and gets a takedown into Hatton's guard.
Asznee trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asznee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hatton keeping full guard, as Asznee tries to pass.
Asznee trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hatton working for a triangle but Asznee defends it easily. #T1#
Asznee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hatton is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hatton working for a triangle but Asznee defends it easily.
Asznee wants to pass the guard but Hatton is keeping the position.
Hatton keeping moving, preventing Asznee from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hatton working for submissions but it's allowed Asznee to get to half guard. #SUB#
Asznee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hatton sees it coming and defends easily.
Asznee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hatton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Asznee is nestled in close to Hatton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Hatton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asznee pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Asznee is working for a kimura but Hatton is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Asznee is nestled in close to Hatton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hatton wants to get back to full guard.
Hatton trying to control here.
Asznee content to control rather than advance.
Asznee lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Asznee moves into full mount! Hatton won't be happy about that!
Hatton is looking to improve his position but Asznee isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Asznee is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hatton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hatton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asznee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Asznee had his way with Joey Hatton in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Asznee misses with a takedown attempt
and Hatton counters with a straight right hand.
Hatton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hatton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hatton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hatton is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hatton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hatton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hatton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Asznee has a takedown stuffed.
Asznee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Asznee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hatton's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Asznee postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hatton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Asznee, into his guard. #REVB#
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hatton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asznee is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Asznee is trying to keep Hatton in close.
Hatton preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Asznee working for a triangle but Hatton defends it easily.
Hatton trying to control but Asznee is working from the bottom. #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.
Asznee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hatton wants to control from the top but Asznee keeps moving.
Hatton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Asznee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Asznee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Big Asznee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Hatton pushes down on Asznee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hatton slows the pace down in half guard.
Hatton is pressing down on Asznee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Asznee is holding on for now.
Asznee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hatton is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Asznee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Asznee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hatton is looking to regain half guard here but Asznee keeps moving and retains side control.
Asznee is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hatton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hatton can't do much from the bottom here.
Hatton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hatton seems a little lost for a moment, as Asznee dominates the positioning.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Asznee!
Big Asznee retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Big Asznee, 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: SyFi 52
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Kilbach takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilbach tests Hatton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hatton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kilbach cracks Hatton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kilbach swings for the body but Hatton moves out of range.
Hatton attempts a counter takedown but Kilbach avoids it well and moves away.
Kilbach's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hatton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kilbach scrambles back to his feet.
Kilbach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatton throws out the jab.
Kilbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatton was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilbach.
Hatton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hatton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilbach looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kilbach swings for the body but Hatton moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Hatton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hatton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hatton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilbach was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatton.
Hatton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kilbach counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatton throws a body punch but Kilbach moves out of range. #T1#
Hatton shoots in for a takedown but Kilbach shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Kilbach.
A swing and a miss from Kilbach.
Kilbach throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Hatton counters with a single leg into guard. Kilbach didn't expect that.
Hatton passes Kilbach's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kilbach trying to control but Hatton postures up.
Hatton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kilbach!
Hatton controlling the position easily from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kilbach can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hatton trying to control but Kilbach is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Hatton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Hatton working for a submission but Kilbach is keeping him at bay.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Hatton working for a submission but Kilbach is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Hatton has control of Kilbach's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kilbach regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Hatton working for a submission but Kilbach is keeping him at bay. #T3##SUB#
Hatton is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Kilbach is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Hatton!

Event: SyFi 41
Date: Apr 22, 2018

#R1#
Anvile throws a head kick but Hatton moves out of range.
Hatton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anvile circles away.
Anvile lands with a nice combination. Hatton backs away looking to recover.
Hatton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anvile's waist but Anvile gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hatton off to one side.
Anvile swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anvile throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Hatton feints and as Anvile raises his hands in defense, Hatton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Anvile looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hatton tries to free his leg and advance position but Anvile is retaining full guard.
Anvile keeping moving, preventing Hatton from controlling successfully.
Anvile looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hatton is one step ahead there. #T1#
Hatton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anvile swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anvile controlling Hatton's posture. #SUB#
Hatton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anvile is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hatton, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Hatton looking for subs off his back but Anvile has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hatton is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Anvile takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anvile lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anvile sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anvile wants to pass to mount but Hatton is defending the position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anvile perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hatton trying to hold on to Anvile's head to control him but Anvile postures up.
Hatton gets back to full guard.
Anvile slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anvile is in close to Hatton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anvile controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hatton has his foot on Anvile's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anvile works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Anvile dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Anvile looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anvile throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anvile keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anvile is looking for the big counter here.
Hatton closes the distance and clinches up with Anvile, looking for a takedown. Hatton pushes Anvile against the cage but Anvile circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anvile finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hatton attempts a counter takedown but Anvile avoids it well and moves away.
Anvile is looking to slow Hatton down with leg kicks.
Jack Anvile is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anvile throws a series of punches but Hatton moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Anvile misses #TD#
and Hatton counters with a takedown into side control.
Anvile is looking to reverse the position.
Anvile gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Hatton is looking for a kimura but Anvile is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hatton to get the leverage.
Anvile is concentrating on defense, preventing Hatton from advancing position.
Hatton is looking to advance position but Anvile won't allow it.
Hatton moves into full mount! Anvile won't be happy about that!
Anvile tries to hold on but Hatton postures up.#SUB#
Hatton has hold of Anvile's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Anvile manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Hatton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Anvile is on top in guard. #T2#
Hatton working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Hatton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anvile doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anvile manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hatton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anvile wants to control from the top but Hatton keeps moving.
Anvile might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hatton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Hatton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Anvile is looking for a sweep. Hatton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hatton trying to control from half guard but Anvile is working away.
Anvile trying to control here.
Anvile preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hatton wants to free his trapped foot but Anvile is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anvile slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Anvile 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#
Hatton is looking for a sweep. Anvile is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hatton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anvile scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hatton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hatton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hatton is trying to control the position but Anvile postures up.
Anvile landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joey Hatton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Anvile throws a lazy right hand but Hatton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hatton fails with the takedown.
As Hatton backs off Anvile throws a huge counter combo but Hatton manages to avoid it all.
Anvile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anvile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hatton.
Anvile throws out a loose jab but Hatton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatton fails with the takedown.
Anvile throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Hatton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hatton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Anvile is trying to control Hatton's posture but Hatton avoids it. #T1#
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Hatton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anvile keeps working.
Anvile regains half guard.#SUB#
Hatton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anvile defends it well.
Anvile 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.
Hatton is thwarting Anvile's attempts to control the position.
Hatton tries to pass to full mount but Anvile defends it. #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.
Anvile has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hatton is working away from the top position though.
Anvile tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hatton has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Anvile wants to control but Hatton is having none of it.
Hatton wants to take Anvile's back here but Anvile is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Anvile wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T3##SUB#
Hatton looking to break Anvile's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Anvile remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hatton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Hatton is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Anvile taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Hatton.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Hatton!

Event: NJMMA #49: Graves v Klos
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Hatton shoots for a double leg takedown but Dean sprawls well. He's pushed Hatton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Dean as Hatton shoots in.
Dean cracks Hatton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dean throws out a loose jab but Hatton uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Hatton gets a double leg takedown into Dean's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dean holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Hatton drops back looking for a leg! Dean is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dean manages to kick Hatton off! Hatton jumps back into Dean's guard.
Dean has Hatton pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
Hatton is fighting to break Dean's control of his arms but Dean is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Hatton forces his way into half guard.
Dean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hatton passes to full mount! #SUB#
Hatton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dean to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dean shrugs it off.
Hatton trying to control but Dean is having none of it.
Dean wants to hold on but Hatton pushes him away.#T2#
Dean is squirming around, avoiding Hatton's attempts to control the action.
Hatton fails to move to back control.
Dean felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Hatton has control of Dean's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dean regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hatton wants to control the pace but Dean is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Hatton working for a submission but Dean is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Dean is desperately trying to improve his position but Hatton has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Dean defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hatton.
Dean holds on for dear life, controlling Hatton's posture momentarily.
Dean keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dean tries to hold on but Hatton postures up.
Hatton looking to control but Dean is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dean is looking to improve his position but Hatton isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Dean sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hatton is working away from the top position though.
Hatton trying to mount his opponent but Dean defends it.
Hatton is working hard here to advance position.
Dean keeping control of the position.
Hatton trying to control the action but Dean is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hatton trying to pass the guard but Dean defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Hatton dominated that round.
That's time! Hatton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Dean.
Hatton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hatton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dean.
Dean fails to land with a series of punches.
Hatton slips a jab from Dean.
Hatton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dean defends well and Hatton ends up having to push Dean into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck for Hatton with that takedown attempt.
Hatton ducks under a wild hook from Dean.
Hatton attempts a counter takedown but Dean avoids it well and moves away.
Dean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dean throws a big shot that misses.
Hatton tries for a takedown but Dean circles away easily
and Dean counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Hatton with that takedown attempt.
Dean misses with an uppercut.
Hatton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Hatton feints and as Dean raises his hands in defense, Hatton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Joey Hatton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Hatton looking to pass the guard.
Dean trying to control the position here.
Hatton tries to free his leg and advance position but Dean is retaining full guard.
Dean has control of Hatton's left arm, preventing Hatton from doing any damage.
Hatton looking to pass the guard.
Hatton advances position into side control!#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.
Dean is trying to get back to half guard.
Hatton tries to advance to mount but Dean denies him.
Dean struggling a bit here.
Dean controls the position for a moment.
Hatton advances to full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dean wants to control but Hatton is having none of it.
Dean is desperately trying to improve his position but Hatton has a good base and remains in mount.
Hatton avoids the attempt from Dean to control.#SUB#
Hatton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dean can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dean is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hatton wants to control but instead Dean manages to regain half guard.
Hatton wants to free his trapped foot but Dean is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dean is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dean tries to get to full guard but Hatton has control of the leg.
Hatton wants to control but Dean is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean is doing well to control the position and prevent Hatton from advancing to side control.
Dean is trying to maintain the position but Hatton is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Ralph Dean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hatton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dean as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Hatton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dean's guard.
Dean has his hands on Hatton's head, controlling the position.
Dean wants to stand up but Hatton is controlling him.
Dean has control of Hatton's left arm, preventing Hatton from doing any damage.
Hatton wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton pushing down on Dean's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dean tries to roll over but Hatton keeps him under control.#T1#
Hatton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dean preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dean wants to control but Hatton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dean is not content to let Hatton control the position.
Dean wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hatton is looking for a kimura here.
Dean keeping control of the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hatton trying to mount his opponent but Dean defends it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
William Ralph Dean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dean connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hatton ducks under a wild hook from Dean.
Hatton darts in looking for a takedown but Dean gets double underhooks and turns Hatton into the cage.
Dean 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.
Hatton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dean but Dean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dean lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T3#
Dean misses with an uppercut. Hatton saw that one coming.
Hatton fails with a takedown attempt.
Hatton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dean throws out the jab.
Hatton attempts a counter takedown but Dean avoids it well and moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Dean scores with a four punch combination!#TD#
Hatton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dean's half guard.#SUB#
Hatton seems to be working for a kimura but Dean defends the submission attempt.
Hatton is trying to control the action in half guard but Dean is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dean is positioning himself well to prevent Hatton advancing to mount.
Dean tries to roll over but Hatton keeps him under control.#T4##SUB#
Hatton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dean sees it coming and defends easily.
Dean controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Hatton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dean is just riding it out for now. Hatton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hatton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Ralph Dean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dean 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Ralph Dean!

Event: NJMMA Valentine's Day Massacre
Date: Feb 14, 2018

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Steel or perhaps it was just good defense by Hatton, which made it look bad.
Hatton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD2#
Steel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hatton on his heels. He'll look to pass Hatton's guard now, I'm sure.
Hatton looking to control. #SUB#
Hatton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Hatton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hatton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Hatton's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatton wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Hatton trying to control the position.
Steel trying to control but Hatton is working from the bottom.
Steel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steel chips away with some ground and pound.
Hatton wants to control but Steel passes easily into half guard.
Steel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Steel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hatton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hatton tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.#T2#
Hatton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hatton.
Steel with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hatton keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass. #SUB#
Hatton has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Steel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hatton has tightened it up now! Steel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joey Hatton!
As Joey Hatton got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Mickey Steel RIP i might never be champ but iam the contender crusher of njmma '.

Event: NJMMA #30: Jacobs v Braddock
Date: Jan 17, 2018

#R1#
Hatton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maltusuri connects with a single shot there.
Maltusuri connects with the punch.
Jab from Hatton.#CUT#
It looks like Kalmin Maltusuri has been cut.
Hatton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hatton shoots in looking for a takedown but Maltusuri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hatton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maltusuri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hatton shoots in and drives through. Maltusuri sprawls well.
Hatton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maltusuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatton. Maltusuri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maltusuri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maltusuri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maltusuri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hatton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maltusuri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheers as Maltusuri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hatton doesn't seem phased though.
Hatton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maltusuri defends it nicely.#T1#
Hatton goes for a double leg but Maltusuri avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maltusuri continues to drive forward.
Hatton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the liver by Maltusuri. Beautiful body shot.
Hatton walks into a straight right hand from Maltusuri.
Maltusuri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maltusuri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maltusuri with a nice cross.#ROC2#
Hatton is rocked!
Maltusuri misses with an uppercut.
Oh Hatton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maltusuri takes a swing at Hatton's ribcage but misses.
Hatton seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Maltusuri lands a big uppercut and Hatton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hatton looks OK. Maltusuri waves Hatton back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Hatton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maltusuri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Maltusuri keeping full guard, as Hatton tries to pass. #T2#
Maltusuri keeping moving, preventing Hatton from controlling successfully.
Maltusuri keeping full guard, as Hatton tries to pass.
Hatton wants to control from the top but Maltusuri keeps moving.
Maltusuri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hatton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hatton controlling from the top position.
Hatton trying to control but Maltusuri is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hatton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maltusuri swivels and escapes.
Maltusuri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kalmin Maltusuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Hatton misses.
Hatton slips under a jab.
Maltusuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Hatton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maltusuri's guard.#ES2#
Maltusuri is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
I was talking to Hatton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Maltusuri is leaning against Hatton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hatton is breathing heavily.
Maltusuri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stalling in the clinch from Maltusuri.
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!
Maltusuri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maltusuri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maltusuri prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Maltusuri breaks the clinch.
Maltusuri scores with a nice head shot.
Hatton lands a right hook to the body.
Maltusuri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maltusuri scores with a body shot.
Maltusuri is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hatton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hatton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maltusuri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalmin Maltusuri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalmin Maltusuri's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Maltusuri lands a nice hook to Hatton's body. Hatton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hatton swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Hatton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maltusuri did well to prevent Hatton getting side control.
Maltusuri tries to kick Hatton off in order to stand up. Hatton Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Hatton trying to control the position but Maltusuri is working away. #SUB#
Hatton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maltusuri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Hatton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maltusuri keeps working. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hatton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maltusuri knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hatton is looking to take a break and control but Maltusuri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Hatton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hatton trying to control the position but Maltusuri is working away. #SUB#
Hatton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB#
Hatton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hatton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Hatton is trying to get an arm triangle but Maltusuri is defending well.
Joey Hatton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hatton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maltusuri tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maltusuri is not content to let Hatton control the position. #SUB#
Hatton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maltusuri has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maltusuri can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hatton trying to control the position but Maltusuri is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hatton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Hatton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kalmin Maltusuri's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hatton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maltusuri lands with a right hand.
Hatton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Maltusuri.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maltusuri.#TD#
Hatton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hatton showed some decent athleticism there.
Maltusuri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatton being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hatton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maltusuri is keeping the position for now.
Hatton wants to control from the top but Maltusuri keeps moving.
Hatton is fighting to break Maltusuri's control of his arms but Maltusuri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hatton trying to control the position from guard on top but Maltusuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maltusuri is keeping the position for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hatton is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hatton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hatton fails with the takedown.
Maltusuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maltusuri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hatton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hatton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hatton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Hatton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maltusuri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hatton scrambles back to his feet.
Hatton scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Hatton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hatton is looking to advance position but Maltusuri won't allow it.
Hatton trying to control the action but Maltusuri is working from the bottom.
Hatton is really struggling to control Maltusuri but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Hatton in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Maltusuri tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hatton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Hatton!
Joey Hatton gave a mention to Revenge Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: NJMMA #26: Title Night
Date: Jan 03, 2018

#R1#
Klos defending well as Hatton loads up on a big left hand.
Hatton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klos throws out the jab.
Klos misses with a wild body shot.
Hatton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Klos sprawls and moves away.
Hatton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Klos throws a body punch but Hatton moves out of range.
Hatton moves in looking to clinch but Klos pushes him off.
Hatton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klos was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatton.#CL#
Klos tries to keep at a distance but Hatton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hatton lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Klos.
Hatton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hatton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hatton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hatton looking for a takedown. #T1#
Klos slows down the pace here.
Klos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hatton backwards.
Hatton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Klos is looking to break free of the clinch but Hatton has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Klos to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Klos.
Hatton is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatton tries to score a body lock takedown but Klos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Klos lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Klos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hatton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Hatton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Klos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatton wants to get back to full guard.
Klos trying to control the pace.
Klos is continuing to stall.
Hatton wants to improve his position but Klos is controlling well. #T3#
Klos is taking a breather. Hatton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hatton is looking to improve his position.
Klos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Klos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hatton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hatton is trying to control but can't. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hatton tries to roll over but Klos keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatton trying to control from the bottom.
Hatton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Klos clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klos. #BC2#
Klos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hatton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Klos counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cal Klos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hatton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Klos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hatton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hatton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatton shoots and misses
letting Klos counter with a right hand.
Joey Hatton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klos lands with a nice body punch.
Klos scores with a body shot.
Hatton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klos.#TD#
Hatton gets a takedown into half guard.
Klos controlling the position well.
Hatton wants to control but Klos is keeping him busy. #T1#
Hatton trying to mount his opponent but Klos defends it. #SUB#
Hatton seems to be working for a kimura but Klos defends the submission attempt.
Joey Hatton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hatton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Klos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Hatton 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. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Klos is trying to control but can't.
Klos manages to get to full guard.
Hatton wants to control from the top but Klos keeps moving. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hatton wants to clinch.
Klos scores with a jab. Hatton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hatton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klos.
Hatton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Klos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hatton's head.
Nice sprawl there from Klos as Hatton shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Klos! But no joy.#T4#
Klos misses with a body shot #TD#
and Hatton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Klos! #SUB#
Hatton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hatton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klos keeps working.
Hatton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Klos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hatton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Klos, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cal Klos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Klos throws a body punch but Hatton moves out of range.
Hatton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klos misses with a body shot.
Klos scores with a body shot.
Hatton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Klos forces Hatton back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klos.
Klos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Klos lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hatton backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Klos.
Klos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hatton backwards. #BC2#
Klos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klos jabs Hatton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Klos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##CL2#
Klos clinches with his opponent.
Klos lands with a right to the head.
Hatton can't get the takedown.
Hatton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Klos up against the cage.
Klos lands with a right to the head.
Hatton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klos gets through Hatton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klos lands a shoulder strike.
Hatton has a couple of punches blocked by Klos.
Klos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hatton can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Klos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Klos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hatton.
Hatton goes for a takedown attempt but Klos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Klos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hatton rather than just go for the knockout.
Hatton wants to clinch.#CL2#
Klos drives through and clinches with Hatton against the cage.
Klos slowing the pace effectively.
Klos scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Klos. #TD#
Hatton tightens his grip and picks Klos up, before dumping him to the ground. Klos manages to land in guard.
Hatton trying to control but Klos is working from the bottom.
Klos has his hands on Hatton's head, controlling the position.
Hatton looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hatton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Klos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hatton has Klos in his guard.#REVB#
Klos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Klos postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hatton is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hatton is fighting to break Klos's control of his arms but Klos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cal Klos really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Klos lands an overhand right.
Klos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hatton.
Hatton connects with a jab.#CL2#
Klos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hatton, pushing him back against the cage.
Cal Klos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hatton tries to pull guard but Klos holds him up against the cage and eventually Hatton drops back down to his feet.
Hatton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Klos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Klos lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hatton.
Klos prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hatton.
Come on Klos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short uppercut from Klos. #T1#
Klos effectively controlling the action here.
Klos stalling in the clinch.
Klos receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Hatton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Klos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hatton goes for a takedown attempt but Klos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Klos catches Hatton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Klos keeps the fight on the outside.
Klos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hatton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Hatton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Klos is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Klos struggling a bit here.
Klos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hatton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Klos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hatton off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
What can Hatton do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #SUB2#
Klos working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Klos has good solid back control here. #T3#
Klos controlling well, preventing Hatton from escaping the position.
Klos has good solid back control here.
Hatton can't escape the position.
Hatton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Klos controlling from the back.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hatton trying to control but not successfully.
Klos is hanging on to Hatton's back as he tries to escape.
Hatton is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klos trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hatton doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cal Klos dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Klos stuffs the takedown.
Hatton is looking to clinch.
Klos just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Klos counters by clinching up.
Klos stops a takedown attempt from Hatton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hatton tightens his grip and picks Klos up, before dumping him to the ground. Klos manages to land in guard.
Klos keeping moving, preventing Hatton from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Klos is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Hatton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Klos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hatton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Klos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hatton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Klos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Hatton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Hatton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Hatton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hatton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Klos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Klos as Hatton shoots in.
Klos wants to counter with a clinch but Hatton pushes him away.
Hatton has a takedown stuffed.
Klos throws out a loose jab but Hatton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klos just misses with a punch to the body.
Klos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Klos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Klos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Klos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Hatton misses with a takedown attempt - Klos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Klos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatton moves away.
Klos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hatton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cal Klos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hatton is looking to clinch.
Klos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hatton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Klos connects with a single shot there.
Joey Hatton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cal Klos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatton throws a jab when Klos was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cal Klos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Klos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cal Klos! Cal Klos retains his middleweight title!
Cal Klos decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: NJMMA #18: Jorgensen v Hatton
Date: Dec 06, 2017

#R1#
Jorgensen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jorgensen thuds his right hand into Hatton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jorgensen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Hatton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jorgensen won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Hatton has hold of Jorgensen's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Jorgensen tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hatton cranks the arm and Jorgensen screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Jorgensen, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joey Hatton!
Joey Hatton 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: NJMMA #13: McCallum v Klos
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Lowe. No joy for Hatton on that attempt.
Hatton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lowe throws out a counter right but Hatton avoids it with no problem.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hatton or perhaps it was just good defense by Lowe, which made it look bad.
Lowe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hatton gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hatton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lowe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hatton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hatton is trying for a kimura here. Lowe looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hatton wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Hatton!
Joey Hatton spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2017

#R1#
Zuijderduijn scores with a jab.
Zuijderduijn throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Hatton counters with a shoot takedown. Zuijderduijn fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Hatton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hatton stops Zuijderduijn from standing up.
Zuijderduijn being controlled here, momentarily.
Hatton passes into half guard. #SUB#
Hatton is trying for a kimura here. Zuijderduijn looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hatton wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Hatton!
Joey Hatton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2017

#R1#
Tomlinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hatton avoids it really well and circles away.
Tomlinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tomlinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hatton shoots in for a takedown but Tomlinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tomlinson appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Tomlinson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tomlinson wants to stand and escape but instead Hatton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Hatton trying to control but Tomlinson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomlinson is retaining full guard.
Tomlinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hatton manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Tomlinson wanted to stand there but Hatton had control of the position.
Tomlinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Tomlinson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hatton to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tomlinson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hatton pulls down on the head and he's put Tomlinson to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joey Hatton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2017

#R1#
Boco misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Hatton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boco tries to roll over but Hatton keeps him under control.
Boco trying to control but Hatton postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boco! #SUB2#
Hatton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton looking to control but Boco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boco is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Hatton wants to take Boco's back but he can't do it this time.
Hatton keeps trying to improve his position.
Hatton tries to control but Boco wriggling away.
Hatton mounts Boco! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB2#
Hatton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Boco manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hatton trying to control the position but Boco is working away. #T2#
Hatton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Hatton is trying to get an arm triangle but Boco is defending well.
Hatton controlling from side mount.
Boco is trying to control Hatton's posture but Hatton avoids it. #T3#
Boco is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Hatton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Hatton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hatton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boco is not content to let Hatton control the position. #T4##SUB2#
Hatton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hatton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've been informed that Hatton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boco is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hatton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hatton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hatton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boco tries to buck Hatton off but Hatton is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boco is not content to let Hatton control the position.
Boco is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Hatton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Boco tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Hatton counters with a shoot takedown. Boco fights it but they end up in guard.
Hatton pushes down on Boco's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hatton trying to mount his opponent but Boco defends it. #SUB2#
Hatton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boco is just riding it out for now. Hatton eventually gives up the hold.
Hatton wants to control but Boco is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boco wants to get back to his feet.
Hatton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hatton on the ground.#T1#
Hatton trying to control the action but Boco is working from the bottom.
Hatton works his way into side control.
Boco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hatton controls the position.
Boco tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Hatton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hatton is working to tighten his grip on Boco's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Boco has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hatton is really squeezing tight and eventually Boco passes out! Hatton breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joey Hatton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2017

#R1#
Hatton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boco pinned against the cage. Boco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Hatton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boco did well to prevent Hatton getting side control.#SUB2#
Hatton is trying to work for a kimura but Boco is defending well.
Hatton wants to take a breather but Boco is having none of it.
Boco tries to get to full guard but Hatton has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton wants to take a breather but Boco is having none of it.
Hatton prevents Boco from improving his position.
Boco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hatton on the ground.
Hatton wants to pass to mount but Boco is defending the position. #T1#
Boco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hatton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boco defends it well.
Boco wants to improve his position but Hatton is controlling well.
Hatton works his way into side control.
Hatton wants to control but Boco is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Hatton is trying to get an arm triangle but Boco is defending well.
Boco tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Hatton tries for a kimura but Boco is defending well.
Hatton is looking to take a break and control but Boco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Hatton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boco is trying to control Hatton's posture but Hatton avoids it. #SUB2#
Boco tries to escape back to his feet but Hatton has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Boco's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Boco is tapping! Hatton saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joey Hatton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Cage has Hatton up against the cage in a clinch.
Cage is working for takedown but Hatton is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Hatton jumps guard and drags Cage to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cage stopping the sweep attempt from Hatton.
Cage controlling from the top position.
Hatton is controlling Cage's posture.
Cage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hatton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Cage wants to pass the guard but Hatton is keeping the position.
Cage seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cage looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatton is just out of range.
Hatton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cage tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hatton swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Cage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hatton, pushing him back against the cage.
Cage tries a body shot but Hatton blocks it. #TD#
Hatton wants the takedown. Cage is fighting it off but Hatton persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cage's guard against the cage.
Cage is controlling Hatton's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Cage keeping moving, preventing Hatton from controlling successfully.
Hatton is fighting to break Cage's control of his arms but Cage is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Cage looking for subs off his back but Hatton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Cage is positioning himself well to prevent Hatton advancing to mount.
Cage gets full guard.
Hatton wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving.
Cage is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hatton swings for the body but Cage moves out of range.
Cage fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Hatton feints and as Cage raises his hands in defense, Hatton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cage pulls Hatton in close to his closed guard and prevents Hatton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cage is looking to sweep but instead, Hatton has passed into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cage is looking to improve his position.
Cage trying to get back to full guard but Hatton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Hatton 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#
Cage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cage is looking to clinch.
Hatton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cage sprawls and moves away.
Hatton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cage misses with an uppercut #TD#
so Hatton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cage pulls Hatton in close to his closed guard and prevents Hatton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hatton manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Cage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hatton wants to sweep but no luck.
Cage showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hatton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cage looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cage's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Joey Hatton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Cage drives through and clinches with Hatton against the cage. #TD2#
Cage gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
More stalling from Cage.#SUB#
Hatton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cage won't allow Hatton to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cage controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cage postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ken Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Cage moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Cage jumps into guard, dragging Hatton to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cage pulls Hatton in to control the position.
Cage with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Cage is looking to sweep but instead, Hatton has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Cage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cage tries to clinch there but Hatton circles away.
Hatton keeps the fight on the outside.
Cage tries to clinch #TD#
so Hatton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cage holds on and takes a little breather.
Hatton trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cage looking for a sweep. Not yet Cage, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cage wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Cage looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Hatton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cage's guard.
Cage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hatton is one step ahead there.
Cage pulls Hatton in close to prevent any damage.
Cage wants to hit a switch here but Hatton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cage there! #T2#
Cage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cage is working to get back to half guard.
Cage keeps trying to improve his position.
Cage is squirming around, avoiding Hatton's attempts to control the action.
Cage regains half guard.
Hatton wants to stand up but Cage has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3#
Cage trying to control here.
Cage keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hatton prevents Cage from improving his position.
Cage wants to control the action here but instead Hatton manages to pass to full mount!
Hatton wants to control the pace but Cage is squirming around nicely.
Cage tries to reverse the position but Hatton maintains control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hatton is trying to take his opponent's back.
Cage is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hatton tries to control but Cage wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cage is squirming around, avoiding Hatton's attempts to control the action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Hatton!

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